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America's News HourThe Next Democratic Playbook: Lessons from New York & BeyondFrom New York City to California, the Democratic Party is being pulled in different directions. Bill Bernardoni closes out this week’s America’s NewsHour with Beowulf Rochlen of the Good News for Lefties podcast, diving into Zorhan Mamdani’s stunning rise in New York, Gavin Newsom’s presidential positioning, and whether Democrats should embrace the left or pivot back to the center. We also examine defections of figures like Tulsi Gabbard, Dennis Kucinich, and RFK Jr. into Trump’s orbit — and what that means for the party’s identity.
2025-08-1910 minAmerica's News HourIs the Democratic Party Too Far Left — or Not Far Enough?America’s NewsHour digs into the current state of the Democratic Party. Bill Bernardoni talks with Dr. Will Boyd, former professor and candidate for Alabama governor, about running as a Democrat in a Republican stronghold and what issues really move voters. Then, Beowulf Rochlen of the Good News for Lefties podcast weighs in on whether Democrats should move to the center — or double down on progressive energy. It’s a candid look at the challenges, opportunities, and future direction of the Democratic Party.
2025-08-1909 min
Conversation CollageCOVID and Your Money; The Future of The Marijuana IndustryIn the 50th edition of "Conversation Collage," Ken speaks with a financial expert about how Americans are handling their money during the pandemic, and results from two surveys. Also: what does the future hold for the marijuana industry? Ken chats with an industry analyst who predicts it will double within five years.
2021-05-0429 minConversation CollageRare Diseases and Credit ScoresWith "Rare Disease Day" coming up, Ken talks with a doctor about a kidney disease you've probably never heard of. Then, tips on managing your credit score, and a new campaign to educate people about them.
2021-02-2123 minConversation CollageTechnology and Transporting the Vaccine; Knowing Louis ArmstrongThe role technology plays in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines is Ken Johannessen's first topic this time, as he speaks with IBM's blockchain manager. Then, part two of his chat with "Duped" author Stephen Maitland-Lewis, in which he talks about his friendship with jazz legend Louis Armstrong.
2020-12-3035 minConversation CollageA semi-Autobiographical Tale of Deception; Motor Trend's Car of the YearThis time, Ken talks with a man of many talents - lawyer, financier, hotelier - who got "Duped, " which is the name of his latest book; and then with the folks from Motor Trend about the 2021 "Car of the Year."
2020-12-0228 minConversation CollageGetting Ahead on College Scholarships; New Treatments for Kidney DiseaseThis time, Ken talks with the College Board on a program to give high school seniors a leg up on getting into college; then with a doctor who has a new treatment that can reduce hospital visits for kidney patients.
2020-12-0221 minConversation CollageConversation Collage #42: Food and DrinkThis time, Ken delves into the joys of Bar-be-que with a practitioner of the art - who has his own YouTube channel; then it's time for a coffee break, with a world-renowned barista with tips on enhancing your coffee experience at home.
2020-10-2324 minConversation CollageAnimal Testing, Remote Working - and a "Council of Dads" EulogyAfter a summer vacation, "Conversation Collage" is back for a new season! We start it off with word of a documentary on animal testing, and how students are forced to hurt or kill animals in order to get a degree. We'll also talk about remote working in this age of COVIID, and if workers are liking it. And Ken has some thoughts about the end of "Council of Dads."
2020-10-0927 minConversation CollageSafer Food Through TechnologyIn the past, there was no way to trace the delivery timeline of the food we eat. That has changed; we find out how from the director of the IBM Food Trust Network. Also, Ken talks with Lori Matthews, writer of thrillers with romantic overtones.
2020-06-1529 minConversation CollagePETA's Founder on "Animalkind"Ken talks with Ingrid Newkirk, the founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals about her new book, "Animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries About Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion."
2020-05-3113 minConversation CollageWhat COVID Means For Our RelationshipsWith some places still under stay-at-home orders, how do people stay at home and keep their relationships intact? In this episode, Ken talks with an expert. Also: could the answer to COVID also be the answer to climate change?
2020-05-2522 minConversation CollageA Conversation With “Council Of Dads” Actor Michael O’NeillThis time, Ken speaks with actor Michael O’Neill, one of the stars in the new NBC drama “Council of Dads.” He talks about his training as an actor, to his role in “The West Wing,” to why comedy is not for him, and why “social distancing” is a poor term.
2020-04-2828 minConversation CollageCOVID-19 Questions? Watson to the Rescue!As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the questions continue to come in, inundating hospitals, health care providers and municipalities. IBM is offering the services of its Watson supercomputer to help out, and Ken speaks with an IBM executive about what it’s doing, and who’s taking advantage of it.
2020-04-2019 minConversation CollageConstitutionally SpeakingKen speaks with Federal Appeals Court Judge (and onetime Supreme Court nominee) Douglas Ginsberg, who hosts "A More or Less Perfect Union," a three-part series exploring the U.S. Constitution airing on PBS stations. It's also a book and is being used as a teaching aid in schools.
2020-04-0218 minConversation CollageMore With Michele Sullivan and "Looking Up"The conclusion of a two-part conversation with Michele Sullivan, who was born with a rare form of dwarfism and has spent her life literally "looking up" and overcoming challenges to become president of the Caterpillar Foundation, the smallest person at the world's largest earth-moving company.
2020-03-0515 minConversation CollageMichele Sullivan: How a Little Person "Looks Up" - and You Can, TooPart one of a two-part conversation with Michele Sullivan, who was born with a rare form of dwarfism and has spent her life literally "looking up" and overcoming challenges to become president of the Caterpillar Foundation, the smallest person at the world's largest earth-moving company.
2020-03-0216 min
Brilliant Frugal LivingInexpensive foods with proven health effects better than drugsIf the cost of pharmaceutical drugs isn’t enough to turn you off, how at the mile-long list of side effects? Wait until you hear about the inexpensive foods available at your local grocery store that are often proven to be even more effective that drugs! Check this list with your doctor and see which ones benefit you and your family the most – Frugal On!
2020-02-2711 minConversation CollageSickle Cell Disease - And Hope For Those Who Have ItSickle Cell is a genetic disease that disproportionately affects African Americans - and has historically lacked any treatment available - until now. Ken talks with a Biotech doctor whose company has won FDA approval for the first medicine specifically targeting the root cause of Sickle Cell Disease.
2020-02-2110 minBrilliant Frugal LivingHuge Unthought of Financial Benefits Of Stay At Home And Work From Home ParentsThe unsung, unbelievably lucrative benefits of having a stay at home/work from home parent on the payroll. Numbers don’t lie, and these figures might just shock you. Frugal On!
2020-02-2010 minBrilliant Frugal LivingMichigan Couple Who Paid Off 120K In Student Debt In 3 YearsMeet the Michigan Couple who teamed up to tackle their debt like a linebacker! Learn the tips, tricks & strategies that blitzed 120K of student debt in 3 short years on a very average American salary – Frugal On!
2020-02-1310 minConversation CollageLove, Romance, and Your HeartThe Valentine's edition explores the Cleveland Clinic's annual study on relationships and heart health; and then talks with the CEO of the Lovers franchise of stores on ideas to spark romance - or to keep the spark alive!
2020-02-1325 minConversation CollageThe Flu - and How to Treat ItKen talks with a specialist in infectious diseases about the flu, people's opinions about the flu, and how to treat it.
2020-02-0714 minBrilliant Frugal LivingOutstanding Inexpensive Highly Lucrative Side Hustles - Part 1Looking for new ways to earn more cash, build your nest egg & pay off that debt even faster? In today’s fast-paced, skyrocketing economy, lucrative side hustles are in the rise - merge your many talents with the latest list of high paying side gigs – Frugal On!
2020-02-0611 minConversation CollageExploring Your Relationship With Money, and Thoughts About KobeA new survey explores the relationship people have with money, and saving; Ken talks with one of the principals involved in the survey. He also shares thoughts about the passing of Kobe Bryant - and on a petition to change the NBA's logo in his honor.
2020-01-3020 minBrilliant Frugal LivingWeddings - Recap and Slashing Cost For Dresses, Tuxes, and Guest TravelA Brilliantly Frugal Wedding Recap Segment, with fabulous advice on slashing travel costs straight from the experts! Don’t miss listeners chiming in with their real-life travel, tux & dress stories. Ready to save thousands and still pull off the gorgeous wedding of your dreams? Frugal On!
2020-01-2408 minConversation CollageThe State of Business, and the State of Your MoneyThis time, Ken talks with the Executive Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about where business finds itself in the new year; and then with a financial expert who has tips on how to keep your fiscal resolutions.
2020-01-2425 minBrilliant Frugal LivingWeddings - Slashing Venue Clothing Cake Costs By 50-90 PercentNext in our wedding series – Slashing the cost of the venue & clothes! Beautiful wedding locales, fabulous dresses & tuxes are even more gorgeous when you’re spending 50-90% less on them, am I right?! Tune in to catch the effortless strategies that will keep thousands more in your pocket where it belongs – Frugal On!
2020-01-1610 minConversation CollageFinding Music To Work Out ByIf working out is one of your resolutions, Spotify's Shannon Cook has some ideas on how to put together your own workout playlist. Plus, Ken has a post-Christmas thought.
2020-01-1615 minBrilliant Frugal LivingWeddings - Slashing Bar And Cake Costs By $5,000Next in our wedding series – Slashing the Bar & Cake Costs! The average Bar & Cake costs can hit $7K at some of today’s weddings! Care to take those costs down by 70% or more? Tune in to hear my easy, guest-friendly strategies, as well as feedback from listeners, their wedding planning advice might just surprise you -- Frugal On!
2020-01-0908 minConversation Collage"The Queen of Suspense" and "The Power of Different"This time, Ken talks with the "Queen of Suspense," Mary Higgins Clark about her book, "A;; By Myself, Alone;" and a chat with Dr. Gail Saltz about how people with brain "problems" such as ADD, autism, anxiety, depression and the like overcome them to reveal their greatest strengths. It was chronicled in her book, "The Power of Different."
2020-01-0931 minConversation CollageConversation Collage's Best of 2019CC looks back on 2019 with a selection of Ken's favorite interviews, including a chat with actress Kate Walsh, a look at what's being done to alleviate an impending shortage of physicians in the U.S., a conversation about electric autos, and the man behind "True Royal TV."
2020-01-0232 minBrilliant Frugal LivingOne Of The Finest Frugal Wedding Gifts EverThe first in our wedding series! I just enjoyed one of the loveliest weddings ever, and it got me thinking. How much spending is TOO much? Weddings indeed should be memorable, but not for the out of control expenses! Enjoy our easy, effective, cost-slashing strategies, and one of the finest frugal wedding gift stories you’ve ever heard. Frugal On!
2020-01-0211 minConversation Collage2019's Fitness Trends . . . and Everything You Wanted to Know About Monty Python (almost)In advance of making 2020's fitness resolutions, a new study looks at how people stayed fir in 2019. A long-distance runner reveals the statistics - and some tips on keeping your fitness goals on track. Then, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" with David Morgan, who compiled an oral history of the Pythons in "Monty Python Speaks."
2019-12-2927 minBrilliant Frugal LivingMore Fast And Easy Money Saving MovesListeners LOVED one of our last segments on outstanding, effective moves to spike your savings FAST, and they’ve added their own experiences! Tune in to catch the best of the best ideas straight from Nationwide listeners on what worked for quick savings, what bombed, and the one proven move they recommend more than anything. Frugal On!!
2019-12-2608 minBrilliant Frugal LivingTop Toy TrendsKristen talks with Adrienne Appell with the Toy Association about the top toy trends.
2019-12-2010 minConversation CollageThe Christmas Podcast: Toy Gifts and Thoughts About the HolidayAre you looking for that perfect toy for the child in your life? Adrienne Appell of the Toy Association has some ideas. Then Ken has his traditional Christmas message.
2019-12-2014 min
Dear Christians PodcastLeaving the GOP for Jesus - Part 2What does it really mean to be "pro-life" in the biblical sense? Is the United States truly the hope of the world as described in Ronald Reagan's famous "city on a hill" speech? Is there a unique "favor" of God upon the United States and should Christians embrace an attitude of American exceptionalism because of this? We explore these and other questions that helped frame Bill Bernardoni's decision to leave the idol of the Republican party behind in part 2 of Leaving the GOP for Jesus.
Bill Bernardoni is a 2011 graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and the co-founder of Bernardoni-Rochlen Media...
2019-12-1539 min
Dear Christians PodcastLeaving the GOP for Jesus - Part 1Is the "religious right" helping to fulfill the Great Commission by being involved in American politics? Is the cause of Christ really being championed when Christians align with political parties... or are Christians simply being manipulated to help the political elite stay in power? In part one we explore these questions and more and we hear one political insider's journey into politics and the moments that drove him to leaving the Republican party and a career in politics because it becamean idol in his life. Bill Bernardoni is a 2011 graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and the co-founder of Bernardoni-Rochlen Media...
2019-12-1532 minBrilliant Frugal LivingSaving Big Money FastWhen it comes to finances, slow & steady indeed wins the race. And yet sometimes, we all encounter that moment in life when we need to save some big money FAST. Tune in to catch the experts top proven methods to give that savings account a highly motivational spike – Frugal On!
2019-12-1210 minConversation CollageSaving a Piece of Woodstock; All About PKDThis time, we talk with an old Boomer who has retrieved the original stage that the 1969 Woodstock concert was performed on. We'll talk about what he's doing with it . . . and how your can have a "peace" of it for your very own. Also, we'll talk with a doctor specializing in kidney disorders about the rare disease that may be lurking in your genes.
2019-12-1223 minBrilliant Frugal LivingMotivational Personal Finance SitesIn these crazy workaholic times when our motivation & energy is about as strained as our finances, there’s nothing like a binge indulgence of the most effective & motivational financial rags to riches success stories & sites that can refuel the frugal engines. Enjoy our top picks, and be sure to notice the parallels of some of today’s most successful Americans – every single one of them endured financial tough times & setbacks too! Frugal On!
2019-12-0508 minConversation CollageAmerican's Financial Sentiments . . . And Gift Card IdeasWhat do people resolve about money for 2020, and what does that mean for holiday spending this year? Ken talks with a financial expert about a new study. Also: if you're planning on giving gift cards this year, what should you know?
2019-12-0521 minBrilliant Frugal LivingTop Finance Blogs To FollowIn an ocean of personal finance blogs out there, how do you know the ones that pack the biggest proven punch? Tune in and hear directly from my blog-addicted self, as well as listeners (and other experts) which blogs were a hit, which are a miss, and why you just might want to start writing your own! Frugal On!
2019-11-2811 minConversation CollageOpen Enrollment for Medicare; Does Home Ownership Make One Happy?This time, everything you need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment - the deadline for enrollment is getting near. Also, we'll hear the interesting results of a new study by Bank of America about home ownership and one's mental health. Of course, massage these all you want.
2019-11-2818 minBrilliant Frugal LivingListeners Remodel Their House For 95 Percent Off Using Goodwill Craigslist And HabitatWe all know there’s strength in numbers, so try these numbers on for size! Listeners Coast to Coast share stories of how they remodeled & redecorated their homes for 90-95% off with the help of the Fabulously Frugal Trifecta of Goodwill, Craigslist & Habitat for Humanity Homestore! These stores are near just about everyone, not to mention often available online! Listen to their fantastic ideas, then add your own & share with us – Frugal On!
2019-11-2108 minConversation CollagePreparing The Thanksgiving Feast; New Treatment For Advanced Breast CancerWith Thanksgiving just around the corner, some tips from one of America's premiere food publicists. There's also encouraging news about a treatment for metastatic breast cancer; Ken speaks with a doctor from UCLA and a breast cancer patient.
2019-11-2127 minBrilliant Frugal LivingThe Millennial Couple Who Rehabbed And Furnished Their Fixer For 95% Off RetailYou know I love a great frugal fixer upper rehab! It’s one of the fastest, surest ways to significantly grow your investment portfolio, and empowering as heck! You love the rehab stories about Chateau Hagopian, now hear from a millennial couple who shared their stories for rehabbing & refurnishing their fixer for up to 95% off retail! Frugal On!
2019-11-1410 minConversation CollageAbout Movember and Men's Health . . . and Financing a Home RemodelOn this episode, we'll get the lowdown on Men's Health Awareness Month from a doctor with Northwestern Medicine. Also: a large number of homes in the U.S. are more than 20 years old and in need of an upgrade or remodel. What's the best way to finance it? We'll speak with ax expert from Bank of America on HELOCs - a Home Equity Line of Credit.
2019-11-1424 minBrilliant Frugal LivingAttack of the Organic Pennies per Pound Killer TomatoesOkay, you guys remember “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes”? Thought it was just a corny movie idea, now I realize it was written as a legitimate cry for help by the spouse of a gardening enthusiast. They’re delish & organic & literally pennies each, which you know I LOVE, but I need some good ideas what to do with these, and our FB fan club didn’t disappoint! Catch listeners’ great ideas here! We're gonna need a bigger boat. I mean crock pot. Frugal On!
2019-11-0710 minConversation CollageMegan for President? Nature on Saturdays - What's New on VideoA look at what you can see on your screens. We'll talk about BBC America's new Saturday programming, "Wonderstruck." And True Royal TV's Nick Bullen (our very first guest) makes a return visit to talk about his streaming service's new documentary, "Megan for President?"
2019-11-0622 minConversation CollageHow Safe is Your Beef . . . and Preventing a StrokeOn this episode, we'll talk about the Beef Quality Assurance Program, a certification program for ranchers. Also, tips on preventing a stroke.
2019-11-0126 minBrilliant Frugal LivingAnother Guest Bedroom Makeover For Less Than $50Another Gorgeous Guest Bedroom Makeover! Learn every tip, trick, store & website we used to create a lovely $800 bedroom makeover for just $50!
2019-10-3111 minBrilliant Frugal LivingSaving Serious Cash Going Old SchoolNo School Like The Old School for saving serious time, sanity, and of course, your wallet!
2019-10-2410 minConversation CollageThe Baseball Show: Author Rob Neyer, and Yankee Legend Bernie WilliamsWith World Series time here, a look at baseball seen through the lens of a single game in 2017, and told by Rob Neyer in "Power Ball: Anatomy of a Modern Baseball Game." Then, a chat with Yankee Legend Bernie Williams about the game, but also about caring for his ailing father . . . and what he's up to now that may surprise you!
2019-10-2433 minConversation CollageProjects, Management . . . and How to ManageWhat are the most influential projects of recent history? There's a list of them just out, and what's on it might surprise you. Projects need a manager . . . and so does everyday life. We'll talk about the skills needed to be a good manager - not only in business, but in life, too.
2019-10-1731 minBrilliant Frugal LivingHow The Wizard of Oz Mentality Can Save Your WalletFabulously Frugal Lessons “The Wizard of Oz” taught us all.
2019-10-1711 minConversation CollageThe Car Coach with Fall Auto Tips, and Electric Car Buying TipsIt's time to get your car ready for Fall and Winter, and Lauren Fix, "The Car Coach," has tips to get your car in shape. Also, Ken talks with the executive editor of Autotrader.com about things to keep in mind if you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle.
2019-10-1024 minBrilliant Frugal LivingBrilliantly Frugal Car MaintenanceEasy strategies to increase the mileage, safety & value of one of your biggest assets – your car! Car Expert Lauren Fix joins me to discuss the go-to moves to keep your car in its best shape as we ramp up for winter, as well as an AMAZING new promotion from Hertz! Frugal On!
2019-10-0710 minBrilliant Frugal LivingTop 30 Community Colleges across the USInsider info straight from listeners who graduated from College DEBT FREE into great paying jobs – America’s Top 30 Community Colleges across the U.S.!
2019-10-0308 minConversation CollageCovering the Bases: Health, Money . . . and Sex(ual Attraction)A show geared toward women . . . but men should listen, too! First, what people aren't doing about menopause: talking about it - and why. Later, results of a new study that still shows that women have a harder time getting small business loans - and what can be done about it. Also: who are we attracted to, and what people look for in a mate - for a night . . . or a lifetime!
2019-09-2724 minBrilliant Frugal LivingSlashing College Costs by 90%Tis the season to start obsessing about College Costs! Hear our proven tips and success stories from people who made their dreams of a College Degree come true, while slashing the cost by up to 90%!
2019-09-2710 minConversation CollageImproving Teacher Diversity; Restoring the U.S. Edge in InnovationDiversity in the classroom - or the lack thereof - is the focus of this episode, talking with principals of two reports: one on the lack of black male teachers and the other on how "education entrepreneurs" need help improving the experience for Latino students. Also, some findings from a new report on how the U.S. is at risk of losing the edge in technological innovation and how it can reclaim it.
2019-09-1926 minBrilliant Frugal LivingSnagging A $1000 Dining Room Combo For Just $100Ever dream of updating your Dining Room but think you can’t afford it? Think again! Hear how we snagged a fabulous $1000 Dining Room Combo for just $100!
2019-09-1911 minConversation CollageGetting Kids to School Healthier; All about TBIThe old diesel school bus belching black smoke is becoming a thing of the past. New, low-emission buses are taking their place - and having a decided impact on kids' learning. Ken talks with the president of the Propane Research Education Council about a new study. Also: learning about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with a research officer at the Veterans Administration.
2019-09-1224 minBrilliant Frugal LivingMore Brilliant Frugal Bathroom Makeover Tips That Save Up To 90 Percent Off RetailMore gorgeous Bathroom Makeover strategies & fabulous tips sent in from listeners! Forget the ridiculous high-priced wallet-busting updates, stick with us for tried & true methods to take your beloved-yet-blah bathrooms to “brilliantly frugally beautiful” & save up to 90% off retail!
2019-09-1210 minBrilliant Frugal LivingA $3000 Bathroom Makeover For Just $75Don’t flush your hard earned money! Hear the details on our fabulously frugal & gorgeous Bathroom Makeover! The “expert” calculators price this makeover at $3000+, yet we pulled it off for just $75 in one weekend! Find out the how, where, when & why and how you can easily recreate it in your own home – Frugal On!
2019-09-0510 minConversation CollageOpioids, Open Enrollment, and MannersThis time, details of an opioid disposal program being used at hospitals across the country. Also: Ken talks with an insurance expert about open enrollment coming soon; and the demise of manners and common courtesy in America.
2019-09-0525 minBrilliant Frugal LivingSleep Like An Inexpensive Log & Some Fabulously Frugal Appliance FixesSleep like an inexpensive log with an inexpensive item in your grocery aisle that’s been proven to work better than many of the top pharmaceutical sleep aids, with none of the scary side effects! Also, about 99.9% cheaper, just sayin’. Then, don’t miss our top-notch effortless frugal appliance fixes - don’t replace those pricey appliances until you hear this!
2019-08-2908 minConversation CollageKeeping Your Dog Arthritis-Free; Tuning Up Your PortfolioWe've just passed "National Dog Day," and in this episode, Ken talks with a veterinarian about a condition all dogs can get: Canine Osteoarthritis. Then, how often should you check in on your portfolio? Probably more often than you do, according to our second guest.
2019-08-2927 minBrilliant Frugal LivingWhat’s Free Of Charge, Accessible To All & Slashes Pain, Fatigue, Inflammation & So Much More? Time To Get “Grounded”!Check out the latest trend (available for the last million years) that’s easy, free, and now proven without a doubt to reduce pain, inflammation & fatigue in people of all ages, often better than pharmaceuticals! I didn’t believe it, so who better to try it? The results were astonishing, and I want you to experience them too!
2019-08-2211 minConversation CollageSolving The Physician Shortage; Cleaning Our National ParksThere is a growing shortage of physicians in the United States, and medical students from other countries are helping to fill the need. Ken speaks with the president of an organization that helps bring medical students from abroad, as well as an oncology student from Colombia. Also, a chat with 2016 Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez about the 103rd anniversary of the National Park Service, and a new initiative to help keep the parks clean and beautiful.
2019-08-2223 minConversation CollageUsing Your Phone To Find Your Next Vehicle, And Remembering Robin WilliamsOn this edition, Ken speaks with an automotive journalist about the latest tech tools to help you buy your next car. Also, as five years has passed since the death of Robin Williams, a conversation with New York Times reporter Dave Itzkoff, whose compelling biography on the brilliant performer, "Robin," is now out in paperback.
2019-08-1531 minBrilliant Frugal LivingAugust Shopping: What to buy, what to skip, what to stockpile!The Frugal Top 10 list of best items to buy (and hold off on buying) in August! Whether you’re shopping for clothes, furniture, books, vacations or more, August’s best bets to maximize your purchasing power may surprise you – Frugal On!
2019-08-1508 minConversation CollageKate Walsh, Brewery Weddings and Owning Electric CarsOn this edition, we catch up with actress Kate Walsh (Grey's Anatomy, Bad Judge), who talks about her career - and her dog. We also talk about brewery weddings . . . and how you can win one; and one man's experience with his electric vehicles.
2019-08-0828 minBrilliant Frugal LivingBack to School Shopping/National Garage Sale Day!The average household spends over $800 for Back to School! Enjoy some School Shopping Tips to ensure you’re the “Ruler” of all you Frugally survey & save hundreds! Then, mark your calendars for August’s National Garage Sale Day! Tips for buying AND selling – either way, we’re talking more money in your pocket where it belongs – Frugal On!
2019-08-0810 minBrilliant Frugal LivingKeeping up with the HagopiansEasy, inexpensive weekend Home Improvement Projects for beginners that yield Expert results! Save thousands by transforming ugly-yet-functional appliances into stainless steel beauties, hear about the cement floors that are now a dead ringer for beautiful oak, (done in one afternoon!) turn more mismatched, outdated furniture into gorgeous customized sets, and hear about the run down kitchen that one of our listeners brought back to stylish life with frugal hacks that can save you thousands!
2019-08-0108 minConversation CollageTwo Tales of Hope: Electric Vehicles and a New 'Obama-Biden MysteryIn this edition, "Conversation Collage" explores the electric vehicle industry with a director of the non-profit Electric Auto Association. Also, a chat with author/humorist Andrew Shaffer, who turned Barack Obama and Joe Biden into fictional detectives for last summer's surprise bestseller, "Hope Never Dies". Now, he's back with a new mystery for the Democratic Duo, "Hope Rides Again."
2019-08-0129 minBrilliant Frugal LivingGreat Hunting at GoodwillListeners chime in with fantastic furniture Rehab Before & Afters! Check out the latest addictive frugal craze – Italian Marble Contact Paper – and all of its endless possibilities, including how combining it with stain, paint & a bit of fresh hardware can transform the shabbiest of finds into gorgeous family heirlooms! Plus – got an Astronomy junkie in the house like I do? Find them an updated top-notch telescope for up to 95% off – I’ll tell you how!
2019-07-2508 minConversation CollageElectric Cars and Autonomous VehiclesOn this edition of "Conversation Collage", transportation is the subject - namely, the newest forms of getting around. Ken talks about the growing popularity of electric vehicles with a manufacturer of charging devices and also talks about autonomous vehicles with a former General Motors executive who was involved in GM's early efforts on driverless cars and is now a consultant for Waymo and author of a book on the history of autonomous vehicles. In addition, Ken delves into a 50-year-old newspaper and hears what the world was like then.
2019-07-2529 minBrilliant Frugal LivingBetter Frugaling Thru Googling!Welcome to Brilliant Frugal Living! This week, we save over $2000 on Home Improvement Bedroom Projects & upgrades – what should have cost thousands, cost us only $20! Learn more about the fabulously frugal sites & stores that made it happen. Then, details on our gorgeous Guest Bathroom Vanity & Mirror Makeover - Cabinetry, Antique Mirrors, a new sink & more should have cost up to $750 Retail – we transformed the room for less than $30 in just one weekend! Listen in to learn more!
2019-07-1611 minConversation CollageOn Earth-Bound Royals and Space-Bound HeroesOn the premiere edition of “Conversation Collage,” we delve into two phenomena. First, the fascination over the Royal Family – and a new streaming site devoted to them. We’ll talk with its co-founder, who’s been involved with the Royals for twenty years. Also, on the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, a look back at the first trip there, Apollo 8.
2019-07-1621 minBrilliant Frugal LivingBrilliant Frugal Living Podcast TrailerA weekly podcast featuring interviews with some of the biggest names from Hollywood to DC and everywhere in between. Lifestyle columnist, consumer reporter, personal finance author, and nationally-syndicated radio host Kristen Hagopian reveals money-saving, time-saving ways to live luxuriously while still on a budget.
2019-06-1701 minConversation CollageConversation Collage Podcast Trailer"Conversation Collage" is a weekly podcast, featuring interviews with fascinating people from the worlds of entertainment, sports, lifestyle, literature, business, and more. Through a blend of enlightening guests and thought-provoking ideas, "Conversation Collage" is more than "just talk", it both inspires and entertains.
2019-06-1702 min