A true Washington insider, Michelle Laxalt is president of Laxalt Corporation, a legislative consulting firm. In addition, Michelle was director of legislation at the Agency for International Development during the Reagan administration. Michelle's able co-host, Barry Lynn, also features an impressive resume. Barry currently serves as the executive director of American United for Separation of Church and State. His background includes legislative counsel for the Washington office of the American Civil Liberties Union, as well as holding degrees in law and theology.

Together, Michelle and Barry delve headlong into the issuers of the day along with a leading newsmaker. Guests often include members of Congress, activists, journalists, authors, plus everyday people who make the news. No matter who's in the spotlight though, listeners can expect plenty of lively debate as well as a forum to pose questions and interact with the show's nationally known guest.

Newsmaker goes beyond the headlines of the day to the meat of the issues, which keeps shows topical as well as fresh. Newsmaker gives listeners a forum for their opinions, plus an opportunity to interact with some of today's movers and shaker's, including members Congress, political activists, journalists and noted authors. LISTEN NOW TO BARRY W. LYNN & MICHELLE LAXALT at BroadcastTalk.com.