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Imagine an industry that earns more than 24 billion dollars a year from exports, surpassing the US soybean sales to the world in 2021 or the total export of coffee of the top 10 countries in the same period. The blood plasma extraction industry sources its raw material from about 20 million people here in the US. To uncover the operations of this hidden industry, we have with us a journalist who recently wrote the book Blood Money. It is a captivating story.

Today we will focus on the pieces of the cultural heritage looted in Latin America, which are found in museums, private collections, and auction houses in Europe and the United States whose holders refuse to return them to the countries of origin.

Many of the most fertile lands use huge machines to enhance crop output. These machines can do the job of several others with just one person. But they are so heavy that they harm the soil beyond recovery.

Technology has made it possible for satellites in the shape of small cubes measuring 10 cm (about 4”) per side and weighing 1 Kg or 2.2 lbs to orbit the Earth and other planets. They perform many of the duties of their conventional satellites at less than 2% of the cost. Private enterprises and universities worldwide are now players in space exploration. This is the story.

Many countries, such as China, Russia, Iran, Brazil, and others, want to use a different currency than the Dollar for trade and reserves. How likely is this to happen? What would be the consequences for the world economy?

Taiwan remains the most contentious issue in US-China relations. Taiwan is prominently identified as a "core" national interest of China. Is it a vital issue to the US's security? Why is it identified as the likely location for a military confrontation between the two superpowers?

Many countries, such as China, Russia, Iran, Brazil, and others, want to use a different currency than the Dollar for trade and reserves. How likely is this to happen? What would it mean for the world?

232 years ago, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution was proposed, granting citizens the right to bear arms. Today, there are an estimated 120 firearms for every 100 US citizens of all ages and over 300 armed militias in operation. An expert on the history of the Second Amendment helps us understand its origins and evolution

How are the messages of a political campaign developed? How significant is the first impact on the public? What is the common denominator of a successful campaign? Today we are talking to a professional in political seduction.

Is V. Putin the only Head of State, of an influential world power, in the sights of the International Criminal Court? Who is tried for war crimes, and why?

How do you cope with conflicts that emerge or persist in your life? Conflicts can influence your daily life and future aspirations in a significant manner. Our guest has expertise in transforming conflicts into opportunities in our everyday situations.

This week, we may face a conflict that has arisen anew or remained unresolved and ignored. These conflicts can significantly impact our quality of life. Our guest is an expert in conflict resolution for life conflicts.

Soccer is the most internationalized sport. Our expert will discuss how sports, in general, are intertwined with Nation-States and their influence on international relations, economic growth, and even political decisions.

The Arabs were in Spain for almost 800 years, profoundly influencing the government, language, technology, culture, and governance. More than 4000 words used daily in the Spanish language are Arabic. A philologist expert on this matter tells us the story --