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Conversations on WealthCybersecurity in an increasingly online worldIn this episode of ‘Conversations on Wealth’, host Sarah Widmeyer speaks with Scott Stennett, SVP & Chief Operating Officer at Richardson Wealth about cybersecurity and the importance of taking significant security measures to protect your finances from cyber threats as our lives move more and more online.
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2022-07-0619 min
Fair Weather9 - The Perfect StormFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 9 “The Perfect Storm”
Written and Directed by Julia Pucci
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
Sound Engin...
2021-01-1917 minFair Weather8 - Over CoffeeFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 8 “Over Coffee”
Written and Directed by Jakob Bryson
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
Sound Engineering by Co...
2021-01-1913 minFair Weather7 - Three Charms and a LiarFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 7 “Three Charms and a Liar”
Written and Directed by Andrea Hansgen
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
Sou...
2021-01-1911 minFair Weather6 - SeabiscuitFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 6 “Seabiscuit”
Written and Directed by Courtney Morris
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
Sound Engineering by Colli...
2021-01-1913 minFair Weather5 - Breaking and AttemptingFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 5 “Breaking and Attempting”
Written and Directed by Collin Rook
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
Sound Engin...
2021-01-1907 minFair Weather4 - Three's a CloudFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 4 “Three’s a Cloud”
Written and Directed by Colleen Lehr
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
Sound E...
2021-01-1910 minFair Weather3 - Comedy CentralFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 3 “Comedy Central”
Written and Directed by Matthew Woodcock
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
Sound Engineering by Co...
2021-01-1919 minFair Weather2 - Trivial PursuitFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 2 “Trivial Pursuit”
Written and Directed by Eduardo Rivé Lockwood
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
Sound Engine...
2021-01-1908 minFair Weather1 - Cold Front ComingFair Weather contains mature language, content, and themes. Please listen with care.
The University of Dayton Writers' Room presents Fair Weather
Episode 1 "A Cold Front is Coming"
Written and Directed by Jaleh Shabazi
Starring Ellie Scott, Haley Rusnak, Joey Gore, Kaitlyn Baxendale, & Megan Earley
Also Starring Angus Crowley, Ben McMillin, David Schaffer, Erick Detweiller, Julia Pucci, Laura Porcelli, Shelby Holt, & Steven Borchers
Produced by Andrea Hansgen, Coleen Lehr, Collin Rook, Courtney Morris, Eduardo Rivé Lockwood, Jakob Bryson, Jaleh Shabazi, Julia Pucci, & Matthew Woodcock
2021-01-1908 min
Upstream DownstreamClean Sweep and What It Means- Part OneWelcome to Episode 8! This week is part one of a two part topic focused on the Georgia run off elections, the charge on Congress and outlooks for 2021 and the future. Our host, David Welch, is joined this week with Scott Widmeyer, founding partner of Finn Partners and public relations expert. Scott discusses the future of the democratic and republican parties and how January 6th has effected the country. He also discusses his hopes for the country's future during these difficult times. We would like to thank Scott Widmeyer for joining us on this part one of this topic. We w...
2021-01-1625 min
Reed Talk from the WVU Media CollegeEP 30: Election Debrief with Alum Scott WidmeyerNow that Election Day has passed in America, we're left with questions, votes that haven't been counted and a country in limbo. Here to talk about this year's campaign cycle is public affairs expert Scott Widmeyer. Scott started off as a reporter in the 70s, went on to be the youngest press secretary at 23 years old and has had a wide-ranging career in communications ever since. Tune in today, and if you'd like to be connected further with our guest just email wgodwin@mail.wvu.edu. Subscribe to the show and be sure to follow @WVUMediaCollege for the latest...
2020-11-0524 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerVOTE: The 2020 ElectionWelcome back to Cross Currents! This is the final episode of our fourth season, and we have one message to share: VOTE. Joining Scott and Maura Flynn today are guests Barry Chaiken, Lenny Steinhorn, Jason Bridges, Alison Peck, Rev. Matthew Wright and Catherine Mackay. And, we'll finish with a clip from “Vote,” written and directed by TaNisha Fordham. You can find the full video of this beautiful, moving performance here: https://youtu.be/4ZWP3KvPUd8.
2020-10-3154 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerMaking America Read AgainOn the show this week, it's all about disrupting media-- from fake news to political legacies, and what's critical to know as you cast a ballot. Featuring authors Cindy Otis and Jonathan Alter, both out with brand new books; highlights from journalists working in the field through COVID-19; and a segment from Inside Appalachia, an incredible podcast from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day. Make sure you're subscribed to NPR Cross Currents on your favorite streaming platform and follow along @NPRCrossCurrents!
2020-10-1754 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerCoronavirus, Chaos and ConversationThis week on NPR Cross Currents, we're joined by writers Jonathan Alter and Crocker Snow Jr., featuring reading recommendations from Tim Ehrenberg and a story on artist Robert Villamagna's COVID-19 recovery-- with partners 100 Days in Appalachia and the American Pops Orchestra. Make sure to download, subscribe and rate the show today & follow @NPRCrossCurrents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
2020-10-1054 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerCOVID-19, Debates and Voting with Guests John Dean and Angela MayfieldWhat's on the agenda today? President Donald Trump was taken to Walter Reed on Friday for coronavirus treatment, joining over 7 million Americans who've been infected so far. Candidate for Georgia HD 67 Angela Mayfield Warner joins us to talk about the looming election and voter turnout w/ @senatormaura who unpacks the first debate. We’re also celebrating the passing of feminist icon Helen Reddy, the artist behind I Am Woman, died on Tuesday. Then, @swidmeyer interviews fmr. Nixon counsel @JohnWDean on his new book, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and his Followers. It covers the president's time in the WH...
2020-10-0353 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerRemembering RBG As The Election Looms AheadThis week on Cross Currents, Scott is joined by writer, lecturer and former Nixon White House counsel John Dean; his latest book, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and His Followers, was released last month. Then, Maura Flynn dives into the state of feminism amid the impending election as we celebrate the life and legacy of progressive icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Download the show today and be sure to follow @NPRCrossCurrents to stay up-to-date on our cultural commentary in a rapidly changing world.
2020-09-2654 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerMeditation, Mantras and Music: Breaking the Stress CycleThis weekend on NPR Cross Currents, we're joined by musical duo Junelle and Abe Kunin to talk about their latest project with the Dalai Lama, public health expert Dr. Chris Martin and Sue O'Connell from Nantucket Bookworks-- also featuring a segment from West Virginia Public Broadcasting on the new book, Appalachian Fall. Tune in today and make sure you're following along @NPRCrossCurrents for the latest updates!
2020-09-1954 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerDisrupting Healthcare, Finance - Labor Day Weekend 2020Happy Labor Day weekend, listeners! Cross Currents is back this week to talk about the pandemic as we begin month six of our heavily-disrupted new day-to-day normal. Joining us today are Dr. Barry Chaiken, a Harvard-trained doctor who is board certified in Public Health and one of the nation’s leading experts applying public health technology during crises; and Sheila Bair, NYT bestselling author, former college president and FDIC chair who played a critical role in the federal response to the '08 financial crisis. Tune in now and make sure you're following @nprcrosscurrents to stay up-to-date with the show!
2020-09-0554 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerRNC, Back to School in 2020Summer is quickly winding down as students begin the next school year, however complicated, and this week we're wrapping up coverage on the political conventions that kick the 2020 campaigns into high gear. Joining us today to unpack the RNC are political strategists David Avella and David Leiter. Then, we move on to higher education, speaking with public health expert and instructor Dr. Christopher Martin, first-time freshman Christina Rufo and resident assistant Hunter Bennett. Download today and make sure to follow the show @nprcrosscurrents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
2020-08-2954 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerOne Convention Down, One To GoWe're halfway through the 2020 Democratic/Republican conventions, and this week on Cross Currents we're joined by two experts to help us unpack-- Frank Fahrenkopf, chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1983 to 1989 and current Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates; and Loretta Ucelli, Director of White House Communications during the Presidency of Bill Clinton from 1999 to 2001.Then, Bruce Mehlman joins the conversation to talk about the future of policy-- and how it may be coming faster than we think. You'll also hear a segment from West Virginia Public Broadcasting's #InsideAppalachia on finding some extra cash right in...
2020-08-2252 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerDeeper Discourse: Elections, Economics and EquityWhat's the word on Washington, D.C. streets ahead of the 2020 election? Could UBI help rebuild Appalachia? What books on race should top your list? Today on NPR Cross Currents we're joined by the dynamic news duo Peter Baker of The New York Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker, Wendy Hudson from Mitchell's Book Corner and a segment from 100 Days on Appalachia on economic policy across the U.S. With, as always, Download and subscribe to the show today-- and follow us @nprcrosscurrents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
2020-08-1551 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerSix Months In: Challenges, Cures and CultureWe’re talking about the next step of the pandemic, WW2-era child refugees and a look inside the White House— new episode, streaming now with * Sally Susman, Pfizer Executive Vice President/Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. She is also vice chair of the Pfizer Foundation and co-chair of Pfizer’s Political Action Committee; * Mary Jordan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, best-selling author and National Correspondent for the Washington Post; * and author Mikhal Dekel who teaches English and Comparative Literature at the City College and the CUNY Graduate Center, and directs CCNY’s Rifkind Center for the...
2020-08-0852 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerSupporting The Arts & Creativity Through COVID-19There are five months left in the year and less than 100 days until the election. This week we're talking about representation, supporting creativity and First Lady Melania Trump with guests - Dawn Hudson, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; - Harvey Mason Jr., Acting President of the Recording Academy; - Tim Ehrenberg, creator of Tim Talks Books; - Mary Jordan, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. Subscribe to the show today and follow us @nprcrosscurrents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
2020-08-0154 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerDisrupting Norms: Trauma, Aviation and Social MediaToday we welcome to the show Karen Gross, author of the new book Trauma Doesn't Stop at the School Door; Kenny Dichter, aviation entrepreneur; and Helen Bouygues of the Reboot Foundation. Tune in, share with a friend and be sure to follow us on social media @NPRCrossCurrents!
2020-07-2554 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerSummer's Pandemic Pulse CheckTune in! We're talking Canada, voting, literature, healthcare and beyond with guests Paul Frazier, Peter Loge, Bruce Bond, Sue O'Connell and Thomas Koulopoulos-- along with, as always, great music from the American Pops Orchestra. Stream the show today and follow us @NPRCrossCurrents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
2020-07-1854 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerDeeper Discourse: The Search For Common GroundThis week on NPR Cross Currents we're focusing on civil discourse, corporate welfare, recent environmental happenings and mixing politics with spirituality-- with guests Peter Loge, Bruce Bond, Lisa Conyers and Linda Seger. Tune in now!
2020-07-1154 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerJuly 4: A Complicated HolidayIn prime 2020 fashion, Independence Day has the country reflecting on patriotism through unparalleled unrest. Our guests are pushing the conversation forward: Luke Frazier, Nikki Fleming, Linda Seger, Alexis Michelle— along with a collection of voices from Appalachia. From confederate statue controversy to celebrating the arts, safety, spirituality and beyond, we’re getting into it.
2020-07-0454 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerCelebrating This Historic Pride MonthListen in as we dive into Pride 2020 with policymakers, cultural trailblazers and leaders of the LGBTQIA+ community who are paving the way to inclusivity. This week the NPR Cross Currents team is joined by Alexis Michelle, David Mixner, Julian Cyr and Rosemary Ketchum-- with pride-centric music from the incredible American Pops Orchestra.
2020-06-2754 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerCaring for Children Through COVID-19: Experts Weigh InThis week on NPR Cross Currents, we're tackling how the pandemic is affecting families with guests Dr. Phil Fisher, Anne-Marie Phelan, Frank Sesno, Lenny Steinhorn and Richard Rothstein. We're also featuring two of our 2020 partners-- a hands-on, kid-friendly project from 100 Days in Appalachia (produced in partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting) and a performance from the American Pops Orchestra with artist Milck.
2020-06-2053 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer#BlackLivesMatter: Standing Together to Demand and Enact ProgressThis week on Cross Currents we hear from leaders on the front lines of civil discourse in America. We hope the show and our guests cast new light on the darkness of the current hour through endurance, patience and reconciliation. Follow the show at @nprcrosscurrents and subscribe to stay tuned in.
2020-06-1353 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer2020 Brings Surge of Change for AmericaThere's a lot going on in our world. We're chiming in. NPR Cross Currents is back for season four-- with twice the episode length, more in-depth coverage than ever, incredible guest hosts, collaborative partners and more. Follow the show at @nprcrosscurrents and subscribe to keep tuned in.
2020-06-0654 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerNPR Cross Currents in 2020: Q/A with Host Scott WidmeyerFilled with new segments, guest hosts, collaborations and more, this season of Cross Currents has quite a few new ventures in store. Tune in for Scott's insight on all that's new before season four begins this weekend!
2020-06-0406 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerSEASON 4 TRAILER: Welcome Back to Cross Currents!Our fourth season of Cross Currents is premiering next Saturday, June 6. Tune in this week for a Q&A with host Scott Widmeyer as he dives into what's new for 2020-- guest hosts, new segments,
2020-05-2902 minConversations on WealthCybersecuritySarah Widmeyer, Director, Wealth Strategies, and Scott Stennett, COO & Director, Operations & IT, discuss how Richardson Wealth keeps clients safe from online risks, and what precautions clients can take.
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2020-04-1521 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerDoing the Lord's Work in Africa--Vanessa Kerry and Seed Global HealthSix Sub-Saharan nations in Africa are benefiting from the work of one US-based NGO, Seed Global Health. This part of the world--dealing with the worst diseases-- faces severe shortages of health care professionals. This is where SEED is on the scene training doctors, nurses and midwives. Learn more from my conversation with Dr. Vanessa Kerry, SEED founder.
2019-10-1609 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerHealth Disparities Are Real for Black AmericansSome might look at this problem as Mission: Impossible. Not so, however, for the National Black Leadership Commission on Health when it comes to tackling the huge disparities that continue to exist around the health of black Americans. Whether its HIV-AIDS, mental health, breast cancer, heart disease, diabetes, the black community in America suffers at far greater rates. My interview with C. Virginia Fields illustrates what her organization is doing to educate and mobilize among this population cohort of nearly 40 million.
2019-10-0811 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerOur Health System in Transition--Self-Care New Mantra"Health care as we know it won't exist" in the near future, says pharma exec Ian Marks. He points to new consumer-driven movement called self-care that will be transformative. Learn more in this #NPR @IHeartRadio interview about this market disruption where the health and digital worlds collide.
2019-09-3013 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerStill Time To Take Action! Climate Change and Our IslandsThe U.S. is a nation of islands--from Puerto Rico to Guam to Nantucket and more. But, the fate of these islands and the millions who live on them is at risk because of climate change. Think rising sea levels, increased frequency/intensity of storms and warming waters. My show this week is a prelude to Climate Week NYC and UN climate talks. I sit down with CBS News Weather Expert Jeff Beradelli and Arturo Garcia-Costas from NY Community Trust to assess first-hand how big this crisis really is, and what citizens can do.
2019-09-1523 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerNational Presbyterian Church Confronts Head-on America's Obsession Around GunsWhat's the answer to America's obsession with guns? Will Congress take action when it returns this month in response to multiple mass shootings over the summer in Texas, Ohio and California? Learn what one mainstream US church denomination is doing to bring opposing sides together to talk about the crisis and to take steps to limit the rampage of gun violence. I sit down with the Rev. Deanna Hollas, who recently was installed in the Presbyterian Church as Minister of Gun Violence Prevention, and she talks about her new mission.
2019-09-0922 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer6 Huge Questions We All Should Ponder Heading Into Fall 2019The turn from summer to fall, in many ways is a call to get serious again. Time for thinking about the future? To consider how each one of us can make a difference. Cross Currents host Scott Widmeyer offers up 6 Questions for us to ponder, and hopefully take action on.
2019-09-0202 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerHow Music is Transforming One Young Woman's LifeThis NPR Nantucket Cross Currents segment is about teenager Charlotte Weinstein and her passion for music. Her musical journey began at age 5, and now at age 15, she has transformed into an accomplished pianist. Learn more about how this young woman looks at the world, her studies, and her hopes for the future.
2019-09-0110 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThe Trade War, Guns and 2020 Elections Loom Large This Fall in DCThe trade battle between President Trump and China looms large as the US heads into the Labor Day holiday. Plus, Congress will return soon. Will they take up gun legislation or will status quo continue? Peter Baker of the NY Times and Susan Glasser of the New Yorker puts it all in perspective.
2019-08-3011 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerDelacey: A New Star Is BornWe sit down with young recording sensation Delacey who talks about her new stardom as a singer with three new hit singles in 2019. First a writer and now a singer, Delacey says she's committed to both. Join me and Hitco Music founder Charles Goldstuck as we go indepth with this 27-year-old phenom in terms of her passion and inspiration.
2019-08-2624 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerCelebrating 50 Years of Woodstock: Its Magic and Impact on the World50 years ago this weekend, nearly a half million people descended on Max Yasgur's farm in the Catskills to celebrate peace, love and togetherness. Woodstock 1969 was a turning point in music and in uniting many to fight for social justice. This show looks at the music from Santana, Canned Heat, Hendrix and Janis Joplin and we talk to the editor of the Woodstock Times who made the trek to Bethel, NY for the Festival. Will something like this ever happen again? Listen in!
2019-08-1624 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThe Trump Circus, Maddening Battle Among Dems & Calling Out Pro-Trump Corporate EliteWe sit down with two of America's top journalists--the New Yorker's Susan Glasser and Peter Baker from NY Times to unravel a maddening period in the Trump America that we live in. From mass shootings to a call for stricter gun laws to the stability of Joe Biden and Trump's consistent approval ratings, you'll want to listen in to Baker/Glasser and also hear our conversation about how corporate America and their elite CEOs will be exposed for their "quiet" support of Trump/Pence in 2020.
2019-08-1024 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerBringing Light, Not Heat to Public DiscourseAnger, hate and a general disconnect from society seems to pervade our everyday lives more and more. We saw it this weekend in Dayton and El Paso. We hear it in statements from our elected leaders. We see it on the streets of Charlottesville, Washington DC and other places. One group, Common Ground Commitee, led by Bruce Bond is trying to "bring light, not heat to public discourse." We sit down with Bond to get his take. We can all make a difference by increasing voter turnout in primary elections so that all voices are heard, Bond says, and we...
2019-08-0512 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerShades of Kennedy vs Carter Fight Evident in 2020 Democratic BattleWhat is the future for the Democrats? As we watch 2020 unfold, things are getting ugly among the multitude of candidates. Who prevails? Left vs right vs center? Many see shades of what tore the party apart in 1980 when incumbent President Jimmy Carter was challenged by Senator Ted Kennedy. We talk with Yahoo's Jon Ward on his new book, "Camelot's End."
2019-08-0111 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerLeading Economist Blasts Top-Down Economy and FED Plans for Lower Interest RatesMacroeconomist David Smick has a lot to say about the US and global economy. First, the top-down Wall Street driven economy is leaving many behind and fueling cycle of hate and a feeling of humiliation among many Americans. He also points to his fear of a global currency war and is not supportive of FED lowering interest rates. He calls the debt created by this approach a "ticking time bomb.
2019-07-2924 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerMusic Man Charles Goldstuck and his posse of talent from JLo to Big BoiMy interview with music entrepreneur Charles Goldstuck looks at the future of the industry and we talk about his rise to fame; leaving South Africa for the US. And how he started his career with icons like Clive Davis to now representing JLo, Big Boi and much of today's top recording talent.
2019-07-2024 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerEpidemic in Health: Race to Conquer SuperbugsEach year, the presence of a superbug contributes to the deaths of 20,000 Americans because the infection is so powerful that it's antibiotic-resistant. How is this happening? What is modern medicine doing to turn this around? We talk with author/Dr. Matt McCarthy about this health epidemic and learn how it's impacting the lives of real people as told in his new book just published by Penguin Random House.
2019-07-0724 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer50 Years Later--World Pride 2019; Solid Progress Along with SetbacksThe 1969 Stonewall uprisings are being marked this weekend at World Pride 2019 in NYC. That event, 50 years ago, unleashed an entire movement to bring equality to the LGBTQ community. Significant progress has happened. We interview NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson who is viewed as a rising star in the gay political world. And we talk with Syracuse University professor Mara Sapon-Shevin on how LGBTQ history is or is not making it in today's school curriculum.
2019-06-2824 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerTurning the Tide of Cancer's CurseNearly 2 million Americans annually are diagnosed with cancer. With immunotherapy, there's new hope in the race to cure cancer. Learn more in my interview with NY Times best-selling author Charles Graeber.
2019-06-1824 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerPolitical Chaos and Media MadnessFrank Sesno, former CNN DC bureau chief and White House correspondent, sits down with us for an informative chat around the chaos that engulfs the White House and Congress. Sesno, now head of the GW School of Media & Public Affairs, also weighs in on issues impacting a free and independent media and higher ed's ROI.
2019-06-0124 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerHow Summer is Done in Two Cool East Coast TownsFrom the NY Times to CNN to Conde Nast and the Washington Post, two towns--Shepherdstown WV and Nantucket MA--are regularly hailed as summer holiday spots. For the arts, it's Shepherdstown and its acclaimed Contemporary American Theater Festival featuring 6 new American plays in rep. For sailing, the beaches and escaping the heat, it's Nantucket plus its Theatre Workshop of Nantucket featuring musical classics and more. Sit back for 25 minutes and learn a little more on how the performing arts soothes our soul, provokes the thought process and allows us to learn from history as I interview CATF's Ed Herendeen and TWN's...
2019-05-2524 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerArne Duncan On Schools, Teachers, Unions, Gangs, Economy, Politics & MoreFormer US Secretary of Ed Arne Duncan talks candidly on how US schools are doing, the wave of crime hitting cities like Chicago and he underscores the importance of education for everyone. Plus he talks about the good days and the bad days during his tenure in the Obama administration. And he scorns the pitfalls of not rewarding teachers.
2018-10-2224 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerHillbilly Elegy's JD Vance Challenged in New Book on AppalachiaWriter/historian Elizabeth Catte has her own interpretation of what's going on in Appalachia today and it's far different from the total gloom perspective laid out by J.D. Vance in his book, "Hillbilly Elegy." We interview Catte on her 2018 book on this region that is bigger than Alaska, runs from NY State to Mississippi, and comprises 25 million residents.
2018-10-1310 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThe West Wingers/Obama Style; Yes We Still Can!Former president Obama led the "Yes, We Can" charge with his candidacy in 2008 in contrast to the current president's "Make America Great Again." We sit down with Gautam Raghavan to talk about the book he has co-authored, "West Wingers," where 18 key Obama staffers write about their WH days as they chased dreams and created hope.
2018-10-1312 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer2 wise women and their books on living life to the fullest even in dark timesAnne Goodwin and Ella Wall Prichard are two amazing women. Listen to my show and come away relaxed and fulfilled. Anne, in her book, Come to the Lake, teaches us to disconnect and relax. Ella, in her book, Reclaiming Joy, speaks to the one million US women who lose their husbands unexpectedly.
2018-10-0824 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerUS company pays it forward around educationWe know IBM for its 100-plus year legacy around data and innovation. That legacy extends deep into American education with the role they play around teaching, P-Tech high schools and trying to close the skills gap. My interview with Grace Suh sheds a lot of light on real social responsibility.
2018-10-0224 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerMove Over Me Too? Did You Know We Have A Boy Crisis?There's been lots of great focus on how women are the prime victims of sexual harassment, but little has been heard about the crisis impacting boys in the US and globally. Our show today opens a window to look at how boys to men are in deep despair. Our guest is Warren Farrell, co-author of top-selling boy, "The Boy Crisis." You will be surprised by what you learn from this growing phenomenon.
2018-09-1524 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThinking Careers? Never Too Early to StartWe talk with American Student Assistance president Jean Eddy and get her insight on higher ed and student debt. Plus, we look at ASA's new initiative to reach middle school students across the USA to begin the thought process around planning for careers. Whether it's a college degree or a certificate in high-paying skilled fields, there's much to pick from. And more info is available at the new www.asa.org
2018-09-0722 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerAFT's Weingarten: Teacher Activism, Public Support--'Hope in Darkness'Our back-to-school/Labor Day show features American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten. Wide-ranging discussion on unparalleled support for public school teachers, the Supreme Court, the decline of the middle class and the "extremism" coming from Trump-DeVos administration. Weingarten calls this a "hope in darkness" period.
2018-08-3122 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerA Rough and Tumble Week for Trump--What's Next? Thoughts on midterms, foreign policyWith the Paul Manafort guilty verdict and Michael Cohen's guilty plea, President Trump faced one of his toughest weeks since taking office. What's ahead? How does he hold his base and/or grow it ahead of the midterms? Where is the US headed around big foreign policy matters? We talk with NY Times's Peter Baker and the New Yorker's Susan Glasser.
2018-08-2524 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThe Media: Public Good or Enemy of the People?President Trump's tirades against the media may be rallying his followers as he labels the press "the enemy of the people," but much of US opinion goes other way. We interview two leading US journalists--Peter Baker, Chief White House correspondent/NY Times; and Susan Glasser, columnist/NewYorker for their assessment. And we talk about how more than 200 US media orgs take to the editorial page to challenge President.
2018-08-1824 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThe Media: A Public Good or Enemy of the People?As President Trump continues to attack media as "enemy of the people," we sat down and talked with two top journalists--Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent/NY Times, and Susan Glasser, columnist/New Yorker, and heard their thoughts on the impact of his words. All of this coincides with more than 200 US media outlets expounding on importance of a free media.
2018-08-1824 minNPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerLegalizing marijuana for commercial and medical use. The pros and cons.The march to make marijuana legal in many states is underway. But, the debate continues on whether this is medically sound and practical. We interview proponent Matt Simon from the Marijuana Policy Project and doubter Dr. James Berry, addiction specialist/WVU School of Medicine.
2018-08-1122 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerExploring Our Environment: A Look at Disease, Genetics, and Climate ChangeToday we are more aware than ever that our environment is changing, but what happens if we intentionally alter it? MIT’s Kevin Esvelt joins Cross Currents to discuss how he and the Sculpting Evolution Group are using genetic alterations to fight disease. 40% of Nantucket residents have had Lyme disease, and he may have a solution. Kevin and his team want to genetically alter wild organisms – mice – and release them into the environment to kill off the tick population that carries Lyme. Then, the adventurous author Crocker Snow Jr. discusses his new book Nantaska, which takes a stunning look at the si...
2018-08-0623 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerBottom-Up: Using Research and Attitude to Take Control of Your Health and Finances30 million Americans deal with diabetes on a regular basis, and 60% of those people are taking statin drugs. Dr. Peter Toth startled many with research revealing that diabetes patients with high triglycerides face risks like heart attacks and strokes when they take statins. Join us as we learn what this data means, and how the public can stay informed and take control over their health. Then, economist and bestselling author David Smick returns to Cross Currents to discuss the Trump Fiscal Doctrine and foreign relations.
2018-07-3024 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerAttitude in America: How a Forgotten Main Street Is Influencing Our EconomyThe 2016 presidential election saw the rise of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders - a political backlash brought on by “main street” America feeling forgotten in our world of corporate capitalism. David Smick predicted that backlash. Smick is an expert on macroeconomics, has advised politicians on both sides of the aisle, from Bill Bradley to Ronald Reagan, and authored the bestselling book The Great Equalizer. He joins us at Cross Currents to break down the state of the American economy and the American Dream, and how they're both being influenced by a sense of hatred running through the country.
2018-07-2024 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThe State of Our States: Where Our Administration, Supreme Court, and Middle Class Stand TodayConnecticut Governor Dan Malloy returns to Cross Currents to discuss the state of our states leading up to November's midterm elections. We dive into the administration, the new Supreme Court nomination, and what the middle class needs today.
2018-07-1324 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer242 Years of Problem Solving in America: A look at the debt, the administration, and where we are nowAs the 4th of July approaches, Cross Currents looks at the state of America today, 242 years after its inception. Co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) offers his take on the deficit, tariffs, and the Trump administration. Plus, college students Evan Rufrano and Brittany Brown, finalists in the Peterson Foundation’s Up to Us competition, discuss the national debt and Generation Z’s outlook on America.
2018-06-2824 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerPride: A look at elections, marches, and community 50 years after StonewallOn this episode of Cross Currents, we turn our attention to issues impacting the broader gay community 50 years after the Stonewall Riots. We talk with former Houston Mayor and the President/CEO of Victory Fund, Annise Parker, as she discusses the uptick in LGBTQ candidates winning elections, and with Sean Allen about his effort to bridge a generational gap by organizing Nantucket's first Pride March.
2018-06-1422 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerBursting a media bubble: unique summer reporting project linking WVU-GW comms studentsThis summer, three students from WVU’s Reed College of Media and three students from GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs are teaming up for an indepth reporting project to assess the Atlantic Coast pipeline’s impact on West Virginia. These students go behind the scenes and talk with advocates and opponents, and they look at the economics and science behind the technology. Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer interviews two of the student reporters and their faculty advisors.
2018-06-0723 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerHelping take the loneliness out of cancerCancer is that dreaded 6-letter word that none of us likes to hear. But, thanks to Belong, the world's fastest growing cancer patient/caregiver social network, and its partner, the American Cancer Society, there's now an outlet to share, learn and get support. We interview global oncologist Dr. Daniel Vorobiof on this new network and also learn the impact fatigue has on cancer patients. Plus, we interview a fitness expert on how exercise can positively affect health outcomes.
2018-05-3024 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerState of our States: Iowa Leads Pack, LA LastCrossCurrents looks at how our states are doing. We talk with US News Editor Brian Kelly and learn how Iowa climbed 5 notches to #1 State this year as MA lost its top rank (2017) and fell 7 spots. And media pro Kelly weighs in on US media and gives them an average grade.
2018-05-2224 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThe Male Assault on Women--when will it stop?#MeToo movement is unleashing a widespread global revolution of women speaking out. All of this is happening when more and more high-powered men are accused of sexual harassment. Hear from an expert on what this means for gender equality in the days and years ahead.
2018-05-1024 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerDrones are coming to your communityLearn more on US DOT Drone innovation zones and how they will impact your community. They'll impact health, transportation, aerospace, delivery, and innovation. Drone expert Mark Ryan tells us what the next few years will look like.
2018-04-3023 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerAs the world turns--Populism is at play and Democracy erodes?Our guest is Barnard College professor Sheri Berman, a renowned expert on how political movements are shaping our world in the 21st century. Berman discusses how populism is playing out on our soil and in places like Poland and Hungary.
2018-02-0924 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThe Corporatization of US Health CareCross Currents takes a close look at how a leading West Coast doctor is a huge advocate for his patients. Dr. Ramin Javahery, chief of neurosurgery at Long Beach Memorial Med Center, speaks out on the pitfalls of how corporatization is often unhealthy and creates bigger problems for individuals who are navigating the system. Hear the story of a true "shepherd" in health care.
2017-12-0913 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerThese magic capsules could be harmful to your hearth healthDr. R. Preston Mason talks with us about his research presented to AHA around over-the-counter (non-FDA approved) fish oil supplements that contain mercury, are high in saturated fats and sugar, raise lipid levels and deplete anti-oxidant status.
2017-12-0110 min