Episodes

Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman talks with Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds about the history of presidential healthcare, his insights from serving "5 and a half" presidents, and his observations on the cognitive abilities of current and former presidential candidates.
Dr. Kuhlman's book, Transforming Presidential Healthcare, draws from his rich experiences tending to the medical needs of Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama, and sheds light on the evolving landscape of healthcare within the highest echelons of political leadership.
Learn more about the book here: https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/transforming-presidential-healthcare/

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds talks with Mark Hebner, founder and CEO of Index Fund Advisors Inc., about the 10th edition of Mark's book "Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors."
The two business leaders discuss Mark's philosophy on investing, the challenges of writing and publishing a book, and common mistakes many investors and financial advisors make.

Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Daniel Gade talks with Ballast Books CEO Andy Symonds about why large NY houses were reluctant to publish his book, the challenges of trying to change Veterans Affairs policy, and what it's like to have more Purple Hearts than legs.
Daniels' book, Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy Is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer, highlights issues within the VA and why their policies are hurting our nation’s veterans rather than helping them.
https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/wounding-warriors/



