Steven Spierer Show – TalkRadioOne

Polarized parties and seemingly intractable conflicts of interest and ideology threaten to destroy the United States of America.  No, not right now.  Steve talks with Professor Dennis C. Rasmussen, author of Fears of a Setting Sun: The Disillusionment of America's Founders, an examination of how George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson came to despair for the future of the nation they had created.

Alone with his microphone, Steve talks about well-intentioned plans and the law of unintended consequences with its potential effect on the problems we face today from COVID and the Environment to the Economy.

Steve, a certified Disney nut planning his trip next week to Walt Disney World, interviews Disney historian Jim Korkis, author of Hidden Treasures of Walt Disney World Resort Hotels AND author of Kungaloosh! The Mythic Jungles of Walt Disney World.

In 1916 Nathan Handwerker created Nathan’s Hot Dogs on Coney Island in New York.  Now available worldwide and famous for its hot dog eating contests, there is a story to be told to Steve by Nathan’s grandson, Lloyd Handwerker, author of Famous Nathan: A Family Saga of Coney Island, The American Dream, and the Search for the Perfect Hot Dog.

Steve and his friend of over 55 years Greg Gibbs talk about life, current events and the future.

Steve talks again with Kenneth T. Walsh, distinguished historian of the modern American presidency.  This is Part III of a three-part conversation about Ken’s new book Presidential Leadership in Crisis: Defining Moments of the Modern Presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Donald Trump. Part One can be heard here:  http://files.talkradioone.com/mp3/SS040321.mp3 Part Two can be heard here:  http://files.talkradioone.com/mp3/SS050821.mp3

Alone in Studio M today Steve talks about historical, mythical and worldwide race relations.

Anxiety, depression and suicide rising on university campuses as well as nationally. Speakers shouted down, students and professors afraid to speak honestly - but why?  Steve interviews Greg Lukianoff, co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure before a live audience on August 1, 2021 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs Colorado.

Disneyland and Walt Disney World are making changes as we continue to grapple with Covid.  Steve talks with David Koenig, author of The Fifty-Fivers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland.

We are in a really weird economy.  Jobs, wages, taxes and inflation are all in play.  Steve talks with Professor David G. Blanchflower, author of Not Working: Where Have All The Good Jobs Gone?

Steve, a real estate attorney and real estate investor, talks about some of the stories that have been confusingly reported in the press, starting with what really caused the Surfside condominium building collapse and the risks and benefits inherent in condominium ownership.  Next, home ownership is rising again in America but because prices are crazy many question how to buy or even if it’s a good idea.  Finally, the truth about inflation and what the government’s role must be in protecting the poor and middle class from its devastating effects.

Our health care system is the subject of much controversy over access, cost and quality.  Steve talks with Tandice Urban and Chloe Harrouche, founders of www.thelanby.com about one approach to improvement.

Steve talks with journalist and political commentator John Avlon, author of Washington's Farewell: The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations.

If education is the key to creating a better world, American schools are not doing that job well.  Steve talks with Fredrik DeBoer, author of The Cult of Smart: How our Broken Education System Perpetuates Social Injustice.

Steve welcomes child psychologist Dr. Mel Lewin to discuss false self-esteem in children and supporting children facing the death of a parent.