Dawn Newton

Send a text My first interview with Sharon G. Flake took place in 2021, Sharon joined me to talk about her new novel, The Life I’m In .  Since that time, The Life I’m In has been named one of the top twenty teen reads for 2021, as well as, The Kirkus Prize: Young Reader’s Finalist. Sharon G. Flake is an author parents and educators trust to tackle tough issues around race, self-esteem, self-protec...

Send a text 2021 was one helluva year.  It was exhausting, emotional and empowering filled with loss, lessons, laughter and growth.   Do you journal? If not, I would love for you to add it to your list of resolutions.    Cheers to YOU and the New Year! 

Send a text With the holiday season well underway, it’s time to talk holiday gifting, decorating, entertaining, personalization, home styling and more.   Lifestyle Expert and star of Netflix’s Queer Eye, Bobby Berk, shares his top gifts, decor options, and tips on hosting the perfect holiday get-together.  

Send a text Christmas will be here before you know it!  And…if you are still on the hunt for gifts everyone wants (even if they don’t know it yet) – my guest today may have just what you’re looking for!   Fashion designer, stylist, lifestyle expert and former Real Housewife of New York City, Heather Thomson , stopped by to share her top picks for your whole crew! 

Send a text GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!  Comedians, moms, and celebrated internet stars Tiffany Jenkins (“Juggling the Jenkins”), Meredith Masony (“That’s Inappropriate”) and Dena Blizzard (“One Funny Mother”), with a combined social media following of 12 million, join together for a national tour to bring fans across the country night of laughs in the live comedy event “ My Name Is NOT Mom .”  “ My Nam...

Send a text John Kanell, founder of Preppy Kitchen , is fabulous!  If you're looking for some delicious baking tips for the fall season, whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, John is here to reignite the spark in the kitchen.  Over the years, I have interviewed dozens of cooking and baking experts....and I've enjoyed every single one of them.  However, this is the first tim...

Send a text "I would say it's one of the scariest places on Earth!" -- People Magazine Lawyers, paranormal investigators, psychologists, and clerics witnessed terrifying events at this house, proving beyond a reasonable doubt that this demon was real.  In addition to photos and physical evidence, the story of the house was also documented by the Discover Channel. Businessman, Bob Cr...

Send a text  Best known as the gruff newsman he first played on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" he was also a busy character actor and a political activist.   I had the pleasure to meet and interview Ed Asner in 2009 while he was in Bend for the one man show FDR.    Ed Asner passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2021. 

Send a text Why are we, the people of the United States, so divided?  How did we get here and what can we do about it?   The reason for the divisive political polarization we’re experiencing in the United States, as explained by social psychologist, Peter T. Coleman, can’t be traced back to one unreasonable person, unfortunate event, or societal defect.  In his new book, ' The Way Out: How to...

Send a text Fast & Furious star Jordana Brewster , alongside Walgreen's pharmacy, is raising awareness and funds for the annual Red Nose Day fundraiser.  Walgreens is proud to be back for its seventh Red Nose Day in partnership with Comic Relief , the nonprofit behind Red Nose Day.  Today, the need to help end child poverty is even more urgent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Red Nose Day h...

Send a text D. Sidney Potter has worked in the real estate and mortgage industry since 1992.  Suffice it to say, Sidney has witnessed first hand the ups and downs of the commercial real estate industry.  In his new memoir, The Broker: Deals, Steals and Moving Forward , Sidney shares wildly entertaining stories about his career as a commercial real estate broker working in downtown Los Angeles in t...

Send a text ***May is ALS Awareness Month*** Travis Boersma, co-founder and executive chairman of Dutch Bros, the nation's largest privately held drive-thru coffee company, invites you to Drink One for Dane on May 14th.  12 years ago, his brother and co-founder, Dane Boersma, died after being diagnosed with ALS.  To honor his memory and raise awareness about the disease, the Boersma family an...

Send a text I got the COVID shot, I’m not happy about it.   I apologized to my immune system for not having more faith in it but we – me and my immune system  -  have been through some choppy waters for several years…like 17. Let me be clear, I’m not advocating for the shot.  This is a personal decision, an individual decision and none of my business.  Should you decide to not get the COVID shot I...

Send a text The Life I'm In , a sister novel to the bestselling, The Skin I'm In by three-time Coretta Scott King award-winning author, Sharon G.  Flake. Since it's groundbreaking debut more than 20 years ago, The Skin I'm In , had a tremendous impact which has stood the test of time, continuing to influence teens, parents, teachers and educators among others.  Sharon G. Flake...

Send a text Glennon Doyle is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Love Warrior , an Oprah’s Book Club selection, as well as the New York Times Bestseller Carry On, Warrior .   LOVE WARRIOR is a gorgeous and inspiring account of how we are born to be warriors: strong, powerful and brave; able to confront the pain and claim the love that exists for us all.  This chronical of a beautiful, b...

Send a text Resolutions for a JOY full New Year. Nutrition Expert Joy Bauer is sharing her meal hacks to ensure you start the new year with a clean slate! Joy Bauer, MS, RDN , is one of the nation’s leading health authorities and a well-known TV personality. She is the host of NBC’s Health + Happiness , a monthly columnist for Woman’s Day magazine, the official nutritionist for the New York City B...

Send a text Malcolm Mitchell is the rookie who helped the New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI.  He’s also the founder of an initiative called Read with Malcolm , which introduces book ownership to students, and works to improve literacy in schools.  Malcolm‘s Share the Magic  Foundation promotes the benefits of reading to kids in underserved communities. Malcolm is also a bestselling author of...

Send a text If you’re looking for ways to make sure this Valentine’s Day is special, look no further. Former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestant Bob Guiney is here with ways to create the perfect atmosphere and keep romance alive – all from home.

Send a text Every now and then the ‘fan’ in me gets in the way of the ‘interviewer’ in me.  Talking with Terry Crews was one of those times!  Actor, comedian, author, former NFL player, ultimate family and fitness enthusiast (those muscles!),  –  Terry Crews is a true renaissance man!

Send a text In 2010, I had the honor and privilege to bring Myrlie Evers-Williams into the studio for an interview. She is the widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers.  Medgar Evers was murdered in front of his family in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1963.   I had originally met Myrlie in 1999, she was speaking at one of our local churches.  Other than the brief bio that was written about her i...

Send a text Katie Hopkins is relatively new to us in the US.  However, in the UK Katie is known for being Britain’s most hated person due to her unapologetic outspoken views, she does not conform to PC convention.  Katie has admitted that her opinions have made her unemployable in the UK.  I’ve watched Katie on several media outlets and her Twitter account is very active with over a million follow...

Send a text The Jeffrey Epstein case is a scandal still shrouded in mystery – what does the lawyer who represented 20 of his victims say really happened behind the headlines to bring him down? – Did Jeffrey Epstein hang himself in that jail cell, or was he murdered?                                            – How does someone like Jeffrey Epstein obtain such power and protection?                 ...

Send a text POISONED WATER:  How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned a Nation In 2014, the residents of Flint, Michigan noticed that their water was a copper hue and smelled and tasted like sulfur.  Some residents began using bottled water, but many of those who didn’t started to experience rashes, hair loss, children stopped growing.  Some people were hospitalized w...