The Cameron Journal Podcast

Leslie Shoveer is the author of Fission a book set in the early atomic age right as the bomb becomes a reality. Loosely based on family stories, this is a delightful read and an even more delightful conversation.

More about the book: Fission tells the story of nineteen-year-old Doris Friedman, who gives up her dreams of becoming a concert pianist or lawyer when she marries Rob in 1941 and has a sickly, premature baby. Within months, Rob is recruited to work on the Manhattan Project, and the young family moves to Oak Ridge. Just like fission splits an atom’s nucleus, Doris’s marriage threatens to break her heart in two, as she struggles to nurture her daughter while Rob works around the clock. Doris befriends Betty, a Southern debutante. Despite their different backgrounds, the two women sustain each other through difficult moments: Betty’s miscarriage, Rob’s radiation exposure, and his subsequent attempt to enlist to fight at the front. Doris falls for an army engineer—only to realize that he may be a Soviet spy. Should she turn him in and risk damaging her marriage? As the end of the war nears, Doris must decide what’s most important—and what she’s willing to lose.

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We've all heard about meditation and why it is so important and calming. That's not new, however, I was surprised that Bob Martin could bring a new perspective to something that has been talked about too much and overhyped as much. Host of the A Wise and Happy Life Podcast, he is here to help us use meditation to help us create a wise and happy life. A former prosecutor and trial lawyer, Bob began his legal career in the 1970s as a prosecutor for Janet Reno in Miami's Cocaine Cowboy days and went on to serve in senior roles in both the public and private sectors. Parallel to his legal and business journey, Bob has been a dedicated student and teacher of meditation for over three decades. He trained under Taoist Master Hua-Ching Ni and brings a deep, integrative understanding of Eastern wisdom and Western pragmatism to his work. He has taught meditation to executives, lawyers, university students, and organizational leaders—showing them how to build inner resilience, clear perception, and mindful leadership through daily practice.

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Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by D. Paul Fleming the author of Mystery's at the Windham Inn. This is an interest chat that is cut a bit short but is still a whole journey. D. Paul Fleming is a Disabled Veteran who served in the US Navy and a seasoned Native American Holy Man—a sacred title bestowed upon him by Granddaughter Crow. With a lifetime devoted to spiritual service, D. Paul has investigated and cleansed an untold number of haunted properties, encountering everything from mischievous poltergeists to dark entities so powerful that his own life has been placed in danger on more than one occasion. His work has brought physical, spiritual, and emotional healing to people afflicted by dark attachments, malevolent energies, and even possession. A storyteller at heart, D. Paul considers himself a vessel—a "hollow bone"—through which Great Spirit speaks. His books are more than just stories; they are spiritual messages, guided by ancestral wisdom and whispers by what he calls his true "Ghost Writer." Each narrative unfolds before him like a vision, revealing its course on the pages of his books.

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Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are joined by Dennis Brennan who has written a new book, "D.C. SWAMP STRIKES BACK: AARON BURR, DONALD TRUMP, AND THEIR SIMILAR BATTLES." We talk politics, shop and his unique view on the Trump presidency and the American experiment.

About Dennis: Dennis A. Brennan Is A Passionate Author, Attorney And Historian Who Explores The Intersection Of Politics, Justice, And History. With A Unique Ability To Connect Historical Events With Modern-Day Politics, His Work Invites Readers To Question The Narratives They’ve Been Taught. His Latest Book, The Political Witch Hunts Of Aaron Burr And Donald Trump, Showcases His Deep Research And Storytelling, Blending The Past And Present Into An Unforgettable Narrative.

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Big shout out to the business side of The Cameron Journal, today we are talking with corporate culture consultant, Chris Majer. We are talking about his new book The Power to Transform.

Chris has spent decades helping leaders and organizations unlock their highest potential while staying ahead of disruptive change. With a background that spans from teaching hand-to-hand combat to Marines and performance principles to Special Forces, to leading billion-dollar cultural transformation projects at companies like Microsoft, Intel, AT&T, and Capital One, Chris brings a rare blend of discipline, innovation, and practical wisdom.

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Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by Scott Badler who is here to talk about his new book, Becoming JFK. In his book, he talks about Kennedy as a young man and before the presidency ending with his run for Senate. His WWII service figures prominently too. Scott Badler is a Kennedy scholar and he has done all the homework on the early life of JFK.

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Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are joined by the ineffably brilliant, Stan Lai. The most famous theater producer in China, he straddles form, characters and borders as he creates theatrical experiences across Asia, North American and Europe. We spent an hour together talking about storytelling, Chinese film, opera and fine art. These episodes are the ones that make me love doing this. Stan Lai is absolutely wonderful and his personal invitation to his dedicated theater in Shanghai was truly an honor. We talk about his new book CreativitRy and how everyone can find their own roadmap to live their most creative life. This is an exciting book from someone who has made a life out of his own mind.

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Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by John David who comes from the world of marketing and PR and has taken up writing. He has a story about what it took to get his book published, the crushing querying process and much more. We have a wide-ranging conversation on writing and the industry!

Here's some more about John's writing:

His debut novel, The Bystander, is a contemporary mystery, infused with thriller elements. It follows television reporter Pete Lemaster, who witnesses an active shooter incident. During the attack, the gunman is killed by an armed bystander. Lemaster captures the event on camera, and the footage propels his career into the spotlight after going viral. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the circumstances surrounding the shooting are far more complicated than they first appeared. While the novel touches on issues of gun rights and veterans’ challenges, David emphasizes that it is primarily an entertaining tale of suspense.

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Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast we are joined by Cinda Gault, a canadian author of historical fiction set in the Canadian and American West. I will admit that I did not know anything about Canadian western expansion until I visited Alberta on a writing residency in 2019. Cinda is the expert and her stories explore women's lives in these historical, Canadian settings with real-life elements! I loved her pitch to me because she said, "I think your Mom would like these stories." And she's probably right! I will be passing them along! Join us on this delightful adventure with a delightful author!

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Do I have dyslexia? In this episode we talk with Russell van Brocklen about dyslexia, his book, his work arounds his own profound dyslexia and how helps people learn to work with their brains rather than against their brains. He is here to dispel myths about dyslexia and how the way we help people with dyslexia sets them up for failure. In the course of the episode, I find out that despite being an excellent reader, I might have dyslexia (or a form of it).

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