This week, Martha revisits her conversation with former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush, Jean Becker, to discuss her new book The Man I Knew. Jean tells the fascinating story of George H.W. Bush’s post-presidency, and the bond she developed with the him in his transition from the most powerful man in the world to elder statesman. Plus, the unlikely relationship he developed with his former rival and the 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton and the difficulties he faces as father to a president. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

On this episode, Martha is joined by Debra Burlingame and Kathleen Deparis, who both lost a brother on the day of the 9/11 terror attacks. Debra and Kathleen reflect on the 20th anniversary of that horrific day and share their thoughts on the impact of President Biden’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan at the end of August. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum

This week, Martha sits down with CEO and Founder of Tunnel to Towers Foundation Frank Siller who tells his late brother's story of courage and selflessness as an FDNY Firefighter on the day of the 9/11 terror attacks.  Frank shares how he organized a nearly 500-mile Never Forget Walk to commemorate 20 years since September 11th, 2001 and what this anniversary means to him and his family.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum

This week, Martha sits down with Gerald Sanford, a former FDNY Firefighter, New York City Police Officer, and author of It Started with a Helmet: A Retired Firefighter’s Return to New York City the Day Before 9/11. Jerry explains how he ended up returning to New York City the day before September 11th, and he shares stories from the ensuing weeks.

This week, Martha sits down with former Afghanistan TV Producer Rukhsar Azamee who shares her story of escaping Afghanistan in 2015 and has not seen her family since, who remain in the country.  Rukhsar tells Martha what life was like before the Taliban took over and the painful reality of what her family and those in Afghanistan are facing.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum

This week, Martha sits down with Chicago City Council Member Raymond Lopez, ex-gang member and community activist Pete Keller, and former D.C. Police Detective and Fox News Contributor Ted Williams to discuss the rise of gang violence in Chicago.  The panel takes a look at the causes of shootings, underlying disputes within gangs, efforts to dismantle mobs in American cities, and the role of law enforcement in these issues. The panel also discusses how to prevent gang involvement from a young age. 

This week, Martha sits down with former CDC Director Dr.  Robert Redfield to discuss his take on how to tackle the coronavirus Delta variant.  Dr. Redfield takes a look back at the hypotheses surrounding the lab leak theory, where America is now, as the country faces a substantial increase in infection, and also explains the consequences of virtual learning for children.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum

This week, Martha sits down with mother of five and contributing writer to Deseret Magazine, Bethany Mandel, to discuss her most recent Op-ed “Modern Motherhood Has A PR Problem.”  Bethany aims to debunk the stigma around motherhood halting a woman’s life and wants listeners to know that it is a wonderful experience and is not the end-all life path the media has been propagating for years. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with Senior White House Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Michael Bender, to discuss his new book, Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost.  Michael explains the challenge of recapping President Donald Trump’s unpredictable presidency in his book, and why his team foresaw a win in the 2020 Election. Michael also gives his prediction on whether Donald Trump will run for president again in 2024.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, Julie K. Brown, to share her Untold Story about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.  Julie details her reporting on the story in her new book, Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story, explains how he got away with his crimes for so long, and why he was treated so carefully once convicted. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with DNA expert & CEO of Huffine International, Ed Huffine, to speak about modern day DNA technology.  Ed discusses how these advancements are playing a huge role in identifying the deceased in various tragedies around the world, and how this allows him to give families some finality in determining the death of their loved ones. He explains how this has impacted him, and the peace it has brought to hundreds of people.   Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with poet, journalist, and writer Roya Hakakian, to discuss her new book, A Beginner's Guide to America: For the Immigrant and the Curious.  Roya tells The Untold Story of her American immigration experience as a 19-year-old Iranian refugee, and the struggles she faced when traveling to the United States with only a backpack and very little English to get her through her journey.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with former Chief of Staff to Princess Diana, Patrick Jephson, to share his two cents on The Royal Family rift.  Patrick talks about the possible halt to the feud between Prince Harry and Prince William, prior to the unveiling of the statue of Princess Diana in honor of her 60th birthday, but says that a full reconciliation in the near future is unlikely.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with a panel of military and security experts, General Keith Kellogg, General Anthony Tata, and Morgan Wright to discuss cyber-attacks and security.  The panel discusses how the future of warfare is moving beyond explosions and gunfire as hacks on weapons, invisible attacks, and cyber-attacks become more popular. They go on to explain how threats from Russia and China are changing the battlefield of the 21st century.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with author Virginia Hume to discuss her new book, Haven Point, a family drama set in New England. Virginia shares how her book tells the story of three women in WWII going through their generations, touching on important themes such as a sense of community, the difficulties that families can face, and friendships, specifically within females.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete & candidate for California Governor, Caitlyn Jenner.  Caitlyn discusses how her relationship with her late father shaped her into the person she is today, expresses what she’s learned so far in her run for Governor of California, and her hopes for inclusivity in the future generations of the Republican party.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with 96-year-old D-Day Veteran, Jack Claiborne, to discuss his firsthand experience on the tragic day in American history.  Jack recalls the details of that historic day on the beach, his experience as a helmsman, and his times revisiting Normandy since the infamous event occurred.   Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush, Jean Becker, to discuss her new book The Man I Knew.  Jean tells the fascinating story of George H.W. Bush’s post-presidency, and the bond she developed with the him in his transition from the most powerful man in the world to elder statesman. Plus, the unlikely relationship he developed with his former rival and the 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton and the difficulties he faces as father to a president. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with Royal Biographer, Commentator, and the author of Prince Philip Revealed, Ingrid Seward, to discuss the royal family.   Ingrid reveals the fun facts she learned in her research about Prince Philip and what she thinks Prince Philip would say in response to the infamous interview between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Oprah.     Order Ingrid’s book here.   Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum   

This week, Martha sits down with former United States Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, to discuss education during a pandemic. Secretary DeVos feels there are ample ways for students to safely return to school in person for the fall, and strongly encourages parents to send their children back to the classroom because she believes virtual learning is detrimental to the overall learning experience. Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with University of Notre Dame Senior, Emily Eagle, to discuss her experience as a blind student on campus.   Emily has nothing but praise for how accommodating her school has been throughout her college career, and how she has become the best version of herself as a blind person. She claims being blind has made her more empathetic, a better problem solver, and overall, an extremely resilient young woman.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha chats with former Hall of Fame Quarterback & Super Bowl MVP, Brett Favre, to discuss the players in the NFL draft. Brett believes that the new quarterback picks are very strong and gives his predictions on where he thinks each player might go. He also gives his insight on high profile figures such as athletes weighing in on current events and politics.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with Civil Rights Attorney, Leo Terrell, to discuss race and policing in America.   Leo argues that there is a false narrative of racism in American society. He shares why he believes the idea of systemic racism does not exist, and is being wrongly exploited in this country.   Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with UK Media Correspondent and royal reporter, Neil Sean, to discuss the royal family and predictions regarding the late Prince Phillip’s funeral.   Neil predicts that Queen Elizabeth will not step aside from her royal duty, even given her husband’s recent death. He also believes that Prince William and Prince Harry’s first time speaking again since the infamous Oprah interview will be at the funeral, and why he thinks it is unlikely that they will smooth things over in their relationship anytime soon.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum 

This week, Martha sits down with seventeen-year-old Minneapolis resident, Marcus Hunter, to discuss the current state of his neighborhood.   Marcus reveals how crime has drastically increased since the death of George Floyd and the reduction of the Minneapolis Police Department. He shares his hopes to see people finally feeling secure in the neighborhood, and how he remains hopeful that safety is attainable.  Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum