Conversations

Conversations

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Conversations episodes

  • Tom Yazdgerdi
    Tom Yazdgerdi provides his expert insight into conflicts around the world, and the U.S.'s declining influence. Yazdgerdi is the featured speaker at the Nixon Library, and will explain how the U.S. Foreign Service, which turned 100 in May 2024, plays a crucial role in advancing American diplomacy and protecting U.S. interests abroad. Today, its importance is greater than ever, as it navigates complex global challenges, fosters international cooperation, and ensures the safety and prosperity of American citizens and allies around the world.
    30 min
  • Ruby Mazur
    Ruby's innovative & influential artistry has been displayed in galleries around the globe, and his outrageous and trendsetting designs have graced over 3,000 various album covers, but his most famous creation was the “Mouth & Tongue” designed for The Rolling Stones originally used on the “Tumbling Dice” record sleeve. Stop by the Bill Mack Gallery at 574 S. Coast Hwy. this weekend to see Ruby in action!
    29 min
  • Conservationist and Orangutan Advocate Dr. Gary Shapiro

    Dr. Gary Shapiro, a pioneer in great ape communication, was the first person to teach symbols and signs to examine learning and communication abilities of orangutans. His new book “Out of the Cage" describes his half-century journey with orangutans. In this interview, Dr. Shapiro takes us along on his journey and gives us a glimpse into the world of the "persons of the forest." Pre-order his book here!

    52 min
  • OC Supervisor Katrina Foley
    Ed covers a range of topics with 5th District Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley concerning Laguna Beach residents, from the homeless to keeping the beaches healthy to other activities the County is involved in that benefit the District.
    37 min
  • Tess Barker

    Tess Barker explains how, in her new podcast series, she dives into the pop culture moments that have puzzled her for years. Her addictive, informative and revelatory show dives features the deep research and first-person reporting that helped her launch the #FreeBritney movement while co-hosting Britney's Gram. Each episode unpacks a moment in celebrity news that was misunderstood or intentionally covered up at the time. Part true crime, part comedy, part deconstructing pop culture trivia, the show shines light on the dark corners in the entertainment capital of the world.

    24 min
  • D4rence
    Scott talks to Ed about the vision behind D4rence, common mistakes new businesses make, and how D4rence empowers businesses with strategic marketing and branding, emphasizing unique strengths to stand out in a busy crowd.
    36 min
  • The Psychology of Relationships
    Humans are social animals dependent on others for their well-being. Humans have evolved the basic need for social connection because it is vital to our survival. Our relationships with family members, romantic partners, coworkers, and yes, animal companions, can affect endocrine function, immune function and nervous system activity. And those systems are linked to leading causes of illness and death, including cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases and cancer. Understanding relationships at the biological level could help give a clearer picture of the ways that social connections can impair or protect one’s health.
    46 min
  • Update from Cox Communications
    Fittingly, during this Juneteenth discussion, Cox Communications Public Relations Manager Charla Batey announced that Cox ranked #10 on Fair360's 2024 Top 50 Companies list. Also, in its efforts to improve the planet, Cox is the first U.S.-based, enterprise-wide service company to be verified by GreenCircle
    Certified in reaching its goal to send Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024. Charla also gave the rundown on Cox Mobile plans.
    10 min

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Ed has thought-provoking conversations with political leaders like U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, inspirational change makers like suicide survivor and advocate for suicide prevention Kevin Hines,…