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We start with our remembrances of Notre Dame, after yesterday's terrible fire. Then more from The Edna and Jim "I've Already Been To College" Update on the Admissions Scandal: It's not looking good for Aunt Becky Books: At the wonderful LA Times Festival of Books, which attracts more than 100,000 visitors, Liz went to panels featuring: Frederick Douglass Prophet of Freedom by David W Blight. It just won the Pulitzer for History The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke by Jeffrey C Stewart. Just won the Pulitzer for Biography. Bad Blood by John Carreyroux, about Theranos, which we have discussed on previous podcasts. Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe about The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Bitter Business Bureau. Wait a sec. The Uber people are going to make $100 million dollars in a IPO for a company that LOST a billion dollars in 2018?? We could think of plenty of business ideas that could LOSE money. We love Abby Wambach and recommend her new book Wolfpack plus two really great interviews with her: TBD with

So much lying and cheating afoot! College Admissions Crimes: The scandal we just can't quit. Today we tackle: Felicity Huffman Might Get Jail Time? And what's with the hand-holding?? https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-felicity-huffman-admissions-scandal-legal-20190408-story.html What's Up with the Harvard Fencing Coach?  https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/05/us/harvard-fencing-coach-under...for... Who Needs A Prison Consultant?  https://www.businessinsider.com/college-admissions-scandal-parents-hired-prison-con... They Had It Coming. Caitlin Flanagan from The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/what-college-admissions-scandal-reveals/586468/ And our Satellite Sisters Book Club interview with Abby Ellin, author of Duped: Double Lives, False Identities and the Con Man I Almost Married.  Plus Lian has update on cheeseboarding (we have found our issue!) and talking to your dog. In Entertaining Sisters, Liz spends the afternoon with Richard Madden, star of Bodyguard on Netflix, potential ne

Is snowplow parenting related to the college admissions scandal? We discuss. Brexit. Could it be going any worse? In a word, no. This woman who feels no pain. It seemed cool until we read the part about her flesh burning. The right restaurants for those of us over 50. How to talk to dogs. And yes we'd like to see them on court at the U. S. Open. Who wouldn't? Breakdancing in the Paris Olympics?  Julie recommends following Harry and Meghan in instagram here @sussexroyal. We are going to see Patrick Radden Keefe and John Carreyroux at the L A Times Festival of Books. Here's the whole schedule. Are you going? There's also a special Wondery Sound Trip: An Immersive Experience from our podcast network on Sunday. Don't forget to shop our merch at the Satellite Sisters Shop. Or order our book You're The Best here. Listen to Liz's workplace advice show Safe For Work and the Madam Secretary recap show Lian and Julie do called Satellite Sisters Talk TV. Follow us on @Twitter and @Instagram @satsisters. Like our Faceboo

The College Admissions Scandal is a story tailor-made for the Satellite Sisters. Remember, Julie was an admissions officer and Lian hosted a podcast called College Bound Chronicles. Today we tackle the news story we suspect will keep on giving. Best coverage is here in the LA Times. Plus, we just love the name Operation Varsity Blues. In other news, NASA lets us down. Really NASA? Not enough spacesuits for TWO women? Plus we report on our Spring Break activities. Julie was on Urban Nana duty in Brooklyn, Lian was on her writer's retreat in Sonoma Valley and Liz was in Bend, Oregon avoiding doing her taxes. In Entertaining Sisters, we recommend the audiobook Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory by Patrick Radden Keefe. Plus Julie saw the movie US and the Broadway version of Frozen. US https://youtu.be/hNCmb-4oXJA Frozen https://youtu.be/wchGVznx_bQ Listen to Liz's workplace advice show Safe For Work and the Madam Secretary recap show Lian and Julie do called Satellite Sisters Talk TV. Follow us on @T

On this new Spring Break mini-episode, we discuss one of the biggest Satellite Sisters mysteries OF ALL TIME. What is happening in this 2008 tale of intrigue with Julie, the stranger and Zorro's slobbery tennis ball? Today, we give you a new intro and the entire original story then Julie shares her latest theories of the case. You will hear that Lian, Monica and Sheila can't believe Julie was so trusting with an odd request. What started as a "sticky situation" became a potentially dark tale. Listen and tell us what YOU think was actually happening. Post your theories on our Satellite Sisters Facebook Group.  To listen to more episodes for the Satellite Sisters Audio Archive, go to our website here. You can listen to hundreds of shows, share them with your own Satellite Sisters and Misters or download a bunch so you always have them ready on any device. It's all here. Listen to Liz's workplace advice show Safe For Work and the Madam Secretary recap show Lian and Julie do called Satellite Sisters Talk TV. Foll

Today we are joined by Liz Craft and Sarah Fain, hosts of the podcast Happier in Hollywood and showrunners for the new ABC drama The Fix which debuts March 18. Sarah and Liz talk to us about the excitement of launching their new TV show and what they've learned about leadership in the process. A VERY SPECIAL GUEST calls in to join us in wishing them luck. Plus, it's almost two years since they launched their podcast Happier In Hollywood. What have they learned about themselves in the process? Be sure to watch The Fix on ABC TV March 18th at 10 pm (9 Central). Listen to Liz's workplace advice show Safe For Work and the Madam Secretary recap show Lian and Julie do called Satellite Sisters Talk TV. Follow us on @Twitter and @Instagram @satsisters. Like our Facebook Page for all our news. Join our Facebook Group to get in on the conversation. Visit our complete website satellitesisters.com. To email us, use info@satellitesisters.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a

Lian's owns her big Madonna dance moment this weekend and has the costume change to prove it! Julie reads about The Invisibility of Older Women. Twice. Lian has a "you are beautiful just the way you are" message for the millennials who are reportedly getting plastic surgery so they'll look better on social media. Sad. Liz has a question or two about this NYT article about "Kidfluencers" and a #staynoisy shout-out to Tabitha King. Plus recommendations on our Satellite Sisters Book Club book for April: Duped. And a GO RIGHT NOW movie recommendation for the brand new Apollo 11 film from NASA in IMAX . Listen to Liz's workplace advice show Safe For Work and the Madam Secretary recap show Lian and Julie do called Satellite Sisters Talk TV. Follow us on @Twitter and @Instagram @satsisters. Like our Facebook Page for all our news. Join our Facebook Group to get in on the conversation. Visit our complete website satellitesisters.com. To email us, use info@satellitesisters.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com

Lady Gaga and Mister Gaga Bradley Cooper WIN the Oscar telecast. Shallow? We think not. We are still breaking it down. Here's the best we article we saw in the Washington Post. We loved the thrill of the documentary winners both long (Free Solo) and Short: Watch Period End of Sentence here on Netflix. Read more about it here. On the Oscars, we also loved the Nordstrom ad, the Nike ad voiced by Serena Williams and the promo for The Fix coming on ABC March 18. Exec Producers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain from Happier in Hollywood podcast will be on Satellite Sisters on March 12 to discuss it. In other news, Julie is concerned about Kim Jong Un's train to meet with President Trump in Vietnam and she gives a special Satellite Sisters Of The Week Prize to 3 teachers in Texas who saved a teen in Virginia. Liz gives a special #staynoisy Satellite Sisters shout-out to Emma Thompson. Lian declare the BEST New York Times wedding announcement EVER! We provide more info on Sheila's daughters TV pilot premiering at SXSW Rainbo

It's Lian Dolan's Birthday. She's got thoughts on other celebs born today. https://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/february/19?p=2 http://www.bornglorious.com/birthday/?ct=/m/09c7w0&pd=0219 Oh, Jeff Bezos. Amazon announced they are pulling out of NYC deal. It reminds Julie of her sophomore year prom date. Really. Julie and Liz review their favorite things about visiting Argentina. Part 2 of our Epic Travel Report. We went to Patagonia with Backroads but spent weekends on either end in Buenos Aires. Loved it! Listen to our tips. And super special thanks to Cristina Pontiroli, our Satellite Sister who hosted us at her restaurant in San Telmo. Don Ernestos! Fantastic neighborhood restaurant you MUST visit if you go. Science now says women need other women to get ahead in the workplace. We've only been saying that, uh, FOREVER! https://www.fastcompany.com/90297884/women-need-other-women-to-get-ahead-in-the-workplace-says-science Sign us up! The Golden Girls Cruise. You want to know more, right? Move over coloring boo

Julie and Liz are back behind the mics after their epic vacation. Today, Part One of their travels: Hiking in Patagonia, Argentina. They share their learnings from this Patagonia Walking and Hiking Tour with Backroads. In other athletic news, we salute the dominant career of Lindsay Vonn, winningest American skier of all time, and the women who surf the big waves. Plus breaking news about the South By Southwest Festival Premiere of our niece Ruthie Marantz's TV pilot Rainbow Ruthie. Are you going to Austin? Go! Listen to Liz's workplace advice show Safe For Work and the Madam Secretary recap show Lian and Julie do called Satellite Sisters Talk TV. Follow us on @Twitter and @Instagram @satsisters. Like our Facebook Page for all our news. Join our Facebook Group to get in on the conversation. Visit our complete website satellitesisters.com. To email us, use info@satellitesisters.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Satellite Sister Monica Dolan calls in on her coffee break. We get an update on All Things Monica, including her trip to Puerto Rico. Plus, Beth Howard, author of Hausfrau Honeymoon & Making Piece: A memoir of Love, Loss and Pie, talks to us about love, loss, learning German and, of course, pie. Find more of Beth's work here at her popular blog,The World Needs More Pie. Finally, Lian will be doing a reading in Sebastopol, California as part of her writing residency. If you're in Northern California, come by the Horse & Plow Vineyard on Sunday, March 10th at 1:30 for words, books & wine! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz and Julie are on Vacation in Patagonia, so Satellite Sister Sheila is behind the mic. We hear all about being the Mother of the Bride, Sheila's New Fitness Routine and a classic New York Times Wedding announcement. Lian reviews Stress Busters and Stress inducers. Plus we talk to Lauren Bates, founder of Wild Terrains, a women-only travel company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie and Liz are in final prep for their travel to Patagonia. Lian will hold down the fort when they are gone, with special guests Sheila Dolan, Beth Howard and Wild Terrain: Group Travel For Creative Women.. TREND ALERT!! Breaking Free by Breaking Plates-- actually smashing self-doubt. From the LA Times. Yoga Breathing Actually Works! Read the detailed Scientific America article here. And Yoga and Veterans from the NY Times. One other way to calm yourself: therapy cows Maire Kondo. You in or out? Based on Kondo inspired donations, looks like many of you are in. Thanks for supporting our sponsors and using these special urls: Ritualhttp://www.ritual.com/sisters Use promo code sisters ThirdLove - http://www.thirdlove.com/sisters Joybird - http://www.joybird.com/sisters Kopari Beauty - http://www.koparibeauty.com/sisters Thank you to longtime Satellite Sister Kyra Sundance for recommending this place for Hooper's vacation while Liz is away. For more on Kyra and her fabulous work with dogs, go here. Our next b

Bitter Business Bureau: Creepy lech John Lasseter got a job? Are you kidding us? Plus travel, entertainment, trends and a podcast recommendation: Believed. Lian recommends the podcast about the Larry Nassar abuses called Believed. Here's the episode called How He Got Caught. Coffee. Here are the 10 best coffee cities in America. Travel: Liz and Julie are heading to Patagonia Argentina soon. Training and packing has begin. Drama! We grew up not far from the Stratford Shakespeare Theatre that burned down this weekend in Connecticut- the site of SO many school field trips and family visits that were our collective introduction to Shakespeare. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first episode of 2019! Lian and Julie share some themes for the year and Liz has Operation Sea Turtle health and wellness goals as part of a report from her annual physical. Plus: Julie recommends the Top celestial events coming this year. Liz recommends the New earthquake app if you live in Los Angeles. Entertaining Sisters: Mary Queen of Scots See the movie and listen to this episode of Tina Brown's podcast that includes an interview with the director and the historian. Roma Julie watched it on Netflix. First Man Liz is going to see this one tonight. Listen to Liz's other podcast Safe For Work to hear some great tips for starting your work life off right in 2019. The first two episodes of the year also include interviews with four fascinating women who have interesting career developments to share. Thanks for supporting our sponsors by using these special urls and promo codes: Ritual Care.com MeUndies Brooklinen Use the promo code sisters You can follow us on Twitter @SatSisters, on Facebook in our Grou

We all aspire to civility and kindness in 2019. For inspiration, listen to this advice from Dr. PM Forni, our longtime Satellite Sisters Envoy of Civility who taught us so much. The ultimate Satellite Mister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks, 2018! Today, we review our year and how we did on the themes we announced in January. Then we interview writer/producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas about her inspirational new movie Second Act with longtime producing partner Jennifer Lopez. Insider JLo scoop! Lian has an insider's guide to the Rose Parade and Pasadena. Julie has tips for cooking for a big crowd over the holidays and Liz reviews some health and fitness goals. HOLIDAY EPISODES: In the next few weeks, Lian will be a special guest on Liz's workplace advice podcast Safe For Work and we will release a bonus Christmas episode with our last interview with Dr. PM Forni. We will also be doing some behind-the-scenes work on our blog and podcast platform. Thanks to our sponsors. Please use these special urls and codes: Salsa Basket Promo code sisters FabFitFun Promo code sisters Nectar Lola Promo code sisters40 You can follow us on Twitter @SatSisters, on Facebook in our Group and on our Page, on our Satellite Sisters blog . Email is info@satellitesi

Our fond farewell to Dr. PM Forni, our longtime Satellite Sisters Envoy of Civility who passed away last week. We reminisce about the many thoughtful conversations we had with Dr Forni about why we should all be kinder, calmer and stronger. Here's his NYT obit. You will be inspired by his books Choosing Civility: 25 Rules Of Considerate Conduct and The Civility Solution: What To Do When People Are Rude. Plus we welcome Claire Tansey to talk about her new cookbook Uncomplicated. Lian tested the recipes at home! In Entertaining Sisters, Lian recommends Netflix movie Dumplin with Jennifer Aniston and the soon-to-be released Jennifer Lopez comedy Second Act. Want to share Satellite Sisters with your friends? Go to giftofpodcast.com and enter your email. You'll get a page you can print out and personalize with your fave podcasts (including us!) and a second page that explain HOW to listen and subscribe to podcasts. Perfect for giving to your friends in person or in their stocking! Thanks to our Satellite Sister Gr

Julie has thoughts on George H. W. Bush, an Urban Nana report from Brooklyn and a review of the Radio City Holiday Spectacular. Lian tests recipes from Claire Tansey's new cookbook Uncomplicated, has advice from Rancho La Puerta on how to have a zen holiday season and speculates about the job skills needed to be an "influencer" based on the Palessi/Payless switcheroo. Liz has thoughts about Neil DeGrasse Tyson and the future of #metoo. Plus, a super special behind-the-scenes report about Dick Van Dyke from the Hollywood premiere of the movie last week.  In Entertaining Sisters, we talk about the movie Widows and two events that Hamilfans cannot wait for! First, the premiere on Dec 19 of Mary Poppins Returns with Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the great Dick Van Dyke. And the Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 26 with a special salute to Hamilton.  Thank you to today's Satellite Sisters sponsors. Please use these special urls and promo codes: FabFitFun  Use promo code sisters Green Chef AWAY  Use the promo cod

Julie has thoughts on George H. W. Bush, an Urban Nana report from Brooklyn and a review of the Radio City Holiday Spectacular. Lian tests recipes from Claire Tansey's new cookbook Uncomplicated, has advice from Rancho La Puerta on how to have a zen holiday season and speculates about the job skills needed to be an "influencer" based on the Palessi/Payless switcheroo. Liz has thoughts about Neil DeGrasse Tyson and the future of #metoo. Plus, a super special behind-the-scenes report about Dick Van Dyke from the Hollywood premiere of the movie last week.  In Entertaining Sisters, we talk about the movie Widows and two events that Hamilfans cannot wait for! First, the premiere on Dec 19 of Mary Poppins Returns with Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the great Dick Van Dyke. And the Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 26 with a special salute to Hamilton.  Thank you to today's Satellite Sisters sponsors. Please use these special urls and promo codes: FabFitFun  Use promo code sisters Green Chef AWAY  Use the promo cod