The Michael Calderin Show

Captain Jacqueline C. Barnum is originally from the Bay Area in California and graduated from the United States Naval

Academy in 2014 where she commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. As a logistics officer, she was

assigned various logistics billets in Okinawa, Japan including serving as the officer in charge of the equipment allowance

pool located in the Republic of the Philippines. She was then stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, where she was promoted

to Captain and served as the Company Commander for Combat Service Support Company, I MEF Support Battalion and

participated in the I MEF Exercise Native Fury in the United Arab Emirates. Captain Barnum then moved to Newport,

Rhode Island in summer 2020 where she served as a company officer at the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS)

and provided mentorship and guidance to future Naval and Marine Corps officers. She is currently stationed in Miramar,

CA, where she serves at the Assistant Logistics Officer at MACG-38. Captain Barnum has recently started a mentor

program utilizing her social media platform, @jackiee.barnum. To date, she has over 300 volunteer mentors and has

responded to over 130 mentor requests from men and women across all ranks and services. Jackie is a documented descendant of three American Revolutionary War Soldiers, and she is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Join me as I interview two former CIA operatives, turned authors, as we discuss their training, their backgrounds, and their books. Hear from two women who lived the life very differently from what you see in spy movies! 

Dr. Patricia Muehsam is a pioneer in the syntheses of science, holistic  health, and contemporary spirituality. She has distinguished herself as a  practitioner, educator, and research scientist, and has been an  influential force in shaping the landscape of healthcare options  available today. Dr. Muehsam is the founder of Transformational  Medicine, a whole -person approach to health and well-being, offering  tools and resources for individuals and communities in person and  online. Dr. Patricia Muehsam lives in New York City. Connect with her  at: www.TransformationalMedicine.org

You don't want to miss the interview with Violinist Belinda Stohner. Hear about her musical accomplishments and passion for working with people and music. Visit her website: www.babybstrings.com

Cathleen Butler spent ten years as a targeting officer within CIA’s Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Center. Both at Langley and on temporary assignments in the Middle East, Cathleen spearheaded operational efforts to achieve some of the most sensitive foreign intelligence objectives in Afghanistan and Iraq. She has both first-hand knowledge of targeting methodologies used in the recruitment of spies and extensive field experience in working with foreign liaisons to discover and apprehend terrorists abroad. She is a staunch advocate for women’s rights in the Middle East and has worked for human rights campaigns in Afghanistan to protect and promote the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls. Her first book in a planned series, Juliet’s War, merges multiple genres, featuring elements of spy, thriller, and romantic suspense. She lives in Charleston, SC with her husband and children.

About her book Juliet's War:

With powerful insight from a former CIA spy, Juliet’s War weaves fact and fiction, highlighting a story seldom told: how female heroics can change war.Syndicate spy Juliet Arroway and her best friend, Mariam, a progressive Saudi princess and passionate proponent of clean energy and women’s equality in the region, hunt energy terrorists to put an end to a global energy war. But when an op to find a key player in the terrorist network goes wrong, and a successful attack is launched on Westminster Hall, the Syndicate begins to suspect that Mariam's family is somehow involved. To make matters more devastating, Juliet's serious boyfriend, Jean-Marc, is targeted and killed, leaving her grieving and even more determined to stop the war.On Syndicate orders, Juliet is paired with a dashing, arrogant FBI agent, Graham, to infiltrate Mariam's family to prevent further attacks. As much as Juliet dislikes Graham at first, she cannot deny their connection, or the comfort that comes from being able to share her work with him, something she was never able to do with Jean-Marc. With Graham, Juliet embarks on a dangerous journey toward survival and love, as they cross the globe from London to Riyadh, Paris to Istanbul, and Moscow to Chechnya's City of the Dead to put an end to the war that cost them both. And when Mariam discovers the truth behind her family’s involvement, she joins Juliet and Graham in their quest. But when peace means a stunning betrayal, Juliet must decide if her mission and achieving equal rights for women in the region, justifies the crushing defeat of others.

Listen to Michael and Vanessa as they speak to Jennifer about her memoir of life as a volunteer EMT/First Responder in New York City. Jennifer tells a real story of the challenges, relationships, people, and tragedies we have seen.

If you are a First Responder or love a First Responder, this book is dedicated to you. If you are a "civilian" this is an excellent opportunity to see the inside of a world not seen by the public! 

Join Michael Calderin and co-host Vanessa Reyes as they have an amazing discussion and interview with Maite Merino. Hear about her journey, and her comeback after divorcing her husband of 30 years! 

Join Michael and Vanessa as they speak with Attorney Joe Murray and Author Joe Sanchez. Both guests are former New York City Police Officers who faced injustices from within the department. Hear of their plight to clear Joe Sanchez's name. Although Joe Sanchez was exonerated in the criminal case, he was never reinstated to the NYPD, a job he loved and was passionate about. 

Welcome back and please join us on our first episode of 2021 and we bring you new shows on a weekly basis!

Listen in as we have heart to heart chat with celebrity writer, producer and actress Natasha Chandel!!

Special guest is Former NYPD Detective William Nolan who will discuss his career and how the NYPD Internal Affairs operated during his assignment there.

William Nolan joined the NYPD in 1986 after being recruited from his job  as a New York City Corrections Officer. He worked undercover for NYPD  Internal Affairs in the late 1980's and early 1990's. William Nolan  retired in 2005.

Christine Cruz lives in  Miami, Florida. Christine is author of a new book entitled "Aging with  Hope" a heartfelt true story about the power of love and what it's like  caring for aging family members. There are so many books about new  parenting but very few books written about the journey of caring for  older family members and the importance of capturing those memories.  Christine is a familiar face as she has been anchoring local news in  South Florida for the past 24 years.

Christine graduated with high honors from Florida International  University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication. She  was Valedictorian of her high school class, and was crowned Miss Miami  in 1995.

Christine loves running, singing, learning Tik Tok dances with her  daughter Leah, playing fetch with Lucy, her German Shepherd, wathcing  the Mandalorian with her son Lucas, and cheering on her husband Frank's  college football team.1

Today's special guest is our very own Miss Florida USA 2019, Nicolette Jennings! 

Nicolette Jennings was Miss Florida USA 2019 and placed Top 10 at Miss  USA 2019.  She is currently finishing her master's program and will  graduate with a Masters in Sports Management from Texas A & M  University.  Nicolette works as a pharmaceutical sales representative  with AstraZeneca and loves how she is able to have a positive impact on  patients lives.  Nicolette also works for Bombshell Fitness as the  "B-Crowned" program coach, where she helps women achieve their fitness  and wellness goals preparing them to compete in pageants.  Another  new venture in her life is working with the State of Florida's  Department of Education and Florida's First Lady to strengthen the  H.O.P.E Innovators program in schools, connecting students and parents  to available mental health resources.  Nicolette enjoys volunteering  with Best Buddies and Operation Gratitude.

Accomplished physician, triathlete, and previous competitor on the reality TV show "Survivor"

Kelly Bruno is a passionate physician, outdoor enthusiast, and  accomplished disabled athlete. She provides care to American veterans  through her training as a chronic pain specialist and anesthesiologist.  She is also working to combine her love for fitness and nutrition with  her medical specialty to provide natural, sustainable lifestyle  interventions for the management of chronic pain. In her free time, she  can be found running the trails of San Diego. She is an accomplished  amputee runner and triathlete, previous competitor on the reality TV  show Survivor, and the first disabled ballgirl at the US Open.

Visit her website: www.nopainmeansgain.com

Instagram: @nopainmeanzgain

Nicolette Jennings graduated cum laude from the University of Florida  in four years with a B.S. degree in Telecommunications and an outside  concentration in sports management.  While attending the University of  Florida, she worked as a sports reporter and sports anchor at WUFT, a  student-run on-campus news station, and a sports coordinator for ESPN  98.1 FM 850 AM WRUF.  She was Vice President of Membership, and  President at Zeta Tau Alpha.

This past fall  Nicolette interned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in charge of producing  live shows for social media outlets, interviewing players and coaches,  creating and producing video stories about players and taking video of  different games and Sportsy events, including game action.

Currently,  Nicolette is working towards her master’s degree in sports management  online at Texas A & M University.  Once she has graduated with her  master’s degree, Nicolette wants to work for a professional sports team  as a team reporter.  Nicolette’s ultimate career goal is to be a  sideline reporter for a major sports network.

When she is not  studying for school, watching or playing sports, Nicolette enjoys  relaxing on the beach, working out and volunteering.  Some of the  charities for whom she enjoys volunteering are Claudia Meyer Foundation,  Women with Purpose, Bright Pink, Children’s Miracle Network, Operation  Gratitude, Our Military Kids and Junior Achievement.

Join Michael and guest co-host Madelin Vargas as we speak with Rachel and discuss her new book: "No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About  Domestic Violence Can Kill Us"

Rachel Louise Snyder is an American Journalist and Author. Rachel's  new book, "No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About  Domestic  Violence Can Kill Us." Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, the New  York Times Magazine, the Washington Post, the New Republic, and  elsewhere. Her other books include Fugitive Denim: A Moving Story of  People and Pants in the Borderless World of Global Trade, and the novel  What We’ve Lost is Nothing. She has been the recipient of an Overseas  Press Award for her work on This American Life. No Visible Bruises was  awarded the J. Anthony Lukas Work-inProgress Award. An associate  professor at American University, Snyder lives in Washington, D.C.  Follow her on Twitter at @RLSWrites

This week's  guest co-host is Madelin Vargas, who is a Licensed Mental Health  Counselor and psychotherapist in private practice. Her practice "Journey  To Wellbeing Counseling, LLC" is located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. To  learn more about her or to book a consultation, visit her website at:  www.journeytowellbeing.org

Bio excerpt modified from the official website of Linda Kay Klein.

Linda  Kay Klein is the author of "PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement that  Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free." Linda is also  the founder of "Break Free Together" an organization that "helps people  to release shame and claim their whole selves."

Linda also got a  social entrepreneurship fellowship and worked in social innovation.  She founded and operated a program to help people find and follow their  purpose. Linda earned an interdisciplinary master’s degree and wrote a  thesis focused on white American evangelicalism’s gender and sexuality  messaging for girls. She also spent years working alongside gender  justice activists to create change within the world’s major religions,  and got trained in the Our Whole Lives (OWL) lifespan sexuality  education curriculum.

Linda can usually be found in New York City  writing in her local coffee shop. She is the wife of a writer and social  change agent "who inspires me every day, and the “bonus mom” to a very  cool 17-year old girl."

PURE is available for purchase at Amazon,  Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million and IndieBound. Get the audio book,  read by Linda Kay Klein, through Audible, Google Play, and iTunes.

For more information, visit her website at: www.lindakayklein.com.

The Michael Calderin Show: An American family fighting to help Muhammad Kamran-Afghan Interpreter who helped US Forces.

Muhammad Kamran is an Afghan intepreter who has helped the US  Military, government agencies, and the United Nations for 10 years in  their fight against terrorism. Now Muhammad is in the fight for his  life; he and his family have been denied safe passage and entry into the  United States.

The Taliban considers him a  criminal and is working hard to find and kill Muhammad, his wife, and  his four young daughters. The whole family has been living in hiding for  four years. They are living in daily fear of being discovered and  killed by the Taliban. Even the children are unable to leave their  apartment. Leaks in the roof have made the young girls sick on several  occasions from getting infections from bacteria in the water or getting  cold in the winter.

Kristy Perano, a courageous graduate student  stepped up to the plate and began a crusade along with her family (Ken  and Susie Perano, Tim and Julianne Perano) to help Muhammad and his  family. The USCIS has provided no reason why Muhammad and his family  have not been granted clearance to enter the United States citing  security concerns. A bi-partisan group of 38 members of congress signed a  letter that was sent to Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homelend  Security on July 31, 2018, and as of this date they have received no  response from the Secretary or any governmental agency.

We will  hear first hand from Muhammad Kamran and the Perano Family. Please  share on social media and contact your senators and members of congress.  Please share this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NowDUr1I2T8

For more information, feel free to email: save.aysha@gmail.com

To donate to the Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/save-the-kamran-family

Danielle Monaro is a radio personality and co-host on the nationally  syndicated “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.” Danielle was born and  raised in New York City. She is a proud alumnus of St. John’s University  where she graduated in 1995 with a degree in communications. Danielle  resides in New Jersey and has been married to her husband Sheldon for  the past 15 years. They have two beautiful children. Her husband is a  successful realtor in Bergen County, New Jersey. Danielle and Sheldon  met through the show and Elvis served as a matchmaker! Elvis recently  asked her and “Froggy” to be a part of his upcoming wedding. Danielle is  also close friends with Froggy's wife Lisa. The morning show cast is  truly a family.

Danielle is no stranger to hard  work. She started working on the show as a college intern. Danielle was  later hired at the station answering telephones. She was determined and  worked tirelessly. Her talent and hard work were eventually noticed, and  she was invited to join the cast of “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show”  after hosting her own mini show.

Danielle is grateful to be doing  what she loves with her morning show family. Danielle has been described  as someone who has always remained humble and is a good friend. She is  very caring and has helped many people along the way. Despite her busy  schedule, she has remained passionate about her work and is awake every  morning at 3:30am for her commute to the studio in New York City.

Follow her on Twitter: @DanielleMonaro and on Instagram: @radiodaniellemonaro