The Bruce Cook Show

Authors Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther on their new book “Whatever the Hell You Want”, a guide to breaking through barriers we set for ourselves.  Then, Bruce welcomes Instagram influencer and creator Sabrina Chazen on the world of online fashion merchandising coupled with life stories and plenty of personal connection with hundreds of thousands of followers.

Rabbi David Wolpe, emeritus Rabbi from Los Angeles Temple Sinai, named one of the most influential Rabbi’s in America by Newsweek Magazine, talks the state of our American values in the age of mass communication and tech.  He says, “Without community connection our humanity is in jeopardy.”  A powerful and inspiring hour conversation not to be missed.

MSNBC journalist Yardena Schwartz, author of the newly released book Ghosts of a  Holy War, talks election politics 2024 and the trend  following American Jewish voters  leaving the Democrat party and voting Republican.  Following that road, Beverly Hills Dr. Sheila Nazarian echoes the movement and adds fuel to  fire in support of the policies of the Republican ticket in 2024.

Failure of LA City officials to clean up the drug and crime infested streets may force closure of long-standing businesses.  On the show to get specific are business owners Norm Langer of Langers Deli and Restaurant at 7th and Alvarado Streets, a fixture there for the past 77 years… and Ron Salisbury of El Cholo Restaurant fame on Western  Avenue for the past 100 years, talk with Bruce about surviving in the changing landscape of the City of Angels.

Would you like a sober living home next door to your house?  Listen to Lauren Kleiman and Alex Rounaghi, two local political leaders working to end the mystery and misuse and provide safe and legitimate facilities for people in need without destroying neighborboods.

Orange County California Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Donald Wagner, talks with Bruce about the issues facing the country and the nation..  Top of the list; economy, crime, border security, and the future of American opportunity for the next generation unable to afford to make ends meet.  Many forced to live at home with parents and others because their college degree will not provide a job with a living wage enabling them pay rent, let alone dream of home ownership.  A must listen.

Will Kamala Harris keep the Democrats in the White House on November 5?  Costa Mesa Mayor and Attorney John Stephens responds. This plus a review of issues that will make or break America over the next four years.

Want to change careers mid-stream?  Listen to Christopher Gutierrez going from successful pharmacist to actor-artist.  It’s all about following the passion.  And passionate writer-poets Vicki Miko and Michael Lester talk about the importance of creative thinking and the pursuit of excellence in expression through their Japanese Tanko poems and their book Alley Craps.  A must listen.

Cal State Northridge Athletic Director Shawn Chin-Ferrell joins Bruce on the state of College sports considering big changes including the financial impact of the NIL, (Name, Image and Likeness), deal.  Joining Chin-Ferrell, his associate director of donor support Ryan Cook.

Mayor and highly regarded trial attorney John Stephens, of Costa Mesa,California on the recent Supreme Court rulings. How and why they matter to local citizens nationwide.