J.D. Souther is a singer-songwriter of country rock who heavily influenced the music of the 70s and 80s. Friends with Glenn Frey of the Eagles and Jackson Browne, his musical fingerprint is seen throughout the country rock era. We discuss his musical career and the upcoming Ventura Folk Festival.

Christine Devine is a familiar face for many of us. She’s a news anchor in Los Angeles. We discuss her avocation in life, helping foster children to be adopted from her latest book Finding A Forever Family.

Ralph Nader is revered by some—vilified by others. Nonetheless, he has earned a reputation for outspoken, public service. He believes President Obama is acting cowardly by bypassing Elizabeth Warren to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. We discuss why.

Rick Santelli CNBC’s editor from the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade. His no-nonsense style of reporting on the bond and currency markets make him a favorite among investors concerned with the growing size and scope of government involvement in the financial markets. We discuss the end of Quantitative Easing II and the future of the bond and currency markets.

George Chakiris is an Academy Award winning actor for his role in West Side Story in 1961. We discuss his acting career and the honor bestowed upon him by the Ventura Film Festival at this year’s gala opening night.