Donald Trump’s presidency has been marked by disruption and turmoil, but his support has remained remarkably stable. How can that be? Political observers believe American voters are shifting away from transitory measures of performance like traditional metrics of peace and prosperity, and toward bedrock attitudes about demographic, cultural and economic change. “That is certainly what […]
Happy National Sausage Month! Tailgate at Home
By Carl on October 8, 2020 in Holidays, Inspirational, Feel-Good, Morning Zoo Topics, Pop Culture, Uncategorized
Tailgating season is officially here and while fans may be missing from the parking lots and stands of their favorite stadiums, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) and National Pork Board have teamed up to share fun ways to recreate the experience at home. “The Ultimate Homegating Guide” is full of recipes for […]
Great Election Show: Running for Local Office
New York Times bestselling author Heather Lende has been writing about her hometown — Haines, Alaska — and about what community means for more than a decade. After the 2016 elections, she was inspired to take a more active role in politics and decided to run for office in Haines. And … she won! For […]
VP Debate Analysis: Look at the Body Language
Let’s talk about last night’s vice presidential debate and what the candidates said with their words — and their body language. Invite Dr. Carole Lieberman to discuss Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris’ performance through a psychiatrist’s lens. Ask her: Based on body language, who came off as most confident and most comfortable? Were […]
Will God Make Sure That Trump Wins the Election?
A Politico story contends that millions of Americans believe God wanted Donald Trump to be president. But is a second term in God’s plan? Interview Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., who agrees that a Trump White House was God’s will. But find out why he says God may not want Trump to serve two terms. Originally from […]
How to Be the Change We Need Right Now
By Carl on October 8, 2020 in How-To, Inspirational, Feel-Good, Relationships, Psychology, Self Help
The worst global pandemic in a century. Economic chaos that echoes the Great Depression. Worldwide protests due to police brutality against minorities. How do we survive and even thrive in these perilous times? “To be the change this world needs right now, we have to live our truth,” says best-selling author and intuition expert Kim […]
The Real Reason You Do Stuff Knowing It’s Bad for You
We do things we shouldn’t … from eating too much fast food to smoking cigarettes and dating unsuitable people. We know these things are wrong for us, but we do them anyway, often not knowing why. Elana Davidson is a happiness and mental health coach who can tell you how to figure out why your […]
When COVID-Coping Turns to Addiction
Recent studies have indicated an alarming trend of dramatically increased alcohol and drug consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Addiction is a disease of isolation, which COVID-19 is only making worse,” says addiction treatment specialist and author Isaac Alexis, M.D. “Mental illness and substance abuse, which occur simultaneously, are worsening with social distancing.” Dr. Isaac can […]
This Silent Disease Puts You at Risk for COVID Complications
You have probably heard that people with certain health conditions are more likely to fare poorly if they contract coronavirus. But did you know that among those diseases is one that many people do not even know they have? It’s true; more than 7 million people don’t know they have diabetes out of the 30 […]
COVID Has Laid Bare the Faults of America’s Higher Education
As the pandemic continues to impact all facets of American life it’s a great time to talk about the failures of the U.S.’s higher education system and how they might be fixed. This issue is much larger than the much talked about one of whether institutions of higher learning should offer classes online or in-person […]