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A Touch of Grey
The Talk Show for Grownups

Audio Archives for February 2009

2/28/2009 Carole Marks & Jin Robertson She went from being a Korean immigrant housemaid to getting her Ph.D at Harvard. She came to America with $100 and little English skills and through determination, she became a U.S. Army Major and Harvard graduate. She is Korea’s most popular motivational speaker and the book chronicling her amazing story is a #1 bestseller with over 400,000 copies sold.	2/28/2009 Dr. John Zeisel He is the president of Hearthstone Alzheimer’s Care Center and the author of “I’m Still Here: A Breakthrough Approach To Understanding Someone Living With Alzheimer’s.” {Avery} This is part 2 of the interview. Part 1 was played last week during this hour. Topics include building a new relationship with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Go to www.thehearth.org for more information.
2/28/2009 Ellen Ratner/Bill Newcott He is the entertainment editor for AARP The Magazine and will talk about The 2009 Movies For Grownups Awards.” “Frost/Nixon” is the year’s best movie for grownups. Go to www.aarpmagazine.org/movies for more information.	2/28/2009 Steve Weisman Steve will talk about companies offering employee benefits for workers caring for elderly relatives.
2/28/2009 Alonzo Mourning He is an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist and Kidney transplant survivor whose charitable foundations help countless people in communities throughout the country. He will talk about his book, “RESILIENCE: Faith, Focus, Triumph.” {Ballantine Books} Go to www.amcharities.org for more information.	2/28/2009 Martha Grove Hipskind She is a brain fitness expert, a gerontologist and creator of Eldercare University. {Eldercare University^SM services include print, broadcast, classroom, and electronic education opportunities for older adults, those who care for them, and those who plan to grow old. At heart, their services are designed to transform the difficult lessons of individual families into creative learning experiences for all who will make the eldercare journey.} She oversees development at The Cardinal at North Hills, a continuing care retirement community in Raleigh, NC. Go to www.thecardinalatnorthhills.com or www.eldercareuniversity.com for more information.
2/28/2009 Carole Marks & Virginia DeBerry She is the author of “What Doesn’t Kill You.” {Touchstone Books} It is based on the real experiences of Virginia and her friend, Donna Grant about crawling out from financial ruin. It is an engaging story about a woman determined to keep things together and come out stronger on the other side. Go to www.deberryandgrant.com for more information.	2/28/2009 Richard Neer
2/21/2009 Carole Marks & George McGovern He represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from 1963 to 1981 and was the Democratic nominee for president in 1972. He was a decorated bomber pilot in World War II, after which he earned his Ph.D. in American history and government at Northwestern University. He will talk about his book, “Abraham Lincoln: The Sixteenth President, 1861-1865” {Times Books}	2/21/2009 Dr. John Zeisel He is the president of Hearthstone Alzheimer’s Care Center and the author of “I’m Still Here: A Breakthrough Approach To Understanding Someone Living With Alzheimer’s.” {Avery} This is part 1 of the interview. Part 2 will be played next week during this hour. Topics include a new philosophy of care in working with someone who has Alzheimer’s. Go to www.thehearth.org for more information.
2/21/2009 Ellen Ratner/Carole Marks & Brenda Strong She is probably best known for her recurring role as Sue Ellen Mishkie on “Seinfeld” and can currently be HEARD giving weekly voiceovers on ABC’s smash hit, “Desperate Housewives.” She will discuss how heart disease has personally affected her family and her involvement in promoting women’s heart health through the “Beautify Your Heart” program. Brenda is also a certified Yoga instructor and has taught at UCLA’s Mind-Body Institute. Go to www.metamucil.com/beautify-your-heart/ for more information.	2/21/2009 Steve Weisman Steve will talk about a phony lottery scam that is preying upon many seniors.
2/14/2009 Neil DeGrasse Tyson He is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and serves as the Frederick P. Rose director of the world famous Hayden Planetarium. He will talk about his latest book, “The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet.” {W.W. Norton} In this part of the interview, the topics include Pluto being demoted as a planet.	2/14/2009 Neil DeGrasse Tyson In this part of the interview, the topic includes the differences in the planets and what a planet is.
2/14/2009 Mark Underwood He is a neuroscience researcher and co-founder and president of Quincy Bioscience in Madison, Wisconsin. He is responsible for researching the “calcium binding protein” found in jellyfish and developing it for use as a calcium regulator in the human nervous system. Go to www.prevagen.com or www.quincybioscience.com for more information.	2/14/2009 Steve Weisman Steve will talk about Life Settlement Agreements- A new investment that seems legitimate on its face, but has the potential to be the next subprime mortgage mess.
2/14/2009 Ben Sherwood He is an award-winning journalist who served as executive producer of ABC’s Good Morning America during the two most successful seasons in the show’s 30 year history. He is a graduate of Harvard and Oxford and the author of “The Survivor’s Club: The Secrets and Science That Could Save Your Life.” {Grand Central Publishing} Go to www.survivorsclub.org for more information.	2/14/2009 Bernie Ilson He is the author of, “Sundays With Sullivan: How the Ed Sullivan Show Brought Elvis, The Beatles and Culture To America.” {Rowman & Littlefield}
2/14/2009 Dr. Lawrence Yun He is the chief economist and senior vice president for the National Association of Realtors. He will discuss new legislation with housing in it and what this will mean for senior citizens.	2/14/2009 Richard Neer
2/07/2009 Sally Kellerman She has starred as the infamous Hot Lips Houlihan in Robert Altman’s MASH, one of the most popular feature films of all time for which she was nominated for both an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award. She also starred opposite Rodney Dangerfield in the hilarious movie, “Back To School.” She will talk about her latest CD called “Sally” to be released on February 10^th. Go to www.sallykellerman.com for more information.	2/07/2009 Dr. Gordon Livingston He is a graduate of West Point and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam and is the author of the best-selling “Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart.” He will talk about his latest book, “And Never Stop Dancing: Thirty More True Things You Need To Know Now.” {Da Capo Press} Visit www.gordonlivingston.com for more information.
2/07/2009 Ellen Ratner & Robert Schwalbe He is the author of “Sixty, Sexy, and Successful: A Guide For Aging Male Baby Boomers.” {Praeger} He is a psychoanalyst who has been in private practice for over twenty years and was born and raised in New York City where he lives with his wife of forty two years.	2/07/2009 Steve Weisman Steve will talk about a new economic stimulus package check scam.
2/07/2009 Dr. Richard Wendel He is the author of “Retire With a Mission: Planning and Purpose For the Second Half Of Life.” {Sourcebooks} He is a graduate of Dartmouth College who retired in 1997 after 31 years as a practicing urologic surgeon. He has written extensively about healthcare and volunteerism.	2/07/2009 Suzanne Mintz She is the president and co-founder of the national Family Caregivers association and will talk about an online initiative called ConnectingForCare.com. The purpose is to build an electronic sense of community among caregivers where they can share experiences, post questions and gain insights into how to provide even better care. Go to www.ConnectingForCare.com for more information.
2/07/2009 Lauren Miller She is a fitness trainer, author and Cancer survivor who shares her personal survival story and talks about her new book, “Hearing His Whisper: A Journey Through Cancer and Divorce” {Tate Publishing and Enterprises} based on her journey back from the brink of death. Go to www.laurenmiller.com for more information.	2/07/2009 Richard Neer Richard and Michael will discuss Super Bowl commercials.