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Welcome to The "HotSpot" Radio Show w/ Dexter. The “HotSpot” is a current events news show focusing on “hot” & trending topics, people are talking about. Hi, I'm your host, Dexter Martin, an entrepreneur, and the founder and principal of 4DPR Strategies, a boutique PR firm. I attain strategic, creative and effective results for clients in the fashion, lifestyle and creative arts industries. The “HotSpot” hits on the last Wednesday of the month.
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The Oscars 2015: Nominees & Predicted Winners
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The 87th Academy Awards are less than a month away. Who do you think should win the 2015 Oscar? This year's nominees offer a little bit for everyone, from the gulf war, self improvement to aging in Hollywood. The performances are both breathe taking and poignant. The 87th Academy Awards will be telecast live on ABC on Sunday, February 22th at 7pm(E…
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The holidays are upon us, which means it's time for The "HotSpot" Holiday Movie Guide Show. Find out what movies you might want to take in over the holidays. This guide will offer up movies in the family, kid, romantic, action and dramatic genres. Also, what movies and actor and actress performances, are going to catch the eye of Oscar this season.…
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Women Leading & Taking Over Entertainment
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In all forms of entertainment, music, film and television, women are leading and taking over. Some names that come to mind are Shonda Rhimes with ABC, Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures and music executive Sylvia Rhome. These women are creating and distributing their own content, while green lighting projects too. Today's guest has started a …
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The NFL, Roger Goodell, Ray Rice & domestic violence have been front and center in the news. This scandal has started a national dialogue around the NFL and domestic violence from all corners of society. In this show, we will explore this situation from a causal woman fan's point-of-view. To provide this point-of-view is journalist, magazine editor…
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With August winding down and school starting, many use this time of year to recharge and rejunvenate their mind, body and spirit. Many work to achieve this perfect balance through Chiropractic Medicine. This medicine has been around for years and is used for many illiness and stress which can be a threat to your health and wellness. In this show, w…
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With July winding down, many use this time of year to recharge and rejunvenate their mind, body and spirit. Many work to achieve this perfect balance through Chiropractic Medicine. This medicine has been around for years and is used for many illiness and stress which can be a threat to your health and wellness. In this show, we will explore the hea…
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The Economic Recovery: The Real Truth Behind The Numbers
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At the beginning of this month we were met with the big joyous news, "All jobs lost during the recession have now returned." Per the May Job Report, The White House and numerous media outlets, the economy added 217,000 jobs and the unemployment rate held steady at 6.3%. But that's not the full and complete picture behind these numbers. This show wi…
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I Missed The Affordable Care Act Deadline, Now What!
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Per The White House fact sheet issued April 17, 2014, 8 million people signed up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, many people missed the March 31, 2014 ACA open enrollment deadline and are wondering what to do next. This show will disscuss and explore the next steps and options available to poeple in this position. Rememb…
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In today's economy, there are a lot of people exploring the option of entreprenership. Some drivers of this exploration is corporate restructuring, malcontent with your current job or wanting to see if that idea you've had for years can be turned into a business. Becasue entrepreneurship is a hot and trending topic, most examples are of successful …
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Still working on a new you in 2014? This last show in the “HotSpot” Radio Show series “A New Year/A New You” is the fashion edition. Now that you have have tips for a new career and how to reach your health & fitness goals, complete a new you with a fashion makeover. In this edition, learn what's in style for spring, summer and fall. Learn where to…
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A New Year/A New You (Health/Fitness Edition)
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Still working on a new you in 2014? This next show in the “HotSpot” Radio Show series “A New Year/A New You” is the health/fitness edition. Are you experiencing the new year health/fitness resolution blues, where you're starting to renege? Maybe you're unsure about what you should be doing for health/fitness. Or are you just overwhelemed by all the…
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In this new year many of you are working on a new you. The “HotSpot” Radio Show series titled “A New Year/A New You” will focus on the new you through your career, health/fitness & fashion in 2014. Are you a mid to senior level professional looking for a career change or transformation? If so, this series’ career edition is for you. Learn how to ge…
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With the holiday season in full swing and the end of year near, many of you are preparing to take time off of work to enjoy time with your family. A lot of this time will be spent doing fun things together, such as going to the movies. With so many movies to see over the holiday season, which ones are must see? Which movies are getting all the buzz…
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The Affordable Care Act & You (The Redux)
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The new Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare, as it’s frequently referred to, continues to be frustating and very confusing for most 48 million uninsured Americans this November. For this reason, this will be a rebroadcast of the federal Affordable Care Act basics, and what you need to know in order to make an informed healthcare insuranc…
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Are you one of the 48 million uninsured Americans who may be affect by the new federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare, as it’s frequently referred to? What is the ACA and how will it affect you and your family? This month we will explore the federal Affordable Care Act basics, and what you need to know in order to make an informed healthcar…
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There are many “hot” and “trending” topics that are on your mind this month. From time to time “The “HotSpot” Radio Show w/ Dexter will do a show where we touch on many different topics, instead of one. This month we will explore the “hot” and “trending” topics of Miley Cyrus, Emmys 2013, and the smartphone Blackberry. What are your thoughts on the…
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The month of August means, summer vacation is over; the start of school is here. With approx. 74 million school age children in the US heading back to school, what can they expect this school year? What can parents and educators of these children expect? One issue that's a major concern is educational funding. We will explore top education issues, …
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The month of July is the time us Americans pay hommage and celebrate our country's "Freedom, Liberty & Independence". This July 2013, many Americans are very concerned about the hot button issuse of NSA Surveillance, and it's long-term ramifications on American privacy and safety. Are we slowly losing our "Freedom, Liberty and Independence"? We wil…
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The month of June is Pride Month, when the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) community celebrates their pride across the country. With many gay issues being hot topics in 2013, such as gay marriage, pro-athletes coming out and gay adoption, do these topics make being gay in the media a trend or a fad. We will explore this topic with guest…
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Cleveland is grappling with issues and questions as three kidnapping victims, missing 10 years, have been found; People are asking many questions about then, now and for the future. This show will explore these questions and issues with guest panelists: Bridget Shelton, Customer and Community Relations Manager and Former Journalist and Georgia Will…
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How did you first learn of the Boston Bombings,TV, radio or on-line? As the Boston Bombings were unfolding, news was being disseminated from multiple sources. But one was put front and center by new outlets and law enforcement, social media... Not only was social media being used for breaking news purposes, but to aid in the Boston Bombings investi…
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Come March, most people think of spring, others think of "March Madness". This is the time of the year when the NCAA basketball tournament holds the collective attention of the nation. Millions of people root for their alma maters or their favorite team to win a national championship. But, people forget the business side of the madness, everything …
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What do Manti Te'o, The Sandy Hook Tragedy & the Colorado Theater Shootings all have in common? They were all misreported or incorrectly reported by the media. These errors or oversights in the media are a lot more prevalent than you may think. How does that make you feel as a consumer of news? Going forward, are you going to be more or less trusti…
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Within college athletics, money is king. In 2012 alone, the 6 major conferences generated $1.9 billion. In today's college athletic landscape what is a student/athlete? Should the student /athlete share in this money? Does the NCAA and its member insitutions have PR implications around this issue? These questions will be discussed and debated on th…
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