Brad Meltzer, Police Chief Stoney Mathis and Beverly Engel join Moments with Marianne

Moments with Marianne Radio Show is adding Brad Meltzer, Police Chief Stoney Mathis and Beverly Engel to its guest lineup on Oct. 6, with segments focused on history, leadership and emotional abuse. The interviews air on KMET 1490 AM and 98.1 FM in Southern California and are also available on major podcast platforms.

Why it matters: - The show is using three high-profile guests to reach listeners with practical takeaways on courage, trust, leadership and healing. - The conversations connect personal growth with real-world issues, including children’s education, police leadership and emotional abuse recovery. - The interviews air on KMET 1490 AM and 98.1 FM, an ABC News Radio affiliate, giving the program local drive-time reach and broader digital distribution.

What happened: - Moments with Marianne Radio Show will feature Brad Meltzer, Police Chief Stoney Mathis and Beverly Engel on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 8:06 a.m. PT / 11:06 a.m. ET. - The show is hosted by Marianne Pestana and airs weekdays in Southern California on KMET 1490 AM and 98.1 FM. - Meltzer and Mathis are part of the Oct. 6 broadcast, while Engel is among this month’s featured guests. - Episodes are also available on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, Pandora and YouTube.

The details: - Meltzer is appearing to discuss We Are the Wright Brothers, the 40th book in his Ordinary People Change the World children’s series, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos. - The segment also looks ahead to a forthcoming book in Meltzer’s conspiracy series, scheduled for release in 2027. - Meltzer’s work spans thrillers, nonfiction, historical fiction, children’s books and comics, including The Lightning Rod and The JFK Conspiracy. - Meltzer also hosted Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel. - Meltzer helped locate the missing 9/11 flag. - The children’s series inspired the PBS KIDS show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. - Mathis is discussing Leadership Within the Thin Blue Line: Caring Enough to Win. - Mathis draws on more than 34 years of experience across Georgia police departments. - His career began as a patrol officer with the Monroe Police Department. - Mathis later rose through the ranks at the Henry County Police Department. - He also served as chief in Chattahoochee Hills, Fairburn and Columbus. - Engel is discussing Adult Children of Emotionally Abusive Families. - Engel’s segment focuses on how family experiences can shape self-worth, boundaries and relationships in adulthood. - Engel also addresses recognizing emotional abuse, understanding its lasting effects and breaking harmful family patterns. - Listeners can learn more about Brad Meltzer at the author’s website. - Listeners can learn more about Beverly Engel at Beverly Engel’s website. - Listeners can discover the show on KMET at the program page. - Past interviews are available in the SoundCloud archive. - More information about the show and interview opportunities is available at Marianne Pestana’s website.

Between the lines: - The guest mix suggests the show is positioning itself as both inspirational and practical, with topics that span family healing, public leadership and accessible history for children. - Mathis’ focus on trust and morale reflects a broader audience interest in leadership models that emphasize accountability and listening. - Engel’s topic adds a mental-health and relationships angle that broadens the show beyond author interviews.

What's next: - More episodes are expected to continue the show’s weekday and Sunday schedule. - The podcast distribution should extend the audience beyond Southern California. - Meltzer’s next conspiracy-series book is expected in 2027, giving fans a future release to watch.

The bottom line: - Moments with Marianne is leaning into nationally known guests and actionable topics to grow its reach while keeping the show centered on learning, resilience and personal growth.