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Broad Topics

by Laura Nickerson

Join host Laura Nickerson and her guests and they discuss topics relevant to women in a fun and informative way. The show features amazing interviews and all-female expert panels as well as frank discussions of topics relevant to the modern woman. Broad Topics is ideal entertainment for smart and multi-faceted women who love to laugh.

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Episodes

  1. Who ripped off the Doritos Taco?

    Laura chats about the group of interns that claim Taco Bell stole their idea for every stoner's dream...The Doritos Taco.

  2. Equal Pay Day-what the heck is that?

    Today is Equal Pay Day for women and Laura explains what that means and what it means to us as women.

  3. Why do we love top 10 lists?

    Laura discusses why we love those annoying top 10 lists and what being 11 really means.

  4. Broad Topics Radio Demo

    Demo for the Women's News/Talk show with Laura Nickerson.

  5. "Family Finance Tips"

    Financial Planner Wendy Wan Turk from www.gerberkawasaki.com and Emmy-winning financial literacy expert Hollis Page Harman, PFP CASL www.kidsfinance.com discuss kids and money.

  6. Lindsey Horvath from One Billion Rising Broad Topics Mini

    Lindsey Horvath, Regional Coordinator of One Billion Rising talks about violence against women and rape culture. www.onebillionrising.org

  7. "You're Not a Terrible Parent" Broad Topics Mini

    Laura Nickerson discusses the article "You're Not a Terrible Parent, If...". To see the video clip visit www.youtube.com/BroadTopicsTV

  8. "Zero Waste Cooking and Estate Planning"

    On this episode of Broad Topics Radio join host Laura Nickerson as she chats with some great guests. Mary Rolph Lamontagne gives tips on Zero Waste Cooking from her book "EATS", and Trust Attorney Robert A. Hall (www.lewitthackman.com/robert-a-hull/)gives valuable advice about estate planning for...

  9. "Weight Loss, Job Interviews, and Vampires"

    On this episode of Broad Topics Radio join host Laura Nickerson and guests Vanessa Whitney, Stacey Lewis, and Weight Watchers (www.weightwatchers.com) Ambassador Amy Fisher as they talk about the ups and downs of Weight Loss. Also on the show is Tamsin L. Silver chatting about her Vampire Web...

  10. "Arts Education"

    On this episode of Broad Topics Radio join host Laura Nickerson and guests Megan Zakarian-Adell and Anna Tison from the Campbell Hall Creative Arts Academy (www.campbellhall.org) as well as Danielle Brazell from Arts for LA (www.artsforla.com) as they discuss Arts Education. Also on the show we...

  11. "Stunt Women and Movie Guys"

    Tonight on Broad Topics Radio don't miss our panel on being a Stunt Woman in Los Angeles. Joining host Laura Nickerson are Jenn Cobb-Schweitzer and Gaelle Cohen, both Stunt Women in Hollywood, to chat about their exciting and dangerous profession. Also joining the show is Michelle Dudash, author…

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  12. "Parenting Children with Special Needs"

    On this episode Broad Topics Radio don't miss our panel on "Parenting Children with Special Needs". Joining host Laura Nickerson are Gina Vivona and Kate Movius, both mothers of children with special needs, and Dr. Laurie Stephens from Education Spectrum (www.edspec.org). Also joining the show…

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  13. "The Art of Negotiation, Hair Queens, and Adrian Zmed"

    On this episode of Broad Topics Radio we learn "The Art of Negotiation" with a panel of women that negotiate for a living. Join host Laura Nickerson with Talent Agent Valerie Chiovetti (@valchi) and Real Estate Agent Colleen Martin (www.valleygirlhomes.com) as they give insider tips on how to get...

  14. "Racism, Debt, and Women"

    On this episode of Broad Topics we have a guest panel of women of different races having an honest discussion about Racism. Myracris Maracine, Letty Escobado, and Sheryl Bender join host Laura Nickerson for this important and insightful conversation. Also we get investing advice from Tanya…

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  15. "Working vs. Stay at Home Moms"

    On Broad Topics with Laura Nickerson we dig into the issue of working vs staying home parenting with the help of Working Mom Lara Baden, Stay at Home Mom Tracy Labat, and Working from Home Mom Amberly Crouse Knox. Also don't miss interviews with Debbie Sterling from the engineering toy for girls...

  16. "The 20's, 40's, and 60's"

    Laura Nickerson is joined by Jessie Evans and Anita Rich to represent the ages 20, 40, and 60 and have an in-depth discussion about love, life, and culture. Do we change that much over time? Or do we stay the same? Join in and decide for yourself! Also, don't miss an interview with Author and...

  17. He Said/She Said 2

    Men are from Mars. Women are always right. In this episode we continue our "Battle of the Sexes" as our female hosts cover 5 topics including Cheating, Cleaning, and Road Rage, only to be replaced by their husbands as they jump in their chairs to discuss the same topics from the male point of…

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  18. "She Said"

    Ever wonder if men and women truly see things differently? Join us for the ultimate "Battle of the Sexes" as we spent the first hour with our regular female hosts and the second hour with their male counterparts taking over and covering the same topics! In this episode the female hosts discuss...

  19. "He Said"

    In this episode the men take over as hosts and cover the same topics that the ladies did in the "She Said" episode including dating, balding, breastfeeding in public, and social skills. Join Russell Nickerson, Brian Bradley, Evan Berger, and Efrem Lewis as they show the men's perspective. Hint…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join host Laura Nickerson and her guests and they discuss topics relevant to women in a fun and informative way. The show features amazing interviews and all-female expert panels as well as frank discussions of topics relevant to the modern woman. Broad Topics is ideal entertainment for smart and multi-faceted women who love to laugh.

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Laura Nickerson

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Join host Laura Nickerson and her guests and they discuss topics relevant to women in a fun and informative way. The show features amazing interviews and all-female expert panels as well as frank discussions of topics relevant to the modern woman. Broad Topics is ideal entertainment for smart and...

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Broad Topics is created and hosted by Laura Nickerson.
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