The Cultural Scavenger

Brian Stelter bypassed the traditional route and became a successful journalist at The New York Times and anchor at CNN.  We cover a range of subjects from AI to Fox News to politics.  

How do you become a Twitter influencer?  Here's how.  

He's another name you might not recognize from the acting world, but boy has he succeeded in an industry where on any given day, 95% of the union is unemployed.  My dear old pal, John Leslie Wolfe shares his story.

You’ve seen political ads that make candidates look heroic and others that make them look like ax murderers.  What kind of person creates political ads, how does he do it and why?   Find out from my next guest as I start the new season.  

It was difficult to not get really emotional during this interview.  It certainly got me as I listened during the post-production editing.  When you hear Aderson you'll know exactly why.  

How does a kid from Haiti with his only support coming from the guidance of brave parents become a force at one of the most prestigious law schools in the country?  Hear his inspiring story, mixed with humor and humility in the next two episodes.  

Gail Rubin a certified Thanatologist and self described "Doyenne of Death" tackles the how to's of planning for the ultimate destination with humor, grace and food for thought you'd never think of.  

Check out her website after the episode:  http://agoodgoodbye.com

Meet Bill McCarren, the Executive Director of a tabernacle, of hallowed ground--the National Press Club. 

Tessa Sullivan and her husband Brendan can't get back to their home away from home in Stanleytown, VA.  So while she's stuck down under, hear how this brave woman became the face of the #MeToo movement in Australia.

On what would have been her 30th birthday. 

Amanda Simpson talks about her career as a test pilot and the challenges she faced as a transgender woman.  Her amazing story, like many of my guests, is pretty badass.

He's back with another amazing story of getting an innocent man released from prison following a wrongful murder conviction.   And there's more!

Dan Casey is quite a character who has lived a life with enough eclectic stories to fill many a podcast episode.  He's also an example of how one journalist can do amazing things and change lives.  Here's Part 1.  You'll definitely want to return for Part 2!

Some of my progressive friends will go "What!?  You're giving someone at Fox News a forum?"  Yes, I am.  Dana Perino is quite accomplished.  And she's also a kind soul like Alison was.