Gloria Minott Presents...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to former American Major League Baseball outfielder and now ordained Christian minister and author Darryl Eugene Strawberry and his wife Tracy about their new book: "The Imperfect Marriage: Help for Those Who Think It's Over." More information on Pastors Daryl & Tracy Strawberry's ministries: http://www.strawberryministries.org/.

Reposting this great interview with Joshua Bell who recently performed at Union Station in Washington. Check out the recent article in the Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2014/09/30/joshua-bell-on-his-union-station-crowd-this-is-more-like-it/) and then listen to the interview here afterwards. (update 10/1/14) He performs and records not only classical music but also contemporary, bluegrass, Gershwin, and Bernstein. He plays a 1713 Stradivarius, known as 'The Gibson'. Bell was named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in May 2000. On January 12, 2007, with Washington Post Staff Writer Gene Weingarten, he pretended he was a violin street busker at a Washington, D.C. subway stop as an experiment to see if people would pay attention in their rush to get to work at 8 a.m. in the morning. In 2013 The Boston Symphony Orchestra opened its Tanglewood with Joshua Bell and Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos conducting Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D and Symphony No. 5 in E mi

I talk to General Anthony Zinni about his latest book "Before the First Shots Are Fired: How America Can Win Or Lose Off The Battlefield". For more information about General Anthony (Tony) Zinni and his latest book: http://www.generalzinni.com/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1137279389/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1137279389&linkCode=as2&tag=nationalmemoc-20&linkId=U7SXVJ6I6KDX7UTJ

Attorney Willie E. Gary joins us in the studio to talk about his most recent case against the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in which the jury returned with the largest verdict ever at 23 billion dollars, his past, knowing our history, the importance of religion in his life, and more. Attorney Willie E. Gary earned his reputation as “The Giant Killer” by taking down some of America’s most well-known corporate giants on behalf of his clients. He has won some of the largest jury awards and settlements in U.S. history, including more than 150 cases valued in excess of $1 million each. Gary’s amazing success has earned him national recognition as a leading trial attorney. He is also motivational speaker, husband, and father. For more information: http://www.blackpressusa.com/2014/08/willie-gary-the-24-billion-man/#sthash.vD2FZZFL.dpbs http://williegary.com/

On this edition, we have a conversation with Ambassador Linda Thomas- Greenfield about the United States-Africa Leaders Summit. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a member of the Career Foreign Service, was sworn in on August 6, 2013 as the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs. In this capacity, she leads the bureau in the Department of State focused on the development and management of U.S. policy toward sub-Saharan Africa. More information can be found here: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/189469.htm

Mary Higgins Clark's books are world-wide bestsellers. In the U.S. alone, her books have sold over 80 million copies. She is the author of twenty-four previous suspense novels. Suspense Novelist Mary Higgins Clark comes on to promote and discuss "I've Got You Under My Skin", her new novel with me. From Oscar Wilde to James Joyce and beyond, Higgins Clark talk about the pantheon of great Irish storytelling and it's place in her books. More information can be found here: http://www.maryhigginsclark.com/

James Zogby discusses the life of Casey Kasem, but instead of focusing on his artistic career, he focused on his tireless advocacy work on behalf of Arab Americans, which Casey used his star power to promote. Kemal Amen "Casey" Kasem was an American disc jockey, music historian, radio personality, voice actor, and actor, best known for being the host of several music radio countdown programs, most notably American Top 40, from 1970 until his retirement in 2009, and for providing the voice of "Shaggy" Rogers in the Scooby-Doo franchise from 1969 to 1997, and again from 2002 until 2009. Casey Kasem passed away on June 15, 2014. James Joseph Zogby is the author of "Arab Voices" and the founder and president of the Arab American Institute (AAI), a Washington, D.C.–based organization which serves as a political and policy research arm of the Arab-American community. He is Managing Director of Zogby Research Services, LLC, specializing in research and communications and undertaking polling across the Arab world.

Bishop T.D. Jakes takes a break from his busy schedule to chat with me about his book "Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive." T.D. Jakes writes from the peak of his personal power about how to experience the satisfaction of a life well lived. If you long to conquer the jungles of life, INSTINCT offers the personal and professional tools needed to navigate your course successfully and according to God's design. More information can be found here at http://instinctthebook.com/.

Rizwan Jaka is a leader and the former President of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS), in Washington, DC. He is also an active Member at Large of Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), serving on the ISNA National Convention, Youth Strategic Planning Committee, and Election Committee. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington. Interview was recorded at WPFW on April 2014.

When Dr. Maya Angelou's cookbook Hallelujah! The Welcome Table a Lifetime of Memories With Recipes was published I had this conversation with the renowned scholar. Please enjoy this culinary experience.

I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Maya Angelou a few times and she was one my favorite people to talk to. Here is one of the interviews I did with her May of 2013. Rest in peace Dr. Maya Angelou. --Gloria Minott Legendary author Maya Angelou dies at age 86 (CNN) ---http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/us/maya-angelou-obit/ ---------------------------------- "Mom and Me and Mom." Dr. Maya Angelou's latest book took her decades to write. It's the heartwarming story of love and forgiveness. A stunning portrait of "Lady" , Vivian Baxter, her mother and a remarkable grandmother who instilled in her values that she cherishes. Here is my interview with Dr. Angelou. For more information on Dr. Maya Angelou: http://mayaangelou.com/

April 2014 marked the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. I chat with Paul Rusesesabagira, the man who inspired the film Hotel Rwanda, about his current life and his book "An Ordinary Man: An Autobiography." http://hrrfoundation.org/ http://www.amazon.com/An-Ordinary-Man-Autobiography/dp/0143038605

30 years in the funeral industry – as a funeral director, and as the executive director of the world’s oldest and largest association of independent funeral homes – makes him uniquely qualified to understand and interpret the sometimes mystifying and intimidating challenges consumers face in the most trying of circumstances. As a funeral director and assistant general manager of a high-volume, multi-location firm in Massachusetts, he personally helped more than a thousand families arrange the most appropriate services and tributes for loved ones, easing their path in the most difficult of times. His book is "Nobody Wants to Talk About It". website clarke-resources.com Here is our interview.

Gloria Minott talks to Congressman Jim Moran representing the 8th District of Virginia. For more info on Congressman Jim Moran: http://moran.house.gov/

Internationally best-selling author Mireille Guiliano (Meer-ray Julie-ano) was a long time spokesperson for Champagne Veuve Clicquot and former President and CEO of Clicquot, Inc. (LVMH). Recognized as “an ambassador of France and its art of living,” by the French daily Le Figaro, USA Today further dubbed her “the high priestess of French lady wisdom.” I chat with her about her book "French Women Don't Get Facelifts: The Secret of Aging with Style and Attitude" and she shares some of her secrets to looking and feeling great. For more info on Mireille Guiliano and her book "French Women Don't Get Facelifts: The Secret of Aging with Style and Attitude": http://mireilleguiliano.com/ http://mireilleguiliano.com/section/sub/4 Follow on twitter: @French_Women

Filmmakers Michele Stephenson & Joe Brewster, MD talk to me about their intimate documentary following a 12-year journey of two African-American families pursuing the promise of opportunity through the education of their sons. American Promise premieres on POV on February 3. (Check your local listings) For more information: http://www.americanpromise.org/#/intro Follow on twitter: @PromiseFilm

Robert Mazur was a federal agent for 27 years. During 5 years of his law enforcement career he was a long-term undercover agent operating in deep cover within the underworld as a high-level money launderer for senior members of Colombian drug cartels. He not only dealt directly with cartel leaders, but also functioned as their counduit to corrupt international bankers around the world. He is court certified in both the U.S. and Canada as an expert in money laundering. Mr. Mazur has been a significant contributor to news and media outlets, including The New York Times, PBS, ABC and NBC. For more information on his book, visit www.The-Infiltrator.com.

Timothy (Tim) English is the author of Sounds Like Teen Spirit: Stolen Melodies, Ripped-off Riffs, and the Secret History of Rock ‘n Rock, the winner of Independent Publisher’s Bronze Medal as one of the best non-fiction books of 2008. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV programs in the US, UK and Canada. His work has been featured on a wide range of shows including NPR’s All Things Considered, The Howard Stern Show, BBC Radio 2 (over 100 appearances), and in the Chicago Tribune. Tim talks to me about his book "Popology: The Music of the Era in the Lives of Four Icons of the 1960s." It is the first book ever to examine how the music of the 1960s impacted the lives of the decade’s most inspirational figures: John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Robert F. Kennedy, and Thomas Merton. Website: http://popologythebook.com/ Follow Timothy English on twitter @timenglishbooks