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What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and the life you want is fear? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lance LoRusso on his new book Serve Others. Live Without Fear: Adopting a Fear-Free Mindset in a Fear-Driven World. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Lance LoRusso is a litigator with a writing habit. A former law enforcement officer turned attorney and author, Lance writes from decades spent where law, violence, media pressure, and public service collide. He has worked as a patrol officer, hostage negotiator, investigator, trainer, and public information officer, and has represented nearly 200 officers involved in shootings and other critical incidents. Named the National Fraternal Order of Police’s 2021 Attorney of the Year, Lance also serves as General Counsel to the Georgia State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police. https://bluelinelawyer.com  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/01BYaDUb  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

Are you a Californian and thinking about your health coverage for 2027? Tune in as Jessica Altman, Executive Director of Covered California, shares what Californians should know to make informed coverage choices for 2027. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Jessica Altman was sworn in as Covered California’s executive director on March 4, 2022. She oversees the planning, development, administration and evaluation of the organization’s efforts to increase the number of insured Californians, improve health care quality, lower costs and reduce health disparities through an innovative, competitive marketplace. Altman grew up in the Bay Area. She has a master’s degree in Public Policy from the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Science in Policy Analysis and Management, with a concentration in Health Care Policy, from Cornell University. www.CoveredCA.com  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What dreams have you set aside, waiting for a someday that never seems to come? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ravi Gupta on his new book The Invisible List: One Passion a Year, Every Year.   Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Ravi Gupta is the Founder and CEO of The Branch, a nonprofit media company launched in 2021 to combat polarization and misinformation online. Before founding The Branch, he co-founded Arena, where he helped elect dozens of candidates and built the largest campaign staffer training academy in Democratic Party history—training over 7,000 political operatives in just three years. Gupta is also the Founder and CEO of Squadra Health, an early-stage longevity medicine and wellness company, and a Shorenstein Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School. He co-hosts Majority 54, a political podcast about engaging with people across the ideological divide, and hosts Killing Justice, a true crime podcast with Crooked Media exploring an alleged political murder in India. https://www.ravimgupta.com Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/06HngC05  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What happens when the care you receive depends on whether your doctor truly sees and hears you? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Mauvareen Beverley on her new book 9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Patients. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Dr. Mauvareen Beverley is a physician executive, nationally and internationally bestselling author, and recognized authority on health equity, cultural competence, and patient engagement. Dr. Beverley is President & Founder Mauvareen Beverley MD. PLLC. Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist and has spent her career moving the dial from health disparity to sustainable health equity inclusive of measurable action. With more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience, she brings a practical perspective to one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges. 9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity challenges the traditional focus on patient behavior as the primary driver of disparities. Dr. Beverley shifts attention to the behaviors, attitudes, communication gaps, and blind spots within healthcare systems themselves, offering practical strategies for improving trust, communication, and outcomes. https://drbeverley.com  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/05QLAwus  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What does the future of America’s auto industry look like? Today’s students could be tomorrow’s innovators. Twenty university teams will apply cutting-edge engineering to real vehicles while developing the technical, leadership, and project management skills needed for careers in automotive engineering, transportation, and advanced manufacturing. And the competition is fierce!   Tune in for student Geoff Chavez from California State University, Los Angeles, and Jon Darrow, Vice President of Propulsions at Stellantis’ North American Tech Center as we dive into this year’s EcoCAR Innovation Challenge: Driving the Future is the 15th Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition in the AVTC series. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  To learn more about the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge visit AVTCseries.org Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What is bronchiectasis, and why should you know about it? Untreated, it’s a chronic inflammatory lung disease that can worsen over time and may lead to lung damage, yet it can take years to be diagnosed. Bronchiectasis, or BE, affects the airways and can impact the lungs’ ability to clear mucus and bacteria. Approximately 500,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with it, yet millions more may be living with the disease without knowing it. Join us for an important conversation with pulmonologist Dr. Colin Swenson about bronchiectasis, the symptoms to be aware of, and what people experiencing unresolved respiratory symptoms should know. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  To learn more about lung health visit: SuspectBE.com Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What if the way you respond to life’s hardest moments holds the key to turning pain into purpose? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Gina Vance on her new book Life Is Hard and Then You Fly: How Your Nine Instinctive Responses Can Turn Pain into Purpose Through the Revolutionary Healing Power of SMGI® Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Gina Vance, creator of SMGI®, is a mind–body healing teacher, speaker, and guide. She helps people transform trauma into triumph through inner journeys that reconnect them to peace, power, and their deepest wisdom. https://mindbodyjourneys.com  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00wONeSi  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What could you create, experience, or become if you reclaimed your time and energy to pursue your passion? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Sandi Morse, LCSW-S, on her new book Feed Your Purpose: Intuitive Eating as a Spiritual Practice. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Sandi Morse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She has been a clinician for 25 years and has been working in health care leadership and administration for the last 15.  Sandi leads with an evidence-based approach and is passionate about a holistic approach to behavioral healthcare. Sandi writes at the intersection of mental health, nutritional and spirituality. Her newly published book Feed Your Purpose: Intuitive Eating as a Spiritual Practice has been featured on ABC's Good Morning Texas and she is a sought after local and national speaker. www.feedyourpurposebook.com  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0fiU7Twc  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

If you’ve tried to make an appointment with a primary care doctor lately, you may have noticed it is taking longer and longer to get in. In fact, average wait times for an appointment are now reaching 31 days — that’s up 19% since 2022. At the same time, higher health care costs and high-deductible plans are leaving many people deciding when — and where — to seek care.   Tune in as Jon Thiboutot, President of Retail Health at CVS Health, and Dr. David Fairchild, Chief Medical Officer of Retail Health at CVS Health, share with us what they’re hearing from patients and how today’s health care experience is changing to meet those needs. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Jon Thiboutot, President, Retail Health | CVS Health Jon Thiboutot is a healthcare executive with more than two decades of experience spanning retail health, pharmacy, and enterprise operations. Recognized for his ability to drive both operational excellence and growth strategy, Jon has led diverse teams across retail field operations, long-term care, pharmacy enterprise initiatives, consistently delivering innovation, efficiency, and measurable business impact. In his current role as President of Retail Health, Jon is responsible for full P&L performance of our national brick-and-mortar MinuteClinic practice providing acute care and primary care services as well as our Enterprise Virtual Care platform providing virtual primary care, 24/7 virtual care and behavioral health support.    Dr.  David  Fairchild, Chief Medical  Officer for MinuteClinic and Senior Vice  President and Associate CMO within  the CVS Health enterprise. In his role, Dr. Fairchild oversees clinical   quality and the scope of practice within MinuteClinic, (both brick and mortar clinics and MinuteClinic Virtual Care), Virtual Primary Care, health system relations, and Medical Affairs services such as provider credentialing and privileging. In the preceding four years, he was a Director at BDC Advisors, where he led the consulting firm's physician enterprise strategy practice. Prior to joining BDC Advisors, Dr. Fairchild held various academic medicine positions, most recently serving as Senior Vice President for Clinical Integration at UMass  Memorial Health Care (UMMHC), President of the UMass Memorial Accountable Care Organization, and Professor of Medicine at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Before working at UMMHC, he was Chief Medical Officer at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine.  https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What if a painting could change the way you see the Earth and inspire you to protect it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ekaterina Sky on her impact art, and saving the planet. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Ekaterina Sky is an artist whose paintings plant forests. Working in watercolor and sustainable 24K gold leaf on archival paper, she seals handwritten prayers beneath the 24K sustainable gold. Her painting Forests of the World has been presented on stage at Carnegie Hall in  New York and at COP30, the United Nations climate conference in Brazil. Through her art and ourlifeforce.org, she turns awareness into tangible action, including the planting of native trees. Ekaterina lives and works between Los Angeles and New York. https://ekaterina-sky.com  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

When trust breaks down inside a police department, how does a leader begin to rebuild it? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Police Chief Stoney Mathis on his new book Leadership Within the Thin Blue Line: Caring Enough to Win. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Chief Stoney Mathis is a respected law enforcement leader with over 34 years of experience across Georgia police departments. Known as a turnaround expert, he has successfully led agencies through significant challenges, restoring trust, improving morale, reducing crime, and developing future leaders. Chief Mathis began his career as a patrol officer with the Monroe Police Department before rising through the ranks at Henry County Police Department. He later served as Chief of Police in Chattahoochee Hills, where he emphasized listening and relationship-building, and in Fairburn, where he achieved a remarkable 52% reduction in crime, helping transform the city into one of Georgia’s safest. Most recently, as Chief in Columbus, Georgia, he stabilized a struggling department facing severe staffing shortages and rising crime, morale, and community partnerships. The Columbus Police Department has seen a 37% reduction in overall crime rate and was selected for the 2025 Agency of the Year Award by the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy.  https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/stoneymathisauthor  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/06XOljN1  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

Can books inspire kindness, courage, and compassion in the next generation? Tune in for New York Times Bestselling author Brad Meltzer, as we celebrate the 40th book in the Ordinary People Change The World children’s book series We Are The Wright Brothers, and a sneak peek into his new adult book in the conspiracy series that will drop next year! Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod and twelve other bestselling thrillers. He also writes nonfiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, and the Ordinary People Change the World children’s book series, Brad is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel and is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag  that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero, making national news on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. https://www.bradmeltzer.com  Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03XnAAzA  Donate to the Little Free Library: https://give.littlefreelibrary.org/fundraiser/6762065  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What happens when the person meant to protect you is lost in a battle you cannot understand? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Suzanne Sherman on her new book Living in the Long Shadow: Surviving a Legacy of Mental Illness. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Suzanne Sherman is a memoir editor, coach, consultant, and author. Since 1996 she has taught memoir writing at colleges, online, and in workshops. She has also spoken at the California Writers Club, National Association of Memoir Writers, and Story Circle Network. Her other books are Lesbian and Gay Marriage: Private Commitments, Public Ceremonies (Temple University Press) and Girlhood in America: Personal Stories 1910–2010 (SZS Publishing). Suzanne lives in Northern California.  https://suzannesherman.com/   Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07MKsSek  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

With internet, mobile, TV and streaming all competing for a piece of the household budget, those monthly costs can add up fast. And with so many plans and packages to choose from, how do you know if you are really getting the most for your money? Tune in for a discussion with Consumer Tech Expert Sarah Evans on some simple ways to take a closer look at what you are paying for and where you may be able to save. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Sarah Evans is CEO of Zen Media, a consumer technology expert, author, business leader, and mom. She has built hundreds of AI tools and resources that help people make sense of emerging technology.  https://www.spectrum.com  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

What if hard work and talent aren't the only factors determining who gets ahead? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Emilio J. Castilla on his Nautilus award-winning new book The Meritocracy Paradox: Where Talent Management Strategies Go Wrong and How to Fix Them. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Emilio J. Castilla is Professor of Management and Professor of Work and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management. A globally recognized scholar, author, and speaker, he studies how organizations shape careers, workplace outcomes, and organizational success. His work challenges conventional thinking about merit, fairness, opportunity, and performance, helping leaders build more effective and equitable organizations.  https://emiliojcastilla.org Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03kVE7MP  Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne