Mark Goulston is a former trainer of hostage negotiators for the FBI. He returns to the show to share his perspective on the negotiations happening in Washington, DC. We examine what the politicians can get through to just about anybody from his latest book Just Listen.

Here is the lineup of guests on BRAINSTORMIN’ with Billy the Brain for Monday, August 1, 2011. Listen at www.BrainstorminOnline.com or on AM 1400 in Ventura at 10 o’clock am Pacific time.

Alan Caruba gives a stimulating examination to the subject of boredom. He’s the CEO of a fictitious organization getting to the root of all things boring. We discuss whether or not Americans are bored with the looming Debt Ceiling Crisis.

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.

Dave Anderson is a pioneer in developing sales & leadership excellence. He’s developed the TKO methodology for screening job seeking candidates. We discuss his latest book TKO Hiring.

Here is the lineup of guests on BRAINSTORMIN’ with Billy the Brain for Friday, July 29, 2011. Listen at www.BrainstorminOnline.com or on AM 1400 in Ventura at 10 o’clock am Pacific time.