Catalog of Interviews and Bits

Interview with bestselling author August Turak***

Templeton Prize winning essay, now released as an illustrated book teaches us the redemptive power of an authentically purposeful life

Brother John: A Monk, a Pilgrim, and the Purpose of Life

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August Turak, author of the new book Brother John: A Monk, A Pilgrim and the Purpose of Life is available for interview. This is a story of the redemptive power of an authentically purposeful life. Turak's message comes at a critical time for us in America; a time when our nation seems to be experiencing a cultural crisis of meaning and purpose, a nation that seems to be searching hopelessly for a cure.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently made depression the number one health issue in the Western World. Suicides rates are spiking and mass shootings are becoming more common. Despite historically low unemployment rates, the Labor Participation Rate is at an all-time low as more and more people simply drop out of the work force. All of these are symptomatic of the spiritual crisis afflicting America that is most easily described as a lack of higher meaning and purpose.

New York Magazine recently published a powerful article on the opioid epidemic in America titled "The Poison We Pick." In the article, writer Andrew Sullivan says, "To see this epidemic as simply a pharmaceutical or chemically addictive problem is to miss something: the despair that currently makes so many want to fly away. Opioids are just one of the ways Americans are trying to cope with an inhuman new world where everything is flat, where communication is virtual, and where those core elements of human happiness — faith, family, community — seem to elude so many. Until we resolve these deeper social, cultural, and psychological problems, until we discover a new meaning or re-imagine our old religion or reinvent our way of life, the poppy will flourish.”

It is these core elements of human happiness — faith, family, community that August Turak and the story of Brother John addresses. It's the true story of an encounter between the author, going through a midlife crisis, and an umbrella wielding Trappist monk that asks us to reconsider the meaning and purpose of life.

August Turak is now available for interview. To receive a review copy of Brother John or to schedule an interview, please contact me at the number/email below.

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Heather

Contact: Heather Huzovic, 516.412.4686 or [email protected]

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Dimitri Vassilaros, the loveable Libertarian, is a former columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and currently hosts "Dimitri - Live and Dangerously Local" on 106.3 The River WCDK.

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Senators emerged from a closed-door briefing with the CIA director Tuesday to say there’s no doubt Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was deeply involved in the killing of journalist Kamal Khashoggi — but still not clear on what steps Congress can take to punish him.

“We know he ordered it. We know he monitored it,” said Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, after hearing from CIA chief Gina Haspel. He said it the case were submitted to a jury trial, “he would be convicted in 30 minutes.”

Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, called the evidence they heard overwhelming, and rebutted the claims of top Trump administration officials that there was no “smoking gun” tying the crown prince directly to the killing in October.

“There’s not a smoking gun, there’s a smoking saw,” Mr. Graham said, referring to the reports that Khashoggi’s body was dismembered after he was slain in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Mr. Graham said those who deny the crown prince’s involvement — including the president and his team — “have to be willfully blind.”

READ MORE: www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/4/lindsey-graham-sees-smoking-saw-khashoggi-killing/

About John Peitzman (JP):

John Peitzman is a now a Certified High Performance Coach, and the creator of the BUILD™

Framework; but his diverse background enabled his abilities to relate to people from all walks of

life.

John Peitzman, or “JP” as he is known, was a ‘discovered’ child performer with his own record

label; went on to managing his own martial arts schools; spent 20+ years as a corporate

executive, and has numerous law enforcement credentials and has worked with the Secret

Service and the FBI.

JP is now living in Australia, and is a living example that we all can all make positive changes in

our lives.

The BUILD™ Framework, by John Peitzman, is available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble,

and at www.thebuildframework.com

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About Richard Kuritz:

Richard Kuritz Is a Political Scientist, Writer, PR Strategist and Carpenter.

He is an unapologetic New Yorker who transplanted his tribe from the NY tundra to San

Diego sunshine over three decades ago.

His background includes securities, finance, construction and elected office.

Currently, Rich works as a Media Relations Specialist, bringing experts to media around

the country.

Richard’s independent perspective on America crosses party lines and is anchored in

common sense and the Constitution. He resides in the San Diego sunshine with his high

school sweetheart, their enormous dog and has too many books-in-progress. His

commentary is found in columns, national magazines and on radio across the country.