Jeff Schechtman talks with newsmakers and opinion shapers, and sheds light on the issues of the day, from local top stories to national and international headlines. I grew up during the Kennedy Presidency. It was a time when the best and the brightest sat center stage in the nation's psyche. I remember the story, that at an arts gala at the White House, Kennedy looked around the room and proclaimed it "the greatest gathering of talent since Thomas Jefferson dined alone." I always wondered what it would be like to have free access to that kind of talent, to have the best and the brightest at your beck and call. Without the benefit of the White House, I've had the opportunity, for the past six years, to have a seat at an international banquet of ideas and history. This program has provided me a unique opportunity to "travel" around the world and speak to thousands of the most imaginative thinkers and leaders in the arenas of politics, religion, journalism, business, popular culture, academics, science, economics, history, and medicine. During these years, I have taken many of you with me on this journey. It has been a momentous time. The trauma of politics, the onslaught of technology, the insights of science, and the changes the human condition make this a period almost unequaled in history. I'm honored that we have been and will continue to share it together.
For Kate MacMurray, the hillside vineyards and tree-lined meadows of the historic MacMurray Ranch are home. "This a timeless place," says Kate. "You can feel the rich history here, and you can taste it in our wines." Kate was just six weeks old when her parents, famed Hollywood actors Fred MacMurray and June Haver, brought her to the incredible ranch that had been in the MacMurray family since 1941. She grew up here, riding horses and playing amid the oak trees. Following a Hollywood career in acting, screenwriting and film production, Kate returned to the Russian River Valley, where she now lives in a cabin built by her father. As an integral part of MacMurray Ranch wines, Kate has a deep appreciation for viticulture and winemaking. She is actively engaged in Sonoma's thriving wine community, carrying on her family's legacy and the heritage of MacMurray Ranch.
Steve Andrews-Villagio
As family owned and operated independent boutique properties since opening in October 1998 for Villagio Inn & Spa and June 1985 for Vintage Inn, our AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotels present affordable luxury at its finest in the heart of the walking town of Yountville, Napa Valley’s culinary mecca. Our ownership family and management teams are deeply passionate about guest service, and it is this passion that drives our standards for distinguished hospitality. We strive to create for you an experience rich in unique personality, wine country elegance, and exceptional value, with the singular goal of delivering a most memorable stay that exceeds your expectations. So whether it’s the warm greeting with a welcome cocktail upon your arrival, our signature champagne breakfast buffet and afternoon tea offered with our compliments each day, or the smile that every staff member offers upon encounter that makes your visit here decidedly different, we look forward to your stay with us, and especially... to welcoming you back.
Tips on the best & worst this weekend at the Box Office. Steve reviews and comments on all the latest from Hollywood and gets the story behind the film.A veteran of the industry, "The Movie Guy" says exactly how he feels about the movies that you will be watching this weekend. Mike Horn comments on the lineup of big screen offerings but does not always agree with what Steve has to say. This is the movie review program to listen to every week and get the "real deal".