The Bruce Cook Show

Bruce welcomes an icon in LA's alternative rock radio world. Jim, "The Poorman", Trenton spends the hour talking about his accidental rise to fame at the "World Famous" KROQ in Los Angeles in the early '80's, with his wildly popular night time talk show, "Loveline", which helped sky rocket Dr. Drew Pinsky to fame. "The Poorman", who currently hos...

Former California State Senator Josh Newman joins Bruce in a lively hour, discussing topics that matter to everyone locally, nationally and internationally.  Newman, who served the 29th Senatorial District, is a Democrat, but his political vision is more towards the middle.  The US Army veteran answers tough questions about everything from what could happen to the victims of the Palisades and Eato...

Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and activist Dr. Sheila Nazarian joins Bruce, giving her opinions on the positive impacts the United States will undergo, now that Donald Trump is back in the White House. A very compelling conversation about immigration, DEI, anti-semitism and more.

Celebrated book editor, reviewer, and writer as well as former ten-year consultant to Oprah Winfrey books and magazines, Leigh Haber, takes us inside the ever changing and transitioning world of American publishing. A must listen for writers, dreamers and future novelists.  Then, world class cancer surgeon and research physician from City of Hope Orange County, Dr. Tanya Siddiqi reports on treatme...

One Democrat and one Republican; two California Mayors face off on the issues that determined the election, and will determine our future.  Costa Mesa Democrat John Stephens and Newport Beach Republican Will O’Neill will surprise you.

Oakland, California keeps getting terrible press in the media.  Crime, homelessness, violence on the streets.   Even In & Out went out! How bad is it?  What is true and false? Always look between the lines, Builder-developer Colin Behring, named by the San Francisco Times as one of 40 the most influential men under 40 in the Bay Area, takes issue with all that bad press.   Behring shares that...

Dr. Nancy Weiss Malkiel, former Dean of the College at Princeton University on the challenges ahead facing University Presidents over campus politics, protests, and the objective of learning with civil discourse.  Then, conservative Iranian American Jewish doctor and political pundit Sheila Nazarian on why immigrants of all backgrounds coming from tyrannical socialist experiences value American de...

Retired Marine Scout Sniper and Battalion Leader Angelo Pascuitti on the absence of election focus on US Military action in the world of present day conflict and threat. Are Americans immune to the repercussion of world events, or just too preoccupied with day to day issues in their own lives?

Up close and direct conversation with challenger Nathan Hochman seeking to replace L.A .District Attorney George Gascon and turn around crime ravaged Los Angeles County.  Joining Hochman is L.A. County Deputy D.A. John McKinney, a 25 year veteran on the District Attorney staff, supporting Hochman’s bid for election to change the course in the office to protect victims of crime and prosecute offend...

California State Senator Josh Newman on the economy, taxes, housing, crime and ending the California deficit.  Financial manager Ivan Illan of Align Wealth Advisors Investment Management dives into the economic factors  keeping American’s household budgets in the red.

Authors Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther on their new book “Whatever the Hell You Want”, a guide to breaking through barriers we set for ourselves.  Then, Bruce welcomes Instagram influencer and creator Sabrina Chazen on the world of online fashion merchandising coupled with life stories and plenty of personal connection with hundreds of thousands of followers.

Rabbi David Wolpe, emeritus Rabbi from Los Angeles Temple Sinai, named one of the most influential Rabbi’s in America by Newsweek Magazine, talks the state of our American values in the age of mass communication and tech.  He says, “Without community connection our humanity is in jeopardy.”  A powerful and inspiring hour conversation not to be missed.

MSNBC journalist Yardena Schwartz, author of the newly released book Ghosts of a  Holy War, talks election politics 2024 and the trend  following American Jewish voters  leaving the Democrat party and voting Republican.  Following that road, Beverly Hills Dr. Sheila Nazarian echoes the movement and adds fuel to  fire in support of the policies of the Republican ticket in 2024.

Failure of LA City officials to clean up the drug and crime infested streets may force closure of long-standing businesses.  On the show to get specific are business owners Norm Langer of Langers Deli and Restaurant at 7th and Alvarado Streets, a fixture there for the past 77 years… and Ron Salisbury of El Cholo Restaurant fame on Western  Avenue for the past 100 years, talk with Bruce about survi...

Would you like a sober living home next door to your house?  Listen to Lauren Kleiman and Alex Rounaghi, two local political leaders working to end the mystery and misuse and provide safe and legitimate facilities for people in need without destroying neighborboods.

Orange County California Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Donald Wagner, talks with Bruce about the issues facing the country and the nation..  Top of the list; economy, crime, border security, and the future of American opportunity for the next generation unable to afford to make ends meet.  Many forced to live at home with parents and others because their college degree will not provide a j...

Will Kamala Harris keep the Democrats in the White House on November 5?  Costa Mesa Mayor and Attorney John Stephens responds. This plus a review of issues that will make or break America over the next four years.

Want to change careers mid-stream?  Listen to Christopher Gutierrez going from successful pharmacist to actor-artist.  It’s all about following the passion.  And passionate writer-poets Vicki Miko and Michael Lester talk about the importance of creative thinking and the pursuit of excellence in expression through their Japanese Tanko poems and their book Alley Craps.  A must listen.

Cal State Northridge Athletic Director Shawn Chin-Ferrell joins Bruce on the state of College sports considering big changes including the financial impact of the NIL, (Name, Image and Likeness), deal.  Joining Chin-Ferrell, his associate director of donor support Ryan Cook.

Mayor and highly regarded trial attorney John Stephens, of Costa Mesa,California on the recent Supreme Court rulings. How and why they matter to local citizens nationwide.

CEO and Director of The Orange County Museum of Art, Heidi Zuckerman, joins Bruce in an inspiring hour on her new book out this month, “Why Art Matters: The Bearable Lightness of Being”, about  the intrinsic value of art in all of our lives. Our survival and happiness depend on creativity and expression in a technical world.

Nationally recognized television and radio broadcaster Chef Jamie Gwen talks cost of food, cost of dining, and the major upheaval in the food panty of the American public.  A must listen.

Newport Beach, California Mayor Will O’Neill talks small community politics and why they matter on the national scope as the November elections approach.

State Senator Josh Newman on the State of California: education failure, income disparity, assistance for Vets, and more.  Then, Dr. Pedram Navab, an expert on sleep science from Hoag Hospital with amazing revelations on  causes of sleep illness and the therapy for all tired Americans.

Anaheim, California Mayor Ashleigh Aitken, the first female mayor in its 167-year history in a city known worldwide for its relationship with Disney, talks managing public need and private industry on a balancing wire. “It’s about transparency and hard work”, she says.  Then, Dr. Steven Ey, of the Hoag Hospital Institute for the treatment of addiction illness talks candidly about the Fentanyl cris...