In this episode of The Eric Thompson Show, Eric examines the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran and the growing danger to global energy markets. As attacks threaten major shipping routes and oil prices climb, the consequences could soon reach American families through higher gasoline prices, increased transportation costs, and more expensive groceries and consumer goods.
In this episode of The Eric Thompson Show, Eric examines the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran and the growing danger to global energy markets. As attacks threaten major shipping routes and oil prices climb, the consequences could soon reach American families through higher gasoline prices, increased transportation costs, and more expensive groceries and consumer goods.
The program also takes a deeper look at how artificial intelligence and robotics are changing nearly every major industry. From manufacturing and transportation to customer service, banking, media, education, and office administration, Eric explains which jobs face the greatest risk, which careers may remain more resilient, and why students and workers must begin preparing now for a dramatically different economy.
The episode closes with a surprising Oklahoma story connected to one of America’s greatest space achievements. Discover how Oklahoma-raised NASA flight controller Jerry Bostick helped guide Apollo 13 safely home—and how he later inspired one of the most famous phrases in NASA history.