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Headlined Show, Every Day is a New Day December 6, 2017

Every Day is a New Day Show

Host Kim O'Neill

Guest: Jeremy Witcher

  • Wednesday, 12/6 @ 7PM PST / 9PM CST
  • Positive Minded People Book Author Series (Part 6)

Tune in to hear Jeremy talk about his chapter in the book and provide some additional insights to further describe and explain the experiences he wrote about. Some of the themes in Jeremy's chapter include religion, family and abandonment. 

We anticipate a VERY interesting conversation - along with some laughs. Jeremy is one funny guy! (no pressure, Jeremy ;-))

Join us!

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Headlined Show, Spouting Off December 5, 2017

Today, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. 

We won't hear the court's decision until spring but that won't stop Karen from Spouting Off about it!   Other issues in the oven are:

The hysterical Trump-hating media

Karen's new piece in The Daily Caller asking Liberal Jews to stop the Christianophobia

Saturday Night Live and the Left's (same thing) obsession with stereotyping, They used to admonish everybody else from doing that!

Karen's new piece in the Daily Caller. She coins the phrase, "Christianophobia" or does she?  That and more on this edition of Spouting Off!

Headlined Show, Sri and Kira Live December 10, 2017

What is Spiritual Wellness and why does it matter?

 

Unification of the vast journey of 2017 is calling to you as Mercury throws all of its might into this moment of Resurrected Awareness!  The retrograde is actually booster fuel for this culminating month.

 

Now is the moment to call forward the gift of Spiritual Wellness as you REMEMBER that You are WORTH IT!

 

Join Sri & Kira as they share the details of this energy and how to integrate your mastery and flourish!  Be sure to call in early for your soul reading requests, questions and comments!  

 

Tune in and connect with supportive community as you gather even more tools for your Spiritual Wellness!

 

Headlined Show, Shadow Politics December 3, 2017

The first of December is World AIDS Day and our guest on Sunday is Bill McColl, an 18-year advocate for HIV/AIDS policy, drug treatment and policy and criminal justice reform. He is the Vice President and Director of Health Policy at AIDS United whose mission is to end the AIDS epidemic in the U.S.  by strategic grant making, capacity building, policy/advocacy, technical assistance and formative research. His interest in HIV work began while serving as Government Relations Director at NAADAC: The Association for Addiction Professionals in Washington, D.C. where he worked on syringe exchange policy and later became Executive Director.  In addition to his tenure at NAADAC and AIDS United, McColl is past director of national affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance. He is also current co-chair of the Ryan White Working Group, a convening group member of the Federal AIDS Policy Partnership. McColl is also a lawyer, currently serving on the American Bar Association HIV/AIDS Coordinating Committee.

Headlined Show, Live From Pullman National Monument December 3, 2017

Executive Director of The Kansas African American Museum

I'm a New York Times best-selling author with 20 years of journalism experience as a reporter, editor and columnist. I serve as a trustee at The University of Kansas school of journalism and I've been a Professional in Residence at the University of Oklahoma. I'm featured in the beat reporting chapter of the journalism textbook,

''Writing and Reporting News, A Coaching Method." I'm also featured in 'Roots and Branches: Preserving the Legacy of Gordon Parks' a documentary about WSU 's quest to acquire the collected works of the trailblazing photographer, writer,filmmaker and native Kansan.

In 2015, I co-authored ''Africa n Americans of Wichita '' with Arcadia publishing and was voted onto the Association of African American Museums' board of directors as communications committee chair. I am a member the Alpha Nu Boule chapter of Sigma Pi Phi since 2004.

John Barbours World Guest, Mark Shaw February 06, 2017
Author

Mark Shaw is a former criminal defense attorney and legal analyst for CNN, ESPN, and USA Today for the Mike Tyson, O.J. Simpson and Kobe Bryant cases, Mark Shaw is an investigative reporter and the author of 20+ books whose latest is "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much: The Mysterious Death of What's My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen." More about the book at www.thereporterwhoknewtoomuch.com with Mark's book signing presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw4y3bWZWnE.



Mr Shaw, a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the California Bar, has also written "The Poison Patriarch," "Miscarriage of Justice," and "Beneath the Mask of Holiness." He has also penned articles for The New York Daily News, USA Today, Huffington Post and the Aspen Daily News, which he co-founded. More about Mr. Shaw, who lives in the San Francisco area, may be learned at markshawbooks.com and Wikipedia (Mark William Shaw.)

For more than fifty years, the exhaustive 18-month investigation of the JFK assassination by What's My Line? television star, celebrated journalist, and revered investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen has been buried due to a cover-up by those threatened with a tell-all book she was writing about the JFK assassination for Random House. When the famed journalist, called by the New York Post, "the most powerful female voice in America," was found dead in her Manhattan apartment in November 1965 of an alleged drug overdose, no investigation occurred despite a staged death scene and suspicions by those closest to her that she had been murdered.

Now the full thrust of Kilgallen's search for the truth is exposed for the first time. Relying on Kilgallen's toxic columns blasting the "Oswald Alone" theory, her flawed autopsy report and never-before-seen videotaped interviews with Kilgallen's two hairdressers, one who found her body, and Jack Ruby co-counsel Joe Tonahill, who permitted her the only interviews Ruby gave to a reporter at his trial, Mark Shaw’s book presents a true crime “whodunit” murder mystery with multiple suspects abounding including Frank Sinatra, J. Edgar Hoover, Mafia Don Carlos Marcello and a “mystery man” the What’s My Line? star met shortly before she died. While focusing on motive for Dorothy Kilgallen's shocking death, the author presents, through Kilgallen's eyes, the most compelling evidence about the JFK assassination since the House Select Committee on Assassinations investigation in the 1970s.

Most importantly, The Reporter Who Knew Too Much points to one startling verdict: Kilgallen was denied justice following her death. That is, until now.

Interviewing The Legends Guest, Ken Hensley February 06, 2017
Musician,Songwriter,Singer

URIAH HEEP LEGENDARY KEYBOARDIST & SONGWRITER

KEN HENSLEY

IS THE SPECIAL GUEST

ON THE RAY SHASHO SHOW

From childhood poet to legendary status is a long, long road and it´s hard to cut this particular story short .... so why try?

Born in London with music in his family and in his blood, Ken formed the dream of being a rock star at the age of 11 when he bribed his parents into buying him a guitar.

Armed with not much more than sheer determination he moved from step to step always looking for a way to advance his powerful ambitions.

This was achieved through bands like The Gods which went through several incarnations before recording 2 albums for EMI Records and until the formation of Uriah Heep in 1970, the group in which all of his dreams came true and which changed his life forever and in many ways.

Ken will tell you that he is a first and foremost a writer/composer/lyricist and his enormous history of world-wide hit records is testimony to this, as is his history of world-wide sales of over 40 million records.

After returning to Europe from the US, Ken began the climb back into rock & roll history and in 2007 released the acclaimed rock opera Blood On The Highway.

Steadily Ken grew back into the consciousness of his huge fan base and, either solo or with Live Fire, the live performances thrilled audiences from Norway to Russia and all points in between.

With his classic autobiography, "When Too Many Dreams Come True" printed in English, Russian and Bulgarian, the man who first made his mark in the 20th century is now clearly capturing the 21st.

With a new CD of rare songs already mixed, 2012 saw the release of another stunning solo CD, "Love & Other Mysteries" and the recording of a double live CD and DVD with Live Fire. It was also the 50th anniversary of his life on the road … "50 Years On The Job" !!!

In 2013, Cherry Red Records released a brilliant new Live Fire CD called "TROUBLE" which embodied all the lyrical and musical power of Ken´s best efforts with Heep, transformed into a 21st century classic album.

Live Fire merged some of these great tracks into their live shows as they stormed every market they visited.

2013 also saw a dramatic increase in the demand for Ken´s solo shows and this momentum rolled right into 2014, with Live Fire making its first appearance in Russia, with two sold-out shows in Moscow and Kaluga.

With tours in Ukraine, Crimea, Latvia and Russia, Ken continued to grow the audience for his solo shows and The Legends continued with two memorable concerts on The November "Rock Cruise".

Before anyone knew it, it was already 2015 and Ken began finishing a bunch of new songs for a CD to be recorded this year.

Teamed with Steve Weltman, his partner, manager and friend, they are planning (some would say "plotting") a lot of interesting projects for this year and next, so stay tuned here to get all the updates.

It has been said before and it´s worth saying again .....

Ken Hensley is a rock & roll legend with no plans to stop.

Ken Hensley on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialkenhensley

Ken Hensley on Twitter https://twitter.com/kenhensleymusic

Spiritually Naked Guest, TJ Woodward February 04, 2017
Author, Inspirational Speaker, Awakening coach, Addiction Counselor

TJ Woodward knows people and knows how to get results. As a spiritual author and inspirational speaker he enlightens and entertains audiences around the world. Utilizing his captivating and authentic style, TJ assists people in changing the way they exist through his simple, yet powerful teachings.

​As an awakening coach and addiction counselor, TJ works with individuals, couples, and in group settings, equipping people with the internal resources to lead their lives intuitively, strategically, and intentionally. With over 25 years’ experience in the fields of human potential, new-thought ministry and addiction treatment, he assists his clients in achieving brilliant results.

TJ published his first book, Conscious BEING: Awakening to Your True Nature in 2015. He is currently authoring his second book, that is expected to have worldwide release in 2017.

In 2013, TJ began working as the spiritual counselor and group facilitator at Foundations San Francisco Intensive Outpatient Program in San Francisco.  He currently also serves as the spiritual care counselor and group facilitator at both Reflections and North Bay treatment programs in Marin County. 

Also in 2013, he launched the Awakened Living TV and Awakened Living Radio shows.

​In 2012, he received his Interfaith ministry ordination and founded the Awakened Living spiritual community in San Francisco where he serves as spiritual director. Awakened Living is a 21st century movement for people who consider themselves spiritual, but not religious, and have a deep hunger for personal and global transformation. ​

In 2009, the results of his work earned him a prestigious position at a top-tier, high-end addiction treatment center, where he served as a counselor and Spiritual Director until 2011. From the get-go, he got rave reviews. Clients who reluctantly came to treatment for short-term programs where excited about working on themselves and wanted more of TJ's unique approach in assisting them to live inspired lives and make a positive difference in the world.

From 2008-2011 TJ served as Ministerial Associate of Unity San Francisco, delivering inspirational messages at Sunday services, creating and presenting relevant seminars and assisting in maintaining the spiritual integrity of the community.

In 2010, TJ graduated from the Spiritual Development Program and in 2011, graduated from the Leadership Development Program, both at Unity Institute.

Galactic Connection Guest, Mike Harris January 31, 2017
Entrepreneur, Technical Advisor, Finance Degree, Mergers and Acquisitions Expert

Mike Harris has over thirty years experience in manufacturing, finance and technology development. A participant in domestic and international start-ups, acquisitions and mergers, Mr. Harris founded Harris Technical Sales Inc. that became Motorola’s vendor of choice, placing over $1.2 billion of capital equipment worldwide. As Chairman of the Board of Eclipse Technology, improvements in logistics decreased Motorola downtime by 60% and decreased mean time between failures by 90%. As Chairman and CEO of TFG Acquisition Corporation, he drove an additional $300 million of value to Motorola shareholders. Mr. Harris then became the Arizona Managing Director of AMT Capital Partners LLC.

In 2006 Mr. Harris accepted a position with Support Resources International (SRI). Within 14 months, as President/COO, SRI’s annual revenue grew from $10.4 million to $27 million, transforming a $3 million loss to a $4.5 million profit. After four years of applied physics at the University of Arizona and two years of economics at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Mr. Harris received an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Harris served as a technical advisor to the Committee on Science and Technology of the U.S. Congress.

Life Changes Show Guest, Greg Reitman January 30, 2017
Director, producer, writer, and ac ve member of the Director’s Guild of America

GREG REITMAN

Greg Reitman is an director, producer, writer, and ac ve member of the Director’s Guild of America. Described by Movie Maker Magazine as “one of the top ten filmmakers producing content that impacts our world,” he is the founder of Blue Water Entertainment, Inc., an independent production company.

Greg produced the Sundance Audience Award-winning feature documentary Fuel (“A vital, superbly assembled documentary.” — Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times). Fuel played at dozens of film festivals, won numerous awards, was released theatrically and aired on CNBC. It currently streams on Hulu.

Prior to producing Fuel, Greg wrote, produced, and directed the feature documentary Hollywood’s Magical Isle – Catalina (“A charming and nostalgic slice of Americana that beautifully recreates a sense of place.” — Andrea Harrison, American Public Radio). The award-winning documentary was shown at over a dozen film festivals before being shown nationally on PBS.

His latest film is the feature documentary Rooted in Peace (“Reitman’s authenticity is what makes the film worth seeing!” — Herbert Paine, Broadway World). The film, which features interviews with many renowned personalities including David Lynch, Ted Turner, Deepak Chopra and Neil Young, has been screened at numerous film festivals including the Hollywood

Film Festival, Montreal, and Sedona. A theatrical release is currently planned for Fall 2016.

Currently, Blue Water Entertainment has a slate of motion pictures in development including, Shaolin Kid, Zentropy, and The Ventures as well as Stars, Cars & Guitars, a pop culture, satire TV program.

Greg is also an occasional contributor to The Huffington Post and the online talk show, “On The Green Carpet.”

Prior to Blue Water Entertainment, Greg worked in technology as the Global Business Director, Media & Entertainment division for Fortune 500 company LSI Logic, Inc. At LSI, he was responsible for the creation and implementation of the entertainment strategic business plan.

Greg has a BA in History & Film from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a MFA in Film from UCLA in Los Angeles.

Life Changes Show Guest, Stevie Dub January 30, 2017
Musician and brand ambassador of 7percenter

STEVIE DUB

Stevie Dub is from Lancaster Wisconsin & for the past few years he’s lived in Los Angeles where he’s hosted numerous shows & events with his manager & CEO of 7percenter, Steve ‘Boss’ Haas.

Stevie Dub is brand ambassador of 7percenter, a movement which stands for the 7% of people in the world who have a goal & a dream who chase after their goals & inspire others along the way. Together Stevie & 7percenter have donated to numerous schools and companies through their partnered, “PathFinder” nonprofit organization.

This year Stevie Dub plans on releasing a mixtape followed by a full length concept album.

The War Report on Public Education Guest, Eve Shippens January 29, 2017
Teacher, Parent, Education Activist

Eve Shippens is a parent, teacher and alumni of the Buffalo Public Schools. She is fighting for the children's right to an equitable, quality, enriching public education. Buffalo has a child poverty rate of close to 50% and is one of the most segregated cities in the country. Eve became active in the fight when the state of New York declared her school, along with three others, out of time and decided to shut them down. She fought with hundreds of students, teachers, families and other activists to keep the schools open and public!

The War Report on Public Education Guest, Billy Easton January 29, 2017
Executive Director for Alliance for Quality Education

Since 2005 Mr. Easton has been the Executive Director of AQE.  He brings 30 years of experience in community and union organizing and a wealth of experience in strategy, media relations, politics and legislative activity to his work at AQE.  Billy provides significant leadership to the organizing, policy, media relations and strategic work of AQE and partner organizations.

He has provided a major leadership role in campaigns to increase school funding and to prevent cuts, to win revenues through the millionaires’ tax, to reform school discipline in order to reduce racial injustice in school suspensions, and to fight back against corporate reforms and testing in education. 

Billy is frequently quoted in statewide and local media outlets across the state. He is recognized by policy makers for his policy expertise in issues relating to school finance and policy. In each of the past two years he was selected by City & State magazine as a member of Albany’s Power 100.