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We tell you everything you need to know if you are headed to Rome: sites to see; restaurants to hit; how to get around; and how to interact with Romans. Pour yourself lots of wine and prepare some food and lets eat, drink, and talk together here about Roma.

Imagine climbing the highest peak on each continent.How about circumnavigating the world in 35 days in a single-engine plane.Or rowing across the Atlantic.Or motorcycling through the Mojave Desert?Now imagine doing it in one year.We will tell you about Dawson’s Peak – with the creator – and his Hollywood partner – who are making these transformational journeys a big charity fundraiser.And talk about jet setting the world.I met Matt Dawson and Jay Jablonski at a charity golf event for Hope for the Warriors – a charity that helps war vets get back into life.And when they told me about Dawson’s Peak project, I said we need to talk.So here they are.Matt Dawson – who goes by Dawson -- is a successful investment banker who changed his unfulfilled life by finding a purpose – not just to navigate the world, but to provide purpose for others.And Jay Jablonski is an actor/producer. You know him from films such as Take Me Home Tonight, the Big Short, and my favorite Everyone Wants To Be Italian. He is the Director of Operations for Dawson’s Peak.Along with vets and some celebrities, Dawson will climb seven of the highest peaks on each continent, circumnavigate the world in a single engine plane, cross the Mojave on motorcycle, and row across the Atlantic. Their website is www.dawsonspeak.comThe proceeds go to Hope for The Warriors and The Gary Sinise Foundation

We are taking you to Ireland. Our expert Trina Vargo has an Undercover Jetsetter tour.Trina is the founder and president of the US-Ireland Alliance. www.us-irelandalliance.org She is the author of a new book called Shenanigans The US-Ireland Relationship in Uncertain Times. And she has spent years visiting Ireland.We talked about the tournament she held at the K-Club outside Dublin. Those were Ryder Cup format tournaments where we had 12 Americans playing against 12 Irish. The last one we held was just before the economy crashed around 2008. As the economy is coming back, if we find sufficient interest from sponsors, we would look to bring them back – people really enjoyed them. Those tourneys led to a lot of craic.Any chance The Open will be held in Ireland?Other courses we discuss: Old Head; links courses like Lahinch and Waterville; the buzz now is the golf course at Adare Manor, which is outside of Limerick which owner JP McManus has put a lot of money into the course and it will host the 2026 Ryder Cup.What is best time of year to visit Ireland?Where to stay in Dublin? Westbury Hotel in the center of Dublin.; walk nearly everywhere you want to go, they have two restaurants in house, a great bar and afternoon tea … it’s an easy place for people to meet me there. And they have great concierges who have been there forever and really know the city. It’s just become a home away from home.First-timers to Dublin should see: Guinness Storehouse, the Book of Kells at Trinity College, and Kilmainham Jail to get your head around Irish history in about two hours. Writers Museum at Parnell Square, Hugh Lane Gallery, and art gallery, which has Francis Bacon’s studio, home of James Joyce is also nearby. For many years there has been an exhibition of the poet W.B. Yeats at the National Library of Ireland which is also worth checking out, EPIC Museum. It is a museum about Irish Emigration and it’s interactive, very well done, a great spot for the whole family, see plays at The Abbey and The Gate theaters.Where to eat? Dunne and Crescenzi which is an Italian place with great coffee excellent food and good prices. For authentic Irish cuisine, you could try the Winding Stair. And there is a new great Asian place called Pickle. Bewley’s Café on Grafton Street is an institution and it was closed for years but when it reopened, they really retained what was special about it. There is no shortage of good restaurants in Ireland. The Irish cuisine is excellent … a foodie culture has definitely developed. Immigrants from around the world have brought their traditions and dishes to Ireland and that’s made it all the better. Gone are the days of only fish and chips. Go to Burdock’s if you want good fish and chips.How about hiking?About 40 minutes outside of town you can do a cliff walk from Bray to Greystones, which is lovely on a nice day. It’s not strenuous, it’s pretty flat. And the gardens at the Powerscourt estate are nearby and a nice place to find a quiet spot, as well as grab a bite.Star Wars shot there. off the beaten path: Lough Hyne. Lough is the Irish word for lake and this lake is not far from the town of Skibbereen. You can do a night kayak trip there from about 9 p.m. ‘til midnight. It’s magical. The lake is bioluminescent. incredible meal at O’Connors Seafood Restaurant in Bantry in West Cork. The Chef there, Anne Marie Butler, is one of Ireland's finest.Benedictine monks at Glenstal Abbey, the former Abbot, Mark Patrick Hederman, attend vespers and often get to enjoy

Susan is just back from Hong Kong with some travel intel and insights about whether you should head to this bucket list destination. The demonstrations, some turning violent, give people a lot of concern.In our podcast here, we don't tell you to go or not to go.But we give you a lot of information to digest.Here are some sites we mentioned:If you go, check in with this site first: https://step.state.gov/step/here is the site for Hong Kong subway: http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tourist/index.phpHong Kong Airport site: https://www.hongkongairport.com/Here is the recipe for the Konghattan -- the drink we created and enjoy while talking to you here: https://www.undercoverjetsetter.com/blog/tag/2014%20Blanc%20Terra%20Alta%20DOFull episode from Hong Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsgaukEHoek&list=PL397tyt6dY6_0v9OjY36J2n8FXjxPwFwS

He’ll be playing in the Hope for the Warriors Invitational coming up in Wallace North Carolina at River Landing. He holds two World Series rings. And he is known as “the glue”. Plus he has been a guide for us on Undercover Jetsetter. We talk to baseball great Doug Flynn. The Hope for the Warriors Invitational is August 25 and 26, 2019 at River Landing country club -- in Wallace North Carolina which is just north of Wilmington. go to www.hopeforthewarriors.org

We have a great charity golf event for you. It is coming up August 25 and 26th at River Landing in North Carolina. www.riverlanding.com And we will be there. Come join us. You will be helping our veterans who served our country.It is a great time -- while also very inspiring.You will hear from Robin Kelleher. She is the President and CEO of Hope for the Warriors. www.hopeforthewarriors.orgthe

We have a great charity and celebrity-golf event for you. It is the Hope For The Warriors Invitational. It is August 25-26, 2019. We are going to tell you about it. And we’re going to talk to one of the celebrities, one of the great NFL coaches, Rex Ryan.It is at the River Landing Country Club in Wallace, North Carolina -- which is just north of Wilmington, North Carolina. John will be there Rex Ryan. He is the former head football coach for the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills. He is currently an analyst for ESPN’s Sunday NFL countdown.

So you want to hit Boston. Say it right first. It is Boston.Next, listen to our expert.He can tell you what to do. And he can get you out of trouble too – because he is a local attorney.Ken Lakin, a local attorney who has lived in Boston all of his life, went Boston College including law school, and you saw him on our bucket list segment we did on Boston – and going to a Red Sox Yankees game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsCFShkd5YQ&t=17s He has restaurants, things to do, hotels to stay, and when to go to Boston. Sit back and listen in.

Do you like to run? Well we have some races for you coming up in the area from Myrtle Beach South Carolina to Wilmington North Carolina.The man who makes them happen is our guest. We will talk to him about these races, why you should come down, and why they are so successful in the Carolinas.This is just another reason this area is booming.Dave Hutnik runs Coastal Race Productions www.coastalraceproductions.com and Awesome Website guys https://awesomewebsiteguys.com/Dave is also an Undercover Jetsetter golf course go-to-guy. You can see him on some of golf pieces. Just go to www.Youtube.com/undercoverjetsetter.Dave tells us about three big races coming up in the Fall of 2019 you need to plan for.

We all saw the moving ceremonies for the 75 Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion that ended World War-2 in Europe.You want to go. We have the expert to help you.Plus, we may be putting together an excursion, so stay tuned.In the meantime, heare John's interview with Retired Marine Corp General Dick Vercauteren. He is a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal who served in Vietnam. He is also a world traveler. He tells us the museums, hotels, restaurants, and even the golf courses to hit.Here is one museum Dick mentions: https://www.airborne-museum.org/en/Here is the Omaha Beach Golf club: http://www.golfomahabeach.fr/And the Churchill Hotel in Bayeaux: http://www.hotel-churchill.fr/en/

It is one of the great food towns that most people don’t know about. We’re going to entice you with Providence Rhode Island. Check out Pat Cruz's site: www.patcruzevents.comAnd this site for all events in Providence: https://www.goprovidence.comHere is the Providence Performing Arts Center: https://www.ppacri.orgAnd Trinity Rep: https://www.trinityrep.com/I was fortunate to graduate from Providence College in Providence Rhode Island. I also was a reporter and anchor at WPRI in Providence. So over the years I have spent a lot of time there. It has a salty reputation from back in the 70s as a home for The New England mafia. In fact, I was there as the feds were cracking down on the Patriarca crime family. Providence also had its political characters like former mayor, and convicted felon, the late Buddy Cianci. In fact, there is a play coming up – on buddy’s life -- at Trinity Rep – one of the great playhouses in the US – you should take in if you visit the Ocean State.Providence has its own New England accent. Unless you lived in New England you would have a difficult time differentiating it from a Boston or a New York accent. Providence also has its own language. A milkshake there is called a cabinet.In Rhode Island and in Providence, it’s a quahog – not a clam. And while driving, a rotary is known as a round-about.Providence is also a rebuilt city that is a joy to visit with a great waterfront on Narragansett Bay. It’s food culture comes from the mix of Italian and Portuguese immigrants who make up a lot of providence and Rhode Island throughout the 20th century. To help us explore the culinary experience in Providence, let me bring in an expert.Pat Paolino Cruz is a Rhode Island resident. She runs Pat Cruz events. She puts on a number of events like the taste of Rhode Island.She has a long list of great things to try. Listen in.

I am no longer just a TV host. I am a hot leg model.Well, not really. But my legs look and feel much better.You will meet the doctor in the Carolinas who took care of me.We are going to talk some medical and health stuff in the Carolina boom area – from south of Myrtle Beach all the way north of Wilmington North Carolina. My guest is Dr. Michael Cahn. He is a surgeon practicing in a lot of areas around here.You can reach him https://www.veinclinics.com and at www.dosher.org/He is one of the reasons this area is attracting so many people and businesses.

Stephen Root is one of the most prolific character actors of our time. Check out his credits here. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0740535/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 John has been friends with Stephen for more than 20 years. They got together in Wilmington, NC where Stephen is shooting an indie film. He talks about that, his career, the changing film industry thanks to Netflix and Amazon. This was recorded at True Blue Butcher and Table in Wilmington, NC.

Going all out -- to know your family history.Hear from the author who uncovered the story of his father and uncle during World War Two – fighting the Nazis and the Soviets.And the story comes full circle in his European homeland -- in a few days from now.It is a fascinating and inspiring story – that could help your family history research.The book is called Captured in Liberation. It chronicles the story of a family caught between the Nazis and Soviets in World War-2 when Hitler and Stalin secretly planned to exterminate and split Poland. The author is Andrew Bajda. He is a business professor at Cuyahoga Community College outside of Cleveland, Ohio.

Newport RI is a must-see for anyone near New England. It is a seaport with great food, great views, history from the Gilded Age, and a ton of events and nightlife from Spring through Fall. We talk to Cathy Ray, former news anchor in Rhode Island, and John's co-anchor in Las Vegas, about living there and how to enjoy it. She has tips on planning and what to do when you get there. And what time of year. Cheers

We have a great celebrity and charity golf tournament coming up in the Columbia South Carolina area – that you need to know about so you can join us.The tournament is called the Children’s Chance Celebrity golf tournament. Go to this website: www.childrenschanceSC.org/golftournamentWe speak to longtime professional golfer, and 4-Time World one club champion and Guinness book of world records holder Thad Daber.Here is our TV segment on Thad on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lWsuUhiTv4E

If you come to the south – for either vacation or to move down here -- you will need to learn about beach music and shagging.And it is not the shagging of Austin Powers. No this is the dance of the south.And we will talk to a legend about it. His name is Big John Thompson.I am sipping on the Jetsetter Mule with bourbon, spiced rum, and Bai Gingerale. You can see it on our mixology page on www.UndercoverJetsetter.com/mixology.There is beach music here which has Southern roots in rhythm and blues, Motown, big band, and rock and rollIt is a culmination of the black and white cultures in the 20th Century.Then there is the dance of the south – which is shagging.It is an art form. Take a look at our Youtube channel and we show you shagging. It was posted on July 8, 2018 here: https://youtu.be/Qq1F-Xdzm7QTo know more about shagging and beach music, I sat down with a legend. His name is Big John Thompson. He is one of the great bass singers for decades here. And he told me why shagging is so popular.SOTThanks to Big John Thompson. If you want more info on shagging and beach music in the Carolinas. Go to www.shagdance.comAs great as the economy is down here, there are also some financial burdens that keep many of us from jet setting the way we want. It doesn’t have to be. Even if you are older and sick there are ways to protect your assets and your family. Plus there is a great business opportunity. Call this number 910-239-2279. That’s 910-239-2279. And we will fill you in protecting yourself and looking at this business opportunity.Remember to check into our Facebook and youtube channels at Undercover Jetsetter. On twitter we’re at uc foodie tv. And our site is youtube.com slash undercover jetsetter.We will have more here on our podcasts here on Spreaker.SA: Keep jetsetting, everyone.

She was one of the last in Notre Dame Cathedral before the fire.Hi everyone. John Daly here. Welcome to Undercover Jetsetter Radio.We are joined by Alecia Fife. She is from Las Vegas. She is a teacher and a personal trainer.She is talking to us from Amsterdam.

Miami and South Beach were devastated by Hurricane Irma.  How can all of us help even if we live outside the area or we just love to visit?John Daly and his Undercover Jetsetter cohost Susan Anzalone speak with Kelly.Let’s bring in our friend and contributor -- Kelly Edge.  She is a celebrity interior designer.  You’ve seen her on HGTV.  You also saw that she helped Undercover Jetsetter on our tour of Miami and South Beach.  And she plays in a lot of Celebrity-Golf events with me.Kelly talks about how things are improving.  Most of the buildings, she says, survived without much damage.  the problem was the trees knocking out power lines.  And so far, the electricity is not back on.  Still, she thinks Miami and South Beach will be ready for tourists by the time winter tourist season begins.We did this interview on Wednesday September 13.She also filled us on on a great restaurant she took us to -- the restaurant in a gas station -- El Carajo International Tapas and Wine. It is still there serving wine and tapas, but because it is at a gas station so many folks are trying to fill up but can't because there is no gas.We hope to get down there once South Beach Miami or back to show how people can support the area. 

There’s a great golf event coming up in Columbia South Carolina at the Columbia Country Club.It is the 2017 Children’s Chance Celebrity Golf Event.Website is www.childrenschancesc.orgIt will be September 10th and 11th.All the proceeds go to Children’s Chance, a charity that helps families with kids that have pediatric cancer and the devastating effects to the whole family sometimes.A lot of my friends will be there – including my guest Thad Daber, professional golfer who has won the World one-club championship 4 times and holds the guiness world record.  But he gives a lot of time to charity events.

So this podcast is a bit of self-promotion.  We have just written a book.  My business partner and co-host on Undercover Jetsetter Susan Anzalone and I have just published a book to help you shoot your vacation videos or any videos off an iPhone.  You would think being the author I would know the title.  But I forgot.  Hey I helped write the book already!We talk abut the easy techniques you can use to make sure your videos are watchable.  We also make sure you are safe while you are shooting.  This will also help aspiring journalists who was to go out on their own. For more on the book go to www.UndercoverJetsetter.com or just go to Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/TV-Studio-Your-Hand-Deliver-ebook/dp/B071YJB4DM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493138856&sr=8-1&keywords=book+john+daly+susan+anzalone+tv+studio+in+your+hand 

Eric Snyder is the author of a book on the Oakland Raiders.  So lo and behold, the Raiders move to Las Vegas.Eric analyses the good and the possible bad for Las Vegas as they get theri first NFL franchise, a team that has moved from Oakland and LA before.Sure it will help the local economy.  But what happens after 5 years if the gambling town doesn't back the hometown Raiders?Eric has insight into other things than football.  He is a part-owner of Montana Meat Company, one of the best sportsbars and eateries in Las Vegas.  He tends bars so he's got some jokes in addition to inside football info.And in this interview with John and Susan, Eric takes a swipe at John's bartending abilities.  Pretty ballsy when you consider John is a graduate of Harvard ... Bartending School

Dale Bellis decided he wanted to see China since he was already in Hong Kong. So, he and his wife Kathy made a side trip to 3 Chinese cities.He gives an honest portrayal of China, the culture, and the people. He even asks some leading questions about how they think and how they feel about the US and their own government.One of his fascinating observations was the personal space in China.  Dale says people are right up in your face; they're nice but Americans might not be used to that.Bottom line: he says go and be open to the people.

This is a full show, so sit back as John Daly and his co-host Susan Anzalone navigate the world for you while sipping a Kirkland Chardonnay The Sonoma County.First, you will hear about their new book "The TV Studio in Your Hand" that teaches you how to shoot professional video of your iPhone like John and Susan do with Undercover Jetsetter TV.You will hear from Eric Snyder, our NFL insider in Las Vegas, and a restaurant owner.  He talks about the benefits and possible pitfalls of the Raiders coming to sin city.We will talk to Dale Bellis, the executive director of Liberty HealthShare, who is just back from China after winning a trip to Hong Kong.  His insights from his first visit there will give you some idea of whether you want to go there or not and what to expect.Plus we have the Undercover Jetsetter Guacamole.Learn tips on how to make sure a United Airline fiasco doesn't happen to you. 

We are talking with Ken Singleton, former Major League Baseball Player and now a broadcaster with the Yankees.  And also with Chris Federico, the President and Co-Founder of the Cool Kids Campaign.One of the best celebrity golf events I attend each year is the Ken Singleton Celebrity Classic for Cool Kids.All the proceeds go to the Cool Kids Campaign which helps kids with cancer – helping them academically, emotionally, and socially. It is June 24-to-26th in Towson Maryland. Learn more at www.CoolKidsCampaign.org/golfGreat golf, great food, lots of great memories, celebrities from the Orioles past, remembering Rob Belanger who we lost this past year. 

Since we are in the Carolinas, let’s talk golf deals.  And there are plenty in the summer – because it is so hot here.  But it is worth it.  I spoke to AJ Gohil of Worldwide Golf Marketing on how to take advantage of this.Here are the highlights:Kids can play freeLower pricesPlay early morning or late afternoonGreat places to eatCheck out www.Teetimesonly.comFor food, try Thoroughbreds Chops House and Grille and Travinia Italian KitchenRemember Myrtle Beach has Uber and Lyft, but for big parties try Signature ShuttleThat was AJ Gohil of Worldwide Golf Marketing

Dale Bellis is a pioneer in the healthcare field, co-founding Liberty HealthShare, a medical cost sharing company that is freedom from insurance and now has more than 130,000 members in only 3 years.He took his pioneering spirit to Hong Kong after he won a trip.  He also got a primer video from Undercover Jetsetter to guide him as we took all of our show video and made a personalized video for Dale and his wife Cathy.  Here is his interview about being in one of the great cities of the world.Undercover Jetsetter can be seen at www.nowtv.tikilive.com 

I am excited to play in a celebrity golf event this coming weekend in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 1-3.  It called the Wilmywood Country Classic.  Here is the website: www.wilmywoodcountryclassic.orgThere is still time to join us.Thad Daber is a professional golfer who has won the one-club championship 4 times.  But he has helped make Wilmywood Country Classic a big winner.He talks about Pine Valley Golf Course, the country music, the food, and drink along with the accomodations by the Hampton Inn in Landfall, NC.The proceeds go to the Wilmington Blue Ribbon Commission for the Prevention of Youth Violence.  See you there.

Danielle Finnegan is the Director of Public Relations at Nobu Hotel and Eden Roc Miami Beach.Nobu Eden Roc is actually two resorts in one.The views of the ocean are fabulous.The rooms feel like you are in a Japanese beach house.  The decor is not heavy; more minimilast.You are only a few blocks from South Beach.But you have to stay for the Sunday brunch.  Chef Nobu Matsuhisa brings the latest trends in Japanese-fusion with inventive dishes and bold cocktails.  Seriously, if you are a foodie and you are in South Beach area and you don't go here, you are cheating yourself.You can see it all on our show on Miami on www.nowtv.tikilive.comYou’re listening to Undercover Jetsetter Radio.  For travel deals – whether for vacation or business -- go to www.JetsetterDeals.com for deals that will beat other online sites.  And all you have to do is listen or watch our shows to get them. 

John talks with Liberty Health Share Executive Director Dale Bellis and his co-host on Undercover Jetsetter Susan Anzalone.Liberty Health Share and Undercover Jetsetter are two disruptive companies coming together to help people travel like a Jetsetter while allowing you to be protected in case you get sick or injured.Liberty Health Share is medical cost sharing.  It is not insurance.  But if you are a member and you are traveling, Liberty Health Share will share your medical bills with other members if those medical bills can be presented in English.  Most countries offer bills in English which has become the main language.  Before you travel, it would be worth your time to check out the medical facilties in the countries you are traveling to.To join Liberty Health Share call 1-888-616-9443 x1511

We’re talking golf today in the Myrtle Beach area.  Actually, I have come across a deal where you can play one of the few private golf courses even though you are not a member.  The deal comes from a company called Worldwide Golf Marketing run by AJ Gohil who sat down with me to explain how you can play the Surf Club without being a member.  In fact, if you are thinking about moving down here, this might be the right deal for you.Blackmoor Golf ClubCrown Park Golf Club,Arcadian ShoresSurf Golf and Beach ClubBlack Bear Golf ClubSea Trail ByrdSea Trail JonesSea Trail MaplesSignature Shuttle843-333-2149wwgolfmarketing@gmail.comwww.worldwidegolfmarketing.comKeep swinging easy folks. 

My food and wine expert Susan Anzalone straightens me out on how to approach the conundrum of Conundrum.  You can use it before dinner, during or after dinner.  It is sweet or is it fruity.  I love it with lobster or blue cheese. One of the reasons we love it is because it has Mer et Soleil one of the greatest Chardonnays of all time. That is full of butter and oak.  But Conundrum also has viognier and muscat canelli. 

We’re going to reflect about our Independence, about being an American in the 21st century, while also looking back on our recent war history, the events now in the Middle East, and also a 100 year anniversary that has meaning today, while also remembering those who have – MOST RECENTLY -- made the ultimate sacrifice and those who are still making it today.We’ll also talk about a big celebrity golf event for our men and women who have served and are now struggling.  It is the Scarlet and Gold Tournament for Hope for the Warriors.  That’s coming up in September at River Landing in Wallace, North Carolina.For more information go to www.hopeforthewarriors.orI will be there, as will my guest today.  Bob Dickerson served 30 years in the US Marines which included being the Commander of Camp Lejeuene in Jacksonville, North Carolina.  He is currently an executive vice president at Marine Federal Credit Union in the area.  Please welcome to the show, Retired Major General Bob Dickerson.

We’re talking about Liberty Health Share.  Again this is not health insurance. It is medical cost sharing.  And it is allowable under the Affordable Care Act.  I’ll admit medical cost sharing is difficult to understand since we have lived with medical insurance for so long.  But share amount members have paid actually dropped by 50-dollars a month last year.  How could this happen in this environment?  I put that question to Liberty Health Share Executive Director Dale Bellis.  He told me three reasons.Number one we actually share in the actual numbers…. Are less there as well.Again that was Dale Bellis, the Executive Director of Liberty Health Share.  In another segment, Dale will share with me the reimbursement formula that Liberty Health Share uses that is being accepted by medical providers but also keeping costs down.  For more on the 3 programs offered by Liberty Health Share go to liberty health share dot-org slash john daly.  Stay in formed not inflamed.

We’re talking about Liberty Health Share.  Again this is not health insurance. It is medical cost sharing.  And it is allowable under the Affordable Care Act.  I have joined as have thousands of others. As of April 2014, there are 5-thousand members.  And because of the mandates of the Affordable Care Act, Liberty Health Share is growing rapidly.  Executive Director Dale Bellis explained to me how that helps everyone.“We’re adding several hundred a week.. significant increase in the next twelve months”“it is very possible in size to double in the next year… without a doubt.And by adding additional numbers..  to join in our cost sharing group.More health conscious people reducing costs.  For more on Liberty health share go to this site: liberty health share dot-org slash john daly.  You can find out about the 3 programs Liberty Health Share offers.  Plus as a member sponsor, you can be compensated for signing up new members for Liberty Healthshare.  That is what I am doing.  Let me know.  You can email me at j daly at liberty health share dot-org.  Stay informed not inflamed.Audio Close and sting

We’re talking Ireland and education today.The US Ireland Alliance, a non-profit that fosters commerce between the US and Ireland, has created one of the most prestigious post-graduate scholarships.They’re called the Mitchell Scholarships – named after former Senator George Mitchell who was instrumental in bringing peace to Northern Ireland.Each year the brightest students compete for 12 spots to study post-graduate in Ireland.How prestigious? The Mitchell Scholarship has attracted students who have chosen it over the Rhodes Scholarship.But the Mitchell Scholarship may lose its funding from the US State Department – at a time when we need more education and foreign exchange programs in this changing world economy.My guest is Trina Vargo.  She is the founder and President of the US Ireland Alliance, out of Washington D.C. – and the creator of the Mitchell Scholarships.

It’s playoff time.Hi, everyone.  It is Sunday January 5, 2014 – coming to you from Sunset Beach, North Carolina.We’ll run down all 4 games – yesterday’s two games and today’s 2 remaining wildcard games -- and how Mark Twain fits in – along with the possibility that NFL fans are soft – or broke. Does our economy have a tie-in to the threatened black-outs of 3 wildcard games?And we will also look at all these issues:The next coaches to be hired and fired.The Bears signing Jay Cutler to an eye-popping deal.Why a dopey NFL rule keeps the Steelers out of the playoffs.And, we’ll talk some college ball: Charlie Strong, the national championship, and Tebow going to the broadcast booth.We’re in the middle of wildcard weekend -- with my man Boychic, or as you know him -- our Informed Not Inflamed Football Insider -- Eric Snyder. He’s on the Power Hour with J T The Brick and Paulie on 920 AM in Vegas. He comes to us from the gambling capital of the world.

Today we’re talking about staying healthy within your budget.So how do you keep your medical costs down with a high deductible plan -- while also staying healthy?Dr. John Weisberg is a chiropractor and expert on alternative medicine.  He runs the Seaside Wellness Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.

It’s playoff time.Hi, everyone.  It is Saturday January 4, 2014 – coming to you from Sunset Beach, North Carolina.We’ll run down all 4 games for you this weekend.And we will look at all these issues:The next coaches to be hired and fired.The Bears signing Jay Cutler to an eye-popping deal.Why a dopey NFL rule keeps the Steelers out of the playoffs.And, Tebow going to the broadcast booth – and his possible problems there.We’re looking ahead to wildcard weekend -- with my man Boychic, or as you know him -- our Informed Not Inflamed Football Insider -- Eric Snyder. He’s on the Power Hour with J T The Brick and Paulie on 920 AM in Vegas. He comes to us from the gambling capital of the world – Las Vegas.

Benghazi NY Times Report Reveals US Ignorance and OpportunismThe New York Times has completed its investigation on the attack on Benghazi.  It does not put this controversy to rest.  We will try here, though.It is Thursday January 2, 2014, coming to you from Sunset Beach, NC.Read the Times report. It was out Sunday.  But I am only reporting now because I wanted more time to read and think about it.So far, the Times piece offers the most credible response to the right-wing takes on the attack that killed four Americans including Ambassador Chris Stephens.You need to read other reports too – with the Times piece.  The Weekly Standard also had a good piece rebutting the talking points in the Times piece.Here are the main points of the New York Times investigation by David Kirkpatrick:

Obama Care Distortions to ring in the New Year – before you want to ring someone’s neck.You could lose your health care policy because it is sub-par even though it’s a good policy.And you could have signed up – but those first few days of January you might not be able to go to the doctor.Or you could get hit with a 55-thousand dollar hospital bill for appendicitis.  You will have to hear this to believe it.  But you will understand the screwed medical delivery system in our country – the same one our esteemed and paid off speaker of the house calls the greatest. It is Tuesday, December 31, 2013 – coming to you from Sunset Beach, NC.Our Informed Not Inflamed Health Care expert is Michelle Katz.  She is a nurse, patient advocate, and a blogger.You can catch Michelle on ABC News as a health contributor.  Her website is health care hacker dot-org.  She comes to us from Southern California.

It’s our final weekly NFL regular season preview.We look at the playoff implications.Issues we’ll touch on. Arizona Cardinals could finish with 10-wins and sit out the playoffs while an 8-win team goes.  Do we need some changes here? And could the NFL come to Las Vegas? We’ll talk a little inside Vegas politics and inside football.We’re looking ahead to the final week of the NFL regular season -- with our Informed Not Inflamed Football Insider Eric Snyder. He’s on the Power Hour with J T The Brick and Paulie on 920 AM in Vegas. He comes to us from the gambling capital of the world – Las Vegas -- today.This is nerdy inside football stuff.  It reminds me of primary night in politics.  Election night is the Super Bowl – which is easy compared to primary night.  Primary night is a ton of info and numbers -- that takes a while to get through.  So let’s get into the weeds here, my friend.

Today we look at today’s games and the playoff implications. Cards vs. 49ers. Panthers hosting Saints. Patriots and the Ravens. Plus Colts and Chiefs.  And will the Cowboys choke again in December.Issues we’ll touch on. How do you keep all these playoff possibilities straight? Gruden to Austin? Seahawks-49ers fans getting feisty good. And sure you want a white Christmas but a white Super Bowl?We’re looking ahead to the NFL Week 15 -- with our Informed Not Inflamed Football Insider Eric Snyder. He’s on the Power Hour with J T The Brick and Paulie on 920 AM in Vegas. 

 It’s our weekly NFL preview. It’s week 15Today we look at these games:Cowboys-Packers, Pats-Dolphins. Panthers-Jets. Saints-Rams. 49ers-Bucs. Ravens-Lions.Issues we’ll touch on. RG-3 Shanahan controversy. And Mack Brown retiring from the Longhorns. And the exhumation of the body of Jovan Belcher.We’re looking ahead to the NFL Week 15 -- with our Informed Not Inflamed Football Insider Eric Snyder – who was a Texas Longhorn.  He’s on the Power Hour with J T The Brick and Paulie on 920 AM in Vegas. He comes to us from Las Vegas.

It’s our weekly NFL preview. It’s week 14Today we look at these games:Pats-Browns. Seahawks-49ers. Saints-Panthers. Cowboys-Bears.Issues we’ll touch on. The firing of Gary Kubiak.  Tebow going to Italy. Reaction to Tomlin fine. My bias against dome teams.We’re looking ahead to the NFL Week 14 -- with our Informed Not Inflamed Football Insider Eric Snyder.  He’s on the Power Hour with J T The Brick and Paulie on 920 AM in Vegas. He comes to us from Las Vegas.

I want to introduce you to a new form of news network – that I use and I am a part of. It’s called The Breaking News Network.  Check it out at www.TheBreakingNewsNetwork.com.You will see the best media and blog feeds from 350 different US cities. But The Breaking News Network is more than just news. It’s branding for your company and it is also helping the social good. The creator is Patrick Kitano.  Patrick is an entrepreneur in the technology and financial fields.  He is also a friend and colleague. Patrick comes to us from San Francisco.  Patrick, welcome. For disclosure’s sake: Patrick and I – along with my business partner Susan Anzalone in NOWtv – are working on a number of projects, some of which we will discuss here today. Patrick, before we get into some of those, let’s introduce people to what The Breaking News Network is.  It is called the largest hyper-local network in the US.  What do you mean by hyper-local? Why is this needed?  Is this replacing or complementing newsrooms?  How can we news consumers use it?

OK, I’m conservative.  No wait I’m liberal.  Huh?  Maybe I’m libertarian.This is the funny, much contrived, and funny conversation I have with myself – when people who try to label me.It get this a lot.A friend who identifies with the Republican Party will say to me, “you are so liberal.”A half-hour later, a friend who leans Democrat says, “you are such a conservative.”When I tell another friend about those two earlier conversations, that friend says, “you’re a libertarian.”And although I agree with Ron and Rand Paul on some things – I am no follower.In fact, I follow no one.Now, I love these reactions.  It means I am waking up people.  But granted, I like to challenge my friends’ beliefs – and see where they really stand.And that’s what you should be doing.  But if you say to someone, “you are so liberal” or “Good God, you’re conservative” and you leave it there – most times you are trying to divide or denigrate someone – who doesn’t believe what you believe.

I have a confession.  I sometimes post on social media just to see the diversity of reactions.  I consider it testing for Informed Not Inflamed.Check out my Facebook page on Sunday night December 1st for my latest test. I posted an article about Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s remarks -- opposing Obamacare. Primarily, he – and the Church – are against businesses being forced to push no-cost contraception – something Catholic institutions would be against – due to Catholic teachings – in the health care policies they have to offer now under Obamacare.I said that Dolan’s remarks defied logic. I wrote:So you’re against abortion.  Ok.  But you’re against contraception too?  Talk about either/or stupidity.  You want to believe it, fine. We don’t.  We want a reasonable society.Someone said that seemed a little inflamed, on my part.  Maybe so.  I would consider it impassioned – as were the responses.The most impassioned were for those in favor of Cardinal Dolan and the Catholic Church position.One person wrote it is about not having sex before marriage. Another wrote that Dolan has to defend Church teachings.  And some felt my comments were pro-abortion.

When it comes to foreign policy – Americans are speaking out quietly and loudly. Unfortunately, our political leaders and the media elite seem to be listening to foreign money – and not us.Here’s what we’re saying.  We have had enough.  Look at the reaction to these recent events:The interim nuke deal with Iran.The US reaction to the Syrian chemical attack.Now look at the polls.  The most recent was the Reuters poll a week ago.  By 2-to-1 Americans are in favor it.Here’s what I am hearing from folks that seems to confirm the polls:It’s these 3 simple things:We’re tired of war. Take care of your own mess.  We’re going to get to work and make money now.

It’s our NFL weekly preview. It’s week 13Today we look at these games:Pats-Texans. Saints-Seahawks. Chiefs-Broncos. 9ers-Rams.Issues we’ll touch on. Is Gruden going to the Raiders.  Who is moving to LA? And did last week’s LSU-Texas A-&-M game change the NFL Draft next spring.We’re looking ahead to the NFL Week 13 -- with our Informed Not Inflamed Football Insider Eric Snyder.  He’s on the Power Hour with J T The Brick and Paulie on 920 AM in Vegas. He comes to us from Las Vegas.

The Panthers seem real.  The overlooked game of the week.  And Pats and Broncos seems like an AFC preview or is it? And the potty mouthed ref.We’re looking ahead to the NFL Week 12 -- with our Informed Not Inflamed Football Insider Eric Snyder.  He’s on the Power Hour with J T The Brick and Paulie on 920 AM in Vegas.