What is a smart investor doing right now in this time of financial upheaval? Steve interviews Certified Financial Planner Phil Albitz to discuss how news affects stocks, real estate and other investments.

Steve talks about former US Attorney General Edwin Meese with Professor Steven Calabresi, author of The Meese Revolution: The Making of a Constitutional Moment.

Steve talks with Jeffrey A. Friedman, author of The Commander-in-Chief Test: Public Opinion and the Politics of Image-Making in US Foreign Policy

Steve talks with his oldest son Architect Joseph Spierer (www.calarchitect.com) and with his son-in-law Contractor Benjamin Archer (www.archerbuilding.com) about every major aspect of designing and building a luxury home.

Steve talks with Professor Joseph Henrich, author of The Secret of Our Success: How Culture is Driving Human Evolution, Domesticating our Species and Making Us Smarter.

Steve talks with Melanie Mason, Senior political reporter covering California politics for Politico about how in the world a journalist can effectively and usefully report on politics in today’s exciting world.

Steve talks about the Social Narratives and Economic Realities with Economist Christopher Thornberg of www.beaconecon.com

Steve talks with Andrea van de Loo about her descent into substance addiction, her recovery what she learned from the journey.

Steve and today’s co-host and daughter-in-law Cyndy Spierer talk with AJ Wolfe, the owner and Executive Editor of the Disney Food Blog, the leading source for anyone who wants to know anything about Disney Parks.

With the tragic crash this week at Reagan National Airport in mind, Steve talks with retired FAA Inspector Gary Barnard about flight safety.