This Week in America with Ric Bratton

How The Rational Mind Repressed The Emotional Mind Into Submission Once We Got The Spoken Word by Chet Shupe For most of human history, emotional intelligence guided our relationships, our communities, and our sense of belonging. But with the rise of language and rational systems, that ancient wisdom was quietly overshadowed. In this searching and deeply human book, Chet Shupe explores how the rational mind came to dominate the emotional mind — and how that shift shaped the world we now inhabit. Blending evolutionary insight with cultural and spiritual reflection, Shupe reveals how civilization’s structures, though well‑intentioned, have left us disconnected from ourselves and one another. Rather than offering prescriptions, he opens a space for genuine reflection, suggesting that healing begins with rediscovering the emotional wisdom that once guided us — and trusting the human spirit to know what life requires. Chet Shupe is an engineer, systems thinker, and philosopher whose work explores the hidden architecture of the human mind and the emotional foundations of meaning. With a background in control‑systems engineering, Shupe brings a unique perspective to questions of consciousness, belonging, and the evolution of human behavior. His technical training allows him to see the human species as a dynamic system — one that once operated in harmony with emotional intelligence, but became destabilized when language awakened the rational mind. After decades of observing the quiet suffering that permeates modern life, Shupe began investigating why so many people feel disconnected from themselves and from one another. His inquiry led him to a profound conclusion: that emotional intelligence, not rational thought, was humanity’s original guidance system — and that its suppression lies at the heart of our spiritual disorientation. Shupe writes with clarity, compassion, and philosophical depth, inviting readers to reconsider long‑held assumptions about civilization, morality, and progress. His work speaks to those who sense that something essential has been lost in the modern world and who are searching for a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. AMAZON https://www.spiritualfreedompress.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/2526kc1.mp3

The Secrets Casinos DON'T Tell You About Craps (From a Real Dealer) Craps: All Secrets Revealed by Joubert W. Olson Now you have the opportunity to learn this exciting game from an experienced games dealer. Knowledge of a craps game can make the difference between winning and losing. Whether you’re a beginner player or an advanced one, knowledge of this game will help you win more bets on the better bets. Craps: All Secrets Revealed shows you how to make bets, and where to put bets on the craps table. You will know rules about bets and etiquette that only experienced craps dealers would know. Learn the rules of the: “Buy the 4…” and “Buy the 10…” “Two-way yo…” “Down on my 8.” “All-day hard 6 and 8… and give me the two-six on the turn.” Did you understand that? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger because there are a lot of people who don’t understand the above. After reading this manual, you will know. You have the opportunity to master this exciting game. Know at a glance per the detailed graphics which bets are yours or anyone elses for that matter. This manual is for the beginner or the advanced player. There is a very informative question and answer section, with over 100 Q & A’s — ranging from the basics to the advanced. All terms are listed and carefully defined in the glossary. “Everything you’ve always wanted to know about craps is in this book. The more you learn about this exciting game, the more fun you will have — it’s that easy.” -Steve Urch — Pit Floorsupervisor Harrah’s Bellingham, WA Craps: All Secrets Revealed is by far the best book that I have ever read on the game of craps. It is possible that this book is the best ever written about the game of craps. This book should be used as a craps manual for training new craps dealers. -Robert J. Anthony — 15 yr. Craps dealer Harrah’s Tahoe “This is the most comprehensive manual on how to play craps that we’ve ever seen. A terrific guide for anyone who loves this exciting, fast action game!” -Lou Phillips — President C.O.O. Harrah’s Northern Nevada at time of endorsment https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/craps-all-secrets-revealed https://www.kingpagespress.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41626kpp2.mp3

FROM AVERAGE TO ELITE: THE MINDSET SHIFT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING Masterclass: How to Become a High Performer by Dr. R. K. Maddox In this dynamic book, Dr. R. K. Maddox will teach Powerful Principles on how to become a High Performer. A lack of knowledge keeps people from achieving the very best in lie. This book will change your attitude about money, marriage, and momentum, and move you from Blessing to Blessing. Bishop, Dr. R. K. Maddox pursued his education at NC Agricultural and Technical State University, the United States Navy and Christian Leadership University where he holds several certifications and degrees including a Doctor of Theology from Christian Leadership University located in Buffalo, New York. AMAZON https://www.kingpagespress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41626rkm.mp3

When it comes to self-care and natural beauty routines, dry brushing has emerged as a standout practice. It’s simple, inexpensive and boasts a wide range of benefits that go beyond just exfoliating your skin. From boosting circulation to promoting lymphatic drainage to supporting a detox program, dry brushing has captured the attention of wellness enthusiasts, dermatologists and holistic practitioners alike. But what exactly is dry brushing, and is it really worth the hype? Today our guest, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, holistic health and lifestyle expert, will walk you through everything you need to know about dry brushing — from how it works and its potential benefits to step-by-step instructions and tips for making it a safe and effective part of your routine. For over 40 years, Susan has been teaching people worldwide about the importance of year-round detoxification to keep the body healed, healthy, youthful and energetic and why dry skin brushing should be a part of most people’s healthy living practices. For a woman with three of America’s most ordinary names, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, has certainly made extraordinary contributions in the fields of holistic health, anti-aging, detoxification and rejuvenation, optimum nutrition and balanced living. For starters, she taught students, staff and faculty at UCLA how to be healthy and fit for 30 years! Susan travels internationally as a frequent radio and TV talk show guest and motivational speaker; she’s also the author of many books, including her 2-book companion set of A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Superfoods & Healthy Living Extras and UPLIFTED: 12 Minutes to More Joy, Faith, Kindness, Peace & Vitality. Refer to her website to find out how to get personally autographed copies of her books and more about Susan and her healthy, empowering, motivating and uplifted lifestyle. SusanSmithJones.com 𝕏 @ Susan Smith Jones https://www.instagram.com/susansmithjonesphd http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/ssj144.mp3

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The Day The Grid Failed- "The Chinese Conspiracy" by John Mariotti "Not since The Manchurian Candidate have I read such a compelling thriller about global conspiracy. But Mariotti goes much further, linking his masterfully fast-paced narrative to the clear and present danger of total cyberwar. This novel is a call to action that our society must answer now." --Richard S. Levick, President and CEO, Levick' Strategic Communications, author of The Communicators: Leadership in the Age of Crisis. "The Chinese Conspiracy has the intrigue of John Grisham, the spice of Mickey Spillane and the technical aspects of Tom Clancy." --Tom Quinn "A fascinating book that gives the reader a glimpse into warfare of the future. The outcome of future wars will be determined far in advance of the actual conflict. This is but a preview of things to come." --Paul Broadbent, Former Sr. CIA/Defense Intelligence Program Manager "America is at war and the latest front is the war on cyber terrorism....U.S. computer networks are under constant cyber attacks, by direct assaults by remote sites, by probes by hackers and criminal networks, and by espionage from foreign countries." ---Jon Stout, CEO, Aspiration Software LLC "This chilling new novel links the world's increasing dependency on the internet to vulnerabilities that can be exploited for evil." ---Calvin Myer, Co-founder Worldwide Ltd. "This is fascinating and concerning story - nation-state terrorists using known technologies as "Weapons of Mass Disruption." I'm concerned that it is actually possible, and hope it can be prevented." --Ed Straw, Vice Admiral, USN Retired "If you can read only one exciting novel this year, this is the one to read. It is so realistically possible it's scary." ---Bo Dietl, Retired NYPD Homicide Detective, & One Tough Cop John Mariotti is an award-winning business author and an internationally recognized executive consultant and keynote speaker. He has written hundreds of articles and columns, and 12 nonfiction books. He started his career in the telecommunications industry and was deeply involved in government affairs during parts of his career. He lives in the Columbus Ohio area. AMAZON https://www.thechineseconspiracy.net/ https://bookstolifemarketing.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4926jm1.mp3

The Daycroft Factor: A Memoir by William Bruce Dredge Have you ever wondered, "I don't know exactly how to repair what's broken in our society, but I know SOMETHING is wrong, and I'd like to know if a repair is possible?" The rare quality of thought nurtured in a small Connecticut private school more than half a century ago, as chronicled in this memoir by an award- winning journalist who returned to Wall Street thirty years before retiring, offers some profound, sometimes humorous, but also poignant and thought-provoking answers. This is a must-read for parents, grandparents, and others who care about the future of humankind. WILLIAM B. DREDGE has always had a burning desire to honor his parents’ sacrifices in sending him to The Daycroft School, a small private school in Connecticut for 12 years of his primary and secondary education. That desire remains kindled by the morals and ethics permeating the educational atmosphere influencing him at Daycroft, which encouraged spiritual enlightenment, fellowship, leadership, and productive activity. These qualities had allowed him to become an award-winning pioneer as a journalist in business and financial news on television, encompassing more than a decade anchoring for The Wall Street Journal and the Christian Science Monitor. Returning to the brass knuckle world of Wall Street in 1993, he parlayed his journalism career into productive accomplishments at Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley during the tumultuously turbulent 30 years since then, with insights gained not only serving clients of those fi rms, but with pro bono civic activities, including serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care removed from their homes because of abuse. In 2024, he returned to his first love, writing, memorializing some of his unusual life experiences since 1951. Bill and his wife Judy have three grown children and seven grandchildren. Presented through the prism of clear-eyed spiritual discernment, tempered by 50 years in and around the capital markets, punctuated with moments of sometimes hilarious episodes and serious insights, he credits a life well lived 1 to what he has coined The Daycroft Factor. https://www.amazon.com/Daycroft-Factor-William-Bruce-Dredge-ebook/dp/B0FYRWX9HG https://wbdredgeco.com https://www.primixpublishing.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4926litpr.mp3

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30 Years at Sea: The Brutal Truth About Life in Commercial Fishing -- The Sea Slave: A True Story by Kyle J. Matthews I was once told by a psychiatrist that I had to write down on paper all the things in my past that haunted me. Things that I thought were normal were acts that were inhumane and wrong. After I wrote everything I could think of, I kept going through my life. I have God in my life today. I give all of my thanks to his glory, to break through from the chains that were holding me in bondage. The only way God will start forgiving me is if I start forgiving other people. But most of all, I must forgive myself. As children, we all loved adventures growing up. The adventure, for me, started as a casual glance at the ocean and the fishing boats being prepared for their next adventure. That common experience became something that impacted my life in ways I never imagined. This is a true story about me as a boy on an adventure that lasted thirty years on the sea. I grew up with hard-knock old-school discipline and work ethics, as well as believing in God and his Son. All these teachings were needed to endure what was ahead, and many people lost their lives along the way. I cast myself into the industry of commercial fishing, where the laws are few except one: the captain's law. The worst of situations and conditions can tear a man to pieces, or it can be used to bring incredible goodness and new life. This adventure brought a legend to the fishing industry scathing injury and death to talk about it. AMAZON https://authorkylematthews.com https://www.kingpagespress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4926kpp1.mp3

The Future of Entertainment Is Immersive: VR, AI and the Rise of Experience-Driven Leisure -- Expanding the Immersive Landscape in Leisure Facilities by Michael Mascioni The book highlights key trends in diverse forms of immersive location-based entertainment in such leisure facilities as amusement parks, location-based entertainment centers, and museums. Those forms including immersive live theater, escape games, immersive rides, and immersive art. Trends covered in the book include the growing fusion of physical and virtual immersive experiences, an expansion in the kinds of topics covered by immersive location-based entertainment forms, and the development of a more robust infrastructure for immersive location-based entertainment using such new technologies as VR and AR. Michael Mascioni is an author, futurist, and conference planner focused on digital media, technology, and innovation. He is the author of “Expanding the Immersive Landscape in Leisure Facilities” and co-author of “The Out-of-Home Immersive Entertainment Frontier.” He also wrote a section on the future of immersive media in amusement parks for “50:50- Scenarios for the Next 50 Years.” He writes freelance for such publications as Remix Reality, Innovation & Tech Today, and Hotelier. He was co-chairman of the “Future of Immersive Leisure Conferences,” and was program director for the “Intertainment” conferences on interactive entertainment. AMAZON http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/4926mm1.mp3

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