AU4H Radio - Real Talk

Would you support a law that forbids plea deals to child abusers, child killers or child rapists?

We understand why plea deals are given. Even with strong evidence, a trial can be uncertain. A plea deal provides the prosecution with a "guaranteed" conviction but all too often child abusers, child killers and child rapists are getting a slap on the wrist. Our children deserve better. They deserve to be protected from these monsters.

Child Rights Activist Donna Kshir is petitioning in Pennsylvania for and hopes to have a Zero Tolerance Law put into place to protect children. Donna shares with Laurie Ann Smith on a recent episode of the Women Like Me Podcast. Listen to a brief clip of their discussion.

Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir as they discuss their recent "Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary" that premiered on Tuesday, April 08, 2025. Please see the information below regarding this very special documentary!

Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as an Advocate and how they got started in being a public voice for the those whose voices were silenced and in many cases are still being silenced.

This Premiere coincides with Author, Advocate, Activist Donna M. Kshir's 30 year Anniversary in the Advocacy world.

- Laurie Ann Smith

Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir as they discuss their recent "Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary" that premiered on Tuesday, April 08, 2025.

Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Doc... Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as an Advocate and how they got started in being a public voice for the those whose voices were silenced and in many cases are still being silenced.

This Premiere coincides with Author, Advocate, Activist Donna M. Kshir's 30-year Anniversary in the Advocacy world.

Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner, and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as advocates and how they got started in being a public voice for those whose voices were silenced and in many cases, are still being silenced. This Premiere coincides with Author, Advocate, Activist Donna M. Kshir's 30-year Anniversary in the Advocacy world. It is our hope that our voices will continue to be heard for years to come through our video and audio broadcasts, through our books, through our work to promote Child Abuse Prevention and many other causes as well as through our music. Please see our websites below for more information about what we do! Thank you for your support!! It truly means everything!! Laurie Ann Smith

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir, Lee Roberts and Laurie Ann Smith for the years they spent fighting to protect children. Rep. Bernstine shares the email he received from Donna in August 2024 presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea came to Donna as she was working on Conner's Law - Kentucky. Ronald Saunders ll tortured and killed 2 year old Conner Bachauss. He served 5.5 years in prison for Conner's death. A month after being released from prison Ronald would abuse yet another child. It was then Donna thought if there was a public database like Megan's Law but for violent offenders convicted of child abuse -- it could be used as a tool to prevent child abuse. One could look it up to see if someone had ever been convicted of a violent crime against a child before getting involved with them, inviting them into their home or getting into a relationship with them. That information could be used protect children and ultimately save lives.

Donna, Rep. Bernstine and Lee appeared on The Whole Issue hosted by Canadian - American radio personality Laurie Ann Smith on September 4, 2024. 

Currently, Rep. Bernstine created a bill known as PA HB 849 2025-2026 Regular Session.

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir for presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea came to Donna as she was working on Conner's Law - Kentucky. Ronald Saunders ll tortured and killed 2 year old Conner Bachauss. He served 5.5 years in prison for Conner's death. A month after being released from prison Ronald would abuse yet another child. It was then Donna thought if there was a public database like Megan's Law but for violent offenders convicted of child abuse -- it could be used as a tool to prevent child abuse. One could look it up to see if someone had ever been convicted of a violent crime against a child before getting involved with them, inviting them into their home or getting into a relationship with them. That information could be used protect children and ultimately save lives.

Currently, Rep. Bernstine created a bill known as PA HB 849 2025-2026 Regular Session.

Donna, Rep. Bernstine and Lee appeared on The Whole Issue hosted by Canadian - American radio personality Laurie Ann Smith on September 4, 2024.

PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, Donna M. Kshir, and Lee Cougardawn Roberts sit down with Laurie Ann Smith, on The Whole Issue, to discuss opening the Pennsylvania Central Registry to the public to help protect children and save children's lives. Aaron Bernstine serves in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 8th District. After learning about the proposal that Donna and Lee have been working on for 9+ years, Aaron followed up with Donna to support this proposal. I am so honored to host this amazing discussion with Aaron, Donna, and Lee. It is my hope that more people will get involved to help protect children because they have no voice and cannot protect themselves. We need everyone's voice in support of saving children's lives. Thank you for your support through the years!!
Laurie Ann Smith 

On a recent guest appearance on The Whole Issue podcast, PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine shares with radio personality Laurie Ann Smith, sister advocates, and best friends Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna M. Kshir that no one protects your child like you do. Lee and Donna are working with Rep. Bernstine to open the PA Central Registry.

On a recent guest appearance on The Whole Issue podcast, Lee Cougardawn Roberts shares with PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, radio personality Laurie Ann Smith, and sister advocate and best friend Donna M. Kshir that it takes a village to raise children and a village to protect them. Lee and Donna are working with Rep. Bernstine to open the PA Central Registry.

Donna M. Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts have spent 9 years petitioning to open the PA Central Registry. On August 8, 2024, Donna emailed PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R) Butler, and they now have a sponsor. Donna shares that news.

Join hosts Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir in Detroit for an exclusive update on The Central Registry and a surprise announcement on a special project they have in the works. 

Taped 7/5/24 -- Uploaded 7/8/24

Donna Kshir shares the inspiration behind, A Story of Survival, and she hopes to create public awareness for child abuse in the foster care system. A Story of Survival is available on Amazon and Lulu.

Donna Kshir discusses the re-release of her January 2011 release, A Story of Survival, and how she hopes to create awareness for child abuse in the foster care system.

Donna Kshir discusses abuse in the foster care system and how she hopes her new book A Story of Survival will create public awareness.

Donna Kshir discusses abuse in the foster care system and how she hopes her new book A Story of Survival will create public awareness.

Lee Cougardawn Roberts sits down with Jenn Schoonover to discuss her daughter featured in a new release titled Addison by Lee and Donna Kshir. Addison had a short but valiant battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. The book features raw, unedited poems, quotes, letters, and stories by friends, family, and co-workers at the Lycoming County SPCA. 

Hosts Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir continue the conversation on mental health and self-care during the holidays. The holidays can be overwhelming for many people and it often takes a great toll on our mental health, which in turn affects our physical health. We struggle to accommodate family and friends when many would prefer to enjoy a quiet time at home without all the fuss. The stress from trying to appease everyone and meet their needs while we end up neglecting our own takes a huge toll on our mental and physical well-being. While it can be wonderful to spend time with family it can also be very stressful. What can you do? Self care is important to maintaining your sanity. The holidays, mental health, and self-care. Let's Talk About It.

Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir discuss the sensitive topic of mental health and self-care during the holiday season. The holidays can be overwhelming for many people and it often takes a great toll on our mental health, which in turn affects our physical health. We struggle to accommodate families and friends when many would prefer to have quiet time at home without all the fuss. The stress from trying to appease everyone and meet their needs while we end up neglecting our own takes a huge toll not only on our bodies but our minds. While it can be wonderful to spend time with family it can also be very stressful. What can you do? Self-care is important to maintaining your sanity. Holidays, Mental Health, and Self Care - Let's talk about it. 

Donna Kshir discusses the meaning behind AU4H Radio and what she and Lee Cougardawn Roberts hope to accomplish.

Donna shares a few words as a follow-up to last night's show about personal safety and using dating and meetup apps.

Donna Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts discuss personal safety concerns for those using dating and meetup apps. From meeting in a public setting, making sure at least one person knows where you will be and never getting in a vehicle other than your own the hosts talk about personal safety and awareness of your surroundings at all times. Roberts will share her personal experiences in the past to connect with other adults in person. 

Donna Kshir hosts an exclusive interview with Lee Cougardawn Roberts. Lee was 1 of the 9 women featured in the recently published photobook by Kshir and Roberts, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women.

In the book, Lee shares her story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by a local friend. Lee chose to tell her story and use unedited photographs to share her confidence and that she is enough without society's interpretation of what she should be through photoshopping and filters.

Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir discuss rising food costs and the growing food insecurity in the United States.  As food prices continue to increase the number of families and individuals going hungry is also rising. Food pantries and churches are stretched as they work to help feed their communities. What can you do to help your family and community? Resources are available but many are stretched far too thin. Gardening is a possible option for some depending on their resources and residential policies. We will share tips and ideas from our collective experiences on eating healthier and stretching meals on a limited or tight budget. 

Lee Cougardawn Roberts invites you to visit the Crestview Animal Services adoption event at the American Legion Post 75 in Crestview, Flordia.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors wherever you are but, without taking safety measures it can be dangerous. This is true whether you enjoy little-known areas in your area or travel to explore new places. With extreme temps in many parts of the world, it can become more dangerous if you aren't prepared. Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir discuss the importance of summer safety for children and pets whether you are at home or on the road. 

Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Brittany Nelen. Brittany was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women.

In the book, each woman shares their story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by the photographer and the owner of CJ Photography, Cynthia Harkinson. They have chosen to tell their story and use unedited photographs to show they are beautiful and they are enough without society's interpretation of what they should be through photoshopping and filters.

#donnakshir #leeroberts #au4hradio #youareenough #brittanynelen #northernbooks 

Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Michele Whitney. Michele was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women.

In the book, each woman shares their story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by the photographer and the owner of CJ Photography, Cynthia Harkinson. They have chosen to tell their story and use unedited photographs to show they are beautiful and they are enough without society's interpretation of what they should be through photoshopping and filters.

#donnakshir #leeroberts #michelewhitney #youareenough #northernbooks #au4hradio #realtalk

https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Enough-Donna-Kshir/dp/B0BC6BLCXK

Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Cynthia Harkinson. Cynthia was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women.

In the book, each woman shares their story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by the photographer and the owner of CJ Photography, Cynthia Harkinson. They have chosen to tell their story and use unedited photographs to show they are beautiful and they are enough without society's interpretation of what they should be through photoshopping and filters.

#donnakshir #leeroberts #cynthiaharkinson #youareenough #northernbooks #au4hradio #realtalk

https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Enough-Donna-Kshir/dp/B0BC6BLCXK

Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Cynthia Probst. Cynthia was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger, and more confident women.

In the book, each woman shares their story, along with raw, unedited photographs taken by the photographer and the owner of CJ Photography, Cynthia Harkinson. They have chosen to tell their story and use unedited photographs to show they are beautiful and they are enough without society's interpretation of what they should be through photoshopping and filters.

#donnakshir #leeroberts #cynthiaprobst #youareenough #northernbooks #au4hradio #realtalk

https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Enough-Donna-Kshir/dp/B0BC6BLCXK

In a short clip, Donna shares her own struggles with anxiety and why it was important to her and Lee to create a platform where they could sit down and have honest conservation with their listeners without judgment or fear.

Thank you for your support. Donna and Lee will be back for Season 3 early next year. 

It's okay not to be okay. Let's talk anxiety.

Today's show shares information on Donna and Lee's fight to open the Pennsylvania Central Registry. 

Today's show talks about bullying and how words hurt. 

Join Real Talk hosts Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts and Donna Kshir as they recap seasons one and two in this end-of-season two show. They will share their thoughts on the different platforms tested, their struggles, what didn't work, and ultimately what worked best for them to reach their audience.

Summer is a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors but without taking safety measures it can be dangerous. Donna and Lee discuss the importance of summer safety.

A clip from an upcoming episode of 'Real Talk' where host Donna Kshir shares an in-depth look at anxiety and the effect it has on one's life. 

A clip from an upcoming episode of 'Real Talk' where host Donna Kshir shares her own personal journey of anxiety. 

Join hosts Lee ‘Cougardawn’ Roberts and Donna Kshir as they weigh in on Mental Illness and the importance of checking in with others who are living with mental health struggles. Many individuals who live with mental health diagnoses also struggle with addiction. It is critical to have a support system in place.

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Sister advocates and best friends Donna Kshir and Lee Roberts are back on the air hosting AU4H Radio's Real Talk. Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table. On today's show, Donna and Lee discuss their goal to open the Central Registry and how they believe it will reduce the number of children affected by child abuse.