Chatting With Betsy

What if a powerful U.S. leader faced a fictional trial for war, ego, and misinformation?

In this fascinating interview, author and attorney William Cooper returns to Chatting with Betsy to discuss his newest novel, The Trial of Donald H. Rumsfeld. Blending historical fact with fiction, Cooper imagines the trial that never happened — raising timely questions about power, ego, and political consequences. Betsy Wurzel and Cooper discuss the real-life “Rumsfeld Rules,” surprising touches of humor in the book, the importance of political civility, and how storytelling can challenge how we see history.

📚 William Cooper’s writings have appeared globally, including in The New York Times, CNN, Newsweek, and more.

🎙 He is the host of Books and More with William Cooper, available on Apple Podcasts and other platforms. 
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/books-and-more-with-william-cooper/id1812487408

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Kelly Cervantes reveals how caregiving, grief, and healing transformed her life after losing her daughter to epilepsy.

In this heartfelt interview, Betsy Wurzel speaks with Kelly Cervantes—author of The Luckiest and host of the podcast Seizing Life—about her family's journey through caregiving, grief, and healing.

From her daughter’s rare epilepsy diagnosis to the heartbreak of loss and the rediscovery of self, Kelly shares a raw and inspiring story of love, advocacy, and resilience.

She reflects on parenting through medical uncertainty, the power of support groups, and the importance of giving children emotional space during family illness. A deeply moving conversation you won’t want to miss. 

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💡 Resources: CURE Epilepsy | UDNF
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Discover how Professor Gerta Keller challenged the asteroid theory and rewrote the story of dinosaur extinction in this powerful interview with Betsy.

On this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel interviews Professor Gerta Keller, a pioneering geologist and paleontologist whose research redefined the cause of dinosaur extinction.

Professor Keller opens up about her life journey — from being told she’d only become a seamstress to proving that massive volcanic eruptions, not an asteroid, triggered the mass extinction event. 

Betsy and Professor Keller discuss the misogyny she faced in academia, the backlash to her findings, and how she continues to mentor and inspire future scientists, especially women. 

📚 Read her book: The Last Extinction: The Real Science Behind the Death of the Dinosaurs (available on Amazon)

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Explore how Quite Literally Books is bringing women’s forgotten stories back to life — and why these books still matter today.

Betsy Wurzel welcomes back Lisa Endo Cooper and Bremond Berry MacDougall, founders of Quite Literally Books — a women-owned heritage press dedicated to reviving lost literary works by women authors. In this inspiring conversation, Lisa and Bremond share the stories behind their three latest releases, how they select what to publish, and why preserving these voices matters now more than ever.

They also talk about book design, the meaning behind their press's name, and what it’s like to run an independent publishing company today. Whether you're a book lover, writer, or history enthusiast, this episode offers insight, passion, and beautiful storytelling.

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Spreaker as Parenthood as a Workplace Asset reveals why supporting working parents benefits companies.

Betsy Wurzel welcomes authors Mark Kaplan and Mason Donovan to discuss their new book, The Parenthood Advantage, and how parenthood should be seen as a workplace asset. Drawing from research and their own experiences as parents of twins, they explore how parenting builds leadership skills like time management, empathy, and resilience.

The conversation also offers strategies for companies to support working parents and caregivers while strengthening workplace culture.

Listen to the full episode on Spreaker to learn how caregiving and parenthood contribute to stronger leadership and a more inclusive workplace.

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