Barry Kibrick - Between the Lines

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” a man who began his career during the formative years of Rock and Roll and whose influence continues to this day, Gary US Bonds.

Gary has been rocking for more than 50 years. From his beginning days touring with Sam Cooke and BB King to his close working relationship with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Gary has entertained millions around the world with his music. With his autobiography, “By US Bonds,” we get an inside look at the music and the man.

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On this episode of "Between the Lines," the most successful and prolific film and television producer of our time, Jerry Bruckheimer.

Jerry is a true visionary whose films and television series have not only influenced popular culture but at times defined it. From “Top Gun,” “Flashdance” and “Beverly Hills Cops” to his franchise films “The Pirates of the Caribbean” and “National Treasure,” Jerry has touched the pulse of an entire world of film goers. 

But it doesn’t stop there. His television series, which include mega hits the likes of “The CSI” shows, “The Amazing Race,” “Cold Case” and more, are estimated to be seen by nearly 250 million people each week. With the book, “When Lightning Strikes,” written by Michael Singer, Jerry and I explore the four decades of his remarkable career.

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With a new political season approaching, on this episode of “Between the Lines,” the philosophical and religious origins that inspired our Founding Fathers. My conversation with Matthew Stewart about his book, “Nature’s God," sheds light on the grand ideas that inspired the American Revolution and hopefully will continue to guide our country today and in the future. 

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In this episode we discover how ballet came to America with the acclaimed actress Victoria Tennant. Victoria's mom was Irina Baronova, a star with the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo, who played a major role in spreading ballet across America. 

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On this episode of Between the Lines, the chairman and CEO of Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant.  

With our conversation about his book, “How the Poor Can Save Capitalism,” you will hear a fresh approach on how to rebuild the middle class and the importance it plays in revitalizing America.

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It is with great sadness that I post this episode today. It features the great Hollywood Producer Lynda Obst who passed away this morning. The producer of such acclaimed films as the iconic “Sleepless in Seattle”, “Contact,” “The Fisher King,” “Adventures in Babysitting,” and"Interstellar.” 

Our conversation about her book “Sleepless in Hollywood,” tackles the drastic transformation of the current film industry and offers advice to help anyone reinvent themselves amidst the fast paced changes of modern life. 

You left us a life of treasures dear Lynda and we are forever grateful.

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For many of us we fear math as much as public speaking. My guest Olympia LePoint, believes if we overcome our fear of math we can overcome many of the issues that block our path to success.

Olympia is an award-winning rocket scientist involved in over twenty space shuttle missions. Her TED Talk on overcoming fear is a major hit. With her book, “Mathaphobia,” she goes beyond overcoming the fear of math and shows how we can use our anxieties as empowering force.

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With the election just a few weeks away I wanted to revisit with a major voice in American news and culture, Arianna Huffington.

Arianna is the co-founder of The Huffington Post. Whether you agree with its views or totally disagree, there’s another side to Ms. Huffington’s story. 

In our conversation about her book, “Thrive,” she candidly opens up and gives insightful info about wisdom, wonder, and well-being.

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It is with great sadness that I post this episode today. James Darren was a multi-talented actor and singer. From his iconic roles as Moondoggie in the Gidget films of the 60’s to his starring roles in “The Guns of Navarone" and “T.J. Hooker,” along with his recurring role as Vic Fontaine in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” he wowed audiences around the world. Plus, with his Grammy nominated hit “Goodbye Cruel World,” he could do it all. And besides appearing on “Between the Lines” he was also a long-time friend. 

He passed this morning leaving millions of adoring fans with heartbreak. My wife and I are amongst them. 

In this episode we share so much of his kindness and talent that it should only bring back beautiful memories of this beautiful man.

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Mathematics underlies nearly everything in modern society. From personal budgeting to the federal debt. From energy policy to politics. 

My guest, the esteemed astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett, believes we can fully understand all its important implications if we approach it with clear quantitative mathematical thinking. 

In our conversation about his book, “Math for Life,” we explore the most pressing issues that face our society and how we can apply this same thinking to benefit ourselves and our world.

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