September
Indian Wells Golf Resort Segment – September 30, 2025
Seg 1 – Indian Wells Golf Resort Segment
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INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT w/ Robin Graf, General Manager re: 33400 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA. 92210
– REPORT that GM Robin oversees operations, the 2 championship golf courses, F&B, guest services, and team development, etc.
– REPORT that the Epson Tour Championship @ Indian Wells is scheduled for Oct., 2 – 5, 2025 on the Celebrity Course.
– REPORT that City of Indian Wells is Presenting Sponsor of the EPSON TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP, the official qualifying tour of the LPGA.
– REPORT that the Epson Tour Championship is the final tournament on the Epson Tour. that there will be 108 athletes competing for a $250,000 purse.
– DISCUSSION of the official Pro-Am held Wed., of tournament week.
– REPORT that you can buy tickets on-line through the official www.epsontour.com website.
– (contact info; www.indianwellsgolfresort.com and (760) 834-3870)
Robin
Hansen House Foundation Segment – September 30, 2025
Seg 2 – Hansen House Foundation Segment
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HANSEN HOUSE FOUNDATION w/ Yvonne Moreno re; Executive Director. 380 e. Paseo El Mirador, Palm Springs.
– MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a community-supported facility w/ low or no-cost services whose dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to making available a safe, clean, and caring temporary HOME AWAY FROM HOME for the families of the critically ill and injured. (think Ronald McDonald House)
– DISCUSSION of the facility and history of Hansen House @ Desert Regional Medical Center.
– HOLD THE DATE: SAT., OCT., 11
– 22nd Annual Gala; Wings of Hope – A Glamorous Journey @ the Palm Springs Air Museum.
– With Wine Grab, Casino Play and Silent Auction.
– Emceed by Miss Joey English.
– Entertainment by Tony Grandberry.
– Dan McGrath presents Honorees; Carrie Allan & Chief Andrew Mills.
– Tickets and information on-line. Discount for employees of Desert Regional and JFK Hospitals. General Admission: $245. www.hansonhouse.org/gala2025.
– Contact info: (www.hansenhouse.org and (760) 416-5070)
Yvonne
UCPIE Segment – September 30, 2025
Seg 3 – UCPIE Segment
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UCPIE w/ John Sprogis re: President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire; 42-600 Cook St., Ste., 201, Palm Desert, CA. 92211
– MISSION STATEMENT; to provide services to people w/ developmental disabilities beyond cerebral palsy. Programs and services in the Inland Empire in both Riverside and San Bernadino counties. To advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people w/ disabilities.
– DISCUSSION that John’s sister has Downs Syndrome AND one of his twins had Cerebral Palsy and he passed away.
– SHARRING How John feels his son Cole’s spirit in everything John does for UCPIE.
– REPORT that UCPIE is now 40 years old.
– HOLD THE DATE; Vintage Hollywood Glam; “Life Without Limits” Luncheon. Oct., 17 @ 11 AM @ the Agua Caliente Resort in Rancho Mirage, in the Cahuilla Ballroom. 32-250 Bob Hope, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270. Cost is $120/ticket. Sponsorships available.
– (contact info: www.ucpie.org and (760) 321-8184)
John
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – September 29, 2025
Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Kim Guzman re: General Manager @ “Manhattan in the Desert” 2665 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 92264.
– REPORT that Kim has been @ Manhattan 20 years.
– REPORT on the renovations @ Manhattan In The Desert. New owners, new bar (bar bites, sports scene bar) w/ great Happy Hour w/ drinks and food, 5 TV’s.
– REPORT that the bakery is STILL there, good as ever.
– REPORT that the restaurant was there 21 years on Sept., 15, ’25.
– DISCUSSION of the menu for Summer. $17.99
1.Roasted breast of turkey.
2.Homemade Meatloaf
3.Fish and Chips
4. Salmon Fillet (6 oz)
5.Grilled Hamburger Steak
6.Spaghetti w/ Meat sauce
7.Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
8.Fettuccine Alfredo (vegetarian)
9.Spaghetti w/ Marinara (vegetarian)
– Add soup or salad for $2.99
– REPORT on Options for folks who do NOT drink during Happy Hour; 2 – 6 PM; BUT started June 1, Happy Hour; open to close Mon., – Fri. IF YOU ARE SEATED IN THE BAR. $5. Wine, $15. Charcuterie Platter.
– REPORT on the Banquet Room for groups.
– (contact info: www.manhattaninthedesert.com and (760) 567-0126)
Kim
Crossroads To Care Segment – September 29, 2025
Seg 2 – Crossroads To Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan, MSN, ANP-BC re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– DEFINITION 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 it 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.
– 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/ how long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Is there a pill to stop one from drinking? (Yes, taking Antabuse (disulfiram) and then drinking will result in making you sick. Need a prescription. Several side-effects.)
2. What’s this latest on autism? (Yes, it’s been reported that taking Tylenol during pregnancy MIGHT cause Autism. Correlation means two things change together, while causation means one thing directly causes the other to change. Studies ongoing.)
3. Are beets good for all the things the TV commercials say? (Beets are good for many things.)
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee, or she can bill Medicare, and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that many of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patricia
The Bent Theater Segment – September 29, 2025
Seg 3 – The Bent Theater Segment
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THE BENT. w/ Terry Ray, Co-Founder, Mgr., Dir. and Brian Newkirk, actor re: 68618 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., #203. Cathedral City, 92234
– REPORT that THE BENT is a non-profit theater serving the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley LGBTQ+ Community since Dec., 13, 2022.
– REPORT to subscribe NOW for Season 4 HOLD THE DATES;.
– Oct., 17 – Nov., 2; “The Inheritance – Part 2”. Won the Tony.
– Dec., 5 – 21; “Dog Sees God”
– Dec., 9 – 14; “Skippy & Bitsy’s All Star Christmas TV Extravaganza
– Feb., 12 – 28, ’26; “In the Wake”
– May 8 – 24, ’26; “A Man of No Importance”
– REPORT that all shows are performed @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo Road.
– (contact info: www.thebent.org).
Terry and Brian
Insurance Segment – September 26, 2025
Seg 1 – Insurance Segment
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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village.
– DISCUSSION of his wonderful family of 6 sons.
– DISCUSSION of his vacation travels w/ his wife, who retired from being a homemaker. lol.
– DISCUSSION of what he’s doing the “most” of now…helping folks find insurance because MORE companies are raising their rates AND leaving CA. as well. i.e. Kemper and Nationwide. So there are fewer companies to choose from. So many companies have STOPPED writing insurance in CA. Nationwide has closed their doors to new business. Dennis can move these folks to other insurance companies. Companies are getting more aggressive.
– REPORT that there are 7 folks in the office now.
– REPORT that they are writing lots of insurance for condos now, rental properties AND MANUFACTURED HOMES. There are very few companies who write for manufactured homes. Get 1970 and newer for insurance purposes.
– REPORT that their auto insurance rates HAVE NOT gone up.
– REPORT that there is NOTHING THEY CAN NOT INSURE.
– QUESTION “JOEY PALS”
1. What’s the “free to look” period? (Doesn’t cover auto, property etc., covers policy about life insurance or annuities. You have a time frame in which to change your mind and get your money back w/ no fees.)
2. With this economy should we increase the value and insurance on our home in case they need to be replaced? (No, you don’t need to do that, the insurance companies do that for you automatically. Usually, 4 %. Replacement costs of $350 per square foot. Best you look and check. There is something called “extended replacement costs.” You can INCREASE this BUT NOT DECREASE the amount they give you.
3. Is there really an insurance company that WILL NOT turn anyone down? (No, i.e. for homes, the insurance company will inspect and have you make repairs. Dennis will usually fine you another company and that gives you time to make repairs. THERE IS NOT A HOUSE DENNIS CANNOT INSURE. Some insurance companies will NOT insure historical homes.)
4. Is there an insurance company that requires no physical and cannot be cancelled? (No, medical insurance will always increase and then you’ll get Medicare. Term insurance WILL never go up.)
5. Is insurance more for an electric car (unicar) than a gas operated car? (Yes. Parts for electric cars are a fortune.)
– REPORT on how Dennis is an independent broker and still has more agencies he can write with than other insurance agents.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis is now writing a lot of insurance for manufactured homes and vacation rental properties. Rates are going up.
– REPORT that there are NO BROKERAGE FEES @ Ascend.
– REPORT that when you have an incident, CALL DENNIS FIRST before you call the Insurance Company and it goes on your record.
– REPORT that he writes a lot for Canadians.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone. Fill out the form on the front page of the website and Dennis will give you a quote about anything you need.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)
Dennis
Walter Clark Legal Group Segment – September 26, 2025
Seg 2 – Walter Clark Legal Group Segment
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WALTER CLARK LEGAL GROUP w/ Walter Clark re: 71861 CA. Hwy 111. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– MISSION STATEMENT; Representing people who would otherwise NOT be represented in a fight against an insurance company. He advances the funds for the litigation and doesn’t collect unless he wins.
– DISCUSSION of his commitment to serving the community and where it came from. He believes Democracy cannot succeed w/out education.
He is committed to helping change this, especially in the East Valley.
– QUESTIONS/TOPICS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What should you “say” if you are in an accident? (1. DO NOT APOLOGIZE. This info is on the back of your insurance card. 2. You have the RIGHT NOT to speak to an officer. If you do, TELL THE TRUTH. BE RELUCTANT. Take a photo. Get medical attention if you THINK you need it. )
2. Can you drive barefooted? (There is NO law that says you MUST have shoes on!!!!)
3. What are my privacy rights? (2 areas of privacy rights in CA. 1. In CA. Constitution Article 1 you have AN ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 2. Law in 1974 deal w/ consumer rights; i.e. what others are doing w/ your information and the right to delete or CORRECT wrong information, i.e. on the Internet.)
– DISCUSSION that when you have had that drink you “feel” that you can drive and don’t use the Safe Ride.
– DISCUSSION that people may drink more because they have the Safe Ride coupon.
– REPORT that people are drinking less.
– DISCUSSION that a drunken driver kills someone every 39 minutes. HORRIBLE.
– REPORT that cars are getting safer, law enforcement is “on the job”, but the accident rate has not gone down.
– DISCUSSION of the validity of the “self-driving” cars, that seem to “see” more than a human driver.
– REPORT on the generous donations WCLG makes to students in need. Even to getting clothes for children.
– (contact info: www.walterclark.com and (760) 777-7777)
Walter
Real Estate Segment – September 26, 2025
Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment
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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.
– QUESTION FROM “JOEY PALS” about Current Interest Rates. Where are they today and how will that impact someone being able to re-finance or stay in the home they love? Will Interest Rates influence the price of real estate?
1. Every week BSREG looks @ the market. IT IS STEADY. 30% buy homes above 1 million dollars.
2. Of the folks buying, some could pay cash and some will get a mortgage. “Date the rate and marry the house”.
3. People buy real estate to solve a problem or something they can’t get in their present home.
4. Work w/ a local agent to see which solution will work best for you.
5. Use a “buy down” the interest rate or do a “temporary buy down”. BSREG partners w/ a local lender. Investors pay a higher rate.
6. DISCUSSION of who pays the “buy down”. Buyer or Seller.
7. DISCUSSION that many real estate agents aren’t familiar w/ the term “buy down”.
– 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.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 656-6052).
Brady
“Talk of Stars” Segment – September 25, 2025
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Steven Bergsman re; financial and real estate writer, author and performance artist as a singer and actor.
– DISCUSSION of his birth, childhood, family, schooling, background, education and goals. Email; sbergsman@nullcox.net.
young Steven
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
