ABOUT JOSHUA PHILIPP…

Joshua Philipp is an award-winning journalist and Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times. ​ ​ He is the host of ‘Crossroads,’ a news and analysis program on EpochTV. ​ His works have included breakthrough investigations into the origins of Covid-19 and the Wuhan laboratory in the early days of the pandemic. He spearheaded the first documentary on the lab leak origins of the COVID-19 virus, released in April 2020. This groundbreaking documentary garnered over 75 million views, and while many tried to label it misinformation, its findings have since been vindicated by the White House and US intelligence agencies.

SPECIAL GUEST: Chris Hoar is a disaster response, and telecom national security spokesperson for SAT123. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with a career spanning tech, satellite communications, and emerging technologies. From trading floors in London to early digital marketing in the U.S., he has helped build and support businesses focused on practical, reliable communication solutions.

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An in-depth audio conversation with Kansas native Jaelen Johnston on music, touring the Midwest, original songs, and his experience on NBC’s The Voice.

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BIO: Bruce de Torres is Director of Communications for the American Small Business League (ASBL.com), exposing the small business contracts that go to big businesses. Their Don’t Cheat Women project pursues economic and political equality for women. Their podcast is on YouTube. Bruce is the author of GOD, SCHOOL, 9/11 AND JFK: The Lies That Are Killing Us and The Truth That Sets Us Free. As an actor Bruce had lead roles in comedies, dramas, and musicals coast to coast (“the funniest and most vocally gifted member” of the show, said The New York Times).

ABOUT THE AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS LEAGUE:

The American Small Business League is the strongest voice in America protecting the federal programs that assist the nation’s 34.7 million small businesses. Winning over 100 Freedom of Information legal battles has exposed the rampant fraud in federal small business programs. In the national media and in federal courts, the ASBL has had a larger presence than all other organizations that claim to represent the interest of small businesses combined.

Don't Cheat Woman, is a project of the American Small Business League.

ABOUT PETER SHINN…

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Pete Shinn is the Associate Director of www.EpsteinJustice.com and has an extensive background in the U.S. Air Force as a trainer, journalist, and adult educator. He also served as an executive officer for the Continental NORAD Region Air Operations Center, and as a liaison between the Secretary of the Air Force and U.S. Senate Appropriators.

Beginning in 1989, Shinn began providing interactive diversity and inclusion training to Air Force audiences. In 2008, Shinn was selected to provide leadership, communications, problem solving, and critical thinking skills training at the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School. In 2010, he deployed with the Iowa National Guard to provide agricultural training to farmers in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.

After returning from Afghanistan, he provided interactive training on the intersection between agriculture and national defense to a variety of organizations, including the National Agri-Marketing Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Board, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, among others. Pete retired from the Air Force in October 2020 after 36 years of service. He is currently a co-creator at Shinnfluence LLC, a family media and training business.

Pete’s major military awards include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and the U.S. Army Combat Action Badge. His major civilian awards include the 1998 Nebraska Broadcaster’s Association Gold Service to Agriculture Award, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting President’s Award in 2004 and 2005, and an Emmy Award in 2012 for Best Military Program.

BIO: D. &. H. Cancio, authors of Gabriel Lock: Bound by Law, D. &. H. Cancio (David & Humberto) are a father-son writing team from Florida.

Humberto Cancio was born in Cuba in 1953 but immigrated to the US at 6. At 12 he moved to Spain where he attended the American School of Madrid for six years. Upon his return to the States, he graduated from Duke University with a BA in Political Science and Public Policy Studies. He attended the University of Florida obtaining a JD. He has practiced law for over 40 years in Miami Florida representing multicultural civil and family law clients and is AV preeminent rated. Humberto is married with four grown children and three grandchildren.

David Cancio was born in 1991 and has lived in both Florida and North Carolina, graduating from NC State with a major in Spanish. Additionally, he is native in English, fluent in French, and can communicate in Portuguese, German, and Italian. On his way to being a writer, he has made his living through training, sales, and client success. Among other things, David is 34, a practicing Catholic, and a Knight of Columbus.

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ABOUT GEOFF GILSON…

Geoff Gilson is a retired lawyer, development consultant, and political strategist and speechwriter. He began his career crafting speeches for Margaret Thatcher and leveraged his dual British-US citizenship to navigate elite political circles. With decades of front-row access to senior UK and US officials, Gilson served as a key operative for the British Conservative Party, gaining unparalleled insight into global power structures.

His book, Maggie’s Hammer, is a meticulously researched and gripping exposé that unravels a complex web of money laundering, arms deals, and political collusion, that leads all the way to connections between Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Margaret Thatcher, and Vladimir Putin.

Gilson’s 30-year investigation traces covert operations from the Iran-Iraq War to Russian financial schemes, revealing covert ties to Robert Maxwell, Israeli Intelligence, and the Russian Mob. His particular knowledge of the links between Epstein, Trump, Russian Collusion, and Tulsi Gabbard’s Report, combined with his firsthand knowledge of UK-US relations, Iran, and Israel, make him an exceptional podcast guest.

www.maggieshammer.org

Guest: Matt Newnham – Author of Space Ranger Fred

Episode Title: Space Ranger Fred: Adventure, Imagination & The Power of Stories

Strap in and blast off! In this episode, we’re joined by author Matt Newnham, the creative mind behind the fast-growing children’s sci-fi adventure Space Ranger Fred. Matt takes us inside the universe he built—filled with imagination, humor, bravery, unexpected challenges, and the kind of heartfelt lessons young readers carry with them long after the last page.

We explore how Space Ranger Fred was born, the inspirations behind its characters, what it takes to write meaningful stories for kids in today’s digital world, and why sci-fi remains one of the best genres for sparking creativity and curiosity. Matt also shares behind-the-scenes insights into world-building, illustrations, the writing process, and whether more adventures are on the way.

Whether you're a parent, educator, book lover, or fellow creator, this conversation is packed with fun, inspiration, and a reminder that storytelling can still ignite young imaginations in a world full of screens.

🚀 Topics We Cover:

The origin of Space Ranger Fred

Crafting sci-fi for young readers

Balancing humor, adventure & heart

The creative process for children’s books

Inspiring kids to read, dream & explore

Matt’s journey as an author

What’s next for Fred and future Space Ranger adventures

If you love children’s literature, sci-fi storytelling, or interviews with creators who are shaping the next generation of young readers—this episode is for you.