Get ready for a broad ranging and provocative talk by a notable Wall Street veteran. Whitney Tilson’s career has been focused on managing risks with investments. His book, The Art of Playing Defense is meant to be a practical and actionable guide filled with common-sense ideas for avoiding …
Why did one of our greatest presidents (FDR) ruthlessly persecute one of the richest men in America (Andrew Mellon)? By any measure, Franklin D. Roosevelt is one our most admired presidents. But behind the beaming smile and folksy fireside chats was a ruthless politician willing to use the massive …
After a devastating run of German victories, Allied troops are beginning to halt Hitler’s advance. But far from the battlefields, Allied scientists are struggling. Intelligence reports put them a distant second behind the Germans in a competition that could determine the outcome of the war: …
The 2027 open enrollment season will be one of the most tumultuous in recent years. Key trends in the Medicare marketplace are the elimination of temporary Part D premium subsidies and increased regulatory scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Plans. Overall Advantage Plan growth has slowed and …
The Mather Legacy Directed by Tim Smith and narrated by Scott Pelley, this short film is a powerful tribute to both the Mather family and the enduring American spirit. Spanning nearly four centuries and interviewing experts in American history, The Mather Legacy chronicles the family’s …
Global Oil and Gas Market Steve Villas analyzes the global oil market, highlighting that while the United States leads global production at over 13 million barrels per day due to horizontal drilling and hydrofracking, it remains reliant on imports due to domestic demand and refinery setups. The …
The Medium is the Mirror Congressman Dick Gephardt’s Presentation Congressman Dick Gephardt opened his presentation with an optimistic view of America’s future, which he rooted in his decades of interaction with everyday citizens. He reflected on his 35-year career in public service—knocking …
Kevin Coupe – Getting A Grip On Grocery: The Local, The Global, & The Cutthroat Drawing from over four decades of industry experience, Coupe offered a lively, humor-infused look at the past, present, and future of the U.S. food retail market. Coupe opened with sharp wit, reflecting on how …
Summary of Mike Chinoy and Kathi Zellweger’s Presentation Journalist Mike Chinoy and Swiss humanitarian worker Kathi Zellweger presented a unique, human-centric overview of North Korea to the Darien Men’s Association on September 23, 2026. Their collaborative work and …- The room is not available due to a DCA event.…
A Voyage Around America: Joern Repenning’s Great Loop Adventure In his presentations to the DMA, Joern Repenning delivered a detailed, firsthand narrative of completing the Great Loop, an almost 6,000-nautical-mile circumnavigation by water of the Eastern United States and Canada. Rather than …
Men’s Health After 65: What to Do and What to Skip Core Philosophy Dr. Morel, an internist with 30 years of practice, emphasizes that while living a long-life matters, the primary goal of medicine should be maintaining an individual’s overall quality of life. He highlights that medical …
