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Transpartisan public policy: national security , defense reform, education, health , food , monetary and energy enCopyright Michael Ostrolenk (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:30:00 GMTThu, 23 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMTSelf HelpBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/5b1e2977-e164-48cb-bd34-d6a50e0ad162_header.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradioSocial Transformation Through Collaborative Action --- We explore; Transhumanism, Integrative health, System design and Transpartisan public policy 1. Transhumanism: Life extension, morphological freedom, open society, self-transformation, intelligent technology, bio-hacking and quantified self 2. Integrative health: Transpersonal psychology, somatics and energy medicine 3. System design: Renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, student centered learning, Memeconomics and biophylic habitat design 4. Transpartisan public policy: national security , defense reform, education, health , food , monetary and energy feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comself help,obamacare,medicine,freedom,health,patients,mind,consciousness,constitution,doctorsThe Michael Ostrolenk ShownoSocial Transformation Through Collaborative Action --- We explore; Transhumanism, Integrative health, System design and Transpartisan public policy 1.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/10/23/jesse-lawler-on-hacking-the-brain-for-better-performanceSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/10/23/jesse-lawler-on-hacking-the-brain-for-better-performance/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/10/23/jesse-lawler-on-hacking-the-brain-for-better-performanceThu, 23 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMTJesse Lawler on Hacking the Brain for Better PerformanceJesse Lawler is an entrepreneur, media producer, long-distance cyclist, and devout personal-optimization enthusiast. He is the founder of the mobile app company Evil Genius Technologies, and creator and host of the podcast Smart Drug Smarts. Jesse's many interests have taken him far afield, including years-long dalliances with green-tech, software engineering, biological science, Hollywood filmmaking, and photography. He has followed a variety of diets, sleep hacks, and exercise regimens, and has been described by his less-experimental peers as "a high-functioning guinea pig." In his popular podcast, Jesse interviews neuroscientists and leaders in the brain-optimization community, seeking insights to help enhance both his own cognition, and those of his listeners. 00:47:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownohacking,brain,nutrition,drugs,mindJesse Lawler is an entrepreneur, media producer, long-distance cyclist, and devout personal-optimization enthusiast. He is the founder of the mobile app companyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/08/31/laura-murphy-director-of-washington-legislative-office-of-the-acluSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/08/31/laura-murphy-director-of-washington-legislative-office-of-the-aclu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/08/31/laura-murphy-director-of-washington-legislative-office-of-the-acluSun, 31 Aug 2014 12:30:00 GMTLaura Murphy, Director of Washington Legislative Office of the ACLUThis week, Laura Murphy, Director of the Washington Legislative Office for the American Civil Liberties Union. Ms. Murphy grew up in a politically active family that advocated citizen action.  After campaigning, working on Capitol Hill, lending her talents to several elected officials, working for several different ACLU offices, she was offered the position of Director of the Washington Legislative office in 1993 and was the first woman, African America, and has been the longest serving Director of the DC Legislative Office.   Almost 46,000 individuals are behind bars for non-violent drug offenses and can now apply for clemency.  While there is a strong libertarian movement questioning the war on drugs, many state legislatures grapple with the budgetary implications of an expanding prison population.  Furthermore, many religious movements are advocating redemption.  There are also those who express concern that that the application of justice with respect to the war on drugs comes down with disparate representation regarding minority groups. Ms. Murhpy’s observed major changes in the Republican Party since 2008.  Whereas the the party once ostracized members who challenged party orthodoxy, it now seemingly welcomes more dissent under the big tent.  The Democrats, Ms. Murphy observers, have some serious hawkish elements. Lately, the ACLU has been at the forefront of the battle against the unprecedented surveillance by government agencies like the NSA, the use of torture by the CIA, and overreach by law enforcement agencies.  00:30:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoACLU,DC,Laura MurphyThis week, Laura Murphy, Director of the Washington Legislative Office for the American Civil Liberties Union. Ms. Murphy grew up in a politically active familhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/08/01/derek-khanna-on-real-free-market-policySelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/08/01/derek-khanna-on-real-free-market-policy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/08/01/derek-khanna-on-real-free-market-policyFri, 01 Aug 2014 10:30:00 GMTDerek Khanna on Real Free Market PolicyMichael and Derek Khanna, Yale Information Society Project Fellow, talk about Derek’s Piece in the American Conservative called The Party of Innovation. The article encourages the Republicans to embrace what Khanna calls “real free market policies” to foster in a new revolution in tech in the American marketplace.  Khanna advocates free markets as a path toward economic growth.  He encourages big “disruptive” innovations, like Tesla stirring up the automative industry, and Uber challenging the taxi establishment. Khanna tells the tale of Outbox, a start-up that offered a service digital scanning and email paper mail for consumers.  Eventually, as they grew, the Post Office stepped in and quashed the start-up. 23andMe was a company that analyzed DNA for $100 and told individuals what their genome indicated.  They got a letter from the FDA saying that they were diagnosing people and needed to cut it out. Derek saw how mobile phones were tethered to carriers as a slap in the face of the free market.  Some legal barriers arose to prevent consumers from switching handsets between carriers.  Copyright, it seems, has been used to stifle innovation, so Khanna is fighting to make sure these kinds of rules aimed at protecting content creators aren’t used to stifle innovation. 00:33:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoFreedom,uber,outbox,FDAMichael and Derek Khanna, Yale Information Society Project Fellow, talk about Derek’s Piece in the American Conservative called The Party of Innovation. The arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/30/john-cappel-on-overseas-contingency-operationsSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/30/john-cappel-on-overseas-contingency-operations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/30/john-cappel-on-overseas-contingency-operationsWed, 30 Jul 2014 22:30:00 GMTJohn Cappel on Overseas Contingency OperationsThis week, John Cappel joins Michael to discuss the Overseas Contingency Operations budget.  Cappel work on Budgeting for Foreign Affairs and Defense (BFAD) at the Stimson Center.  John and his colleague, Russel Rumbaugh, just put out a report “A Step Backward, or More to Go? FY15 Overseas Contingency Operations Request.” The Stimson Center focusses on global security challenges, and Cappel and his colleagues in BFAD look into where the money is actually going. Cappel explains how OCO, or Overseas Contingency Operations, contains budget requests that are like supplemental war budgets.  Historically, supplemental budgets often arose in response to some kind of unexpected event, like a natural disaster or some kind of military conflict.  In the past, these supplemental budgets gave way to budgets that took into account the actual conflicts and the supplemental budget requests went away.  The OCO, however, has been around for a long time now. Many feel that the OCO budget has become a bit of a slush fund.  DoD, for its part, is beginning to shift some of the OCO-type requests into the general budget. The OCO Budget also has requests for $5 Billion for the Counterterrisom Partnership Fund (CTPF) with $4 billion for DoD and $1 billion to the Department of State.  There’s also the European Reassurance Initiative with a price tag of $1 billion which mostly goes to DoD.  Cappel refers to both as “head scratchers.” To read more about John Cappel and his work at the the Stimson Center, visit the Budgeting for Foreign Affairs and Defense section of the Stimson Center’s Website. 00:26:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownostimson,dodThis week, John Cappel joins Michael to discuss the Overseas Contingency Operations budget.  Cappel work on Budgeting for Foreign Affairs and Defense (BFAD) athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/29/open-technology-institute-policy-counsel-robyn-greeneSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/29/open-technology-institute-policy-counsel-robyn-greene/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/29/open-technology-institute-policy-counsel-robyn-greeneTue, 29 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMTOpen Technology Institute Policy Counsel, Robyn Greene.Michael sits down with New American Foundation's Open Technology Institute Policy Counsel, Robyn Greene.  The two talk about surveillance and the USA Freedom Act, a bill to end bulk collection.  The discussion includes explaining various Patriot Act powers such as 215 orders and 702 as well as the structure of the FISA court.  They also discuss Executive Order 12333  from the Reagan Administration which also allows for the bulk collection. See OTI’s National Insecurity Event to learn more about the impact that these programs have, and visit the Open Technology Institute to learn more. The interview took place on July 23rd 2014  00:31:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoNSA,Metadata,Bulk Collection,Surveillance,PrivacyMichael sits down with New American Foundation's Open Technology Institute Policy Counsel, Robyn Greene.  The two talk about surveillance and the USA Freedom Achttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/18/coalition-to-reduce-spendingSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/18/coalition-to-reduce-spending/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/18/coalition-to-reduce-spendingFri, 18 Jul 2014 14:30:00 GMTCoalition to Reduce SpendingJonathan Bydlak and Rebekah Johansen of Coalition to Reduce Spending join Michael to talk about their organization.  The Coalition attacks spending like Grover Norquist's Group, Americans for Tax Reform, attacks taxes.  The group offers candidates a pledge which promises not to increase spending without an offset elsewhere. Senator Ted Cruz, South Carolina’s Mark Sanford, Georgia’s Doug Collins and Paul Broun, and Ohio’s Steve Chabot have signed the pledge. The group discusses spending trends, how wars impact spending, as well as mechanisms to keep spending in check.  They also talk about the Budget Control Act (BCA) caps and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) cuts.  Bydlak and Johansen applaud members who are beginning to turn to these as avenues to curtail spending and programs ripe for cutting. The Coalition advocates for a holistic approach to spending rather than a partisan approach where the left refuses to examine entitlements while the right views the defense budget as sacrosanct.  However, it seems many new conservative house members are more open to the idea of putting Pentagon programs on the chopping block when these projects fail to deliver objectives or become white elephants.   Coalition to Reduce Spending advocates an approach that would keep the government spending within its means.  They realize that the government spends money.  They just encourage the government to take a flexible approach that allows it so spend money, but just asks that an increase in a budget for one program or project be met with an offset from another program or project.  Visit Coalition to Reduce Spending to learn more. 00:33:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownospending,DC,pentagon,Budget Control Act,Ted CruzJonathan Bydlak and Rebekah Johansen of Coalition to Reduce Spending join Michael to talk about their organization.  The Coalition attacks spending like Groverhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/04/wendy-jordan-talks-turkey-about-the-f-35Self Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/04/wendy-jordan-talks-turkey-about-the-f-35/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/04/wendy-jordan-talks-turkey-about-the-f-35Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:00:00 GMTWendy Jordan talks “turkey” about the F-35Wendy Jordan, Senior analyst for Taxpayers for Common Sense, talks “turkey” about the F-35 in her new report, “The Unaffordable F-35.” The report comes completely from unclassified, open sources.  Jordan emphasizes that the report examines the F-35 project from the perspective of taxpayers.  The report doesn’t get into the capabilities or technology of the project, but rather if it is a logical expenditure from a taxpayer’s perspective. 00:36:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoF-35,DOD,Taxpayers for Common Sense,Wendy JordanWendy Jordan, Senior analyst for Taxpayers for Common Sense, talks “turkey” about the F-35 in her new report, “The Unaffordable F-35.” The report comes completehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/01/space-the-free-market-frontier-interview-with-edward-hudginsSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/01/space-the-free-market-frontier-interview-with-edward-hudgins/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/07/01/space-the-free-market-frontier-interview-with-edward-hudginsTue, 01 Jul 2014 10:30:00 GMTSpace: The Free-Market Frontier. Interview with Edward HudginsMichael and Edward Hudgins (of the Atlas Society) get together that about SPACE and his new book, Space: The Free-Market Frontier.  Hudgins explains government boondoggles related to space stations, space regulation, rocketry, and rocket manufacturing supply chain issues … like depending on Russian manufacturers for all sorts of equipment. He’s even done stuff with Buzz Aldrin, who walked on the moon (and memorably shouted at it with Liz Lemon). Hudgins, who spent his childhood fascinated with Space and Astronomy, interned at Goddard Space Flight Center and got to follow the first moon landing from a major space center.  Since then, Space has been a passion for him. Hudgins put together his book with the Cato Institute, after a conference he designed on the Free Market and Space.  Hudgins has been working on the free market in space and space travel for some time now.  He points to the deregulation of the air lines that lead to lower prices for consumers.  Despite the deregulation of many industries and sectors, the government maintained a monopoly on space.  Elon Musk, of SpaceX  has revealed a manned capsule to put humans into space.   He advocates for allowing human innovation and entrepreneurship to flourish without government regulation and restriction.  He encourages free, open-market solutions to space travel to make it more affordable and practical for everybody. 00:26:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoHuggins,Space,CATO,MuskMichael and Edward Hudgins (of the Atlas Society) get together that about SPACE and his new book, Space: The Free-Market Frontier.  Hudgins explains governmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/30/dee-coulter-on-the-original-mind-part-2Self Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/30/dee-coulter-on-the-original-mind-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/30/dee-coulter-on-the-original-mind-part-2Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:30:00 GMTDee Coulter on the Original Mind Part 2Original Mind takes us on an odyssey back to our “beginner’s mind” and into our many undeveloped potentials. Through fascinating research, insights, stories, and engaging practices largely overlooked by other “brain science” books, neuro- science and learning pioneer Dee Joy Coulter challenges us to question the conventional definitions and limitations of our minds, and then to move beyond them. This delight-driven odyssey explores a vast landscape of untapped dimensions of consciousness 00:36:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoconsciosuness,Brilliance in Action,mind,meditation music,childrenOriginal Mind takes us on an odyssey back to our “beginner’s mind” and into our many undeveloped potentials. Through fascinating research, insights, stories, anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/23/ken-ford-on-human-performance-and-the-ketogenic-diet id="buffer_tpc_check" src="https://d3ijcis4e2ziok.cloudfront.net/tpc-check.html" style="display: none;"> ]]> id="buffer_tpc_check" src="https://d3ijcis4e2ziok.cloudfront.net/tpc-check.html" style="display: none;"> ]]>Self Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/23/ken-ford-on-human-performance-and-the-ketogenic-diet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/23/ken-ford-on-human-performance-and-the-ketogenic-dietMon, 23 Jun 2014 20:00:00 GMTKen Ford on Human Performance and the Ketogenic Diet id="buffer_tpc_check" src="https://d3ijcis4e2ziok.cloudfront.net/tpc-check.html" style="display: none;"> ]]>Kenneth Ford is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) — a not-for-profit research institute located in Pensacola, Florida. IHMC has grown into one of the nation’s premier research organizations with world-class scientists and engineers investigating a broad range of topics related to building technological systems aimed at amplifying and extending human cognitive and perceptual capacities.  Dr. Ford is the editor or coauthor of hundreds of scientific papers and six books. Dr. Ford’s research interests include: artificial intelligence, cognitive science, human-centered computing, and entrepreneurship in government and academia.                               id="buffer_tpc_check" src="https://d3ijcis4e2ziok.cloudfront.net/tpc-check.html" style="display: none;"> id="buffer_tpc_check" src="https://d3ijcis4e2ziok.cloudfront.net/tpc-check.html" style="display: none;"> 00:38:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoKetogenic Diet,ketones,ketosis,Diet,NutritionKenneth Ford is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) — a not-for-profit research institute locatedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/22/interview-with-chris-preble-cato-vp-for-defense-and-foreign-policy-studiesSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/22/interview-with-chris-preble-cato-vp-for-defense-and-foreign-policy-studies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/22/interview-with-chris-preble-cato-vp-for-defense-and-foreign-policy-studiesSun, 22 Jun 2014 20:30:00 GMTInterview with Chris Preble, CATO VP for Defense and Foreign Policy StudiesMichael and Chris Preble, Vice President for Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, discuss the military and the troop draw-down, implications for the budget and military expenditures, the OCO Budget, and many more things! Preble opines, “[t]he first mission of any country’s military should be defense.  And, I think our military is ... eminently capable of defending the United States from direct threats.  Of course, they’re aided by geography, which still matters, and we, here, our fortunate to be separated from the east and west by wide oceans, and the north and south by relatively friendly and peaceful neighbors.  That’s always been the case.”  (9:43) “So much of our military now is geared to defending other countries that could defend themselves.”  (10:27)  Preble advocates alliances and diplomatic relationships based not on the premise that we defend them, but that they defend themselves.  He preaches deterrence, including nuclear deterrence, but a scaling back of the nuclear arsenal.  He mentions some prior work on deterrence and the work of his colleague, Ben Friedman, on the Nuclear Triad, and also a collaboration between Preble, Friedman, and Matt Fay called “The End of Overkill, Reassessing U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy."   00:25:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoCATO,Preble,Friedman,Defense,F-35Michael and Chris Preble, Vice President for Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, discuss the military and the troop draw-down, implicationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/02/dee-coulter-on-the-original-mind-uncovering-your-natural-brillianceSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/02/dee-coulter-on-the-original-mind-uncovering-your-natural-brilliance/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/06/02/dee-coulter-on-the-original-mind-uncovering-your-natural-brillianceMon, 02 Jun 2014 20:30:00 GMTDee Coulter on the Original Mind: Uncovering Your Natural BrillianceWhat would it feel like to experience the world again like a child—deeply engaged with our senses and filled with wonder and creativity? Original Mind takes us on an odyssey back to our “beginner’s mind” and into our many undeveloped potentials. Through fascinating research, insights, stories, and engaging practices largely overlooked by other “brain science” books, neuro- science and learning pioneer Dee Joy Coulter challenges us to question the conventional definitions and limitations of our minds, and then to move beyond them. This delight-driven odyssey explores a vast landscape of untapped dimensions of consciousness, including: How to see again with the fresh wonder of an infantCalming, Enriching, Magnetizing, and Self-Regulating—four keys to character development and emotional resilienceHow reading profoundly changes our brains, and how to develop the remarkable capacities of the “pre-literate” mindEngaging the body to enrich the art of thinkingBoredom, Complexity, Ambiguity, Permeability, and Novelty—five “tolerances” to liberate creativity and joyProtecting—and expanding—our cognitive faculties as we ageBlending newfound intuitive skills and “school-learned” abilities to navigate the complex demands of the modern world, and much more - More Info - 00:31:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownodevelopment,learning,children,education,psychologyWhat would it feel like to experience the world again like a child—deeply engaged with our senses and filled with wonder and creativity? Original Mind takes ushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/05/05/catherine-divine-on-the-path-of-healingSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/05/05/catherine-divine-on-the-path-of-healing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/05/05/catherine-divine-on-the-path-of-healingMon, 05 May 2014 20:30:00 GMTCatherine Divine on the Path of Healing Catherine Chapman Divine  is a teacher and spiritual activist flowing with Shakti. She has taught in a variety of settings such as Wanderlust Festival, Yoga for Peace, and on the banks of the Ganges river. Each class is facilitated with breath and focused on meditation in movement. Her teaching style is a combination of traditional roots within curious exploration She is a gifted healer who uses her hands, feet, and voice as a universal light channel.  Catherine is an empath who has cultivated a style of healing that is based on deep intuition More inforomation on -Earth Medicine Love work- 00:32:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownohealth,wellness,yoga,masculine power,Masculine and Feminine EnergyCatherine Chapman Divine  is a teacher and spiritual activist flowing with Shakti. She has taught in a variety of settings such as Wanderlust Festival, Yoga fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/30/michael-interviews-representative-mick-mulvaneySelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/30/michael-interviews-representative-mick-mulvaney/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/30/michael-interviews-representative-mick-mulvaneyWed, 30 Apr 2014 14:30:00 GMTMichael interviews Representative Mick MulvaneyMichael Ostrolenk sits down with one of his fiscal heroes, “recovering lawyer” Representative Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District.  The pair discuss Rep. Mulvaney’s standing desk as well as health and wellness practices.  They also talk about the exercise habits of Members of Congress, home décor, gardening, yoga, and swimming. 00:11:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoSC,Mulvaney,Congress,DC,WashingtonMichael Ostrolenk sits down with one of his fiscal heroes, “recovering lawyer” Representative Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District.  Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/26/robert-david-steele-on-open-source-intelligenceSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/26/robert-david-steele-on-open-source-intelligence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/26/robert-david-steele-on-open-source-intelligenceSat, 26 Apr 2014 21:00:00 GMTRobert David Steele on Open Source IntelligenceRobert David Steele, curator of Phi Beta Iota, former CIA clandestine services cases officer and creator of the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, talks about Open Source Intelligence, a movement that he started in 1988, and his recent book, the Open Source Everything Manifesto. Steele found that over 90% of the intelligence gathered by the structured intelligence community is available from public sources.  He realized that embracing the open source community allows for greater exchange of information and more efficient use of taxpayer funds. The Open Source provides a platform that is affordable, interoperable, and scalable.  Steele contends that secrets are not the same as knowledge, and that the Open Source Approach will help to curtail government waste relating to the desire to collection for the sake of collection. Through his discussion with Michael Ostrolenk  Steele explains how using common sense and open source techniques, the U.S. Government can adopt proven methods in the field by Steele over 25 years ago to have a leaner, more effective, more efficient, and more transparent intelligence Community. 00:24:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoOpen Source,Intelligence,Steele,OstrolenkRobert David Steele, curator of Phi Beta Iota, former CIA clandestine services cases officer and creator of the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, talks abouthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/21/john-whitehead-on-a-government-of-wolves-the-emerging-american-police-stateSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/21/john-whitehead-on-a-government-of-wolves-the-emerging-american-police-state/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/04/21/john-whitehead-on-a-government-of-wolves-the-emerging-american-police-stateMon, 21 Apr 2014 20:30:00 GMTJohn Whitehead on "A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State" John W. Whitehead is an attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law and human rights. Whitehead's concern for the persecuted and oppressed led him, in 1982, to establish The Rutherford Institute, a nonprofit civil liberties and human rights organization whose national headquarters are located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Whitehead serves as the Institute’s president and spokesperson, in addition to writing a weekly commentary that is distributed widely to several hundred newspapers, as well as blogs. Whitehead's aggressive, pioneering approach to civil liberties issues has earned him numerous accolades, including the Hungarian Medal of Freedom. His most recent book, A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State, has garnered critical acclaim and been named a finalist in one of the independent publisher book awards. 00:30:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoPolice state,surveillence,privacy,4th amendment,civil libertiesJohn W. Whitehead is an attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law and human rights. Whitehead's concehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/02/18/julie-borowski-4th-amendment-and-nsa-domestic-spyingSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/02/18/julie-borowski-4th-amendment-and-nsa-domestic-spying/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/02/18/julie-borowski-4th-amendment-and-nsa-domestic-spyingTue, 18 Feb 2014 06:30:00 GMTJulie Borowski, 4th Amendment and NSA domestic spyingJulie Borowski , Policy Analyst from Freedom Works talks about NSA domestic spying and the USA Freedom Act  On the show we discuss: *  NSA Domestic spying *  USA Freedom Act *   Rep. Amash Amendment *  Freedom Works Action Alert *   Token Libertarian Girl  00:05:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoNSA,Freedom,LiberterianJulie Borowski , Policy Analyst from Freedom Works talks about NSA domestic spying and the USA Freedom Act  On the show we discuss: *  NSA Domestic spying *http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/02/05/turning-steel-with-ret-navy-seal-dan-cerrilloSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/02/05/turning-steel-with-ret-navy-seal-dan-cerrillo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2014/02/05/turning-steel-with-ret-navy-seal-dan-cerrilloWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:00 GMTTurning Steel with ret- Navy SEAL Dan Cerrillo  Dan Cerrillo  is a Senior Coach for SEALFIT, and owner of CrossFit Bellevue in Bellevue, WA. Coach Dan is a former Navy SEAL (BUD/S class 194) with more than 13 years experience in the SEAL teams. While on active duty, Dan completed six overseas deployments, including over a hundred combat operations during Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cerrillo was also a Master Trainer at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. Turning Steel is a comprehensive training program that covers Short and Long Range Shooting, Cover, Concealment and Stalking, Immediate Action Drills, Close Quarter Battle, Personal Defense 00:32:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoSEAL,UDT,NAVY,PERSONAL DEFENE,CQBDan Cerrillo  is a Senior Coach for SEALFIT, and owner of CrossFit Bellevue in Bellevue, WA. Coach Dan is a former Navy SEAL (BUD/S class 194) with more thanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/21/john-durant-author-and-health-entrepreneurSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/21/john-durant-author-and-health-entrepreneur/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/21/john-durant-author-and-health-entrepreneurThu, 21 Nov 2013 21:00:00 GMTJohn Durant , author and health entrepreneur.John recently released his first book – The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health – in which he advocates using evolutionary principles to combat the global epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions.  All animals, human or otherwise, thrive when we mimic key elements of their natural habitat. From diet to movement to sleep, this evolutionary perspective sheds light on some of our most pressing health concerns. What is causing the rise of chronic conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and depression? 00:45:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoPaleo,Paleo diet,primal,evolutionary,BiologyJohn recently released his first book – The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health – in which he advocates using evolutionary principles to combathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/18/ofer-erez-on-the-sugi-approach-to-human-health-and-well-beingSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/18/ofer-erez-on-the-sugi-approach-to-human-health-and-well-being/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/18/ofer-erez-on-the-sugi-approach-to-human-health-and-well-beingMon, 18 Nov 2013 20:30:00 GMTOfer Erez on the Sugi approach to human health and well-beingSugi Health and Fitness approaches the human body as one system, comprised of many sub-systems – all of which must be in good balance with each other to attain the best possible health. Oferis a Yoga Master, a certified therapist, Reiki Master and certified Feldenkrais® teacher. He has written numerous articles on improving coordination and range of motion and holistic exercise. 00:41:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoSugi Health and Fitness approaches the human body as one system, comprised of many sub-systems – all of which must be in good balance with each other to attainhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/13/tina-m-benson-soulwhisperer-and-transpersonaljungian-oriented-coachSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/13/tina-m-benson-soulwhisperer-and-transpersonaljungian-oriented-coach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/13/tina-m-benson-soulwhisperer-and-transpersonaljungian-oriented-coachWed, 13 Nov 2013 20:30:00 GMTTina M. Benson, SoulWhisperer and Transpersonal/Jungian-oriented coachTina M. Benson, M.A., is a modern-day SoulWhisperer and Transpersonal/Jungian-oriented coach. She has over 30 years experience teaching, leading, and facilitating individuals, couples, large and small groups in the United States and abroad in consciousness explorations, chakra initiation/meditation retreats, couples and women's retreats, ecstatic dancing, Voice Dialogue, Enneagram, chanting, ritual, and travel to sacred sites around the world.  She is the founder and creater of the SoulSpeaks Project, and is also a non-denominational ordained minister, officiating at weddings, birth, death and other life-passages and celebrations. 00:43:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoTina M. Benson, M.A., is a modern-day SoulWhisperer and Transpersonal/Jungian-oriented coach. She has over 30 years experience teaching, leading, and facilitatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/06/mark-forman-on-phd-on-integral-psychotherapySelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/06/mark-forman-on-phd-on-integral-psychotherapy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/11/06/mark-forman-on-phd-on-integral-psychotherapyWed, 06 Nov 2013 20:30:00 GMTMark Forman on Ph.D on Integral PsychotherapyMark Forman, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Clinical Director of Life Design Centre, an innovative psychotherapy studio dedicated to changing the lives of individuals, couples, children, and families. His text— A Guide to Integral Psychotherapy: Complexity, Integration, and Spirituality in Practice — is one of the seminal works in the field on Integral Psychotherapy. He is also currently co-editing his second text which applies Integral principles to diversity issues. It will be published in 2014. 00:57:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoIntegral,consciousness,psychotherapy,psychology,complexityMark Forman, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Clinical Director of Life Design Centre, an innovative psychotherapy studio dedicated to changing thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/10/30/rob-mcnamara-on-creating-the-elegant-selfSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/10/30/rob-mcnamara-on-creating-the-elegant-self/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/10/30/rob-mcnamara-on-creating-the-elegant-selfWed, 30 Oct 2013 19:30:00 GMTRob McNamara on Creating the Elegant Self Rob McNamara on Creating the Elegant SelfRob McNamara is the author of The Elegant Self and Strength to Awaken00:57:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoIntegral,Adult development,psychological development,evolution,consciousnessRob McNamara on Creating the Elegant SelfRob McNamara is the author of The Elegant Self and Strength to Awakenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/09/16/josette-luvmour-phd-on-natural-learning-relationships-nlrSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/09/16/josette-luvmour-phd-on-natural-learning-relationships-nlr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/09/16/josette-luvmour-phd-on-natural-learning-relationships-nlrMon, 16 Sep 2013 06:00:00 GMTJosette Luvmour, PhD on Natural Learning Relationships (NLR)Josette Luvmour, PhD is a an educator in human development and consultant who specializes in child development, adult development, and sustainable family relationships. She serves in the non-profit sector as Director of Family and Professional Development at Summa Institute (www.summainstitute.org), a nonprofit organization that provides Natural Learning Relationships™ programs to students, families, and professionals. In addition to her26-year consulting practice at Luvmour Consulting, LLC (www.luvmourconsulting.com), she is author of five books and numerous journal articles and chapters that focus on building positive relationships with children.   In her doctoral work, Josette specialized in the developmental experiences of adults meeting children’s developmental imperatives. Josette lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband of 32 years and close to their children and grandchildren.  Together, Josette Luvmour, PhD and Ba Luvmour, MA created and developed Natural Learning Relationships (NLR) – a whole-child understanding of child development that supports optimal well-being in children. NLR is the basis and philosophical foundation of all programs at Summa Institute. They have been using NLR with children, families, educators, and therapists since 1993. Educators, consultants, and seminar leaders, Josette and Ba are advisors to public and private schools as well as authors specializing in whole-child development, education, and family dynamics. Links related to Josette's work: Summa Institute website: http://summainstitute.org/ 00:35:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoJosette Luvmour PhD,Natural Learning Relationships,NLR,Ba Luvmour MA,child developmentJosette Luvmour, PhD is a an educator in human development and consultant who specializes in child development, adult development, and sustainable family relatihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/09/05/understanding-happiness-and-human-well-beingSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/09/05/understanding-happiness-and-human-well-being/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/09/05/understanding-happiness-and-human-well-beingThu, 05 Sep 2013 20:30:00 GMTUnderstanding Happiness and Human Well-Being Nance Lucas, PhD, the Executive Director of the Center for Consciousness & Transformation at George Mason University and Sara Oliveri, BA, MAPP, who is a life coach, speaker, and business owner speak about their new class at GMU on happiness and well-being.  The course is both informative and experiential in which students explore the science behind building a meaningful life, sustaining happiness, cultivating positive relationships, experiencing positive emotions, and achieving higher levels of well-being in life.  00:48:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownowell-being,Happiness,Health,positive psychology,consciousnessNance Lucas, PhD, the Executive Director of the Center for Consciousness & Transformation at George Mason University and Sara Oliveri, BA, MAPP, who is a life chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/08/07/barclay-powers-on-the-transpersonal-selfSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/08/07/barclay-powers-on-the-transpersonal-self/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/08/07/barclay-powers-on-the-transpersonal-selfWed, 07 Aug 2013 19:30:00 GMTBarclay Powers on the Transpersonal SelfBarclay Powers is an author and futurist filmmaker. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from Columbia University and has an extensive background as an independent scholar. He has studied Chinese, Tibetan and Indian meditation, yoga and martial arts traditions for more than 30 years. Powers is currently releasing multiple media projects worldwide in film and print, related to the evolution of consciousness based on his studies with numerous masters of ancient wisdom traditions. His most recent film, The Lost Secret of Immortality, based on his book, won best spiritual/religious/Christian film at the Great Lakes International Film Festival, 2012, the Silver Palm Award at the Mexico International Film Festival, 2012 and best spiritual documentary at the New York International Film Festival, 2011. See his website atwww.lostsecretofimmortality.com for information on the book, graphic novel and film.00:56:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoconsciousness,Original Self,transpersonal,Buddha Nature,spiritualityBarclay Powers is an author and futurist filmmaker. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from Columbia University and has an extensive backgrounhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/08/05/tripp-lanier-on-the-new-manSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/08/05/tripp-lanier-on-the-new-man/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/08/05/tripp-lanier-on-the-new-manMon, 05 Aug 2013 18:00:00 GMTTripp Lanier on the New Man Tripp Lanier is a men’s coach and host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp. As a coach, Tripp has helped men all over the world break out of mediocre lives, do what they love, and navigate the challenging world of relationships. The New Man Life online course brings his teachings to an even broader audience. New Man Podcast  00:36:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownomasculinity,coaching,men,sex,genderTripp Lanier is a men’s coach and host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp. As a coach, Tripp has helped men all over the worldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/31/kimberly-boone-on-floatation-tanks-and-healing-the-soulSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/31/kimberly-boone-on-floatation-tanks-and-healing-the-soul/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/31/kimberly-boone-on-floatation-tanks-and-healing-the-soulWed, 31 Jul 2013 19:30:00 GMTKimberly Boone on Floatation Tanks and Healing the Soul   Kimberly Keller Boone found her life in ruins from years of alcholol and drug abuse.  Her family and community were devastated as well as her health and well-being.  This set her on a spiritual path which included discovering the sensory deprivation tank (float tank) and its benefits on healing mind, body and spirit.  Seeing the benefits on her own life, she decided she wanted to be of service to others and opened up a floatation tank company in the DC Metro Area.  Her story is one of healing and service.  Seven Theories of Floating HOPE Floats  Twitter HopeFloatsUSA FaceBook 00:39:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownofloatation tank,Sensory Deprivation,Relaxation,Stress Management,healingKimberly Keller Boone found her life in ruins from years of alcholol and drug abuse.  Her family and community were devastated as well as her health and welhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/25/my-islam-a-conversation-with-amir-nasrCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/25/my-islam-a-conversation-with-amir-nasr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/25/my-islam-a-conversation-with-amir-nasrThu, 25 Jul 2013 13:00:00 GMTMy Islam; A conversation with Amir Nasr Described by The Economist as “puckish” and by WIRED as a “formidable speaker,” Amir Ahmad Nasr is a sought-after cultural commentator, activist, and marketing strategist who regularly sheds light on one of the most important emerging trends of our time: how the Internet-driven Millennial revolution is redefining business, culture, and politics.   He is the author of the inspirational book My Isl@m: How Fundamentalism Stole My Mind–and Doubt Freed My Soul, selected as one of Foreign Policy’s top 25 books to read in 2013. My Isl@am has been described by prominent media professor Clay Shirky as “a love letter to freedom of speech,” and by graphic novelist G. Willow Wilson as a book that “sheds light on a generation of revolutionary life-hackers poised to change the global conversation about religion and politics.” from 00:48:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoIslam,Culture,Tradition,Reason,mysticismDescribed by The Economist as “puckish” and by WIRED as a “formidable speaker,” Amir Ahmad Nasr is a sought-after cultural commentator, activist, and marketinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/24/john-forman-on-integral-leadershipManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/24/john-forman-on-integral-leadership/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/24/john-forman-on-integral-leadershipWed, 24 Jul 2013 19:30:00 GMTJohn Forman on 'Integral' Leadership An expert in the role of organizational culture and values, his work reflects the many ways that people make meaning and address change in their work-lives.  John works with clients to integrate tools and technologies that achieve performance breakthroughs and other objectives.  - Learn more about John   Integral Leadership: The Next Half-Step 00:42:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoIntegral,Perspective,Leadership,Business,cultureAn expert in the role of organizational culture and values, his work reflects the many ways that people make meaning and address change in their work-lives.  Johttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/05/kundalini-from-natures-womb-into-world-of-human-possibilityPsychologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/05/kundalini-from-natures-womb-into-world-of-human-possibility/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/07/05/kundalini-from-natures-womb-into-world-of-human-possibilityFri, 05 Jul 2013 19:30:00 GMTKundalini-From Nature's Womb into World of Human Possibility Stuart Sovatsky Ph.D.  is currently copresident of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and was lead-producer of the forty-country, World Congress on Psychology and Spirituality in India, 2008, where the Office of the Dalai Lama assigned the Prime Minister of Tibet (L. Samdong) to keynote. He has performed Sanskrit chanting in hundreds of conferences, ceremonies and retreats, worldwide, and have led Holocaust Healing (Freiburg) and Post-apartheid01:20:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoDalai Lama,Psychology,Sovatsky,Sanskrit,HolocaustStuart Sovatsky Ph.D.  is currently copresident of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and was lead-producer of the forty-country, World Congress onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/26/david-rutherford-navy-seal-behavioral-change-agentSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/26/david-rutherford-navy-seal-behavioral-change-agent/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/26/david-rutherford-navy-seal-behavioral-change-agentWed, 26 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMTDavid Rutherford, Navy SEAL & Behavioral Change Agent David B. Rutherford is a former US Navy SEAL, Medic and Instructor. As a motivational speaker, he injects audiences with powerful information through high energy, multimedia presentations. His long lasting impact resulting from extraordinary expertise in topics of Self-Confidence and Team Life masterfully balances how to motivate and inspire others to commmit to living a ‘Squared Away’ life. His persistent emphasis on living a team orientated lifestyle and forging individual Self-Confidence truly inspires all attendees. More on David 00:55:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoSEAL,Motivation,Behavior Change,Frog Logics,ConfidenceDavid B. Rutherford is a former US Navy SEAL, Medic and Instructor. As a motivational speaker, he injects audiences with powerful information through high energhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/19/pete-sepp-on-defending-america-and-defending-taxpayersMilitaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/19/pete-sepp-on-defending-america-and-defending-taxpayers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/19/pete-sepp-on-defending-america-and-defending-taxpayersWed, 19 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMTPete Sepp on Defending America and Defending Taxpayers As Executive Vice President, Pete Sepp serves as deputy to NTU President Duane Parde. In this role, Sepp has helped to develop the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union's (NTU) government affairs, public relations, and promotional strategies. Sepp also oversees strategic planning efforts for NTU and its staff. Additionally, Sepp directs and supervises the research and educational operations of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF).  He has written and edited numerous policy papers, informational publications, and activist manuals, as well as studies on topics such as Congressional perquisites and citizen-initiated tax revolts. He has testified before Congress on matters ranging from Government-Sponsored Enterprises in lending to Medicare reforms, and has lectured in the U.S. and abroad on issues such as tax administration reform. Sepp is Editor-in-Chief of NTU's award-winning periodical publication, Dollars & Sense. Sepp has appeared on every major television network, and regularly provides interviews and commentaries to cable channels such as CNN, MSNBC, and the Fox News Channel. He is a frequent guest on radio programs from coast-to-coast, and has been widely featured in print media, including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, and Money Magazine.  Defending America Defending Taxpayers Report 00:32:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownodefense,military,pentagon,spending,debtAs Executive Vice President, Pete Sepp serves as deputy to NTU President Duane Parde. In this role, Sepp has helped to develop the 362,000-member National Taxphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/12/natasha-vita-more-on-transhumanismSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/12/natasha-vita-more-on-transhumanism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/12/natasha-vita-more-on-transhumanismWed, 12 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMTNatasha Vita-More on Transhumanism Natasha Vita-More, PhD is a designer and author whose research concerns human enhancement and radical life extension. Dr. Vita-More designed the pioneering “Primo Posthuman” prototype and networked identity “Platform Diverse Body”. She is co-editor and contributing author of The Transhumanist Reader: Classical and Contemporary Essays on the Science, Technology, and Philosophy of the Future Human. Her writings have been published in numerous books and academic journals such as Technoetic Arts, Evolution haute couture, Metaverse Creativity, New Realities: Being Syncretic, Beyond Darwin, and D’ARS. Wired called Vita-More an "early adopter of revolutionary changes" and Village Voice claimed she is "a role model for superlongevity".  Featured in LAWeekly, The New York Times, and U.S. News & World Report, Vita-More has appeared in numerous televised documentaries on the future. She received Special Recognition at Women in Video and has exhibited at the London Contemporary Art Museum, Niet Normaal, and the Moscow Film Festival. Dr. Vita-More is an adjunct professor at the University of Advancing Technology, Chairman of Humanity+, and Fellow at Institute for Ethics & Emerging Technologies.     00:52:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownotranshumanism,technology,ethics,futurist,enhancementNatasha Vita-More, PhD is a designer and author whose research concerns human enhancement and radical life extension. Dr. Vita-More designed the pioneering “Prihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/11/elza-maalouf-on-memetic-patterns-in-the-middle-eastPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/11/elza-maalouf-on-memetic-patterns-in-the-middle-east/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/11/elza-maalouf-on-memetic-patterns-in-the-middle-eastTue, 11 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMTElza Maalouf on Memetic Patterns in the Middle EastElza S. Maalouf is the co-founder and CEO of the Center for Human Emergence-Middle East. She was born in Lebanon and is a former attorney and business executive. Elza is now leading innovation within the Arab world to identify complex thinking that will unblock many of the stalemates and facilitate the emergence of Arabs into their 21st century Renaissance. She is engaged in various integral projects in Lebanon, Syria, Palestinian Territories and Kuwait. Elza's biography 00:44:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoArab,Memetics,Middle East,Spiral Dynamics,PalestineElza S. Maalouf is the co-founder and CEO of the Center for Human Emergence-Middle East. She was born in Lebanon and is a former attorney and business executivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/06/stuart-sovatsky-phd-on-a-post-genital-pubertyPsychologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/06/stuart-sovatsky-phd-on-a-post-genital-puberty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/06/stuart-sovatsky-phd-on-a-post-genital-pubertyThu, 06 Jun 2013 20:30:00 GMTStuart Sovatsky Ph.D. on a Post- Genital Puberty   Stuart Sovatsky Ph.D is currently copresident of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and was lead producer for the forty-country World Congress on Psychology and Spirituality in India in 2008. Dr. Sovatsky books  and articles01:15:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoYoga,Kundalini,India,Developmental Psychology,spiritualityStuart Sovatsky Ph.D is currently copresident of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and was lead producer for the forty-country World Congresshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/05/veronique-de-rugy-on-defense-spending-and-the-economyPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/05/veronique-de-rugy-on-defense-spending-and-the-economy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/05/veronique-de-rugy-on-defense-spending-and-the-economyWed, 05 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMTVeronique de Rugy on Defense Spending and the Economy Veronique de Rugy is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her primary research interests include the U.S. economy, federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition, and financial privacy issues. Her popular weekly charts, published by the Mercatus Center, address economic issues ranging from lessons on creating sustainable economic growth to the implications of government tax and fiscal policies. She has testified numerous times in front of Congress on the effects of fiscal stimulus, debt and deficits, and regulation on the economy. de Rugy writes regular columns for Reason magazine, the Washington Examiner, and blogs about economics at National Review Online’s The Corner and at Big Government. Her charts, articles, and commentary have been featured in a wide range of media outlets including the Reality Check segment on Bloomberg Television’s Street Smart, New York Times’ Room for Debate, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN International, Stossel, 20/20, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, and Fox News. She is a former resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, policy analyst at the Cato Institute, and research fellow at theAtlas Economic Research Foundation. Before moving to the United States, de Rugy directed academic programs in France for the Institute for Humane Studies-Europe. http://mercatus.org/veronique-de-rugy Defense Spending and the Economy  00:28:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoDefense,Pentagon,Economy,debt,deficitsVeronique de Rugy is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her primary research interests include the U.S. economy, federhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/03/stuart-sovatsky-phd-on-a-post-genital-pubertyReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/03/stuart-sovatsky-phd-on-a-post-genital-puberty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/06/03/stuart-sovatsky-phd-on-a-post-genital-pubertyMon, 03 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMTStuart Sovatsky Ph.D. on a Spiritual approach to Counseling Stuart led his high school in first-ever, northern states school “busing” racial integration (1966-67) as his  most-proud “cross-cultural” accomplishment.  From 1977-79, he, founded one of the earliest of yoga-holistic centers in the US, co-created the first E-W trance-chant band in the US, wrote and administered Federal grants ($1.5M in 2013 dollars) for first-ever,juvenile incarceration yoga-meditation, soil-reclamation gardening, wilderness camping, in-school meditation, flophouse psychiatric yoga and music therapy projects. Stuart is currently copresident of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and was lead-producer of the forty-country, World Congress on Psychology and Spirituality in India, 2008, where the Office of the Dalai Lama assigned the Prime Minister of Tibet (L. Samdong) to keynote. He has performed Sanskrit chanting in hundreds of conferences, ceremonies and retreats, worldwide, and have led Holocaust Healing (Freiburg) and Post-apartheid Healing (Johannesburg) chanting events and was secretly flown to Slovenia, post-911, to chant over the dying chair of Unaligned Nations of the World, Janez Drnovsek and has led seven kundalini and tantra retreats in Moscow. Dr Sovatsky has authored the “History of East-West Psychology (Euro-Hinduism)” chapter for the Columbia University Desk Companion on Eastern Religion, edited and at the request of Robert Thurman, Words From the Soul: Time, E/W Spirituality and Psychotherapeutic Narrative, and the 2014  The Art of Advanced Spiritual Intimacy and the Love poem, Your Perfect Lips.    00:46:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoKundalini,Yoga,Transpersonal,psychology,tantraStuart led his high school in first-ever, northern states school “busing” racial integration (1966-67) as his  most-proud “cross-cultural” accomplishment.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/15/peter-obrien-on-intelligence-reform-part-2Militaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/15/peter-obrien-on-intelligence-reform-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/15/peter-obrien-on-intelligence-reform-part-2Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:00 GMTPeter O'Brien on Intelligence Reform Part 2Peter O’Brien has more than 30 years of successful leadership, management and planning experience in leading organizations from a handful to several thousand, from a single site to orchestrating simultaneous operations at three-dozen locations on four separate continents. Mr. O’Brien’s Navy career included ten years at sea, more than a dozen years stationed overseas and multiple deployments, providing the opportunity to study, practice and execute the widest possible range of leadership and planning skills. He has participated in planning and execution of military operations from the tactical to the strategic level in the Middle East, North Africa and East Asia. He is a recognized SME in strategic planning, intelligence, the Middle East and the Far East.00:58:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownointelligence reform,North Korea,Syria,North Africa,Future threatsPeter O’Brien has more than 30 years of successful leadership, management and planning experience in leading organizations from a handful to several thousand, fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/13/dave-asprey-on-having-a-healthier-and-happier-babyHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/13/dave-asprey-on-having-a-healthier-and-happier-baby/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/13/dave-asprey-on-having-a-healthier-and-happier-babyMon, 13 May 2013 19:00:00 GMTDave Asprey on Having A Healthier and Happier Baby Dave is President of Smart Life Forum, an 18-year-old nonprofit group focused on optimal wellness and longevity. His writing has been published in the New York Times and Salon.com. Companies like Cisco Systems and Google have invited him to speak to employees about health. In the 90s, Dave applied problem solving techniques from the computer networking industry to solve his own health problems, losing 100 lbs. and keeping it off permanently. In the process, he became an expert in nutrition and metabolic function. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a BS from Cal State.00:33:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoprenatal,perinatal,consciousness,diet,babyDave is President of Smart Life Forum, an 18-year-old nonprofit group focused on optimal wellness and longevity. His writing has been published in the New Yorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/08/ben-king-armor-down-on-working-with-vets-with-meditationMilitaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/08/ben-king-armor-down-on-working-with-vets-with-meditation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/05/08/ben-king-armor-down-on-working-with-vets-with-meditationWed, 08 May 2013 20:00:00 GMTBen King , Armor Down on working with vets with meditation Ben returned from Iraq in 2007. For six months he was flying high. Then the euphoria of returning home wore off and he was left with sleepless nights and a surprising amount of stress and physical discomfort. He spent the next 2 years worth of trial and error trying to figure out how to use mindfulness and exercise to calm his mind and realign his body for a civilian lifestyle. The Army taught him how to up armor his mind and body for War. He taught himself how to Armor Down. 00:34:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownomeditation,yoga,veterans,vets,ptsdBen returned from Iraq in 2007. For six months he was flying high. Then the euphoria of returning home wore off and he was left with sleepless nights and a surphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/10/eric-wolterstorff-on-social-traumaCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/10/eric-wolterstorff-on-social-trauma/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/10/eric-wolterstorff-on-social-traumaWed, 10 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMTEric Wolterstorff on Social Trauma  Eric Wolterstorff is an expert on societal and individual responses to traumatic events. He has founded three businesses and spent over 25 years helping leaders manage crises, including post-Katrina New Orleans, Germany, and Indonesia; and has been conducting social trauma analyses on the US, Germany, Israel, Japan, and Rwanda. He is current focusing on governance relationships between wealthy countries and developing countries responding to impending threats, current crises, or large-scale traumas.00:58:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownotrauma,somatics,culture,PTSD,ConflictEric Wolterstorff is an expert on societal and individual responses to traumatic events. He has founded three businesses and spent over 25 years helping leaderhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/09/peter-obrein-on-us-intelligence-reformWarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/09/peter-obrein-on-us-intelligence-reform/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/09/peter-obrein-on-us-intelligence-reformTue, 09 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMTPeter O'Brein on U.S. Intelligence Reform Peter O’Brien has more than 30 years of successful leadership, management and planning experience in leading organizations from a handful to several thousand, from a single site to orchestrating simultaneous operations at three-dozen locations on four separate continents. Mr. O’Brien’s Navy career included ten years at sea, more than a dozen years stationed overseas and multiple deployments, providing the opportunity to study, practice and execute the widest possible range of leadership and planning skills. He has participated in planning and execution of military operations from the tactical to the strategic level in the Middle East, North Africa and East Asia. He is a recognized SME in strategic planning, intelligence, the Middle East and the Far East.00:46:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoIntelligence reform,CIA,DIA,Naval Intelligence,StrategicPeter O’Brien has more than 30 years of successful leadership, management and planning experience in leading organizations from a handful to several thousand, fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/03/col-douglas-macgregor-on-21st-century-us-militaryMilitaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/03/col-douglas-macgregor-on-21st-century-us-military/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/04/03/col-douglas-macgregor-on-21st-century-us-militaryWed, 03 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMTCol. Douglas Macgregor on 21st Century U.S. Military Col. Douglas Macgregor, USA (Ret) is a decorated combat veternan with a Ph.D. in international relations from UVA.  He is the author of Breaking the Phalanx   Warriors Rage: The Great Tank Battle of 73 Eastings and Tranformation Under Fire. More about Col Macgregor    00:49:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoMilitary,pentagon,Army,Navy,MarinesCol. Douglas Macgregor, USA (Ret) is a decorated combat veternan with a Ph.D. in international relations from UVA.  He is the author of Breaking the Phalanxhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/03/13/derek-leebaert-on-us-national-securityMilitaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/03/13/derek-leebaert-on-us-national-security/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/03/13/derek-leebaert-on-us-national-securityWed, 13 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMTDerek Leebaert on U.S. National Security Derek Leebaert, who has taught foreign policy at Georgetown University for fifteen years, is a partner in the Swiss management consulting firm, MAP AG. His previous books include The Fifty-Year Wound: How America's Cold War Victory Shapes Our World (2002) and To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations from Achilles to Al Qaeda (2006). He is also a coauthor of the MIT Press trilogy on the information technology revolution, and a founding editor of International Security and The International Economy, as well as editorial board member of European Security. He served in the US Marine Corps Reserve and is a director of the U.S. Army Historical Foundation, Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C., and of other public service institutions.00:35:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoforeign policy,Special Operations,Middle East,CIA,Al QaedaDerek Leebaert, who has taught foreign policy at Georgetown University for fifteen years, is a partner in the Swiss management consulting firm, MAP AG. His prevhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/02/27/col-douglas-macgregor-on-pentagon-reformMilitaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/02/27/col-douglas-macgregor-on-pentagon-reform/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/02/27/col-douglas-macgregor-on-pentagon-reformWed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:00 GMTCol. Douglas Macgregor on Pentagon ReformCol. Douglas Macgregor, USA (Ret.) is a decorated combat veteran with a Ph.D. in international relations from UVA.  He is the author of Breaking the Phalanx  Warrior's Rage: The Great Tank Battle of 73 Easting and Tranformation Under Fire and is a frequent guest on television and radio news shows.     00:49:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoPentagon,Army,Threat Analysis,China,war on terrorCol. Douglas Macgregor, USA (Ret.) is a decorated combat veteran with a Ph.D. in international relations from UVA.  He is the author of Breaking the Phalanx  Wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/01/30/dave-asprey-bullet-proof-executive-on-bio-hackingHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/01/30/dave-asprey-bullet-proof-executive-on-bio-hacking/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2013/01/30/dave-asprey-bullet-proof-executive-on-bio-hackingWed, 30 Jan 2013 21:00:00 GMTDave Asprey, Bullet Proof Executive on Bio-Hacking Dave Asprey is a Silicon Valley investor, computer security expert, and entrepreneur who spent 15 years and $250,000 to hack his own biology. Some of the topics discussed in this interview include:  Noorotropics, EQ, Holotropic , non-ordinary states of consciousness, perinatal psychology, Holotropic Breathwork, coffee, Epi Genetics, sleep, sex and making babies.  Dave's websites mentioned during the show are Bullet Proof Executive   & Better Baby Book        00:46:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownobiohacking,holotropic breath work,performance,sex,experimentationDave Asprey is a Silicon Valley investor, computer security expert, and entrepreneur who spent 15 years and $250,000 to hack his own biology. Some of the tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/20/fda-assault-on-access-to-dietary-supplementsHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/20/fda-assault-on-access-to-dietary-supplements/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/20/fda-assault-on-access-to-dietary-supplementsTue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:00 GMTFDA Assault on Access to Dietary Supplements In 1994 Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) to protect consumers ability to purchase dietary supplements. Now 17 years later, the FDA is attempting to re-interpret this act and impose regulations that could shut down the dietary supplement industry. In this podcast, Michael Ostrolenk interviews James Gormley – Vice President and Senior Policy Adviser of Citizens for Health – about their efforts to stop the over-regulation of these popular medical products and organize the vast consumer and industry opposition to these draconian measures. The FDA states that this “guidance” will protect consumers, but in reality the opposite is true; it will harm them by preventing patients from obtaining effective treatments and remedies outside of the control of the medical industrial complex. After listening to the podcast, visit www.Citizens.org to learn what you can do to help. 00:17:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoDSHEA,FDA,dietary supplements,NDI,FreedomIn 1994 Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) to protect consumers ability to purchase dietary supplements. Now 17 years lahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/19/inside-seal-team-sixPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/19/inside-seal-team-six/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/19/inside-seal-team-sixMon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:00 GMTInside SEAL Team SixDon Mann spent 18 years as a Navy SEAL and was a member of the exclusive and elite SEAL Team Six for 8 of those years.  Following the events of May 2, 2011 and the raid on the Osama Bin Laden compound by SEAL Team Six, Don felt compelled to give the world a glimpse into this secretive military unit and wrote Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America’s Elite Warriors.  Mr. Mann joins Michael Ostrolenk in this podcast to discuss his book – parts of which have been censored by the U.S. Government.  In addition to revealing the history of this special ops force, Mr. Mann also gives his assessment of the possible consequences of  President Obama’s decision to publicly acknowledge the existence of the team including divulging the identities of its members. Michael and Don also discuss what it takes to build the mental and physicial toughness needed to become a SEAL and the extreme psychological, fitness, and endurance challenges these men face. Don Mann is also the author of The Modern Day Gunslinger: The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual and the forthcoming The U.S. Navy SEAL Survival Handbook. 00:47:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoSEAL team six,military,special ops,warriors,eliteDon Mann spent 18 years as a Navy SEAL and was a member of the exclusive and elite SEAL Team Six for 8 of those years.  Following the events of May 2, 2011 andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/17/should-corporations-have-the-same-rights-as-peoplePolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/17/should-corporations-have-the-same-rights-as-people/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/17/should-corporations-have-the-same-rights-as-peopleSat, 17 Dec 2011 19:00:00 GMTShould Corporations Have the Same Rights as People? Corporations are artificial creations of the state and receive special protections from the state. Thus, claims attorney and author Jeff Clements, corporations should not have the same Constitutional rights as individuals even though some argue that they are simply organized associations of individuals.  In this interview with Michael Ostrolenk, Mr. Clements outlines his belief that many of the abuses of crony capitalism are allowed by corporations exploiting these illegitimate “rights.” He also exposes how tobacco industry attorney turned Supreme Court Justice, Lewis Powell, helped to spearhead the creation of a constitutional right to corporate “speech” which was recently strengthened by the Citizens United decision.  Read more about this issue (and buy his new book Corporations Are Not People) at Mr. Clement’s website http://CorporationsAreNotPeople.com. 00:22:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownocorporations,rights,Constitution,citizens,Supreme CourtCorporations are artificial creations of the state and receive special protections from the state. Thus, claims attorney and author Jeff Clements, corporatiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/03/practice-guidelines-sound-science-or-marketing-hypeHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/03/practice-guidelines-sound-science-or-marketing-hype/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/12/03/practice-guidelines-sound-science-or-marketing-hypeSat, 03 Dec 2011 19:00:00 GMTPractice Guidelines: sound science or marketing hype? Physicians were once trained and encouraged to use critical thinking skills coupled with scientific knowledge to make diagnoses for their patients. Increasingly however, doctors are pressured by the government and insurance company bureaucrats writing their checks into substituting rigid practice guidelines for the physician’s own judgement. In this podcast interview with Michael Ostrolenk, Richard Amerling, MD summarizes how these top-down, one-size-fits-all, “cookbook” protocols hurt patients. Dr. Amerling is  Associate Professor of clinical medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and the Director of Outpatient Dialysis at the Beth Israel Medical Center. Practice guidelines are too often both financed and written by the pharmaceutical industry and thus become biased towards favoring treatments benefitting these companies. In addition to discussing the scientific flaws in such guidelines, Dr. Amerling also explains why Obamacare will further entrench them and punish doctors who treat patients on an individualized basis. Read Dr. Amerling‘s latest article “Practice Guidelines – Fail Again.” 00:15:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoknowledge,practice guidelines,physician judgement,cookbook medicine,biasedPhysicians were once trained and encouraged to use critical thinking skills coupled with scientific knowledge to make diagnoses for their patients. Increasinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/11/21/elena-kagan-the-justice-who-knew-too-muchPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/11/21/elena-kagan-the-justice-who-knew-too-much/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/11/21/elena-kagan-the-justice-who-knew-too-muchMon, 21 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMTElena Kagan: The Justice Who Knew Too Much In this interview, Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Carrie Severino, Policy Director of the Judicial Crisis Network, about their new report: “Elena Kagan: The Justice Who Knew Too Much. Ms. Severino was previously a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and to Judge David B. Sentelle of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School, cum laude, of Duke University, and holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics from Michigan State University. The report begins: “At least eight of the Supreme Court’s nine members will soon decide whether to review the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”). The only question is whether Elena Kagan, the Court’s most junior Justice, will also pass judgment on President Obama’s signature law or recuse herself because of her role in defending PPACA’s constitutionality as President Obama’s Solicitor General. As President Obama’s top advocate, Kagan headed the office responsible for formulating the Administration’s defense of PPACA—and oversaw the arguments both on appeal and in the lower courts because of PPACA’s national importance. The President is now asking her to adopt the very same positions her office helped craft for him on this matter, but this time, as a Supreme Court Justice. Her jump from advocate to judge on the same issue raises profound questions about the propriety of her continued participation in the case. Moreover, the legitimacy of any decision where she is in the majority or plurality would be instantly suspect if she chooses not to recuse herself.” 00:06:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoSupreme Court,Kagan,Obamacare,arguments,recuseIn this interview, Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Carrie Severino, Policy Director of the Judicial Crisis Network, about their new report: “Elena Kagan: The Jhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/11/21/one-size-fits-all-usda-dietary-guidelines-dont-workPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/11/21/one-size-fits-all-usda-dietary-guidelines-dont-work/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/11/21/one-size-fits-all-usda-dietary-guidelines-dont-workMon, 21 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT“One-size-fits-all” USDA dietary guidelines don’t work Adele Hite is the Policy Chair and founder of the Healthy Nation Coalition. The coalition works to expose the flaws and misuse of science in the formation of our nation’s dietary guidelines. Promulgated by USDA, these guidelines are not based in current science and have resulted in a 30 year decline in our population’s health. Individuals should be empowered to become informed about what works best for their individual nutritional needs. 00:18:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownodietary guidelines,science,declining health,empower,nutritionAdele Hite is the Policy Chair and founder of the Healthy Nation Coalition. The coalition works to expose the flaws and misuse of science in the formation ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/10/20/a-health-savings-account-hsa-primerHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/10/20/a-health-savings-account-hsa-primer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/10/20/a-health-savings-account-hsa-primerThu, 20 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMTA Health Savings Account (HSA) Primer Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are an important tool to help patients regain control over their medical spending by letting them keep some of the money they would otherwise send directly to the government or insurance company. In this podcast with Michael Ostrolenk, Ryan Ellis of Americans for Tax Reform gives an overview of how HSAs work to benefit taxpayers. He also explains some of the recent negative changes made to HSAs by ObamaCare and what is being done to strengthen them, including Senator Orrin Hatch’s proposed Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 – S 1098. 00:12:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoHSA,medical spending,Obamacare,tax reform,moneyHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) are an important tool to help patients regain control over their medical spending by letting them keep some of the money theyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/10/20/aware-awake-alive-integral-health-and-human-flourishingHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/10/20/aware-awake-alive-integral-health-and-human-flourishing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/10/20/aware-awake-alive-integral-health-and-human-flourishingThu, 20 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMTAware, Awake, Alive: Integral Health and Human Flourishing In his new book Aware, Awake, Alive, Elliott Dacher, M.D. hopes to inspire his readers to journey toward the full flowering of their human potential. Listen to this interview with host Michael Ostrolenk to learn what inspired Dr. Dacher, after 21 years of practicing internal medicine and seeing 50,000 patients, to develop this contemporary guide to the ancient science of integral health and human flourishing. Dr. Dacher and Michael discuss the four main sections of this owners manual for the soul: the vision, the path, the fruition, and the integration. To learn more about Dr. Dacher and to purchase his book, visit http://www.elliottdacher.org. 00:23:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoinspire,potential,medicine,soul,contemporaryIn his new book Aware, Awake, Alive, Elliott Dacher, M.D. hopes to inspire his readers to journey toward the full flowering of their human potential. Listenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/09/08/questioning-3-orthodoxies-in-conventional-medicineHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/09/08/questioning-3-orthodoxies-in-conventional-medicine/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/09/08/questioning-3-orthodoxies-in-conventional-medicineThu, 08 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMTQuestioning 3 Orthodoxies in Conventional Medicine Donald W. Miller, Jr., MD is Professor of Surgery & a cardiac surgeon at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Inspired by Dr. William Osler, a founder of modern medicine who had “an absorbing desire to know the truth,” Dr. Miller has examined the facts about medical “truths” that are often accepted without question. He found many of them to be lacking credibility.  In this podcast with Michael Ostrolenk, Dr. Miller expands on 3 of the medical orthodoxies he believes to be false: the HIV/AIDS hypothesis, vaccine safety, and the connection between saturated fats and heart disease.  Read more about Dr. Miller and his research at http://www.lewrockwell.com/miller/miller-arch.html & http://www.donaldmiller.com 00:25:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownomedical truths,vaccine,heart disease,HIV,researchDonald W. Miller, Jr., MD is Professor of Surgery & a cardiac surgeon at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Inspired by Dr. William Osler, a fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/08/03/cannabinoid-based-medicine-and-human-healthHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/08/03/cannabinoid-based-medicine-and-human-health/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/08/03/cannabinoid-based-medicine-and-human-healthWed, 03 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMTCannabinoid-Based Medicine and Human Health Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemicals in the human body and serve as a critical regulator in its neuro-transmitter system. Cannabinoid-based botanicals, like cannabis, are 37 million years old, co-evolved with humans, and have been used by humans as medicine for thousands of years, yet in 1937 were criminalized by an act of the U.S. Congress.  In this podcast with Michael Ostrolenk, SunilAggarwal, M.D., Ph.D. summarizes the medicinal uses of cannabis and its biochemical mechanisms beneficial in treating aliments in  numerous bodily systems.  Learn more about Dr. Aggarwal and this topic at his website http://www.hempdoc.com. 00:24:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownocannabis,hemp,benefits,chemicals,botanicalsCannabinoids are naturally occurring chemicals in the human body and serve as a critical regulator in its neuro-transmitter system. Cannabinoid-based botanichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/07/05/seal-training-exceeding-mental-physical-thresholdsHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/07/05/seal-training-exceeding-mental-physical-thresholds/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/07/05/seal-training-exceeding-mental-physical-thresholdsTue, 05 Jul 2011 19:00:00 GMTSEAL training & exceeding mental & physical thresholds Whether you are an aspiring Navy SEAL, current military personnel seeking to improve your skill set, or just want to challenge your mental and physical toughness, SEAL Training Adventures provides training courses that will test and improve your ability to perform in the extreme conditions expected our U.S. special operations forces. In this podcast hosted by Michael Ostrolenk, SEAL Training Adventures CEO & NYC chiroprator Dr. Stephen Erle explains what inspired him to become a trainer of these elite endurance athletes and also gives a glimpse at what participants can expect from their training experience. Do you have the mettle to push forward through your perceived mental and physical thresholds? 00:16:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownotraining,SEAL,toughness,mental,physicalWhether you are an aspiring Navy SEAL, current military personnel seeking to improve your skill set, or just want to challenge your mental and physical toughhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/28/trauma-dynamics-in-individuals-groups-and-societyPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/28/trauma-dynamics-in-individuals-groups-and-society/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/28/trauma-dynamics-in-individuals-groups-and-societyTue, 28 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMTTrauma dynamics in individuals, groups, and society The trauma (both physical and emotional) individuals experiences throughout life have effects that flow not only to the individuals themselves, but also to their friends and family. For instance, a child will internalize the anxiety of his mother. And vice-versa, trauma experienced by larger groups can transfer effects to individual members of the group and those they interact with.  In this podcast with Michael Ostrolenk, psychotherapist Dr. Eric Wolterstorff explores the physical & neurological pathways the effects of trauma use to move between individuals and groups.  Learn more about Dr. Wolterstorff’s work healing individuals and families at www.loveandtrauma.com and his work with organizational trauma at www.shiftingculture.com. 00:01:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownotrauma,healing,families,individuals,therapyThe trauma (both physical and emotional) individuals experiences throughout life have effects that flow not only to the individuals themselves, but also to thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/24/optimal-living-and-evolutionary-cognitive-neurosciencePolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/24/optimal-living-and-evolutionary-cognitive-neuroscience/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/24/optimal-living-and-evolutionary-cognitive-neuroscienceFri, 24 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMTOptimal living and evolutionary cognitive neuroscience Evolutionary cognitive neuroscience examines why the human brain has evolved with unique complex abilities, e.g. self-awareness & free will.  In this podcast Steven Platek, PhD, talks with Michael Ostrolenk about the evolutionary jump that created a link between the brain and the conscious mind and the role exercise and diet play in maintaining the optimal operation of our mind and body.  These advances in brain function took place at a time when humans were constantly in motion foraging for rudimentary foods, explains Dr. Platek, and our modern sedentary lifestyle and carb-heavy diets thus diminish the performance of our brain and interconnected gut and immune systems.  Michael and Dr. Platek also take a look at theories about what benefits religion and non-ordinary states of conscious, like meditation, have to our human consciousness.  Learn more about Dr. Platek and his work in the journal he co-edits Evolutionary Psychologyand at his website devoted to functional fitness http://www.crossfit-gwinnett.com. 00:29:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownobrain function,lifestyle,meditation,exercise,dietEvolutionary cognitive neuroscience examines why the human brain has evolved with unique complex abilities, e.g. self-awareness & free will.  In this podcasthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/22/legislation-to-enpower-consumers-of-supplementsHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/22/legislation-to-enpower-consumers-of-supplements/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/22/legislation-to-enpower-consumers-of-supplementsWed, 22 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMTLegislation to enpower consumers of supplements Current and proposed FDA regulations concerning healthy food and dietary supplements hurt both the consumers & producers of these important goods. In this podcast, Darrell Rogers of the Alliance for Natural Health & host Michael Ostrolenk discuss two pending bills in DC that will effect the ability of Americans to improve their health through these non-pharmaceutical methods.  H.R. 1364, the Free Speech About Science Act, will allow consumers to more easily find scientific studies about supplements by lifting the FDA prohibition against manufacturers referencing this information.   In addition, Darrell talks about the dangerously vague sections of S. 216, the Leahy Food Safety Bill, that either need to be clarified or completely removed in order to protect supplement and food producers from unjustified Federal prosecution. 00:11:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoregulation,dietary supplements,consumers,food safety,FDACurrent and proposed FDA regulations concerning healthy food and dietary supplements hurt both the consumers & producers of these important goods. In this pohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/18/fda-protecting-public-from-local-high-quality-foodHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/18/fda-protecting-public-from-local-high-quality-food/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/18/fda-protecting-public-from-local-high-quality-foodSat, 18 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMTFDA “protecting” public from local, high quality food Powerful corporate interests  have become proficient in colluding with the state to shield themselves from having to compete in the free market.  In this podcast, Deborah Stockton, Executive Director of the National Independent Consumers & Farmers Association speaks with Michael Ostrolenk about how the heavy-hand of government over-regulation is forcing many small, independent farms across the United States to close.  The FDA labyrinth of  “food safety” rules do not actually protect the public but rather protect the corporate farming industry from competition while restricting consumers’ access to high-quality, locally-grown food. 00:23:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownofarmers,regulation,food safety,FDA,competitionPowerful corporate interests  have become proficient in colluding with the state to shield themselves from having to compete in the free market.  In this podhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/15/decision-mapping-winning-customers-by-engaging-decisionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/15/decision-mapping-winning-customers-by-engaging-decisions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/15/decision-mapping-winning-customers-by-engaging-decisionsWed, 15 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMTDecision MAPping: Winning customers by engaging decisions In the 1970′s Richard Hodapp undertook a goal of defining the process by which businesses develop winning strategies.  After dissecting case studies of the barons of American finance and industry, Mr. Hodapp honed in on a superseding principle: It is not the internal business decisions that make or break entrepreneurial success but rather it is the external decisions of customers that ultimately matter the most.  Businesses not only have to create useful products, it is essential their customers to decide to purchase them.  Likewise, government leaders  not only have to create good policies, they have to get them adopted.   In this podcast with Michael Ostrolenk, Richard tells his compelling story about the development of  Decision MAPping, a tool to  analyze the customer decision making process, e.g. what decisions customers make and how they make them.  Over the past 40 years, leading companies such as GE and Procter and Gamble and top government entities including the UN, Pentagon, & European Union have successfully incorporated Mr. Hodapp’s  ideas to gain the edge on their business competitors and foreign policy rivals.  Learn more at www.DecisionMapping.com. 00:28:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownostrategies,finance,decisions,policies,businessIn the 1970′s Richard Hodapp undertook a goal of defining the process by which businesses develop winning strategies.  After dissecting case studies of the bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/09/free-trade-agreement-set-to-benefit-north-korean-militaryPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/09/free-trade-agreement-set-to-benefit-north-korean-military/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/09/free-trade-agreement-set-to-benefit-north-korean-militaryThu, 09 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMT“Free Trade” Agreement Set to Benefit North Korean Military Lori Wallach of TradeWatch.org returns to update Michael Ostrolenk on more disturbing implications of the proposed U.S. Korea Trade Agreement. In their last interview, Ms. Wallach revealed how the agreement would preempt existing U.S. law.  This installment focuses on how current U.S. trade barriers with North Korea would be bypassed giving the Kim dictatorship access to billions of additional dollars to fund their nuclear ambitions.  In addition, the treaty would further promote the near slave-labor exploitation of North Koreans in the joint North/South maquiladora-like Kaesong zone factories in the demilitarized zone.  Learn more at http://stopuskoreanafta.org/. 00:12:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoKorea,trade barriers,treaty,implications,lawLori Wallach of TradeWatch.org returns to update Michael Ostrolenk on more disturbing implications of the proposed U.S. Korea Trade Agreement. In their lasthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/05/surfing-yoga-empowering-body-mind-spiritFitnesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/05/surfing-yoga-empowering-body-mind-spirit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/05/surfing-yoga-empowering-body-mind-spiritSun, 05 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMTSurfing & Yoga – empowering body, mind, & spirit After loosing her job in the dot.com bust, Tierza Davis embraced her passion for surfing and founded Pura Vida Adventures in Costa Rica.  Ms. Davis transformed her life and is now helping women transform, empower and rejuvenate their minds, bodies, and sprirts through surf and yoga retreats.  In this podcast with Michael Ostrolenk, she recounts her journey and explains the benefits to health and wellness found in the synergy of these outwardly diverse yet complementary activities. 00:10:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownosurfing,women,yoga,benefits,transformAfter loosing her job in the dot.com bust, Tierza Davis embraced her passion for surfing and founded Pura Vida Adventures in Costa Rica.  Ms. Davis transformhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/01/evolutionary-psychiatry-emily-deans-mdPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/01/evolutionary-psychiatry-emily-deans-md/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/06/01/evolutionary-psychiatry-emily-deans-mdWed, 01 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMTEvolutionary Psychiatry – Emily Deans, MD Our bodies and brains do best in conditions for which they are evolved, says psychiatrist Emily Deans, MD–and humankind’s quick shift  from hunter/gatherer to our industrial/digital lifestyle  is contributing to modern epidemics including obesity, diabetes, cancer, & depression.  In this podcast, Dr. Deans and Michael Ostrolenk discuss the psychiatric manifestations of our changed behavior and nutrition.  Learn more at Dr. Dean’s blog at Psychology Today. 00:18:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoevolution,lifestyle,epidemic,behavior,nutritionOur bodies and brains do best in conditions for which they are evolved, says psychiatrist Emily Deans, MD–and humankind’s quick shift  from hunter/gatherer thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/30/health-privacy-summit-june-13-2011Politics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/30/health-privacy-summit-june-13-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/30/health-privacy-summit-june-13-2011Mon, 30 May 2011 19:00:00 GMTHealth Privacy Summit – June 13, 2011 In this podcast, Deborah Peel, MD of the Patient Privacy Rights foundation joins Michael Ostolenk to preview an upcoming conference addressing the increasing inappropriate access government, corporations, and other third parties  have to confidential medical records.  “Getting IT Right: Protecting Patient Privacy Rights in a Wired World” is the nation’s first open and inclusive public forum to discuss the future of health privacy in the digital age. The conference will be held June 13, 2011 at the Georgetown Law Center in Washington, D.C. and is the result of a partnership between the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin and the Patient Privacy Rights Foundation, the premier health privacy advocacy organization in the United States.  A complete agenda and registration information is available at http://www.healthprivacysummit.org 00:13:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoprivacy,access,partnership,patient rights,health summitIn this podcast, Deborah Peel, MD of the Patient Privacy Rights foundation joins Michael Ostolenk to preview an upcoming conference addressing the increasinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/23/do-corporations-and-unions-have-constitutional-rightsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/23/do-corporations-and-unions-have-constitutional-rights/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/23/do-corporations-and-unions-have-constitutional-rightsMon, 23 May 2011 19:00:00 GMTDo corporations and unions have Constitutional rights? The U.S. Supreme Court in its Citizen United decision overturned the McCain-Feingold limitations on corporate financing of political ads saying that they violated corporations’ First Amendment rights to free speech.  In this podcast, Jeff Clements of  Free Speech for the People, tells host Michael Ostrolenk why he believes the decision was incorrect and that corporations should not be protected in the same manner as individuals.  Corporations are granted special powers by the government they should not be allowed to leverage into political power, states Mr. Clements.  He also details the Founding Fathers’ suspicions about government enabled concentration of power in corporations and tells listeners how they can learn more about the “People’s Rights Amendment.” 00:22:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownocorporations,protection,first amendment,power,governmentThe U.S. Supreme Court in its Citizen United decision overturned the McCain-Feingold limitations on corporate financing of political ads saying that they viohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/13/is-medicaid-a-cash-cow-for-special-interestsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/13/is-medicaid-a-cash-cow-for-special-interests/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/13/is-medicaid-a-cash-cow-for-special-interestsFri, 13 May 2011 19:00:00 GMTIs Medicaid a cash cow for special interests? Days before her testimony before a Senate subcommittee, Dr. Eck returns to the Medical Freedom Report to talk with Michael Ostrolenk about how all-volunteer clinics like her Zaraphath Center treat the poor, at lower costs, with higher quality (and without federal money) compared to Federally Qualified Health Centers. FQHCs have multi-million dollar federally funded budgets but spend a significant portion on items not related to patient care, such as CEO salaries, travel, and physician recruitment. The Zaraphath clinic treats patients at an average cost of $13/visit while FQHCs averages are estimated to be between $160 and $280 per visit.  Dr. Eck estimates that the Volunteer Physicians Protection Act, which encourages doctors to donate their time in exchange for the state covering their malpractice claims, could save the state of NJ $2 Billion in its first year and balance the state budget.  This bill is receiving bipartisan support in the NJ Legislature.  It reduces government spending and improves access to health care for the poor. Additional info: Read Dr. Eck’s latest article on this subject. 00:02:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownovolunteer,physician,malpractice,budget,health careDays before her testimony before a Senate subcommittee, Dr. Eck returns to the Medical Freedom Report to talk with Michael Ostrolenk about how all-volunteerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/06/unwinding-the-medicare-ponzi-scheme-a-thought-experimentPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/06/unwinding-the-medicare-ponzi-scheme-a-thought-experiment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/06/unwinding-the-medicare-ponzi-scheme-a-thought-experimentFri, 06 May 2011 19:00:00 GMTUnwinding the Medicare Ponzi Scheme – A Thought Experiment The U.S. Federal Government is currently borrowing 40% of every thing it spends and in March disbursements were eight times as much as income.  Rep. Paul Ryan has proposed a “roadmap” to reduce deficit spending and lower our national debt, but a significant portion of his plan pushes cuts of any significance many years, if not decades, into the future. His “premium-support” Medicare plan begins for retirees in 2021. In this podcast, AAPS Executive Director Jane Orient, MD and host Michael Ostrolenk explore another Medicare scenario that could begin immediately, would give Seniors more control over their care (and money), saves 2 Trillion more than Ryan, and perhaps could unwind the current Medicare Ponzi scheme that created a Medicare trust fund full of IOUs.  Read more on this topic in a recent article by Dr. Orient, “Mr. Ryan, We’ll See You, and Raise You $2 Trillion”. 00:15:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoMedicare,spending,premium,debt,controlThe U.S. Federal Government is currently borrowing 40% of every thing it spends and in March disbursements were eight times as much as income.  Rep. Paul Ryahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/04/medicaid-hurts-the-poor-the-physicians-and-the-taxpayersPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/04/medicaid-hurts-the-poor-the-physicians-and-the-taxpayers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/05/04/medicaid-hurts-the-poor-the-physicians-and-the-taxpayersWed, 04 May 2011 19:00:00 GMTMedicaid hurts the poor, the physicians, and the taxpayers Like a growing number of physicians, Dr. Alieta Eck and her husband John Eck, MD do not see Medicaid patients in their practice because the red-tape hassles combined with the low reimbursement would – before too long – put them out of business.  The two Doctors Eck have found a better, voluntary and non-government funded, way to fulfill the promise they made in the Oath of Hippocrates to treat the poor without consideration of payment;  They see them for free in a standalone charity clinic completely outside of Medicaid’s bureaucratic stranglehold.  In this podcast Dr. Alieta Eck talks with Michael Ostrolenk about the Zaraphath Health Center (her charity clinic) and about the critical need for more doctors to follow a similar path.  Medicaid comprises a full third of the budget of her state, New Jersey, and is replete with wasteful spending by government clinics where each patient visit costs taxpayers around $200.  Dr. Eck has developed an innovative plan to cut costs, improve care – and, by the way, fix the malpractice crisis – benefiting the poor, the physicians, and the taxpayers. 00:11:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoMedicaid,physicians,charity,clinics,New JerseyLike a growing number of physicians, Dr. Alieta Eck and her husband John Eck, MD do not see Medicaid patients in their practice because the red-tape hassleshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/29/consciousness-and-its-extraordinary-healing-capacitiesHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/29/consciousness-and-its-extraordinary-healing-capacities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/29/consciousness-and-its-extraordinary-healing-capacitiesFri, 29 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMTConsciousness and its extraordinary healing capacities The human mind and body are inseparably integrated; and, in this podcast, Elliott S. Dacher, M.D. discusses the profound repercussions our mental state has on our physical health and how western medicine has largely forgotten this link. After establishing, in 1984, a private practice where he synthesized allopathic medicine with conscious expanding traditions from the east, Dr. Dacher traveled to Asia to further develop his knowledge of how body mind practices, such as yoga and meditation, aid the healing process and regulate the body. After listening to the podcast you can learn more at www.elliottdacher.org as well as by reading Dr. Dacher’s book, Integral Health, the Path to Human Flourishing. 00:18:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownohealth,mind,meditation,medicine,traditionsThe human mind and body are inseparably integrated; and, in this podcast, Elliott S. Dacher, M.D. discusses the profound repercussions our mental state has ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/23/sealfit-integral-personal-training-leadership-developmenHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/23/sealfit-integral-personal-training-leadership-developmen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/23/sealfit-integral-personal-training-leadership-developmenSat, 23 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMTSEALFIT – Integral Personal Training & Leadership Developmen From Arthur Anderson CPA to Navy SEAL, this podcast traces the bold journey Commander Mark Divine, U.S. Navy SEAL, followed inspiring him to create an elite comprehensive training program encompassing body, mind and spirit.  SEALFIT integrates rigorous physical training with tools from eastern traditions that sharpen the mind and embolden the spirit, producing unrivaled success in developing special-ops and Navy SEAL candidates as well as leaders in the civilian world. Listen and learn more about what it takes to develop mental toughness, unbeatable spirit, confidence to prevail against all odds, and in the process shatter your perceived limits and catapult yourself to the next level. 00:25:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownotraining,spirit,limits,mind,leadersFrom Arthur Anderson CPA to Navy SEAL, this podcast traces the bold journey Commander Mark Divine, U.S. Navy SEAL, followed inspiring him to create an elitehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/21/medibida-tool-to-restore-the-patient-physician-relationshipHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/21/medibida-tool-to-restore-the-patient-physician-relationship/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/21/medibida-tool-to-restore-the-patient-physician-relationshipThu, 21 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMTMedibid:A tool to restore the patient-physician relationship Both patients and doctors are often unhappy with our current medical system and it is in vogue to blame capitalism for this “market failure.” Yet often unsaid, is that for more than 50 years, the dead hand of government has gradually replaced the invisible hand of free markets in U.S. health care. Today government and insurance company bureaucrats (empowered by DC backroom deals) are firmly wedged between patients and doctors. In this podcast Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Ralph Weber, a Canadian medical refugee and the founder of Medibid.com—a website striving to remove these third parties from the patient-doctor relationship by directly matching patients up with the physicians and facilities they need to take care of their medical needs.  Mr. Weber explains how Medibid works by keeping doctors and patient as the decision makers, not strangers sitting in cubicles, and how when the free market is truly allowed to function, prices go down and quality goes up. AAPS members interested in finding cash-paying patients looking for their services, can get a special member-only discount at Medibid.com. Visit http://www.Medibid.com and enter code AAPS2020DF to receive 20% off the normal yearly price. 00:15:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownopatient,capitalism,Medibid,Canadian medicine,cash-payingBoth patients and doctors are often unhappy with our current medical system and it is in vogue to blame capitalism for this “market failure.” Yet often unsaihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/the-transpartisan-imperative-in-american-lifePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/the-transpartisan-imperative-in-american-life/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/the-transpartisan-imperative-in-american-lifeSun, 17 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMTThe Transpartisan Imperative in American Life Our current political system dominated by two parties is broken, according to the nearly 130 million eligible American voters who are either registered independent or not registered to vote at all.  In this podcast, Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Jim Turner about a new transpartisan approach to solving today’s challenges.  People who are told they are on opposite sides of the political spectrum may, in reality,  agree on many similar goals and outcomes, says Mr. Turner, one of the original “Nader’s Raiders.”  Solutions will be found in focusing on these areas of agreement, rather than continuing unnecessarily bitter and divisive debate stuck in the flawed left/right paradigm.   Learn more about transpartisan ideas: read, Voice of the People: The Transpartisan Imperative in American Life co-authored by Mr. Turner. 00:25:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownotranspartisan,goals,agreement,debate,ideasOur current political system dominated by two parties is broken, according to the nearly 130 million eligible American voters who are either registered indephttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/action-steps-from-the-vitamin-lawyer-for-health-freedomHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/action-steps-from-the-vitamin-lawyer-for-health-freedom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/action-steps-from-the-vitamin-lawyer-for-health-freedomSun, 17 Apr 2011 18:00:00 GMTAction Steps from The Vitamin Lawyer for Health Freedom Government and and corporate interests are working overtime to assert global control over our health choices including natural solutions like vitamin supplements-even what kinds of food we eat. In this podcast Michael Ostrolenk speaks with one of the advocates opposing these increased intrusions into our lives.  Ralph Fucetola, JD, also know as “The Vitamin Lawyer” for his work assisting alternative practices navigate FDA and FTC regulations, is vice president of the Natural Solutions Foundation, the “Global Voice of Health & Food Freedom.”  Mr. Fucetola gives action steps we can take today to educate the decision makers in DC about these losses of freedom.  Michael and Ralph also discuss recent health care liberty developments regarding, Codex, IV vitamins, ear candling, and the swine flu vaccine. 00:24:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownocodex,ear candling,swine flu,vitmins,FDAGovernment and and corporate interests are working overtime to assert global control over our health choices including natural solutions like vitamin supplemhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/energy-medicine-the-interface-of-physics-and-biologyHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/energy-medicine-the-interface-of-physics-and-biology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/17/energy-medicine-the-interface-of-physics-and-biologySun, 17 Apr 2011 03:00:00 GMTEnergy Medicine – The Interface of Physics and Biology In general, conventional medicine views the human body as a “bag of biomolecules” and ignores the energy and biofield aspects of life. This paradigm bias perpetuates a domination of pharmaceuticals used to mask symptoms rather than finding root causes and solutions to our illnesses. In this podcast, Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Beverly Rubik, PhD one of the pioneers in energy medicine. Dr. Rubik earned her PhD in biophysics from U.C. Berkeley, was an adviser at the NIH, and continues to conduct groundbreaking research into how subtle energy can heal. Michael and Dr. Rubik discuss FDA approved medical treatments based on energy medicine concepts and review empirical studies that demonstrate the relevance of the biofield to health and healing. 00:12:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoenergy medicine,holistic,integrative medicine,subtle energy,alternative medicineIn general, conventional medicine views the human body as a “bag of biomolecules” and ignores the energy and biofield aspects of life. This paradigm bias perpehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/16/empowering-patients-health-through-chinese-medicineHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/16/empowering-patients-health-through-chinese-medicine/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/16/empowering-patients-health-through-chinese-medicineSat, 16 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMTEmpowering Patients: Health through Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and Chinese herbs, is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world treats and the body, mind and spirit as a total, unified, holistic being. In this podcast, Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Deb Earley, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., about how this approach, focused on the restoring the natural energies, vitality, and restorative properties of the human body, empowers patients to regain control over their health and their lives taken away by the hectic pace, stress, and strain of modern life. Dr. Earley also discusses her personal journey that took her from development consulting at Fortune 500 companies to her dedication to the medical arts. Her acupuncture practice in Washington D.C. focuses on cancer support, fertility support, and women’s health (http://www.earleyacupuncture.com). 00:18:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoChinese,medicine,mind,natural,acupuntureChinese medicine, including acupuncture and Chinese herbs, is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world treats and the body, mind and spihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/15/empowering-patients-to-take-back-their-healthHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/15/empowering-patients-to-take-back-their-health/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/04/15/empowering-patients-to-take-back-their-healthFri, 15 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMTEmpowering Patients to Take Back Their Health Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and Chinese herbs, is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world treats and the body, mind and spirit as a total, unified, holistic being. In this podcast, Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Deb Earley, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., about how this approach, focused on the restoring the natural energies, vitality, and restorative properties of the human body, empowers patients to regain control over their health and their lives taken away by the hectic pace, stress, and strain of modern life. Dr. Earley also discusses her personal journey that took her from development consulting at Fortune 500 companies to her dedication to the medical arts. Her acupuncture practice in Washington D.C. focuses on cancer support, fertility support, and women’s health (http://www.earleyacupuncture.com). 00:18:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownochinese medicine,acupuncture,chinese herbs,holistic,fertilityChinese medicine, including acupuncture and Chinese herbs, is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world treats and the body, mind and spihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/03/30/obamacare-corporate-welfare-revolving-door-lobbyingPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/03/30/obamacare-corporate-welfare-revolving-door-lobbying/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/03/30/obamacare-corporate-welfare-revolving-door-lobbyingWed, 30 Mar 2011 19:00:00 GMTObamaCare, Corporate Welfare, & Revolving Door Lobbying President Obama fashions himself a scourge on special interests, yet the corporate and union lobby influence is ubiquitous in his “hallmark” legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In this podcast Timothy Carney, formerly of Human Events, protege to the legendary journalist Bob Novak, and now Senior Political Columnist for the Washington Examiner, exposes the features in ObamaCare that benefit the well-connected special interests at the expense of American citizens as a whole. Drug company and big insurance lobbyists “at the table” extracted corporate welfare trophies like limits on HSA drug purchases to prescription, rather than over-the-counter, drugs and not to mention the individual mandate to buy health insurance. And now that the bill has become law, the Congressional staffers that wrote the bill have fled their government jobs for the “Great Health Care Cash-out” to lobby for corporate-friendly implementation regulations of the provisions of the PPACA. 00:18:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoObamacare,Billy Tauzin,PhARMA,Coporatism,ConstitutionPresident Obama fashions himself a scourge on special interests, yet the corporate and union lobby influence is ubiquitous in his “hallmark” legislation, the Phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/03/25/goodeed-health-eliminating-childhood-obesityHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/03/25/goodeed-health-eliminating-childhood-obesity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/03/25/goodeed-health-eliminating-childhood-obesityFri, 25 Mar 2011 19:00:00 GMTGooDeed Health – eliminating childhood obesity Today’s youth are considered the most inactive generation in history and their life expectancy is predicted to be less than their parents. In this podcast Billy Locke, Executive Director of GooDeed Health, joins Michael Ostrolenk to discuss what his organization is doing to help fix this problem. GoodDeed Health is working to expand, through a nationwide physical trainer network, its after school programs (soon to be in 1500 schools) that teach kids to make wellness a way of life and maintain healthy life-long habits in fitness, nutrition, and emotional health. 00:13:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownochildhood obesity,inactive,trainer,health,habitsToday’s youth are considered the most inactive generation in history and their life expectancy is predicted to be less than their parents. In this podcast Bihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/24/patents-copyrights-intellectual-property-or-monopolyUS Governmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/24/patents-copyrights-intellectual-property-or-monopoly/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/24/patents-copyrights-intellectual-property-or-monopolyThu, 24 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTPatents & Copyrights: intellectual property or monopoly Why are medical devices protected by patent law while medical procedures are exempt? And what about the government’s use of compulsory licenses to force pharmaceutical companies to produce certain drugs like CIPRO. These are two medical-related examples in a long list of arcane exceptions and arbitrary details written in to intellectual property (IP) law. It is commonly believed that IP rights, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks are necessary to foster innovation and protect the interests of the people and companies that create new products and ideas. Patent attorney Stephan Kinsella of the Mises Institute, holds an opposite view, and in this podcast with Michael Ostrolenk, discusses the growing movement that views IP law as not only anti-competitive and a barrier to innovation, but also as incompatible with true property rights. Michael and Stephan also talk about the evolution of IP from laws like the  1709 Statute of Queen Ann, an attempt by the monarchy to control the output of book printers, the influence of which carried into the copyright and patent provisions in the U.S. Constitution. 00:28:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownopatents,innovation,property rights,copyright,ConstitutionWhy are medical devices protected by patent law while medical procedures are exempt? And what about the government’s use of compulsory licenses to force pharhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/23/end-the-mandate-legislative-efforts-to-end-obamacarePolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/23/end-the-mandate-legislative-efforts-to-end-obamacare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/23/end-the-mandate-legislative-efforts-to-end-obamacareWed, 23 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTEnd the Mandate: legislative efforts to end ObamaCare Forcing every American to obtain a congressionally-approved health insurance plan is not just unconstitutional; it is a violation of the basic freedom to make our own decisions regarding how best to meet the health care need of ourselves and our families. At both the state and federal levels, energetic citizens are working on innovative legislative solutions to repeal and invalidate the PPACA and restore our individual liberty. In this podcast, Matt Hawes, VP of Programs at the Campaign for Liberty, updates Michael Ostrolenk about on going efforts including the End the Mandate Act, state nullification, and push back against the patient privacy intrusions. Listen to learn about what’s happening and how you can help. In addition, click here to read the2-sentence End the Mandate Act and ask your Congressman to support it. The bill, introduced as H.R. 4995 last year, will be reintroduced this year. 00:13:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoRon Paul,Campaign for Liberty,Individual Mandate,ObamaCare,ConstitutionForcing every American to obtain a congressionally-approved health insurance plan is not just unconstitutional; it is a violation of the basic freedom to makhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/17/predicting-the-effectiveness-of-complementary-treatmentsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/17/predicting-the-effectiveness-of-complementary-treatments/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/17/predicting-the-effectiveness-of-complementary-treatmentsThu, 17 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTPredicting the effectiveness of complementary treatments Why do certainly complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies work for some people and not for others? Marc Micozzi, MD, a leader in the CAM movement, speaks with Michael Ostrolenk about his work to link patients’ emotional types to the efficacy of different treatments. Also in this podcast – as the world’s attention is turned to events in the middle east, Dr. Micozzi discusses his research into the peaceful and healing Islamic traditions that preserved Greek and Roman medical knowledge through the European Dark Ages.  A prolific author, Dr. Micozzi has written numerous popular books on these topics.  The books discussed in this episode can be ordered by calling (866) 416-1078. 00:20:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoalternative medicine,treatments,healing,knowledge,traditionWhy do certainly complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies work for some people and not for others? Marc Micozzi, MD, a leader in the CAM movemehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/14/constitutional-challenges-to-obamacare-individual-mandatePolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/14/constitutional-challenges-to-obamacare-individual-mandate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/14/constitutional-challenges-to-obamacare-individual-mandateMon, 14 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTConstitutional challenges to ObamaCare individual mandate There are over 20 active lawsuits, including one filed by AAPS, challenging the PPACA. In this podcast, Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Constitutional scholar and best selling author Ken Klukowski about what’s next in the Florida and Virginia Constitutional challenges against the individual mandate to purchase government approved health insurance.  They also discuss the inevitable U.S. Supreme Court review of ObamaCare and implications of the acts lack of a severability clause. In addition to authoring an amicus brief quoted in the Florida decision of Judge Roger Vinson, Mr. Klukowski wrote briefs submitted to the U.S. Supreme court in two recent 2nd Amendment cases, D.C. vs. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago.  Michael and Mr. Klukowski touch briefly on future court action to further strengthen individuals’ rights to keep and bear arms. See more of Mr. Klukowski’s writings at Townhall.com. 00:15:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoConstitution,mandate,Judge Vinson,health insurance,ObamacareThere are over 20 active lawsuits, including one filed by AAPS, challenging the PPACA. In this podcast, Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Constitutional scholarhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/11/flexaware-awareness-healsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/11/flexaware-awareness-heals/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/11/flexaware-awareness-healsFri, 11 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTFlexaware – awareness heals Our modern world socializes us to forget the grace and efficiency of motion (not to mention stamina) we had as young children. Over time, this loss of ease of movement can lead to a host of physiological and mental ailments. Created by Steve Shafarman to help adults increase their awareness of and relearn these lost skills, Flexaware is a revolution in exercise, fitness, and healing inspired by the self-rehabilitation techniques of Israeli physicist Moshe Feldenkrais combined with insights gleaned from observing the way young children move and learn. Michael Ostrolenk interviews Mr. Shafarman in this podcast and they discuss the principles of Flexaware and its healing effect on physical problems like arthritis, chronic pain, and even asthma. 00:20:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownomotion,ailments,awareness,healing,techniquesOur modern world socializes us to forget the grace and efficiency of motion (not to mention stamina) we had as young children. Over time, this loss of ease ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/10/energy-medicine-unexplained-yet-evident-healingPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/10/energy-medicine-unexplained-yet-evident-healing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/10/energy-medicine-unexplained-yet-evident-healingThu, 10 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTEnergy Medicine – unexplained yet evident healing Chi, prayer, prana yoga, healing touch, and other forms of energy medicine are seen  by some as simply spiritual ways to heal mind and body. Yet because the evidence is  that these techniques do improve human health and heal our maladies, the unknown physical mechanisms behind these methods are being scientifically investigated. Denise Lewis Premschak, CEO of the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM) speaks with Michael Ostrolenk in this podcast about the current efforts being made to better understand energy medicine. 00:21:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoenergy medicine,healing,techniques,mind,healthChi, prayer, prana yoga, healing touch, and other forms of energy medicine are seen  by some as simply spiritual ways to heal mind and body. Yet because thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/08/codex-alimentarius-global-food-imperialismPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/08/codex-alimentarius-global-food-imperialism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/08/codex-alimentarius-global-food-imperialismTue, 08 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTCodex Alimentarius – Global Food Imperialism Does food  safety come from a top-down driven, controlled-market economy where an elitist select few decide what is “best” for all of us?  The United Nations believes the answer to that question is “yes” and is formulating “guidelines” and standards to “protect” us from not only food but vitamins and other dietary supplements.   Scott Tips, JD, President and General Counsel of the National Health Federation, speaks with Michael Ostrolenk about the history and nature of these threats to our medical freedom posed by the Codex Alimentarius (food code) and what the NHF is doing to keep our liberties intact.  In addition to his work at the NHF (the oldest existing consumer health freedom organization founded in 1955), Mr. Tips is the author of the book Codex Alimentarius – Global Food Imperialism. 00:21:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownodietary supplements,economy,medical freedom,threats,food safetyDoes food  safety come from a top-down driven, controlled-market economy where an elitist select few decide what is “best” for all of us?  The United Nationshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/03/meg-jordan-phd-rn-global-medicine-hunterPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/03/meg-jordan-phd-rn-global-medicine-hunter/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/02/03/meg-jordan-phd-rn-global-medicine-hunterThu, 03 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTMeg Jordan, PhD, RN – Global Medicine Hunter Joining Michael Ostrolenk on today’s podcast is Meg Jordan, PhD, RN, a woman who has motivated millions to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.  Author, speaker, international health journalist, registered nurse and a clinical medical anthropologist, Meg is one of the most recognized names in health and wellness reporting.  She is Department Chair and Professor of Integrative Health Studies at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Her favorite pursuit is being the Global Medicine Hunter for syndicated radio, TV and Internet programs. Meg searches the globe for healing remedies, traveling to remote and exotic places, confirming the best of traditional practices with modern science.  Learn more about Meg at her website www.MegJordan.com. 00:14:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownowellness,health,remedies,globe,travelJoining Michael Ostrolenk on today’s podcast is Meg Jordan, PhD, RN, a woman who has motivated millions to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.  Author, sphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/28/overcriminalization-one-nation-under-arrestPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/28/overcriminalization-one-nation-under-arrest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/28/overcriminalization-one-nation-under-arrestFri, 28 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTOvercriminalization – One Nation Under Arrest “Show me the man and I’ll find his crime” was a tenet of Stalin’s Soviet Union, but with over 55 new Federal crimes created every year, how close are we getting to it being true here in the United States? In this podcast, Brian Walsh, author of One Nation Under Arrestand chair of the Heritage Foundation’s Overcriminalization Workgroup, joins Michael Ostrolenk to discuss this question.  Listen and learn what Heritage is doing to educate our legislators that the consequence of passing broad and overly vague laws is, as Ayn Rand warned in Atlas Shrugged, “it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking them.” 00:14:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoHeritage,Atlas Shrugged,legislators,Soviet Union,arrest“Show me the man and I’ll find his crime” was a tenet of Stalin’s Soviet Union, but with over 55 new Federal crimes created every year, how close are we getthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-with-doctor-len-saputoHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-with-doctor-len-saputo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-with-doctor-len-saputoTue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTIntroduction to Integrative Medicine with Doctor Len Saputo “Traditional” allopathic medicine is frequently stuck in the rut of masking symptoms instead of finding and correcting the underlying causes of our medical ailments.  In this podcast with Michael Ostrolenk, Len Saputo, MD, founder of the Health Medicine Forum, discusses the benefits of the integrative medicine approach which is focused on prevention and person-centered care.  After listing to this short interview be sure to check out the additional information and resources at www.doctorsaputo.com. 00:12:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoallopathic medicine,integrative,health,prevention,care“Traditional” allopathic medicine is frequently stuck in the rut of masking symptoms instead of finding and correcting the underlying causes of our medical ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/what-is-voice-for-hopeHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/what-is-voice-for-hope/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/what-is-voice-for-hopeTue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTWhat is Voice for HOPE? Integrative and complementary medical treatments are widespread and vital to the health of Americans.  Yet they are ignored, or even worse, erroneously marginalized by our politicians and and others involved in the current health care reform debate.  Healers of Planet Earth (HOPE) are now banding together to make sure their voices and the voices of their patients are heard and that our policy and decision makers realize not only the effectiveness of alternative treatments but the economic efficiency of them as well.  Voice for HOPE Vice President for Development Jim Turner introduces the mission of this project to Michael Ostrolenk in this podcast and also discusses recent and upcoming events on Capitol Hill. 00:15:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownointegrative,complementary,medicine,voices,patientsIntegrative and complementary medical treatments are widespread and vital to the health of Americans.  Yet they are ignored, or even worse, erroneously margihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/mises-meets-maslow-michael-strong-explains-flowPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/mises-meets-maslow-michael-strong-explains-flow/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/25/mises-meets-maslow-michael-strong-explains-flowTue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTMises meets Maslow – Michael Strong explains F.L.O.W. Michael Strong and Whole Foods CEO, John Mackey created the Freedom Lights Our World (F.L.O.W.)project to explore entrepreneurial solutions to the worlds problems. In this podcast, Mr. Strong discusses with Michael Ostrolenk his transformation from left-wing college student to “conscious capitalist” and why free markets are the most efficient way to find creative, and innovative ways to eliminate societies plights while protecting our environment and human dignity. His book Be the Solution is available at http://astore.amazon.com/frliouwoflin-20 . 00:16:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownofreedom,free market,capitalist,solution,transformationMichael Strong and Whole Foods CEO, John Mackey created the Freedom Lights Our World (F.L.O.W.)project to explore entrepreneurial solutions to the worlds prohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/19/entrepreneurial-solutions-to-restore-medical-freedomPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/19/entrepreneurial-solutions-to-restore-medical-freedom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/19/entrepreneurial-solutions-to-restore-medical-freedomWed, 19 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurial Solutions to Restore Medical Freedom Entrepreneurial solutions are the often the best yet frequently overlooked way to solve world problems and the Freedom Lights our World (F.L.O.W.) project was created by Michael Strong and Whole Foods, CEO, John Mackey to bring such ideas to life. Mr. Strong speaks today with Michael Ostrolenk about the increasing control of health care in the United States and how free market solutions can help not only restore these freedoms but help shift the collective mindset from paternalism to autonomy. 00:13:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownofreedom,solutions,health care,free market,autonomyEntrepreneurial solutions are the often the best yet frequently overlooked way to solve world problems and the Freedom Lights our World (F.L.O.W.) project wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/19/brief-history-of-aaps-with-jane-orient-mdPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/19/brief-history-of-aaps-with-jane-orient-md/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/19/brief-history-of-aaps-with-jane-orient-mdWed, 19 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTBrief History of AAPS with Jane Orient, M.D. AAPS was founded in 1943 and has been fighting for private medicine in the United States ever since. From defeating the initial attempt in the 1940s to socialize American medicine, to successfully opening up the secret Clinton Health Care Taskforce, and now as the only professional physician organization to challenge ObamaCare, AAPS has consistently stood up for free market and ethical principles in the practice of medicine. AAPS Executive Director Jane Orient, M.D. in this interview with Michael Ostrolenk, gives a historical perspective on these and other AAPS accomplishments. 00:15:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoAAPS,Clinton health care,private medicine,free market,physicianAAPS was founded in 1943 and has been fighting for private medicine in the United States ever since. From defeating the initial attempt in the 1940s to sociahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/14/pain-patients-doctors-face-severe-mandatory-minimum-prisonPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/14/pain-patients-doctors-face-severe-mandatory-minimum-prison/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/14/pain-patients-doctors-face-severe-mandatory-minimum-prisonFri, 14 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTPain patients & doctors face severe mandatory minimum prison Florida has seen a growing problem of patients dying from prescription pain drug misuse.  The legislature’s solution of harsh mandatory minimum sentences - sometimes up to 20 years - for “drug offences” may be making matters worse.  Patients in need of pain medication and the doctors trying to help them are now often trapped in this criminalization of medicine.   As a consequence doctors are increasingly fearful to help these patients who then turn to illegal and unsupervised means to aleve their pain. Greg Newburn, Florida Director of Families Against Mandatory Minimums, discusses with Michael Ostrolenk what his organization is doing to help restore sanity and give judges back their discretion in these cases. 00:08:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoprescription drug,pain medication,criminalization,mandatory,medicineFlorida has seen a growing problem of patients dying from prescription pain drug misuse.  The legislature’s solution of harsh mandatory minimum sentences - shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/13/h1n1-vaccine-related-miscarriagesHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/13/h1n1-vaccine-related-miscarriages/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/13/h1n1-vaccine-related-miscarriagesThu, 13 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTH1N1 Vaccine-Related MiscarriagesEileen Dannemann, President of the National Coalition of Organized Women, speaks with Michael Ostrolenk about the 2500% increase in H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine related miscarriages. The number of spontaneous abortions reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reaction Database (VAERS) increased from 7 in the 2008/2009 flu season to 179 in the 2009/2010 season. In addition only 20 such cases were reported in the 20 year period between 1990 and 2009 and the estimates are that only 15% of these miscarriages are reported.  The CDC is seemingly uninterested in this increase.  Additional data and information can be found at www.ProgressiveConvergence.com. 00:12:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoH1N1,miscarriage,vaccine,CDC,womenEileen Dannemann, President of the National Coalition of Organized Women, speaks with Michael Ostrolenk about the 2500% increase in H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine relhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/11/medicare-regulations-punish-honest-doctorsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/11/medicare-regulations-punish-honest-doctors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2011/01/11/medicare-regulations-punish-honest-doctorsTue, 11 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTMedicare regulations punish honest doctors A GAO study found that Medicare bureaucrats give incorrect answers to physicians’ questions regarding Medicare regulations 96% of the time! If these Medicare “experts” do not understand the rules how can honest physicians be expected to successfully navigate the Medicare regulation labyrinth?  Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Lawrence Huntoon, M.D., Ph.D. about how this “Incompetence-Based Bureaucracy” is driving good doctors out of practice and preventing patients from receiving the care they need. 00:13:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoMedicare,physicians,regulation,bureaucracy,practiceA GAO study found that Medicare bureaucrats give incorrect answers to physicians’ questions regarding Medicare regulations 96% of the time! If these Medicarehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/12/08/what-will-obamacare-do-to-our-dollarPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/12/08/what-will-obamacare-do-to-our-dollar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/12/08/what-will-obamacare-do-to-our-dollarWed, 08 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMTWhat will ObamaCare do to our dollar? With the growing list of bailouts and stimulus packages (not to mention Obamacare, and U.S. troop presence in over 200 countries), multi-billion and even trillion dollar expenditures by our Federal Government have become a common occurrence. Where is the money coming from?  A major source is the seemingly never-ending supply of dollars from the Federal Reserve and many predict that this setting up an untenable future for the value of the dollar.  In this podcast, James Wilson of Downsize DC speaks with Michael Ostrolenk about what value-backed competing currencies might emerge in the event the public loses faith in fiat money. 00:25:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownostimulus,Obamacare,dollar,federal reserve,currencyWith the growing list of bailouts and stimulus packages (not to mention Obamacare, and U.S. troop presence in over 200 countries), multi-billion and even trihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/12/07/health-care-freedom-zonesPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/12/07/health-care-freedom-zones/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/12/07/health-care-freedom-zonesTue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMTHealth Care Freedom Zones The personal medical freedoms of Americans have been in many ways on the decline well before the signing of the PPACA last March and the result is often, tragically, lost lives.  Patients looking to innovative, possibly life-saving medical treatments are met by bureaucratic red tape created by government agencies like the FDA and state medical boards.  In this podcast, Benjamin Barr, J.D. of the Wyoming Liberty Group discusses with Michael Ostrolenk an innovative solution to resecure our lost rights – Health Care Freedom Zones. 00:24:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownomedical freedom,treatments,health care,liberty,PPACAThe personal medical freedoms of Americans have been in many ways on the decline well before the signing of the PPACA last March and the result is often, trahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/11/30/survey-of-american-medical-privacy-concernsPolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/11/30/survey-of-american-medical-privacy-concerns/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/11/30/survey-of-american-medical-privacy-concernsTue, 30 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMTSurvey of American Medical Privacy Concerns Are American’s concerned that the widespread push for implementation of electronic medical records will affect the privacy of their medical history? Insurance companies and the government often tout claims that patients welcome the convenience of EHRs but brush aside questions about privacy.  In this interview with Michael Ostrolenk, Deborah Peel, MD of www.PatientPrivacyRights.org discusses a recent Zogby poll that queried 2,000 patients about their attitudes about how their personal information is handled. The results suggest that insurance companies, bureaucrats, and legislators need to reexamine their assumptions and take a more serious approach to protecting patient privacy. As well as discussing the survey, Dr. Peel also debunks other common EHR myths including “deidentified” medical data mining and the “cost savings” of EHR implementation. 00:25:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownoprivacy,electronic medical records,insurance,patients,medical historyAre American’s concerned that the widespread push for implementation of electronic medical records will affect the privacy of their medical history? Insuranchttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/10/19/transpartisan-opposition-to-obamacarePolitics Conservativehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/10/19/transpartisan-opposition-to-obamacare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/10/19/transpartisan-opposition-to-obamacareTue, 19 Oct 2010 19:00:00 GMTTranspartisan Opposition to ObamaCare Michael Ostrolenk speaks with progressive blogger Jane Hamsher of www.FireDogLake.com about the opposition from across the political spectrum to the so called Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. One of the main components of PPACA these groups object to is the mandate forcing individuals to buy health insurance from private coroporations – health insurance that they may not want and may not cover care they will need. In this short conversation Michael and Ms. Hamsher look at the reasons, some similar some not, folks from all political points of view dislike this provision.  They also discuss the implications that the unpopular new health care law has for the upcoming elections. 00:13:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoObamacare,health insurance,opposition,transpartisan,mandateMichael Ostrolenk speaks with progressive blogger Jane Hamsher of www.FireDogLake.com about the opposition from across the political spectrum to the so callehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/08/25/the-truth-about-obamacareCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/08/25/the-truth-about-obamacare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/08/25/the-truth-about-obamacareWed, 25 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMTThe Truth About ObamaCareSally Pipes talks with Michael Ostrolenk. Ms. Pipes is the President of the Pacific Research Institute and author of The Truth About ObamaCare.00:32:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoObamaCare,Health Care Reform,Socialized Medicine,Freedom,LibertySally Pipes talks with Michael Ostrolenk. Ms. Pipes is the President of the Pacific Research Institute and author of The Truth About ObamaCare.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/07/21/siobhan-reynolds--pain-relief-networkCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/07/21/siobhan-reynolds--pain-relief-network/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/07/21/siobhan-reynolds--pain-relief-networkWed, 21 Jul 2010 20:30:00 GMTSiobhan Reynolds - Pain Relief NetworkSiobhan Reynolds, President of the Pain Relief Network and defender of people in pain sees Washington State as the patient’s last real opportunity to stop the War On Drugs from completely destroying a free and voluntary doctor/patient relationship, “Between Obamacare, The War On Drugs and the media’s rapacious focus on celebrity addiction, people in pain who merely want to live their lives and take care of their families are instead being herded like cattle into “safety programs’ which are anything but safe.” She goes on to say, “despite Washington State’s contentions that they are merely looking out for the welfare of citizens in pain, the data does not demonstrate that a public health crisis in overdose and addiction even exists. What the data does say is that some 25 to 33 percent of the American people suffer from the deadly disease of chronic non- cancer pain.”00:35:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownochronic pain,pain relief,pain management,war on drugs,obamacareSiobhan Reynolds, President of the Pain Relief Network and defender of people in pain sees Washington State as the patient’s last real opportunity to stop the Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/07/14/alan-phillips--the-pandemic-response-projectCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/07/14/alan-phillips--the-pandemic-response-project/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/07/14/alan-phillips--the-pandemic-response-projectWed, 14 Jul 2010 20:00:00 GMTAlan Phillips - The Pandemic Response ProjectThe Pandemic Response Project (PReP) is a volunteer organization founded by Vaccine Rights Attorney Alan Phillips, J.D. Presently, most states can mandate vaccines without exemptions during a declared emergency, and quarantine non-vaccinated residents in government facilities against their will. PReP's primary goal is to reform emergency health laws to allow citizens to say "NO!" to these and other mandatory emergency procedures and protocols. The primary motivation for this agenda is the profoundly mismanaged swine flu pandemic of 2009/2010 that enriched vaccine manufacturers with wasted public funds and caused unnecessary death and disability to vaccine recipients world-wide. 00:56:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownovaccines,MEHPA,swine flu,patient rights,emergency health lawsThe Pandemic Response Project (PReP) is a volunteer organization founded by Vaccine Rights Attorney Alan Phillips, J.D. Presently, most states can mandate vaccihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/06/30/coversation-with-dr-clare-grayCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/06/30/coversation-with-dr-clare-gray/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/06/30/coversation-with-dr-clare-grayWed, 30 Jun 2010 20:30:00 GMTCoversation with Dr. Clare GrayDr. C. L. Gray, founder of Physicians for Reform, is a practicing Board certified internal medicine physician in North Carolina. Previously, Gray served as Chief Medical Resident at Bassett Healthcare, an affiliate of Columbia University. Upon completion of his training in 2000, he received the E. Donnall Thomas Research Award, presented annually for exceptional research. Gray has two scientific publications to his credit. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1995 where he served as president of the Christian Medical and Dental Society (CMDS) and as an honorary member of the CMDS graduate board of ethics00:26:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownohealthcare reform,doctors,patients,medicine,obamacareDr. C. L. Gray, founder of Physicians for Reform, is a practicing Board certified internal medicine physician in North Carolina. Previously, Gray served as Chiehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/06/17/tax-implications-of-obamacareCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/06/17/tax-implications-of-obamacare/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/06/17/tax-implications-of-obamacareThu, 17 Jun 2010 19:30:00 GMTTax Implications of ObamaCareRyan Ellis of Americans for Tax Reform www.atr.org will talk to Michael Ostrolenk about the Tax Implications of ObamaCare.00:40:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownotax,healthcare reform,ObamaCare,Patients,DoctorsRyan Ellis of Americans for Tax Reform www.atr.org will talk to Michael Ostrolenk about the Tax Implications of ObamaCare.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/05/25/jim-turner--fda-and-dietary-supplementsCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/05/25/jim-turner--fda-and-dietary-supplements/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/05/25/jim-turner--fda-and-dietary-supplementsTue, 25 May 2010 18:30:00 GMTJim Turner - FTC and Dietary SupplementsJames S. Turner, Esq. (Chair of the Board), a principal in the firm Swankin & Turner, represents businesses as well as individuals and consumer groups in a wide variety of regulatory matters concerning food, drug, health, environmental and product-safety matters. Mr. Turner has served as special counsel to the Senate Select Committee on Food, Nutrition, and Health and to the Senate Government Operations Subcommittee on Government Research. Recently Mr. Turner was the lead attorney on a successful petition to the FDA to reclassify acupuncture needles from Class III to Class II medical devices, permitting their legal importation and distribution. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University School of Law.00:45:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoFDA,dietary supplements,CODEX,vitamins,alternative medicineJames S. Turner, Esq. (Chair of the Board), a principal in the firm Swankin & Turner, represents businesses as well as individuals and consumer groups in a widehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/04/30/update-on-aaps-obamacare-lawuitCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/04/30/update-on-aaps-obamacare-lawuit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/04/30/update-on-aaps-obamacare-lawuitFri, 30 Apr 2010 19:00:00 GMTUpdate on AAPS ObamaCare LawsuitAAPS General Counsel, Andrew Schlafly, Esq. will discuss AAPS v. Sebelius. This suit challenges the individual insurance mandate created by the so-called "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"00:45:00The Michael Ostrolenk ShownoObamaCare,Lawsuit,Patients,Doctors,MedicineAAPS General Counsel, Andrew Schlafly, Esq. will discuss AAPS v. Sebelius. This suit challenges the individual insurance mandate created by the so-called "Patihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/04/07/convesation-with-author-of-physicians-declaration-Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/04/07/convesation-with-author-of-physicians-declaration-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/04/07/convesation-with-author-of-physicians-declaration-Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:30:00 GMTConvesation with Author of Physicians' Declaration of IndependenceToday we speak with Richard Amerling, M.D. Dr. Amerling is a board member of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons and author of the Physicians' Declaration of Independence.00:45:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownohealth care reform,obamacare,doctors,medicine,patientsToday we speak with Richard Amerling, M.D. Dr. Amerling is a board member of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons and author of the Physicians'http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/03/03/chat-with-a-physician-who-works-for-her-patients-and-not-the-insurance-companiesCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/03/03/chat-with-a-physician-who-works-for-her-patients-and-not-the-insurance-companies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ostrolenkradio/2010/03/03/chat-with-a-physician-who-works-for-her-patients-and-not-the-insurance-companiesWed, 03 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMTChat with a physician who works for her patients and not the insurance companies.Dr. Juliette Madrigal-Dersch does not take insurance in her family practice in Marble Falls, TX. Some might suggest that this is unfair and harmful to patients but as it turns out the opposite is true. Her patients are better off for many reasons. For instance, because Dr. Dersch works for patients and not the insurance companies she is a advocate for the best interest of the patient and not the insurance companies bottom line. The doctor will join us for a discussion about her practice.00:30:00The Michael Ostrolenk Shownopatients,physicians,doctors,health care reform,insuranceDr. Juliette Madrigal-Dersch does not take insurance in her family practice in Marble Falls, TX. Some might suggest that this is unfair and harmful to patients