In this episode, Michael Knowles sits down with the "Freshman Class President of Congress," Rep. Brandon Gill, to discuss the future of Republican leadership and the bold new vision for America.

Together, they explore how the GOP’s rising stars are shaping policies, uniting conservatives, and confronting the biggest challenges of our time. Rep. Gill shares his unique perspective as a freshman representative and what it means to lead during such a pivotal moment in our nation’s history.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the next generation of Republican leadership.

New Republican Leadership & New Vision | Rep. Brandon Gill & Michael Knowles

Welcome back to The Not Old Better Show! Today’s episode is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or misunderstood simply because they weren’t the loudest voice in the room. If that sounds familiar, you’re in for something truly special.

Our guest is Joanna Rawbone, the inspiring founder of Flourishing Introverts, who is on a mission to empower introverts—especially midlife and older adults—to own their strengths, step into their power, and embrace their quiet brilliance. Joanna doesn’t just talk the talk; she’s a living example of what it means to thrive as an introvert in a world that often favors extroverts.

At 65, Joanna is proof that it’s never too late to follow your passions. From her work helping individuals rediscover their value to challenging organizations stuck in an extrovert bias, Joanna’s insights are truly life-changing. She has even graced the TEDx stage—yes, as an introvert—to amplify her message of inclusion and empowerment.

In this episode, we’ll dive into Joanna’s entrepreneurial journey and the challenges she’s faced as a woman in midlife. We’ll explore her vision to impact one million introverts worldwide and hear practical advice for anyone looking to embrace their quieter side and thrive in their careers, relationships, and personal lives. Joanna shares invaluable insights into how introverts can reclaim their confidence, manage their energy, and step into their power, proving that quiet strength is just as powerful as the loudest voice in the room.

Whether you’re an introvert yourself or you love someone who is, this conversation is a celebration of the value that introverts bring to the world. Joanna is here to show us that aging and introversion are not limitations but opportunities to thrive, pursue passions, and make a meaningful difference.

My thanks to Joanna Rawbone for her generous time and excellent work with Flourishing Introverts. Please visit our website to learn more about Joanna’s resources, her TEDx talk, and the incredible work she’s doing to challenge extrovert bias and empower introverts everywhere. My thanks as well to the Smithsonian for their continued support of our show and to HenHouse Consulting for helping make this episode a success. And, of course, my heartfelt thanks to you, our wonderful audience, for tuning in to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.

Be well, be safe, and remember—Let’s Talk About Better™. Thanks, everybody. We’ll see you next time.

Embracing the Quiet Strength of Flourishing Introverts with Joanna Rawbone

Comedian Ari Shaffir steps into the hot seat with Michael Knowles for a wild, no-holds-barred game of YES or NO—with stiff drinks on the line! From the toughest moral dilemmas to the most outrageous questions, nothing is off-limits.

Will Ari take the easy way out, or will he face the hardest questions head-on? Watch as the conversation takes unexpected turns, filled with brutal honesty, laughs, and a few drinks along the way.

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Discover how AI-driven customization enhances customer engagement and conversions for small to mid-sized businesses, featuring insights from expert Athena Todd.

In this enlightening episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson engages with Athena Todd, a distinguished Cross-Cultural Branding Expert and AI Consultant, to explore the transformative impact of AI-driven customization on customer engagement and conversion rates for small to mid-sized businesses.

Athena begins by highlighting the growing market demand for personalized customer experiences and how AI technologies can meet these expectations. She discusses practical applications of AI, such as chatbots and personalized marketing, that enable businesses to deliver tailored interactions, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. By analysing customer data, AI allows businesses to anticipate needs and preferences, leading to more meaningful engagements.

A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the efficiency gains achieved through AI integration. Athena shares insights on how automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows can result in substantial time savings, citing examples where clients have reclaimed up to 60% of their time. This efficiency not only reduces operational costs but also enables business owners to focus on strategic growth initiatives.

Athena also addresses the accessibility of AI solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. She emphasizes that, contrary to common misconceptions, implementing AI does not require extensive resources. Many AI tools are designed to be user-friendly and scalable, making them suitable for businesses with limited budgets. Athena provides guidance on selecting the right AI applications that align with specific business objectives and how to integrate them seamlessly into existing operations.

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Rockstar John Cooper, frontman of Skillet, joins Michael Knowles for a no-holds-barred game of YES or NO—where the questions are tough, the debates are real, and there’s no room for dodging!

From faith and music to cancel culture, politics, and the state of rock ‘n’ roll, John takes on the most controversial, hilarious, and thought-provoking questions with his signature boldness.

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🎤 Eurovision 2025: Post-Broadcast Chat on BBC Radio London

Here’s the full clip of my Eurovision 2025 conversation with Shay Kaur-Grewal on BBC Radio London — now available to stream.

We talked about:

Sweden’s hilarious and heartwarming entry “Bara Bada Bastu” by KAJ and Luxembourg’s bold feminist anthem “La Poupée Monte Le Son” performed by Laura Thorn — written by the brilliant Julien Salvia and Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal.

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Talking Eurovision 2025 with Shay Kaur-Grewal (BBC Radio London)

In this episode of YES or NO, Michael Knowles is joined by veteran, delegate, and unapologetic straight-shooter Nick Freitas for a no-fluff, high-proof round of rapid-fire questions. From politics and patriotism to parenting and pop culture, nothing is off-limits—and the drinks don’t help.

Can Nick handle the pressure of the buzzer and the bourbon? Will Michael be able to read him, or will the former Green Beret keep him guessing?

Real answers. Real drinks. Zero apologies.

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Leland Sklar Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Happy Happy Joy Joy, that’s spending time conversing with our good friend, Leland Sklar, who’s made it all about the bass with everybody on everything, from Phil Collins, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Billy Cobham, Carole King, Hall & Oates, Crosby Stills, & Nash, Barbra Streisand, Joe Cocker, Toto, Lyle Lovett, and the list goes on and on, and on, and on… over 2500 + albums worth. I’m exhausted typing this. How the hell does he do it? 

An activist, Lee’s stood up, spoken out, and paid the price innumerable times. A voice of clarity, passion, and reason, we got into it big time… the LA protests, the insanity surrounding them, the terrifying regime, our hope for Newsom, the unknowing of how to stop it, or how it will ultimately shake out… the fires, the transition back to living post the pandemic. 

Of course, we did talk music too. Respects to Brian Wilson and Sly Stone, Lee having played with the former, and influenced by the latter… how health has befallen so many heroes, Phil Collins, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond… and the wonder of Leland, currently doing 3 hr concerts with Lyle, still standing. That boy has good genes. Levis. The ongoing and upcoming big tour with Lyle and the sad putting aside, for now, of The Immediate Family. We talked about the lads, his brothers, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, and Steve  Postel, what makes that band so rockin’ special, we talked about James Taylor, Peter Asher, who Lee holds responsible for launching his career, Phil Collins, and his amazingly talented son, Nick,  Toto, Stevie Nicks, his book, Everybody Loves Me, which I’m blessed to be in, and Lee’s marriage that has endured for 54 years and counting. 

Lee’s one of the most universally adored musicians for his playing, his humanity, his humor, and his great big heart. I adore him. Who doesn’t? Well, maybe a couple of fools on Capitol Hill. 

The man’s a marvel. 

Leland Sklar Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
Wednesday, 6/11/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET
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Leland Sklar Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Lee Jussim, a social psychologist at Rutgers University, joins me for a fascinating discussion on the accuracy of stereotypes and the reality of left-wing authoritarianism.

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Why Stereotypes Are Surprisingly Accurate | Lee Jussim

Decades later, as if no time had passed, bassist Kevin Jenkins came to call. I met Kevin in 1986ish, when he was playing with Cyndi Lauper at the height of her fame. He had stopped in to the Rock ’N Roll Cafe, sat in, and graced our small stage. Big man on campus, he was pop-rock royalty. Girl just wanted to have fun, so with my Cafe cohort, Steve Principe, we headed to The Stone Pony to catch Kevin with Cyndi. About a decade later, I’d meet up with Cyndi as Upper Westside mommies… but I digress. Kevin continued to come around and sit in, most notably with my beloved Phoebe Snow and Matt Sorum from Guns & Roses, at the Cafe Wha.

From Tokyo’s Budokan to London’s famous Albert Hall to NYC’s Madison Square Garden - Kevin’s played them all, with the aforementioned Cyndi Lauper, and Enrique Iglesias, Taylor Dayne, Vicki Sue Robinson, Graham Parker, Lamya, Tom Rush, Maxwell, Roberta Flack, Debbie GIbson and, most recently, Grammy® nominated blues queen Shemekia Copeland, who he’s been with 2005. We talked about them all, as well as the music that influenced him, how he got started, how one meeting led to one gig, which led to another. When imbibing started to interfere, Kevin got sober 38 years ago. We discussed that journey, too. We discussed his highlights, opening for Clapton and Michael Jackson, as well as loss, and love. 

Kevin filled us in on his solo efforts, Step Inside and True Groove, as well as his latest, She:  A Tribute to Joni Mitchell, which will be released in November. 

Humble and unpretentious to a fault, it was a delightful stroll down memory lane with loads of new info and great stories along the way. Kevin is just as I remember him, except even better. Wisdom, experience, and a clear mind have added to the mix. Adore the man, love his playing, respect his humanity. 

Kevin Jenkins Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
Wednesday, 6/11/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET
Streamed Live on my FB 

Kevin Jenkins Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
Wednesday, 6/11/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET
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And YouTube 
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Kevin Jenkins Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Bradley Whitford Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

It was a sweet reunion when 3 x Emmy-winner Bradley Whitford of The West Wing was surprised and serenaded by composer Snuffy Walden, with the show’s Emmy-winning theme. They share quite a bit of history, having also done Sorkin’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Last night Snuff and I binged the pilot episodes of both shows and were astounded by how timely they still are. Bradley and I discussed his storyline in that first West Wing, which could’ve been ripped out of today’s headlines. We also talked about Studio 60 and the irony of Danny Trip’s confession to Matt Albie, played by Matthew Perry, about his drug slip. Bradley’s emotional remembrance of the show, its cast, and specifically Matthew’s comedic brilliance, and the pocket of sobriety for Matt that allowed for some of his best work. 

Bradley ain’t no Hollywood fluffernutter. Of progressive Quaker stock, his father, who worked at an insurance company, was the local president of Planned Parenthood before it was political, his mother was an outspoken advocate, and his brother, a conscientious objector.  Talk about an unusual childhood, he has an 85-year-old sister. Bradley came from a loving, functional home, and still became an actor. Now that’s an anomaly right there. 

We did a deep dive into the state of the union. Thoughtful, passionate, and in solution, Bradley puts his activism where his mouth is. We talked Trump, Musk, Kennedy, gender affirming care, Biden, Kamala, Hillary, Iran, immigration, how art will not save us, only politics will. And yet much of Bradley’s art is political. We spoke about The Handmaid’s Tale from innumerable angles. For me, arguably perhaps the greatest show ever on television, and his Commander Lawrence, is probably the most layered, complex character he’s portrayed. We talked about Elisabeth and their earlier connection in The West Wing, Anne Dowd, and how her spectacular performance inspired Margaret Atwood’s writing, The Testaments, for her. 

Bradley was far more interested in talking about current affairs and how essential it is that we do more than talk than he was in talking about his work. But we did squeeze in some time to discuss For Worse, the indie feature his bride, Amy Landecker, wrote, directed, and stars in alongside Bradley. His respect, love, and admiration to Amy are adorable to behold. Making the festival circuit and winning awards along the way, I can’t wait to see the film loosely based on their romance. 

I’m a fan. A great, big avid Bradley Whitford fan. The last time we met, it was at a big Hollywood soiree. He was equally as open, personable, unaffected, opinionated, and accessible as he was this day. As much as I adore his work, I’m grateful as hell for his humanity and advocacy. I hope to consider “What would Bradley do” a whole lot more moving forward. And speaking of hope, he has it in abundance… mix that with some fun, his learned recipe’s secret sauce, and there’s good reason to trust that there are better days ahead. It’s up to us, all of us, to make it so. 

This should be essential viewing for anyone in fear and despair. 

Bradley Whitford Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
Wednesday, 6/25/25, 2 PM PT, 5 PM ET
Streamed Live 
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& YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFMXr8g9yyY&t=187s

Bradley Whitford Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Alors qu’Europavox fêtera l’année prochaine ses 20 ans, la mission fédératrice et défricheuse qu’il s’est donnée devient encore plus urgente. Ce qu’on fait ici sur la place du 1er mai, symbole de la réunion des 2 communes Clermont et Montferrand, à l’ombre du Polydôme, de la Coopérative de Mai et des volcans d’Auvergne : c’est réunir les peuples par la culture et la musique.


La preuve avec le projet Lamomali emmené par M, Fatoumata Diawara et le fils du regretté joueur de kora, Toumani Diabaté, Sidiki Diabaté. Mais aussi avec les rappeurs Bekar ou Tif, les nouvelles sensations Lucky Love et Miki et bien sûr des groupes de partout en Europe comme les Estoniens Puuluup qui nous diront tout, tout à l’heure sur leur instrument fétiche, la Talharpa. Comme le Néerlandais Goldkimono qui est allé réchauffé son groove au soleil californien, ou comme la Bruxelloise, Camille Yembé.


Dans cette émission aussi, le directeur et fondateur du festival, François Missonnier, et notre reporter, Antoine Gailhanou, qui s'est rendu à La Souterraine pour assister à une date de la Tournée Europavox à travers le Massif Central avec la rencontre entre la douce folk de la Belge, Lubiana, et le public de la Creuse.

Cette année, pas sûr que l’ambiance soit bien meilleure sur notre petite planète surchauffée, mais alors qu’Europavox fêtera l’année prochaine ses 20 ans, la mission fédératrice et défricheuse qu’il s’est donnée devient encore plus urgente. Ce qu’on fait ici sur la place du 1er mai, symbole de la réunion des 2 communes Clermont et Montferrand, à l’ombre du Polydôme, de la coopérative de mai et des volcans d’Auvergne : c’est réunir les peuples par la culture et la musique.

On ne lâche rien ! La preuve avec le projet Lamomali emmené par M, Fatoumata Diawara et le fils du regretté joueur de kora, Toumani Diabaté, Sidiki Diabaté. Mais aussi avec les rappeurs Bekar ou Tif, les nouvelles sensations Lucky Love et Miki et bien sûr des groupes de partout en Europe comme les Estoniens Puuluup qui nous diront tout, tout à l’heure sur leur instrument fétiche, la Talharpa. Comme le Néerlandais Goldkimono qui est allé réchauffé son groove au soleil californien, ou comme la Bruxellois Camille Yembé.

En direct d'Europavox avec Camille Yembé, Puuluup, Goldkimono et François Missonnier

Robert Spencer, author of "Antisemitism: History and Myth," joins me for a powerful discussion about the forces contributing to the rise of antisemitism across the western world.

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In this explosive new episode of Michael &, Michael Knowles sits down with Shawn, the former escort who just went public about what he saw behind closed doors with Diddy. From secret parties and A-list clients to his personal message for Cassie — no question is off limits.

Is there more to the Diddy scandal than the media is telling you? You’re about to find out.

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Paul Taylor Vogelzang is an award-winning blogger, podcaster, writer, producer and style fanatic, known for his down to earth accessible reporting and advice for men and women 50 + age, and their families. Paul was one of the founding editors of MommyCast & MommyCast Latina, the wildly popular, very first mom podcasts in audio and video, and its producer from 2004 to 2009. Paul’s current, but also award winning podcast, The Not Old - Better Show launched in 2014. Paul continues to share vibrant, focused, entertaining content on the show, and writes frequently about the subjects of fashion, grooming and the “senior man.”  Paul lives just outside of Washington DC, with his lovely wife, Gretchen (also a MommyCast founder), and where the two of them are active in many arts, business and philanthrophic organizations, love to feed the Northern Wren, and are the parents of two sons.


Talking with the Experts is a dynamic, award-nominated podcast hosted by Rose Davidson, launched in July 2020. With over 580 engaging episodes, the show explores a diverse range of topics featuring industry leaders, innovators, and thought leaders.

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This page is dedicated to Frank Loman's stories and the forthcoming musical Love Song of Ruben Keyes written by Ricardo Fernandes, Frank Loman & Wendy Waters. 

Idea & Book: Wendy Waters. 
Lyrics: Ricardo Fernandes, Frank Loman, Wendy Waters.
Music: Ricardo Fernandes, Frank Loman.

Set against the backdrop of New York skyscrapers Ruben and Sara Keyes live in a small boxlike apartment in a block of boxlike apartments.

Ruben Keyes is desperate to save his ailing marriage but his disillusioned wife, Sara, has given up on him and their future. Their lives have descended into boring routine and Sara makes it clear she thinks Ruben is a great disappointment.

Ruben buys a lottery ticket, hoping, that if by some miracle, he wins, he can reignite their marriage. Incredibly Ruben wins the $20million lottery and promptly buys a mansion for Sara.

But it’s too late. Sara files for divorce and claims half the winnings.

And that is only the beginning of this story!

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