Cultural Controversy and Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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Cultural Controversy and Our Lives with Shannon Fisher examine hot-button societal issues from personal, political, and cultural perspectives. Shannon delves deeply into the issues that matter to Americans, with in-depth interviews that delve deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders. Other shows Shannon hosts available on this channel: The Authentic Woman and episodes of the National Press Club’s Update-1 podcast, which addresses issues in the media as they relate to current events.
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Nov 26, 2023
The Rage of Innocence: Kristen Henning on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Kristen Henning, an attorney who has spent 25 years representing Black youth in the juvenile courts of Washington, D.C. Henning also serves as the Juvenile Justice Clinic & Initiative Director at Georgetown University. The two discuss Henning's book, The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth, which examines America's societal fear of Black children and what can be done to rectify the situation.
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 Social Media: MsShannonFisher.
#KristenHenning #KrisHenning #BlackYouth #BlackTeens #Adolescence #Race #CriminalJustice #JuvenileJustice #CommunityPolicing #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher
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Nov 17, 2023
Start by Believing: Larry Nassar's Crimes, the Institutions that Enabled Him, and the Brave Women Who Stopped a Monster. ESPN's John Barr and Dan Murphy on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Start by Believing reveals the win-at-all-costs culture in elite athletics and higher education that enabled a quarter century of heinous crimes. For decades, osteopathic physician Larry Nassar was the go-to doctor for America's Olympians. Within this high-pressure world of competitive gymnastics, Nassar sexually assaulted and exploited hundreds of young girls under the guise of medical treatment.
In Start by Believing, John Barr and Dan Murphy investigate the largest sex abuse scandal to impact the sporting world. Through never-before-released interviews and documents they deconstruct the epic institutional failures and individuals who enabled him. When warnings were raised, self-serving leaders chose to protect their organization over the well-being of young people. Barr and Murphy tell the stories of those who fought back against the dysfunction within their sport to claim a far-from-inevitable victory and helped fuel the #MeToo 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 on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Social Media: @MsShannonFisher.
#JohnBarr #DanMurphy #ESPN #LarryNassar #USAGymnastics #SexualAbuse #USAOlympics #OlympicGymnastics #ChildAbuse #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #MeToo #TimesUp
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Nov 10, 2023
The Neurobiology of Trauma: Harvard Medical School's Doctor Jim Hopper with Shannon Fisher
Encore Presentation of an important issue facing so many people in today's world.
Shannon Fisher welcomes Harvard Medical School Instructor Dr. Jim Hopper on the 50th episode of The Authentic Woman. The two discuss the neurobiology of trauma - the manner in which the brain responds to physical or psychological trauma.
This show examines the scientific reasons those who have experienced or are experiencing trauma can exhibit uncharacteristic behavior. Hopper explores the science behind response to trauma, including the different ways men, women, and children react to these experiences. He offers suggestions for overcoming these psychological (and physical) effects and how loved ones of those who are in need of healing can be supportive.
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 Social Media: @MsShannonFisher.
#JimHopper #NeurobiologyOfTrauma #ChildhoodSexualAbuse #Sexual Assault #Rape #PTSD #Combat #Anxiety #Trauma #PhysicalTrauma #EmotionalTrauma #Dissociation #Addiction #Depression #Survivor #Psychology #Psychiatry #Healing #Recovery #MaleVictims #Military #Police #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher
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Nov 4, 2023
Marianne Williamson talks to Shannon Fisher about Press Coverage of her Presidential Campaign
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/presidential-candidate-talks-about-medias-coverage-2024-race The paramount role of the press in presidential elections is to inform the public about the issues and their voting options, and to act as a watchdog over government officials and candidates for public office. When one candidate for a major political party’s nomination is an incumbent president, do the other candidates in the race fade into the background of press coverage? What happens when a challenger comes from outside the political establishment?
One 2024 presidential candidate has been vocal about the lack of mainstream news coverage her campaign has received, and we invited her on to Update-1 to talk about it. Marianne Williamson joins Shannon Fisher to discuss the specific responsibilities of the news media in covering the Democratic Primary race, how Williamson’s candidacy has been handled in the press, and what she thinks needs to change moving forward in terms of how presidential candidates are treated by the media.
Follow Shannon on Twitter, Spoutible, Instagram, and Facebook at MsShannonFisher.
#Marianne Williamson #NationalPressClub #PresidentialPolitics #UnitedStatesGovernment #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #2024Election #PresidentialPrimary #Writers #Press #Media #Politics
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Oct 31, 2023
Writing Horror for the Screen: Child's Play Creator Don Mancini on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Don Mancini created the character of Chucky and has written, directed, and/or produced every film in the Child's Play franchise. In this podcast, Don tells Shannon how his career began, why he loves horror movies, and what it's like working in television. He also dishes about future Child's Play projects in the works!
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.
#AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #DonMancini #ChildsPlay #ChuckyTheDoll #Chucky #Horror #Film #TheArts #Entertainment
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Oct 13, 2023
Black Site: Philip Mudd on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Philip Mudd, former Deputy Director of the CIA Counterterrorism Center and the FBI National Security Branch. He is also often seen as a commentator on CNN. His book, BLACK SITE: The CIA in the Post-9/11 World, explores the creation and management of the secret CIA detention centers and "The Program" of enhanced interrogation techniques used following the September 11 attacks. Mudd interviewed dozens of officials for the book, and he offers a deep understanding of how the enhanced interrogation techniques were developed and how intelligence professionals prepared to talk to the world’s most hardened terrorists.
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.
#BlackSite #CIA #CentralIntelligenceAgency #EnhancedInterrogationTechniques #September11 #9-11 #PhilipMudd #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #CIAPrisons #MiamiBookFair
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Oct 1, 2023
How Not To Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind: Clancy Martin on Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher
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.
#Clancy Martin #Suicide #SuicidalIdeation #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #MentalHealth #Depression #SuicidePrevention #Writers #Healing
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Sep 22, 2023
Black in White Space: Yale Sociologist Elijah Anderson on Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher
Shannon's guest today is Dr. Elijah Anderson, the Sterling Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Yale University and the 2021 winner of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology. They discuss Dr. Anderson's latest book, Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life. If you have wondered what it is like for Black people to navigate spaces typically inhabited by White people, this conversation is for you! 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 social media at MsShannonFisher.
#ElijahAnderson #BlackInWhiteSpace #Race #BlackInAmerica #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #Ethnographer #AmericanHistory #Sociology #Writers #AuthorsOnTheAir
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Sep 15, 2023
How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy: Colin Dickey on Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Colin Dickey to the show to discuss his new book, UNDER THE EYE OF POWER: How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy. Dickey is the author of several books on hidden histories, a regular contributor to The New Republic, and a professor of creative writing at National University. UNDER THE EYE OF POWER explores the role secret societies and conspiracy theories played in the formation of our nation and how they affect American culture and politics to this day.
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 social media at MsShannonFisher.
#ColinDickey #SecretSociety #ConspiracyTheory #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #UnderTheEyeOfPower #AmericanHistory #HiddenHistories #Writers #AuthorsOnTheAir
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Sep 1, 2023
Superman's Not Coming: Erin Brockovich on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
#ErinBrockovich #Water #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #Brockovich #Environment #WaterQuality #WaterPollution #CleanWater
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Aug 18, 2023
Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Pat Mitchell on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes media superstar Pat Mitchell to the show today. Pat was the first female President of both PBS and CNN Productions, and she has been a champion for women in media for decades. In her recent memoir, Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Embracing Risk to Change the World, Pat offers excellent career advice and opens up about her unexpected career trajectory – and the importance of taking risks in work and in life.
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.
#PatMitchell #WomensMediaCenter #BecomingADangerousWoman #PBS #CNN #MSM #Media #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher
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Aug 11, 2023
Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen on Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen to discuss the dramatic human cost she discovered resulting from Facebook's algorithm and global policies. An expert in Algorithmic product management, Haugen disclosed tens of thousands of pages of internal Facebook documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission and The Wall Street Journal, revealing that Facebook was both aware and complicit in radicalization and political violence around the world. Here, she goes into detail about the documents and how coding algorithms resulted in loss of life as they discuss her book, The Power of One: How I Found the Strength to Tell the Truth and Why I Blew the Whistle on Facebook.
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 tol…
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Aug 4, 2023
Stolen Justice: The Struggle for African American Voting Rights - Historian Lawrence Goldstone on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Historian Lawrence Goldstone to discuss his vivid portrait of the systematic suppression of the African American vote. The book traces the injustices of the post-Reconstruction era and examines the legal cases that made the Supreme Court a partner of white supremacists in the rise of Jim Crow. Goldstone brilliantly draws direct links to today's creeping threats to suffrage in this important and timely book.
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.
#LawrenceGoldstone #VotingRights #AfricanAmericanVotingRights #StolenJustice #ScholasticBooks #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher
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Jul 21, 2023
The Art of Charles M. Schultz: Chip Kidd on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
#ChipKidd #Art #CharlesMSchultz #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #CharlesSchultz #GeoffSpear #Cartoons #Comics #Peanuts
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Jul 14, 2023
Find the Helpers: Fred Guttenberg on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
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Jul 7, 2023
You’ve Been Played: Adrian Hon on Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Zombies, Run! game designer Adrian Hon to discuss the "gamification" of society. In his book, You’ve Been Played: How Corporations, Governments, and Schools Use Games To Control Us All, Hon reveals how points, badges, and leaderboards are creeping into every aspect of modern life. The book is a blistering takedown of the manner in which corporate, organizational, and governmental entities use games and gamification as tools for profit and coercion. Their goal is behavior modification, and we're often forced to play these "games" to manage our careers and navigate our personal lives and consumerism.
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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Jun 30, 2023
America's Affordable Housing Crisis: Andrew Ross on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
#AndrewRoss #AmericasSunbelt #CentralFlorida #DisneyWorld #Economics #AmericanEconomy #AffordableHousing #Homelessness #SunbeltBlues #HousingCrisis #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Write…
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Jun 23, 2023
America's Top Secrets: Matthew Connelly on 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, commun…
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Jun 16, 2023
Unlocking the Ultimate Power of Your Mind: Mitch Horowitz on Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher
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.
#MitchHorowitz #DaydreamBeliever #MindCausation #Parapsychology #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #PowerOfTheMind #ESP #Spirituality #Writers #Metaphysics #P…
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Jun 9, 2023
100 Things We've Lost to the Internet: Pamela Paul on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
#PamelaPaul #TheNewYorkTimes #TheNewYorkTimesBookReview #100ThingsWe'veLostToTheInternet #DigitalRevolution #SocialMedia #BookReview #MiamiBookFair #MiamiBookFair2021 #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFish…
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Jun 2, 2023
My Dirty Life in Comedy: Lois Bromfield on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
#LoisBromfield #Irma #SororityGirlsFromHell #Memoirs #Comedy #StandUp #TVWriting #Screenwriting #Comedians #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher
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May 12, 2023
What Do We Need Men For? E. Jean Carroll on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes E. Jean Carroll, the longest running advice columnist in history, to the show today. Writer of the “Ask E. Jean” column, which ran in Elle Magazine for decades, E. Jean Carroll has written a book entitled, “What Do We Need Men For? A Modest Proposal.” In it, she recounts stories of experiences with "The Most Hideous Men of My Life" and the manner in which they affected her. E. Jean also shares her adventures during a recent road trip in search of the answer to her title question: What Do We Need Men For?
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.
#EJeanCarroll #AskEJean #WhatDoWeNeedMenFor #ElleMagazine #DonaldTrump #SexualAssault #AuthorInterviews #Authors #…
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May 5, 2023
Urban Poverty and Racial Divides in America: Dr. Elijah Anderson with Shannon Fisher
Elijah Anderson is the William K. Lanman, Jr. Professor of Sociology at Yale University and one of the leading urban ethnographers in the United States. His published books include Code of the Street: Decency, Violence, and the Moral Life of the Inner City and The Cosmopolitan Canopy: Race and Civility in Everyday Life. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Political and Social Science and is the former VP of the American Sociological Association.
This podcast explores the racial and economic divide in America. Anderson conducted detailed interviews with inner city residents about urban poverty and the "code of the street" that begins where civil law ends. He offers a historical perspective on the declining urban economy through the lens of North Philadelphia.
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 communi…
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Apr 21, 2023
Let Dogs Be Dogs: Understanding Canine Nature on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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: @MsS…
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Oct 15, 2022
Living Fearlessly: Former Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief and NYT Bestselling Author Kate White on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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 bet…
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Oct 1, 2022
Inside the World of Classic American Moviemaking: Rocky Lang on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes writer, film director and producer Rocky Lang to talk about his new collaboration with historian Barbara Hall, "Letters from Hollywood: Inside the World of Classic American Moviemaking." This book contains letters written by filmmakers on nearly every aspect of the creation of the classic Hollywood films we all know and love. From direction to costume design to acting to interpersonal drama, this book offers the reader a glimpse into behind-the-scenes action during the making of a major motion picture when storytelling was the ultimate goal of this art form.
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.
#RockyLang #Barbara Hall #LettersFromHollywood #Filmmaking #Hollyw…
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Sep 21, 2022
Crisis Point: Senators Tom Daschle and Trent Lott with Shannon Fisher
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 writer…
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Sep 7, 2022
Women Who Rock: Evelyn McDonnell on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Entertainment Journalist Evelyn McDonnell to discuss her recent book, Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyonce. Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl. The book profiles almost 100 years of female musicians, describing how the music industry historically progressed and the contributions each of the 104 women made to pop music. Entertainers from all music genres are represented, and the profiles - also all written by women and compiled by McDonnell into this fantastic book - are fascinating.
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.
#WomenWhoRock #EvelynMcDonnell #Entertainment #Music #WomenInMusic #RockAndRollHallOfFame #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOn…
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Aug 7, 2022
CNN’s John King Breaks Down 2020 Election Coverage with Shannon Fisher on Update-1
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 t…
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Aug 1, 2022
Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness: Kristen Radtke on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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Jul 1, 2022
Trauma, Hope, and Resilience: Newyorican Girl Julia Torres Barden on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
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Jun 15, 2022
Exploring the Growing Popularity of Fair Trade Products: Shannon Fisher for Update-1, The Official Podcast of the National Press Club
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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May 21, 2022
Michael Graczyk on Witnessing More Than 400 Executions
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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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May 15, 2022
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: Damon Young on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes journalist Damon Young to discuss his memoir, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays, a collection of personal essays about his experiences as a black man in America and his journey of self discovery. The two discuss race in America on a macro and micro level, and Damon shares his personal perspective on the societal expectations that have been placed upon him throughout his life.
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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May 7, 2022
Chatting or Cheating: Dr. Sheri Meyers with Shannon Fisher
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.
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Apr 21, 2022
Victory for the Vote: Doris Weatherford on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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Apr 15, 2022
The Words We Live By: Linda Monk on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
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Apr 7, 2022
The World Bank: Christine Montgomery on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon is proud to welcome Christine Montgomery, manager of digital/online communications at the World Bank, as her guest. Throughout Christine's career, she has transformed some of the nation’s top news and entertainment brands into dominant online industry leaders. Her career in journalism began covering high school sports for the Palm Beach Post, and we will discuss her exciting professional journey from there to her current position at The World Bank.
Christine developed online content strategies at USA Today in the late 1990s, when digital journalism was just beginning to emerge, and she has served as the managing editor of PBS.org, head of electronic publishing for the St. Petersburg Times, chief digital officer for the Center for Public Integrity, and president of the Online News Association. She holds a Masters in Writing from Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Florida.
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Apr 1, 2022
Cybersecurity For Journalists (and Everyone) with Shannon Fisher on Update-1
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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…
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Mar 21, 2022
The Right to Language Assistance in Healthcare: Kelly Grzech on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
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Mar 15, 2022
Diabetes and Diabetic Alert Dogs: Dr. Maureen Petersen on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Dr. Maureen M. Petersen, the Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Director of the National Capital Consortium Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, talks to Shannon Fisher about diabetes from both a medical and personal perspective. Dr. Petersen’s daughter, Kyleigh, has type 1 diabetes and joins the conversation to offer her perspective on having been diagnosed with the disease at a young age. In addition to discussing the warning signs, risk factors, and treatment for diabetes in children and adults, the Petersens share details about Hazel, Kyleigh’s new diabetic alert dog.
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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Mar 7, 2022
Backbone Power: Dr. Anne Brown on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Dr. Anne Brown, PhD, RN. Brown worked as an Alcohol Clinical Specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and also served as the Program Director of the Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Program at Greater Cape Ann Human Services. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, BS in Nursing; Boston University, MS in Psychiatric-Mental Health in Nursing; and International University, PhD in Addiction Studies.
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.”
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Mar 1, 2022
Vanishing of the Bees Director Maryam Henein on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon talks to Maryam Henein, director of the award-winning film Vanishing of the Bees. This documentary, filmed across four continents, examines the mysterious disappearance of honeybees across the planet. The two will discuss this disappearance and the crisis (Colony Collapse Disorder) it has created for beekeepers who rely on bees to pollinate the fruits and vegetables being grown around the world. Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page, details beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes' struggle to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts.
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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Feb 21, 2022
True Porn Clerk Stories: Ali Davis on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes improv great and comedy writer, Ali Davis, to discuss Ali's book, True Porn Clerk Stories, a collection of vignettes born of Ali's popular blog in which she shares hilarious stories from her days as a video store clerk. The two also discuss Ali's experiences as an improv performer, including three years with The Second City touring company.
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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Feb 7, 2022
Pink Ink: Tattoo Artist Amy Black on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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.
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Feb 1, 2022
Political Commentary's Impact On Elections, Public Opinion And Journalism, Shannon Fisher for Update-1
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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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Jan 21, 2022
New York Times Best Selling Author Cecelia Ahern on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Cecelia Ahern shot to stardom in the literary world with her 2004 debut novel, P.S. I LOVE YOU, which was adapted into a film with the same name in 2007. Cecelia has to date released 16 novels. Today, she talks to Shannon Fisher about her latest book, ROAR.
ROAR is 30 short stories, each addressing the struggles women face at different points in their lives while navigating social and cultural expectations. Each story is a metaphor for what would happen if those trials manifested in physical reality. Cecelia also talks to Shannon about the much-anticipated sequel to her debut novel, P.S. I LOVE YOU, which will be released in the fall.
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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Jan 15, 2022
Major Makes History: Jill Twiss on First Dog Major Biden on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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Jan 1, 2022
New York and the International Sound of Latin Music, 1940-1990: Ben Lapidus, on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Grammy-nominated musician Benjamin Lapidus joins Shannon Fisher to discuss his new book, NEW YORK AND THE INTERNATIONAL SOUND OF LATIN MUSIC, 1940-1990. Lapidus, a music scholar widely published on the topic of Latin music, examines how interethnic collaboration among musicians, composers, dancers, instrument makers, and music teachers shaped the development of Spanish Caribbean music in New York, cultivating a sound steeped in classical, jazz, and folkloric music.
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Dec 14, 2021
Holiday Flower Power Daily: Jill Brooke on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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_.
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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Nov 14, 2021
This is Your Brain on Sex: Kayt Sukel on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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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Oct 14, 2021
The Light of Days: Judy Batalion on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
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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Sep 14, 2021
The Promise of America: Harvey J. Kaye on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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Aug 14, 2021
Still Mad: Sandra M. Gilbert & Susan Gubar on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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.
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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Jul 14, 2021
The Role of Social Media in Journalism: Pew Research Group's 'State of the News Media' Findings, Shannon Fisher for Update-1
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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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Jun 14, 2021
A History of Women in Society: Renee Davis on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon interviews Historian, Renee Davis, about women's roles in society from a historical perspective. Renee is a historian and devoted advocate for women’s rights. She sits on the Board of Directors for UniteWomen.org Action and served as their Executive Vice President of Political Action, also creating their "Unite Against Rape" campaign to raise public awareness of the issues of rape, human trafficking and violence against women.
Combining her love of history with her love of activism, Renee led UniteWomen.org - in partnership with several other prestigious organizations including the National Women's History Museum, the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History - through the planning of the Suffrage Centennial Celebration, which was a week of events in D.C. leading up to a reenactment of the Woman Suffrage Parade of 1913.
Renee is a graduate of McNeese State University, where she won a medal for her Senior Thesis, and she is…
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May 14, 2021
News Coverage Differences Between For-Profit And Nonprofit Organizations, Shannon Fisher and Lisa Matthews for Update-1
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/news-coverage-differences-between-profit-and-nonprofit-organizations
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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Apr 14, 2021
Creating the Dance: Kristin Mancini on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon is thrilled to have choreographer, Kristin Mancini, as her guest this week. Kristin studied dance with the Richmond Ballet, Riverdance touring company, Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway and The Edge. She earned a B.F.A. in dance and choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University's distinguished dance program. Kristin has worked with an impressive list of dancers and choreographers including Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, Barry Youngblood, Avron & Savion Glover, Chris Judd, Bella Lewisky, David Howard and Debbie Allen.
Kristin has enjoyed great success as a choreographer, winning a plethora of awards for the many show choirs with which she has worked and the wide variety of dance teams and studio dancers she has taught. She has also acted as an adjudicator for both show choir and dance competitions. Some of her former students have gone on to perform in Cirque du Soleil, Broadway, professional dance teams and prestigious ballet companies.
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Mar 14, 2021
A Punkhouse in the Deep South: Scott Satterwhite on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Historian Scott Satterwhite joins Shannon Fisher to discuss his book, A PUNKHOUSE IN THE DEEP SOUTH: THE ORAL HISTORY OF 309. For nine years, Satterwhite was among the residents who called a house at 309 6th Avenue in Pensacola, Florida home. With the help of donors, he has since purchased the property to restore it and preserve the history of the subculture that made the 309 Punkhouse a crossroads for many an outsider in Pensacola. The book features oral narratives by many of the home’s residents over the course of nearly three decades.
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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Feb 14, 2021
The Need to Say No: Jill Brooke on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Learning to set healthy boundaries is essential for our health and well-being at home, in the workplace, or the communities in which we live. In The Need to Say "No," author Jill Brooke teaches us how to “kNOw BS” and deal effectively with the aggressive personalities we often encounter.
Jill Brooke is a writer, relationship coach and contributing writer for FirstWivesWorld.com, a site that helps women contemplating, navigating or moving on from divorce heal. Jill's work has appeared in The New York Times, Forbes FYI, Chicago Tribune, Harper's Bazaar and New York Magazine.
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Jan 14, 2021
The Weight of Zero: Karen Fortunati Discusses Bipolar Disorder on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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Dec 28, 2020
Sarah Bigham on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher Part 2
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.
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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Dec 14, 2020
Sarah Bigham on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher Part 1
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.
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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Nov 28, 2020
Daniel Lewis: A Life in Choreography and Dance
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.
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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Oct 28, 2020
Poisoned Water: Candy J. Cooper and Marc Aronson on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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Sep 28, 2020
Birth Affirmations: Susan Singer on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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.
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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Aug 14, 2020
Celebrity Relationship Therapist Dr. Gilda Carle on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon is thrilled to welcome notorious Celebrity Relationship Therapist, Dr. Gilda Carle, as her guest this week! The New York Times has called Dr. Gilda "the busiest television therapist in the business," as she has been seen and heard on countless news programs and talk shows for decades. Gilda has authored 15 books and several columns for news organizations, including regular advice columns for Match.com and The Today Show. She has been interviewed for newspaper and magazine articles throughout the world.
Dr. Gilda's newest venture is as the Country Music Doctor with her nonprofit organization, Country Cures. Through this, she helps to heal the relationships of veterans re-entering life with their families after a tour of duty. Dr. Gilda’s work reaches 5 million people weekly.
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Jul 14, 2020
USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page on Female Leadership with Shannon Fisher
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/npc-member-susan-page-discusses-significance-clubs-all-female-leadership-team
For the first time in National Press Club history, the leadership team is all-female, with President Lisa Nicole Matthews, Vice President Jen Judson, Secretary Gillian Rich, Treasurer Eileen O'Reilly, and Membership Secretary Emily Wilkins at the helm. In this episode of Update-1, NPC Broadcast Podcast Team member Shannon Fisher speaks with USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, a longtime NPC member who has served as president of the White House Correspondents Association and the Gridiron Club. This conversation marks the milestone of the National Press Club’s historic 2021 leadership team by examining the impact of female leadership in the field of journalism.
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Jun 14, 2020
Political Conventions Then And Now: Former NPC President Jonathan Salant with Shannon Fisher on Update-1
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/former-npc-president-discusses-political-conventions-then-and-now
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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May 28, 2020
Nonprofit News And The Vital Role It Plays
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/nonprofit-news-and-vital-role-it-plays.
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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Apr 14, 2020
Vision: An Artist's Perspective on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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.
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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Mar 28, 2020
The White Devil’s Daughters: Julia Flynn Siler on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon Welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author and longtime Wall Street Journal contributor, Julia Flynn Siler, whose work has been honored as a finalist for both the James Beard Award and the Gerald Loeb Award. Julia's book, The White Devil’s Daughters: The Women Who Fought Slavery in San Francisco’s Chinatown, examines the trafficking of women from China to America in the last part of the 19th Century and the first part of the 20th Century and profiles several of the people who took great risks to help rescue these women.
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Mar 14, 2020
The Four Freedoms: Harvey J. Kaye on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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:
* Freedom of Speech and Expression
* Freedom of Every Person to Worship God in His [or Her] Own Way
* Freedom from Want
* Freedom from Fear
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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Feb 28, 2020
Real Queer America: Samantha Allen on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes journalist Samantha Allen to discuss her book, Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States. Allen takes us on a cross-country road trip with frequent stops at hubs of queer life across America's heartland, in areas known (or assumed) to be unfriendly to the LGBT community. She highlights cultural shifts for the LGBTQ+ community in unexpected places, as well as strides yet to be made. It's a very interesting look at life for this community away from well-known, thriving LGBT areas in coastal cities.
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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Feb 14, 2020
Newyorican Girl: Julia Torres Barden on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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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Jan 28, 2020
Selling Americans on America: The Freedom Train on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Today, Shannon speaks with Gerry and Janet Souter about their book, Selling Americans on America - Journey into a Troubled Nation. The book is a historical account of a little-known chapter in American history: The Freedom Train. America was in a crippled state following World War II, and the Freedom Train toured the country, displaying 130 original documents and irreplaceable objects - from the National Archives, Library of Congress and private collections - that helped build our nation, establish and defend our Freedom values, patriotism and unity. The train was guarded by United States Marines and helped to unite Americans behind a renewed mission of civic engagement.
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Jan 14, 2020
Learn the Signs of Ovarian Cancer: Esther Windmueller on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
This episode of The Authentic Woman is dedicated to the memory of Esther Windmueller, who gave so much of her time and energy in her final years to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer is difficult to detect and, therefore, has a high mortality rate because it is often not discovered until it has reached a late stage. 22,000 women receive this diagnosis every year – and 14,000 women die of it annually.
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…
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Dec 14, 2019
The Gutsy Girl Handbook: New York Times Bestselling Author and former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine Kate White on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
New York Times bestselling author, and former Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine, Kate White talks to Shannon about her new career guide for women, The Gutsy Girl Handbook: Your Manifesto for Success. This book is filled with helpful advice for navigating corporate America. In this podcast, she shares some of her tools and tricks for getting ahead in business and overcoming the "good girl instinct."
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Nov 28, 2019
Playing Catch with Strangers: Bob Brody on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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Nov 14, 2019
Legendary Comedian Lois Bromfied on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon is thrilled to feature special guest, comedian Lois Bromfield, on The Authentic Woman this week! Lois began her career as a stand up comedian, performing in comedy venues throughout the United States - most notably The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. After countless television appearances as a performer, Lois directed her career toward the writing and production of television shows for several major networks including ABC, HBO, The History Channel and The Discovery Channel. Her most well-known comedy sketch performance is Sorority Girls from Hell, and her television writing credits include Roseanne, Grace Under Fire and The Drew Carey Show. Lois will be featured in an upcoming documentary about women in comedy entitled Makers that will air on PBS in July.
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Sep 28, 2019
World Renown Psychic Lorrie Kazan on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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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Sep 14, 2019
Exploring Autism on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes four special guests - a doctor, a therapist and two mothers - for an in-depth discussion of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Evie Frazier - Dr. Frazier is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at Bon Secours Developmental & Special Needs Pediatrics who specializes in autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Kathy Matthews - Dr. Matthews is the Executive Director of Education at The Faison School for Autism. She also serves as the CABAS Senior Behavior Analyst at Faison.
Lisa Bragg - Lisa is the owner of Richmond’s VIP Resource Connection, which puts resources for Special Needs children In One Place.
Carissa Garabedian - Carissa is the Publisher and Editor of Macaroni Kid Richmond, a website that was named Best Online Family Resource by Style Weekly.
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Aug 28, 2019
HIV on Rise among Women: Marty Bond on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
This show explores the reasons behind the rise of HIV among women. Shannon interviews Marty Bond, Senior Public Health Advisor for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office on Women’s Health, about the reason for this rise. They discuss prevention, treatment, stigma, and awareness.
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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Aug 14, 2019
The State of Women's Rights in America - NOW President Terry O'Neill & UniteWomen.org President Karen Teegarden on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher Shannon Fisher
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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Jul 28, 2019
History of the Equal Rights Amendment: The ERA on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
The Equal Rights Amendment: "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex."
This week, Shannon Fisher will share the history of the Equal Rights Amendment and the story of its continued and lengthy path to ratification. Most Americans believe the ERA is already in effect and are shocked to learn that there is still resistance to its ratification in 2014.
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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Jul 14, 2019
Beagle Freedom Project: Shannon Keith on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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Jun 28, 2019
Publishing 101: Jane Friedman on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Jane Friedman, the former publisher of Writer’s Digest, has been teaching writers about the business of publishing for more than 15 years. Jane talks to Shannon about her book, Publishing 101, which offers sound, step-by-step advice about preparing queries and proposals, as well as approaching editors and agents with your work while avoiding the common pitfalls of first-time authorship.
Jane currently teaches digital publishing at the University of Virginia and is a professor of Great Courses. Since 2001, Jane has spoken at more than 200 events worldwide, including BookExpo America, SXSW, the Association of Writers & Writing Programs, and numerous creative writing programs. She has also served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund in San Francisco. Her blog for writers enjoys 150,000 unique visitors every month.
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Jun 14, 2019
Caught Between the Bettys: Colorado State Senator Alice Borodkin on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
The Honorable Alice Borodkin will be Shannon's guest tonight to discuss her book, Caught Between the Bettys (Betty Crocker & Betty Friedan). Caught Between the Bettys offers Borodkin's perspective on the female experience in America in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s and the societal changes she witnessed as feminism gradually entered the scene.
Alice Borodkin served in the Colorado House of Representatives for eight years, before being term limited in 2009. Alice is a graduate and Flemming Fellow of the Washington, DC-based Center for Policy Alternatives and a graduate of the Center for Women Policy Studies Foreign Policy Institute and their Women, Peace and Security Program. She is the founder and past editor/publisher of Women’s Business Chronicle, a newspaper for and about business for professional women.
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May 28, 2019
Eye Health: Dr. Rachel Bishop from the National Eye Institute on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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 Darn…
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May 28, 2019
National Women's Health Week: Dr. Nancy Lee on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon is proud to welcome Dr. Nancy Lee as her guest on this special episode of The Authentic Woman. Dr. Lee is the Director of the Office on Women's Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and she is here to talk about National Women’s Health Week (NWHW), which starts on Mother's Day (May 10) and goes through May 16, 2015. Shannon and Dr. Lee discuss many aspects of NWHW, and Dr. Lee shares some great information about ways in which women can increase their health and vitality.
Prior to leading the Office of Women's Health, Dr. Lee worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more than 22 years and has extensive experience in the field of women's health. She has published more than 95 articles in well-respected medical journals, with her research having been focused on cancer prevention and control – specifically early cancer screening for cancers of the reproductive system – safe contraception, and HIV infection in American women.
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May 28, 2019
By Targeting Millennials, The Young Turks Dominate Online News: Shannon Fisher for Update-1, The Official Podcast of the National Press Club
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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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May 21, 2019
Policy Makers Using Solution-Based Journalism To Effect Change: Shannon Fisher for Update-1 The Official Podcast of the National Press Club
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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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May 21, 2019
The Use of Images in Social Media: Shannon Fisher for Update-1 - The Official Podcast of the National Press Club
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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,…
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May 21, 2019
Ending Childhood Hunger: Anne Holton and Dorothy McAuliffe at the Children's Village on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
First Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe and former First Lady of Virginia (and wife of current Democratic VP nominee, Tim Kaine) Anne Holton held a roundtable discussion at Children's Village in Philadelphia, while there for Democratic National Convention, to draw attention to childhood hunger in America. The two women discuss ways we can address this issue as a society.
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May 14, 2019
Pat Bertram on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Washington Irving wrote: “There is in every true woman’s heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles up, and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.” As I read these words a decade ago, I could see her, a drab woman, defeated by life, dragging herself through her days in the normal world, but in an abnormal world of strife and danger, she would come alive and inspire others. And so Kate Cummings, the hero of my novel A Spark of Heavenly Fire was born.
"I am thrilled to be the first guest on Shannon Fisher’s new show, The Authentic Woman. It’s fitting that that this book is being highlighted because Shannon herself is a true woman who embodies the spark of heavenly fire the world so desperately needs." ~ author Pat Bertram
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May 14, 2019
An Open Dialogue about Race: Tanya Tatum on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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. Toni…
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May 14, 2019
Washington Press Corps: Digital And Specialized, Jesse Holcomb on Pew Research Group's Study, Shannon Fisher for Update-1
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/washington-press-corps-becoming-more-digital-and-specialized
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…
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May 7, 2019
The 5th Wall Theatre: Carol Piersol on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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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May 7, 2019
Beyond Barbie on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Tonight's guests are from the performance series, Beyond Barbie, that originated in conjunction with Susan Singer’s provocative 2011 art show, Not Barbie, a series of paintings of female nudes of every size, shape, age, and race intended to help improve women’s body image. Beyond Barbie shows are performed by women, about women, for everyone.
The intention behind the series is to empower women to be fully authentic and to listen to their own inner wisdom in order to make a profound difference in the world. Each evening has a different flavor and is produced by a different woman. The performances are full of authenticity, courage, wisdom, humor, intimacy, creativity and joy along with a good dose of pathos and beauty.
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 foo…
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May 7, 2019
Life in New York: Laura Pedersen on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
This week on The Authentic Woman, Shannon’s guest is Laura Pedersen. The two will discuss Pedersen’s memoir, Life in New York, about three decades of living in New York City. Her life in NYC began when neighborhoods that now feature chai bars, Pilates, and Gymboree were drug dens, ganglands, and shantytowns. Pedersen has experienced NYC in the best and worst of times. We will discuss her hilarious trip down memory lane, incuding becoming – at age 20 – the youngest person to have a seat on the American Stock Exchange.
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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Apr 28, 2019
National Press Club President Thomas Burr Discusses his Goals for NPC and the Journalism Industry: Shannon Fisher for Update-1
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/new-npc-president-thomas-burr-discusses-his-goals-club-and-journalism-industry
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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Apr 21, 2019
The Importance of Down Ticket Elections: Democratic Party of Virginia Executive Director Susan Swecker on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker talks to Shannon about the importance of down ticket elections, highlighting several key races in the Commonwealth of Virginia. They discuss the relationship between state and local campaigns and the manner in which that coordination affects candidates up and down the ticket.
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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Apr 14, 2019
Dare2Dream: Harold "Lefty" Williams on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Harold Lefty Williams, famous for being the first left-handed Harlem Globetrotter in history, has started the Harold Lefty Williams DARE 2 DREAM Foundation, Inc. The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for youth and young adults through the development of sports, educational and character development programs. Through DARE 2 DREAM, Lefty and his wife seek to strengthen our communities, both domestically and globally, by helping these kids develop strong character.
Lefty Williams has long known that anything worth having wouldn't come easy. He and his wife both learned at an early age that there would be many days of hard work and sacrifice, and they they credit who they are today to the many growing pains they have faced in life. Growing up in New Jersey’s second largest city, they knew that the key to their success wouldn't come by blending into the crowd. They would have to DARE 2 DREAM.
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Apr 7, 2019
Flower Power: Jill Brooke on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
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!
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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Mar 28, 2019
Democratic Party of Virginia Chair Susan Swecker from the Floor of the 2016 DNC convention on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon Fisher interviews the Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. They talk about what it is like being a delegate at the national convention and the special role the Commonwealth of Virginia is playing at the convention with the nomination of Senator Tim Kaine as the Democrats' Vice Presidential candidate.
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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Mar 21, 2019
Forgiveness & Healing: Katie McCall on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon talks to Reiki Master, Katie McCall, to discuss healing modalities, the movement of energy, brain training, and the power of forgiveness.
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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Mar 14, 2019
Pathways to Illumination: Christy Birmingham on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
This week's Special Guest is Christy Birmingham. We will discuss her book, Pathways to Illumination, as well as her popular poetry blog, Poetic Parfait.
A message from Christy: "I use my writing to help people who have struggled with issues such as depression and anxiety. When I published my book, Pathways to Illumination, it was a major turning point for me, as it gave me an opportunity to reach out to people and let them know that there really is a reason to look forward to tomorrow."
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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Mar 7, 2019
Female Bodies on the American Stage: Jennifer-Scott Mobley on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes Author and Theatre Scholar, Jennifer-Scott Mobley. Mobley is the Immediate Past President of the Women and Theatre Program of the Association of Theatre in Higher Education. Holding a PhD in Theatre Studies from The City University of New York Graduate Center, an MFA in Dramaturgy and Theatre Criticism from Brooklyn College, and a BA in Theatre from the College of William and Mary, Mobley has worked as a performer and dramaturge throughout the New York City metropolitan area. She also serves as a curator of the Jane Chambers Feminist Playwriting Contest.
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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Feb 28, 2019
The American Psyche: Pythia Peay on The Authentic Woman with Special Guest Host Susan Singer
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…
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Feb 21, 2019
FGM (Female Genital Mutilation): Angela Peabody on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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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Feb 14, 2019
Living with Disabilities: The Authentic Woman with Guest Host Michele Rolle
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 Ind…
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Feb 7, 2019
TRAP Laws: NARAL's Tarina Keene on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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…
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Jan 28, 2019
Unmasked: Teen Author Hope Bolinger on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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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Jan 21, 2019
We Are Women: Kimberley A. Johnson and Madison Kimrey on The Authentic Woman with Guest Host Leslie Salzillo
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 bl…
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Jan 14, 2019
Women's Rights: An Artist's Perspective on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon examines the groundbreaking art exhibit, "Women's Rights: An Artist's Perspective," with Karen Teegarden and Karen Gutfreund of UniteWomen.org.
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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Jan 7, 2019
Jehovah's Witness to iPad Artist: Sylvia DeVoss on The Authentic Woman with Special Guest Host Susan Singer
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.
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Dec 28, 2018
Gaye Adegbalola Sings the Blues: The Authentic Woman with Special Guest Host Susan Singer
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.
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…
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Dec 21, 2018
Women's Voices: An Artist's Perspective on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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.
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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Dec 14, 2018
Dangers of the Essure Birth Control Device on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes three women spearheading an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of the permanent birth control device Essure. Her guests are Angie Firmalino, founder the Essure Problems group; Amanda Dykeman, an administrator of the group; and Amanda Rusmisell, the group’s legislative liaison. The Essure Problems group has connected nearly 25,000 women who have had adverse reactions to the device.
This show, which aired before the Essure device was removed from the market, highlights the potentially fatal complications of the Essure device so women can make an informed decision about having the device implanted in their fallopian tubes. The device has garnered thousands of reports of autoimmune issues, adhesions and punctures of abdominal organs, excessive bleeding, severe pelvic pain, and even death. Erin Brockovich helped the Essure Problems group gain traction. There is now bipartisan legislation before Congress calling for the removal of Essure from the market introduced b…
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Dec 7, 2018
Breastfeeding Legislation: Kate Noon on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Shannon welcomes social and political advocate Kate Noon to discuss the path she took to turn an idea into a bill, and then into a law, by working with her local legislators. We explore the legislative process and the debate around the country regarding public breast feeding. Kate is a member of the Virginia Breastfeeding Task Force and serves on the Virginia Breastfeeding Advisory Committee as a representative of the Virginia Chapter of National Association of Social Workers.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Lactation Counselor with a background in activism, Kate holds certifications in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Aging Studies. She has more than 15 years of experience working with non-profits and is currently the Board Chair for Midwives for Haiti and Program Director for the Better Housing Coalition.
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Nov 28, 2018
Invisible Warrior: Michele Rolle on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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.
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.
Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.
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Nov 21, 2018
Indie Music: Singer/Songwriter Heather Powell on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
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 c…
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Nov 14, 2018
Entertainment Reporter Korina Lopez on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher
Shannon's guest this week, Korina Lopez, is an accomplished journalist who has worked for media giants such as USA TODAY and The Washington Post. She is a reporter, critic, online producer, social media strategist and video host. She has covered a number of noteworthy artists, and has earned the title of "pop-culture pundit." In addition to pop culture, Lopez tries to shine a light on cultural and social issues and give a voice to those who can't afford a publicist.
Korina created and produced the USA TODAY music-video franchise, Studio A. She was the co-author of a weekly column, On the Verge, about emerging music artists, and she has spent her entire career reporting about lifestyle and entertainment. Korina holds a Bachelor's of Arts in both English and Eastern Religion from The College of William and Mary and a Masters of Communication, Culture and Technology from Georgetown University.
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Nov 7, 2018
Centennial Rally for Equal Rights: History Meets Politics on The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher
Tonight, Shannon welcomes three women’s rights activists who have been active in government relations in the Commonwealth of Virginia for decades: Donna Granski, Candy Graham, and Eileen Davis. The four women will have a roundtable discussion about the historical significance of a women’s suffrage rally held on the steps of the Virginia Capitol 100 years ago, as well as the progression of the issues being addressed at that time - many of which are still being heatedly debated.
The women will discuss an upcoming series of events planned to commemorate the centennial anniversary of that women’s rights rally – a joint venture between The American Association of University Women, The League of Women Voters, The National Organization for Women, and Women Matter. Tonight’s show will provide details about the upcoming events and a discussion of the quest for equal rights for women in the United States - especially those relating to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
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