Join Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale and Rational Policy's Mike Coté for a timely deep dive into the groundbreaking US-Iran peace accord. Fresh off the recent memorandum of understanding that halts hostilities, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and sets the stage for nuclear talks, they break down the deal's terms, strategic implications, potential pitfalls, and what it means for the Middle East and global energy markets. Pete A Turner is glad to welcome back Dr Amber Brittain-Hale and MIke Cote to the Break It Down Show

Andrew Vaughn joins host Pete A Turner and contributor Brad Hutchings to discuss the latest IT things, including AI, LLMs, Anthropic, agents, and just doing the work. There is much to discuss today! Andrew Vaughn leads CMIT Solutions of Glendale, helping law firms and healthcare organizations reduce downtime, strengthen cybersecurity, and stay ahead of compliance risk. Andrew and his team build proactive, observable IT environments backed by 24/7 monitoring and national resources—so your business stays secure, operational, and predictable. Despite all the excitement about AI and agents, this is work that still has to be done! Brad Hutchings makes the Mmojo Appliance, which helps you make AI tokens at home. Brad helps his clients understand what large language models actually do and are actually useful for, allowing them to feel delight and avoid frustration.

Randy Oglesby is welcome to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Randy's most recently had a supporting role as President Jim Bragg on the Apple TV series, For All Mankind and has guest starred in many television shows series among them all the David E. Kelly shows and played a record 7 combined different characters from Star Trek, Next Generation to Enterprise and had a supporting role in the HBO telefilm, Path To War starring Michael Gambon, Donald Sutherland and Alec Baldwin. Oglesby has also had recurring roles are in the series Godless, Strange Angels and Sharp Objects. His feature film credits include Pale Rider starring Clint Eastwood, Independence Day starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman, Pearl Harbor starring Ben Affleck, The Lone Ranger starring Armie Hammer, Path to War, Patch Adams starring Robin Williams, Liar, Liar starring Jim Carrey and The Island starring Ewan McGregor.

Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale, PhD in Global Leadership and Change from Pepperdine, is a geopolitical strategist, scholar-practitioner, and Director of Strategic Research at BrainStates Inc. A returning guest on Pete A Turner's Break It Down Show, she brings sharp analysis on foreign policy, diplomacy, and global security. In the upcoming episode, Amber and Pete will break down President Trump's recent Meet the Press interview—covering Iran, leadership decisions, and international dynamics—with her signature insightful, optimistic perspective. Brittain-Hale's academic credentials are the exact ones we need to help us see what was happening when Kristen Welker sat with President Donald Trump.

What is the cost of undermining old, calcified systems? The next great idea also has costs. When the Trump Administration seeks to change how the world negotiates, there are benefits and costs. The UN, is recognized as never living up to the dream...but a deal making president who has a limited time in office and influence...can that be a better way to reliably and repeatedly make the deals that make the peace? And what if the longer tenured leaders don't abide by a deal when it no longer makes sense? Scott Richards returns to hang with Pete A Turner and discuss these concepts on the Break It Down Show

"Brunt grew up near Philadelphia where he attended The Haverford School and graduated from Duke University. He was formerly a management consultant for the information tech company, Booz Allen & Hamilton, and served as a director with Idealab!. However, he's best known for his position as CEO and president of the Florida-based security software company Authentium, Inc… …A year later, he would leave the company to focus on another passion of his: writing."—Marie Claire douglasbrunt-author.com Get The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel https://amzn.to/3PbVTnn Here's the blurb from Douglas' book: With the exception of the tsar, Emanuel Nobel was likely the wealthiest man in early twentieth-century Russia, and one of the wealthiest in the world. Over three generations, he and his family grew the Russian petroleum industry into a behemoth that surpassed even John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. The Nobels imported the best practices from America and improved on them, transforming every aspect of the industry. Though Emanuel's uncle Alfred would become world famous thanks to his creation of the Nobel Prize, the even more successful Nobels in Russia have been largely forgotten. The reason why is one of history's most gripping untold stories. Working in the oil fields of southern Russia at the same time as Emanuel was a troubled young man from a peasant family in Georgia. Though educated to be a priest, he took a different path when he discovered the revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx. In and out of prison in Siberia, charismatic and committed, always at the center of a fight, this young man would become known to the world as Joseph Stalin, a leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and eventually one of the most brutal dictators in history. Directly in Stalin's crosshairs was Emanuel Nobel, who represented everything Stalin despised about capitalism. As the world turned upside down, Emanuel began to plan a life-or-death escape from Russia. But would he make it out in time? And what would be the fate of the immense empire he and his family had built?

Derek Allen (known professionally as DOA) has built a reputation on precision, feel, and versatility. Respected in the music industry as a world class bassist, producer, songwriter, and musical director. DOA moves comfortably between funk, R&B, jazz, and contemporary soul without losing the pocket that anchors great music. His work with artists including Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, TLC, and Bobby Brown reflects an instinct for serving the song and the artist first. Over the years, that consistency has made him a trusted collaborator in the studio and on live productions alike. In this conversation, Allen discusses musicianship, preparation, longevity, and the craft behind professional performance. Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero for the Getting the Gig Series of the Break It Down Show, produced by Pete A. Turner and Larry Lemas. Derek Allen (DOA) recounts starting as an 8-year-old quartet bassist in Sacramento, struggling in LA, then touring with Shalamar, Troop, Karen White, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation, Bobby Brown, and more. He highlights faith, brotherhood, perseverance, and owning your value.

Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart 30th Anniversary - Some of our favorite guests are bigger than their own careers. Taylor Dayne is one of these people...her music has become "our song" for millions of people; she literally sings people into love. Whether it's Love Will Lead You Back or Tell it To My Heart...you're instantly familiar with the words, the groove and the place you were at with that special someone; She's magic For all Taylor Dayne news, dates, music or autographed copies of her book, hit up TaylorDayne.com Get Tell It To My Heart on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4uSqi9A Taylor joins Pete A Turner and Jon Leon Guerrero for a fun chat about Taylor's career. Taylor being on the Break It Down Show is the good news...the GREAT news is that, Taylor is always on tour somewhere (insert appropriate COVID caveat here) Please watch: "James Rickards - LIVE on BIDS: The New Great Depression, Currency Wars" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkELlnM14gg --~-- Another Music Icon joined us on the Break It Down Show here's Sly Stone https://youtu.be/koP3q4770ds Get Taylor Dayne's book Tell It To My Heart https://amzn.to/3epMlh1 Haiku Tell It To My Heart We heard it and fell in love Love will bring you back Similar episodes: Dexter Holland https://youtu.be/eHLmW715EP8 Bryce Vine https://youtu.be/U7EKljvdHIc Dave Best https://youtu.be/S2IaNLumljE Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org​ Executive Producer/Host/Intro: Pete A. Turner https://youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev ​ ​​​​https://youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg ​The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of topics. Get in contact with Pete at www.peteaturner.com www.breakitdownshow.com Interview, new podcast episode, experts, expertise. New Interview, 5 new shows a week. Great new podcast episodes.

Stitch Duran is a multi-Hall of Famer. Duran is the American Dream. He slid is money across the table and went all in on Las Vegas and a career as a "Cut Man" boxing. Duran became one of the biggest names in the sport. He's work legendary boxing matches; he's earned the respect of fighters and is now having his story captured on the Silver Screen. Duran is already famous for being THE guy to hire for fight films. He's been a part of the Rocky Franchise for several of the Creed films. What a career!!! Get Stitch's book, "From the Fields to the Garden: The Life of Stitch Duran" on Amazon at amzn.to/4msr60P Duran joins Pete A Turner in a special onsite episode of the Break It Down Show. We're featuring Ron J Jackson as host. This show is part of our series of shows featuring boxing as a subject. The ultimate goal is the create a body of work while Ron, Pete and the City of Benicia work on filming Fight to the Finish.

Jon Leon Guerrero has picked up his work load at the Break It Down Show. His focus is directed at musicians and folks from that industry. The BIDS series is called, "Getting the Gig." With guests like The D.O.C, the Chucks: Chuck D and Chuckii Booker, Deniece Pearson with Five Star, Felton Pilate with Con Funk Shun and Robin S, Jon is at the tip of the spear when it comes to understanding the intricacies of entering and climbing in the music business. Pete A Turner hosts this episode of the Break It Down Show to explore the concept of Getting the Gig, plus understanding what Jon has in store for us...and how does it apply to the world you work in.