Keeping this short since I know many of you are traveling for the holiday week and joining friends and family. I myself just got back from a fabulous week in Antigua — which I learned, by the way, offers both Golden Visas and “digital nomad” visas, in case you are exploring.
I’m still catching up on the news, from which I fortunately (mostly) unplugged while I was away. In the meantime, here is my and Renato’s discussion about pardons, as I promised in my last Round Up. And we celebrated our 100th episode of It’s Complicated!
Noteworthy clips from this week:
I hooped on ABC News last night to discuss the terror attack at the Christmas market in Germany with Terry Moran:
Articles worth reading:
In light of my recent class posts/guest speakers on the power of influencers to shape perceptions and behavior, this Rolling Stone piece about the “Hawk Tuah girl” (you will need to Google this one for yourself), the meme coin she co-founded, and the class-action lawsuit that has resulted perfectly encapsulates everything that is stupid about our culture today.
Upcoming events:
Sunday, December 29, 5 p.m. EST, The Freedom Academy Virtual Holiday Happy Hour! NO Trump talk allowed! Everything is so heavy nowadays…I just want to have a fun, positive discussion as we close out the year. This is a great way for new members to meet the “upperclassmen”! :) Likely the last week of December.
Guest speaker Ruth Ben Ghiat, author of Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present, on Sunday, January 5, at 8 p.m. EST. Ruth and I will springboard from our Brookings talk to take hard look at what lies ahead in the coming Trump administration, and how to prepare for the worst while remaining active and engaged. We promise to leave you with action steps and hope, so please join us!
I am (still) working on a Wine & Fries Club (founding member) guest/event so stay tuned…
If you’re stuck in freezing temperatures like I am, hope this photo of me on a sunset cruise in Antigua will warm you up! Happy holidays everyone!
Love you Asha. Thank you for your service. I smitten by your enigmatic personality.
Asha, welcome back. Looked like a great celebration. Happy holidays. See you soon.