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A Closer Look with Pam Atherton
by Pamela Atherton
Fascinating interviews with newsmakers, business leaders, and people who are changing the world. Past guests have included astronaut Buzz Aldrin, business icon Harvey Mackay, and acclaimed performer Cher. It's radio...for the curious.
Episodes
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Bestselling Thriller Author Steve Berry Talks Crypto and More
International bestselling author Steve Berry stops by for a chat about his latest Cotton Malone thriller, The Atlas Maneuver. We find out if Steve is a plotter or a pantster, if his characters talk to him, and whether Yamashita's gold from WWII exists or not. We chat about his researching, where...
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Finding Joy with former Def Jam music exec Grace Harry
How happy are you? Do you battle anxiety and depression, and wonder if your life has meaning? Enter Joy Strategist author Grace Harry to help change your life! Grace had an illustrious 30-year career as an exec at Def Jam and Jive Records, she managed Usher, and she's worked with some of the top...
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Money Out Loud with Berna Anat
So how much do you really know about money? Do you know the best way to pay down your debt? Do you have a budget? It's fair to say that most of us have a complicated relationship with money. Enter Berna Anat! The author of Money Out Loud shares with us all the financial stuff that no one taught…
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A Transformational Journey to Achieving Success with Acting Coach Bernard Hiller
Are you ready for a masterclass from the premier Hollywood acting and success trainer? Whether you're a performer or not… we've got you covered! Bernard Hiller shares insights from his latest book, The Revolutionary Guide to Acting: A Transformational Journey to Achieving Success in Show Business...
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Economist Howard Yaruss Explains the Economy in an Understandable Way
How much do you understand about the economy? Do you know how it really affects your life? Most of us don't know more than what we're told by people we are told are experts. But should we trust economists? And what's the biggest misunderstanding people have about the economy? When I ran across a...
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Manhattan Cult Story author Spencer Schneider
Have you ever wondered about cults? How do you get into one? How do you get out? Why don't you leave when things get abusive? Why do people stay? Spencer Schneider is a former member of a Manhattan Cult, who finally got away after 23 years in the cult. His new book "Manhattan Cult Story" covers…
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Crayon Activist/Author Bellen Woodard on More Than Peach
Bellen Woodard is 11 years-old and the CEO of More Than Peach, but her story started when she was 8, and everyone in her class kept asking for the Skin Color crayon, meaning the peach crayon. But Bellen isn't peach-colored. And she knew a lot of other kids weren't either. Now, at 11, she is the…
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The BOUND Series- Our First Interview with Actor Michael O'Neill
In this very vulnerable interview, actor Michael O'Neill shares insight into his characters and how it can affect an actor's mental health when a job is finished. In this interview taped right before the filming of BOUND, we find out how he felt about Council of Dads getting cancelled, why he…
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Writer/Director/Producer and Creator of Ghost Whisperer John Gray
When my friend Richard suggested I read the book The Desecrated, I was a little hesitant because it had a supernatural bent and I'm a pure detective fan. But when he told me it was written by John Gray – I knew I had to open it up! John Gray – the creator of the hit series The Ghost Whisperer.…
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The Short Film BOUND Interview Series - Actor Mike Pniewski interview one
You've seen Mike Pniewski in everything from The Sopranos to The Good Wife/Fight, Law and Order (just about every incarnation!) and now Hightown on STARZ. He's a face you don't forget. He's also a writer and an author. And calls fellow actor Michael O'Neill one of his best friends. So it was only...
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Intelligence Expert Bob Baer on CIA Mole - The Fourth Man
Anyone who is a spy history buff will know that American Intelligence caught three high-profile Russian spies in the 90s: Aldrich Ames and Edward Howard from the CIA, and Robert Hanssen from the FBI. But did you know that there have always been rumblings that there was a fourth man? Bestselling...
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Ebony LaDelle on her *HOT* debut novel "Love Radio"
What makes a book so hot that there are 11 publishing houses bidding in an auction for it? Today we find out as publishing professional and debut author Ebony LaDelle shares her experience as the author of a new YA novel - Love Radio. She tells us what actually makes a YA novel, and why music and...
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Bestselling Author Daniel Bergner on Mental Health
Odds are you probably know someone in your life who deals with anxiety, or bipolar disorder. Maybe someone who deals with delusions, or hears voices. And maybe it's even you. For example, I get panic attacks when I drive on the freeway. But we haven't always done a good job in dealing with mental...
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Former Fighter Pilot and Bestselling Author Dan Hampton on VALOR
Lt. Bill Harris was a WWII hero you probably haven't heard of. Award-winning author and retired fighter pilot Dan Hampton plans to change that. His new book VALOR introduces us to the Saga of One Man's Defiance and Indomitable Spirit in a style that reads like an adventure novel. We chat with Dan...
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Actor Michael O'Neill on Acting
He's one of the most respected character actors in Hollywood, taking a one-day stint on The West Wing and turning into a 6-season job. MIchael O'Neill is one of those actors you see on the TV or movie screen and say "Oh, THAT guy!" We have a delightful chat talking about the very unusual way he…
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Cy Wakeman on living happy when life is messy
Do you feel like your life is messy? That things are often in chaos and sometimes life just seems so unfair? Cy Wakeman wrote a book to give us hope. Titled Life's Messy, Live Happy, she tells us that we are often the source of our own suffering, and how we can flip the switch from suffering to...
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No Boundaries - 25 Women Explorers & Scientists - with Gabby Salazar
When I was a little girl, all the astronauts were men. We would watch TV shows about Dr. Leakey, the archaeologist. And of course, we loved watching the shows with Jacques Cousteau. These were amazing people. But where were the women? We never saw role models at the time in science and…
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Michael H. Cottman on Segregated Skies
When you get on a plane to fly somewhere, do you think much about the pilots in the cockpit? I mean, sure, you hope this isn't their first flight, and that their eyesight is good. But do you wonder if the pilot is white or black? Back in the 60s, you wouldn't have to wonder because the pilots…
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Racial Extremism & the US Military - Dr. Megan McBride of CNA
Of the 600+ people charged in the 1/6 insurrection, 12% had some sort of military experience. Both leading up to and in the wake of 1/6, a series of reports called attention to the potential threat posed by extremists in the military. Dr. Megan McBride, a research analyst on both domestic and...
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Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle on "Ocean - A Global Odyssey"
Explorer, oceanographer, and field scientist, Dr. Sylvia Earle has been advocating for the health of our ocean for decades. The author of National Geographic's Ocean – A Global Odyssey, Dr. Earle navigates the deep for us and shares stories about everything from the personality of fish to what it...
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Lost Cities and Ancient Tombs with Archaeologist & NatGeo Editor Ann Williams
Many of us are intrigued with history and lost cities. National Geographic editor and archaeologist Ann Williams is one of those people who digs around and writes about discoveries from the past. She's often been on-hand to witness important discoveries – some that she talks about in the new book...
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Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney on The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World
Dr. Kara Cooney returns to discuss her new & provocative book The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World. The book covers 5 Egyptian pharaohs – or kings, if you will – and discusses the concepts surrounding power: how is it earned, who controls it, and why the many often...
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NatGeo Editor in Chief Susan Goldbert and The 21st Century
Can you believe we are already 21 years into the new century? National Geographic is celebrating that with a beautiful new coffee table book - The 21st Century: Photographs from the Image Collection. We chat with NatGeo Editor in Chief Susan Goldberg about this fabulous book that is set up...
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LGBT Pioneer Arlene Goldberg on Simple Human Dignity
A pioneer in the LGBT community, and lead plaintiff in a groundbreaking ACLU Federal lawsuit for gay marriage rights in Florida, Arlene Goldberg shares her story from her book Simple Human Dignity, a personal and touching memoir. We hear firsthand about growing up gay in the late 50s and 60s,...
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More Bad Days in History with Michael Farquhar
I can't remember the last time I laughed this much in an interview – especially one that included carbuncles, cannibalism, and Thomas Jefferson's rear end. Bestselling author Michael Farquhar shares More Bad Days in History and reminds us that history is not all black and white – that…
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Bestselling Novelist William C. Pack Says "Never Kiss a Chicken!"
How do you go from the crazy world of Wall Street to the chicken coops of Montana, and write a sweet book for children, after you have a bestselling novel for adults? William C. Pack explains why he wrote "Never Kiss a Chicken" after the success of his adult novel "Bottom of the Sky." We talk...
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David Broyles on AI, Genetic Engineering and Bio-Tech
At one time or another, we've all wished that somehow we could change our human capabilities, whether it be ways to make the blind see again, get rid of diseases like cystic fibrosis, or simply just be taller or more athletic. Those wild and crazy science fiction ideas may not be that far away.…
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Dr. Seema Yasmin talks "Viral BS"
In our chat with Viral BS author Dr. Seema Yasmin, we learn the difference between mis-information and dis-information, why people believe crazy medical ideas, and why facts DON'T change our mind. We learn about cognitive biases, why education level isn't a good measure of who might believe false...
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One Step Further - The Children's Book About Katherine Johnson
If you've seen the inspirational film Hidden Figures, you know a little of how women, especially black women, were treated during the 50s and 60s, especially in male-dominated industries. The stories of Mary Jackson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Katherine Johnson helped us to understand what challenges...
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Award-Winning Author David Giffels
Ohio has picked the winner of the presidential election 29 out of 31 times since 1896… so they must be on to something. David Giffels traversed the state to find out what the people of Ohio were thinking about the election and what challenges they were facing. He put his discoveries down in his...
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Cornell Professor Chris Marquis Explains B Corps and How They Make Better Business
Most of us in society today are pretty fed-up with how a lot of businesses are operating. Is there a way for companies to be more socially responsible and not be so focused on shareholder profits? Dr. Christopher Marquis says there IS and it's called a B-Corp. A professor at Cornell and the…
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Certified Master Hynotherapist Kimberly Friedmutter talks Subconscious Power
What really IS hypnotherapy? Will you start to quack like a duck if you try it? Certified master hypnotherapist and NLP trainer Kimberly Friedmutter shares how we can use our subconscious minds to empower ourselves and create the life we really want. The author of Subconscious Power: Use Your…
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Author Bill Sullivan Discusses bestseller Pleased to Meet Me
Can we change how our genes act? Do genes influence behavior and personality? Does the environment actually change our genes? We tackle these topics and more with professor of microbiology Dr. Bill Sullivan, author of the book Pleased to Meet Me. We also cover epigenetics, gene editing…
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Sandra Brown Talks Thick as Thieves
Back with us for another chat, Sandra Brown talks Thick as Thieves, her latest bestseller. She tells us what sparked the idea the book, how her characters create themselves, and how the story already exists – it's just her job to excavate it. She also shares a surprising struggle she deals with…
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How to Survive a Pandemic with Bestselling Author Dr. Michael Greger
Do all diseases originate from animals? Did covid-19 escape from a lab in China? Are airplanes safe to fly during these pandemic times? Dr. Michael Greger, the author of How to Survive a Pandemic answered those questions and more in our recent conversation. Plus – we have a lightning round…
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Former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras on Being Bulletproof
We all want to feel safe in this crazy world! But how do we go about doing that? The best people to ask about protection and safety are the experts who do it every day in one of the most stressful, and important, jobs in our nation – the Secret Service. Former agent Evy Poumpouras is just the...
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Actor Michael O'Neill on Council of Dads and Acting
Michael O'Neill is one of the most consistently GOOD actors you will see. His portrayal of Gary Clark in the season 6 finale of Grey's Anatomy was a masterpiece. He became a show favorite in West Wing. He had an important part in Scandal's final season. He plays a heartbreaking part in the…
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The Parlay Effect with author and entrepreneur Anne Devereux-Mills
Have you ever wondered how you could make a bigger impact in the world, but you weren't sure how to start? CEO, entrepreneur, documentary film executive and author Anne Devereux-Mills has some ideas for us! The founder of Parlay House, Anne shares why the Parlay Effect (also the name of her book)...
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Gaia Executive Producer Melissa Tittl Talks Mummies
Are we the only beings in the universe? You know you've thought about it. For decades the American public has postulated that beings from other planets or galaxies have come to earth and lived among us. Unearthing Nazca: The Complete Story, is a new documentary produced by Gaia that just…
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Sacred Power- Author and Speaker Caroline Myss
When it comes to human consciousness, spirituality, and the science of medical intuition, there is no one more recognizable and respected than Caroline Myss. We talk about her new series on the Gaia network – Sacred Power: Mastering the Nature of Your Soul, and her live event at the GaiaSphere...
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Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Returns to Talk About FAKE
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki returns to chat with Pam Atherton about how we got suckered into paying back the guys who ripped us off in the bank debacle, how the student debt crisis is bigger than the 2007 sub-prime crisis, and how parents might start moving in with their kids. As...
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NYTimes bestselling author Vicky Ward talks Kushner, Inc.
As we begin to fully understand all the ins and outs of the current administration, a big question is – who really are Jared and Ivanka Kushner? Who are the people behind the façade? Acclaimed author and investigative journalist Vicky Ward draws back the curtain and gives us some insight into...
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We Say #NeverAgain: Parkland Teachers Melissa Falkowski and Eric Garner
Marjory Stoneman Douglas broadcast and journalism teachers Melissa Falkoswki and Eric Garner discuss the Parkland tragedy and how it affected them, and their students, why they encouraged the journalism students to write about it, and what they see in these kids that others might be overlooking....
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Former Navy Seal Jocko Willink Talks About the Dichotomy of Leadership
Several years ago we took on the concept of Extreme Ownership with Navy Seal co-authors Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. We learned that if you're in charge – you better own it! Now these two leadership experts and co-founders of Echelon Front have a new book out called The Dichotomy of Leadership –...
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Neurologist David Perlmutter and the Grain Brain
With the onset of the new year, the thought on many minds is to lose the fat they've put on over the holidays. Neurologist and bestselling author of The Grain Brain, Dr. David Perlmutter explains the myth of fat and how we've been persuaded to change our diets in an unhealthy way. He tells us how...
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Entrepreneur Cookie Johnson: Believing in Magic
It was a big step when Cookie Johnson finally wed superstar sports icon Magic Johnson. Imagine her surprise when she found out 45 days later he was HIV positive. Their entire world changed as they believed this was a death sentence for him and she was newly pregnant. Author of Believing in Magic:...
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Marketing Professor Jonah Berger and Invisible Influences
Whether we realize it or not, the actions and behaviors of people around us affect us and OUR behaviors more than we know! Wharton School Marketing professor Jonah Berger has some profound insight into our patterns of behavior and wrote Invisible influence: The Hidden Forces That Shape Behavior…
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Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer and His House of Secrets
#1 New York Times bestselling author and TV host of Decoded on the History Channel Brad Meltzer joins us again with his new thriller House of Secrets. With a literal foot in the door of government agencies Brad has insight like no other concerning conspiracy theories and possible terrorist...
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Olympic Cyclist and Life Coach Jeff Spencer
As a former US Olympic cyclist, renowned chiropractor, international lecturer and Life Coach to the Stars, Dr. Jeff Spencer knows what it takes to overcome obstacles. We discuss his observations while participating in the Olympics as well as what he learned as a coach on multiple Tours de France....
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Olympic "Miracle Team" Goalie Jim Craig
They said it couldn't be done. The Soviet Union was an indomitable beast in the world of ice hockey. Jim Craig, goalie of that Olympic "Miracle Team, describes the challenges the US Hockey Team faced AND conquered during the Lake Placid Winter Olympics of 1980. In addition, we talk about how Jim...
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Fascinating interviews with newsmakers, business leaders, and people who are changing the world. Past guests have included astronaut Buzz Aldrin, business icon Harvey Mackay, and acclaimed performer Cher. It's radio...for the curious.
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