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Legendary Photograher, Henri Dauman, on Hiding From the Nazis, coming to the USA and Chronicling Generations of American Life Jul 30, 2019

Show notes

Henri Dauman and his camera lens have been witness to some of the most famous people and memorable events in modern history.

His photographs splashed across magazines like LIFE, LOOK and PARIS MATCH in the heydays of those publications and vaulted him to the top of his field.

He visits with Mark Thompson and J Elvis Weinstein and although they begin with discussions of his photography and his iconic photos chronicling American life, the emotional, personal story that is Henri's life is one they discuss in detail as well.

Henri's father was killed by the Nazis at Auschwitz and his mother died in a freakish accident when Henri was only 13. This, after his mother and be had separated and survived hiding from the Nazis as they rose to power in France.

Henri's work and life is brilliantly put together in a yet-to-be-released documentary called Henri Dauman: Looking Up. The director of that documentary, Peter Kenneth Jones joins Mark and Josh at the end of the show.

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00-03:09 Mark intros

03:09-1:10 Henri Dauman

1:10-1:19:05 Peter Kenneth Jones, Documentary Director

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO WRITE ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS SONGS EVER? FRANKE PREVITE, TELLS US Jul 23, 2019

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TIME OF MY LIFE is one of the best known songs ever...Franke Previte, at the time a hard rocker, wrote it for the film, DIRTY DANCING.

He takes Mark through the story of where he was and where he ended up after the song hit.

The film. Dirty Dancing, was desperately in need of a key song and Franke wrote TIME OF MY LIFE along with a second hit, Hungry Eyes that's in the movie as well.

The song, TIME OF MY LIFE won an Academy Award in 1987 and Franke also got a Golden Globe and Grammy nomination.

The song has gone on to be used frequently in commercials and other media offerings long after the film it was written for has gone to streaming services.

Meantime, Franke has written many other songs as well.

He visits with Mark from his home in New Jersey.

For more information on Franke's other projects and to hear his original music, including TIME OF YOUR LIFE as he'd recorded it, here are the links.

Original TIME OF YOUR LIFE DEMO as done by Franke

Also:

fridaymusic.com

callingalldivas.com

TENNIS CHAMPION BRIAN TEACHER...RON PLACONE ON NET NEUTRALITY...AND SOCIALISM AS A DIRTY WORD WITH TALKRADIO'S JOHN KOBYLT Jun 08, 2019

Show notes

:00-4:30 Mark intros show

4:57 Mark and J. Elvis Weinstein chat

8:48 -28:53 Tennis Champion Brian Teacher joins in

28:53-37:25 Comic Ron Placone on Net Neutrality

37:25-1:07:00 TalkRadio's John Kobylt on Weaponizing the Word Socialism

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Epic Politics Man, Michael Shure, Stops In For a Quick Visit..Weighs In on Fleet of Pres.Candidates, Assange and Iran May 31, 2019

Show notes

It's a special quick conversation with political analyst, Michael Shure, has been on the road for awhile but he swings through for a quick visit and some thoughts on the growing field of Democratic candidates for President.

Michael and Mark also talk about, the recently indicted, Julian Assange and whether or not he's a journalist. The two also touch on growing tensions around Iran.

You can reach us at:

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THE TABLOID POPE: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER FROM THE SON OF THE MAN WHO STARTED IT May 27, 2019

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This episode features a conversation with Paul Pope, whose father founded the National Enquirer.

But the story of Paul Pope's family is a remarkable one extending well beyond the Enquirer.

Paul's story extends back to his grandfather's arrival to NYC from Italy with no money but with a determination and ambition that would eventually make him a major stakeholder in the future of NYC.

Paul's father became a major media player, starting The Enquirer and driving it to top circulation through a series of strategic journalistic and marketing strategies.

You can get a copy of Paul's book here:

The Deeds of My Fathers: How My Grandfather and Father Built New York and Created the Tabloid World of Today

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The View From D.C. and What Motivates a Person to Run For President? May 11, 2019

Show notes

Political analyst, Michael Shure, joins J. Elvis Weinstein and Mark Thompson to talk about the state of everything from the White House to the enormous field of Democrats running for President.

The conversation begins with some difficulties reaching Michael...

00:00-01:03 Mark intro

1:03-47:05 Michael Shure joins J Elvis and Mark

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Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator: The Grotesque Danger and Misguided Hope of Nuclear Power May 01, 2019

Show notes

As third world energy demands increase and worldwide demands expand, there is a need to find clean, affordable energy.

Some have pointed to nuclear power as the answer.

Former Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Greg Jaczko Speaks with Mark about the misguided hope of nuclear power and the clear dangers associated with bringing more reactors on line worldwide.

Gregory Jaczko has written the book CONFESSIONS OF A ROGUE NUCLEAR REGULATOR you can get it here.

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:00-03:05 Mark welcome

3:05-5:50 Comic, J. Elvis Weinstein and Mark visit briefly

5:50-38:33 Former Chairman, Greg Jaczko, talks with Mark

Fresh From New Zealand, The Manuka Health Ambassador! New Zealand's Kate Kember with Mr Entertainment, Sam Rubin Apr 19, 2019

Show notes

Having just arrived in the USA, Kate Kember from Manuka Health stops through the show alongside Sam Rubin who has become an enthusiastic consumer of the Manuka Health products.

The crew discusses the physical benefits that extend well beyond their extraordinary, magical honey.

More information on what is talked about in this episode at: http://manukahealth.co.nz

Kushner Inc. Greed. Ambition. Corruption: The Extraordinary Story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, with Investigative Journalist, Vicky Ward Apr 15, 2019

Show notes

Investigative reporter, Vicky Ward, details for Mark the merging of Jared and Ivanka and the resulting unbridled greed that is now determining much of American policy on the international and domestic stages.

To get Vicky Ward's book click here:

Kushner, Inc.: Greed. Ambition. Corruption. The Extraordinary Story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump

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:00-2:00 Show open/Mark intro

2:00-34:00 Vicky Ward on Jared and Ivanka

ACTRESS MARY KAY PLACE ON HER BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE IN, DIANE Apr 06, 2019

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Mary Kay Place is so good in the new film, Diane..Mark loves the movie.

She visits with Mark and talks about, through the years, collaborating with Norman Lear, doing Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and even making serious, legitimate country music albums with legends of country music like Emmylou Harris.

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