US WORLD REPORT

After the horrors of the Las Vegas shootings, USUN Report chose to bring you "Healing Through Music" with Bakithi Kumalo. Paul Simon discovered him in South Africa 31 years ago and brought this world class bass player to America to record the "Graceland" album. Now with 15 years of American citizenship, Bakithi shares his story with Tom Osborne and Ken McCaleb. It's a musical journey you won't want to miss! It's politics, art and music all served up in a meal for the soul.

USUN Report explores the conflicts our nation is facing around the world, especially in North Korea today. We called upon US Ambassador Thomas Pickering for a closer examination of recent events that all seem to be escalating into a possible nuclear exchange. Are leaders of the world just posturing for the camera or are we headed down a path we may not know how to stop? Where does Russia and China stand on the issues? You don't want to miss this informative program from someone who knows the inner workings of the White House and international diplomacy.

On this episode of USUN Report, we explore the nature of change or the change of nature... you decide. It's a push button topic that seems to provoke anger on both sides of the political aisle. Climate Change, hoax, fact or fiction. Join Tom Osborne, Dr. David Kanervo and Ken McCaleb as they try to make sense of intense world weather patterns and the havoc these events are creating for mankind.

On this episode of USUN Report, we explore the history and danger of plastic waste. This man made product may be strangling the life out of planet Earth. No one could have foreseen the problem during it's introduction to modern culture, but it doesn't decompose. Join Tom Osborne, Dr. David Kanervo and Ken McCaleb as they uncover what is to be done to rid us of this non recyclable dilemma.

US-UN Report tackles a difficult subject, Racism in America. While most programs are dwelling on the bad news out of Charlottesville, VA this past week, our program chose to discuss healing from the chaos. We explore more than 30 states in the Union housing more than 1500 statues nation-wide. How did this come to be? There were only 11 states in the Confederacy. Join Dr. David Kanervo, Tom Osborne and Ken McCaleb as we try to make sense of an angry yet still divided nation. This broadcast offers hope for what seems to be a hopeless situation. Please join us and share the program with a friend! 

Part 2 of 2 on US-UN Report's Artist In America Series. Join Tom Osborne, Ken McCaleb and Dr. David Kanervo as they interview Grammy nominee Lou Stallman and his song writing partner Jerry Potente. Hear some of their stories behind the scenes of records we all know. They also discuss their newest artist singing sensation "Diana Donatella Wright" and the challenges that lay ahead for newcomers in their industry. You will be surprised by the collaborations they've formed over the years with people like Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Carol King, Neil Diamond and many others. And, did you know that vinyl has made a comeback? It's a show for novices and professionals alike. Lots of laughs too!

As part of our artist series in America US-UN Report explores the music/record business in America. Meet hit maker and Grammy nominee Lou Stallman who wrote the New York Yankees theme song, "Here Come The Yankees". Lou also wrote songs for veteran artists including Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Perry Como, Bette Midler... too many to list here. Now, his writing partner and son Jerry Potente introduces their latest project on the air as well, the very talented new R&B artist known as "Diana". Tom Osborne pitches himself to the duo as a lyricist in training. This episode is a fun show filled with lots of behind the scenes stories. Join us this week and next for our two part series on the music business. Did you know vinyl is making a comeback?

US-UN Report tackles this discussion head on by first presenting American Healthcare Reform dating as far back as 1912. Dr. David Kanervo reviews how each successive presidency has tried to deal with this issue. It's quite fascinating radio, really... hearing how this hot potato has been tossed around for more than a century. Tom Osborne takes the bull by the horn and breaks it down to easy to understand terms which may surprise Democrats and Republicans alike. This is most likely your best source for understanding the ramifications of changing health care in the U.S. Join moderator Ken McCaleb and the US-UN Report team as we try to make sense of it all.

In this broadcast airing Sunday, June 25, 2017 US-UN Report examines why the United Kingdom or England is experiencing an increase in terrorist attacks. We explore the history which dates back to WWI and might help explain why it's being targeted so often. Join Tom Osborne, Ken McCaleb and Dr. David Kanervo as they give you the back story to this unrelenting scenario. It's chock full of history and intrigue from the country that brought the Beatles to America yet still has a fascination with it's monarchy. We try to make sense of it all... Join us on WLEA.net every Sunday at 11:00am following ABC News. Also now available on iTunes.

Each participant in this week's broadcast were asked to pick two US Presidents and compare them like bookends. Tom chose Lincoln and Kennedy, Dr. David Kanervo chose Eisenhower and Teddy Roosevelt, Ms. Bianca Castellano chose Reagan and Trump and Ken McCaleb picked out of the barrel Jefferson and Nixon for a surprising conclusion. It's a historical mixed bag conversation with lots of unknown secrets you won't want to miss, on this episode of US-UN Report.