Best Mary Bono Podcasts (2025)

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Sheriff and Candidate for Gov of California, Chad Bianco 49:26

6h ago49:26

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This week on Sagely Speaking with Mary Bono, we’re joined by Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is taking his leadership from Riverside County to the statewide stage in his run for governor of California. Sheriff Bianco shares his insights on the pressing issues facing our state—from the fentanyl crisis and public safety to fire management, water policy, and…

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Hon. Mary Bono, Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse 29:00

4h ago29:00

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Mary Bono has left the halls of Congress, but she’s still winning with her efforts to stop the misuse of both prescription and illegal drugs. Bono, co-founder and chair of Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse, wants to see a focus on solutions from lawmakers. With a greater presence of fentanyl in the drug supply, “everything [has] ch…

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Documentary Filmmaker Yoav Attias & The American Housing Crisis 46:50

44m ago46:50

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Send us a text Yoav Attias is a documentary filmmaker whose projects include Brick City chronicling the inner-workings of Newark, NJ under then-Mayor Cory Booker and CNN's Chicagoland featuring then-mayor Rahm Emanuel. His most recent role is as Director on the new documentary film Fault Lines - which examines the issue of affordable housing in Ame…

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Larry Luckinbill 16:49

12h ago16:49

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Larry Luckinbill is an American actor, playwright, and director known for his work in theater, film, and television. Born in 1934, he has had a distinguished career spanning several decades, with notable performances on Broadway and in Hollywood. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Spock’s half-brother Sybok in Star Trek V: The Fi…

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Hon. Mary Bono, Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse 29:00

15h ago29:00

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Mary Bono has left the halls of Congress, but she’s still winning with her efforts to stop the misuse of both prescription and illegal drugs. Bono, co-founder and chair of Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse, wants to see a focus on solutions from lawmakers. With a greater presence of fentanyl in the drug supply, “everything [has] ch…

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NASA Astronaut, Stephen Oswald, Part Deux 27:05

2d ago27:05

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In this special episode of Sagely Speaking with Mary Bono, we’re switching things up! Instead of me conducting the interview, our talented videographer steps in to chat with my husband, Stephen Oswald—a former NASA astronaut who piloted Discovery twice and commanded Endeavour on his third mission. By handing the mic to someone outside the space and…

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NASA Astronaut, Stephen Oswald, Part Deux 24:46

2d ago24:46

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In this special episode of Sagely Speaking with Mary Bono, we’re switching things up! Instead of me conducting the interview, our talented videographer steps in to chat with my husband, Stephen Oswald—a former NASA astronaut who piloted Endeavour and commanded Discovery on his second mission. By handing the mic to someone outside the space and poli…

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Michael J. Fox’s Foundation Makes Parkinson’s Breakthrough 29:56

7d ago29:56

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Emmy award-winning actor Michael J. Fox shocked the world when he announced over 25 years ago that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Since then, he’s devoted his talents to eliminating Parkinson’s in our lifetime. Researchers with The Michael J. Fox Foundation now have impressive progress to report. They’ve developed a biomarker test …

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Michael J. Fox’s Foundation Makes Parkinson’s Breakthrough 29:56

2h ago29:56

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Emmy award-winning actor Michael J. Fox shocked the world when he announced over 25 years ago that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Since then, he’s devoted his talents to eliminating Parkinson’s in our lifetime. Researchers with The Michael J. Fox Foundation now have impressive progress to report. They’ve developed a biomarker test …

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Karen Defilippi, Democratic Campaigns, & The Launch of Versus Media Group 49:49

8d ago49:49

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Send us a text Karen Deflippi is launching Versus Media Group, after nearly 20 years in politics - including running campaigns, being a House Chief of Staff on the Hill, senior positions at Emilys List and the DCCC, and her current role as a media consultant for Democratic candidates and progressives causes. In this conversation she talks her path …

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Celebrated Photographer David Yarrow 49:19

2d ago49:19

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This week on Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono is one of the most celebrated photographers of our time—David Yarrow. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, David’s journey into photography began at an early age, and by just 20 years old, he was capturing history from the sidelines of the World Cup Final in Mexico City as a photographer for The London Times. But …

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VIDEO: Celebrated Photographer David Yarrow 49:30

2d ago49:30

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This week on Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono is one of the most celebrated photographers of our time—David Yarrow. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, David’s journey into photography began at an early age, and by just 20 years old, he was capturing history from the sidelines of the World Cup Final in Mexico City as a photographer for The London Times. But …

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Colorectal Cancer Rising for Millennials & Gen Z: How to Reverse the Trend 30:11

6d ago30:11

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Originally broadcast February 15, 2024 About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under age 50 and the second for women under 50. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we present this encore presentation of our interview with Dr. Alan Venook. Dr. Venook is…

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Colorectal Cancer Rising for Millennials & Gen Z: How to Reverse the Trend 30:11

6d ago30:11

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Originally broadcast February 15, 2024 About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under age 50 and the second for women under 50. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we present this encore presentation of our interview with Dr. Alan Venook. Dr. Venook is…

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VIDEO - Values Over Valuables - Get more out of life! Harmon Kong - Financial Advisor, Author 1:02:11

22d ago1:02:11

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Harmon Kong, Co-Founder of Apriem Financials and author of the book "Values Over Valuables" Daring to Live the Life Money Can't Buy. Mary and Harmon explore the importance of prioritizing family values over material wealth, the challenges of instilling those values in younger generations, and how regular fam…

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VIDEO - American Heritage Railways CEO - Al Harper 55:28

16d ago55:28

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In a special in-person episode of Sagely Speaking ®, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Al Harper in Durango, Colorado, for a captivating conversation about the intersection of film production, historic railroads, and storytelling. As the visionary behind American Heritage Railways, Al—alongside his wife and co-owner, Carol—has built the count…

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American Heritage Railways CEO - Al Harper 50:43

22d ago50:43

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In a special in-person episode of Sagely Speaking ®, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Al Harper in Durango, Colorado, for a captivating conversation about the intersection of film production, historic railroads, and storytelling. As the visionary behind American Heritage Railways, Al—alongside his wife and co-owner, Carol—has built the count…

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Alzheimer’s Researchers Under Fire: Acclaimed Journalist Explains Why 27:09

20d ago27:09

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Originally broadcast February 27, 2025. How reliable is the current research into the cause of Alzheimer’s disease? Award-winning author Charles Piller’s new book is “Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s”; it’s raising important questions about certain images that may have been manipulated to bolster the amyloid …

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Alzheimer’s Researchers Under Fire: Acclaimed Journalist Explains Why 27:09

13d ago27:09

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Originally broadcast February 27, 2025. How reliable is the current research into the cause of Alzheimer’s disease? Award-winning author Charles Piller’s new book is “Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s”; it’s raising important questions about certain images that may have been manipulated to bolster the amyloid …

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Taegan Goddard, Founder of Political Wire, on the Intersection of Politics, Tech, & Media 50:41

15d ago50:41

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Send us a text Taegan Goddard is the founder and editor of Political Wire, one of the most widely-read political news sites over the last 25+ years. He created Political Wire in the late 1990s after stints as a Senate staffer on Capitol Hill and several years in state government in his home state of Connecticut. In this conversation, he talks his o…

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Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack, author "Embedded Enemy" 46:28

29d ago46:28

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Sagely Speaking@ with Mary Bono welcomes Retired Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack who shares his gripping experience of the 2003 insider attack on the 101st Airborne Division in Kuwait, highlighting the chaos, loss, and lessons on vigilance and trust. He also reflects on defining moments in his military career, from serving as a tomb guard to adv…

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VIDEO - Command Sergeant Major Bart E. Womack, Author "Embedded Enemy" 50:58

29d ago50:58

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Sagely Speaking@ with Mary Bono welcomes Retired Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack who shares his gripping experience of the 2003 insider attack on the 101st Airborne Division in Kuwait, highlighting the chaos, loss, and lessons on vigilance and trust. He also reflects on defining moments in his military career, from serving as a tomb guard to adv…

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VIDEO - Former NASA Astronaut, Rear Admiral Stephen Oswald, USN 51:06

20d ago51:06

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes none other than her husband, Rear Admiral Stephen Oswald, USN (ret). His awe-inspiring career began at the United States Naval Academy, took flight in the U.S. Navy, and soared in space on the Shuttles Discovery and Endeavour. We delve into the beauty of sunrises and sunsets in space, the indispensable role …

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VIDEO - Emmy-winning Actress Eileen Davidson 44:51

1M ago44:51

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Emmy-winning actress Eileen Davidson who shares her journey from starting her acting career in her late teens to becoming a beloved figure in daytime television, particularly known for her role as Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless. Eileen reflects on the hurdles she overcame, including the emotiona…

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Former Republican HHS Secretary Offers Bipartisan Wisdom 33:06

27d ago33:06

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Dr. Louis Sullivan walked the halls of Congress and testified before committees when he was secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. That experience, working in a bipartisan fashion in the President George H.W. Bush administration, is valuable now. During Black History Month, we revisit our interview with Dr. Sullivan for less…

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Former Republican HHS Secretary Offers Bipartisan Wisdom 33:06

20d ago33:06

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Dr. Louis Sullivan walked the halls of Congress and testified before committees when he was secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. That experience, working in a bipartisan fashion in the President George H.W. Bush administration, is valuable now. During Black History Month, we revisit our interview with Dr. Sullivan for less…

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Value Over Valuables - Harmon Kong 56:10

1M ago56:10

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Harmon Kong, Co-Founder of Apriem Financials and author of the book "Values Over Valuables" Daring to Live the Life Money Can't Buy. Mary and Harmon explore the importance of prioritizing family values over material wealth, the challenges of instilling those values in younger generations, and how regular fam…

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VIDEO - Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation 45:51

1M ago45:51

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation where they discuss the evolution, programs for warriors, veterans, and Gold Star families, and the importance of community and mental health. Robin shares her experiences as a military spouse, insights on raising a family within the SEAL community, and her husband'…

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Egg Prices Up: Hear From Experts About Why 30:14

28d ago30:14

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Originally broadcast February 13, 2025 $4.95 — that’s the record high price of a dozen of Grade A eggs in U.S. cities. Michael Osterholm, Ph.D., the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, says expect them to go even higher. That’s because H5N1, a form of bird flu, has affected more than 156 million commercial, backyard a…

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Egg Prices Up: Hear From Experts About Why 30:14

1M ago30:14

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Originally broadcast February 13, 2025 $4.95 — that’s the record high price of a dozen of Grade A eggs in U.S. cities. Michael Osterholm, Ph.D., the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, says expect them to go even higher. That’s because H5N1, a form of bird flu, has affected more than 156 million commercial, backyard a…

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Remembering Peter Rodino, "Watergate's Unexpected Hero", with Staffer & Author Larry Spinelli 1:06:22

29d ago1:06:22

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Send us a text Dr. Larry Spinelli has worn numerous hats in and around politics...Hill staffer, senior positions in the federal bureaucracy, political science professor, historian and author. His new book is Watergate's Unexpected Hero, about the life of the incredibly impactful New Jersey Democratic Congressman Peter Rodino - to whom Spinelli was …

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Guardrails for Health AI: How, Why and When 31:22

1M ago31:22

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Originally broadcast February 6, 2025 Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing health care—but how do we ensure it’s safe, effective, and responsible? Dr. Brian Anderson, CEO of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), explains to “Conversations on Health Care” how his organization is working to establish clear guidelines for responsible AI in health …

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Guardrails for Health AI: How, Why and When 31:22

1M ago31:22

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Originally broadcast February 6, 2025 Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing health care—but how do we ensure it’s safe, effective, and responsible? Dr. Brian Anderson, CEO of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), explains to “Conversations on Health Care” how his organization is working to establish clear guidelines for responsible AI in health …

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Video: International Film Festivals Executive Director and Author, Craig Prater 50:19

1M ago50:19

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Craig Prater, a key figure in the Palm Springs International Film Festival's early success. He shared captivating stories about the festival's challenging beginnings, highlighting Sonny Bono's pivotal role in uniting the community and the vital support from local enthusiasts and sponsors. Craig's journey fro…

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Film Festivals Executive Director and Author, Craig Prater 48:30

1M ago48:30

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Craig Prater, a key figure in the Palm Springs International Film Festival's early success. He shared captivating stories about the festival's challenging beginnings, highlighting Sonny Bono's pivotal role in uniting the community and the vital support from local enthusiasts and sponsors. Craig's journey fro…

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Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation 48:12

2M ago48:12

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation where they discuss the evolution, programs for warriors, veterans, and Gold Star families, and the importance of community and mental health. Robin shares her experiences as a military spouse, insights on raising a family within the SEAL community, and her husband'…

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Do Your 2025 Healthcare Predictions Match Up With What an Expert Says? 31:04

1M ago31:04

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Originally broadcast January 30, 2025. Noted healthcare leader Dr. Sachin Jain has been publicly releasing his annual predictions for the sector for five years and is proud of his “pretty accurate” track record. He’s out now with his list of top 10 predictions for the healthcare industry for 2025. Dr. Jain states that “Heretofore fringe ideas about…

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Do Your 2025 Healthcare Predictions Match Up With What an Expert Says? 31:04

1M ago31:04

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Originally broadcast January 30, 2025. Noted healthcare leader Dr. Sachin Jain has been publicly releasing his annual predictions for the sector for five years and is proud of his “pretty accurate” track record. He’s out now with his list of top 10 predictions for the healthcare industry for 2025. Dr. Jain states that “Heretofore fringe ideas about…

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The Ballad of Mary Bono, a conversation with Pro Politics 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

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Former Congresswoman Mary Bono had the honor of being a guest on Pro Politics with Zac McCrary for a comprehensive and wide-ranging discussion about politics and much more! Listen, subscribe and share!

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The Ballad of Mary Bono 1:05:58

1M ago1:05:58

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Send us a text Mary Bono served 15 years in the House, representing a Palms Springs-based seat in Riverside County, CA. She initially entered politics and the House after the tragic passing of her late husband Sonny Bono - the world-famous singer / TV star turned mayor and ultimately congressman. In this conversation, she talks the political rise o…

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Video - Dr. Alison Athey, Associate Behavioral/Social Scientist at RAND 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Dr. Alison Athey, Associate Behavioral/Social Scientist at RAND. They explore the profound emotional landscape of overdose bereavement, highlighting how families navigating this devastating loss often face intense societal stigma and isolation. By emphasizing the transformative power of peer support and reve…

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Dr. Alison Athey, Associate Behavioral/Social Scientist at RAND 32:38

2M ago32:38

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Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono welcomes Dr. Alison Athey, Associate Behavioral/Social Scientist at RAND. They explore the profound emotional landscape of overdose bereavement, highlighting how families navigating this devastating loss often face intense societal stigma and isolation. By emphasizing the transformative power of peer support and reve…

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Health Care & President Trump: What’s Happened So Far 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Originally broadcast January 23, 2025 President Trump’s first days in office have resulted in a number of important changes in the healthcare landscape. President Trump has withdrawn the United States from the World Health Organization, rolled back drug pricing policies and limited gender-affirming care. In addition, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., awaits …

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Health Care & President Trump: What’s Happened So Far 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Originally broadcast January 23, 2025 President Trump’s first days in office have resulted in a number of important changes in the healthcare landscape. President Trump has withdrawn the United States from the World Health Organization, rolled back drug pricing policies and limited gender-affirming care. In addition, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., awaits …

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Human Trafficking Undercover Investigator "Lisa” from the Shepherds Watch Foundation 42:22

2M ago42:22

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This episode of Sagely Speaking with Mary Bono, Mary sits down with an undercover investigator, “Lisa," from Shepherd's Watch Foundation to explore the hidden realities of human trafficking. They discuss the role of technology, the urgent need for legislative change, and the vital importance of community action. From the challenges law enforcement …

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Video - Human Trafficking Undercover Investigator "Lisa" from The Shepherds Watch Foundation 48:29

2M ago48:29

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This episode of Sagely Speaking with Mary Bono, Mary sits down with an undercover investigator, “Lisa," from Shepherd's Watch Foundation to explore the hidden realities of human trafficking. They discuss the role of technology, the urgent need for legislative change, and the vital importance of community action. From the challenges law enforcement …

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Video - Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander NATO Europe and Author 50:22

2M ago50:22

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This week on Sagely Speaking® with Mary Bono, we welcome Admiral James Stavridis - a remarkable military leader who transcends traditional stereotypes. As a four-star naval officer and global strategist, he offers nuanced perspectives on international challenges by blending personal storytelling with deep geopolitical insights. His approach emphasi…

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NEJM’s 1st AI Editor on Tech’s Pluses & Minuses 31:01

2M ago31:01

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Originally broadcast August 22, 2023 As the year begins, some patients remain concerned about how far artificial intelligence (AI) is creeping into the exam room. But AI has been part of health care longer than most realize, according to Dr. Isaac Kohane, a Harvard University professor. Kohane is the editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Me…

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NEJM’s 1st AI Editor on Tech’s Pluses & Minuses 31:01

2M ago31:01

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Originally broadcast August 22, 2023 As the year begins, some patients remain concerned about how far artificial intelligence (AI) is creeping into the exam room. But AI has been part of health care longer than most realize, according to Dr. Isaac Kohane, a Harvard University professor. Kohane is the editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Me…

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Healthcare Providers & ChatGPT Will See You Now: Our Brave New World 31:17

2M ago31:17

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Originally broadcast June 8, 2023 The World Health Organization has issued a statement expressing concern about artificial intelligence in health care. In 2023, Mayo Clinic’s then-Chief Information Officer Cris Ross joined us to discuss it. He led innovation projects at Mayo Clinic for over 30 years and told us “perhaps” we should be worried about …

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