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Interview #24 Barb Demorest and Patti DeFreeuw - Knitted Knockers: A Stitch of Hope
Oct. 15, 2025

Interview #24 Barb Demorest and Patti DeFreeuw - Knitted Knockers: A Stitch of Hope

In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Barb Demorest and Patti DeFreeuw, the founders of the Knitted Knockers Organization. They share their personal journeys with breast cancer and how it led to the creation of a nonprofit that provides free, hand-knit breast prost…
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Interview #23 Andy Unruh - Revolutionizing Music: The Story of the Amazonica
Oct. 8, 2025

Interview #23 Andy Unruh - Revolutionizing Music: The Story of the Amazonica

Summary In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Andy Unruh, the creator of the Amazonica, an innovative musical instrument designed to make music accessible to everyone. Andy shares his journey from a career in nuclear engineering to developing a unique instrument th…
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Cancer Costs: A Financial Freefall
Oct. 7, 2025

Cancer Costs: A Financial Freefall

Cancer is capsizing Americans' finances. It’s bad enough to be diagnose with cancer, but to then be slapped with the immense cost of medication required to help you stay alive is another. supporting links 1. Cancer, bankruptcy and death: study finds a link [Fred Hutch Cancer Center] 2. Medical Debt…
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The Vanishing Dream: Retirement in America
Oct. 1, 2025

The Vanishing Dream: Retirement in America

Many people today are confronting a stark reality: the looming retirement crisis in America. Picture this – a significant portion of our seniors, after a lifetime of hard work, find themselves barely scraping by in their ‘gol...
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Interview #22 Cydian Kauffman - Day Zero & Navigating the Water Scarcity Challenge
Sept. 25, 2025

Interview #22 Cydian Kauffman - Day Zero & Navigating the Water Scarcity Challenge

Summary In this enlightening conversation, Rick Barron and Cydian Kauffman delve into the critical issue of water safety and the looming crisis of water scarcity, known as Day Zero. They explore the complex factors contributing to this crisis, including climate change, infrastructure challenges, an…
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Interview #21 Ian Darley - Resilience on the Road: The 7,000 Mile Epic Journey
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Interview #21 Ian Darley - Resilience on the Road: The 7,000 Mile Epic Journey

Summary In this discussion, Ian T Darley shares his experiences and challenges during his ambitious journey to walk 7,000 miles around the UK. He reflects on the physical and mental hurdles he faced, such as dealing with inadequate footwear, lack of water, and the emotional toll of being away from …
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