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In this powerful episode of The David Watson Podcast, world-renowned cardiologist and author Dr. Peter R. Kowey exposes the truth behind the growing crisis in American healthcare. Drawing from his new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk, Dr. Kowey reveals how decades of political lobbying, pharmaceutical greed, and insurance control have created a system that harms both patients and doctors. We break down the key reasons why U.S. healthcare is failing — and what must change to fix it. In this episode: How lobbyists and politicians shaped today’s broken system The hidden influence of pharmaceutical companies on doctors and prescriptions. How health insurance companies limit care and increase costs. Why lawsuits and corporate pressure drive doctors out of medicine. The systemic failures built into the U.S. healthcare model since its creation Real stories from Dr. Kowey’s experience treating patients inside a flawed system. Practical insights on how to protect yourself and advocate for better care. About Dr. Peter Kowey: Dr. Kowey is an internationally recognized cardiologist, medical researcher, and author. He currently serves as Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University and holds the William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research. His decades of experience have made him one of the most respected voices in modern medicine. About the book: Failure to Treat is a revealing exploration of how money, politics, and bureaucracy have corrupted American medicine — and what can be done to restore trust and integrity in healthcare. Listen to this episode if you’re interested in: Healthcare reform and policy Big Pharma and political lobbying The U.S. medical system’s hidden costs Doctor burnout and malpractice issues Patient advocacy and healthcare ethics Guest: Dr. Peter R. Kowey Home | Peter Kowey Author Host: David Watson Podcast: The David Watson Podcast

In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Jessica K. Foster, author of Andy and the Extroverts and other funny, heartfelt Young Adult Contemporary romances. Jessica shares her journey from middle school Language Arts teacher to published YA author, and we talk about balancing creativity, teaching, and family life in West Michigan. We dive into what makes YA romance so powerful, the emotional truths behind her stories, and how she finds humour and heart in the everyday lives of teens. Jessica also offers insight into the writing process, her love for romantic beach reads, and how her students inspire her characters. Whether you’re a writer, teacher, or YA fiction lover, you’ll find this conversation full of warmth, laughter, and inspiration. Website: https://jessicakfoster.com Instagram:   / jessicakfosterauthor   Goodreads:   / 24289158.jessica_k_foster  

Julian Raven joins the David Watson Podcast for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about art, politics, and free expression. Known for his powerful pro-Trump painting “Unafraid and Unashamed” and his high-profile legal battle with the Smithsonian Institution, Raven shares his personal story as an artist, activist, and outspoken defender of artistic freedom. In this episode, we explore how art and politics collide, the meaning behind his most controversial works, and what drives him to keep creating despite censorship and criticism. Julian Raven offers insight into his journey from the United Kingdom to the United States, his creative process, and his experiences navigating the modern art world. Topics discussed include: The inspiration behind “Unafraid and Unashamed” Julian Raven’s lawsuit against the Smithsonian and the National Portrait Gallery Art, free speech, and political expression in modern America Julian Substack https://substack.com/@julianraven Art Gallery https://ravenartstudiomarbella.com/

Stephen is a spokesperson for Guns of America, an advocate of the 2nd Amendment and a man who believes in Gods work. As someone who has faced real life danger, and thanks to the 2nd amendment he was able to protect himself and his community, Stephen probably knows better than most why it is so important he and the GOA continue to fight to protect the Right To Bear Arms. Stephen Willeford https://www.thebarefootdefender.com/

What if you're writing a book series about espionage, dangerous governments and you have worked at the forefront defending your country from all of these threats. Steinke has spent a lifetime in US national security roles, including twenty-eight years in the US Army and fourteen in the Department of Defence. His official duties have taken him from the US Military Academy at West Point to over thirty countries on the Eurasian landmass, including Afghanistan and Ukraine. Steinke holds master’s degrees in West European studies and diplomacy from Indiana and Norwich Universities, respectively, as well as post-graduation certificates in national and international security affairs from Harvard and Stanford Universities. His passions include faith, family, fly fishing, and travel. Rick https://ricksteinke.com/

Every so often, a story walks into your life which reminds you of the power of never saying never. Jane Fischer’s is that kind of story. Jane’s life started like many others. A bright college graduate, she stepped into the classroom as a teacher, fuelled by a passion to shape young minds. Then came marriage and children. The first few chapters of her life read as expected until the arrival of Suzy, her second child. Suzy was born with severe medical and developmental challenges, and the prognosis was grim. Jane, then just 24 years old, was handed a laundry list of nevers: Suzy would never walk, never talk, never learn. But Jane wasn’t interested in anyone else’s script. Instead, she rolled up her sleeves, wiped away the tears and wrote her own. And now Jane, a resident of New Jersey in the United States, has written a book about the story of her fight and journey for Suzy. If You Knew Suzy: Pushing Past the Boundaries of Never. (September 2024, G&D Media) “At 24, I had no idea where to start,” Jane says. “But I knew I had to start somewhere.” Suzy’s early years were a whirlwind of hospital visits, therapies and sleepless nights. Jane plunged into the world of special needs, armed with nothing more than fierce maternal love and a refusal to accept limitations. She became an advocate for Suzy, eventually earning her certification as a teacher of special needs children and later working as a learning consultant. Jane’s advocacy did not stop at her daughter’s needs. She spearheaded socialization programs, founded special education PTAs and fought tirelessly to ensure children like Suzy weren’t just present but truly represented. Website https://www.janemfischer.com/

Dana Sutton is a tutor, coach, and parent with decades of experience working with children and young people. She currently provides consulting and accounting services for businesses. A keen athlete while growing up, Dana enjoyed fastball, ringette, volleyball, hockey, martial arts and skiing (both in water and downhill). These days, when she isn’t busy with work or grandchildren, Dana can be found reading a book or riding her motorcycle through Kelowna, B.C., where she lives with her husband and dogs. If you look closely you might even see her dogs in her books! When I was raising my children I always focused on being open with them. I don't believe there are any "off-limit subjects". If my children were asking about something, or had been exposed to something, then I worked hard to help them understand using age-appropriate language; even when the topic was uncomfortable for me. When I started writing children's books, and especially with the topic in Maddie Finds Her Place, I really focused on that strategy. My experience is that, if the language is framed well, then children at each age level receive exactly what they need and are capable of understanding the conversation. Dana https://www.danasuttonbooks.com/home  

Today I spoke with returning guest Dr Ran Anbar about how Hypnosis Really Works For You. Your inner voice, how you use you imagination, how your outlook affects your reality. We go deep into what reality really is and how you can use it to manifest the life you want. The world you're living today is a reflection of your thinking and the more you practise how you think, the more you visualise, the more you can create your reality. Dr Ran Anbar discusses how to do this and gives you the tools so you can do it for yourself. Dr Ran Anbar https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/p...

Today I spoke with Cevin Solvin about "The War on Kids: Why This Filmmaker Wants to End Compulsory Schooling" Cevin has made documentary's and written the book The Student Resistance Handbook. Cevin Soling stands as a pioneering force in American literature and filmmaking, seamlessly weaving profound narratives across both mediums. Renowned for his innovative storytelling, Soling’s literary works and cinematic creations redefine artistic boundaries, earning him acclaim as a visionary in the realm of creative expression. With a unique blend of intellect and imagination, he continues to shape and inspire the landscape of contemporary literature and film. Cevin Soiling https://amzn.eu/d/3WCrGLU The Student Resistance Handbook https://amzn.eu/d/3WCrGLU

Mathematical Genius Provides Formula For Living In a Better World. Keith Robins explain to me how he came to write his thought provoking book and the compelling case he makes for finding your bubble to build a better life for yourself. The Fourth Coming https://amzn.eu/d/7YzLgmV  

Today I caught up with Tenderbastard and we discussed the progress since I last spoke to him, the new songs he has written and what his plans are to license his name and get into the Marijuana business and possible grow his own. And we finished with one of his new songs.

Madelyn Simon can only be described as an original go getter. In 2020 when the world was locked down, Madelyn started to think about the stories she once told, and inspired by her own life and art, she put ideas to paper and through her art teacher, pictures filled the words on the page and Poppy came to life. Seven books later we have a wonderful series which helps children understand the world around them, how to find courage and how to find kindness, and the most important of all, how to love yourself enough to have boundaries. Madelyn Simon https://www.madelynsimon.com

Katherine Davis Gibbon has written has written her own unique books to help children learn words is a way only the visual mind can understand. Words children can learn, and the way they can learn is an amazing process where the word is a character a thoughtful process which brings a word into a 3D concept, a person, an analogy, a metaphor, so much more than a one dimensional space. This process of illustration not only helps a child remember the word, but they can play with the word which helps understand it's meaning. Katherine Davis Gibbon https://www.riverletpress.com  

Annie Fox is an author of books for children and teens. Annie loves making art, baking, gardening, photography, hiking in the San Francisco Bay Area, traveling, and, most of all, being with her husband David and her family, including Gracie the Dog. The Little Things That Kill: A Teen Friendship Afterlife Apology Tour was her debut novel and Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets is her latest. Every author has a journey. Mine began in childhood with the gift of a diary and the discovery that magic happens when one puts pen to paper. The magic of whole worlds conjured out of nothing, populated by characters real enough to command their own destiny. My love of stories and my need to create them led to the publication of my first book People Are Like Lollipops. That simple picture book for young children, written while I was still a college student, celebrated diversity. Many years and thirteen books later, I’m still motivated by the tremendous power of stories to help young readers develop empathy, compassion and resilience. Through my public events for kids, teens, parents, I continue the joyful work of empowering young people through increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence skill-building. Annie Fox https://anniefox.com/

Kit Karson is an author who sends some of her day, day dreaming the perfect way to murder someone and it's all part of good research. When you write murder mysteries, you spend a lot of time thinking about how to plan a murder, what motivates a killer, and how do they get caught. We dive into the writing process and how Kit discovers her characters, the writing process and how she doesn't know herself who the killer is. Kit Karson www.kitkarson.com

On November 5, 2017, Devin Kelley shot and killed 26 people and wounded 22 others at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, United States. Kelley was subsequently shot and wounded, then killed himself. It is the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history and the deadliest at an American place of worship, surpassing the Charleston church shooting of 2015. Kelley was then confronted by and traded fire with Stephen Willeford, a local resident and former firearms instructor who was armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. Willeford had taken cover behind a truck across the street from the church and shot Kelley twice, once in the leg and once in the upper left torso under his tactical gear. From that day onwards Stephen became the Barefoot Defender, and on this episode he tells me why. Stephen Willieford https://thebarefootdefender.now.site/home

George Zavershinsky is the author of Atomic Shepherd is a former nuclear physicist and now priest who has found the connection between himself, and something greater than all of us. Through science he understands the physical world and through theology he understand the human purpose. George worked as a nuclear physicist and later found God and found a new purpose in his life. www.georgezavershinskiy.com  

David Singer is an internationally acclaimed musician whose performances include the White House for President Jimmy Carter and later for President Bill Clinton. He was a guest artist for many seasons with the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society and performed chamber music concerts with Yehudi Menuhin, Yo-Yo Ma, Rudolf Serkin and members of the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets. David Singer is an Emeritus co-Principal Clarinetist of the multi-Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. His performances have been seen on the BBC and heard on Sirius XM. In this episode I ask how a young man fell in love with baseball, the beach, girls and a clarinet. On this journey I discover a rich life, all of which is laid out in his book from From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall. David Singer https://singerclarinet.com/book/buy-t...

Today I spoke with Dr Callaghan, who has worked around the world from Cardiff to Paris, helping the ingredient suppliers to cosmetics companies understand the law, the application of the law and consumer rights. Dr Callaghan knows what right and wrong and knows what the cosmetic companies don't tell you. Do you know the dangers of buying from farmers markets? Do you know the regulations around organic foundation? Do you know why cheap isn't best? Dr Theresa Callaghan https://ccintl.eu/

THE LIFE GUIDE FOR TEENS is all about empowerment. This one-of-a-kind self-help book is designed to help teen readers take ownership of their own wellness, problem-solving, and growth. Renowned pediatrician and Psychology Today contributor Dr. Anbar has helped thousands of teens through mental and physical health challenges—not by solving their problems for them, but by helping them tap into their inner wisdom, strength, and resilience. In clear, empowering terms, THE LIFE GUIDE FOR TEENS takes a deep dive into issues that concern today’s teens. It explores common health concerns, psychological issues, relationship challenges, and also pathways to success and happiness. Readers will learn how to ease anxiety, manage pain, prioritize sleep and diet, communicate effectively with teachers and parents, safely explore romantic relationships, excel at academics or sports, process grief, take on new responsibilities, and much more. Each chapter shares multiple tools teens can choose from to immediately put into action. Dr Anbar https://centerpointhypnosis.com/dr-anbar