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Biotechnology and WMDs: An Interview with the FBI's Betsy Glick and Edward You, and Biotech Futurist Andrew Hessel

Betsy Glick is with the FBI's Office of Public Affairs in Washington, DC. Her Unit works with screenwriters, authors, producers and other media personnel associated with TV programs, documentaries, made-for-TV movies, books, and motion pictures, to help them write accurately about Today's FBI.

Edward You is a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Biological Countermeasures Unit. Mr. You is responsible for creating programs and activities to coordinate and improve FBI and interagency efforts to identify, assess, and respond to biological threats or incidents. These efforts include expanding FBI outreach to the Life Sciences community to address biosecurity. Before being promoted to the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Mr. You was a member of the FBI Los Angeles Field Office Joint Terrorism Task Force and served on the FBI Hazardous Evidence Response Team.

Andrew Hessel is a futurist and catalyst in biological technologies, helping industry, academics, and authorities better understand the changes ahead in life science. He is the co-founder of the Pink Army Cooperative, the world's first cooperative biotechnology company, which is aiming to make open source viral therapies for cancer. As the co-chair of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology at the Singularity University, he addresses the disruptive shifts underway in life. He speaks widely on topics that include cells as living computers, life science as an emerging IT industry, and biological safety and security. He is active in the iGEM and DIYbio (do-it-yourself) communities and frequently works with students and young entrepreneurs.

The Story Blender is hosted by author Steven James and Susan May Warren. Check out www.thestoryblender.com for more information on the show. 

Gayle Lynds (Spy Novelist Extraordinaire)

Gayle Lynds is one of the top spy novelists in the world. Publishers Weekly listed her book Masquerade in their top ten spy novels of all time. Join us as Gayle takes us on a tour of writing in the world of espionage and shares keys to developing the narrative twists and turns that she’s known for around the world.

The Story Blender is hosted by author Steven James and Susan May Warren. Check out www.thestoryblender.com for more information on the show.

Gayle Lynds (Spy Novelist Extraordinaire)

Gayle Lynds is one of the top spy novelists in the world. Publishers Weekly listed her book Masquerade in their top ten spy novels of all time. Join us as Gayle takes us on a tour of writing in the world of espionage and shares keys to developing the narrative twists and turns that she's known for around the world.

Beyond The Cover is back live with special guest Jon Land, author of the Caitlin Strong Series.

Jon's latest book "Strong Light of Day": 

Texas ranger Caitlin Strong is involved in an international plot rooted in secrets from the Cold War in Strong Light of Day, the seventh installment of Jon Land's New York Times bestselling Caitlin Strong series

Afghanistan, 2003: During a mountain raid, a team of Navy SEALs discovers plans for a new and ingenious attack on the United States.

The Present: Fifth-generation Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong is summoned when thirty high school kids from a Houston prep school vanish during a field trip, including the son of her lover, Cort Wesley Masters. As if that wasn't enough, Caitlin also has to deal with a crazed rancher whose entire herd of cattle has been picked clean to the bone.

The link between these two inexplicable events dates back to the contents of that Afghan cave raided by the SEALs, and a plot by forces within Russia to win a war they never stopped fighting. At the center of that plot are billionaire Calum Dane and his multinational conglomerate, currently embroiled in controversy over a genetically engineered pesticide that has the potential to eradicate hunger across the world. Dane doesn't know that this pesticide has spawned a new and deadly enemy capable of destroying the very fabric of American life.

Caitlin's race to save the country weaves through the present and the past, confronting her with the most powerful and dangerous foes she's ever faced. The Cold War hasn't just heated up; it's boiling over under the spill of a strong light only Caitlin can shut off before it's too late.

Beyond The Cover is back live with special guest Jon Land, author of the Caitlin Strong Series.

Jon's latest book "Strong Light of Day":

Texas ranger Caitlin Strong is involved in an international plot rooted in secrets from the Cold War in Strong Light of Day, the seventh installment of Jon Land's New York Times bestselling Caitlin Strong series

Afghanistan, 2003: During a mountain raid, a team of Navy SEALs discovers plans for a new and ingenious attack on the United States.

The Present: Fifth-generation Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong is summoned when thirty high school kids from a Houston prep school vanish during a field trip, including the son of her lover, Cort Wesley Masters. As if that wasn't enough, Caitlin also has to deal with a crazed rancher whose entire herd of cattle has been picked clean to the bone.

The link between these two inexplicable events dates back to the contents of that Afghan cave raided by the SEALs, and a plot by forces within Russia to win a war they never stopped fighting. At the center of that plot are billionaire Calum Dane and his multinational conglomerate, currently embroiled in controversy over a genetically engineered pesticide that has the potential to eradicate hunger across the world. Dane doesn't know that this pesticide has spawned a new and deadly enemy capable of destroying the very fabric of American life.

Caitlin's race to save the country weaves through the present and the past, confronting her with the most powerful and dangerous foes she's ever faced. The Cold War hasn't just heated up; it's boiling over under the spill of a strong light only Caitlin can shut off before it's too late.

Talk about a power packed radio show we have for you today. I think this could very well be the biggest show we have ever had on Suspense Radio. Three NY Times Bestselling authors will be with us today. First up we have mega author Karin Slaughter. Then we will speak with bestselling author Kim Harrison and to finish off the show we will speak with mystery pioneer bestselling author J.A. Jance. Then packed in the middle we will have author John Hegenberger.

Suspense Radio is brought to you by Suspense Magazine. www.suspensemagazine.com

Eileen Brady "Unleashed":

Dr. Kate Turner is happy with her new life in Oak Falls, upstate New York. Working as a relief veterinarian at a small house-call practice, she truly enjoys helping her patients.

All that changes when client Claire Birnham is found dead, an apparent suicide. A talented artist, Claire had everything to live for: new job, Manhattan apartment, and her Cairn terrier, Toto. As feisty as his namesake in theWizard of Oz, Toto was devoted to his human mommy. Kate can't imagine Claire abandoning her beloved pet. She suspects it was murder.

House calls provide gossip and clues, some helpful, some not so much, while Dr. Kate continues to diagnose and treat her animal patients. The fragile friendship between Kate and police officer Luke Gianetti frays as she ignores his advice and risks everything to unmask an ingenious killer.

UNLEASHED is the second book in theKate Turner, D.V.M. Mysteryseries. Dr. Kate again combines humorous animal stories and real veterinary medicine then tops it all with a healthy dose of murder.

The Story Blender

The Story Blender with host Steven James tonight interviews Kim Weitkamp. Steven is the author of several books including his award winning series The Bowers Files. Visit www.thestoryblender.com for more information on this show and Steven's work. 

Kim Weitkamp (Internationally-Known Storyteller)

At the root of all she does, Kim Weitkamp is first and foremost a storyteller—from performing internationally at festivals and theaters, to providing keynotes for some of Forbesmost recognized companies. With wit and wisdom she offers valuable insights to storytellers of all stripes, especially to speakers and presenters.

The Story Blender

The Story Blender with host Steven James tonight interviews Kim Weitkamp. Steven is the author of several books including his award winning series The Bowers Files. Visit www.thestoryblender.com for more information on this show and Steven's work.

Kim Weitkamp (Internationally-Known Storyteller)

At the root of all she does, Kim Weitkamp is first and foremost a storyteller—from performing internationally at festivals and theaters, to providing keynotes for some of Forbesmost recognized companies. With wit and wisdom she offers valuable insights to storytellers of all stripes, especially to speakers and presenters.

Biotechnology and WMDs: An Interview with the FBI's Betsy Glick and Edward You, and Biotech Futurist Andrew Hessel

Betsy Glick is with the FBI's Office of Public Affairs in Washington, DC. Her Unit works with screenwriters, authors, producers and other media personnel associated with TV programs, documentaries, made-for-TV movies, books, and motion pictures, to help them write accurately about Today's FBI.

Edward You is a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Biological Countermeasures Unit. Mr. You is responsible for creating programs and activities to coordinate and improve FBI and interagency efforts to identify, assess, and respond to biological threats or incidents. These efforts include expanding FBI outreach to the Life Sciences community to address biosecurity. Before being promoted to the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Mr. You was a member of the FBI Los Angeles Field Office Joint Terrorism Task Force and served on the FBI Hazardous Evidence Response Team.

Andrew Hessel is a Distinguished Research Scientist with the Bio/Nano Research Group at Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. His team focuses on developing tools of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing to biotechnology and nanotechnology. Skilled at communicating complex information, he is frequently invited to help industry, academics, and authorities better understand the rapid changes happening in life science. Andrew is a 2015 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador, a fellow at the University of Ottawa, Institute for Science, Society and Policy, and the former co-chair of biotechnology and bioinformatics at Singularity University.