Marion Charatan
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
 Voices Around The Sound Join Marion Charatan each Sunday, 6:00 - 7:00a.m. for "Voices Around The Sound" - a weekly interview
and public affairs program. Below you will find
topics and guests: 3/2/08 Pat Murphy is a consumer health expert and medical TV correspondent with considerable medical news experience. She served as host for MDTV Medical News now. Pat offers advice on medicine cabinet makeovers from which over-the-counter products to stock to the importance of expiration dates. Dr. Isabelle Shaw is a noted scientist who offers who a new perspective on overcoming personal problems. In her book "The Shoe Diet," Dr. Shaw talks about the value of rewarding yourself for any goal you have attained. If that means buying new shoes, then do so! Learn more at www.theshoediet.com. Chip Edwards is an award winning investigative journalist and author of "Wheeling the Deal: The Outrageous Legend of Gordon Zahler, Hollywood's Flashiest Quadriplegic." He talks about how his uncle overcame a severe disability to go onto a successful film career. See www.chipjacobs.com Voices Around the Sound is happy to welcome Nancy Fisher, M.D. from the Washington State
Health Care Authority on board as our new medical correspondent. Listen each week for Dr. Fisher's
expert tips for staying healthy and strong. 2/10/08 Funny man Glebe is a working comedian who weaves a new spin on improving relationships. Glebe talks about gaining 'points' with your mate and reveals tips for men and women alike from his new book Points: Women Have Them, Men Need Them (The Relationship Survival Guide For People Who Don't Like Survival Guides). Actress Robyne Parrish is the Executive Director and founder of the Sonnet Repertory Theatre in New York and teaches inner city kids at the Periwinkle National Theater. Robyne believes there is a correlation between the breakdown of the family and the alienation of youth, that is increasing with computers and XBox usage. She wants children to get away from Myspace and move toward Shakespeare. Learn more about Robyne at www.robyneparrish.com. John Giuffre addresses the very complicated issue of our economy. John is a real estate specialist and financial researcher with Mark David in New York City. He talks about the economic stimulus package introduced by President Bush along with sub-prime mortgages and the effect on the stock market. Finally, John looks at 'bailout' and 'paydown' plans to jumpstart the economy. 2/3/08 Kathy Ireland is an internationally known supermodel turned business supermogul. Kathy is CEO and chief designer for Kathy Ireland Worldwide. She talks about ways for women to succeed in business and the special challenges working mothers face. Learn more about Kathy and her creative endeavors, as well as inspirational messages, by visiting www.KathyIreland.com. Dr. Kevin O'Brien is a cardiologist at the University of WA Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien discusses what coronary heart disease is, what the risks are for it and offers the latest advice on cholesterol-lowering medications. The doctor discusses lifestyle changes we can make to increase our chances for long and healthy lives. Mark Paredes is the National Director of Latin Outreach for the American Jewish Congress. Mark talks about ways to bridge religious differences by focusing on what we all have in common rather than what separates us. You can hear Mark talk on "Mormons and Jews in the Latter Days: A Zion Relationship," on Saturday, February 16, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at the Renton Stake Center, 19714 106th Ave. SE, Renton, WA 98055. For more information contact Sue Bowman at 206-406-6138. 1-27-08 Medical Director Dr. Paula Clayton and Executive Director Robert Gebbia are with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In Washington state, more than 800 people die by suicide each year. That is more than four times as many as by homicide. The Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk is a 20-mile walk from sunset to sunrise that will take place on June 21-22, 2008 in Seattle, as well as in New York. You may learn more about preventing suicide by visiting. www.theovernight.org. Randy Gascher knows the school system from the perspective of a parent as well as teacher. Randy's book Parent Driven Schools: A Public School Warrior's Fight to Revolutionize Education and Take Back Our Schools addresses the issues of standardized testing and how offers a report card on how well our children are learning in the public and private school systems. Catherine McWillie is a law and criminal expert who served as a police officer for 24 years. Catherine talks about the underreported and sometimes misunderstood crimes that happen within families. She discusses the increase in the number of homicides of children directly related to custody hearings. Learn more by visiting Catherine's website www.custodycalculations.com. 1-20-08 Monday, January 21st marks the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luthur King Jr. A new memorial has been designed to honor Dr. King and will debut on Washington, DC's Nation Mall, between the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, at the end of 2009. President and CEO Harry Johnson of the Martin Luthur King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation talks about this majestic tribute to the late civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient as well as the Rev. Dr. King's legacy. To learn more, click onto www.buildthedream.org. Carol Dunn is a Community Disaster Education Manager for the American Red Cross. Carol talks about the severe floodings that caused massive destruction and evacuations across Washington state in November of 2007 and what to do to protect your family and home in the event of a flood. For more information, see www.seattleredcross. Dr. Michael Zey, an associate professor at Monclair State College's School of Business, in Montclair, NJ offers forecasts on where economic trends are heading. Dr. Zey is an internationally recognized futurist who has written for Forbes and appeared on The Wall Street Journal Report. His latest book is Ageless Nation: The Quest for Superlongevity and Physical Perfection. 1-13-08 Dr. Dan Collins, author of 'The Trauma Zone, is a trauma and forensics expert. The psychologist has over 25 years of clinical experience helping people overcome traumatic events. Dr. Collins talks about the mentality behind mall and school shootings and how we can cope with such awful events. Claire Acey, Director of Communications at Northwest Harvest, talks about her organization's 40 year fight against hunger across Washington state. Claire shares information on the The Cherry Street Food Bank, 711 Cherry Street, Seattle, (206) 625-0755, that offers food to anyone in need; no income verification required. You may find more information by visiting www.northwestharvest.org.
The American Heart Association is our Charity of the Month. Dr. Nancy Fisher, a Board Member of the American Heart Association, pediatrician, clinical geneticist as well as former cardiac care nurse; along with Francesa Fabile, Senior Director of Communications, talk about the best ways to prevent heart attacks through healthy lifestyles. Dr. Fisher also talks about the American Heart Association's partnership with the Seattle Seahawks in the Spirit 12 program and Start/Challenge, a walking program that Donny Osmond is involved with nationally, to encourage people to walk. For life saving tips from the American Heart Association, visit their web site at www.americanheart.org. 1-6-08 Co-Producer Will Cohen from FRONTLINE takes an in-depth look at the risks and benefits of prescription drugs for young children in his television special 'The Medicated Child' to air next Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 at 9:00pm on KCTS.
Sammy Sorrell is a legal writer who investigates the deterioration of America in his new book Homegrown Terrorism: The Undeclared War Against Crime in America.
Janice Buckley talks about her charity 'Operation Homefront' that provides services ranging from food help, auto repairs, toys for children, assistance rent and more; for military families. 12-30-07 Louise LeBrun, a health and wellness expert and personal life coach, talks about the best ways to reduce holiday stress and learning to listen to your body. Louise is the author of Fully Alive: Awakening Health, Humor, Compassion and Truth. Cathy Daub, Certified Childbirth Educator, offers nutritional tips for mothers-to-be. Cathy also talks about how to ensure your baby starts life in the most peaceful way. Steve Geng is a bon vivant, actor, recovered heroin addict---and the author of Thick As Thieves. Steve talks about his complex yet loving relationship with his sister, the late Veronica Geng, writer/editor for The New Yorker. 12-23-07 Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels wraps up the holidays by sharing some of his favorite family traditions with us. He also has a special message for the New B97.3 listeners. Captain Christopher Murphy and Staff Sergeant Robert Noyes are with the United States Marine Corps. They talk about their work with Toys for Tots, our Charity of the Month. Mike Peterson is a Certified Debt Counselor and co-founder of the American Credit Foundation. Mike talks about how you can steer clear of the trap of holiday credit card debt. 12-16-07 Captain Shaughn Maxwell is the Medical Officer for Snohomish County Fire District 1. Captain Maxwell talks about how to survive the odorless and tasteless killer carbon monoxide. Alan Cohen offers tips on how to find the perfect person in your life by finding yourself first in Don't Get Lucky, Get Smart. Rajiv Nagaich is an elder care attorney at the law firm of Johnson and Nagaich who gives legal advice on the best ways to help your aging loved ones.
12-09-07 Dr. Doug Smith is a trauma surgeon who recently did pioneering surgery on a young amputee. Dr. Smith, Director of Amputation Services at Harborview Medical Center and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center, talks about the surgery he performed on 22-year-old Tyler Schilling to give him a new prosthetic arm that is computer-controlled, after the young man lost his arm in a terrible accident. Sara Dawalt is a young military wife and pre-K teacher who talks about her husband Brandon's deployment to Iraq in 365 Deployment Days, her personal account of the sacrifices and hardships those with spouses overseas fighting wars face. Sara's book can be found at www.BarnesandNoble.com and www.amazon.com and she also offers tips to military families on her website 365deploymentdays.com. Don Kuch is the Clinical Director for the Crisis Clinic and Damond Arrindell is the Youth Services Manager for the teen division. Both professionals address ways to beat the holiday doldrums and discuss the very serious issue of suicide prevention. The 24-hour number to call for help if you're experiencing depression or just need someone to talk to is 206-461-3222 or 866-4CRISIS (866-427-4747). Teenagers will be transferred to a teen peer to talk about any problem that is concerning them. Check the Clinic's web site at Crisisclinic.org. 12-02-07 Dianne Schultheis, children's advocate and CASA volunteer, talks about how court-appointed advocates make a huge difference in the lives of abused and neglected children, as well as the benefits of volunteering. Learn about CASA by clicking onto www.washingtonstatecasa.org or writing: Washington State CASA Association, 603 Stewart St., #206, Seattle, WA 98101, or calling 206-667-9716 for more information. Anne Black Gray is the author of Laughing Sickness: A Medical Mystery, a novel based on the history of her own daughter s unusual illness and the prejudice she had to overcame in the workplace, along with battling a paralyzing disease. Anne offers tips on ways to handle diseases that may randomly strike families. Dr. Michael Esposito is a radiologist at Lackland Regional Medical Center in Lackland, Florida, who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Esposito offers recommendations for mammogram and ultrasound screenings and talks about new MRI diagnostic tools. He is also the author of an exciting new medical thriller, Locked In, available now at your local bookstores. 11-25-07 Clint Eddy is on the Board of Directors for the Human Rights Campaign, based in Washington, DC with a chapter in Seattle. He is joined by Matt Magorian, and Stevie Garvachio, both on the staff of the HRC. Clint, Matt and Stevie will discuss the work the HRC is doing to ensure that people with alternative lifestyles will not face discrimination in employment. Sue Hillstrom has had to endure a trauma no mother should ever experience. Her son Eric,19, was severely injured with a head injury and lay in a coma at Harborview Hospital, due to a suspected drunk driver who was driving the wrong way on I-5. Sue, a professor at Green River Community College, talks about ways to prevent innocent people like Eric and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Bawny McQuistin, who died in the accident, from being injured or killed in such a senseless way. At this writing, Eric is thankfully showing signs of improvement. Donations to help with Eric's medical costs can be made at any Bank of America Branch to the Eric Hillstrom Assistance Fund." Read update's from Eric's family: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/erichillstrom Dr. Robert Kiltzman is a psychiatrist and Director of Bioethics at Columbia University Medical Center. He also faced the unimaginable-losing his beloved sister in one of the Twin Towers that collapsed on 9/11. Dr. Klizman became sick with symptoms that were nebulous. He has written a compelling book 'When Doctors Become Patients' that addresses what patients go through and how they are treated by physicians, after he interviewed many doctors who unfortunately went from the role of being a healer to becoming sick, as he did. Dr. Klitzman developed rare insights on being a patient which he shares. 11-18-07 Constance Trufant, the Executive Director of the Trufant Foundation and the mother of Seattle Seahawks Marcus Trufant, joins Leo Muller, the Executive Director of the Choices Education group, to talk about the two organizations' teamwork to keep teens from dropping out of school and excel in life. Jonah Sirota plays the viola with The Chiara String Quartet. He talks about reintroducing the public to chamber music. The Chiara String Quarter will perform Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 at 8:00pm for the UW World Series at the University of WA, Meany Hall. Marilyn Burton is a mother, grandmother and foster parent. Marilyn talks about the joys and challenges of becoming a foster parent and shares her family's story, on the eve of her 25th wedding anniversary. 11-11-07 Vivian Yuen, aka Chef Viv, is the owner and head chef for the Cookalicious Club in Issaquah. Chef Viv talks about her cooking school fror kids, where she teaches children as young as three to cook. The chef share some interesting observations about childrens' culinary abilities and teamwork in the kitchen-along with great cooking tips. David Bornstein, author, discusses his book 'How to Change the World.' David highlights social entrepeneurship as a way for business people to give back to the community. He talks about the history behind the trend of working professionals contributing to social causes. Joan Archer, professional watercolorist from Edmonds, talks about the benefits of painting. Joan had a one-woman show of her eye-pleasing art at the Governor's Mansion in 2005. She also discusses her upcoming workshop in Tuscany, Italy for May 2008. 11-04-07 The Symetra Financial Community Series has partnered with The New B97-3 and several non-profit organizations in the Puget Sound area to address global health concerns. This week we are joined by 710 Kiro's Dave Ross who talks with Jeff Honeycutt, Director of Volunteer Programs for the Puget Sound V.A. Hospital. Dave also speaks with hydro-plane racing great Chip Hanauer about Chip's dedication to volunteer work with vets. Finally, Jeff talks to Mark Secura, a disabled vet who discusses physical and emotional challenges veterans with disabilities face. 10-28-07 Beth Whittman talks about the trials women go through as well as the benefits they experience when they travel alone as well as other information from her new book Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide For Women Traveling Solo. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Donzella Malone, clinical social worker and therapist, says that domestic violence doesn't always follow a pattern. She wrote Remembering Margo: A Triumphant Life, A Tragic Death and Life's Greatest Deception about her best friend Dr. Margo Prade, who was murdered by her husband, a police captain in Akron, Ohio. Lisa Peck is a radio host and survivor of domestic abuse. She recently published Silent Cries: A Woman's Journey To Freedom, available at Barnes and Nobles and Borders' bookstores. Lisa talks about how she finally escaped a long marriage of abuse and how she is using her experience to help others. 10-21-07 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ruth Haag, author of 'Hope All Is Well There, Love, Nancy,' talks about her 18 year friendship with Nancy Kaplan, who battled breast cancer than quickly metastasized in her body, along with Nancy's courage and grace throughout her illness. Todd Davis, CEO of Lifelock, is an expert on fraud who talks about identity theft. He discusses the steps you can take to protect yourself from becoming a victim of credit card theft and the like. Heather Conlin, Special Projects Manager for the Alaskan Brewing Company, discusses her company's commitment to the Coastal Code Project to clean up the Pacific coastline. Heather also talks about an on-line surfboard auction and the sale of t-shirts, with profit donations going toward fighting water pollution. 10-14-07 April and Mike Brown, Founders of Whisker City cat rescue/shelter in Shoreline, WA talk about their work as animal advocates. The Browns are dedicated to rescuing and caring for kittens and cats in need. They work tirelessly with 17 volunteers to locate the best possible homes for their 'clients.' You know Mike from our sister station Newstalk 710 KIRO. He is the host extraordinaire of Sportstalk. April has a successful career as an auctioneer as well as working with her husband at Whisker City. Susana Della Maddalena, Executive Director of PetSmart Charities. Susana talks about "Winston," the three millionth pet adopted from PetSmart in-store adoption centers and the charitable work that PetSmart does on behalf of our four-legged friends, including giving grants for neutering. 10-07-07 Dr. Jackie Helfgott, criminologist/author and Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at Seattle University, talks about copy cat crimes. Julie Griffith, Regional Director of Eduaction and Development for Money Managment International, discusses managing credit and keeping debt-free. Jamie Fry, Education Coordinator for the Seattle Fire Department, talks about the best ways to protect yourself against fires along with the Seattle Fire Deparment's partnership with the New B97.3 and State Farm Insurance for Fire Prevention Month- this month, October 2007. 09-30-07 Matthew Gardner, economist and Principal at Gardner and Johnson Land Use Economics, talks about the Seattle housing market and home appreciation. Dr. Philip Baumel, Professor Emeritus at Iowa State University, on the increase in ethanol shipping by freight trains. Francis Kao, Education Manager at the Seattle Repertory Company, discusses education partnerships with local schools and apprenticeships at the Rep. 09-23-07 Anita Mitchell, talks about her struggle and triumph over colon cancer. Anita's artistic collage is part of a free exhibit at the Swedish Cancer Institute on 1221 Madison St. Seattle, WA 98104 from Sept 25 through October 31. Dr. Parker Palmer, educator and Founder/Senior Partner for the Center for Courage and Renewal. Dr. Palmer shares from his best-selling book 'The Courage to Teach-Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life.' Dick and Sue Coffin, the proprietors of Rogan's Memorials in Bangor, Maine. The Coffins share from their book 'Ahead of Your Time,' an informative look on end-of-life planning. 09-16-07
Dr. Jackie Sherris, VP Global Programs, Dr. Vivien Tsu, SR Program Advisor and Dr. Kent Campbell, Dir Malaria Control, Africa, will all be featured in a short segment regarding the PATH to global health. Millions of people die each year from causes that the US overcame decades ago. The Seattle-based global health organization - PATH - will discuss recent strides in defeating the most basic of diseases. Visit Symetra Community Series for more information. 09-9-07 Carol Earlywine, Program Manager for the Angeline Center for homeless women of the YWCA, Downtown Seattle, who talks about the struggles of homeless women in the Puget Sound. You can learn more about the AngelineCneter by visiting the website, www.ywcaworks.org
Dr. John Wynn, Director of Psychooncology at the Swedish Cancer Institute, who speaks about the challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder that returning war veterans and others face.
Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Sociologist at the University of Washington and author of the new book 'Prime Adventures and Advice About Sex, Love and the Sensual Years,' who discusses internet dating along with looking for love after 40. 09-2-07 Bridge Engineer Jugesh Kapur from the WA. State DOT talks about bridge safety in our area and what is being done here to prevent a bridge collapse like the tragic one in Minneapolis. Khristyanna Garrett, Seattle- based author of 'Only Time Can Heal,' speaks about years of abuse and being kidnapped by her mother, along with her poignant reunion with her father. Associate Director of Seattle's Union Gospel Mission talks about services and help for the homeless and addicted populations.
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