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

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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Matt Murphy, former DA, Author of THE BOOK OF MURDER, A Prosecutor’s Journey Through Love and Death

September 21, 2024 • 27 mins
Matt Murphy, former DA and author of THE BOOK OF MURDER, A Prosecutor’s Journey Through Love and Death, reveals his quest for justice through gripping accounts of his investigative work. He offers an honest account of what being a homicide prosecutor demands. Matt also shares his deeply personal story of finding fulfillment and peace in his calling.
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Dr. Kumar Murty - Mathematician, Scholar & Director of the Fields Institute For Research

September 21, 2024 • 24 mins
Dr. Kumar Murty is a distinguished mathematician and scholar at the University of Toronto and Director of the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences. Drawing from his dual expertise in science and philosophy, Murty illuminates the interconnectedness of mental acuity and spiritual enlightenment.
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Don Was, Grammy Award Winning Producer & Musician

September 14, 2024 • 24 mins
Don Was, Grammy award winning producer, musician, filmmaker, and president of Blue Note Records, talks about his career, his influences, and what differentiates the musicians in the Folk Americana Hall of Fame inaugural class of inductees.
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Hank Phillippi Ryan - Emmy-Winning Investigative Reporter & Author

September 14, 2024 • 27 mins
Hank Phillippi Ryan, Emmy-winning investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH – TV and bestselling author of 15 novels of suspense, provides keen insights on her early television career, her unique and incredibly successful creative process, and her relentless pursuit of justice.  
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Amy Shei, President and CEO Health Foundation of Central MA & Jenna Day, Director of Development at RCAP Solutions

September 7, 2024 • 24 mins
Amy Shei, President and CEO of the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts and Jenna Day, Director of Development at RCAP Solutions speak knowledgeably and caringly about the health impact to nearly half a million Massachusetts residents that rely on unregulated drinking water from private wells.
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Todd Zion - Todd Zion, Founder/CEO of Akston Biosciences

September 7, 2024 • 27 mins
Todd Zion, founder and CEO of Akston Biosciences provides keen insights on the explosion of pet and companion animals ownership in the United States and the corresponding focus on keeping them healthy through new medicines and immunotherapies.
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George Howard Berklee College of Music Professor On The Music Business & RAIDAR

August 31, 2024 • 24 mins
George Howard, noted record label executive, artist representative, media advisor/investor and Berklee College of Music professor, talks with Mike Christian about music licensing, support for the arts, and Berklee’s new licensing application, RAIDAR.
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Julie Bauke - The Bauke Group, Employee Expert

August 31, 2024 • 27 mins
Julie Bauke, Founder and Chief Career Strategist with The Bauke Group weighs in on how difficult this environment is for workers who want to find new jobs and how challenging it is for employers to recruit and retain quality employees.
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Joan Baez - Folk Singer/Songwriter Activist & FARHOF Inductee

August 24, 2024 • 24 mins
Joan Baez, iconic folk singer, songwriter, and activist discusses her early musical influences and career, social and cultural activism, and her recent induction into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame.
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Actor Jamie Hector

August 24, 2024 • 27 mins
Actor Jamie Hector and four of the current participants in Moving Mountains, a nonprofit theater-based youth organization that Jamie founded in 2007, talk passionately about how the organization provides access and opportunity for youth to learn the creative and business sides of the Arts. Jamie is best known for his prominent roles on The Wire and Bosch.
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Tom Rush - Legendary Folk Singer/Songwriter & Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF)

August 23, 2024 • 27 mins
Tom Rush legendary folk musician and advisory board member for the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, talks about his 60+ year career in music, his new album, and keen observations around the FARHOF inaugural class of inductees.
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Jordan Rich - WBZ NewsRadio Legend & Co-owner of Chart Productions

August 17, 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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Connor Schoen, co-founder of Breaktime in Boston

August 10, 2024 • 27 mins
Connor Schoen, co-founder of Breaktime in Boston, thoughtfully addresses the root causes of young adult homelessness and effective measures to break the persistent cycle of homelessness.
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Lisa Krassner, the Executive Director of the Concord, MA Museum

August 9, 2024 • 24 mins
Lisa Krassner, the Executive Director of the Concord Museum, discusses the amazing array of cultural and historical objects representing Concord’s multi-faceted history. She also reveals details about the 250 day countdown to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
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