Best Garbo Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 181 David Roll, "Ascent to Power" – Part 1 1:09:20

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David Roll, a Washington-based attorney, has written books on Harry Hopkins, George Marshall, and Louis Johnson. Now comes his fourth book, "Ascent to Power," which focuses on Franklin Roosevelt's final days through the sudden transition to the presidency of Harry Truman. Spanning the years 1944-1948, David Roll's newest book looks at the struggles…

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Episode 254 - - Embracing the Process: The Artistic Journey of Eric Anfinson of Mockingbird Studio 1:21:19

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In this episode, Mark Baratto has an inspiring conversation with artist Eric Anfinson. Eric shares how his first experience with a paintbrush didn't produce the masterpiece he imagined, but it ignited a passion for the process of creation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who values the journey over the destination. Eric's story reminds us …

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Ep. 180 Tevi Troy, "The Power and the Money" 1:08:30

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Presidential historian Tevi Troy has called his latest book "The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry." Mr. Troy has spent most of his professional life in and around Washington-based government and politics. He is currently a senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center. In the introduction to t…

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Ep. 179 Maureen Callahan, "Ask Not" 1:16:11

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Maureen Callahan's book "Ask Not: The Kennedy's and the Women They Destroyed" has been near the top of the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list since its publication in early July. In a review of the Callahan book by Nina Burleigh in the Washington Post, Burleigh writes: "She identifies the wellspring of misogyny in Irish Catholic patriarch Jo…

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Episode 253: Empowering Visual Artists - The Journey of The Working Artist with Crista Cloutier 38:15

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In this inspiring episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Crista Cloutier, the visionary behind The Working Artist, an award-winning business training program that has transformed the careers of thousands of visual artists worldwide. Crista shares her fascinating journey from an international art dealer selling millions of dollars in artwork to museum…

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Ep. 178 Richard Brookhiser, "Glorious Lessons" 1:14:28

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Richard Brookhiser has written and edited for National Review magazine for over 50 years. He has also written books about George Washington, James Madison, John Marshall, Alexander Hamilton, and "gentleman revolutionary" Gouverneur Morris. Now comes his latest, "Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution." Trumbull, who liv…

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Episode 252 - Building Bridges in the Art World: Shyevin S'ng on Cohart's Mission to Empower Artists Globally 51:49

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In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Shyevin S'ng, the co-owner of Cohart.com, to explore her incredible journey from a struggling artist to a successful gallery owner and tech entrepreneur. Shyevin, alongside her co-founder Kendall Warson, has been instrumental in revolutionizing the art world by creating a platform that connects artists, …

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Ep. 177 Former Washington Post Reporter & Professor Leon Dash 1:09:56

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Leon Dash spent over 30 years with the Washington Post from 1966 to 1998. In 1995 series on poverty and survival in urban America. Leon Dash spent 4 years following the life of Rosa Lee Cunningham and her 8 children and 5 grandchildren. He appeared on C-SPAN's Booknotes program in November 1996 to discuss his published book, which focused on the un…

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Episode 251: The Art of Photography and Framing with DE LA Gallery Co-Owner Jeff Rodriguez 1:11:29

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In this captivating episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Master Framer Jeff Rodriguez, co-owner of DE LA Gallery and Art Warehouse. Recorded just before the COVID-19 shutdown, Mark and Jeff delve into the inspiring journey of how Jeff and his partner, renowned photographer Jorge de la Torriente, transformed their shared dream into a thriving busine…

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Ep. 176 Ronald Feinman, "Assassinations, Threats, and the American Presidency" 1:04:04

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This Booknotes+ podcast is a repeat of a Q&A program from November 4, 2015. The featured guest, Ronald Feinman, is the author of the book "Assassinations, Threats, and the American Presidency," in which he examines attempts on the lives of presidents and presidential candidates throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Ep. 175 Nigel West, "Operation Garbo" 1:12:08

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Rupert William Simon Allason was a Conservative member of the British House of Commons from 1987 and 1997. However, he's best known around the world as Nigel West, military historian and journalist specializing in security and intelligence matters. During the recent commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, Nigel West's name s…

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Episode 250 - My Interview on the Founders Forum Podcast with Gregory and Kayla 41:33

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In this special episode, I join Gregory and Kayla on the Founders Forum Podcast to discuss my entrepreneurial journey. We delve into the origins of my career, exploring the pivotal moments that shaped my path and sharing insights into the challenges and triumphs along the way. About the GrowWise Agency GrowWise Agency is committed to empowering sma…

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Ep. 174 Investigative Reporter Brody Mullins on Google & Law Professor Joshua Wright, and "The Wolves of K Street" 1:10:55

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On Saturday, June 8th, 2024, the headline in the Wall Street Journal Saturday review section read: "The Hidden Life of Google's Secret Weapon." The author was Brody Mullins, a veteran investigative reporter for the Journal. The series ran over 3 days. The focus was on a man named Joshua Wright, a lawyer and former law professor at George Mason Univ…

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Ep. 173 Robert Schmuhl, "Mr. Churchill in the White House" 1:12:22

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Robert Schmuhl is the Walter Annenberg-Edmund Joyce Chair Emeritus in American Studies and Journalism at the University of Notre Dame. He has often written about the American presidency. His newest book is "Mr. Churchill in the White House: The Untold Story of a Prime Minister and Two Presidents." Prof. Schmuhl says both Roosevelt and Eisenhower ev…

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Ep. 172 David Tatel, "Vision" 1:12:31

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On January 16, 2024, after nearly 30 years, David Tatel retired as a judge on the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. On the cover of his new memoir is a photo of Judge Tatel in his black robe with his dog Vixen standing on his left side. The book is titled "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice." He says he wrote the book to…

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Episode 249 - Italian Charm with Lola's Bistro 34:50

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In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Chef Ricard of the Lola's Bistro, when they first opened. This is one of our favorite restaurants and continues to be one of the best on the island 5 years later. We talked about how he got started, working with some of the top French and Italian chefs, why he chose to only have 9 tables, and how he love…

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Ep. 171 Historian Stacey Schiff at Purdue University 1:10:53

2M ago1:10:53

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Six-time book author Stacy Schiff made a guest appearance in early April at Purdue University. She was a guest of the C-SPAN Center for Scholarship & Engagement. A large number of questions were asked by the students studying communications and political science. Stacy Schiff's latest book "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams" was published in 2022. He…

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Ep. 170 Garrett Graff, "When the Sea Came Alive" 1:06:32

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"June 6, 1944, is the most famous single day in all human history." Those are the words of Garrett Graff in his author's note in his book "When the Sea Came Alive." This month is the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landing in World War II. As Graff introduces the reader to his oral history of D-Day, he writes: "The official launch of Operation Ove…

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Episode 248: Lemon & Lily - Fresh Lemonade & Flower Stand 36:28

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In this episode, we dive into the refreshing world of Lemon & Lily with founders Holly Tremaine and Krystal Sanchez. Discover the inspiring story behind their unique venture of combining lemonade and flowers in a single cozy space. Highlights: Origin Story: How Holly and Krystal discovered the perfect spot and what inspired their collaboration. Bus…

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Ep. 169: Erik Larson, "The Demon of Unrest" 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

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In the first week of publication of Erik Larson's latest book, "The Demon of Unrest," sales put it at the very top of the bestseller list. It's about the start of the Civil War, with a focus on the five months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the day of the first shot fired on Fort Sumter, which is off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina.…

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Episode 247 - After the show on Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted with Paul Menta 1:05:00

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In this episode of the podcast, host Mark Baratto sits down with Paul Menta, a chef, kiteboarder, rum distiller, and now TV star, to discuss his exciting role in Episode 1 of Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted. which aired on May 27th on National Geographic. In this episode, we discuss the behind-the-scenes stories and learn more about the thrilling cook-of…

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Ep. 168 Glenn Loury, "Late Admissions" 1:13:41

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Glenn C. Loury is a professor of economics. He teaches at Brown University and is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He calls his new book "Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative." His publisher, W.W. Norton, describes Prof. Loury on the flap of the cover: "[He] grew up on the south side of Chicago, earned a PhD in MIT’s econ…

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Ep. 167 Alan Taylor, "American Civil Wars" 1:07:27

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Alan Taylor is the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation professor of history at the University of Virginia. He is only one of 5 history writers who have won the Pulitzer Prize twice. His 11 books focus mostly on the early years of the creation of the United States. His latest book is titled "American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850-1873." D…

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Episode 246 - Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted with Paul Menta 48:38

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In this episode of the podcast, host Mark Baratto sits down with Paul Menta, a chef, kiteboarder, rum distiller, and now TV star, to discuss his exciting role in Episode 1 of Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted. Airing on May 27th at 9pm on National Geographic, this episode showcases Paul's unique journey to being featured on the show, including how he was c…

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Ep. 166 Craig Whitlock, "Fat Leonard" 1:19:55

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For over 10 years, Washington Post investigative reporter Craig Whitlock has tracked the story of Malaysian shakedown man Leonard Francis, aka "Fat Leonard," and his collusion with hundreds of U.S. Navy officers, several of whom have spent time in prison. Now comes the book titled "Fat Leonard: How One Man Bribed, Bilked, and Seduced the U.S. Navy.…

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Ep. 165 Larry Tye, "The Jazzmen" 1:05:12

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Duke Ellington was the grandson of slaves. Louis Armstrong was born in a News Orleans slum so tough that it was called "The Battlefield." William James "Count" Basie grew up in a world unfamiliar to his white fans, the son of a coachman and a laundress. Author Larry Tye says the Duke, the Count, and Satchmo transformed America. The book is called "…

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Episode 245 - Garbo's Grill 33:27

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In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Rayza Zavaleta, the general manager of both Garbo's Grill locations. We talk about the history of Garbo's, their first location, how it ended up at Hank's Saloon, and why they had to move from the back to the front. More on Garbo's Grill Key West’s TOP "HIDDEN GEM" as seen repeatedly on Food Network’s Di…

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Ep. 164 Carolyn Eisenberg, "Fire and Rain" 1:12:00

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The book "Fire and Rain" is a narrative, according to author Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, about the way national security decisions, formed at the highest level of government, affect the lives of individuals at home and abroad. Her primary focus is on the way the Nixon administration fought and ended the Vietnam War. Early in the book, Hofstra Universi…

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Episode 244 - Mark Gets Interviewed on the BoostBeam Podcast 16:12

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In this episode, Mark Baratto has a role reversal and sits down with Thatcher Kezer on the "Business Talks Podcast with Boostbeam." Thatcher gets into the weeds on how I started as an artist and where my brand is headed. More on BoostBeam Website: https://boostbeam.site/Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatcher-kezer If you want to …

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Ep. 163 Joseph Epstein, "Never Say You've Had a Lucky Life" 1:05:08

4M ago1:05:08

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Early in his newest of over 30 books, Joseph Epstein, our guest this week, writes: "I feel extremely lucky in all these realms in which I had no real choice: parents, epoch, country, and throw in religion, city, and social class." The 87-year-old Epstein, a longtime essayist for the Wall Street Journal, has written his autobiography called "Never S…

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Ep. 162 Chris Moody, "Finding Matt Drudge" Podcast Series 1:06:52

4M ago1:06:52

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Matt Drudge started his website called "The Drudge Report" in 1995. In those early days, he had just 1,000 e-mail subscribers. Within a short time, that number jumped to hundreds of thousands. Until the mid-2000s, Mr. Drudge was very visible, appearing on television and hosting his own radio show. After that, without notice, he disappeared from pub…

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Episode 243 - The Key West 1st Annual Rum Fest 35:28

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Join Mark Baratto in this exciting episode as he chats with Neil Lindley, a self-proclaimed Rum Grand Master. Dive into Neil's journey into the world of rum, his inspiration behind creating Key West's first-ever Rum Festival, and explore some of the event highlights. This four-day festival, coinciding with National Rum Day on August 16, promises to…

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Ep. 161 Jack McCallum, "The Real Hoosiers" 1:17:02

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The book is called "The Real Hoosiers". The author is Pennsylvania-based Jack McCallum. He was a senior writer at Sports Illustrated for 30 years. "The Real Hoosiers" is a book about parts of Indiana, race, and basketball. To tell the story, McCallum focuses on the life of "The Big O," well-known basketball success Oscar Robertson, who is now 85 ye…

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Ep. 160 Stephen Puleo, "The Great Abolitionist" 2:06:23

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Charles Sumner of Massachusetts was a United States Senator for 23 years. He lived to be 63, from January of 1811 to March of 1874. Stephen Puleo has written the first major, full biography of Sumner since 1960. It's titled "The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union." Mr. Puleo writes: "His positions cost him dea…

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Episode 242: Woolly Willie - A Tapestry of Tales, Tunes, and Triumphs 33:19

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Join host Mark Baratto as he dives into the colorful and eclectic world of “Woolly” Willie Alsedek, a master of storytelling whose life reads like a novel. In Episode 242, we unravel the threads of Willie’s adventurous journey from aspiring filmmaker to beloved author and artist. Willie opens up about the serendipitous rock-paper-scissors game that…

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Ep. 159 Andrew Pettegree, "The Book at War" 1:06:07

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Andrew Pettegree is a British historian at St. Andrews University in Scotland. His specialty is the history of the book and media transformations. He has written a great deal about the written word with an emphasis on libraries. His latest book is titled "The Book at War: How Reading Shaped Conflict and Conflict Shaped Reading." In his introduction…

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Episode 241 - A Taste of Key West, Savoring The Flavors of Community and Charity 21:10

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In this delectable episode, join host Mark Baratto as he dives into the heart of Key West's culinary scene with Scott Pridgen, Executive Director of A.H. Monroe. Discover the essence of the "Taste of Key West" event, a gastronomic festival that marries the love for food with a noble cause, with all proceeds supporting AHMonroe's initiatives. Set ag…

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Ep. 158 Dorothy & Thomas Hoobler, "Are You Prepared for the Storm of Love Making?" 1:10:09

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In Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler's latest book, they open with this introduction: "This is a book of love stories. Every one of them involved a president of the United States, and we will tell their stories through letters they wrote. Through this collection of carefully chosen letters, we reveal the writers at their most vulnerable, providing a surpr…

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Episode 240 - The Waggin' Wiggle Food Truck 28:01

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Join Mark Baratto as he dives into the flavorful world of The Waggin' Wiggle, Key West's newest food truck sensation, with founders Bella Usenza and Alvaro Del Castillo. Discover the story behind their tropical slider paradise, from dream to delicious reality. Bella and Alvaro, seasoned veterans in the hospitality and service industry, share their …

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Ep. 157 James Traub, "True Believer" 1:06:41

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James Traub's latest book is titled "True Believer: Hubert Humphrey's Quest for a More Just America." In the introduction, Mr. Traub writes: "I return to Humphrey in order to explain what liberalism was at its ascendant moment, why it mattered so much to so may people, why it abruptly lost its appeal to the majority of Americans – and, perhaps, how…

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Ep. 156 Peter Englund, "November 1942" 1:09:23

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The year is 1942, the month is November. The subject of Peter Englund's book is "An Intimate History of the Turning Point of World War II." Mr. Englund, who is based in his native Sweden, features close to 40 people from around the world and what they were doing during that month and year of the war. He writes that: "At the start of that [November]…

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Episode 239 - The Concierge Girl with Kelly & Keith Hopkins 1:24:24

6M ago1:24:24

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In this inspiring episode, host Mark Baratto sits down with Keith Hopkins, the other half of The Concierge Girl, to explore the adventurous journey and the thriving business he runs with Kelly Hopkins in Key West. Keith shares insights into their unique boat charter services, the innovative addition of golf carts, and the pivotal risks that led to …

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Ep. 155 Jim Trusty, Defense Attorney 1:03:47

6M ago1:03:47

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Jim Trusty, our guest this week, is an attorney with 28 years of experience as a prosecutor, first in the state of Maryland and later with the U.S. Justice Department in Washington, DC. He has worked as an attorney for Donald Trump on several pending cases. In June last year, Mr. Trusty withdrew from representing former President Trump, citing irre…

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Episode 238 - Phat Slabs: The Artistry of Ryan Halligan 59:57

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In This Episode: Join Mark Baratto as he sits down with the remarkably talented Ryan Halligan, the artist and visionary behind Phat Slabs. Dive into Ryan's captivating journey from his initial foray into woodworking and resin art to finding his true passion. Discover the inspirations drawn from the lush landscapes of Florida that fuel his creativit…

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Ep. 154 Glenn Kirschner, Former Federal Prosecutor & "Justice Matters" Host 1:08:27

6M ago1:08:27

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Glenn Kirschner, our guest this week, is an attorney with 30 years of trial experience. For 24 of those years, he prosecuted 50 murder trials for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, DC. Three years ago, he created for YouTube viewers a daily video analysis of Donald Trump's legal issues and indictments. He calls his show "Justice Matters" and…

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237 - Celebrating Creativity at the 59th Key West Art & Craft Festival 23:51

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In this captivating episode, join Mark Baratto as he engages in a fascinating conversation with Susann D'Antonio, the esteemed president of the Key West Art Center & Gallery. Dive deep into the vibrant world of the 59th annual Key West Art & Craft Festival, a celebrated event that showcases an incredible array of art and crafts. Listen as we explor…

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Ep. 153 Steven Ujifusa, "The Last Ships from Hamburg" 1:09:24

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"Between 1881 and 1914, over ten million people crossed the Atlantic from Europe to America, the largest mass migration of people from one continent to another in human history." Those are the words of our guest, Steven Ujifusa, from his introduction to his book "The Last Ships from Hamburg". Over 2.5 million of these immigrants to America were Jew…

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Ep. 152 Benn Steil, "The World That Wasn't" 1:08:25

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Henry Wallace was President Franklin Roosevelt's vice president during his third term, 1941-1945. FDR then chose Harry Truman as vice president in his fourth and last term. In author Benn Steil's book "The World That Wasn't: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century," he writes, "Wallace loved humankind but was mostly vexed or bored by hum…

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Ep. 151 H.W. Brands, "Founding Partisans" 1:08:09

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Henry William Brands Jr. has written close to 40 books in the past 36 years. The Portland, Oregon, native is a professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin, the same school where he earned his PhD in 1985. His first American history book, written in 1988, was titled "Cold Warriors: Eisenhower's Generation and American Foreign Policy." …

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236 - Crafted Elegance: Coasting Cocktails with Jessica 34:59

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In this engaging episode, host Mark Baratto sits down with the talented craft cocktail maker and proud owner of Coasting Cocktails, Jessica. Join us as Jessica shares her inspiring journey into the world of mixology and recounts the pivotal steps she took to establish her business, which has quickly become a sensation at events. More on Coasting Co…

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