The Bruce Cook Show

Ben Hurst from Salvation Army talks serious matters relating to drugs, alcohol, mental illness,  and the  task of rescuing the homeless in America today.

Only thirteen percent of people in LA and OC can afford to buy a home.  There goes the American Dream.  Investment advisor Ivan Illan shares the dope.  And lather up for summer.  Skin cancer expert Dr. Steve Wang, one of the best dermatologists in the USA share some vital facts.

Bruce talks with Dr. Eli Joseph on turning failure into strength, and financial analyst Ivan Illan on the American debt crisis and what it means to your money.

Psychologist Dr. Emily Bashah and the Hon. Paul Johnson Jr. former Mayor of Phoenix Arizona, and co-authors of “Addictive Ideologies; finding an agency when politics fails you”, discuss the racial and political division in America with Bruce. 

Bruce welcomes Ron Salisbury, the 3rd generation family owner of the legendary LA restaurant El Cholo, celebrating their 100th year in business

Colonel Kim Campbell, US Air Force Retired female Fighter Pilot talks service, career, survival, and lessons on leading with courage in life.

Speaker and author of "Employalty" Joe Mull joins Bruce to talk about employee commitment and how to keep top talent at your work place.

Marine battalion leader, sniper and Gold Star recipient AJ Pascuiti talks to Bruce about transitioning from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan into civilian life as a political hopeful, after a 20 year military career.

Bruce welcomes former NFL player Fred Hill and his daughter Kim to talk about the creation of the Ronald McDonald House. Then, wealth management advisor Ivan Illan talks with Bruce about the SBB Bank failure, and avoiding world wide panic.

CEO Martin Strong on his latest book…Be Visionary.  Former Navy Seal turned executive talks the new age of big change of business in America . And, rising star comic Jiaoying Summers on the tough rise to stand-up fame.  The price of brutal honesty at the microphone and US -China relations in comedy.

Dr. Katie Blevins on  body image, health, diet, weight, medical treatments and the new age of social media’s impact on the issue of obesity.

Dr Aaron Ritter with the fact on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as cognitive disorders afflict more and more Americans.  Then, investment expert Ivan Illan on the looming clouds over the US Fed,  out expanding National Debt, corporate interest on debit,  personal finance and what to do in 2023 to avoid the pitfalls.

Marine sniper/gunner and team leader Angelo Paschuti on new age politics needed to save the nation and the world.  Max Klau,  Harvard PhD with the New Politics leadership Academy joins the conversation with ideas to end conflict and hostile division in our political system.

Marine Gunner-Sniper AJ Pasciuti on the American political divide.  David Beek, grandson of the founder of the Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach talks about his family legacy and a fundraiser for Balboa Island Museum, voted by LA Times as best museum in So Cal.

Two For The Road…Billy Grubman and sister Judy Whitmore perform at Segerstrom Center For The Arts reviving the great music from the American Classic Song Book.  Design and branding expert Soon Yu on 21st century business philosophy in his new book titled Friction.

Bob Perlberg on USC Baseball traditions and the new era under Coach Andy Stankiewicz.   From World Energy, Gary Grimes on a revolution in sustainable aviation fuel made from bio waste without greenhouse gas emission. This is a world game-changer.

Transgender City Council candidate for Seal Beach, California Stephanie Wade talks honest issues facing the community and her own life.  Then, legendary actress and comedian Sally Struthers joins the conversation on her latest stage role in a new production of Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein".  Be prepared to laugh!

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley talks to Bruce about the controversial uproar over the public vs. private land purchase in Newport Beach’s Back Bay.  Then, Dr. Sandra Morgan from Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice discusses the latest victims count in Orange County regarding sex and labor trafficking victims.

Should our leaders be required to pass mental fitness exams?  Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki sounds an alarm.  Also, will the new Congressional reform package help or hurt the inflationary economy?  Financial investment counselor Ivan Illan provides analysis.  Be careful is the operative term applicable.

Bruce welcomes Long Beach native Bruce MacCrea, an Executive Vice President at UPS, and is a major donor supporting student scholar-athletes, talks about the importance of mentorship and giving back, along Sean Ferrera, Senior Associate Athletic Director in charge of donor relations and fundraising at California State University Long Beach

Marine Sniper Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gunner Angelo Pasciuti talks with Bruce on War, Guns, American Societal Violence and the Future of Political Discourse In the Nation.

Bruce welcomes Legendary LA restaurateur Ron Salisbury of the El Cholo family celebrating 100 years in business.  The, Daniel Moody, President of the Newport Beach Lifeguard Association, talks to Bruce about lifeguarding and staffing shortages on the beach creating dangerous conditions.

Are we facing an economic hurricane?  Ivan IIlan on inflation, gas prices, rising interest rates and a look down the money road. Also, Dr. Sandra Morgan on her new book “Ending Human Trafficking”, and how our nation’s churches need to step up.

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley talks with Bruce on education, housing, veteran affairs, and the economy.  Then, Bruce welcomes Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer about prosecuting criminals to the extent of the law, working with the people and the police to keep Orange County citizens safe.

Respected sports broadcaster Lew Stowers talks with Bruce about the exciting turnaround of the Los Angeles Angels this season.  Then…Comic Bobby Collins weighs in on the threats from lunatics jumping on stage and attacking performers at concerts.