This Week in America with Ric Bratton

Michael Hingson was on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the building. Blind from birth, Michael couldn't see the destruction unfolding around him—but at his feet was Roselle, his trusted guide dog. Michael Hingson joins Ric Bratton on This Week in America to discuss his #1 New York Times bestselling book, THUNDER...

Michael Hingson was on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the building. Blind from birth, Michael couldn't see the destruction unfolding around him—but at his feet was Roselle, his trusted guide dog. Michael Hingson joins Ric Bratton on This Week in America to discuss his #1 New York Times bestselling book, THUNDER...

Susan Smith Jones, PhD, returns to This Week in America with Ric Bratton to share practical, natural ways to nourish your body, increase vitality and make healthy living part of your everyday life. In her new 2026 edition of A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Fruits, Veggies, Juices, Teas, Soups, Spices & Healthy Living Extras , Susan draws on decades of experience and research to show how simple...

Susan Smith Jones, PhD, returns to This Week in America with Ric Bratton to share practical, natural ways to nourish your body, increase vitality and make healthy living part of your everyday life. In her new 2026 edition of A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Fruits, Veggies, Juices, Teas, Soups, Spices & Healthy Living Extras , Susan draws on decades of experience and research to show how simple...

Finding True Love, Faith & Purpose | Author George C. Mills  Author and military veteran George C. Mills joins Ric Bratton on This Week in America for a conversation about faith, love, life lessons, military service, and the experiences that inspired his growing collection of books. Raised in the small community of Mulberry, Mississippi, George learned early the importance of faith in God, fam...

What separated Steve Jobs from every other entrepreneur—and can those same habits help you succeed? On this episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton welcomes Dr. Robert Toguchi , author of The Winning Habits of Steve Jobs , for a fascinating conversation about the mindset, daily habits, and leadership principles that helped Steve Jobs become one of the most influential innovators in modern hi...

What separated Steve Jobs from every other entrepreneur—and can those same habits help you succeed? On this episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton welcomes Dr. Robert Toguchi , author of The Winning Habits of Steve Jobs , for a fascinating conversation about the mindset, daily habits, and leadership principles that helped Steve Jobs become one of the most influential innovators in modern hi...

Getting promoted into management is exciting—but what happens when no one teaches you how to lead? On this episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton welcomes Noel Massie , former Vice President of Operations for UPS and author of Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted! Noel shares practical leadership strategies developed over a remarkable six-decade career, helping new managers confidently transition...

Getting promoted into management is exciting—but what happens when no one teaches you how to lead? On this episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton welcomes Noel Massie , former Vice President of Operations for UPS and author of Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted! Noel shares practical leadership strategies developed over a remarkable six-decade career, helping new managers confidently transition...

What happens when your life changes overnight with a diagnosis that seems impossible to overcome? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , author Janet McDowell shares the remarkable true story behind her memoir, Chasing a Light in the Darkness: A Story of Resilience in the Face of Unrelenting Medical Challenges. Shortly after her 61st birthday, Janet was diagnosed with lymphocyt...

How do we move forward after profound loss? And what if the greatest healing begins by listening to the wisdom already within us? Author Ellen Fitzke joins Ric Bratton to discuss her deeply personal and inspiring book, Conversations with My Soul: Stories and Reflections on Life, Death, and Love After Loss . Through heartfelt stories and thoughtful reflections, Ellen invites readers on a journey of...

How do we move forward after profound loss? And what if the greatest healing begins by listening to the wisdom already within us? Author Ellen Fitzke joins Ric Bratton to discuss her deeply personal and inspiring book, Conversations with My Soul: Stories and Reflections on Life, Death, and Love After Loss . Through heartfelt stories and thoughtful reflections, Ellen invites readers on a journey of...

What if the challenges standing in your way could become the very tools that help you transform your life? Paul Boerger joins Ric Bratton to discuss his book, The Alchemist’s Way , and the leadership principles that can help people turn adversity into opportunity, uncertainty into purpose, and personal struggles into meaningful growth. Drawing from nearly 40 years of experience as a technology exe...

What if the challenges standing in your way could become the very tools that help you transform your life? Paul Boerger joins Ric Bratton to discuss his book, The Alchemist’s Way , and the leadership principles that can help people turn adversity into opportunity, uncertainty into purpose, and personal struggles into meaningful growth. Drawing from nearly 40 years of experience as a technology exe...

Can one ordinary man make an extraordinary difference? Author Matt Shea joins This Week in America with Ric Bratton to discuss The Spiritual Sharpshooter , a moving novel about faith, compassion, justice, and the quiet courage of ordinary people. At the center of the story is Abner Willis Fowler—a retired veteran, devoted volunteer, and deeply faithful man who spends his days helping seniors, cari...

Why does every workplace seem to have office gossip, difficult coworkers, endless meetings, and enough drama to fill a reality TV show? Award-winning author and screenwriter Julianna Newland joins Ric Bratton on This Week in America to discuss her entertaining and insightful book, All Up In Your Bizness: Managing Your Business Crap: And There's More Business Crap. Drawing from more than 30 years o...

What does Libertarianism stand for, and why does retired Judge James P. Gray believe its principles offer practical solutions to many of America's biggest challenges? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , Ric welcomes retired California Superior Court Judge James P. Gray , author of All Rise!: The Libertarian Way with Judge Jim Gray. Judge Gray shares the remarkable journey th...

Can one innovative technology help reduce harmful emissions and provide practical solutions in the fight against climate change? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , Ric welcomes Don Owens , engineer, inventor, patent attorney, and author of Burn Fuel Better: From Helpless to Hopeful in the Race Against Climate Change. Owens has spent decades working at the intersection of en...

How do you overcome war, trauma, loss, and life's greatest disappointments without losing hope? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , Ric welcomes Christopher Beatton , author of Adversity, Adventure and Achievement: The Life and Times of Christopher Beatton. Christopher's extraordinary autobiography spans continents and decades, taking readers from his childhood in Southern R...

What if the key to reducing stress has been inside your own mind all along? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , psychiatrist R. Duncan Wallace, M.D. discusses The Great Little Book of Stress Release , a practical guide based on more than five decades of experience helping people better understand the psychological forces that shape their daily lives. Drawing on 54 years as a...

What if the key to reducing stress has been inside your own mind all along? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , psychiatrist R. Duncan Wallace, M.D. discusses The Great Little Book of Stress Release , a practical guide based on more than five decades of experience helping people better understand the psychological forces that shape their daily lives. Drawing on 54 years as a...

What does it really take to become a champion? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , author Beth Watter shares the inspiring story behind The Making of Champions , a heartfelt book that celebrates courage, perseverance, friendship, and the power of believing in yourself. Inspired by her son Nik's journey with cerebral palsy, Beth reminds us that true champions aren't measured...

What does it really take to become a champion? On this episode of This Week in America with Ric Bratton , author Beth Watter shares the inspiring story behind The Making of Champions , a heartfelt book that celebrates courage, perseverance, friendship, and the power of believing in yourself. Inspired by her son Nik's journey with cerebral palsy, Beth reminds us that true champions aren't measured...

Great leaders don't just grow successful organizations—they grow successful people. In this insightful episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton welcomes Jeff McManus , nationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author of Growing Weeders into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level . Drawing on decades of experience building one of the nation's most admired university land...

Great leaders don't just grow successful organizations—they grow successful people. In this insightful episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton welcomes Jeff McManus , nationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author of Growing Weeders into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level . Drawing on decades of experience building one of the nation's most admired university land...