Welcome to The Not Old – Better Show, Technology Interview Series on radio and podcast, where we explore ideas that matter to those who are 50 and older, encouraging discovery, adventure, and learning. Today’s episode promises to be one of our most insightful yet, as we delve into a topic shaping our world at lightning speed: artificial intelligence.  Our guest is<a href="https://cf.posthaven.com/about-me"> Charles Ferguson, the co-founder of PromptPerfect,</a> a pioneering company in AI innovation that is making waves with its cutting-edge tools designed to enhance how we interact with AI. Charles has been at the forefront of developing AI solutions that are not only powerful but also accessible, especially for small businesses and individuals who might just be stepping into the AI landscape. In this conversation, we’re going to cover a lot of ground—from what AI actually is and how it can be useful, to whether we should be wary of its rapid rise. Charles will offer insights on how tools like PromptPerfect work, why he believes AI is a vital tool for growth, and how you, our listeners, can embrace AI in your daily lives, whether for personal projects or small business ventures. With AI becoming more prevalent in everything from healthcare to marketing, this episode is for everyone who’s curious, cautious, or just eager to understand where AI is headed and how it can be a force for good—especially for those who might feel left behind in the digital age. So, sit back, enjoy the conversation, and let’s learn together. Join me in welcoming our guest today, co founder of PromptPerfect, Charles FergusonMy thanks to all, Charles Ferguson,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-heninger-mba"> Sam Heninger</a>and our wonderful audience on radio and podcast.  Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better.  The Not Old Better Show. Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to The Not Old – Better Show, Technology Interview Series on radio and podcast, where we explore ideas that matter to those who are 50 and older, encouraging discovery, adventure, and learning. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today’s episode promises to be one of our most insightful yet, as we delve into a topic shaping our world at lightning speed: artificial intelligence. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our guest is&lt;a href="https://cf.posthaven.com/about-me"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Charles Ferguson, the co-founder of PromptPerfect,&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; a pioneering company in AI innovation that is making waves with its cutting-edge tools designed to enhance how we interact with AI. Charles has been at the forefront of developing AI solutions that are not only powerful but also accessible, especially for small businesses and individuals who might just be stepping into the AI landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, we’re going to cover a lot of ground—from what AI actually is and how it can be useful, to whether we should be wary of its rapid rise. Charles will offer insights on how tools like PromptPerfect work, why he believes AI is a vital tool for growth, and how you, our listeners, can embrace AI in your daily lives, whether for personal projects or small business ventures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With AI becoming more prevalent in everything from healthcare to marketing, this episode is for everyone who’s curious, cautious, or just eager to understand where AI is headed and how it can be a force for good—especially for those who might feel left behind in the digital age. So, sit back, enjoy the conversation, and let’s learn together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join me in welcoming our guest today, co founder of PromptPerfect, Charles Ferguson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My thanks to all, Charles Ferguson,&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-heninger-mba"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Sam Heninger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;and our wonderful audience on radio and podcast.  Be well, be safe and let’s talk about better.  The Not Old Better Show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


Welcome to The Not Old – Better Show, Technology Interview Series on radio and podcast, where we explore ideas that matter to those who are 50 and older, encouraging discovery, adventure, and learning. 
Today’s episode promises to be one of our most i...

AI Revolution or Invasion? Charles Ferguson on the Future We Can’t Ignore

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, on radio and podcast, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today, we’re diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything. Our guest today is the<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> brilliant Robert Harris</a>, whose latest novel, available on<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Apple Books</a>,<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Precipice</a>, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Asquith"> British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith</a>, and the young, aristocratic<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetia_Stanley_(1887%E2%80%931948)"> Venetia Stanley.</a> But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation. In<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Precipice</a>, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we’ll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today.   We’ll also discuss ‘<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)">CONCLAVE’film</a> is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. My thanks to<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Robert Harris</a>, author of the new book,<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Precipice</a>, available at<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Apple Books</a>.  Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)">CONCLAVE’film</a> is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.  Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-heninger-mba/"> Sam Heninger</a>.  My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week. Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Not Old Better Show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, on radio and podcast, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today, we’re diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our guest today is the&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;brilliant Robert Harris&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, whose latest novel, available on&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Apple Books&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Precipice&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Asquith"&gt; &lt;b&gt;British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, and the young, aristocratic&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetia_Stanley_(1887%E2%80%931948)"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Venetia Stanley.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Precipice&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we’ll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll also discuss ‘&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)"&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONCLAVE’film&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My thanks to&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Robert Harris&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, author of the new book,&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Precipice&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, available at&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Apple Books&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)"&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONCLAVE’film&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.  Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-heninger-mba/"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Sam Heninger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Let’s Talk About Better™&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, on radio and podcast, I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang. Today, we’re diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great...

Secrets, Scandal, and Conflict: Robert Harris on Precipice and the Affair that Shook a Nation

Welcome to<a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/churchill-at-chartwell"> The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates</a>series on radio and podcast. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode takes us to the heart of one of history’s most critical periods—a time when the future of Europe, and the world, hung in the balance.  But rather than battlefields or the halls of power, our story today begins in the quiet countryside of Kent, England, at a place called Chartwell—the beloved home of Winston Churchill. In the 1930s, Churchill was not the wartime hero we know today. Churchill was a man out of government, politically isolated, and with few allies. Yet, it was at Chartwell, far from the center of British politics, that Churchill launched his most crucial campaign—sounding the alarm against Nazi Germany. It was here, behind closed doors, that he convened with great minds and trusted advisers—figures like Albert Einstein, T. E. Lawrence, and even American diplomat Joseph Kennedy—seeking intelligence, building alliances, and preparing for the storm he knew was coming. But we have Katherine Carter today and we’ll talk about Churchill’s Chartwell.  Katherine Carter knows Chartwell better than anyone. She’s spent over a decade managing the house and its remarkable collections. Katherine joins us to discuss her latest book, available at Apple Books,<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/churchills-citadel/id6670271085"> Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm</a>. In this fascinating work,<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/churchills-citadel/id6670271085"> Katherine Carter</a>unveils the little-known meetings that took place there and the critical influence they had on Churchill’s eventual rise to power and the course of history. Get ready to explore the untold stories of Churchill’s quiet yet powerful citadel. And now, let’s welcome Katherine Carter to The Not Old Better Show. Stay tuned! You won’t want to miss this incredible look into a pivotal moment in history. My thanks to Katherine Carter, her generosity today, and her wonderful new book Churchill’s Citadel.  Katherine Carter will be presenting at<a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/churchill-at-chartwell"> Smithsonian Associates</a> and the title of her presentation is ‘Churchill At Chartwell,’  please check out our show notes today for details about Catherine Carter at Smithsonian Associates.  My thanks to<a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/churchill-at-chartwell"> Smithsonian</a> for their ongoing support of the show and for all they do.  My thanks to<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-heninger-mba"> Executive Producer Sam Heninger</a>, his work on sound design and making the show the success it is.  My thanks to all of you online and via terrestrial radio.  Be well, be safe an let’s talk about better!  The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks everyone and we’ll see you next time.  Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to&lt;a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/churchill-at-chartwell"&gt; &lt;b&gt;The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;series on radio and podcast. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode takes us to the heart of one of history’s most critical periods—a time when the future of Europe, and the world, hung in the balance. &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But rather than battlefields or the halls of power, our story today begins in the quiet countryside of Kent, England, at a place called Chartwell—the beloved home of Winston Churchill.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the 1930s, Churchill was not the wartime hero we know today. Churchill was a man out of government, politically isolated, and with few allies. Yet, it was at Chartwell, far from the center of British politics, that Churchill launched his most crucial campaign—sounding the alarm against Nazi Germany. It was here, behind closed doors, that he convened with great minds and trusted advisers—figures like Albert Einstein, T. E. Lawrence, and even American diplomat Joseph Kennedy—seeking intelligence, building alliances, and preparing for the storm he knew was coming.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But we have Katherine Carter today and we’ll talk about Churchill’s Chartwell.  Katherine Carter knows Chartwell better than anyone. She’s spent over a decade managing the house and its remarkable collections. Katherine joins us to discuss her latest book, available at Apple Books,&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/churchills-citadel/id6670271085"&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. In this fascinating work,&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/churchills-citadel/id6670271085"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Katherine Carter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;unveils the little-known meetings that took place there and the critical influence they had on Churchill’s eventual rise to power and the course of history.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get ready to explore the untold stories of Churchill’s quiet yet powerful citadel. And now, let’s welcome Katherine Carter to The Not Old Better Show.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay tuned! You won’t want to miss this incredible look into a pivotal moment in history.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My thanks to Katherine Carter, her generosity today, and her wonderful new book Churchill’s Citadel.  Katherine Carter will be presenting at&lt;a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/churchill-at-chartwell"&gt;&lt;b&gt; Smithsonian Associates&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and the title of her presentation is ‘Churchill At Chartwell,’  please check out our show notes today for details about Catherine Carter at Smithsonian Associates.  My thanks to&lt;a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/churchill-at-chartwell"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Smithsonian&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for their ongoing support of the show and for all they do.  My thanks to&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-heninger-mba"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Executive Producer Sam Heninger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, his work on sound design and making the show the success it is.  My thanks to all of you online and via terrestrial radio.  Be well, be safe an let’s talk about better!  The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks everyone and we’ll see you next time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates (https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/churchill-at-chartwell)series on radio and podcast. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today’s episode takes us to the heart of one of his...

Churchill’s Citadel: The Secret Meetings at Chartwell that Shaped History - Smithsonian Associate, Katherine Carter

Welcome to T<a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior">he Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates</a> interview series. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we’re diving deep into the lost world of dinosaurs—those awe-inspiring giants that have captured our imaginations for generations. While we all know about T. rex’s mighty roar or the towering neck of the Brachiosaurus, how much do we really know about how they lived? That’s where our guest comes in. <a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior">SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATE </a>Dr. David Hone is one of today’s leading paleontologists, known for his groundbreaking work on dinosaur behavior. His new book, Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior: What They Did and How We Know, is a thrilling exploration of how these creatures lived, communicated, and even raised their young. <a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior">Smithsonian Associate, Dr. David Hone will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates </a>coming up.  Check <a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior">out notes here</a> via the links for more information. Dr. Hone is here to break down the latest discoveries and reveal how paleontologists use everything from fossils to living animal behavior to make educated guesses about these long-extinct giants. We’ll hear about everything from dinosaur signals and combat to their surprising colors and social habits—insights that challenge what we thought we knew. Get ready for an exciting conversation that blends ancient mysteries with modern science. Whether you’re a lifelong dino fan or just curious about the prehistoric past, today’s episode will be a treat.Dr. Hone, welcome to the show! My thanks to Dr. David Hone for joining us today on <a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior">The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series. </a> Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;T&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior"&gt;&lt;em&gt;he Not Old Better Show&lt;/em&gt;, Smithsonian Associates&lt;/a&gt; interview series. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we’re diving deep into the lost world of dinosaurs—those awe-inspiring giants that have captured our imaginations for generations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While we all know about T. rex’s mighty roar or the towering neck of the Brachiosaurus, how much do we really know about how they &lt;em&gt;lived&lt;/em&gt;? That’s where our guest comes in. &lt;a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior"&gt;SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATE &lt;/a&gt;Dr. David Hone is one of today’s leading paleontologists, known for his groundbreaking work on dinosaur behavior. His new book, &lt;em&gt;Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior: What They Did and How We Know&lt;/em&gt;, is a thrilling exploration of how these creatures lived, communicated, and even raised their young.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior"&gt;Smithsonian Associate, Dr. David Hone will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates &lt;/a&gt;coming up.  Check &lt;a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior"&gt;&lt;b&gt;out notes here&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; via the links for more information. Dr. Hone is here to break down the latest discoveries and reveal how paleontologists use everything from fossils to living animal behavior to make educated guesses about these long-extinct giants. We’ll hear about everything from dinosaur signals and combat to their surprising colors and social habits—insights that challenge what we thought we knew.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get ready for an exciting conversation that blends ancient mysteries with modern science. Whether you’re a lifelong dino fan or just curious about the prehistoric past, today’s episode will be a treat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Hone, welcome to the show!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My thanks to Dr. David Hone for joining us today on &lt;a href="https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior"&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview series.&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates (https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/understanding-dinosaur-behavior) interview series. I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we’re diving deep into the lost world of dinos...

Understanding Dinosaur Behavior, What They did and How We Know: Smithsonian Associate, Dr. David Hone

Today, we’re diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything. Our guest today is the<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> brilliant Robert Harris</a>, whose latest novel, available on<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Apple Books</a>,<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Precipice</a>, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Asquith"> British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith</a>, and the young, aristocratic<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetia_Stanley_(1887%E2%80%931948)"> Venetia Stanley.</a> But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation. Asquith, caught between his obsession for Venetia and his responsibility to lead a nation into war, is a man crumbling under pressure. Meanwhile, Venetia, clever, bored, and reckless, is no victim but a woman caught in the very machinations of history—at a time when women couldn't even vote. But as war clouds gather over Europe, this private intrigue becomes a national security risk, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Precipice</a>, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we’ll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today.   My thanks to<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Robert Harris</a>, author of the new book,<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Precipice</a>, available at<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"> Apple Books</a>.  Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)">CONCLAVE’film</a> is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-heninger-mba/"> Sam Heninger</a>.  My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week. Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our guest today is the&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;brilliant Robert Harris&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, whose latest novel, available on&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Apple Books&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Precipice&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, masterfully intertwines history and fiction to bring this harrowing moment to life. Harris, renowned for his storytelling and meticulous research, takes us inside a clandestine affair between the&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Asquith"&gt; &lt;b&gt;British Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, and the young, aristocratic&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetia_Stanley_(1887%E2%80%931948)"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Venetia Stanley.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; But this is far more than a tale of forbidden love—it's a thriller that exposes the fragility of power, the dangerous intersection of personal and political, and how the secrets of a single woman could threaten an entire nation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Asquith, caught between his obsession for Venetia and his responsibility to lead a nation into war, is a man crumbling under pressure. Meanwhile, Venetia, clever, bored, and reckless, is no victim but a woman caught in the very machinations of history—at a time when women couldn't even vote. But as war clouds gather over Europe, this private intrigue becomes a national security risk, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Precipice&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Robert Harris paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, capturing not just the politics but the people whose choices echo through history. Today, we’ll discuss the extraordinary research behind this novel, the real-life affair that could have toppled a government, and the timeless lessons it offers for our world today.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My thanks to&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Robert Harris&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, author of the new book,&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Precipice&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, available at&lt;a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/precipice/id6474091438"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Apple Books&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  Remember, Robert Harris also authored ‘&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)"&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONCLAVE’film&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is releasing in theaters in early November.  The adaptation of Harris’ book, starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini. Check it out. My thanks to our wonderful executive producer&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-heninger-mba/"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Sam Heninger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast, Be well, be safe and &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Let’s Talk About Better™&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks everybody and we’ll see you next week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>


Today, we’re diving into a world on the verge of collapse—where passion, politics, and peril collide in the summer of 1914. The world was inching toward the Great War, and in the heart of Britain, secrets were being exchanged that could have changed e...

Secrets, Scandal, and War: Robert Harris on Precipice and the Affair that Shook a Nation

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