Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell

Can one heal from childhood wounds at the hands of those who are closest to her and are supposed to love and protect her? The answer is ‘yes,’ after you read one woman’s forceful story of how she endured sex abuse at the hands of her father and grandparents, as well as verbal and physical abuse form her mom. Author Diane Young struggled to live a normal and healthy life but eventually she persever...

Mark Pentecost, a self-made billionaire and former high school math teacher, is ready to shatter your limitations with his bold new book, Life of Your Dreams . This powerful guide dives deep into seven life-altering steps that propelled him from mere survival to extraordinary success, equipping readers with the tools to break free from the shackles of complacency. As an entrepreneur, nationally re...

In this dramatic account, Taking Midway, Martin Dugard (coauthor with Bill O’Reilly of the Killing series) narrates the events leading up to the June 1942 battle for a remote Pacific Island that became a major turning point of WWII. After Japan’s December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. was pushed relentlessly back across the Pacific by a superior Japanese navy, which seized Singapore and th...

Author Joni Marie Iraci talks about her latest work of fiction, Vatican Daughter, a fictional story set in the Vatican. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University. Her first novel, Reinventing Jenna Rose, won The Firebird Book Award in 4 categories. She has spoken about her writing, as well as her interesting trajectory of returning to college in her later years, at Strand Books...

Bruce visits with Barb Jordan about Always Bev and sexual assault awareness. The mission of Always Bev is to empower and educate individuals with skills to stay safe. Always Bev focuses on Crime, Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention. The main focus of AB is the importance of awareness in everyday routines, recognizing signs for unwanted behavior, having a plan of action and the significance in t...

Chris Amenechi of SeatCash joined Bruce to discuss innovations in providing travel transparency. SeatCash was formed by airline, banking, and fintech (financial technology) professionals with the purpose of dispelling travel myths and informing consumers about -actual- travel costs, the best times to buy tickets, travel route strategies, and more. Their goal is to provide an innovative travel shop...

David Selig is a NYC-based Federal Tax Practitioner at Selig & Associates. He provides independent tax and risk management advisory services. He talked with Bruce about what you need to know as the tax deadline approaches.

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Testicular Cancer Society (a 501c3 nonprofit) is rewriting the playbook on men’s health with the Amateur Anti-Doping Test Kit, a first-of-its-kind initiative that swaps performance checks for life-saving cancer screenings. The kit not only screens for performance enhancers, but also helps amateur athletes detect testicular cancer through simple self-examination...

Laura Martin is an expert in workplace culture and leadership. As the co-founder and CEO of The Glinda Group, she helps organizations create engaged, high-performing teams using insights from behavioral science. She talked with Bruce about navigating uncertain times.

David Simon discusses a Your Rights" is a collection of free apps developed to help everyday Americans understand and exercise their legal rights.

David Brown a lifelong military man for the British Army, who received medals form Queen Elizabeth II for his bravery throughout a successful four-decade military career, has not had to fire a shot in many years. But all of the bloody battles fought in his lifetime live in his head, heart, and soul. He brings to life what it really felt like to fight the enemy, even when winning felt like losing....

Jared Yaman is the CEO of Spresso, an AI-powered e-commerce solutions provider that offers advanced tools for pricing intelligence, commerce management, and spend analytics. He talked with Bruce about how online businesses are pricing their products to best meet market demands and the role artificial intelligence plays in monitoring trends.

LaWanna Bradford is a powerhouse serial entrepreneur, global leader, and trailblazing change agent with over 30 years of strategic expertise. Her work accelerates growth, innovation, and market positioning for federal agencies, private enterprises, and entrepreneurs worldwide. As COO of The Bradford Group, a commercial and investment mortgage brokerage, and Principal of The Bradford Group Consulti...

As the new year approaches, financial stress is on a lot of people’s minds. A recent study from Intuit found that 61% of Americans are feeling the pinch, and for 21%, things have gotten worse compared to last year. So, how can you take control of your money and start the year off right? Marissa Cazem, a consumer trend expert at Intuit talked with Bruce .

Cheryl Lynn is a survivor, a devout Christian, a mother, grandmother, retired nurse, and the author of an inspiring memoir, Washing The Inside of the Cup: My Journey of Walking in the Spirit (Christian Faith Publishing). She was raised in a wonderful Christian home, going to the Salvation Army Church. She was born again at the age of 15. At the age of twenty-three, she married into abuse and, in h...

Waleed Nasir is the CEO of Qult Technologies ( qult.ai ), a research and development company specializing in AI and Machine Learning. A graduate of Yale University and University of Michigan Ann Arbor, he also serves as the Vice President at the Yale Science & Engineering Association, with a diverse skill set in product development and extensive experience in recruiting and managing global eng...

Melissa Davey talks about her decision at 65 to jump into documentary films. One is Beyond Sixty, highlighting the stories of nine women between the ages of 63-87. The other is Climbing into Life. This film tells the life story of Dierdre Wolownick, the oldest woman to ascend El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. She was never an athlete until 60. Learn more at melissadavey.com (photo courtesy of...

Priya Vakharia, MD, FASRS, is an Ophthalmologist at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida talks about Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). (photo courtesy Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida).

Holiday season is in here and it’s time to get our homes ready. Home design/lifestyle expert Kelly Edwards is on hand to share the top items that need to be on everyone’s list to help upgrade our living spaces heading into the new year and beyond. From home tech and smart home options to cleaning and everything in between, Kelly has you covered! (photo provided by guest)

The annual Parent Tested Parent Approved holiday gift list is here. From imaginative play to educational games that make learning fun and festive, to wellness for you and your family, and smart-tech that offers lifesaving and monitoring innovation to empower confident parenting! This year’s list is jam-packed with gifts guaranteed to bring peace of mind and joy to the entire family. Spokesperson,...

Author Don Johnston talks about his latest novel: "By Means Of Peace," set well into the future, but loosely based on some of the issues facing us today.

With the holidays approaching and the new year just around the corner, it's an ideal time to reassess your priorities. Your skin health should be at the top of that list. The cold weather often leads to less time spent outdoors, providing a perfect opportunity to focus on body maintenance and skincare. Experts agree that winter is a great time to address concerns related to sun damage and to exami...

Secondhand clothes shopping is quickly becoming one of the most popular consumer trends, particularly with Gen-Z and Millennial shoppers. Rachel Marlowe with Martinizing Cleaners talks with Bruce about the “ Martinizing Ultimate Thrifting Guide .”

Laura Ipsen, President and CEO of Ellucian, the leading higher education technology provider for 2,900 institutions globally serving 22 million students, discusses the biggest issues facing students, families and colleges today,

John Sorflaten,P, is the author of two science-fiction novels, Thrall Conspiracy — Solar Conjunction, Book 1 and Thrall Conspiracy Genesis : A Pole Star, Twin Helix Chronicle Book 2