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Dr. Laura Schlessinger

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Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio talk host and author specializing in relationship issues. She holds a Ph.D. in physiology from Columbia University[1], but did not seek an advanced degree in any field of counseling. Giving advice from a position of commonsense values, Schlessinger is very straightforward and sometimes abrasive, but always clear in her position and extolling the listener to do what is right. A venture on TV was short lived when it was denounced by homosexual groups who were annoyed that Schlessinger would not treat their lifestyle as being equal with heterosexuality.[2] 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[3]

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.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/lauraschlesinger.html
  2. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/New-Thought-Police-Inside-Assault/dp/0761534040
  3. ↑ Newsweek, April 23, 2007 issue, Pg. 29