Brian J Matos

Brian interviews Phillip Ullmann, a self-described social business entrepreneur, with a track record ...

Brian explores the legal and practical concepts of ceasefire deals with Marika Sosnowski, an Australian-qualified lawyer, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Melbourne Law School and a Research Associate at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) in Hamburg. She works as a legal anthropologist with primary research interests in the fields of critical security studies (mainly ceasefires), local/rebel governance and leg...

Brian interviews Raul Lomeli-Azoubel, Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Community Officer at Welcome Tech, Inc., the “digital Ellis Island” and future global platform for immigration.

Welcome Tech is a venture funded mobile tech platform helping immigrant communities connect to opportunity including optimal information, products and services they need to succeed in a n...

Brian speaks with Dr. Mehmood Hussain to discuss his authorship on the Kashmir conflict and the concept of "Responsibility to Protect" (R2P). Dr. Hussain is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Department of International Relations at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. His writings have appeared in the Chinese Political Science Review, East Asia Journal, Journal of Globalization Studies, Asian...

Brian interviews Fritznel Octave, an award-winning journalist with over 25 years of experience covering Haitian news, culture, politics, economics and social justice. He serves as Haiti Editor for The Haitian Times online newspaper. An author, speaker and coach, Fritznel has committed his life to impactful storytelling and amplifying marginalized voices.

His latest book, "Haiti Between Pestilence And Hope," offers readers a pathway...

Brian speaks with Svetlana Chigozie Onye, a climate justice advocate, writer, journalist, and researcher.

In this conversation, Svetlana and Brian discuss the critical intersection of mental health and climate change, particularly in the context of African nations. She highlights the unique challenges faced by African countries, including the disproportionate impact of climate change despite low emissions, the role of transnational...

Brian is joined by Demitri Fierro, a writer and a Sustainability and Stakeholder Strategist. He has published more than 100 articles to date on The Cool Down, where he is an avid contributor on subjects like electric vehicle adoption, wildlife conservation and climate tech.

Demitri recently earned an MBA in Sust...

Brian interviews Stephanie L. Canizales, PhD, a researcher, author, and professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, where she is Faculty Director of the Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative. She earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Southern California (2018).

Stephanie specializes in the study of ...

Brian is joined by Professor Demetrius Floudas for a conversation on the risks and potential dangers of advanced artificial intelligence if not thoughtfully regulated. 

Demetrius A. Floudas is a transnational lawyer, a legal adviser specializing in tech and an AI regulatory & policy theorist. With extensive experience, he has counseled governments, corporations, and start-ups on regulatory aspects of policy and technology. He serve...

Brian interviews Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. He is also a weekly columnist for The National (UAE) and Now Media, and a monthly contributing writer for The International New York Times. Ibish is also a regular contributor to many other American and Middle Eastern publications. 

In this episode, we explore the history of the Isreali-Palestinian conflict, the barriers to a tw...

Brian interviews Jake Meador, editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy and author of two books, In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World and What are Christians for?: Life Together at the End of the World. Jake also serves as a contributing editor with Plough and as a board member with the Davenant Institute. 

The conversation explores the topic of church attendance as a proxy for religious activity in the Uni...

Brian interviews Lyman Stone, a demographer who discusses the global decline in fertility rates and the relationship between fertility and religion. Lyman explains that religious people tend to have more children and provide more support to other parents in their community. However, he also notes that fertility rates are declining among both religious and secular people. Stone emphasizes the importance of community and social suppo...

Brian is joined by Gustavo Ribeiro, award-winning journalist and Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Brazilian Report, an independent, English language news website covering Brazilian politics, economics and social issues. 

This episode features part 2 of the conversation where Gustavo discusses Brazil's foreign policy and its unique position as the largest country in Latin America. Brian and Gustavo explore the Brazilian government's a...

Brian is joined by Gustavo Ribeiro, award-winning journalist and Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Brazilian Report, an independent, English language news website covering Brazilian politics, economics and social issues. 

This episode features part 1 of the conversation where Gustavo explains the current political landscape in Brazil, including the major players and the current government under President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. Rib...

Part 2 of Brian's conversation with Fulton Armstrong explores the global geopolitical perspective of Latin American nations. Fulton discusses the impact of Chinese influence in the region and the perception that the United States has stepped back from regional leadership. The conversation also touches on the internal political situation in Venezuela and the role of neighboring countries in finding a long-term solution. The discussi...

Fulton Armstrong and Brian explore the origins of the migration challenges in Latin America, focusing on the push and pull factors that drive people to leave their home countries. They discuss the role of violence, weak institutions, and climate change as major drivers of migration. The conversation also delves into the issue of gangs and drug cartels in the region, highlighting their impact on violence and instability. The discuss...

This episode is a thank you message to the listeners and a recap of the topics covered so far in Season 2 that include issues being discussed on this show well before they emerge in legacy media coverage. Brian emphasizes the importance of understanding big global trends and the benefits of staying ahead of the next big story, so you can confidently make informed decisions for yourself, your business, your family and your community...

Rishi Iyengar, the global technology reporter for Foreign Policy Magazine, joins Brian for a conversation on the US-China cyber rivalry and the strategic objectives of both countries in cyber space. He explains that the US sees itself as a cyber defender, focusing on critical infrastructure protection, while China has shifted its tactics to become a disruptive cyber actor. The discussion also covers the US-China competition in AI, ...

Catherine Reyes-Housholder, PhD, joins Brian for a conversation about women in positions of political power in Latin America and beyond, particularly their rise to the presidency. 

Catherine is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science within the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She is also an Associate Researcher at the univers...