Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher

Shannon Fisher welcomes Columbia University historian Matthew Connelly to discuss THE DECLASSIFICATION ENGINE: WHAT HISTORY REVEALS ABOUT AMERICA'S TOP SECRETS. In this book, Connelly explores the nature of material classified by the United States government, how and why it is classified and the manner in which (some of) the information is ultimately released to the public. Using the latest techniques in data science, he has analyzed a vast trove of state secrets and unearthed not only what the government does not want us to know but also why they didn’t want us to know it. This podcast covers weapons development, UFOs, Pearl Harbor, The Espionage Act, questions about journalistic ethics involving classified information, and many other aspects of the handling of U.S. intelligence.

Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher delves deeply into the personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on topics we're often told to avoid in polite conversation.

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Shannon Fisher welcomes alternative-spirituality historian Mitch Horowitz to discuss his book, DAYDREAM BELIEVER. This conversation explores the intersection of science and spirituality, parapsychological research, and the power of a single thought or emotion. Horowitz presents actionable methods by which extraphysical aspects of the human mind are parlayed into metaphysical powers.

Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher delves deeply into personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on topics we're often told to avoid in polite conversation.

Follow Shannon on Twitter, Spoutible, Instagram, and Facebook at MsShannonFisher.

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Shannon Fisher welcomes acclaimed author Clancy Martin to discuss his new book, HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF: A PORTRAIT OF THE SUICIDAL MIND. This memoir powerfully depicts a mindset that is incomprehensible to many: the earnest contemplation of suicide. Offering an intimate glimpse of Clancy's personal reality for those trying to understand this concept, and comfort and commiseration for readers who are all too familiar with it, HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF helps readers come to grips with suicidal ideation. The book contains plentiful resources for people struggling with thoughts of suicide and those who have lost a loved one (or fear losing a loved one) to suicide. The best way to address this topic is to confront it head-on, which is what Shannon and Clancy do in this conversation.

Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher delves deeply into the personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on topics we're often told to avoid in polite conversation.

Follow Shannon on Twitter, Spoutible, Instagram, and Facebook at MsShannonFisher.

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Today, Shannon spoke with revered environmental activist Erin Brockovich about our nation's water crisis. We assume our water supply is safe because it is tested and treated by municipalities, but that isn't always the case.  Discovering impurities in a municipal water supply, and ultimately ensuring the situation is rectified, requires persistence, research, and commitment from community members. With the goal of educating and empowering communities in the fight for clean water, Erin Brockovich has written Superman's Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do About It, which is essentially a step-by-step handbook for local citizens to stand up for themselves and their health. The book is packed with helpful information about water quality and community activism in accessible, easy-to-understand terms. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Kate White, former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and New York Times bestselling author, joins Shannon Fisher this week to talk shop! After being at the helm of Cosmo for fourteen years, Kate White left the magazine (and the beauty perks) to concentrate full time on writing. She is a bestselling author of ten works of fiction - six mysteries and four suspense novels. 

Shannon and Kate will discuss the publishing industry, how to jump-start a career in writing, and tips on being a "gutsy girl" who gets ahead in any business. White will offer insight into her work methods, creative inspirations, and the lessons she has learned from making the most of her fabulous and fun life.

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

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Former Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Trent Lott, two of the most prominent political leaders of our time, join Shannon Fisher to discuss their book, Crisis Point: Why We Must - and How We Can - Overcome Our Broken Politics in Washington and Across America. 

In Crisis Point, Daschle and Lott offer perspectives from opposing sides of the aisle. The book examines the polarizing partisanship that has made governing all but impossible in today's political climate. They offer solutions for moving beyond the gridlock to jump-start productivity and bring a spirit of bipartisanship back to our federal government. 

Topics covered are the open seat on the Supreme Court of the United States, current Congressional leadership, the Presidential election, and several other pressing issues in American politics.   

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

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Pamela Paul oversees all books coverage for The New York Times as editor of The New York Times Book Review. The author and editor of seven books, Paul joins Our Lives with Shannon Fisher today to discuss her latest title, 100 THINGS WE'VE LOST TO THE INTERNET. The book examines some of the many social and cultural phenomena that all but vanished in the wake of the digital revolution. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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The United States is facing an affordable housing crisis, and Shannon welcomes sociologist Andrew Ross for a discussion about his latest book, Sunbelt Blues: The Failure of American Housing. The book examines the housing crisis through the lens of a central Florida county in Disney World's back yard, offering perspectives on the experiences of people who find themselves homelessness, or on the brink, and the economic factors that have caused affordable housing to be so elusive today.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website: https://www.press.org/newsroom/cnns-john-king-breaks-down-2020-election-coverage

With a field of primary candidates as large as the Democrats’ in 2020, keeping up-to-date with election news is challenging. The process is even more daunting for political journalists who gather ever-changing data from candidates, pollsters, strategists, and voters across the country. Effectively analyzing and organizing this information into an easily digestible package for the public is a skill that takes years to develop. CNN’s John King, host of Inside Politics, has spent his career covering elections from nearly every angle. King talks to NPC Broadcast/Podcast team member Shannon Fisher about capturing the of-the-moment essence of elections, finding the pulse of America, and the manner in which media coverage of general elections differs from that of crowded primaries.

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Shannon Fisher welcomes The Verge art director Kristen Radtke for a fascinating conversation about Radtke's newest graphic nonfiction book, SEEK YOU: A JOURNEY THROUGH AMERICAN LONELINESS, which explores the epidemic of loneliness in America today on both a micro and macro level. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: MsShannonFisher.

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Traumatic experiences include military combat, childhood sexual and/or physical abuse, experiencing sexual assault as an adult, physical assault or robbery, kidnapping or imprisonment, being in an accident, witnessing an accident, among others. Link to Washington Post article mentioned in the show.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

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Lois Bromfield has had a storied career in comedy. Her Hollywood credits read like a who's who of comedy in its heyday. Still a working stand-up comedian and screenwriter, Lois now lives in Germany and has written a memoir about her crazy exploits in Hollywood. Some of her legendary stories will blow your mind, and they will all leave you in stitches. Lois and Shannon get together today to talk about My Dirty Life in Comedy!

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Shannon welcomes award-winning journalist, Hispanic leader, gubernatorial appointee, and PTSD survivor Julia Torres Barden to the show to discuss the recently published updated version of her memoir, Newyorican Girl: Surviving my Spanglish Life. A Puerto Rican girl from the South Bronx, Julia navigated a series of traumatic events during childhood that shaped her outlook on the world. After traveling to NYC for business on 9/11 and getting stuck on the island of Manhattan amid the aftermath of the fall of the Twin Towers, it wasn't long before all the trauma she'd experienced compounded into panic and led her to a diagnosis of PTSD. Her memoir serves as a reminder to all who have experienced trauma that there is hope in the darkness.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Shannon interviews the authors of 'Let Dogs Be Dogs: Understanding Canine Nature and Mastering the Art of Living with Your Dog.' This book was a joint effort between Brother Christopher of The Monks of New Skete and Marc Goldberg, both long-celebrated and well-respected leaders in the field of dog training.

This book is filled with anecdotes explaining the nature of dog-human relationships, as well as detailed training methods to help the reader get an understanding of a dog's true nature. These case studies reveal how canine nature manifests itself in various behaviors and how to address these behaviors while strengthening your bond with your dog.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website:   https://www.press.org/news-multimedia/audio/exploring-growing-popularity-fair-trade-products 

Shannon Fisher explores fair trade, a manufacturing and distribution process that closely monitors imported products and ingredients from farms to store shelves, with an emphasis on global human rights. Shannon interviews Rodney North, director of Marketing and External Relations for Fairtrade America, which is the foremost domestic certifier of fair trade products. They discuss the certification process and the reasons for the growing popularity of fair trade products. Shannon later speaks to Cheryl Pinto, director of Values Led Sourcing for Ben & Jerry’s, about her company's use of these products. The ice cream manufacturer is the foremost corporate user of fair trade products in the United States.

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Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: MsShannonFisher.

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Shannon welcomes Chipp Kidd, a graphic artist and author of a new book, Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schultz and the Art of Peanuts.  Only What's Necessary is filled with original art from the Charles M. Schultz archives, detailing his career from sketches as a child to his retirement from Peanuts. Shannon and Chip discuss Schultz' life from the perspective of his art.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

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This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website: https://www.press.org/newsroom/retired-ap-reporter-discusses-covering-more-400-executions

Retired Associated Press reporter Michael Graczyk may have witnessed more executions than any journalist in American history. Working at the AP’s Houston bureau, one of Graczyk’s assignments was to cover the Texas Department of Corrections. As part of his job, he witnessed hundreds of executions over his nearly 46-year AP career. In this edition of Update-1, Graczyk talks to NPC Broadcast Podcast member Shannon Fisher about the manner in which he approached his unique and heavy role as a reporter, sharing stories of his interactions with the families of the victims, the inmates and the loved ones of inmates who watched as the death penalty was carried out.

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Renowned Relationship Expert Dr. Sheri Meyers discusses her book, Chatting or Cheating, with Shannon. The book examines the shocking ease with which we slide down the slippery slope from an innocent “friendship” to a full-blown affair in today’s technology-driven world. Dr. Sheri is a regular contributor to ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, television and radio talk shows, and the Huffington Post. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter.

Historian Doris Weatherford joins Shannon to discuss her book, Victory for the Vote: The Fight for Women's Suffrage and the Century that Followed, a detailed history of the women's suffrage movement that also describes the progress and setbacks in the fight for women's equality in the century since suffrage was won. The book highlights the revolutionary women whose activism changed the world, puts historical events into modern context, and contains a foreword by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

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Shannon welcomes legal scholar Linda Monk to discuss her annotated guide to the U.S. Constitution, THE WORDS WE LIVE BY. Monk's book offers a balanced and nonpartisan analysis of American constitutional issues by including perspectives penned and spoken by current and historical figures who represent widely varied ideologies. Readers are free to make up their own minds about how to interpret every aspect of the U.S. Constitution as Monk guides them step-by-step through the fine points of the Preamble, Articles, and Amendments.

In this new, updated edition of the book, Linda Monk explores Supreme Court rulings and debates about hot-button topics like immigration, gay marriage, the right to bear arms, and affirmative action - all currently very relevant topics. Tune in for what is sure to be an educational and thought-provoking discussion.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them.

Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

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This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website:  https://www.press.org/news-multimedia/audio/cybersecurity-journalists   

Journalists are especially vulnerable to hackers trying to access sensitive, confidential data. With growing threats against press freedom around the world, reporters are frequent targets for both public and private sector snooping. It is more important than ever to protect data, drafts, and sources from prying eyes. In this Update-1 podcast, Dr. Andy Yen, CEO and co-founder of ProtonMail, speaks with NPC Broadcast/Podcast team member Shannon Fisher about cybersecurity for journalists. From Virtual Private Networks (VPN) to self-destructing email, there are many options available to journalists who seek to protect their sources, communication, and work. These services and programs, many of which are free to use, make it virtually impossible for outsiders to hack into device storage and email accounts. They provide peace of mind to both journalists and their sources that sensitive discussions will remain private.

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Certified Medical Interpreter Kelly Grzech talks to Shannon about the right of all non-English speaking patients to a medical interpreter. A misunderstanding between doctor and patient can have dire, even fatal, consequences, which can be avoided by using a medical interpreter. It doesn't matter if a patient is a citizen, undocumented immigrant, or traveler from abroad; all non-English speaking patients have a right to medical interpretation. Sadly, many undocumented people avoid seeking healthcare for fear of deportation because this right is not widely known. The right to language assistance is guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act, Section 1557, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

#KellyGrech #MedicalRights #MedicalInterpreter #ACA #TitleVI #CivilRightsAct #AffordableCareAct #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #LanguageServices #ESL 

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Most of us know at least one individual suffering from an addiction, victimhood, or martyrdom. Dr. Brown explains how and why we must stand up to these masters of sabotage. Addiction touches the life of everyone who knows the addict, and people-pleasing behavior only enables the addiction. The message in her book, Backbone Power, is that we must act to address addiction by finding our blind spots and learning to speak eith authenticity and power.  Brown has been described by one client as “having a very caring way of going for the jugular.”

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher. 

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Award-winning artist Amy Black speaks to Shannon about her nonprofit, Pink Ink Fund, which offers financial assistance to women for nipple and areola repigmentation (tattooing) post mastectomy. Amy's goal is to enable as many women as possible to have the opportunity to regain the natural coloration of their nipples, which is only possible is thru tattooing.  Pink Ink Fund helps ease the financial burdens along the path to complete healing.

Amy attended the prestigious Columbus College of Art and Design.  After college, she interned at a tattoo shop and ultimately ended up buying the business from the owners.  She has been rated the Best Tattoo Artist/Studio in Richmond Magazine and Style Magazine multiple times, and was also named RVA Magazine’s Best Local Tattoo Artist.

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them.

Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website: https://www.press.org/news-multimedia/audio/analyzing-political-commentarys-impact-elections-public-opinion-and-journali-0 

NPC member Shannon Fisher talks to Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief Megan Murphy about the unique role of political commentary in elections. Murphy analyzes commentary in American politics, particularly as it relates to the 2016 presidential election. She delineates the fine line between commentary and news reporting. News consumers often have difficulty discerning between the two in the modern media landscape where everyone has a platform. This Update-1 podcast explores the impact political commentary can have on public opinion, as well as its potential to affect the field of journalism.

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Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Shannon welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author Jill Twiss to discuss her new book, MAJOR MAKES HISTORY – FROM THE SHELTER TO THE WHITE HOUSE, a children's book about the journey of the famous first dog from the shelter to the limelight. Twiss has won Emmys, WGA Awards, and Peabody Awards for her work as Senior Writer on HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and her first children's book, A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MARLON BUNDO was a New York Times Bestseller.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Jaime Guttenberg was one of the 17 people killed during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on Valentine's Day 2018 in Parkland, Florida in. Her father, Fred Guttenberg, speaks with Shannon Fisher about his experiences in the days and weeks following the shooting. 

The title of Guttenberg's new book, Find the Helpers, was inspired by the famous Fred Rogers quote, "Always look for the helpers...There’s always someone who is trying to help.” Guttenberg details many of the helpers he's encountered in his own life while navigating tragedy and hardship.

Fueled by determination to do what he can to prevent another school shooting, Guttenberg is a fierce advocate for closing the gun show loophole, mandatory background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase firearms, mandatory waiting period on the purchase of firearms, banning bump stocks, and other gun safety measures. He talks to Shannon about his legislative efforts to forward these initiatives.

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

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Flower guru Jill Brooke joins Shannon to discuss the power of flowers and how incorporating flowers can add vibrancy to your holiday (or any) celebration. Brooke's site, Flower Power Daily, delivers a shot of beauty into the world with gorgeous bouquets, information about individual flowers and their significance, and tips for using flowers to beautify your home, change your mood, and stay grounded in an increasingly stressful world. Follow Flower Power Daily on Instagram; @flowerpowerdaily_.

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Kayt Sukel talks to Shannon Fisher about her book, This is Your Brain on Sex: the Science Behind the Search for Love. The book is an in-depth exploration of the neurobiology that contributes to human bonding and feelings of love, especially romantic love. Both informative and entertaining, This is Your Brain on Sex offers a glimpse into why we behave the way we do - and the amount control we actually have over our own actions and reactions to stimuli.

Based in Houston, TX, Kayt's work has appeared in the Atlantic Monthly, New Scientist, and National Geographic Traveler. She has also just released a new book in a similar vein to the one discussed in this show, The Art of Risk: the New Science of Courage, Caution & Chance.

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Shannon welcomes Judy Batalion to talk about her new book, which was an instant New York Times bestseller, THE LIGHT OF DAYS: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos.  The book chronicles a group of unsung-until-now resistance fighters in World War II: young Jewish women in Poland who used every tool at their disposal to escape from and win battles against Nazis. The story has been optioned as a major motion picture by Stephen Spielberg.

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 Historian Harvey J. Kaye talks to Shannon about his book Thomas Paine and the Promise of America. The Ben & Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Kaye describes this book about Paine, known as the Father of the American Revolution, as his "love letter to America."

From Publisher's Weekly: Kaye offers a masterful and eloquent study of the man he reestablishes as the key figure in the American Revolution and the radical politics that followed it...Paine advocated self-government and democracy in the colonies, accused the British of corruption and tyranny, and urged "Americans" to rebel. He championed representative democracy and argued that government should act for the public good. Paine's contributions were not limited to his own time; Kaye traces Paine's influence on American rebels and reformers.

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Shannon is joined by two distinguished feminist writers, Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar, who have teamed up a second time for their latest release, Still Mad: American Women Writers and the Feminist Imagination, a literary history of the second wave of feminism in America. The duo first collaborated in 1979 to publish The Madwoman in the Attic, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. 

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This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website:  https://www.press.org/news-multimedia/audio/social-media-series-part-4-role-social-media-journalism 

The Associate Director of Research at the Pew Research Center, Jesse Holcomb, returns to Update-1 to speak with Broadcast Committee member Shannon Fisher in part 4 of the National Press Club’s series on Social Media. The two discuss the role of social media in journalism, exploring the findings of Pew’s State of the News Media and Social Networking reports.

Pew’s findings reveal news consumption habits across all social media platforms, as well as the manner in which journalists use these platforms to disseminate news. In the ever-changing social media landscape, with new options appearing daily, you might be surprised by the places readers share and receive the bulk of their news.

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NPC members Shannon Fisher and Lisa Matthews discuss communications strategies for nonprofit organizations in this episode of Update-1. As vice president at Hager Sharp, a public relations firm representing mostly nonprofit clients, Matthews has a unique and well-rounded perspective on the topic. Prior to joining Hager Sharp, she was on the receiving end of nonprofit communications as a planning editor and assignment manager for The Associated Press. The two discuss the manner in which nonprofit news coverage differs from that of for-profit enterprises and offer some helpful hints for nonprofit organizations seeking to improve their communications strategy.

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Shannon interviews author Karen Fortunati. The two discuss Fortunati's debut novel, The Weight of Zero, which addresses the emotional journey of bipolar disorder in teens. The book explores the shame, stigma and anxiety that accompany mental illness, especially for a young person already navigating the difficulties of teen years.

For The Weight of Zero, Fortunati won the 2017 Connecticut Book Award for Young Readers. The book was listed by the New York Public Library as one of the 50 Best Books for Teens, named one of Apple's Best Books, as well as being selected as an Editor's Favorite on Amazon, and one of Barnes and Nobles Most Anticipated Debuts. It was also featured in Seventeen Magazine.

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Kind Chemist Wife: Musings at 3 a.m., is a collection of essays about moments in Sarah Bigham's life that range from the mundane to the monumental. In Part 2 of this conversation, Shannon and Sarah discuss the writing process, the human condition, and fundamental problems with the medical field's approach to treating chronic pain, especially in women.

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Kind Chemist Wife: Musings at 3 a.m., is a collection of essays about moments in Sarah Bigham's life that range from the mundane to the monumental. In Part 1 of this conversation, Shannon and Sarah discuss creative expression, academia in the age of COVID-19, and living with chronic illness. 

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Today's guest, Daniel Lewis, was a teacher and assistant director at the Juilliard School, Dean of Dance at New World School of the Arts, a soloist with master modern dancer Jose Limon, and artistic director of the Limon Company. Today, he joins Shannon Fisher to discuss some of his most cherished memories and lessons learned throughout his career in the world of dance, Many of these stories can be found in the new biography that details his career, Daniel Lewis: A Life in Choreography and Dance.

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Shannon welcomes Candy J. Cooper and Marc Aronson to discuss their book, Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation. In 2014, as part of a plan to save money, government officials decided to switch Flint, Michigan's water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Within months, many residents broke out in rashes. Soon, children stopped growing. Some people were hospitalized with mysterious illnesses; others died. Citizens of Flint protested that the water was dangerous. Despite what seemed so apparent from the murky, foul-smelling liquid pouring from the city’s faucets, officials refused to  listen. The residents later discovered the water had been poisoning thousands of people.

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Shannon speaks with artist and author, Susan Singer, about her book for expectant mothers, Birth Affirmations. Susan wrote and illustrated the book, filled with positive statements to help pregnant women develop an empowered, positive mindset for giving birth. The Birth Affirmations book guides pregnant women through creating and accepting their own personal birthing experience, making it perfect for her - whatever that might mean.  

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Who better to discuss how political conventions have changed over the years than former Press Club President Jonathan Salant, who was in Philadelphia when Update-1 caught up with him at a very noisy Democratic National Convention. Shannon Fisher talked with Salant about the 18 conventions he has covered, beginning with the DNC in 1984 when New York Governor Mario Cuomo became a national political figure with his convention keynote address in which he spoke of "A Tale of Two Cities." Salant also discussed how video and social media, particularly Facebook and Twitter, have added to the responsibilities of reporters, and the differences between the Republican and Democratic conventions.

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Nonprofit newsrooms provide necessary services to communities across the country, and they are the focus of this edition of Update-1. NewsMatch Project Director Jason Alcorn talks to NPC Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Shannon Fisher about the role of nonprofit news and the struggle independent news organizations have funding local watchdog journalism.

NewsMatch is an annual gift matching campaign started by the Knight Foundation, an organization with a mission of informing communities to keep them engaged as a way of maintaining a healthy democracy. Four out of five nonprofit newsrooms provide investigative and explanatory journalism. They frequently replace the reporting of for-profit news organizations that have downsized due to dwindling advertising revenues.

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Shannon talks to Karen Teegarden, Sherri Cornett, and Karen GutfreundIn about their nationally juried art show, Vision: An Artist's Perspective, created to enable female artists to effect positive social change through art in this turbulent time of political change. UniteWomen.org and Gutfreund Cornett Art collaborated on this art show to address major social and political themes, with artists defining a positive vision for themselves, their families, their communities, our nation, and the world at large.The gallery was held at the Kaleid Gallery in downtown San Jose, CA.

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Shannon talks to Historian Harvey J. Kaye about his book, The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great.

The book examines the heart and soul of the Greatest Generation, as well as the four fundamental freedoms FDR envisioned for America, as outlined in his famous January 6, 1941 speech:

Kaye and Fisher discuss the Greatest Generation, FDR's New Deal policies, WWII and its impact social democracy, de-segregation, the arc of the Four Freedoms as public favor ebbs and flows, the historical context of social security and labor policy, and the manner in which these things continue to influence public policy and presidential politics today.

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Shannon's guest this week, Julia Torres Barden, an award-winning journalist, gubernatorial appointee, and PTSD survivor. She endured a violent New York City childhood as a Puerto Rican girl from the South Bronx, which she chronicles in her book, “NEWYORICANGIRL…Surviving my Spanglish Life.” This novel/memoir is a gritty tale of trauma and painful cultural assimilation while pursuing the American dream. After navigating a traumatic childhood that included rape, her mother's conflicted life as the mistress of a powerful CEO, alcoholic parents, and forced adoption, Julia found herself trapped in New York City on 9/11.

"In 2013, I pushed my luck and I lived. I stared down my deepest fears and didn’t back down. I shared my vulnerability with strangers and they embraced me. I took so many risks that I exhausted myself to the brink of disaster. I looked the boogeyman straight in the eye and he blinked first; leaving me victorious and free," said Julia about her memoir.

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Shannon speaks with Esther Windmueller, an ovarian cancer survivor who founded the nonprofit organization Cancer Dancer.  Esther's organization helps women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer understand the disease, learn all of their options and become aware of all of the newest treatments available - as well as joining these women together in a supportive community so they can connect with others who truly understand their journey.

We discuss the warning signs of ovarian cancer so our listeners can be informed and recognize a potential problem as early as possible. Through awareness lives can be saved. “The most rewarding part of working with CancerDancer is the feedback from those who say we have really, really helped them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Hearing this keeps us going.” ~ Esther Windmueller

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Shannon welcomes Bob Brody, an essayist and executive from New York City and author of Playing Catch with Strangers: A Family Guy (Reluctantly) Comes of Age, a memoir about his struggle to become a grown-up family man. "Playing catch" is meant to be taken both literally and as a metaphor for connections made with other humans. Brody describes his personal relationships with his family of origin, and the family he created, with an emotional current that is universally relatable.

"Playing Catch with Strangers is a gem . . . filled with insights, wit, pithy observations, common sense and neighborly decency . . a delightful and thought-provoking memoir." ~ Dan Rather, former CBS-TV anchor

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Shannon welcomes world-renown psychic Lorrie Kazan, named one of the world's top psychics by the Edgar Cayce Institute for Intuitive Studies. Many call Kazan their “secret weapon” for making better decisions and experiencing  greater success. She is also an award-winning writer with an MFA in Writing. Her extensive knowledge of psychology and the psychic sciences reflect a life-long interest in deepening her understanding of human nature.

Filled with one-minute meditations and "Just For Today" exercises, Happiness Calls Your Name: Channeled One-Minute Meditations to Rewire Your Brain helps elevate consciousness and realign the mind for success. Kazan describes the book a being channeled. Dr. Henry Reed (Director of the Edgar Cayce Institute) said, "On a daily basis, I read many excerpts from channeled information. What Lorrie does deserves a new name because it's so far beyond channeled."

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Shannon speaks with two notable women's rights leaders - Terry O'Neill, President of the National Association for Women (NOW), and Karen Teegarden, President of UniteWomen.org to discuss the economic, political and societal issues facing women in America today. Tune in for a deeper understanding of all of the issues that "women's rights" encompasses!  You will walk away better informed after having listened to these national leaders discuss The State of Women's Rights in America!

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Senator Ben Cardin recently held a two-hour briefing about the ERA, featuring many longtime women's rights leaders (YouTube). Clips from these speeches will be shared as well as extensive historical information about the ERA.

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Shannon is excited to welcome her guest this week: Shannon Keith, President and Founder of the Beagle Freedom Project (BFP). Keith's organization fights for animal rights on many levels, from fighting for legislation requiring humane treatment of laboratory animals to physically rescuing beagles used in laboratory testing and helping them assimilate into life outside of the lab - and ultimately finding them loving homes.

Beagles are the most popular breed for lab use because of their friendly, docile, trusting, forgiving, people-pleasing personalities. Most beagles used in experiments have never seen grass, the sun, or anything outside the walls of a laboratory. They have received little or no affection & are often afraid of people. Beagle Freedom Project is doing some amazing work in bringing joy & love to these animals.  

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Shannon talks to the National Eye Institute's Dr. Rachel Bishop about eye health, common eye problems, and how we can take better care of our eyes in a preventative manner.  Dr. Bishop is the Chief of the Consult Service Section of the Office of the Clinical Director at the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. She performs eye examinations on patients who are participating in clinical trials throughout the many Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bishop received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed her medical internship and ophthalmology residency at Walter Reed Army Center. She holds a Master’s of Public Health from Johns Hopkins. She also has a distinguished military career and provided eye care to thousands of soldiers before or after their deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq, as chief of ophthalmology at Darnall Army Community Hospital in Fort Hood, Texas.

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 Millennials are the first generation of news consumers to receive most of their news content online. As legacy media organizations continue to adjust their platforms to effectively reach millennials, a news organization that solely targets this generation has grown into the largest online news organization in the world. The Young Turks began as the first show on Sirius Satellite Radio in 2002 and now boasts an online news network of more than 30 channels and with more than 4-billion views on YouTube. NPC Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Shannon Fisher speaks to The Young Turks founder and host Cenk Uygur about the network’s growth, its content, and the business model that has generated such success. 

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In this episode of Update-1, NPC member Shannon Fisher interviews award-winning journalist Daniel Heimpel about solution-based journalism. Heimpel created the Journalism for Social Change program at the University of California, Berkeley, which is a unique collaboration between UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, School of Social Welfare, and Goldman School of Public Policy. This interdisciplinary program has grown so popular that it is frequently offered as a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), free to the public via EdX. The class trains policy makers and social workers to use journalism to effect change, and it teaches journalists to approach public policy from a solution-based perspective.

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Shannon Fisher leads us through a round-table discussion about the use of images in social media. Her guests are Director of Media Entrepreneurship at American University Amy Eisman, Managing Editor of American University’s Investigative Reporting Workshop Lynne Perri, and American University Professor of Communication Scott R. Talan, who specializes in public and strategic communication.

The panelists discuss our growing visual culture and the effectiveness of certain types of graphics across various social media platforms. Listeners will benefit from this seasoned advice about getting the most from their images, as well as strategies journalists can apply to each social media platform. From tips on design and content to ways to make an image go viral, this podcast gives valuable advice for navigating a world in which posts must catch readers’ attention in a split-second glance.

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The Authentic Woman is a weekly radio show hosted by women's rights leader Shannon Fisher offering perspectives on the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders.

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 Shannon talks to Tanya Tatum, moderator and producer of The Tatum Talks.  The Tatum Talks began as a series of informal discussions on Facebook and later grew into an open forum for discussing topics affecting the African-American community. Prior to producing TTT, she was the co-Host and Producer for “Live in the Vocal Booth” on BKS1Radio, a show that focused on national headlines.  Tanya serves as a regular op/ed contributor to EURweb.com and has been featured on The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, Essence Magazine and UniteWomen.org. Tanya earned  B.B.A. in Marketing from James Madison University. 

Tanya has a specific passion for the progression of African-Americans in this country, and tonight we will discuss issues about race that are often misunderstood.  We hope to open some eyes, educate some minds and open a dialogue that we hope will continue past this show.  The only way to understand the experience of another person is to hear it in their own words.  Tonight, the topic will be race relations and the differences in several women's issues between African Americans and Caucasians. 

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NPC member Shannon Fisher interviews the Pew Research Center's Associate Research Director Jesse Holcomb about Pew's just-released report detailing the changing composition of the Washington Press Corps and the source of D.C.-based information that ultimately reaches local newspapers. The report, titled "Today’s Washington Press Corps More Digital, Specialized," describes the changing landscape of journalists in Washington, with niche publications now outnumbering both daily newspapers and wire services. Pew compared stories from D.C.-based correspondents with those of local reporters covering Washington. The results of the study raise questions about the relative cost-effectiveness of using D.C.-based correspondents, as well as the relevance to local readers, when compared to acquiring information from wire services. Update-1 explores the findings of the report and how they might affect the future of the Washington press corps.

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Shannon interviews award-winning, legendary Artistic Director Carol Piersol, who is embarking upon an exciting new chapter in her theatre career. She has recently launched a new company, 5th Wall Theatre.  The name of the company is a play on the concept of the audience being the "fourth wall" of the stage. The company aims to add the dynamic of “fifth wall” to the audience's consciences and provide insights into our human condition through theatrical expression. 

Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them.

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Shannon talks to National Press Club President Tommy Burr talks to Broadcast Committee member Shannon Fisher about the most important issues facing journalists today and his plan to keep the National Press Club in the forefront of those issues. President Burr recounts tales of the club having shaped the careers of many of his friends and colleagues and what the club means to him. He also talks about his objectives for his tenure as president as well as his hopes for the journalism industry. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the club’s past, present and future and become better acquainted with its new leadership. 

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Shannon talks to Jill Brooke, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flower Power with Jill, the first daily news site about flowers. 

Jill talks about the power flowers can have in our daily lives and the surprising effect they have on humans in all aspects of life and society. "Whenever I’ve needed a breath of beauty or a break from the ugliness of the world," said Jill, "Flowers have been my solace. I hope this site elicits that experience for you."

Listen to Jill discuss the language of flowers and learn how to harness Flower Power for yourself!

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Shannon talks to Reiki Master, Katie McCall, to discuss healing modalities, the movement of energy, brain training, and the power of forgiveness. 

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Tonight on The Authentic Woman, we will discuss Jennifer-Scott Mobley's fascinating book, Female Bodies on the American Stage: Enter Fat Actress, which analyzes the female body in performance, specifically the manner in which in which we represent and interpret the fat feminine form. Above all else, this will be an exploration of female body image.

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 This week on The Authentic Woman, Guest Host Susan Singer will interview author and journalist, Pythia Peay. Peay writes about spirituality, psychology, and the American psyche. Over the past thirty years, she has covered such topics as the soul of the city, prayer circles, near death experiences, the rebirth of “feminine spirituality,” post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression, political psychology, and has conducted interviews with scores of pioneering thinkers from Clarissa Pinkola Estes to Robert Jay Lifton.

Peay’s work over the years has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Utne Magazine, Washingtonian, Religion News Service, The Washington Post, La Repubblica, The Cleveland Plain Dealer and past publications such as George, New Woman and Common Boundary. Currently she writes for The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and her own blog, America on the Couch. She has received awards for her work from The American Association of University Women and Women in the Media. 

Susan Singer is a rabble-rousing artist, activist, writer, and teacher whose primary desire is to make the world a better place by ending violence against women, helping people find their personal path, creating beauty, and spreading creativity. She uses her artwork to reach deep within herself to find her core and to channel her vision of Spirit to inspire, delight, (and perhaps sometimes provoke!) others.  

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Shannon welcomes Angela Peabody, President and Founder of the Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed to eradicate gender based violence and empower women and girls worldwide through education.

Female Genital Mutilation is internationally recognized as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. An estimated 230,000 women and girls are at risk for female genital mutilation in the U.S. annually.  Around the world, 8000 girls are victims of FGM daily. Up to 140 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with the consequences of FGM. 

Female genital mutilation has been illegal in the United States since 1996, and transporting girls out of the U.S. for FGM is now punishable by five years in jail, but the procedure is still performed in private, and it has gone largely underground.

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Special Guest Host, Michele J. Rolle, is a Chief Mammography Technologist at a prominent Obstetrics and Gynecology practice, which she has represented in television, radio and print interviews. She has been compassionately educating women about breast health for more than 25 years. Michele has recently debuted her memoir, Invisible Warrior, an inspiring narrative that lays bare the struggles of her youth in the New York City projects and follows her into a triumphant adulthood.

Michele will be interviewing Kelly Hickok, who served eight years on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and currently sits on the Community Integration Advisory Commission to provide input to the Governor on issues impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities.  Kelly is also a member of the elite National ADA Leadership Network. After spending 20 years as an architectural consultant relating to Accessibility and the ADA, Kelly is now the Community Services Manager for Resources for Independent Living.  

Workshops mentioned in the show: Empowerment To Prevent Institutionalization - contact Kelly Hickok at hickokk@ril-va.org. Chronic Disease Self Management-You Can Live Well Virginia - contact Joan Welch at welchmj@verizon.net.

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NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia Executive Director Tarina Keene talks to Shannon about the TRAP (Targeted Regulations of Abortion Providers) legislation that has been debated in Virginia for the last four years. The fight against these TRAP laws has been the focus of much media attention, including being featured in the film Political Bodies, which won "Best Documentary" at the Austin Film Festival in 2013. 

Tarina has been mentioned in many national publications and has appeared on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss the impact on women’s access to reproductive healthcare.  Her interview with Shannon Fisher is a deep look into TRAP Laws and the methods by which they circumvent Roe v. Wade by chipping away at abortion rights with unnecessary and cost-prohibitive regulations. After years of heated debate and political maneuvering, Virginia's women's health centers reached a critical victory at the September 17th Virginia Board of Health meeting.  This podcast details the long and winding road heretofore of Virginia TRAP regulations.

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Shannon is proud to welcome 17-year-old author Hope Bolinger as her guest this week to discuss her newly released novel, Unmasked. Hope has written everything from poems to short stories to scripts - and now has published a full-length novel (the first in a series). Hope wrote Unmasked when she was 16, during her junior year in High School in Hudson, Ohio. The book is filled with deep insight into human nature and timeless religious themes.

Several of Hope's poems and essays have been published in anthologies, she is a journalist for N 2 Publishing, and her first original play was performed when she was in eighth grade. Now a senior in High School, Hope lives with her parents, older sister Grace, younger brother Daniel, Brazilian exchange student “sister” Fe, three dogs, and Twix the Wondercat (who has his own Facebook page).

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Guest Host Leslie Salzillo is a political activist, writer, and artist. She advocates for women, minorities, LGBT, and students. She runs the largest Rush Limbaugh Boycott Page on Facebook. Tonight, Leslie will interview fellow activists, Kimberley A. Johnson and Madison Kimrey, to discuss the We Are Women Rally and social media activism.

Kimberley A. Johnson is a feminist blogger known for her outspoken stance on the need to enshrine women’s rights into the U.S. Constitution by ratifying the ERA. In addition to her political activism, Kimberley A. Johnson is the author of three nonfiction books, including her recent release, AMERICAN WOMAN The Poll Dance: Women and Voting.

Madison Kimrey is a 13 year old writer and activist from NC who founded NC Youth Rock in support of teen voter pre-registration. She is a Davidson Young Scholar Ambassador and recipient of a local NAACP Youth Social Justice Award. Madison writes about women's, LGBT and animal right issues on her blog, Functional Human Being.

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This week on The Authentic Woman, Guest Host Susan Singer interviews a gifted, talented, self-taught photographer and storyteller, Sylvia DeVoss.

Sylvia began life as a Jehovah’s Witness, was kicked out for heresy at age 13, went off the deep end, married, had a child, divorced, spent five months in a mental institution due to a case of mistaken identity, loved women, realized she was gay (yes, in that order), then slowly began her climb back to sanity with the help of friends, art, and her tremendous courage. Sylvia has battled depression that threatened to consume her, but she is now on the other side and celebrating each day. Her artwork conveys her intense love of music, her twin granddaughters, and nature. Her storytelling is the most natural thing about her; it is impossible to talk to Sylvia without getting wound into one of her stories about her fascinating life. This show will take you into the mind of this remarkable woman.

Susan Singer is a rabble-rousing artist, activist, writer, and teacher whose primary desire is to make the world a better place by ending violence against women, helping people find their personal path, creating beauty, and spreading creativity. She uses her artwork to reach deep within herself to find her core and to channel her vision of Spirit to inspire, delight, (and perhaps sometimes provoke!) others.  

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This week on The Authentic Woman, Guest Host Susan Singer interviews Gaye Adegbalola, Blues Music Award winner and a founding member of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women. Gaye composes, plays guitar and harmonica, and has recorded 10 CDs on Alligator Records and has toured widely throughout the U.S. and internationally. Gaye has also released four CDs on her own Hot Toddy Music label. A former Virginia State Teacher of the Year, Gaye is also in demand for workshops, lectures and motivational public speaking. A longtime activist, she is presently involved with issues of diversity and is committed to the struggle for LGBT rights.

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Shannon welcomes guests Karen Teegarden,  President & CEO of UniteWomen.org, and Karen Gutfreund, Curator and National Director of Exhibitions for the organization. They discuss UniteWomen.org's nationally juried art exhibit, "Women's Voices: An Artist's Perspective"  and explore the themes in the groundbreaking "Voices" exhibit, including individual perspectives from some of the artists whose work is featured as part of the art show. The exhibit was displayed via online gallery, and a live gallery opening was held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at NAWA in NYC.  

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Shannon welcomes Michele J. Rolle to the show to discuss her memoir, Invisible Warrior, an inspiring narrative that lays bare the struggles of her youth in a New York City housing project. The story follows her from bleak social and economic prospects for the future into a joyous and triumphant adulthood worlds away from her childhood home in the Bronx. 

Michele has been a prominent Mammography Technologist at several Obstetrics and Gynecology practices on the East Coast for more than 25 years, often discussing women's health issues in television, radio and print interviews.

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Shannon welcomes Heather Powell, an NYC-based actress, singer & songwriter. Heather discovered her love of Musical Theatre at an early age, while traveling the world as an "Army Brat" during her father's career in the U.S. Army. She received a B.A. in Theatre & English from The College of William and Mary, and then embarked upon world travel of her own as an officer in the U.S. Army. Heather has had a rare view of the world in which we live.

Despite starring in more than 40 plays and musicals throughout Europe & the U.S., it was later in life that she began composing her own songs. While creating material for her one woman show, “MoonPrints,” Heather got a taste for combining music and lyrics - and writing song lyrics followed shortly thereafter, revealing a talent and passion she never knew she had! Heather's first album, “Believe it to Life,” and second album, “A Haze of Grays and Blue,” were produced in collaboration with Tomás Doncker and received critical acclaim.     

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

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Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC.

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