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Tom Ward is an economist and advisor with a long track record in financial services from the World Bank to some of the biggest financial services consulting firms worldwide. During a nearly decade at the World Bank, Tom had a variety of assignments and functions including projects for Armenian, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Romania, Russia, and Turkey. Sectors he covered included agribusiness, banking supervision and finance, competitive grant schemes, disaster management and associated risk management, e-government, extension services, forestry, healthcare, infrastructure, knowledge management, oil and gas, open data, as well as Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) development.

During a later stint at Price Waterhouse Coopers, Tom oversaw and supported international financial institutions in support of efficient and effective operations. He maintained full account development responsibility for creating and managing re-branding and account rebuilding, assigned to relationships and responsibilities across private-public partnerships (infrastructure and healthcare) and in other areas. He also held high level responsibilities at other major companies.

Tom attended the London School of Economics and Political Science where he earned an Msc., Political Economics of Transition and International Business. He has a BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of St. Thomas.

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Dick Bove is the chief strategist at Odeon Capital Group and covers the bank sector. He is among the most prominent bank industry analysts in the US, often controversial, with a keen and practical sense of history and of events that are often translated into his analysis. Bove attended Stuyvesant High, N.Y., and is a graduate of Columbia University, 1962, majoring in political science.

Bove began his career in 1965, working for a series of firms including Wertheim, Shearson, Raymond James, Hoefer & Arnett and Punk Ziegel, before it was purchased by Ladenburg Thalmann. Later, Bove joined Rochdale Securities and then eventually moved to Odeon Capital. A widely quoted analyst with some five decades of experience behind him, Bove relies on common sense and macroeconomic trends to forecast markets.  He appears regularly on business shows on TV and radio, and is frequently cited in media coverage of Wall Street.

Odeon Capital Group: www.odeoncap.com

Challenging today’s accepted “wisdom,” Catholic scientist Gerard Verschuuren, Ph.D., in his book, A Catholic Scientist Proves God Exists (Sophia Institute Press), sets out to demonstrates that the question of whether God exists is not one science can answer. Indeed, that would be like expecting a microscope to reveal the square root of sixteen!

Verschuuren begins by explaining the five famous medieval proofs for the existence of God — based on reason alone — that have survived despite nearly a thousand years of efforts to refute them. With his wise help, you’ll come to see that just as reason gives us access to the existence of numbers, so it is reason that gives us access to the existence of God. In fact, when we use our reason to investigate the existence of God, we encounter proofs that are more powerful, by far, than any that science could ever provide.

Yes, Verschuuren is a Catholic; but he’s also a long-standing scientist, schooled in using reason alone to draw forth from evidence the proofs to which it necessarily leads. Among the many truths that Verschuuren evinces here by reason alone are the following:

Source: Sophia Institute Press

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It is said that “breaking news” is the first draft of history. “We Interrupt This Broadcast: Before it was history, it was news” marks the first time the stories of these historical events are told exclusively by the broadcasters and TV journalists whose work created those drafts in real-time.

Created by Joe Garner, author of the eponymous New York Times Best-Selling Book, this 12-episode audio docuseries launching July 20, 2021, celebrates the crucial role broadcast journalism has played throughout our nation’s history.

Hosted by legendary broadcaster Bill Kurtis and narrated by NBC’s Brian Williams, each episode unfolds with the brisk pace and tone of a thriller while presenting an in-depth look into the reporting of, and reaction to, events that have since become benchmarks in history. The contributors are a “Who’s who” in broadcast journalism. Along with the thrilling broadcast news audio, exclusive, rare, and never-before-heard recordings are woven throughout each episode.

Speaking of the new podcast, Williams told our own host: "This is nothing short of American history in audio form."

The docuseries, produced by i4 Media Ventures, LLC, will be presented over six seasons. Each season is comprised of 12 episodes, all published simultaneously: 10 episodes in each season are based on events that occurred in the broadcast era and two are based on seminal moments that occurred in early American history (such as the passing of the 19thAmendment) and dramatized as if reported by broadcast journalists. Each episode concludes with the journalists offering candid and critical analysis on how they and their fellow reporters covered the event.

“None of us lucky enough to have these anchor jobs got into the business for the perfectly average Tuesday in August,” notes Williams, who is an executive producer as well as narrator of the podcast. “While I have nothing against Tuesdays in August, we measure ourselves, our talent and ability, by how we work without a net. The rush to the studio and the need to describe and explain breaking news in real time.  Calm becomes a critical commodity -- awareness of how the world works helps, and that includes a working knowledge of politics, history, aircraft, weapons, geography and about a dozen other subjects.”

“Not only do people remember where they were when a momentous story broke,” Williams added, “They remember who reported it to them, and who talked them through it.”

Kurtis, an acclaimed documentarian, 30-year veteran of CBS News, and host of the podcast, said, “I have spent a good deal of career reporting and analyzing these world-changing events and I am pleased to participate in this project, which amplifies and hones in on the very important work that broadcast journalists do to ensure the news is reported quickly, accurately, and fairly.”

Season One features the following landmark moments in American and world history from the Hindenburg disaster and D-Day Invasion to the assassination of John F Kennedy and the tragedy of Columbine and 9/11. 

Americans have always had a fascination with crime.  Movies and books about gangsters and the mafia have made millions.  Today, Americans are fascinated by a new sort of criminal - drug cartels.  Books and movies about drug cartels dominate the book shelves and airwaves.  Americans are drawn to this underworld that has replaced the mafia as America’s crime fascination.  What is so intriguing about drug cartels? At a time when drug overdose deaths, fueled by the sale of illegal substances, have soared in America, the question is: How have cartels replaced other criminal organizations?

Corey Cepeda, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed book, La Familia: Loose Ends, says what fascinates so many people about drug cartels is how ordinary people, next-door  neighbors can be active members of it without anyone knowing it.  He says the whole culture of the cartels operating in the open is intriguing to Americans unlike the flashy mafia and gangsters of the past.  And in this episode he offers listeners an inside look of how they operate, not just in the distribution of drugs across national borders, but in the oil and hospitality sectors too. It is a massive, multi-billion criminal enterprise. 

In his first book of a new five-part series, "La Familia: Loose Ends" introduces readers to a ruling family reigning terror over Mexico - the De Los Santos cartel dynasty. "Filled with political intrigue, murder and family drama, the twists and turns take readers on a page-turning ride they're not soon to forget," writes Chloe Rabinowitz.

"La Familia: Loose Ends" starts with the attempted murder of the country's most powerful drug lord, Vicente De Los Santos, who also happens to be the nation's ruler. It all happens at his 10-year old daughter's birthday party and in the wake, innocent children and women are killed, quickly leading to a national Armageddon. Severely injured, Vicente, "The Boss of Bosses," is out for blood. His eldest son, Ignacio, joins his avenging father while he carries secrets of his own and Ignacio's brother, Santino, returns home to help his family, but becomes suspect that something deeply sinister is afoot.

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As New York City residents seek to avert their City’s decline and prepare for a mayoral election, Matthew Taylor’s timely new documentary series This Is New York has now been featured in several prominent news stories, including RealClearPolitics, Sinclair Broadcasting, and the New York Post. This is New York portrays the everyday struggles of New York City residents and can be streamed for free on YouTube. The series has candid interviews with residents about the city’s worsening problems from soaring crime and random assaults to stabbings and shocking shootings that have caused great human destruction, and badly damaged the struggling restaurant and tourism industries. 

The series features stories from all five of the City’s boroughs and interviews with residents on life inside a metropolis beset with problems while recovering from COVID-19. Rampant crime has gripped the already struggling city and its overworked police force. Residents are afraid to go out for dinner, parents are terrified to send their children into the City alone to attend failing public schools, and many affluent New Yorkers have fled altogether to take their business to safer locales. The decline in quality of life is told directly by those who experience it daily, along with officials like former Chancellor of Schools Joel Klein and former Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly.

“The people who speak the best are the citizens themselves,” Taylor told New York Post. Taylor, who has lived in New York for many years, wants to use his skills as a filmmaker to capture the voices of “forgotten New Yorkers” to help stop the City’s decline. “These are strictly documentaries about the state of the city after the pandemic and about the universal topics that matter to everybody. Nobody wants to get pushed in front of the subway or mugged.”

This is New York YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6v-nncNEIVozUKDbDVpxXQ

Matthew Taylor website: https://matthewtaylorcreative.com/

Exorcist Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti has a very active caseload of demonic possessions, and in each case two vivid lessons consistently emerge: demons possess or harass people in a myriad of ways (even when they do not enter a body), and they are defeated decisively by the power of Christ and His Church―and especially by invocations to the Blessed Mother, according to the synopsis of his new book, Diary of an American Exorcist. Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle against American Evil." (Sophia Institute Press)

Msgr.  Rossetti, born and raised in upstate New York, is an American Catholic priest, author, educator, licensed psychologist and expert on psychological and spiritual wellness.  He is on the faculty of The Catholic University of America and president and founder of the St. Michael Center For Spiritual Renewal, a non-profit Catholic organization which oversees the exorcism sessions around the DC area. 

In his published diaries, Msgr. Rossetti gives us an inside look at the extraordinary experiences of an modern day exorcist. "He shares, without hype or varnish, what it is like, on a daily basis, to face demons who revile, threaten, and sometimes spiritually “wound” him," according to Sophia Institute Press. "He describes the healing power of Christ for the possessed and for the exorcist, and reveals amazing moments when Christ and His Church visibly triumph over Satan. The reader is afforded a unique glimpse into the world of angels and demons, and the struggles of the possessed and those who minister to them.

In the words of the publisher, the readers of Msgr. Rossetti's diary can expect to learn:

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Writer and Director, Dimitri Logothetis, is scoring smash box-office hits with his Jiu Jitsu movie, starring Nicolas Cage, reaching #4 on Netflix. Logothetis is credited for reinvigorating the famed KICKBOXER franchise with a trilogy of films showcasing world-class martial artists. His upcoming KICKBOXER: Armageddon is described as the most ambitious film in the franchise. JIU JITSU earned media coverage unheard of for an independent feature and was seen by millions, by bringing together Cage, an outlandish premise, world-class martial artists, and Logothetis’ credibility fans around the world. The movie delivered on fans’ expectations, and the next film is even crazier, say movie insiders

Logothetis has written and directed various genres, from action, thriller, sci-fi, and horror. Last year he helmed the box office hit action film KICKBOXER: RETALIATION starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mike Tyson, which holds an impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. The Hollywood Reporter raved about the film calling it "A stylish and enjoyable fight flick with just enough tongue-in-cheek content to keep us smiling."

KICKBOXER: Vengeance reintroduced the classic story to audiences worldwide, and KICKBOXER: Retaliation broke through, earning near-universal praise from audiences and critics alike. Lauded by fans and critics alike, Vengeance and Retaliation have proven to have longevity, ranking in the top action films on Netflix year after year.  In this episode, Logothetis explains the success with audiences behind his movies and takes us through his career, working with legends and celebrities from Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro to sports icons Mohammed Ali and Mike Tyson. Logothetis, a Greek American, describes himself as an immigrant who is proud of the successful life and career he has achieved in America. 

Robert Allen is a mental health activist, growth coach, and author with multiple advanced degrees in the areas of business, counseling, education, divinity, healthcare, and leadership. With over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sector, Allen has served in various industries, from education, military, law enforcement, business, mental health, and ministry. He is the founder and CEO of New Dimensions Consulting Services Solutions, a company that specializes in helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and everyday people maximize their talents by engaging them through innovative mental health initiatives as well as leadership development, employee engagement, project management, operational consulting and corporate strategy. 

Allen's book “Self Care: Let's Start the Conversation” is a refreshing conversation on healthy self-care concepts and practices that not only exposes the myths but also provides sound, concise principles, and guidance for those seeking effective strategies for retreating, reflecting, replenishing, and restoring themselves at every level of their lives.

The pandemic has dramatically focused our attention on health and wellness allowing us all to reflect on what’s truly important in life: family, physical health, and mental wellness. As America emerges from the pandemic, her workforce will struggle to find a new normal. Working remotely has shifted the paradigm and blurred the lines separating work and personal life. The stress of always-on availability is insidious. According to Allen, in order for businesses to be successful and competitive in the post-pandemic age, they need to double down on mental health initiatives and have proactive measures in place to help employees adjust and prevent burnout.

Philip F. Lawler is the founder (in 1995) and editor of Catholic World News, the first English-language Catholic news service operating on the Internet. He is also the program director of the Center for the Restoration of Christian Culture at Thomas More College in New Hampshire. Born and raised in the Boston area, he attended Harvard College, graduating with honors in government in 1972. He did graduate work in political philosophy at the University of Chicago before entering a career in journalism. 

Lawler has served as director of studies for the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Washington, DC; as founder and president of a national organization of Catholic laity; and as editor of Crisis Magazine. In 1986, he became the first layman to edit The Pilot, the Boston archdiocesan newspaper. From 1993 through 2005, he was editor of the international monthly magazine Catholic World Report. 

Lawler has been active in political campaigns, as a speechwriter and organizer, on the local, state, and national levels. He was an honorary member of the inauguration committees for President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and for President George Contagious Faith 176 Bush in 1988. In 2000, he himself was a candidate for the U.S. Senate, running against Senator Edward Kennedy. Lawler is the author or editor of ten books on political and religious topics, including The Faithful Departed, on the decline of Catholic influence in Boston; Lost Shepherd, a candid appraisal of Pope Francis; and most recently, Smoke of Satan: How Corrupt and Cowardly Bishops Betrayed Christ, His Church, and the Faithful ... and What Can Be Done about It. 

His essays, book reviews, and editorial columns have appeared in more than one hundred newspapers around the United States and abroad, including the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and the Boston Globe. He and his wife, Leila (the author of God Has No Grandchildren and the forthcoming Summa Domestica), have seven children and (at last count) sixteent) grandchildren. The Lawlers live in central Massachusetts.

Source: Contagious Faith (Crisis Publications, Manchester New Hampshire)