This Week in America with Ric Bratton

THREE TIMES FREE: FROM COMMUNIST CUBA TO SPIRITUAL FREEDOM - RAMON GARCIA'S INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY Three Times Free: Autobiographical Story by Ramon Garcia The true story and odyssey of a man who wanted to attain his freedom at all costs. It takes him through a perilous voyage at sea, during which he would rather face the possibility of death than remain enslaved by a totalitarian regime. In the co...

A CHILDREN'S BOOK EVERY PARENT SHOULD READ - FLIGHT OF THE BALLOON Flight of the Balloon by Deborah Magna Hi my name is Deborah Magna I am the author of The Flight Of The Balloon. This is the third publishing of my children's books. My stories are not without something for the children to think about. Light hearted stories with a moral at the end ranges anywhere from being adopted, or making fun o...

SHE MOVED TO ALASKA ALONE...AND BUILT HER OWN CABIN FROM SCRATCH   Kristina's Cache: A Memoir of Adventure and Survival in Alaska by Kristina Ahlnas When Kristina Ahlnäs moves from Finland to Alaska to start a new life as an American oceanographer, her life is clearly more than normal. In this quirky memoir, Kristina recalls unique experiences in her job, to seeing UFOs in the Alaskan sky and even...

DETOX & REJUVENATE : Springtime Cleanse for Your Body & Mind with Susan Smith Jones, PhD Leading holistic health and lifestyle educator and author Susan Smith Jones, PhD, reveals her favorite methods to detoxify and rejuvenate the body – and WHY it’s so necessary. For over 40 years, Susan has been teaching people worldwide about the importance of year-round detoxification to keep the body...

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Why do some teams innovate, collaborate, and thrive while others struggle in silence? On this episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton sits down with leadership expert and organizational consultant Timothy R. Clark , author of The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety . Together they explore why creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak up, learn, contribute, and challenge ideas i...

Why do some teams innovate, collaborate, and thrive while others struggle in silence? On this episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton sits down with leadership expert and organizational consultant Timothy R. Clark , author of The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety . Together they explore why creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak up, learn, contribute, and challenge ideas i...

History remembers the kings, queens, and generals—but what about the women whose brilliance was nearly erased? On this episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton welcomes author Janell Strube to discuss Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution , an unforgettable historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of French artist Adélaïde Labille-Guiard. As the French Revolution reshaped a nation, A...

History remembers the kings, queens, and generals—but what about the women whose brilliance was nearly erased? On this episode of This Week in America , Ric Bratton welcomes author Janell Strube to discuss Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution , an unforgettable historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of French artist Adélaïde Labille-Guiard. As the French Revolution reshaped a nation, A...

Seven Issues Dividing America Today - A Candid Conversation Chairman Biden and Dr. Fauci's Monster: A Deep Dive into Our Political Divide by Ronald Alfred Weitzman This book describes how a charter member of Hillary Clinton's basket of deplorables views important issues that divide our country. Chapter 1 takes a critical look at the past, present, and future of the political left and right sides o...

The Man Who Photographed Presidents, Rock Stars and History Itself WHAT DO 11 U.S. PRESIDENTS, the DALAI LAMA and WHOOPI HAVE in COMMON? by Patrick O'Donnell with guest Peggy O'Donnell He photographed 11 U.S. presidents. But this California photojournalist's 60-year career was about more than just the leaders of the free world. It was also about the evolution of modern journalism and one photograp...

Jesus Asked Peter One Life-Changing Question - How Would You Answer? Called To Discipleship: Turning to Christ with Full Purpose of Heart by Michael Steven Purles Following Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, He met with several of His disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee as they came in from fishing, Peter’s former career. Confusion is apparent regarding what they should do following t...

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What does it take to be remembered as “notable”? In the Bible, tucked away in Second Book of Kings, there’s a brief story about a woman who wasn’t royalty… wasn’t Jewish… and wasn’t connected to any famous lineage. Yet her courage and faith made history. Author Don Anderson joins us to talk about A Notable Woman , his powerful reimagining of that mysterious figure. Through the character of Marta,...

What happens when a lifelong scientist lets his imagination run wild? In this fascinating conversation, Joseph Ingerson Mahar discusses What If…? — a thrilling collection of short stories that blend horror, humor, and sharp reflections on human nature. After a 42-year career as an entomologist, Peace Corps volunteer, and Integrated Pest Management expert, Mahar turned his scientific curiosity into...