What's @ Risk?

What's @ Risk?

Hi, this is Mike Christian, host of What's @ Risk. What's @ Risk is a reprisal of the show that ran on WBZ NewsRadio from 2009 to 2011. Weekly episodes will air every Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. What's @ Risk is a platform for informed guests to discuss an array of current social, economic, environmental, cultural, and business topics in this fragile, divisive, and uncertain time in the world. There are a wealth of topics to be explored. Show content will be available on social media, websites, and podcasts for educational institutions, corporations, nonprofits, authors, educators, social entrepreneurs, and traditional media. Appealing to a broader listening audience, What's @ Risk will be informative and entertaining. The format will revolve around topical issues with interviews, diverse perspectives, and discussions. Listeners, PR professionals, and potential guests can e-mail and text questions, make comments, or inquire about interview opportunities. These listener call-ins will become feedback segments on future shows. I'm excited to bring back What's @ Risk on WBZ NewsRadio and iHeartMedia, given our challenging times. I'm looking forward to providing a platform for meaningful discussion and thought-provoking perspectives.

Episodes

Jordan Rich, Iconic Boston Broadcaster, Producer, Podcaster & Author

November 30, 2024 • 24 mins
Jordan Rich, iconic Boston broadcaster and long-time host of the Jordan Rich Show, discusses his notable career in radio, podcasting, production, public speaking and charitable endeavors. In addition, Jordan speaks candidly about his recent battle with Parkinson’s disease.
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Laura DeDominicis, Executive Director of Nurturing Minds and Elina Green (Casabagge)

November 30, 2024 • 27 mins
Laura DeDominicis, Executive Director of Nurturing Minds and Elina Green (Casabagge), an award-winning student at Sega Girls School in Tanzania, speak warmly and dispassionately about the challenges that young women face in Tanzania and the mission of Nurturing Minds and Sega Girls School to support quality education and leadership skills to help at-risk girls in Tanzania become leaders in their communities.
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Dr. Robyn Riseberg - Founder of Boston Community Pediatrics

November 23, 2024 • 24 mins
Dr. Robyn Riseberg, founder of Boston Community Pediatrics, the first nonprofit pediatric private practice in Massachusetts, discusses the challenges of bringing equity to all children regardless of their insurance or family's ability to pay and addressing the substantial impact of social determinants of health.
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Dr. John Shears, Co-author of the New National Geographic Book & Film - ENDURANCE: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Legendary Ship

November 23, 2024 • 27 mins
Dr. John Shears, coauthor of the new National Geographic book and film, ENDURANCE: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Legendary Ship, talks passionately about Ernest Shackelton’s harrowing survival story and the incredible rescue of all 27 crew member. He also discusses his mission to locate, film, and survey the wreck of Shackleton’s lost ship, the Endurance.
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Elizabeth Mehren, Journalist & Author - I Lived to Tell the World

November 16, 2024 • 24 mins
Journalist and Editor Elizabeth Mehren, is the author of I Lived to Tell the World, the compelling and inspiring profiles of men and women who have endured unthinkable cruelty. Their experiences not only humanize the atrocities often seen in headlines, but also convey a universal message of courage, hope and gratitude.
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Reverend Liz Walker, founder of the Can We Talk Network and Berklee School of Music Therapy Chair Joy Allen

November 16, 2024 • 27 mins
Reverend Liz Walker, founder of the Can We Talk Network and Berklee School of Music Therapy chair Joy Allen discuss music and the arts in the context of violence and trauma: how it heals, how it connects communities, and how it can unlock inner resilience and help people find joy in the wake of tragedy -- all informed by the latest science on how the arts impacts mental health.  
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Lilly Tench, author of Good Business: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Better World

November 9, 2024 • 24 mins
Lilly Tench, author of Good Business: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Better World shares the many ways that businesses can do good in the world and make a positive impact while also delivering a profit for their shareholders.  
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Talmage Boston, Author of How the Best Did It

November 9, 2024 • 27 mins
Talmage Boston, author of How the Best Did It? provides an accessible and insightful exploration of the leadership traits of eight iconic U.S. presidents, delving into their unique leadership styles and providing practical takeaways for contemporary leaders. 
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Krystal Banfield and Misael Martinez of Berklee College of Music

November 2, 2024 • 27 mins
Krystal Banfield and Misael Martinez of Berklee College of Music discuss Berklee’s unwavering commitment to cultural, artistic, and educational development to leverage the power of contemporary music and enable youth from underserved communities to develop musically, academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Dave Tarnowski, Author - The Disappointing Affirmations

November 2, 2024 • 24 mins
Dave Tarnowski, author of The Disappointing Affermations book based on his wildly popular Instagram account of the same name, counters the culture of relentless “toxic positivity” with a realistic take on a disappointing world where failure is always an option, but that’s okay.
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Scott Ryan - Pop Culture Historian - The Last Decade of Cinema

October 26, 2024 • 24 mins
Pop Culture Historian Scott Ryan Explores 1990s Cinematic Gems in The Last Decade of Cinema, discussing iconic films, unpacking cultural impact and nostalgia for film enthusiasts everywhere.
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Mariano Sigman, Leader in Cognitive Neuroscience & Author, The Power Of Words

October 26, 2024 • 27 mins
Mariano Sigman, world-renowned leader in cognitive neuroscience, and author of the new book THE POWER OF WORDS: How to Speak, Listen and Think Better talks about how to leverage language to edit our memories and uncover who we truly are.
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Pamela McElvane, the CEO and founder of P&L Group, Ltd, Author of "The SkiNy on Diversity Recruiting

October 19, 2024 • 24 mins
Pamela McElvane, the CEO and founder of P&L Group, Ltd and author of "The SkiNy on Diversity Recruiting,”provides invaluable insights and strategies for businesses aiming to enhance their recruitment practices with a focus on diversity and inclusion. 
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Casey Soward, Incoming CEO of the Bach Center in Boston

October 19, 2024 • 27 mins
Casey Soward, the executive director of the Cabot Performing Arts Theater in Beverly and the incoming CEO of the Bach Center in Boston. Casey talks about the performing arts industry in today’s changing world and offers some creative ideas for future opportunities at the Wang and Schubert Theaters.
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Alexander Brash, co-author of A Whaler at Twilight: A Long-Lost True Account of Whaling and Redemption

October 12, 2024 • 24 mins
Alexander Brash, co-author of A Whaler at Twilight: A Long-Lost True Account of Whaling and Redemption in the South Pacific talks about his great, great grandfather’s epic journey and the importance of marine conservation in the context of today’s environmental challenges.
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Patricia Cornwell, Legendary Thriller Author

October 12, 2024 • 27 mins
Patricia Cornwell, legendary thriller writer and author of dozens of New York Times bestsellers, talks eloquently about UFO’s, Harriet Beecher Stowe, crime scenes, Jack the Ripper, and her most recent novel, Identity Unknown.
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Dr. Michael Gordon, Addiction Medicine Specialist & Author of The 12 Step Pathway: A Heroic Journey of Recovery.

October 5, 2024 • 24 mins
Dr. Michael Gordon, noted addiction medicine specialist, talks with Mike Christian about addiction in America today and his new book, The 12 Step Pathway: A Heroic Journey of Recovery.
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Rosemary Jolly, Penn State Professor and Author of The Effluent Eye: Narratives for Decolonial Right-Making

October 5, 2024 • 27 mins
Rosemary Jolly, Penn State professor and author of the recently released book, The Effluent Eye: Narratives for Decolonial Right-Making, discusses an approach to human rights that challenges the tired narratives and sparks vital conversations in today's diverse and interconnected world.
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Dr. Jill Long Thompson, Former Congresswoman & Author

September 28, 2024 • 24 mins
Dr. Jill Long Thompson is a former congresswoman from Indiana and author/editor of Across the Aisle, Why Bipartisanship Works for America. Citing key points from Across the Aisle, Congresswoman Thompson argues persuasively that, time and again, bipartisanship on the local, state, and national levels has proven integral to moving America forward.
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Jessica Hoppe Author- First In The Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery & The American Dream

September 28, 2024 • 27 mins
Jessica Hoppe is author of the new book First in the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery, and the American Dream. Jessica captures the historical significance of the addiction crisis while sharing a deeply personal, lyrical and compelling story, exploring the pressures of exceptionalism, the impact of intergenerational trauma, and the shame associated with addiction.
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