'''Dr. Laura Schlessinger''' is a radio talk host and author specializing in relationship issues. She holds a Ph.D. in [[physiology]] from [[Columbia University]].<ref>http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/lauraschlesinger.html</ref> A venture on TV was short lived when it was denounce denounced by [[homosexual]] groups who were annoyed that Schlessinger would not treat their lifestyle as being equal with [[heterosexuality]].<ref>http://www.amazon.com/New-Thought-Police-Inside-Assault/dp/0761534040</ref> A conservative that strongly believes in [[family values]] and putting children first in relationships, she is heard by 8 million listeners daily, putting her fourth in radio ratings<ref>Newsweek, April 23, 2007 issue, Pg. 29</ref>
Very vocal in her ties to [[Orthodox Judaism]] and yet backed strongly by [[Christians]], she was even given the [[National Religious Broadcasters]] yearly award, the first non-Christian to receive it. In recent years Schlessinger has cut her ties to Orthodox Judaism. She is still widely embraced in conservative circles.