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This Week in America is about issues that matter to you. This Week in America is informative, educational and entertaining. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ric Bratton. 

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Episode 3294: THE CAREER THAT DRIPPED WITH HORROR: Remembered by John Stanley

The Career that Dripped with Horror: Remembered by John Stanley In print for the first time: The detailed history of how horror hosts Bob Wilkins and John Stanley "rose from the dead" in 1999 and began making special appearances in the San Francisco Bay Area, attracting those who grew up watching them as well as a whole new generation of fans. You'll encounter such colorful characters as Will "The Thrill" Viharo, his wife Monica ("Tiki Goddess"), Erik Lobo, who rose up to become horror host Mr. ...

Mar 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 3294

Episode 3292: SEASONS: THE BEAUTIFUL TRANSITION by Silas Toney

SILAS TONEY AUDIO ONLY/NO VIDEO Seasons: The Beautiful Transition by Silas Toney Silas Toney’s book, Seasons: The Beautiful Transition, captures the essence of change and how it shapes our lives. Through poetic verses, Toney asks readers to reflect on what each season has to teach us. What wisdom does winter pass to spring? How does the fleeting glory of autumn prepare us for the winter ahead? Toney’s vivid imagery and poignant reflections create a tapestry of inspiration, rooted in the understa...

Mar 27, 2025•35 min•Ep. 3292

Episode 3291: BREAKING THROUGH THE CLOUDS by Marlene Burling

Breaking Through the Clouds by Marlene Burling God has taken Marlene through many times of loss, pain and grief as well as disappointments and heartaches. Her desire for this book is that as she shares what God has done in her life, it will be an encouragement and help to those experiencing similar situations. John 10:10 continues to be her theme verse, as it was in her devotionals, "The thief comes to steal, to kill and destroy; I am come that you might have life; and that you might have it mor...

Mar 20, 2025•35 min•Ep. 3291

Episode 3290: DEAR GOD, MY LIFE IS IN JEOPARDY by Tom Covino

Dear God, My Life Is in Jeopardy by Tom Covino Dear God, My Life is in Jeopardy follows Evelyn Dawson as she strives to win the TV show Jeopardy! in front of some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. The story aims to make the readers think and re-evaluate what they might have thought were the right answers to some of life’s deepest questions. Tom Covino currently lives in San Antonio, TX, with his Christian wife, Jennifer, and two daughters, Gwen and Aubrey. Tom came from a backg...

Mar 20, 2025•26 min•Ep. 3290

Episode 3289: TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY: A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS FROM THE HEART OF A NEUROSURGEON by Edward Benzel, M.D

Today Was A Good Day: A Collection of Essays From The Heart Of A Neurosurgeon by Edward Benzel, M.D. Today Was A Good Day: A Collection of Essays From the Heart of a Neurosurgeon features many topics that pertain to how neurosurgeons interact with others and how each of us can use introspection to modify how we are using tools and strategies such as empathy, respect, stress management and much more. This book provides insights into leadership, effective communication and fulfillment from the per...

Mar 20, 2025•29 min•Ep. 3289

Episode 3280: FROM TODAY TO ETERNITY: A STUDY OF BIBLICAL PROPHECY AND END TIMES VOLUME 1 by Walter R. Scarborough

From Today to Eternity: A Study of Biblical Prophecy and End Times Volume 1 by Walter R. Scarborough What picture does the Bible paint about the future? Many Christians are scared, worried and anxious about the future. They are in a spiritual fog and are baffled by the many prophecies and events of the end times and what they mean. They really do not know that the Bible has much to say about that future; in fact, one-fourth of the Bible is about prophecy and end time events. This book will provi...

Mar 13, 2025•25 min•Ep. 3280

Episode 3279: KATHIE'S BOOK OF SHORT STORIES AND PROSE by Kathie Casner-Diaz

Kathie's Book of Short Stories and Prose by Kathie Casner-Diaz This book is a compilation of my poems, short stories and the like. Through the years, I have written many poems for my friends and acquaintances to peruse and enjoy. An elderly friend, Mary, chose: 2 Samuel: 23:2:[ The spirit of the Lord speaks through me; his words are upon my lips.] to describe my writings. She loved to hear the words I would pen on paper and read to her. Along with my other friends whom I would share my thoughts ...

Mar 13, 2025•22 min•Ep. 3279

Episode 3278: SHORT STORIES TO AMUSE, BAFFLE AND EDUCATE by Ron Harvey

Short Stories to Amuse, Baffle, and Educate by Ron Harvey Some things in life are just inexplicable. On top of that, they can't be explained. What this book does is captivatingly capture your imagination in unimaginable and preposterous ways. Imagine that while you are imagining an image of your own imagination. As you read this book of short stories, poems, and cartoons, you will all too quickly realize that the author's imagination has run totally amok. Some may say it's run aground or hit a r...

Mar 13, 2025•25 min•Ep. 3278

Episode 3277: TATTOO CHRONICLES: HISTORY WRITTEN IN INK by Susan Altman

Tattoo Chronicles: History Written in Ink by Susan Altman Recent release, “Tattoo Chronicles: History Written in Ink” from Page Publishing author Susan Altman is a fascinating read that explores the endurance of tattoos as a cultural and personal expression, starting with the indigenous natives and ending with personal stories of individuals and their tattoos. This book shows that ultimately, tattoos are a biographical map steeped in tradition and ritual. Susan Altman, has had a forty year caree...

Mar 13, 2025•26 min•Ep. 3277

Episode 3276: BUILDING HIGH SELF-ESTEEM AND CREATING A LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF AND GOD with Susan Smith Jones, PhD

Building High Self-Esteem & Creating a Loving Relationship with Yourself & God with Susan Smith Jones, PhD “Embracing self-love,” says our guest today, “is crucial for overall well-being, as neglecting it can lead to stress, anxiety, and even weakened immunity.” She writes that by fostering a positive relationship with oneself, individuals can enhance their mental, emotional and physical health. Integrating faith, she affirms, can further support this journey, providing strength and guid...

Mar 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 3276

Episode 3271: Are You (Still) Ready For W.O.R.?: Without Reservations: Native Hip Hop and Identity in the Music of W.O.R. by Alan Lechusza Ph.D.

Are You (Still) Ready For W.O.R.?: Without Reservations: Native Hip Hop and Identity in the Music of W.O.R. by Alan Lechusza Ph.D. The 1960s in America brought to light the importance of Civil Rights. The 1970s drew into focus issues of tribal rights, equity, and justice through the Red Power Movement. It was at this turning point in American Indian history that a discourse of sovereignty and tribal self-determination gained national and worldwide visibility. This same era ushered in the foundat...

Feb 27, 2025•29 min•Ep. 3271

Episode 3270: Psalms of Freedom: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Healing by Joseph H.K.A. Espinda, Jr.

Psalms of Freedom: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Healing by Joseph H.K.A. Espinda, Jr. How can a broken soul find his way to a better life? He can’t! But through Jesus Christ all things are possible and reachable. The reason for writing this book isn’t to save anyone because I cannot save a single person – only Jesus can. The reason for the book is to help others by sharing experiences about abuse, bad habits, alternative lifestyles, addiction, and depression to show that all these things can be...

Feb 27, 2025•28 min•Ep. 3270

Episode 3269: MONEY CONSPIRACY (TRUMP IS A BLEACHER) by Annarita Starlite

"Money Conspiracy": (Trump is a Bleacher) by Annarita Starlite Starlite, with yet, an exciting perspective, of life stories, As you guessed mainly based on her story. Prejudice can be seen in all sorts of Forms. But some people find a overdoses of it, such as the case of Annarita Muraglia portraited by Laura. Mandela and Angelou had it easy, if you consider this story Drastic for two human beings, encountering prejudice from early age. "I am still alive...not for long...I tend to Trespass in oth...

Feb 27, 2025•24 min•Ep. 3269

Episode 3268: ELEPHANTS, THE GRASS AND A TEACHER by Chinyere E. Egbe, PhD

Elephants, the Grass and A Teacher: Recollections and Reflections on the Nigeria/Biafra War by Chinyere E. Egbe This book is a captivating rendition of Dr. Egbe's personal and family experiences during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970). The book will equally go down as an audacious contribution to the historiography of the Nigerian civil war. Not to mention a crash program in military history. Here, his detailed rebuttal of Brigadier Alabi's claim that the Second Punic War between Rome and Cart...

Feb 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 3268
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