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Featured Guests

Featured Guests of This Week in America

Great Conversations. Inspiring People. Stories Worth Sharing.

Over the years, This Week in America with Ric Bratton has welcomed thousands of authors, experts, thought leaders, and fascinating personalities sharing their stories, knowledge, and experiences.

Some guests have become familiar voices on the program, returning to explore new books, important discoveries, fresh perspectives, and ideas that inform, inspire, and entertain.

Our Featured Guests directory brings together these returning contributors in one convenient location.

Explore their individual pages to listen to their latest interviews, revisit memorable conversations, and discover more about their books, expertise, and experiences.


Meet Our Featured Guests

Susan Smith Jones, PhD

Health, Wellness, Nutrition & Inspirational Living

A longtime returning guest on This Week in America, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, shares her expertise in holistic health, healthy aging, nutrition, positive thinking, and finding joy in everyday life.

Explore her conversations with Ric Bratton about the healing power of humor, healthy living, personal transformation, and her inspirational books, including Uplifted, A Hug in a Mug, and Joy & the Butterfly.

Explore Susan Smith Jones Interviews →


John Mariotti

Business, Leadership, Management & Personal Success

Author, business leader, and management expert John Mariotti brings decades of experience and practical insight to his conversations with Ric Bratton.

From leadership and business strategy to workplace challenges and personal achievement, John’s interviews offer valuable perspectives for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding today’s business world.

John Mariotti’s Interview Collection — Coming Soon


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We’re continuing to build our collection of returning guests and their conversations with Ric Bratton.

Check back as we add more authors, experts, and familiar voices from This Week in America.


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