The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio
America Out Loud Network © – Dr. Franco Musio will “take the bull by the horns” in unravelling the layers of subterfuge and distraction across a whole panoply of issues, from stories of human interest to active geopolitical events.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 15, 2026
Out of the fast lane and into the here and now
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – The psychological nature of characterizing racers includes concentration, confidence, management of anxiety and stress, and emotional control. Many of these parallels apply to the day-to-day demands of life. For example, a racer's “grit and resilience” can often serve as a springboard for striving for success: long-term success requires...
Oct. 8, 2026
Climbing the corporate ladder: Watch your step
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – The negative points about climbing the company ladder will be discussed to include loss of personal time, health impacts, lower effective hourly pay, exhausting political machinations, loss of autonomy, diminishing returns on happiness, the illusion of security, and development of obsolete skill sets. However, there are positives of...
Sept. 30, 2026
The Xi-Trump Summit: “Diplotainment versus red meat”
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – A blending of the words “diplomacy” and “entertainment” describing the summit as “a celebration of spectacle, pageantry, and personal rapport over actual policy breakthroughs.” There was drama prior to the summit as CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned by President Trump over coverage labeled as “fake news,” although this was...
Sept. 24, 2026
Inside the world of professional sports car racing
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – Professional sports car racing combines extreme physical demands, cutting-edge engineering, and intense competition. Kevin Boeckle explores the differences between Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, and endurance racing while discussing legendary drivers, advanced vehicle technology, racing economics, and the psychological traits that distinguish competitors on the track...
Sept. 16, 2026
Stopping the narcotic tsunami in America
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – America’s opioid crisis demands solutions that address addiction treatment, drug supply, and prevention. Richard Baum explores emerging pharmaceutical therapies, federal policy, and an upcoming Georgetown University conference examining youth culture, international diplomacy, and corruption as efforts intensify to combat fentanyl and other illicit synthetic narcotics...
Sept. 9, 2026
Turning the tide on America’s fentanyl crisis
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – The “5 pillars” approach is a concise framework of actions/goals of UAF to effectively meet this crisis preemptively and proactively. I am delighted to discuss the above and much more with Director Richard Baum, previous Acting Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy...