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Steven Spierer on the Radio


Steven Spierer hosts a worldwide Internet radio program which is heard live Saturdays at 10:00 am Pacific, 1:00 pm Eastern. Steve's guests range from insurance experts and politicians to authors and psychologists. Below are links to selected shows. Feel free to send an Email to steve@talkradioone.com if you have comments on the shows or if you have an idea for guests or topics that might be discussed on TalkRadioOne.com


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January 28, 2012 - Steve interviews Mike R., a participant in Alcoholics Anonymous, about sobriety, alcohol and drug abuse. Also, Steve offers his insights on real estate, from Reverse Mortgages and Strategic Defaults to the good & bad of future home ownership, coming interest rates and inflation.

January 21, 2012 - Steve is ranting, but his ranting gets raves. He took an American civic literacy test and then got really mad over how some of our elected officials did on that test. Then, some people are much more likable than others but it’s not always easy to figure out why. Steve interviews Bob Sommers who thinks he has figured out why some people are just so unlikable that it stands in their way.

January 7, 2012 - This week, Steve had lunch with a client and his son who is applying to law school, but it didn't work out so well. Then, since breakfast, lunch and dinner are three of Steve's favorite meals, he interviews Entrepreneurial Restaurateur Michael Franks about all things food and dining, and the past, present and future of the restaurant business.

December 31, 2011 - Steve interviews Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley, authors of Open To Hope: Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss, about the choices we must each make in responding to the loss and grief that is necessarily part of each of our lives.

December 24, 2011 - With so much conflicting "science" on both sides, hitting the balance of protecting the Earth's environment while not unnecessarily killing jobs is hard to do. To learn one point of view, Steve interviews Rich Trzupek, author of "Regulations Gone Wild: How the EPA Is Ruing American Industry". Steve says he wants to hear both sides, so let him hear from you!

December 10, 2011 - Learn how the burglar that's planning on breaking into your house while you are away thinks, and why they picked you to burglarize, as Steve interviews Professor Richard T. Wright, author of Burglars On The Job.

December 3, 2011 - Steve interviews Bryan Caplan, author of Selfish Reasons To Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think. Then, Steve gives us an update on the world of Real Estate ownership for fun and profit.

November 19, 2011 - Steve talks about defending a client in trial this past week who was being sued for $13 Million. Then, life is largely the result of daily individual choices. Some people make way better choices than others. Find out how and why as Steve interviews Dr. Karen Sherman, author of "Mindfulness and The Art of Choice: Transform Your Life".

November 12, 2011 - Some law students think that if they spend a bunch of money on a legal education they will just make a fortune, but now some are suing law schools claiming they've been sold a bill of goods. Steve interviews attorney and psychotherapist Will Meyerhofer, author of Way Worse Than Being A Dentist: The Lawyer's Quest for Meaning, about the latest developments.

November 5, 2011 - Having reached a point where his diet is to try to reduce the rate at which he gains weight, Steve interviews Registered Dietician Sumner Brooks. Then, it's time for a Real Estate Market Update from our favorite Real Estate Attorney and Investor.

October 22, 2011 - If you have interest in making money, don't miss this show. Steve interviews Kevin O'Leary, star of ABC's television show Shark Tank and author of "Cold Hard Truth: On Business, Money & Life."

October 8, 2011 - It's Legal Day on Steve's show. First, Steve explains how the legal system really works and what happens if you go to court. Then, Steve interviews Law Professor Gabriela Ryan to discover how it is possible that so many student work hard to get into good colleges and post-graduate schools and still do not meet with success.

October 1, 2011 - Steve responds to an email from worried parents about their teenage son who has fallen under dark influences. Then, if you are reinventing yourself, you need to hear Steve interview Jeff DeGraff, author of Innovation You.

September 24, 2011 - Steve opines that 'fear-driven performance' or creating a 'healthy fear' in employees or children is a poor means of motivation. Then, remembering that Steve is a Disney nut, he interviews Don Ballard, author of Disneyland Hotel®: The Early Years 1954-1988.

September 17, 2011 - Steve interviews Ed Dolan, author of, "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch."

September 10, 2011 - Tools for dealing with liars. Steve interviews Dr. Paul Ekman, author of Telling Lies.

September 3, 2011 - Steve starts by talking about how to spend the next few years resetting your life in the ongoing economic cataclysm. Then, Steve interviews grief expert Fran Dorf, Author of "Saving Elijah" and psychotherapist who helps people live with loss.

August 6, 2011 - Steve's in-studio guest is Stuart Gold, M.D. who has written The Patient's Guide to Orthopedic Surgery because what you don't know about your own medical care could kill you. Then, in the aftermath of the debt ceiling mess Steve offers a fresh Real Estate Update.

July 30, 2011 - Steve finds that he has to comment on the Debt Ceiling Crisis and talks about the Theory of Inevitable Compromise. Then, Steve interviews Dr. Janice Shaw Crouse who says that social and economic upheaval has led to a crisis of modern male immaturity.

July 23, 2011 - First, Steve interviews Criminal Defense attorney Ellen Barry about what every innocent person should know. Then, Steve interviews noted Economist Gary Shilling, author of The Age of Deleveraging: Investment Strategies for a decade of slow growth and deflation.

July 9, 2011 - Well this sounds like fun. Steve starts out talking about death. Then, Steve wants to know why the unemployment rate has gone up for each of the last three months, having come down for each of the previous three months, so he interviews Professor of Economics and Professor of Law, Tom Campbell. Finally, Steve looks at how IBM has stayed alive for 100 years while much younger companies died (death again?) and what that might mean in your daily life.

July 2, 2011 - Steve talks about how we might respond to sensational news coverage about everything from drugs to nuclear power. As we move through the Great Recession the media tell us we might be headed toward inflation or deflation, so Steve interviews Pete Kendall, author of The Mania Chronicles: A Real-Time Account of the Great Financial Bubble (1995-2008). Then, Steve examines the recent course of the U.S. Supreme Court and whether it has turned to the right or not.

June 25, 2011 - Have you ever heard of anyone whose life was saved because he skied into a tree at high speed? Well, Chris Miloe is Steve¹s guest to explain how that happened. Also, Steve has figured out how either the Republican candidate or President Obama (whoever gets this right) can really get elected.

June 18, 2011 - Steve starts out by talking about what an awful job the press is doing so far in the Presidential campaign. Then, Steve talks about all things medical with Peter Alperin, M.D., including ObamaCare, when to get a second opinion, why doctors seem to be turning from Republicans to Democrats and when it might be okay to give up and die.

June 11, 2011 - If you have ever been falsely accused of anything, don't miss this: Steve's in-studio guest is Anonymous. Falsely accused, given bad legal advice, and having wrongly plead guilty on her attorney's advice to a crime she did not commit, Anonymous has endured an undeserved ongoing nightmare for the past 25 years.

June 4, 2011 - Steve starts out talking about how lawyers lose objectivity. Then, he interviews Rob Ballister, author of God Does Have a Sense of Humor. Finally, since Steve conducted another round of job interviews in his office this week, the discussion turns to coping with unemployment and job hunting.

May 28, 2011 - Steve's daughter Melanie drops into the studio to participate as Steve interviews Mike O'Mary, founder of The Note Project. Before and after that, Steve seems to have a lot on his mind and chats with Melanie about everything from the press, war heroes and the real estate market to Iranian Yogurt.

May 21, 2011 - Steve interviews physician and television/radio talk show personality Dr. Dean Edell to talk about health, medicine and politics.

May 14, 2011 - Steve interviews psychologist Dr. Fran Walfish, author of The Self-Aware Parent, about a different angle on parenting. Then, Steve's in-studio guest is Republican candidate for the United States Congress, Kit Bobko, talking about everything from economic to social issues involved in next week's California primary election.

April 23, 2011 - Steve thinks the wackos on the far right and on the far left have more in common with each other than either would like to think, so he interviews John Avlon, author of Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America. Then, Steve talks about a new study that actually points to a way to live longer and slow down aging. Finally, Steve tells a story of forgiveness and humanity from his own experience.

April 9, 2011 - Steve wonders what the next turn in "consumer convenience" will be, whether it will save or cost us money, and whether it will mean another big loss of privacy, so he interviews David Schropfer, author of The Smartphone Wallet: Understanding the Disruption Ahead. Then, Steve's in-studio guest is Kit Bobko, Republican candidate for the United State Congress, talking about everything from the Tea Party and jobs to President Obama's first two years in office.

March 26, 2011 - Steve is moved to tears sharing life lessons learned from his close friend Dr. Jim Tamkin, who died this past week. Then, Steve interviews Jim Mosquera, author of Escaping Oz: Protecting Your Wealth During the Financial Crisis.

March 19, 2011 - Steve interviews Betsy Brown Braun, author of "You¹re Not The Boss of Me: Brat Proofing Your Four to Twelve Year Old Child." Then, Steve shares some history about and wisdom of Thomas Jefferson and talks about how that American founding father¹s views may be particularly useful today.

March 12, 2011 - Life deals unexpected cards. Steve interviews Lynne Gassel, author of Fifth Child, a soon to be published story of surprising and unwelcome events that led she and her husband to raise their grandson, and what a blessing that has turned out to be.

March 5, 2011 - Turns out Steve is a Disney theme park nut. Who would have thought? Steve interviews Disney expert Jim Korkis, author of "The Vault of Walt, Unofficial, Unauthorized, Uncensored Disney Stories Never Told".

February 26, 2011 - Steve interviews attorney and psychotherapist (Now there’s a combination) Will Meyerhofer, author of Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy, about everything that should be considered if you are thinking about going to law school. Then, Steve tells us his view of the current economy in general and of the real estate market in particular.

February 5, 2011 - Steve interviews Psychologist Dr. Terry Dushenko about marriage in all its complexity, about decision-making and how to navigate successfully through our own personal history and emotions.

January 29, 2011 - If you are having trouble advancing in your job, starting or growing your business Steve thinks there is an ethical piece you might be missing. Then, Steve interviews author, speaker and educator Shelly Mahon, an expert in teenagers and parent-child relationships. Finally, Steve shares his view of why it’s okay that Capitalism creates winners and losers, and why the government’s approach to taxes creates more distortions than he would like.

January 22, 2011 - Steve interviews Stephanie Chandler, author of ‘Entrepreneur to Infopreneur’ to help those trying to make a living without a traditional nine-to-five job. Then, Steve comments on the Tiger Mom, Amy Chua, who thinks raising children the Chinese way prepares kids to rule the world compared to “weak-willed” “indulgent” methods of Western parents who raise losers that cannot compete. Also, Steve describes his idea of how to properly fire an employee or break up with your girl/boyfriend, and he thinks it’s the same thing.

January 15, 2011 - Steve interviews Ashley Merryman, author of, "Nurture Shock: New Thinking About Children" – which will cause you to rethink your ideas about parenting. Steve offers his views about Generation Y, "the Millennials," and last week’s Tucson massacre.

January 8, 2011 - Now here's something you can take to the bank: Steve interviews Warwick Lightfoot, author of "Sorry, We Have No Money – Britain's Economic Problem." Mr. Lightfoot is a professional economist focused on monetary policy, public expenditure, taxation and labor markets. His perspective from London really sheds light on what’s happening and more importantly, what is likely to happen in America’s economic future.

December 25, 2010 – Christmas – there can be no better day for Steve to interview David Hazony (who is in Jerusalem today) about David's book "The Ten Commandments: How Our Most Ancient Moral Text Can Renew Modern Life." Then, in the spirit of Christmas, Steve interviews professional Family Law Mediators Arianna Jeret and Stacey Labovitz about safe, fast and comparatively economical conflict resolution in divorce.

December 18, 2010 - Raising children is evidently one of Steve’s favorite things to talk about. Steve takes your calls as he talks with clinical psychologist Mel Lewin about challenges faced by children of divorce, coping with interference by grandparents in parenting and other parenting issues.

December 11, 2010 - It¹s always darkest before the dawn and it seems the economy is getting worse. But maybe relief is just around the corner. Steve wants to know so he interviews Robert Prechter, author of Conquer The Crash.

December 4, 2010 - Donna McAleer served in the United States Army and has written Porcelain on Steel, an account of a long gray line of women of West Point. Steve interviews Donna about the history of these women, women in military service and what military service can mean to an individual and to our country.

November 20, 2010 - Life is choice. Some people make better choices than others. Find out how and why as Steve interviews Professor Sheena Iyengar, author of The Art of Choosing.

November 13, 2010 - The kids are a hassle and there are bills to pay. It can blind us to what matters. So, Steve interviews Katrina Kenison, author of The Gift of an Ordinary Day.

November 6, 2010 - Steve seems to have a lot on his mind today and opines on a variety of topics. In between, Steve interviews Gerontologist and Elder Law Professor Susan Geffen about assisted living, money management, patient advocates, Alzheimer’s and all forms of Geriatric care.

October 16, 2010 - By now everyone has been touched by Cancer. Either you have lost a close friend or relative to Cancer or you have Cancer yourself. Steve interviews physician and author James A. Tamkin, M.D., about Cancer, what causes it, how to avoid it and what to do if you get it.

October 9, 2010 - Stock market investing is not for the faint hearted these days. Steve interviews Certified Financial Planner Phil Albitz about the volatile investing climate, risk management and lots of money issues, including stocks, bonds, inflation, deflation, gold, advance planning and financial freedom.

October 2, 2010 - Steve interviews Dr. Mel Lewin, a clinical psychologist about how to raise emotionally healthy children and to improve parent/child relationships. Plus, listener calls from parents of a two year old, a three year old and a seven year old, each facing the challenges of childrearing.

September 25, 2010 - Steve’s daughter is getting married tonight and Steve is the acting Officiant. Steve interviews Ms. Ryan Larson, a wedding coordinator because weddings can be chaotic as well as joyous. Then, what it might take for a marriage to work these days, whether Pre-Nuptial agreements are a good idea or a bad idea and about how bad an idea it is to actually buy divorce insurance.

September 11, 2010 - Steve interviews Jeffrey Freed and Laurie Cantillo, co-authors of "Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World" as they discuss unlocking the potential of your ADD child. Then, Steve thinks people make lots of mistakes in assessing risk in their lives and end up being fearful when they need not be, while being bold when caution makes more sense.

August 28, 2010 - The most powerful and efficient branch of the United States Government may not be our excellent Armed Forces. It may be the Internal Revenue Service, and if it is, you will want to hear Steve’s interview with Abraham Carnow, former IRS agent. Then, Steve gives an update on the real estate market including a discussion of Strategic Defaults for those in distress.

August 7, 2010 – Military school is not reform school and it is one great way to get under-performing teenage boys on track toward success in school and life. Steve interviews Stanford Stockdale of the non-profit Army & Navy Academy.

July 17, 2010 – Steve talks about what parents should be thinking about for their children between their birth and the time they start school with Stacey Kannenberg, author of the Let’s Get Ready Series with Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten! Let’s Get Ready For First Grade! Then, Tom from Colorado wants to know if he is moving as fast as he should be in starting his new business.

May 22, 2010 – If you have ever dreamed about starting a business you will want to hear Steve’s interview with Renee Martin, co-author of The Risk Takers: 16 Women and Men Share Their Entrepreneurial Strategies For Success.

May 8, 2010 – Steve interviews insurance expert Chip Merlin and discusses how to make sure you have the right kind and amount of insurance, including life, earthquake, health, and others.

May 1, 2010 – Because none of us are getting out of here alive, Steve interviews Funeral Director Richard Heath to learn what to do to arrange a funeral for a loved one without getting ripped off.

April 24, 2010 – Steve interviews Dr. Mel Lewin, a clinical psychologist. What to do to raise emotionally healthy children and to improve parent/child relationships.

April 17, 2010 – Your spouse says, "I don’t love you anymore, I’m not sure I ever did." What do you do? Steve interviews Laura Munson, author of "This Is Not The Story You Think It Is... A Season of Unlikely Happiness". Then, Steve talks about a grab bag of other topics ranging from how to predict the outcome of a jury trial, to what kind of business to never buy, and one sure way not to get the job you’re seeking.

April 10, 2010 – Can’t decide what to do for a living or think you’re in the wrong job? Steve interviews Steve Greene, the New York Director for the non-profit Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation, one of the best kept secrets for people of all ages trying to discover what work they would be good at and what career they would enjoy.

April 3, 2010 – Steve interviews Deputy District Attorney Lindsay Reilly. How can parents best (and worst) respond when their children are in trouble with the authorities? Then, are dietary supplements really worth taking? Steve interviews herbal supplement expert Paul Schulick.

March 27, 2010 – Are drugs the answer to treating ADHD kids and adults? Steve interviews Psychologist Dr. Nancy Muirhead.

March 13, 2010 – What do Steve’s Uncle Manny [86 years old] and Aunt Sylvia [95 years old] think you should know about life?

February 27, 2010 – Are you a Mother-In-Law? Having trouble with that? Steve interviews Dr. Susan Abel Lieberman, author of "The Mother-In-Law’s Manual". Also, Steve talks about breaking bad news to loved ones. Is it sometimes better to keep it secret?

February 20, 2010 – Are you getting a divorce? Have you heard horror stories? Would you like to avoid divorce mistakes? Steve interviews Family Law Attorney Peter Gardner. Then, Steve, a Real Estate Attorney, discusses loan modifications, short sales, personal legal recourse liability on your home or investment loan.

February 6, 2010 – Steve interviews Diane Gray and Ken Ross of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, a non-profit organization helping people deal with death and dying. Then, Steve interviews Time Magazine’s award-winning Essayist Nancy Gibbs, author of the New York Times Best Seller The Preacher and The Presidents; Billy Graham in the White House.

January 9, 2010 – What to do if you are arrested or just questioned by the police – Steve interviews Criminal Defense Attorney Ed Robinson about all things criminal and how you could get in trouble even if you’ve done nothing wrong.

January 2, 2010 – Steve interviews Tom Sullivan, permanently blinded by an accident at the time of his birth, about the opportunities and challenges of living in an otherwise sighted society, what America does right and wrong in dealing with disabilities, and what the rest of us can learn about living with our own challenges.

December 19, 2009 – Steve interviews Dr. Mel Lewin, a psychologist with insights into raising emotionally healthy children, improving the parent/child relationship and even how to get your kids to clean up their rooms.

December 5, 2009 – Having memory problems? Worried your brain is frying? Wondering how you can preserve your mind? Steve interviews Norman Doidge, M.D. about everything from brain disorders, stroke to aging. Also, can Steve help a listener with his employment problem?

October 31, 2009 – Steve interviews Christopher Kimberlin, PhD candidate doing research on how viruses impact our lives. Is the H1N1 virus really as deadly the media seems to say? Also, Real Estate Short Sales seem like a great chance to get a bargain, but what are the risks?

October 24, 2009 – Why are so many couples having trouble getting pregnant and what to do if you’re one of them – Steve interviews Reproductive Specialist Dr. Michael Feinman, M.D. Then, Is it right to hoard Tamiflu for your family? Finally, a comment on the state of Internet Radio today.

October 3, 2009 – John & Kate + 8 can’t seem to do it so how does Alonzo Wells successfully parenting his eight kids. What are the challenges and rewards? Also, who needs a prenuptial agreement?

September 26, 2009 – Do you know anyone that’s gone to Federal prison? Steve interviews Suzan Waks who plead guilty and served time for a white collar crime. How does our criminal justice system actually work? What is being incarcerated in a Federal prison really like? People sleep well at night because they don’t know what Suzan knows about the Federal Criminal Justice system. Also, Why the President is having some trouble getting support for his health care plan and the real economic choice that faces Americans in deciding to support or oppose the various proposals.

September 19, 2009 – Guest: Sue Geffen. Topic: caring for aging parents.

September 12, 2009 – Can’t decide what to do for a living or think you’re in the wrong job? Steve interviews Steve Greene, the New York Director for the non-profit Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation, one of the best kept secrets for people of all ages trying to discover what work they would be good at and what career they would enjoy. Also, how The Marshmallow Studies helps parenting.

August 15, 2009 – Peter Alperin, M.D. explains how to get the best care from your doctor and if ObamaCare will work. Also, President Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace 35 years ago last week. What we learned from that nightmare and how it has changed our country.

June 13, 2009 – Steve interviews Retired Superior Court Judge Robert W. Thomas about parenting children with substance abuse issues. Also, Steve responds to an email from a listener who is being harassed by her boss at work and to parents who are losing their house in foreclosure because they tried incorrectly to help their adult children out of financial trouble.

May 9, 2009 – Got kids in public school? What kind of education are they really getting? Find out as Steve interviews 3rd Grade teacher, Mary Lou Rheingold, who is not afraid to call it the way she sees it.

April 25, 2009 – Steve interviews James Tamkin, M.D. who is living with cancer. If you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, you’ve got to hear this show.