Talk! with Audrey

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine and Points of Light have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service takes place on the 4th Saturday in October each year. This year an expected 3 million Americans are rallying to help others. Joining me to tell us all about it, PAM BROWN – Senior Editor at USA WEEKEND Magazine.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: My guest is JOHN NICHOLS. On Friday, February 11, 2011, newly elected Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker proposed a so-called budget repair bill that attempted to take collective bargaining rights away from state, county, and municipal employees, as well as teachers. On Monday, February 14, 2011, the people of Wisconsin responded. In UPRISING: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest from Madison to Wall Street, journalist and Wisconsin-native John Nichols details the protest movement that began one cold night in Madison and took the nation by storm, becoming the most sustained mass protest in recent American history. This was more than an attack on labor rights and unions; it was an attack on democracy and social justice.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: International recording artist, DELON, has stepped down as the opening act for America's Got Talent artist Lindsey Stirling's first-ever U.S. Tour. The rapper, best known to fans worldwide for his music and two chart topping U.S. Billboard hit singles "Calor De La Salsa" and "Nasty Girl", elected to leave the tour to address an internet attack campaign aimed at destroying his reputation with fabrications of serious criminal charges. DELON's story is one example of how a reputation can be ruined by cyberbullying and cause harm to one's livelihood.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: MARIE NEWMAN, Anti-bullying Family Advocate is my guest. We talk about the challenges that some children face at school . . . bullying. Did you know that every seven minutes a child is bullied; 85 percent of the time, there is no intervention of any kind. In fact, bullying is a leading cause of suicide among children between the ages of 11 and 16. It's no surprise that 86 percent of children bullied say it interferes with their school studies. Marie has tips for parents and educators about how to support the fight against bullying.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: The leading spokesman for running and racing in the world who has run marathons on all seven continents, BART YASSO, Chief Running Officer at Runner's World Magazine is my guest. For those with half-marathons and marathons on their annual schedule or as an item on their bucket list, The Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training is the book that can be an invaluable resource, a source of inspiration and a reassuring nod to your approach all under one cover. It is the first book of its kind: A title that examines running and training for a marathon or half-marathon from every conceivable angle. It has all the information anyone needs to run their first – or fastest – long distance race, plus the inspiring stories of real runners who used these strategies and transformed their lives.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Credit or debit? Rent or buy a house? Buy or lease a car? Take or decline the rental car insurance? Renovate the kitchen or finish the basement? Buy stocks or mutual funds? Every day we are forced to make these financial decisions but the right answers all seem to require complicated, mind-numbing research. And who has time for homework when you're in the checkout line at the grocery store and faced with the dreaded "Debit or Credit" question from the cashier? My guest is JACK OTTER, Executive Editor of CBS MoneyWatch.com we talk about his latest book, WORTH IT . . . NOT WORTH IT?

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: A breast cancer diagnosis is a lightning bolt of panic and confusion. What do I do first? How do I know that I'm getting good care? Will I be okay? DR. LYNN HARTMANN a Professor of Oncology at the Mayo Clinic and Associate Director for Education of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, joins me to talk about THE MAYO CLINIC BREAST CANCER BOOK. This comprehensive guide will help women and their families better understand the disease, make informed decisions regarding treatments, and cope with the emotional and physical effects of breast cancer.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: In celebration of National Voter Registration Day, the VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER (VPC) and Balcony Films released a new music video and original song, L.O.V.E -LET ONE VOICE EMERGE urging women and other unregistered voters to register, vote and to "let your voice be heard" this November. GAIL KITCH, Chief Operating Officer of The Voter Participation Center, a research-driven, results-oriented nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing the participation and amplifying the voices of unmarried women (women who are single, widowed, divorced or separated) and other historically underrepresented groups in our democracy joins me to tell us all about the campaign and what each of us can do to get the message out

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Alzheimer's disease is an international epidemic impacting a growing number of families around the world and is often misunderstood, preventing people from seeking medical treatment and securing desperately needed support. BETH KALLMYER, the Vice President of Constituent Services for The National Alzheimer's Association joins me with information about World Alzheimer's Month and encouraging everyone to "Go Purple."

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: KIM CAMPBELL,wife of Country Music Legend GLEN CAMPBELL shares her story and the importance of Alzheimer's Awareness.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: We all may not be tweeting or on Facebook but social media is here to stay. Not only is it useful for staying in contact with friends and family but can be very effective in the job search.To help experienced workers navigate this new reality, AARP President Rob Romasco joins me with information about AARP's newly developed initiative called Work Reimagined, a social network based program powered by LinkedIn, that connects employers seeking experienced workers (workers with 20+ years career experience) with qualified professionals searching for new and/or more satisfying careers.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: The rules of dating have changed - many more possibilities await you if you're single - but you need a GAGGLE! Joining Audrey Adams on the show this week . . . JESSICA MASSA , runs the popular dating site WTFisupwithmy lovelife and is the authour of THE GAGGLE, a guide to today's post-dating world where the traditional rules for sex, dating and relationships no longer apply. and why she thinks a GAGGLE is the new path to love.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Many people cite the economy as the most important issue for the 2012 presidential election, Loop21.com, a leading digital source of emergent Black culture, conducted The State of the Black Economy (SOBE) survey, a study of African American public opinion on the issue; DARRELL WILLIAMS, CEO, Loop 21 joins me to talk about the results of the survey.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Food Network host AARON McCARGO JR., won Season Four of The Next Food Network Star in 2008, beating out thousands of culinary hopefuls for the ultimate dream job – his own Food Network show Big Daddy's House, has some time-saving tips, simple recipes and fun ideas that will make your end of summer party a hit… Without costing you a fortune!

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Philadelphia is a must-visit destination for the music lover. The city has one of the country's strongest musical legacies, which produced such artists as Chubby Checker, Gamble & Huff, Hall & Oates, Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men, and, and more recently, The Roots, Circa Survive, Jill Scott, Will Smith, Pink, Jasmine Sullivan, Meek Mill and Kurt Vile. The Philly Sound continues to evolve and influence music on a national and international level. Philly360 Creative Ambassadors, MICHAEL MCARTHER and JEROME HIPPS, aka Mike & J of Philadelphia-based, MAMA's BOY's MUSIC, are the duo who discovered Musiq Soulchild and helped influence the Philadelphia soul music movement that inspired the world. We talk about the Philadelphia music scene and why Jay-Z chose Philadelphia as the location for his two-day Made in America music festival.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: EVETTE RIOS, lifestyle expert, writer and star of ABC's "The Chew," we talk about the U.S. unemployment rate, that millions of Americans are still out of work, the hardest hit populations and resources provided by organizations like GOODWILL to help job hunters identify and develop skills needed for finding work.

LAQUITA HENRY, Project Manager of the Heritage Heights Village (HHV) Commercial Revitalization Initiative (Heritage Health and Housing, Inc.) and JOHN REDDICK, Architectural Consultant and Curator for the Amsterdam Avenue Streetscape Exhibit join Audrey in the WHCR studio to discuss the HHV's initiative to provide economic development opportunities in the Hamilton Heights/ Sugar Hill districts.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Joining me on the show this week is CHRISTINA HAAG, actress and now author of a New York Times Best-seller. She has written a memoir about her 5 year romance with John F. Kennedy Jr. called COME TO THE EDGE.

Did you know that women hold more than 60 per cent of the nation's wealth, but in this economy face different financial challenges than men? In the age of the internet and instant information, finding a reliable source of information to help manage finances and achieve financial security can be daunting. Joining me on TALK! with AUDREY with information about a new online non-profit resource funded by Wells Fargo to help you take charge of your finances is Wells Fargo Senior Vice President, MICHELLE THORNHILL.

Dr. Saunders was the lead investigator of a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension that has identified a new beta blocker to treat hypertension.

CORI ELLISON, Dramaturg, for the New York City Opera joins Audrey Adams the host of talk! with AUDREY to provide information about the life and times of Margaret Garner and her personal contribution to the opera, which premiere's on September 11. Ellison's interview is the first in series of interviews with the director, composer, cast members and production historians of the New York City Opera's premiere of Margaret Garner.

How you look is important. ALEX ELLIS, author of RESTORING the MALE IMAGE, A Look From the Inside Out on timeless style for the man in your life, dressing for every occasion and the importance of mentorship on this week's talk! with AUDREY

Our memories are too important to take for granted. Alzheimer's disease physician and researcher, DR. WARACHAL FASION, of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, on the early signs of Alzheimer's, importance of memory screenings, treatment and supporting care givers on this week's talk! with AUDREY.

Jewelry designer PILAR AUDAIN REED stepped out on faith to pursue her passion. This former epidemiologist shares her path to entrepreneurship, personal and professional fulfillment on talk! with AUDREY.

Jazz buff? Preview ANDRE WARD's new CD CRYSTAL CITY and hear all about his brand of fusion and Hip Hop inspired jazz.

Acclaimed independent film maker, writer and director JERRY LAMOTHE's new film BLACKOUT, world premiere's at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. Lamothe is my guest on an EXCLUSIVE HOT-TOPIC EDITION of talk! with AUDREY.

The Don Imus incident . . .Where do we go from here? That's exactly what nationally syndicated shock jock JEDDA JONES, beloved by millions as Ms. Dupre on the Tom Joyner Morning Show wants to know. Her thoughts on an EXCLUSIVE HOT-TOPIC EDITION of talk! with AUDREY.

Are you looking to make a profound change in the way you live your life? Are you looking for balance? Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, author of Live Like You're Blessed, on talk! with Audrey.

VH1 Celebrity Fit Club's Dr. Ian K. Smith joins me this week with the skinny on his New York Times Best Seller, The Fat Smash Diet on talk! with AUDREY.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. I spoke with Dr. Robert Plummer about who's at risk, the importance of screening for colorectal cancer and tips for improving our health. It's a 30 minute interview that just might save your life or the life of a family member or friend on this week's talk! with AUDREY

On this week's talk! with AUDREY NTOZAKE SHANGE , best known for her play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow is Enuf . . . on just how far we have come and her new CD Wildflowers.

On this week's talk! with AUDREY GORDON CHAMBERS, Grammy nominated, award-winning songwriter, producer and artist joins Audrey, to tell us about his newest album, Love Stories, a collection of good old-fashioned classic love songs with lots of 21st Century soul.

ANTONIO RICHARDSON, author of The Torch Carrier (A Poetic Saga of Love) joins Audrey Adams, host of talk! with AUDREY for an exclusive online interview with suggestions for both women and men about life skills, matters of the heart and gaining a new perspective on love the second time around.

On this week's talk! with AUDREY meet Andrea Wiley. Her documentary, SoulMate, a gripping cinematic journey into the realities of single dom has women around the world talking and relating to this very personal portrait of the trials and triumphs of unforgettable, successful, saved and single African-American women.

If you are not a poet, but looking for a way to romance the love in your life with words . . .Help is on the way! The founders of Voices of Romance.com, Jewel Kinch and Greg Thomas, come to the rescue . . . . on this week's talk! with AUDREY.

Are you still thinking about the changes, you would like to make in your life this year? I am. No matter what changes you choose to make, it all starts with your thoughts. What's on your mind? Instead of the usual resolutions, I have Ten Spiritual Must-Haves that I'd like to share with you.

DonClark Williams, lifelong gourmand, culinary artist and the designer and principal engineering visionary behind Tostobueno® The Ultimate Tostonera™, joins Audrey Adams, host of TALK! with AUDREY for an exclusive online interview. Williams, the former Emmy award wining reporter and anchor at New York's WNBC-TV; recently introduced his revolutionary patented tostone maker, which eliminates several traditional methods of smashing and molding plantains. His easy to follow recipes will entice and inspire you to go beyond cheese and cracker hors d'oeuvres and get creative when entertaining this holiday season.

You are not the only one who has to look good when you go out this holiday season, your man should too! ELASTA QP Brand Manager, Ylorie Anderson joins Audrey Adams, host of TALK! with AUDREY for an exclusive online interview to tell us all about Elasta's new hair care line formulated for today's on-the-go man.

TERRIE WILLIAMS talks about her battle with depression and why she decided to speak out and share her testimony, the signs of depression and suggests some strategies for managing negative emotions during the holiday season on talk! with Audrey.

R & B artist TAMIA tells us what it's like to juggle her roles as an entrepreneur, celebrity, wife, mother and all about her new CD Between Friends that shows off her smooth, melodic voice and grown, sexy approach to soul on Talk! with Audrey.

He is an author, celebrity bodyguard and inspirational speaker, and BIG BOOM is a man on a mission. If You Want Closure in Your Relationship Start With Your Legs is more than the title of his book, it's the real deal about the games men play on talk! with Audrey.

He is an author, celebrity bodyguard and inspirational speaker, and BIG BOOM is a man on a mission. If You Want Closure in Your Relationship Start With Your Legs is more than the title of his book, it's the real deal about the games men play on talk! with Audrey.

Looking for a good book? Wallace Ford, acclaimed author of The Pride returns to tell us all about his newest novel What You Sow, the story of the real New York, and the powerful, beautiful, Black people who help make it run, on this week's Talk! with Audrey.

Part 3 of my interview with Freddie Jackson! This week it's all about the things you might not know . . . . his weight loss, potato salad and he even lets me sing . . . on talk! with Audrey.

Part 2 of my interview with Freddie Jackson! This week he shares memories of his friend Luther Vandross and the story behind his tribute Superstar/Wind Beneath My Wings. You'll also hear about the Collector's Edition DVD and the TRANSITIONS he's made throughout the years on TALK! with Audrey.

Freddie Jackson is doing what he does best – making unforgettable music and he joins me this month for a special series of exclusive conversations about his new album, TRANSITIONS, and he speaks candidly about love, life and renewal on talk! with Audrey. You'll also have an opportunity to preview the entire album, song by romantic song . . . it's all about TRANSITIONS!

Audrey Smaltz, the legendary fashion authority, former Ebony Fashion Fair commentator, professional speaker and President and Founder of The Ground Crew is being honored this week at the Ebony Fashion Fair by The Support Network. She shares her fondest memories of The Show with us on talk! with Audrey

She is a mixed media artist, who in addition to designing beautiful jewelry, also created an Inner Conversations book that we can make ourselves to transform our negative thoughts into works of art, meet Shimoda on talk! with Audrey.

For the past 27 years, one woman has been making a difference in her community by emphasizing the importance of family. Meet Evangelist, community activist and woman with a dream, Carolyn Younger-Nolan on talk! with Audrey.

Obba Babatunde, original cast member of Dreamgirls and star of stage, screen and television talks about the history of the play, Dreamgirls the movie and his role as Billy Flynn on Broadway in CHICAGO on this week's talk! with Audrey.