Radio Archive – July 2007
7/7/07
Gadget Guy” Michael Sommers fills us in on the new i-phone, a make-your-own-stamps website and more great gizmos.
Right off the the tip of Long Island, is Plum Island, a top secret base that studies biological terrorism. Find out about these and other secret places through America when Harry Helms, writer of “Top Secret Tourism”, talks about government bases and facilities, and how to check them out for yourself.
Thought Afghanistan was off limits to tourists? Jonathan Daniel tells us otherwise. Daniel, owner of Afghan Logistic Tours, voids general misconceptions about the controversial destination and discusses how Americans can travel in these locations.
Some people give up smoking, others give up chocolate. But in 1983, Dr. John Francis gave up motorized vehicles. He expressed his commitment to creating a sustainable world by walking and sailing across the world ever since. As the Director of Planet Walk, a non-profit awareness organization, Francis discusses his journey and aspirations.
7/14/07
Undiscovered New York? Think it can’t happen–well think again. Native Kevin Walsh spent years putting together a list of places for his Web Site, Forgotten New York, that most people don’t know exist much less in New York City. He complied the best in his book “Forgotten New York” published by Harper Collins highlighting some of the best forgotten places in NYC.
David Bouley, runs a mini restaurant empire in New York City. As one of Gotham’s famed chefs, Bouley tells us where he eats and places for you to go as well.
7/21/07
For the first time ever, Peter Greenberg Worldwide’s radio show will take a hard look at the airline industry, the problems surrounding airlines and what YOU, the traveling public can expect in the future. Pilots, airline attendants, congressmen, reporters, will fill us in on the latest developments, what to do if something goes wrong on your flight, and most important what are the solutions! Plus, we will also hear from many listeners with bizarre travel and airline stories, and try and solve some of them. Joining us will be:
Alan Levin, aviation expert and beat reporter for USA Today, discusses the state of the airline industry from his front seat view.
Kati Hanni, founder of Coalition for Airline Passenger Bill of Rights discusses what inspired her to establish the organization and how she’s taking action for the future. Plus, what she is doing to push the Federal Airline Passenger Bill of Rights through Congress.
Pat Fried, President of the world largest flight attendant union, 50,000 members strong, tells us what is like on the front lines.
Mike Thomson (D-CA) sponsored the Federal Airline Passenger Bill of Rights in the House, find out why, if he thinks its going to pass, and why this bill can help you.
American Airlines pilot Jason Goldberg fills us in on why travelers suffer as a result of poor industry management. A member of Pilots Defending the Profession, Goldberg also discusses the truth about the demanding job and what the public can expect from their pilots.
7/28/07
Supermodel Carol Alt maintains a raw food diet, and it changed her life. She feels great and looks great, and in her new book, “The Raw 50” she explains how to eat raw. Alt will give us tips on how to eat raw foods while traveling.
Reid Stowe and Soanya Ahmad, are at sea for 1000 days in a sailboat. It is the longest non-stop voyage with seeing land. They will update us on their journey, and secrets to staying sane.
Next time you are in an airplane, instead of being upset and angry, look out at the clouds. That’s how cloud expert Gavin Pretor-Pinney, started. He fills us in on his book “The Cloudspotters Guide”, and 9,000 members that have joined him traveling the world searching for the perfect cloud.
Plus, George Hobica of Air Fare Watch Dog fills us in on the latest flight deals, Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News updates us on the airlines, and Sarah Price calls in with a special report from Rio.
