Why I’m Leaving Substack

After much thought, I’ve decided to leave Substack. It’s not a decision I’ve taken lightly, but over time, the limitations of the platform—and the values it represents—have made it clear that it’s no longer the right fit. Substack prides itself on being a platform that champions “free speech,” but in practice, that’s meant tolerating andContinue reading "Why I’m Leaving Substack"

Will Chinese Blockade Taiwan in the Next 1–2 Years

Audio Version Introduction Tensions across the Taiwan Strait have risen to their highest levels in decades, prompting questions about whether Beijing might attempt a blockade of Taiwan in the near term. This report assesses the likelihood of a Chinese-initiated blockade within the next 1–2 years. It examines recent Chinese military activities around Taiwan, the politicalContinue reading "Will Chinese Blockade Taiwan in the Next 1–2 Years"

Left Brain, Right Brain, Who’s the Master?

Published my first Substack today 🤗 Link to Audio Version Welcome to Dr Bob’s Ruminations, where I explore the unseen patterns shaping our minds, our politics, and our future. Today we’re going to dive into something both philosophical and deeply practical: how the structure of our brains might explain the current crisis in American politicsContinue reading "Left Brain, Right Brain, Who’s the Master?"

Sarah McBride on The Bunker

Four Freedoms (from Franklin Roosevelt's famous Four Freedoms speech in 1941) Insightful interview with Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride on the Highlands Bunker with Rob and Andrew Galvin, on how the Democratic Party is responding to the current moment on issues from the economy to Gaza, and how she's navigating a very difficult situation in DC.Continue reading "Sarah McBride on The Bunker"

Future 98 Reggae Remix

Future was produced, arranged, mixed and written by Maurizio Braccagni and R. Gallo Salsotto, with vocals by Stefania Aggio in the mid-90’s. The song borrows the melody from Mad World by Tears For Fears. It was recorded and mixed at Stockhouse Studio and Mabra Studio in Milan. Here's my playlist of most of the popularContinue reading "Future 98 Reggae Remix"

Draft Podcast Transcript & References

Understanding Patient Autonomy in Medical Aid in Dying AI-generated Audio Version Thank you Dr Biasotto for allowing me to speak today about Medical Aid in Dying. I’m going to shift the conversation more towards patient autonomy and choice and provide an overview of medical aid in dying. In my neurology practice, I see patients everyContinue reading "Draft Podcast Transcript & References"

Analysis of Draft Legislation on Health Care Charges for Uninsured & Self-Pay Patients

Audio Version (34 minutes, listen to in your car or on your smartphone.) Summary The proposed Delaware legislation limits charges for uninsured and self-pay patients at Medicare reimbursement rates, aiming to protect patients from excessive medical bills and reduce medical debt. It applies to hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, and physician offices. 1. Legal Implications &Continue reading "Analysis of Draft Legislation on Health Care Charges for Uninsured & Self-Pay Patients"

The Plot Against America

This may be the most important, revealing article, from Mike Brock, that you will come across in 2025. How a dangerous ideology born from the Billionaire-Libertarian Movement headed by people like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen and a host of others who are set to destroy our democracy and replace it with a billionaire-basedContinue reading "The Plot Against America"

Musk’s Ai Grok Spills Beans on Trump

Question: What is the likelihood from 1-100 that Trump is a Putin compromised asset. Use all publicly available information from 1980 on and his failure to ever say anything negative about Putin but has no issue attacking allies. Answer: Assessing the likelihood that Donald Trump is a compromised asset of Vladimir Putin, based on publiclyContinue reading "Musk’s Ai Grok Spills Beans on Trump"