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A Touch of Grey
The Talk Show for Grownups
 Audio Archives for March 2009

3/28/2009

Carole in Africa

Carole will talk about her visit to Burkima Faso.

 

 

3/28/2009

Ari Fleischer

He is the former White House Press Secretary in the Bush administration and the current head of Fleischer Sports Communications. He will talk about new ideas and emerging technologies that can help correct the mistakes made in the past and better protect us in the future.

 

3/28/2009

Ellen Ratner/Mario Livio

He is a senior astrophysicist and head of the office of public outreach at the Hubble Space Telescope Science Institute. He is the author of three critically acclaimed previous books: “The Equation That Couldn’t be Solved,”  “The Golden Ratio,” and “The Accelerating Universe.” He will talk about his latest book, “Is God A Mathematician?” {Simon & Schuster}

 

3/28/2009

Steve Weisman

Steve will talk about tax law changes that permit people to use their life insurance or annuities to buy long term care insurance in a tax advantaged manner.

 

 

3/28/2009

Harriet Brown

She is a regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine and the author of “Feed Me! Writers Dish About Food, Eating, Weight, and Body Image.” {Ballantine Books} Go to www.harrietbrown.com for more information.

 

3/28/2009

Sheila Burke RN

She is the acting dean of the Kaplan University School of Nursing and will talk about the need for qualified nurses. Go to www.kaplan.edu for more information.

 

3/28/2009

Steven Dawson & Nancy Lundebjerg

He is the president of PHI, a national non-profit working to improve the quality of eldercare and disability services by supporting quality jobs for direct care workers. She is the president of the American Geriatric Society and co-convener of  the Eldercare Workforce Alliance.

 

3/28/2009

Richard Neer

 

 

 

 

3/21/2009

Meg Federico

She is the author of “Welcome To the Departure Lounge: Adventures in Mothering Mother.” {Random House} The book is about her emotional journey of caring for her mother Addie and step-father Walter that ended in a way Meg never imagined.

 

3/21/2009

Dr. Cheryl Phillips

She is the president-elect for the American Geriatric Society and will discuss the fact that seniors are enjoying more sex later in life. Topics include using the same medications for women that they do on men. This is part 2 of the interview.

 

3/21/2009

Ellen Ratner/Dr. Thomas Perls

He was the head writer of the hit TV series “Highway To Heaven.” His live theatre credits include “Rain Man,” “Terms Of Endearment,” and the inspiring new off Broadway hit “Irena’s Vow” starring Tovah Feldshuh. {Irena’s vow will open ON Broadway on March 29th} He will talk about his book, “Postcards From Heaven: Messages Of Love From the Other Side.” {Free Press} Go to www.postcardsfromheavenonline.com for more information.

 

3/21/2009

Steve Weisman

Steve will talk about the dangers of life settlement agreements.

 

 

 

 

3/21/2009

Anne LeClaire

She is the author of “Listening Below the Noise: A Meditation On the Practice Of Silence.” {Harper Collins} Go to www.anneleclaire.com for more information.

 

3/21/2009

Dr. Joe Schwarz

He is an award-winning chemist, university science director, and media personality and the author of “An Apple A Day: The Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths About the Foods We Eat.” {Other Press} This is part 2 of the interview.  Topics include the myths about diets.

 

3/21/2009

Mary Beth Sammons

She is the author of “Second Acts That Change Lives: Making a Difference in the World.” {Conari Press} It is a collection of stories of people who had a vision, committed to it, and made it happen. You can e-mail Mary Beth at marybethsammons@aol.com.

 

3/21/2009

Richard Neer

 

 

 

 

3/14/2009

Dorothy Dale Kloss

She is 85 years old and the ‘world’s oldest still performing showgirl” in the just published Guinness World Records 2009 edition. She can be seen performing with the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies from late October through may 17th. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 760-327-0225. 

 

3/14/2009

Dr. Cheryl Phillips

She is the president-elect for the American Geriatric Society and will discuss the fact that seniors are enjoying more sex later in life. She will offer tips on how to stay safe while sexually active. This is part 1 of the interview. Part 2 will be played next week. 

 

3/14/2009

Ellen Ratner/Dan Gordon

He was the head writer of the hit TV series “Highway To Heaven.” His live theatre credits include “Rain Man,” “Terms Of Endearment,” and the inspiring new off Broadway hit “Irena’s Vow” starring Tovah Feldshuh. {Irena’s vow will open ON Broadway on March 29th} He will talk about his book, “Postcards From Heaven: Messages Of Love From the Other Side.” {Free Press} Go to www.postcardsfromheavenonline.com for more information.

 

3/14/2009

Steve Weisman

Steve will talk about new proposed regulations for 401(k) investments and what they mean to you.

 

 

 

 

3/14/2009

Anne Kreamer

She is the former executive vice-president and worldwide creative director of Nickelodeon/Nick at Night. She will talk about her book, “Going Gray: How To Embrace Your Authentic Self with Grace and Style.” {Little Brown & Company} 

 

3/14/2009

Dr. Adolph Lombardi

He is clinical assistant professor at Ohio State University and president of medical staff services at New Albany Surgical Hospital, a leading orthopedics hospital in the U.S. He will discuss ways to treat joint pain. For more information, go to www.biomet.com.

 

3/14/2009

Dr. Joe Schwarz

He is an award-winning chemist, university science director, and media personality and the author of “An Apple A Day: The Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths About the Foods We Eat.” {Other Press}

 

3/14/2009

Richard Neer

 

 

 

 

3/07/2009

Cal Ripkin Jr.

He is a national Hall of Famer and the first celebrity member and spokesperson of the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame. It is the Hall of Fame for everyday people with extraordinary lives. Go to www.energizer.com/halloffame now through March 31st by submitting an essay about why your candidate “keeps going” and deserves to be in the Keep Going Hall of Fame. He is best known for breaking Lou Gehrig’s record {2,131} for most consecutive games. {2,632}

 

3/07/2009

Dr. David Trader

He is with the Vintage Institute for Clinical Research and will explain how an investigational Alzheimer’s drug aimed at slowing the disease progression is unlike current medications and how it can offer hope to those with Alzheimer’s. Dr. Trader was the lead investigator of the ICARA study in Los Angeles. For more information call 888-770-6366

 

 

3/07/2009

Ellen Ratner & Jan {Dr. G} Garavaglia

She is America’s best-known medical examiner known as Dr.G to millions of her television viewers on the popular Discovery Health series Dr. G. Medical Examiner. She will talk about her book, “How Not To Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America’s Favorite Medical Examiner.” {Crown} Go to www.hownottodie.com for more information.

 

3/07/2009

Steve Weisman

Steve will talk about an update on Leona Helmsley's Trust that she set up for her dog as well as discuss the issue of trusts for pets and his second topic will be new proposed regulations for 401(k) investments and what they mean to you.

 

 

3/07/2009

Brian Tracy

He is the author of “Reinvention: How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life.” {AMACOM}

 

 

 

3/07/2009

David Dworkin

He is a professional conductor and clarinetist and has performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra for over 36 years. He will talk about a program that he has created called “Conductorcise”: A Sound Workout for Mind, Body and Soul.” It is an exercise program that combines the art of conducting to improve the body and at the same time, engage the mind to promote wellness in a preventative way as well as engaging all in a healthy lifestyle. Go to www.conductorcise.com for more information.

 

3/07/2009

Dr. Abraham Morgantaler

He is Associate Clinical Professor of Urology at Harvard Medical School and the founder of Men’s Health Boston, a center focusing on sexual and reproductive health for men. He will talk about his new book, “Testosterone For Life: Recharge Your Vitality, Sex Drive, Muscle Mass, and Overall Health.” {McGraw-Hill} Go to www.menshealthboston.com for more information.

 

3/07/2009

Richard Neer