Behind the walls of Mule Creek, Folsom, and San Quentin Prisons, fear takes on many forms, and not all of them are human. Former correctional officer Gregory Alan Cain shares true, spine-chilling accounts of unexplained events that occurred during his years working in California’s most notorious prisons. From shadowy figures darting around, chattering voices in empty locked cells, to eerie experiences no one could explain, Gregory recounts moments that defy reason that had even the most seasoned officers questioning what they’d witnessed.

Tune in for a rare glimpse into prison life after dark with Gregory Alan Cain, where history, tragedy, and the supernatural collide. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! Listen live at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/

Gregory Alan Cain is a retired California Correctional Peace Officer  and United States Navy veteran, with a distinguished 25-year career at Mule Creek, Folsom, and San Quentin State Prisons. In his seventeen years of Navy Reserve service, Greg served aboard the USS Ranger, USS Nimitz, and USS Carl Vinson, earning his Aircrew Wings (AC) as an Aircrewman on the C-130 Hercules. Cain now serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Cain’s Legal Support and Cain & Co. Publishing, where he is a #1 International Published Author and continues his work in law as an Officer of the Court. https://gregoryalancain.com

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Are clear aligners really the future of orthodontics? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Farah Kar on Hype vs. Health: What Orthodontists Want You to Know About Braces vs. Clear Aligners.

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Dr. Farah Kar has nearly a decade of experience providing exceptional orthodontic care in Marietta and Atlanta.  She is double board-certified in the U.S. and Canada and recognized as one of the top Invisalign providers in the Southeast. Dr. Kar has advanced training in craniofacial orthodontics, treating patients with severe skeletal discrepancies and special needs, and frequently lectures on Invisalign. Her unique background combines a fine arts degree and a master’s in project management from Georgia Tech, giving her a creative approach to orthodontics. invisalign.com/find-a-doctor

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What if every word you spoke carried the power to change your life? Would you change the language you use? Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Judy Goodman, CPC, CSRC, CRC as we explore the power of our words and how conscious language can heal, connect, and transform our lives.

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Internationally recognized, Judy Goodman may possibly be one of the most gifted teachers, and motivational speakers today.  She is an Author, Certified Professional Coach, Certified Relationship Counselor, Addiction Recovery Coach, Motivational Speaker, works in Grief Support, and is a Hypnotherapist.  Her award-winning audiobook, Journey… the Quest of the Soul,  has been downloaded in 23 countries.  She was born with a gift of seeing beyond the ordinary view of most people; Judy works and teaches 'beyond conventional wisdom.’ Her access to the workings of the physical world and 'the other side' is absolutely amazing. She works and teaches without the limits usually associated with the most talented.  A 'go-to person' for many people!   She may be without peer in her experience of the events and workings of the physical and spiritual realms. This extraordinary combination of gifts is very unique.  https://judygoodman.com/

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Gerda C. Robinson recounts her journey as a young girl living through the atrocities of Nazi Germany and grappling later in America with chronic pain, the lasting impacts of war.

What hidden scars does surviving Nazi Germany leave, and how does resilience endure decades of pain? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Gerda C. Robinson on her new book From Trauma to Peace: How we reclaim our lives Healing Body and Soul.

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Gerda C. Robinson was born in Germany in 1938, she immigrated to the United States in 1961, where she studied psychology at the University of Minnesota. She has led women’s support groups, worked with adolescents, volunteered in hospice, and served in Stephen Ministry. Today she champions social and emotional learning in schools as a vital foundation for healthier, more resilient communities https://www.gerdarobinsonbooks.com/the-book

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Each year, Americans contribute over $100 billion to flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) for healthcare expenses. However, the “use it or lose it” rule for FSAs results in nearly half of Americans missing out.    

Tune in for Optometrist Dr. Aaron Luekenga who is here to share with us helpful tips and suggestions on maximizing the benefits of an FSA or HSA.

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Aaron M. Luekenga, OD, is an optometrist at Heritage Valley Eye Care Optometric Center in Fillmore, CA. He received his BS from Brigham Young University and his OD from Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Luekenga began his clinical work with the U.S. Navy, serving as an officer and treating F18 fighter pilots, their crew, and families. He received specialty training in treating ocular trauma, eye diseases, and laser eye surgery. His clinical interests include ocular diseases, family practice eye care, contact lenses, and dry eye treatment. Dr. Luekenga joined Heritage Valley Eye Care in 2005. He is a Key Advisor to PERC. Dr. Luekenga has been consulting for Alcon since 2019. www.wrappedincomfort.net

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A new survey reveals that Americans across the political spectrum are increasingly concerned about the rise of misinformation. In fact, a strong majority of California residents believe misinformation is more widespread now than during the last presidential election.

How can we separate fact from fiction? Tune in to hear Jason Alderman, Managing Director of Smart News, share insights on cutting through the noise to find the truth.
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We’re constantly hearing that AI is the future. Layoffs are at their highest level in years and with an employment landscape adapting to AI-driven shifts, a new workplace study shows there could be a “silent standoff” happening between employers and employees.  

The question is…Do employees have the necessary skills to remain employable and be successful for the next five years? Tune in for DeVry University’s Chief Administrative Officer, Dave Barnett, and Scarlett Howery, DeVry’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, as we dive into the Silent Standoff in America’s Workplaces. 
https://www.devry.edu/content/dam/devry_edu/newsroom/bridging-the-gap-overcoming-a-silent-standoff-in-americas-talent-economy.pdf

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Can something as simple as your daily shower become a powerful tool for peace and transformation in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jenny Garufi on her new book The 3 Minute Shower Reset: 21 Days to Inner Peace.

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Jenny Garufi is an international best-selling author, intuitive healer, and mind-body-spirit mentor. She healed herself from chronic illness in just three weeks and has spent the last 20 years helping others transform their lives. She is the author of Soul Alchemy, A Short Path to Change and her most recent book, The 3-Minute Shower Reset, offering practical tools for self-love, mindfulness, and empowerment. http://jennygarufi.com/ 

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Does science prove the existence of God? After four years of research in partnership with over twenty scientists and esteemed experts, this book explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God. Tune in for an inspiring with Michel-Yves Bollore on his new book God, The Science, The Evidence.

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Michel-Yves Bolloré is an engineer and entrepreneur whose career spans industrial innovation and philanthropic investment in education. A graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieur de Toulouse and Paris-Dauphine University (Master of Science and Doctorate in Business Administration), he began his career in the family business, managing the Bolloré Group’s industrial division from 1981 to 1990. In 1990, he founded France Essor, an industrial group that led major ventures in mechanical engineering, and steel manufacturing. Since relocating to London in 2011, he has focused on educational and cultural projects. He founded several schools, including The Laurels in London and Les Vignes in France. He is also a Knight of the Legion of Honor.  https://michel-yves-bollore.com/en/god-the-science-the-evidence/

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Could good health be easier to achieve than you think? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with  Gloria Treister, HPP, on her book Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health.

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Gloria Treister, HHP, is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner & Coach, EMCC Certified Executive & Business Coach, and a corporate and personal wellness consultant with more than 40 years in health and wellness. After 23 years in physical therapy, she founded Wellness Evolution in 2003 and went on to author the bestselling book Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health, praised by experts and readers alike.  Through innovative programs like Your Wellness Your Way, she designs and leads customized, empowering wellness experiences for companies, individuals, and communities.  As a U.S. Ambassador for World Wellness Weekend, she inspires people to turn small actions into lasting vitality. Motivated by her belief since the late 1980s that we should not wait until health is broken to fix it, Gloria has dedicated her career to equipping people with clear, practical knowledge and innovative tools to feel their best every day and stay well longer. https://wellnessevolution.com

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October is National Financial Planning Month and we have some surprising money saving tips to share with you! Tune in for an inspiring discussion with  Darlene Goins, Head of Philanthropy and Community Impact at Wells Fargo.

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Darlene Goins is the president of the Wells Fargo Foundation and head of Philanthropy and Community Impact at Wells Fargo. With more than 30 years in the financial sector, she is responsible for the company’s philanthropic strategy in housing access and affordability, financial health, small business growth, and sustainability. http://stories.wf.com/financialfuture   

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Have you ever had everything you thought you wanted—success, money, recognition—yet still felt something was missing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Donald Harold Young on his new book Finding God in Vegas: A Gen X Spiritual Awakening.

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Donald Harold Young was once living what many would call the American Dream. As a successful pharmaceutical marketing executive, he had achieved wealth, status, and professional achievement. But beneath the surface, he was deeply unfulfilled. After a lifetime spent chasing happiness through materialism and worldly accolades, Don experienced a profound spiritual awakening that led him to surrender his heart to God—and to Love. This gift of transformation inspired his memoir, Finding God in Vegas, a deeply personal story of redemption, healing, and purpose. Don currently resides in Las Vegas with his partner of seventeen years and their cat, Harry California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history, religion, and philosophy and a Master of Arts in theology. He has volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council, and serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. https://donaldharoldyoung.com

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Did you know that one in five adults skip filling their prescriptions because of cost, and many may be missing out on valuable savings and benefits they didn’t even know they had? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Pharmacist Joshua Fredell, Senior Vice President, Head of PBM and Specialty Product Innovation at CVS Health. 

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Joshua Fredell, a pharmacist and Senior Vice President, serves as Head of PBM and Specialty Product Innovation at CVS Health. He oversees ideation, commercialization, and management of the company’s pharmacy benefit and specialty management products, including formulary design, network products, specialty cost management, clinical solutions, and medical benefit management. Joshua joined the legacy Caremark Rx corporation in 2003. Currently, Joshua and his team are focused on developing strategies that help create best-in-class savings while supporting clinically robust decision making including targeted formulary approaches for high-cost therapy classes, better control of specialty spend within the medical benefit, and improving the patient/provider experience while lowering overall cost. His team is also focused on continuing to innovate and enhance plan design solutions to help clients stay ahead of emerging market trends in a changing pharmaceutical landscape. Prior to CVS Health, Joshua was part of the pharmacy department of UPMC Health Plan, Joshua holds a Pharm.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.  www.cvshealth.com

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Is your book club ready for a powerful journey through grief, courage, and mystery?

In this episode of Moments with Marianne, we dive into a lively book club discussion about Caretaker by R.J. Halbert — a supernatural thriller that’s captured readers’ hearts across the country. 

Winner of multiple book awards, this fan-favorite blends mystery, suspense, and unforgettable storytelling that keeps readers turning the page wondering what will happen next. 

Tune in as Marianne explores why this story resonates so deeply with book clubs and what makes it such a standout read.

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What does the ‘right to die with dignity’ truly mean in today’s world? Tune in for an inspiring discussion as Michelle Witte, Executive Director of Final Exit Network. 

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Michelle Witte stepped into the role of Executive Director with a deep personal connection to the cause. In 2022, she cared for her mother through the painful final stages of Parkinson’s disease—an experience that profoundly shaped her understanding of the need for compassionate end of life options. Her mom asked her day after day, “When will this end?” Her suffering ignited in Michelle a passion to help ensure that no one else must endure what they did. That passion led her to advocacy at the Minnesota State Legislature and ultimately to discovering Final Exit Network. Now, as Executive Director, Michelle brings both her personal experience and a distinguished career in nonprofit leadership, aging and healthcare, civic engagement, and resource development.  https://finalexitnetwork.org

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Are you suffering from heart failure and looking for treatment options? Tune in for Dr. Finn Gustafsson, Chief Medical Officer of Abbott’s heart failure division, and Nancy Rajanen a patient her to share with us the signs and symptoms of heart failure.  

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Dr. Finn Gustafsson is the division vice president and chief medical officer of Abbott's heart failure business. Dr. Gustafsson leads the heart failure medical affairs organization, which is involved in new product development, preclinical research, emerging technologies and clinical trial strategy. Dr. Gustafsson joined Abbott in 2025. Prior to joining Abbott, he served as medical director of the advanced heart failure, transplantation and mechanical circulatory support program at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, and as a professor of cardiology at the University of Copenhagen. An internationally recognized expert in advanced heart failure, Dr. Gustafsson has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed articles. He previously served on the steering committees of numerous international clinical trials and registries, including studies on advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathy. www.domoreforheartfailure.com

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Is high-stakes stress undermining your leadership decisions and how you lead? Leadership today can feel like steering a ship in constant storm. Tune in for The Executive Wisdom Series with Tisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt, as she reveals how her innovative Bliss Protocol teaches high-achievers to rewire their stress response, think with clarity, and lead with confidence, even when the pressure is on!
 
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Tisha Marie Cain, JD, CHt, is an executive counsel, c-suite breakthrough mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and multiple #1 bestselling international author and artist who helps people rewire their subconscious, release emotional weight, and transform their relationship with money, power, and self-worth. She works with a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 executives and visionary leaders, guiding them through deep mindset work, subconscious healing, and unapologetic self-liberation. Tisha Marie Cain is highly sought after for her work in elevating executive mindsets with clarity, confidence, and strategic vision to convert opportunities into measurable advantages. To schedule your private appointment visit: https://tishamariecain.com. https://www.cainslegalsupport.com/

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What happens when Outlander’s Sam Heughan blends storytelling, adventure, and cocktails into one unforgettable journey? Tune in for an inspiring discussion as Sam Heughan on his new book The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, as he shares his love of travel and drinks in an experience you won’t want to miss! 

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Sam Heughan has enjoyed a successful career in theatre, television and film spanning two decades. He is best known for his starring role in the hit TV show Outlander and as co-author of three books in the Clanlands series which were New York Times and The Sunday Times bestsellers. Sam’s memoir, Waypoints, documents his career in acting whilst hiking 100 miles along the West Highland Way in Scotland; it was also a New York Times and The Sunday Times bestseller. Sam is the founder and co-creator of Sassenach Spirits, whose whisky, wild Scottish gin and tequila have won numerous awards globally. https://sassenachspirits.com

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Could your customer service skills be your golden ticket in the AI economy? Tune in for Nathan Strum’s surprising take on why AI could be your biggest career opportunity yet.

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Nathan Strum is the CEO and co-founder of Abby Connect, where for the past 20 years, they’ve helped small businesses with professional and friendly receptionists. Abby Connect is one of the country’s largest AI virtual customer service platforms. It uses AI agents and data to drive customer interaction in nearly every type of industry. www.abby.com 

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With flu cases topping 80 million in the U.S. last year, what simple steps can families take right now to protect their loved ones this season? Tune in for Dr. Victoria Hickman Eperjesi, as we dive into practical steps you can take to stay healthy this flu season.

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Dr. Victoria Nickman Eperjesi, PharmD, is a Pharmacy District Leader for CVS Pharmacy in the DC Metro area. Victoria graduated with her doctorate in pharmacy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.  She joined CVS Pharmacy upon graduation in 2015 in the Chicago market and has held various roles of increased responsibility throughout her tenure with the company.  Victoria is the Vice President of the Elias Nickman, Jr. Foundation, which was founded in her dad’s honor. It’s a non-profit that provides scholarships to HS Graduates that give back to their communities. https://www.cvs.com 

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