This Week in America with Ric Bratton

2026-25 Weekend of 6-13

THE LAST TRIAL by Scott Turow Two formidable men collide in this "first-class legal thriller" from New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow: a "brilliant courtroom chess match" about a celebrated criminal defense lawyer and the prosecution of his lifelong friend -- a doctor accused of murder (David Baldacci). At eighty-five years old, Alejandro "Sandy" Stern, a brilliant defense lawyer with h...

Magic: The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson by Roland Lazenby The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, from the highly respected, career sportswriter and author of Michael Jordan: The Life . Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and at times controversial, athletes in history. His iconic smile lifted the dowdy sport of American professional basketball from a seco...

The House of Wolves: Murder Runs in the Family by James Patterson and Mike Lupica James Patterson and Mike Lupica are the thriller dream team! Jenny Wolf’s murdered father leaves her in charge of a billion-dollar empire—and a family more ruthless than Succession' s Roys and Yellowstone ’s Duttons.   The Wolfs, the most powerful family in California, have a new head–thirty-six-year-old former high...

The Alchemist’s Way by Paul Boerger Leadership doesn’t begin with authority—it begins with transformation. Leadership, especially in its raw and unpolished form, can feel like standing in the eye of a storm. Tight deadlines, competing priorities, self-doubt, and complex human dynamics often leave even capable leaders feeling overwhelmed and unsure of their next move. Veteran technology leader Paul...

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The Ultimate Quest by Dr. Antonio Mataban is an epic historical fiction that spans five generations, beginning at the tail end of the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. Dr. Mataban's narrative sweeps through time, immersing readers in the lives of characters whose personal journeys intertwine with the shifting tides of history, offering a rich tapestry of culture, struggle, and triumph. Set...

Howie, The Unusual Bear by Laure Stack Howie wasn't your average bear. He looked different, acted differently, and did things unlike any other bear. Longing for companionship, Howie sets out on a journey to find a friend who will accept him for the unique bear he truly is. Will he succeed? An Amazon bestseller. With over 20 years as an educator, Laure Stack has spent her career supporting children...

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The Girl on the Beach by Carol Snow “In a world of privilege and pretense, a young girl vanishes. Carol Snow’s propulsive and gripping The Girl On The Beach reels you in with a darkly charged love triangle and rich, compelling characters—none of them innocent. Just when you think you understand what happened, a shocking twist upends everything.” —Mary Dixie Carter, author of Marguerite by the Lake...

The Ultimate Quest by Dr. Antonio Mataban is an epic historical fiction that spans five generations, beginning at the tail end of the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. Dr. Mataban's narrative sweeps through time, immersing readers in the lives of characters whose personal journeys intertwine with the shifting tides of history, offering a rich tapestry of culture, struggle, and triumph. Set...

Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: 10 SuperFoods That Work with Susan Smith Jones, PhD High blood pressure is a 'silent killer,' but do you need to rely on drugs to lower your blood pressure? Our guest today, holistic health and lifestyle expert, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, will talk about 10 superfoods, validated by clinical trials, that can naturally lower your blood pressure. Among other foods, you wi...

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