On the Wells Fargo Financial Focus, Tim and John start a conversation about a topic that is not always easy to discuss—retirement planning. There are many options to consider, and listeners are invited to join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

David Robertson is a Professor of Practice at the Wharton School where he teaches Innovation and Product Development in Wharton’s undergraduate, MBA, and executive education programs. He is the author of Brick by Brick: How LEGO Reinvented its Innovation System and Conquered the Toy Industry, taking you inside the LEGO you’ve never seen, by following the teams that are inventing some of the world’s best-loved toys.

Luke Tipple is a television personality, marine biologist and award winning Executive Producer based in Los Angeles. He originally hails from Adelaide, Australia, and is one of the pioneers of out of cage experiences with Great White Sharks. In 2012, Volkswagen and Discovery transformed a Beetle into an underwater shark cage. The companies partnered up again, and raised the stakes by turning the cage into a convertible, which explored actual underwater shipwrecks and followed shark highways where the sharks feed and mate. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week kicks off on August 4th for the 26th season of what could be considered the ratings Super Bowl of the summer. Senior Director of Development and Production Mike Sorenson talks about how the channel programs the popular week-long series. Chanel Arola from Volkswagen of America follows up with a business perspective on how VW aligns and works with the popular broadcast.

Rosanne Iacono, Administrator of the Jefferson Breast Care Program and Center in Philadelphia, will focus on debunking myths and bringing awareness to this deadly disease. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Wells Fargo Financial Focus returns with Kyle Young, CFP and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA). The recent Supreme Court rulings on Prop. 8 and DOMA have left a number of question marks when it comes to retirement and estate planning for LGBT couples and individuals. Much depends on the state you live in, and how different branches of government at the federal level define marriage in general. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. In the age of “Big Data,” how do shoppers feel about brick and mortar stores tracking their movements while shopping. From Velveeta to Spam, classic brands survive and even thrive with a facelift, and three easy job search fixes to get more interviews are discussed. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Are you where you want to be professionally? In Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future, branding expert Dorie Clark provides a step-by-step guide to help you assess your unique strengths, develop a compelling personal brand, and ensure that others recognize the powerful contribution you can make. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

This holiday weekend, return to the Luxor Hotel & Casino for the 5th Season of Temptation Sundays, the city’s original and longest running LGBT pool party. Tim Evans, Director of Marketing for the Luxor, kicks the show off by sharing updates on all the new changes at the hotel. Temptation Sundays is hosted by J.Son, also known as MrGayVegas. ‘Phi’ Nguyen from the Jabawockeez talks about their new show, Prism. And Jaymes Vaughan is back as host of the Temptor model contest. He has had one busy and exciting year. Temptation Sundays runs weekly until September 8th.

The Wells Fargo Financial Focus returns with a conversation about the financial ramifications for the LGBT community from the recent decisions by the Supreme Court on marriage equality. What are the tax implications of medical benefits, retirement, and estate planning and how will individuals and couples be affected.

Michael Wilke began charting the emergence of gay marketing and advertising as a journalist in 1992, founded the nonprofit Commercial Closet Association in 2001 to promote advertising that respects diversity, and a decade later has relaunched it as AdRespect.org. He joins Tim and John for a look at the trends and changes of LGBT specific advertising today. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Strip and Beyond visits with Mike Snedegar, who is part of the Entertainment Marketing team of Tao Group in Las Vegas. Recently Dubbed “One of the five greatest groundbreaking executives shaking things up in Las Vegas” by Vegas Magazine, he’ll share all the latest nightlife happenings that should not be missed.

Doug Skorupski, Volkswagen of America’s Alternative Fuels Technical Strategy Manager, looks at the automakers clean diesel technologies. Consumers are able to save on gas while driving cars that are more luxurious and safer than ever before. The surprise is that those who have chosen some of the diesel vehicles available are saving the most money of all. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.