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Hour 1 Seg 1 - Restaurant of the Week Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert. - REPORT @ MARACAS RESTAURANT. - DISCUSSION of the new menu he might be offering. - DISCUSSION of all the vegetarian things he offers. More “summer”-type offerings. - DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates. - REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week w/ great parking behind the restaurant. 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and until 10 PM on weekends. - REPORT on J.T.’s DINER. - REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook Street is open 7 days a week for JUST BREAKFAST, LUNCH from 8 AM to 2 PM. - DISCUSSION of the proposed “specials” he’s planning. - REPORT on the new items on the menus. - (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.) Todd

Hour 1 Seg 2 - Crossroads-To-Care Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan, MSN, ANP-BC re; Presented through the generosity of www.VitalFactors.com. The answer to how to have more natural energy and how to feel years younger. The famous “fizzies” I love so much. www.vitalfactors.com. - EXPLANATION OF PATRICIA’S SERVICES: An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner. - DISCUSSION of what a “nurse practitioner” is. - PATRICIA PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office; She can; 1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver them to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups. - DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS. - REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work. - REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over. - REPORT that Patricia can prescribe GENERIC BRANDS and save you MONEY!!! - REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley. 1. Check-ups. 2. Overall health. 3. Yearly visits. 4. She will do the blood-draw and deliver it to the labs. 5. SHE HAS PORTABLE ULTRASOUND AND XRAY DEVICES. - DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you; 1. Don’t drive. 2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen. 3. Don’t have to get up and get dressed, can be seen while bedridden. 4. Don’t have to deal w/ the “wait” time to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician. Patty can see you in a very timely manner. - REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee, or she can bill Medicare, and her visits are charged to insurance which she will help you fill out. - REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well. - REPORT that many of her patients are seniors. - QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS.” 1. What is collagen/why do I need it? (You are BORN w/ it. Keeps your bones strong, tightens your skin. Helps in the treatment of Parkinsons, MS, etc. You get it from proteins.) 2. What causes swollen feet? (Comes from poor circulation of fluids. Diuretics can help, can be an indicator of a kidney problem. If it persists, go to your primary care doctor.) 3. What is endometriosis? (In a woman’s reproductive system, when the lining of the uterus GROWS outside of the uterus. Can be very painful. Needs a doctor’s treatment.) - ANNOUNCEMENT that Patricia is starting to inject Botox!!! - (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 669-1654). Patricia

Hour 1 Seg 3 - Talk of Stars Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. TALK OF STARS w/ Dr. Michael O’Neill. re; Educational consultant and strategist. - INTRODUCTION; Dr. O’Neill has spent decades helping CA. school districts rethink education for the future. - REPORT that he is a nationally recognized educational leadership consultant. - REPORT that he is the founder of The BridgeWorks Group which works w/ school boards, superintendents, and educators on strategic planning, leadership, curriculum, and innovation. - DISCUSSION of his work w/ Desert Sands Unified School District, Riverside County educators and other districts throughout CA. - DISCUSSION of his Ph.D from Claremont Graduate School - DISCUSSION of AI and robotics changing farming. - DISCUSSION of how the CV will benefit. - (contact info: www.schoolwisepress.com and (949) 637-1193). Dr. Michael

Hour 1 Seg 4 - Business Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. BLUE ZONES PROJECT PALM SPRINGS w/ Mihai Patru, Executive Director - MISSION STATEMENT; Making the healthy choice the easy choice for everyone in Palm Springs. Purpose is to empower everyone, everywhere to live better, longer.” - REPORT that their work is based on research into the world’s longest-lived populations. - REPORT that the project encourages healthy eating, regular movement, social connection, and a strong sense of purpose. - DISCUSSION of how the initiative is taking root in Palm Springs/Coachella Valley and who is in partnership w/ BLUE ZONE PROJECT. - DISCUSSION of a “transformational period”. - REPORT that all their services ARE FREE. - DISCUSSION of the 1.) people; 2.) places; 3.) policy aspects. - REPORT on the need for and work of the volunteers. - REPORT that Mihai works w/ a staff of 3 and lots of tools. - (contact info: www.bluezonesprojectpalmsprings.com). Mihai

Hour 2 Seg 1 - Palm Springs International Airport Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Jake Ingrassia; Ex., Vice Pres & Chief Communications Officer of Palm Springs International Airport. - DISCUSSION of the ACT FREE Travel Club of the desert and their questions about flights from PSP to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico for Joey’s Nov., bday trip. Only direct flights @ this time, NOT non-stop yet. - DISCUSSIONS that International only applies to flights to and from Canada. - REPORT that the Airport is working to get more extensive International accreditation because you have to have a facility attached to Customs to welcome international flights. Involves the government too. - DISCUSSION of how many “direct” flights there are from PSP to SO MANY CITIES around the world. - REPORT on how important it is to FLY OUT OF PSP because that improves the numbers that will SHOW we need more international flights. - REPORT on new routes; many now year-round 1. – United to LAX twice a day, easy connections to other international and domestic flights without the 3 hour or more drive into LAX. 2. – Alaska to Santa Rosa, CA. 3. – Delta and Southwest to Austin, TX. 4. – United to Newark, New Jersey. 5. – American to Charlotte, N.C. 6. - Southwest to Austin. - DISCUSSION that Chicago and NYC year-round daily - DISCUSSION that a flight w/ ONLY 1 STOP…called Direct Flights, NOT non-stop. - DISCUSSION of the new Public Art Installation w/ works by artist Patrick Barwinski. (www.mrbarwinski.com) - REPORT on; 1. Where we fly 2. Deals 3. Stay and Play 4. www.flypsp.com. 5. Our passenger numbers 6. Major improvements 7. Preparing PSP for what’s next. - (contact info: www.flypsp.com) Jake

Hour 2 Seg 2 - MDR Vital Factors Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. MDR VITAL FACTORS w/ Pat Riley, re; Presented through the generosity of www.VitalFactors.com. The answer to how to have more natural energy and how to feel years younger. The famous “fizzies” I love so much. www.vitalfactors.com. 14101 NW 4th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33325 - REPORT on the VITAL FACTORS the “fizzies”, an effervescent powdered drink tablet (like the size and shape of Alka-Seltzer) that gives you; 1. You’ll have more stamina 2. You’ll feel younger 3. You’ll have better brain focus 4. You’ll have more energy 5. You’ll feel stronger 6. You’ll NOT have the inflammation that causes pain 7. You’ll have the Lotus Flower seed (that repairs it’s own damage) that is in VITAL FACTORS which repairs and defies your own body’s aging. 8. You’ll get the Seaweed from Tasmania that is in VITAL FACTORS and repairs stem cells and bones. 9. You’ll get B-12 that is in VITAL FACTORS 10. You’ll get amino peptides for youthful metabolism, firm muscle tone, collagen and heart health and immune system, as well as enhance your own body’s natural HGH - REPORT that this is better than taking injections, VITAL FACTORS coaches your own body to reverse the aging processes. - DISCUSSION of the folks who take Vital Factors each day; i.e. Pat Boone @ 92, Ruta Lee @ 91, Joey English @ 80. - VITAL FACTORS 1. Makes your body more alkaline and your nutrients become more available. 2. Take it on an empty stomach when you first wake up. 3. There is an enzyme (SOD) that Pat put in VITAL FACTORS because it is anti-aging and prevents oxidation which causes inflammation AND PAIN. - REPORT that you have more energy and FEEL YOUNGER again. - DISCUSSION of Pat’s education and qualifications. She is educated in Biochemistry and Nutrition. - PREDICTION that she is studying w/ the doctors who are working on reversing aging and that breakthroughs are expected in the next 5 years. - (contact info: www.mdr.com and www.vitalfactors.com and the CODE JOEY (800) 637-8227). Cover Girl Pat

Hour 2 Seg 3 - City of Palm Springs Fire Dept. Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT w/ Ronald Skyberg re; Administrative Captain 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, P.S. CA. 92262 - HIS TOPIC FOR TODAY; Regional Peer Support/City of Palm Springs Peer Support Team. 1. 12 or 13 different agencies on board w/ this. 2. Every city and country dept. in Riverside County has a PEER SUPPORT COORDINATOR. 3. Capt., Skyberg runs the P.S. Peer Support Teram of 18 individuals. 4. There are quarterly meetings of all the Team Leaders. - REPORT that all teams are full or almost full. - DISCUSSION that these teams respond to a critical incident to recognize the stress level involved and get the proper referral professionals in place to support the fire department properly. - REPORT that the website Fire tab has lots of information. - (contact info: www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299).

Hour 3 Seg 1 - New American Funding Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. NEW AMERICAN FUNDING w/ George Kouri re: Reverse Mortgage Consultant QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” 1.Who can access/has control over the funds in a Reverse Mortgage? (The escrow company gets the funds, pays whatever is owing in mortgages and liens etc., and then the client has control over the monies and can decide where to deposit it or use it.) 2. Where does the money go? (Into the bank account of the borrower. Wired to checking, brokerage, savings account of the client’s choosing.) - REPORT that a reverse mortgage is very like a regular mortgage. The older you are the higher amount/higher percentage you can borrow. - REPORT on the steps/details to go thru to obtain a Reverse Mortgage WITH GEORGE’S GUIDANCE; 1. Meet w/ George, a reverse mortgage specialist 2. Determine if you qualify 3. Complete the required counseling session 4. Submit your application and paperwork 5. Your home is appraised 6. The loan is reviewed and approved (underwriting) 7. Sign the final loan documents 8. The loan funds, pays off existing mortgages and any remaining money goes to you. - REMINDER to submit questions for next month’s appearance by George Kouri to Joey’s email. joeychocolate@aol.com and hear your answer on the air on Sunday July 26, in the 5 to 6 PM hour on 100.9 FM and 95.9 HD4. - (contact info: www.newamericanfunding.com and email; George.kouri@nafinc.com (760) 275-5905.

Hour 2 Seg 4 - City of Palm Desert Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. CITY OF PALM DESERT w/ Vanessa Mager re; Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Palm Desert.73510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92260 - DISCUSSION of all the NEW businesses coming to the City of Palm Desert; 1. Sumo Dog; drive thru get your Sumo Dog to go w/ hamburgers and sandwiches as well near the Arena on Cook Street. www.eatsumodog.com 2. Modern Hippie Interiors for home goods. www.modernhippieinteriors.com. 3. Herman Miller on El Paseo. www.hermanmiller.com. 4. J’s Deli @ Palm Desert. www.j-sdell.com 5. Poppy’s Bank @ 72996 El Paseo in Palm Desert. www.poppy.bank 6. Yozu Asian Bistro on El Paseo in Palm Desert. www.yozubistro.com - REPORT on P.D. Community 1. - “What’s Next” involves ALL the things to do in Palm Desert EACH DAY. Go to www.discoverpalmdesert.com and click on “What’s Next” to see specials, events, things to see etc., - FREE Concerts in the Park returns to Civic Center Park. Every Thurs., @ 7 PM for 4 weeks - REPORT on Morning Programming @ the P.D. Library; begins @ 9 AM and is a FREE Jazz Lab for families and music lovers of all ages. Then a Community Jazz Jam @ the McCallum @ 1 PM. Then an Evening Jazz Spotlight @ 7 PM @ the McCallum. www.mccallumtheatre.org. - REPORT on the P.D. Aquatic Center “Dive Back In” Event. Admission will be just $1. Special swim caps for the first 50 swimmers. Prizes between 11 AM and 2 PM. REPORT on all the new additions and improvements. - (contact info; www.palmdesert.gov). Vanessa

Hour 3 Seg 2 - Real Estate Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270. - REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand. - REPORT that his team is SELECTIVE AND SENSITIVE. Nothing is foreign to Brady’s team. - REPORT that people come to the Coachella Valley for the weather, but THEY STAY FOR THE PEOPLE. - DISCUSSION of how Brady travels around to get referrals. - QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” ? 1. Are interest rates expected to go up or down this year, and how does that affect buying a home here in the Coachella Valley? And should buyers wait or jump in now? (Most commonly asked question. Interest might make small changes up and down for the rest of the year. Better to secure a loan now. Use a “buy down” the interest rate or do a “temporary buy down”. BSREG partners w/ a local lender. Investors pay a higher rate. DISCUSSION of who pays the “buy down”. Buyer or Seller. Buyer benefits from lower rate and the monthly payment will be less.) 2. Are home prices here in the Coachella Valley starting to level off as they are in other parts of the country? (From a MACRO-PROSPECTIVE, most CV cities are seeing prices go down. In MICRO-MARKETS prices are probably holding, possibly rising. Dangerous to look at the big numbers, better to work w/ a real estate pro, NOT THE MEDIA, NOT THE NEWS.) 3. How is commission structure is CV? (There is a residential listing agreement and the % is defined there. Now when purchase agreement comes in buyer may ask the seller to contribute toward the commission. Brady is seeing all types of scenarios to play out.) - REPORT that BSREG is still selling one home EVERY DAY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. - ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM - for FIVE YEARS. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews. - REPORT that you MUST NOT, SHOULD NOT depend on Zillow. You are directed to an agent that has paid Zillow for that lead. - BRADY is the local educator for the Coachella Valley. Named #1 Team by Palm Springs Life. - (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 656-6052). Brady

Hour 3 Seg 3 - Talk of Stars Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. “Rick” Fearns, re; Highly respected broadcast engineer, frequency coordinator, programmer, and technical consultant whose career has spanned radio, television, sports and major live entertainment. – REPORT that Rick has worked on some of the world’s biggest broadcasts, including; 1. The Academy Awards (Oscars) 2. The Emmy Awards 3. The Golden Globe Awards 4. The Olympic Games 5. Dick Clark Productions 6. Los Angeles Dodgers Broadcasts 7. Numerous major television specials and live events. – REPORT that @ the Golden Globe Awards, Rick served as the Frequency Coordinator, one of the most critical behind-the-scenes jobs. - REPORT that he coordinated all the wireless mics, IFBs, communications systems, and RF frequencies so hundreds of wireless devices could operate without interference during a live international broadcast. – REPORT that rick is also a licensed amateur radio operator. (call sign K6VE) and has written about radio engineering and emergency communications for industry publications. - DISCUSSION that throughout his career he has taught engineering, mentored younger broadcasters, and earned numerous professional licenses and industry recognition for his technical expertise. - DISCUSSION that the radio station he started back in high school is still up and running in New York. – DISCUSSION of his family, background and childhood.

Hour 3 Seg 4 - Eisenhower Health Segment - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW. EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Dr. Eric Leroux Sr. VP & Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer for Eisenhower Health and Lee Rice, Public Information Office, re: 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 922709. - MISSION STATEMENT: EH is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the changing healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley region by providing excellence in patient care, supported by education and research. - TOPIC FOR TODAY; Eisenhower Health has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group. 1. REPORT that this is 10th consecutive A ratings for Eisenhower Health. 2. DISCUSSION of that EH was amazingly graded “remotely”!!! 3. REPORT that Leap Frog is the only national rating focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries, and infections that can lead to harm or death. - DISCUSSION of where Dr. Leroux was educated @ Stanford!!!!. - REPORT on the information on the Eisenhower Health website. - (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org and (760) 340-3911). Dr. Leroux and Lee