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Roger Stone has been called the High Priest of Political Mischief. A Republican Party Consultant turned Libertarian; he’s influenced elections from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush. We discuss his defection to the Libertarian Party from the GOP and political tactics in the 2012 Presidential Campaign. The post Roger Stone Reviews The 2012 Presidential Campaign And His 40 Years Influencing Politics first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Sasha Issenberg takes us inside the war room of campaigns on both the left and the right to show how the smartest campaigns now believe they know who you will vote for even before you do. We discuss his latest book The Victory Lab. The post Sasha Issenberg Goes Inside Today’s Modern Political Campaigns In His Book The Victory Lab first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Gene Griessman has made a study of successful people and, in the process, became an expert on the tactics successful people employ. He’s discovered some parallels and similarities between Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama that showcase what high achievers do. We discuss his latest book Lincoln and Obama. The post Gene Griessman Sees Parallels Between Presidents Lincoln And Obama In His Book Lincoln And Obama first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Craig Unger writes about Karl Rove—a key figure in Republican politics for over a decade. We look at Rove’s influence on American politics—particularly his involvement in 2 crucial Supreme Court decisions that changed the country forever from his book Boss Rove: Inside Karl Rove’s Secret Kingdom of Power. The post Craig Unger Examines The Influence Karl Rove Exerts On The Republican Party In His Book Boss Rove first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Ken Winans is the show’s investing guru. I invited him to return to the show to forecast what the financial markets for the balance of 2012. The post Ken Winans Gives Market Insights For Investing For The Balance Of 2012 first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Mike Tracy is Mayor of Ventura. We discuss the changes in City Hall following the resignation of City Manager, Rick Cole. The post Mike Tracy Provides Next Steps For The Ventura City Council To Find A Replacement City Manager first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Dan Rather is an award-winning journalist who anchored the CBS Evening News for decades. He is one of America’s most decorated news journalists of all time. We discuss his 60 years in journalism from his memoir, Rather Outspoken. The post Dan Rather Talks About 21st Century Journalism And The Changing Face Of The News Business In His Book Rather Outspoken first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Tara Ross is a staunch defender of the Electoral College in Presidential elections. During this election year, we examine the continuing need for the Electoral College from her book Enlightened Democracy. The post Tara Ross Defends The Electoral College In Her Book Enlightened Democracy first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Marian Merritt is an advisor to Norton on Internet safety. We discuss the new threats cropping up on the Internet in the 21st Century. The post Marian Merritt Explains Internet Crime In the Early 21st Century first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Cass Ingram has turned his attention to the 2012 US election. His latest book, Rigged, examines the fraud and dirty tricks being used to keep health freedom advocate Dr. Ron Paul off the Republican Presidential ticket and out of the Oval Office. The post Dr. Cass Ingram Unveils Political Shenanigans In His Latest Book Rigged first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Senator Tony Strickland is the Republican contender for the US House of Representatives from the newly formed 26th Congressional District that includes much of Ventura County—excluding Simi Valley. We discuss his platform and his campaign. The post Tony Strickland Discusses His Platform For The US House Of Representatives first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Bruce Schneier is a security expert. When people want to know how security really works, they turn to him. We discuss enabling the trust society needs to survive from his book Liars & Outliers. The post Bruce Schneier Explains Gaining And Maintaining Trust In Society From His Book Liars & Outliers first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Margie Cochrane is new to the community. She’s the newly installed Publisher and Chief Revenue Officer for the Ventura County Star. We discuss her plans for the newspaper and journalism in the 21st Century. The post Margie Cochrane Discusses Her New Role As Publisher And Chief Revenue Officer Of The Ventura County Star first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Marilu Henner is a well-known actress and a producer who has a special gift. She was featured on 60 Minutes for her Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory. We discuss how to uncover our pasts and take charge of our futures from her book Total Memory Makeover. The post Marilu Henner Gives Compelling Reasons To Develop One’s Memory From Her Book Total Memory Makeover first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Jeanne Hopkins and Jamie Turner are gurus in the burgeoning area of mobile marketing. We discuss location-based marketing, apps and other mobile strategies to grow a business from their book Go Mobile. The post Jeanne Hopkins And Jamie Turner Update Listeners On The Latest Marketing Techniques From Their Book Go Mobile first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Stephen Schochet has the “scoop” on many of Hollywood’s actors and legends. He’s compiled his accumulated knowledge into a fascinating book titled Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About The Stars And Legends Of The Movies. The post Stephen Schochet Regales Listeners With Celebrity Tales From His Book Hollywood Stories first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Daniel Coyle has taken tips from the talent hotbeds he’s visited for the past five years: top music academies, sports teams, the Navy SEALs, Olympic training centers, and world-class businesses and schools. We discuss his findings that he condensed into a portable manual for coaches and success-oriented people titled The Little Book of Talent. The post Daniel Coyle Tracks The Keys To Developing Talent And Skill In His Book The Little Book of Talent first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Niels Nielsen is a professor emeritus at Rice University in Religious Thought. He’s examined the role of religion and ethics among the Presidents of the United States. We discuss his latest book God in the Obama Era. The post Niels Nielsen Reviews The US Presidents’ Religion And Ethics In His Book God In The Obama Era first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

Ken May is a local computer services company owner, former radio show host and author of the book The Boss’s Guide to Smarter IT. We analyze the Winners & Losers in Google-Facebook-Apple Triangle. The post Ken May Gives The Winners And Losers In The Apple-Facebook-Google Triangle first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.

David McCallum guest is known to television viewers as Illya Kuryakin in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and as Donald “Ducky” Mallard from NCIS—the #1 drama on television. He’ll be in Oxnard celebrating the Military Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce. We discuss his many TV and film roles plus his strong connection to the military—particularly the Marines. The post David McCallum Speaks Of His Acting Career And His Current Role As “Ducky” On NCIS first appeared on Brainstormin' with Bill Frank.