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Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
290 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 439 ratingsThe problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide.
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Episodes
Episode 25- Of Corona Viruses and Democratic Primaries
March 03, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBRich takes a short break from the Common Bridge theme and does a quick half hour on the Corona Virus and the Primary Elections. Good fun! Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 24- Full Nathan Kaufman Interview
February 26, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis is both parts of Rich's interview with health care expert and consultant, Nathan Kaufman. I put it into one podcast because I had some requests to have a single link. This interview is fantastic, and it is THE primmer on what the main issues of Health Care and Health Insurance are in the US now. Pass this link along to a friend if you've already heard both sections. It's really terrific. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 23- Second of two parts on Chinese Trade with Robert Greenfield
February 14, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis is part 2 of a two-part interview with Robert Greenfield from Perth, Australia regarding Chinese Trade and the Trans Pacific Partnership. Very informative interview. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 22- China Trade Deal Discussion with Robert Greenfield Part 1
February 14, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBRich talks about Asian trade with Robert Greenfield, an expert in international trade. Mr. Greenfield joins Rich from Perth Australia. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 21- Quick Take on the Wild Week in Politics
February 10, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn a break from his usual policy talk, Rich talks about what happened last week in Politics. Impeachment, Iowa, and State of the Union. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 20- Part 2 of Health Care Policy talk with Nathan Kaufman
February 03, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis is the conclusion of a two-part discussion Rich had with Health Care expert and consultant Nathan Kaufman, the Managing Director of Kaufman Strategic Advisors. A fascinating a frank talk about the state of our nation's Health Care policy. Support the show (https://RichardHelppie.com)
Episode 20- Part 2 of Health Care Policy talk with Nathan Kaufman
February 03, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis is the conclusion of a two-part discussion Rich had with Health Care expert and consultant Nathan Kaufman, the Managing Director of Kaufman Strategic Advisors. A fascinating a frank talk about the state of our nation's Health Care policy. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 19- Part 1 of Health Care Policy talk with Nathan Kaufman
February 03, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis is the first of a two-part discussion Rich had with Health Care expert and consultant Nathan Kaufman, the Managing Director of Kaufman Strategic Advisors. A fascinating a frank talk about the state of our nation's Health Care policy. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 18- Rich Helppie Quick Take on Impeachment
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThe mics were still on after our podcast with Nate Kaufman (which airs tomorrow) and I forced Rich into talking about the Impeachment hearings that wrapped up two days ago. He wasn't ready for it, but delivered all the same. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 18- Rich Helppie Quick Take on Impeachment
February 02, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThe mics were still on after our podcast with Nate Kaufman (which airs tomorrow) and I forced Rich into talking about the Impeachment hearings that wrapped up two days ago. He wasn't ready for it, but delivered all the same. Support the show
Episode 17 Part 2 of the Aaron Boesky Interview
January 27, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn the conclusion of Rich Helppie's two-part interview with Chinese hedge fund pioneer Aaron Boesky, they talk about the Trans Pacific Trade Agreement, Free Trade, Innovation, 5G technology and other things. Great interview. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 16- Talk with Aaron Boesky Part 1
January 21, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis is the first of a two-part interview Rich had with Chinese hedge fund manager, Aaron Boesky. Boesky is the founder of Marco Polo Investments and Marco Polo Pure Asset Management. Helppie's discussion with Boesky on Chinese trade is terrific. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 15- Of Cyber Security.
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBRich Talks about the problems how much your privacy is being compromised by big tech. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 14- Welcome to a new Decade
January 05, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBRich sets the stage of a new year and new decade and launches right into polarization, the IG Report, and hits on voter identification. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 13- Part 2 of 2 Year End Review
December 31, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBRichard recaps his four-part Health Care fix and sums up the purpose of the Common Bridge as we bring this year and decade to an end. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Common Bridge Recap Part 1
December 22, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBAs we spin down 2019, we take the next two episodes and pull a few clips from earlier podcasts. This is part one of that recap. We think you'll like hearing it. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Episode 12- Common Bridge Recap Part 1
December 22, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBAs we spin down 2019, we take the next two episodes and pull a few clips from earlier podcasts. This is part one of that recap. We think you'll like hearing it. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 11- Philanthropy and The Champions of Wayne
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBRich talks about one of his favorite philanthropic endeavors, The Champions of Wayne Program at Wayne Memorial High School. It's a somewhat controversial, but highly successful incentive-based hyper-mentorship program. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Philanthropy and The Champions of Wayne
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBRich talks about one of his favorite philanthropic endeavors, The Champions of Wayne Program at Wayne Memorial High School. It's a somewhat controversial, but highly successful incentive-based hyper-mentorship program. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Episode 10- A Quick Appetizer on Minimum Wage
December 09, 2019 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBAs we head into the holiday season, Richard takes a look at aspects of economic policy that might surprise you. This week is a very quick take on minimum wage. It may surprise you. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
A Quick Appetizer on Minimum Wage
December 09, 2019 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBAs we head into the holiday season, Richard takes a look at aspects of economic policy that might surprise you. This week is a very quick take on minimum wage. It may surprise you. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Breaking Down a Bloomberg Entry
December 02, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MBRich takes a few minutes to ponder what Micheal Bloomberg's entry into the 2020 Presidential race might mean. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Episode 9- Breaking Down a Bloomberg Entry
December 02, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MBRich takes a few minutes to ponder what Micheal Bloomberg's entry into the 2020 Presidential race might mean. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Halftime at the Impeachment Hearings
November 26, 2019 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBRich goes off book this week to analyze the whole idea of last week's impeachment hearings. Not a blow-by-blow, but rather how we got here. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Episode 8- Halftime at the Impeachment Hearings
November 26, 2019 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBRich goes off book this week to analyze the whole idea of last week's impeachment hearings. Not a blow-by-blow, but rather how we got here. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 7- Immigration and the Common Bridge
November 18, 2019 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBRichard Helppie talks about the absurdity of both party's approach to the immigration problem, and begins to start a conversation about a sensible solution. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Immigration and the Common Bridge
November 18, 2019 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBRichard Helppie talks about the absurdity of both party's approach to the immigration problem, and begins to start a conversation about a sensible solution. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Of Income Tax and Student Debt Solutions
November 12, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn Episode 6, Rich proposes a few more possible solutions to the Student Debt Crisis and jumps into a simplified Income Tax structure. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Episode 6- Of Income Tax and Student Debt Solutions
November 12, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn Episode 6, Rich proposes a few more possible solutions to the Student Debt Crisis and jumps into a simplified Income Tax structure. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 5- A Short Talk about Student Debt
November 04, 2019 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBA quick overview of the Student Debt crises and a possible solution. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
A Short Talk about Student Debt
November 04, 2019 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBA quick overview of the Student Debt crises and a possible solution. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Party Politics and First Amendment
October 28, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBRich talks about party loyalty and it's detriment to actually solving problems, and shifts to how freedom of speech is being challenged at every turn nowadays. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Episode 4- Party Politics and First Amendment
October 28, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBRich talks about party loyalty and it's detriment to actually solving problems, and shifts to how freedom of speech is being challenged at every turn nowadays. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Episode 3- Election Analysis 2.0
October 22, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn Episode 3 of Richard Helppie's Common Bridge, Rich continues to break down the 2020 election, and teases a future discussion on the student debt crisis. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Election Analysis 2.0
October 22, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn Episode 3 of Richard Helppie's Common Bridge, Rich continues to break down the 2020 election, and teases a future discussion on the student debt crisis. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Episode 2- Of Election Cycles and Gun Control
October 14, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn Episode 2 of Richard Helppie's Common Bridge, Rich talks about the 2020 presidential election one year away, and also joins in on gun control. Support the Show. Engage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!
Of Election Cycles and Gun Control
October 14, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn Episode 2 of Richard Helppie's Common Bridge, Rich talks about the 2020 presidential election one year away, and also joins in on gun control. Support the show (https://richardhelppie.com)
Episode 1- Welcome to Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
October 07, 2019 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. The discussions here are designed to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide. Richard Helppie is a is a successful entrepreneur in the technology, health and finance space. He and his wife Leslie are also philanthropists with interests in civic and artistic endeavors but with a primary focus on medical...
Episode 1- Intro to Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
October 07, 2019 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. The discussions here are designed to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide. Richard Helppie is a is a successful entrepreneur in the technology, health and finance space. He and his wife Leslie are also philanthropists with interests in civic and artistic endeavors but with a primary focus on medical...
Intro to Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
October 07, 2019 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. The discussions here are designed to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide. Richard Helppie is a is a successful entrepreneur in the technology, health and finance space. He and his wife Leslie are also philanthropists with interests in civic and artistic endeavors but with a primary focus on medical...