He has covered politics for his entire career in journalism, giving him a unique insight into the reasons politicians often do the strange things that they do. Hal left daily journalism in 2006. In 1999, Hal started writing nonfiction books for young readers and by 2025 he has authored more than two hundred titles for several national publishers. His 2017 book for young readers, The Opioid Epidemic, was nominated for the $50,000 Kirkus Review Prize. He has also edited several books and was a con...
Jul 03, 2025•28 min
People around wine countries often know him by his codename Agent Cru. That is because he is an undercover CEO of Wine Spies, a wine e-tailer and eCommerce technology company. Since 2007, they have featured a brand-new wine on their site every single day at the best price on planet Earth for a 24-hour window. He cut his teeth as a "cellar rat" scrubbing barrels at his family’s winery, eventually working his way up to General Manager. He started his own brand, Jurassic. Wines before going on an e...
Jun 30, 2025•38 min
The author reflects upon 35 years of being a criminal attorney both for prosecution and for the defense in high-level cases. It looks at the practice of law from being a former prosecutor to the running of a successful defense practice. It is focused on the representation on behalf of the prosecution for the state and as a defense counsel representing the accused. He reflects upon the criminal justice system, and the balance of scales on both sides of the counsel table in the courtroom. Specific...
Jun 26, 2025•44 min
Did you know you were born with a protective trait that stops your success, but you have the antidote to switch it off immediately? Have you ever, even for one quick second, felt that something was stopping you from achieving what you really wanted, that no matter what you did, it was ineffective, and you felt hopeless? They will help you to discover a protective hidden trait called the Inborn Sabotaging Trait. Yes. Inborn. You are born with it, and you cannot get rid of it. However, it does not...
Jun 23, 2025•38 min
Simply put, Hope4Hardship helps people get out of their own way. That starts with constructive discussions with your bank. The depth of your struggle, how long it lasts and how bad it becomes is completely dependent on you and how long you will wait before you begin facing this head on. Threatening the safety that our home represents is one of the scariest things that can ever happen to anyone. Every one of the homeowners we have helped felt lost and helpless against the power of their mortgage ...
Jun 19, 2025•31 min
For many families, homelessness is no longer someone else’s problem. It is right around the corner, a real threat in their own immediate future. The crisis is the result of a long history of government policies, court cases, and political manipulation. While these disparate causes make up a tangled web, they have one surprising root: the attack on private property rights. For more than a century, government policies and court decisions have attacked, undermined, and eroded private property right...
Jun 16, 2025•42 min
This is a family saga that captures the essence of rural America, Helen Sheehy's Just Willa spans seven decades of one woman’s life, taking us from the Dust Bowl to the Depression, from Roosevelt to Reagan. It gives us a character of indomitable spirit—the daughter of a homesteader who survives the trials of single motherhood and goes on to marry a bootlegging cowboy—who fuels and anchors her family with love and bravery. And it shows us a world filled with people and struggles both realistic an...
Jun 12, 2025•39 min
Williamsburg was the thriving capital of Virginia when the dream of American freedom and independence was taking shape. From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was the political, cultural, and educational center of what was then the largest, most populous, and most influential of the American colonies. The seat of government in Virginia moved to Richmond in 1780. In 1926, the Rev. Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin, rector of Bruton Parish Church, joined with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. to restore the town t...
Jun 09, 2025•28 min
With over 35 years of professional experience and 20+ years of personal healing from trauma and abuse, she will guide you on a journey of self-discovery, inner healing, and empowerment. Using proven coaching and energy techniques, she clears away the hidden blocks and dysfunctional beliefs that hold you back and guide you home to your inner truth and wisdom. Together, she will unleash your creativity, enthusiasm, courage, and passion … freeing you to take inspired risks and bold actions. THIS is...
Jun 05, 2025•49 min
Ironically, upwards of 65% of the population face challenges to clothe their bodies. Why does the fashion industry ignore such a huge target market? It confounds her, but it is not the primary influence on fashion. She exclaims “style” is the distinguishing characteristic. It is not about size. It is about Style”. Style is the difference between ‘fine’ and fabulous. Why the fashion industry ignores the majority in favor of a tiny minority makes no sense, but Style makes all the difference! “Styl...
Jun 02, 2025•40 min
Most people easily forget how devastating some childhood illnesses were. Before the measles vaccine was developed in the early 1960s, 2 1/2 million people died of measles every year in the world.” Schneebaum advises parents who are hesitant to vaccinate to talk to their pediatrician about their concerns and approach the subject with an open mind and an interest in learning. Ron Schneebaum spent 40 years as a primary care pediatrician. He also served in the clinical faculty at Dartmouth College’s...
May 29, 2025•37 min
Thought of Raising Backyard Chickens? Every Spring, thousands of chickens are sold at local farm supply stores. Often these chickens die before they are ready to start laying eggs (16-30 weeks). Children quickly realize that chicks are not as fun as the Xbox and parents find out that chickens cannot be house broken! The costs quickly start increasing, then chickens are "sent to the farm". Other people think about chickens but think they do not have the space, worry about regulations, or just do ...
May 26, 2025•28 min
Nurse Kathy Allan happened to look out the window of the hospital where she worked one day and saw a new mother and her infant being discharged – by a cleaning lady dressed in scrubs. The problem was, only nurses should wear scrubs and only nurses can discharge patients. When Allan began asking questions, the hospital administration threatened her job. “She knew then that the fix was in, and the con was on,” Allan says. Hear why she says our for-profit healthcare system betrays patients and abus...
May 22, 2025•30 min
After years in the fast-paced energy of a New Jersey clinic, she followed her intuition to the magic of the Idaho mountains, where she now guides transformations from her little slice of paradise. Using a blend of energetic wisdom and functional bloodwork analysis, she helps decode the deeper stories your body's trying to tell you. Think of her as your wellness translator - fluent in both laboratory results and energy patterns! Her approach? Pure alchemy - combining holistic nutrition wisdom wit...
May 19, 2025•36 min
A tragedy made it more terrible by how preventable it was. It is urgent that this story be told and widely shared, given the tidal wave of depression and anxiety disorders that has washed over the United States in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among young people. That tidal wave, combined with the overprescribing of powerful brain-altering medications and the widespread lack of awareness about the potentially lethal side effects of these drugs, is a prescription for disaster. Thi...
May 15, 2025•47 min
They have discovered that interconnectedness with art, science and nature is deeply rooted in our existence. When we see examples of this, such as when nature is now routinely being brought into hospitals to promote healing, when we are affected physically and emotionally by color, music, and relationships, it becomes clear that we are a part of the systems, patterns and formulas that surround us in the natural world. By understanding how art, science, and nature work with each other, your quali...
May 12, 2025•49 min
You can save kids and taxpayer money by making neighborhoods safe! Gangs, child abuse, human trafficking, youth suicide, and drug abuse are not just horrific societal ills, they come at an astonishing cost to the taxpayer: by estimates over $2 trillion annually. The plain fact is that none of this is inevitable, and much of it is preventable. We all can learn about crime prevention and making neighborhoods safer. As a community leader, neighborhood organizer, county coordinator, and state consul...
May 08, 2025•32 min
Are you in the stages of building your business and feeling the pressure of uncertainty about where your next lead will come from? Are you ready to turn your business into a magnet for clients who are eager to collaborate with you? The solution lies in the art, backed by science, of how to cultivate referral partnerships. In Magnetic Allure, Malia Rogers unveils the blueprint to transform your professional landscape. You will learn how to unlock your potential and how to: Identify and Approach P...
May 05, 2025•38 min
What they are saying: I now know and understand why they call addiction a ‘family disease’ - this was huge for me. I have seen how family members change influenced the change of my son (in early recovery) and my brother (still in and out). We are in a family system, and we all affect one another. How we love and express concern has changed in an effective way. How we relate helps setting boundaries. Anne I highly recommend Jeff Jones. He is an extraordinary addiction coach that can work with you...
May 01, 2025•46 min
He is a storyteller, speaker, and advocate for genuine connection in a world filled with noise. With a heart fueled by empathy and a mind honed by over two decades of experience, Matt has made it his mission to bridge the gap between people through the transformative power of listening. In his compelling book, Shut the F%* up and Listen, Matt shares raw, real-life stories and practical insights that cut through the chaos of modern life. He understands the deep longing for connection and offers a...
Apr 28, 2025•39 min
At Nuance Interior Design, they transform foundations into extraordinary, sustainable homes, bringing over 20 years of expertise in creating sophisticated, custom spaces. Based in Bellevue, Washington, their full-service interior design studio specializes in custom new construction and large-scale renovations. Their designs merge luxury with sustainability, offering a seamless experience enriched with exclusive resources. They believe in enhancing your quality of life through timeless elegance, ...
Apr 24, 2025•35 min
Her memoir details the longest day of her life a covert journey by truck, buggy, and on foot while escaping communist Hungary with her mother, readers will be enthralled with this rollercoaster ride that takes her from Budapest to New York, and Hollywood. Born Jewish in Nazi occupied Hungary during WWII, she survives the horror of being a war baby to becoming a promising ballerina, and then a nationally ranked gymnast, whose dreams are dashed in communist Hungary. Her mother’s attempts to get th...
Apr 21, 2025•44 min
During his lifelong search for truth and answers he went through a miraculous transformation from Orthopedic Surgeon to non-surgical Health and Wellness Consultant. He hopes his books will give you the uncommon secret tools and understanding to undergo your own personal transformation to conquer obesity, pain, addiction, depression, sedentary disease, and more and live a healthy, meaningful, and purposeful life with happiness and joy. Throughout his career he was looking for Truth and often felt...
Apr 17, 2025•48 min
She is the author of the enlightening book, “Who Took My Money?” She has undergone a fascinating evolution from teaching fashion design to becoming an IT specialist and certified trainer. Transitioning from roles as a mortgage agent and wealth builder coach, she now shares her insights through a course called "The Power of Financial Happiness." Monique believes that managing money can be simple and enjoyable, demystifying the art of money management and making concepts like snowballing debt, bud...
Apr 14, 2025•33 min
She has thirty years of empirical business experience, most of which was focused on senior management or supervisory positions. She is a Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB), she holds a Business Administration Diploma and is a member of the CPB of Canada. She freely admits that her personal capacity to learn everything she wants to know is not as great as how much there is to learn. And if you are like her, that works out nicely, because it means you can keep right on learning and growing, a...
Apr 10, 2025•38 min
He is a retired Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a special agent after thirty years and currently teaches criminal law for those coming into law enforcement. He runs his own private investigating business; LRH Investigators, and volunteers to visit with military veterans, law enforcement agents, and officers in hospice. He co-authored his first book about his work in Path of the Devil and in Spanish: Camino del Diablo with Dianne DeMille PhD, Jeff Pearce, and Randy Torgerson. His second ...
Apr 07, 2025•37 min
He is a part of a group of men and women from all around the world. Some of them are Scientist, Clinical Research or Clinical Research Analysts. all whom have dedicated their lives, to finding the Primary Root cause of Diseases. Their primary mission is to spread this information worldwide. Therefore, take your time to understand the information being presented in this show and their website. Including all the clinical studies. Because armed with this information you can take back your own healt...
Apr 03, 2025•31 min
A few years ago, she decided to leave her Maryland / suburban DC empty nest to find a rural getaway -- a small farmhouse where she could put her interest in conservation to work. With little experience in gardening or conservation, she had a crazy idea to cultivate a small native meadow to provide an acre or two where wildlife could thrive, and she could explore with her poodle. Then she set foot on two hundred acres of old farmland atop a Virginia mountain and her dream became a reality. In BAD...
Mar 31, 2025•42 min
Their mission is to promote principles of gender equality by publishing and disseminating position papers on domestic violence, female genital cutting, child marriage, adoption, women’s leadership, and violent extremism that educate Muslims and non-Muslims alike. They provide easily accessible and nuanced information about Muslim women, their activism, heritage, and legacy. Their Objective is to amplify and increase the visibility of Muslim women’s ongoing advancement to counteract widespread ne...
Mar 27, 2025•43 min
He has led the firm’s business development efforts in a competitive Latin America territory providing global health group policies, group life insurance, special risk policies, pension plans for ex-pats, and other benefits. He is a Global Leader Risk Advisor and Entrepreneur who also speaks Spanish, and Portuguese. He is a professional in his field of discipline on how he would design a protocol to follow in case of a crisis in an event you or a CEO of a company gets kidnapped for ransom. He can...
Mar 24, 2025•59 min
