Through The HurriKane

Cancer is often portrayed as a story of strength, inspiration, and triumph. But what about the parts no one talks about? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Christine Fletcher shares her journey through three separate battles with cancer , revealing the physical, emotional, and mental toll that comes with fighting for your life again and again. Christine opens up about the grueling re...

Have you ever wondered if our loved ones can reach us after they’ve passed? In this episode of Through The HurriKane , Kathleen sits down with Medium Jo, a respected psychic medium to discuss one of life’s greatest mysteries: what happens after we die. From spirit communication and signs from loved ones to common misconceptions about mediumship, this fascinating conversation explores the experienc...

This week on Through The HurriKane , Lexi and Kathleen are turning the mic over to you. From personal questions to behind-the-scenes stories, career moments, family dynamics, resilience, relationships, public perception, and everything in between — no topic was off limits. In this special Q&A episode, they answer listener-submitted questions honestly, candidly, and with the kind of conversatio...

In this deeply honest conversation, Jessica Langan shares her firsthand experience with addiction, recovery, relapse, and the mental battles that most people never see. Rather than speaking from theory, Jessica offers a raw look into how addiction changes decision-making, relationships, identity, and self-worth. The episode explores the psychology behind addictive behavior, the cycle of shame and...

This episode is a special one. 💛 We’re celebrating 7 months of Through The HurriKane—and taking a moment to reflect on the journey so far, the stories that have stayed with us, and the incredible guests who have trusted us with their truth. From deeply emotional conversations to moments that made us laugh, this episode is all about looking back at the highlights that shaped this podcast into what...

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with author Ally Shaw to explore the powerful story behind her book, Chasing Tigers in the Dark. Ally opens up about the storms that shaped her—sharing her experiences with trauma, resilience, and the moments that tested everything she thought she knew about herself. With raw honesty, she takes us into the darkness she once had to navigate, and how she fo...

Nash was more than a companion—he was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. In this deeply personal episode, Lexi reflects on the life they shared, the quiet, everyday moments that became everything, and the heartbreak of saying goodbye. It’s a conversation about grief, love, and what it means to be someone’s whole world—and then learn how to live without them. This is for anyone who has ever loved a...

In this episode, we sit down with NFL veteran Paul Frase to talk about the unlikely path that took him from small-town New Hampshire to the biggest stage in football. Growing up playing football on grass and dirt fields, Paul learned early that the game wasn’t about perfect conditions—it was about grit, discipline, and heart. What started as backyard games and local competition eventually turned i...

In this deeply moving episode, we hear from a father whose life changed forever the day his twins were born — and one did not survive. What does it mean to hold one baby in your arms while grieving the other? How do you celebrate new life while mourning unimaginable loss? And how does grief show up differently for fathers? Our guest shares the raw, complex emotions of becoming a parent in the shad...

Resilience isn’t created overnight — it’s shaped by generations of courage, challenge, and the relentless pursuit of justice. In today’s episode, we take a step back in time to explore how resilience has been forged through history and how those lessons continue to influence the world we live in today. Joined by former Congressman Matt Cartwright, we dive into the stories of individuals who transf...

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with a close family friend whose life changed forever at just 20 years old after becoming the victim of a random, violent attack. What followed was not only a long physical recovery—including having to relearn how to walk—but an even more difficult internal journey: learning how to keep going, stay hopeful, and rebuild a sense of self after unimaginable t...

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Bender to talk about a journey that didn’t follow the traditional script — and why that ended up being its greatest strength. Bill shares the twists, setbacks, and pivotal moments that shaped his unconventional climb to success, offering an honest look at what it means to keep going when the timeline you imagined for yourself no longer applies. A powerful hig...

In Part II, Kathleen Kane continues her conversation with Liz Scott, diving deeper into Alex’s enduring legacy and the extraordinary foundation built in her name. Liz reflects on how Alex’s simple childhood mission grew into Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, now one of the leading organizations funding childhood cancer research and supporting families nationwide. Together, Kathleen and Liz explore...

In Part One of this episode, we’re honored to sit down with Liz Scott, founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Liz shares the powerful story of her daughter Alex—who she was, what inspired her iconic lemonade stand, and how a simple childhood idea grew into a global movement. Together, we reflect on Alex’s courage, compassion, and legacy, and explore the profound impact she continues to have...

In this reflection episode of Through the HurriKane, Kathleen and Alexandra pause to look back on the first six episodes — stories that carried deep emotion, hard truths, and powerful resilience. Together, they reflect on what it was like to hold space for vulnerability, revisit painful moments, and move through conversations that weren’t always easy but were necessary. This episode is about what...

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Dale Hadley to talk about her son Brian Patrick Hadley, a bright, funny, twelve-year-old boy whose sudden passing changed her life forever. Dale shares what it was like to live through that loss, how she found the strength to keep going, and the ways she’s learned to carry Brian’s memory forward. Check out the featured song on our website: “He Ain’t...

In this episode of Through the HurriKane, I sit down with my dear friend Dr. Linda Barrasse, a cardiologist, author, and mother who lost her son, Cody, in a tragic accident. Linda shares the story of Cody’s final act of generosity—donating his organs—and how she found hope and purpose through unimaginable grief. We talk about love, faith, and learning to live again after loss. The song of the epis...

In this fourth and final conversation with my niece Lexi, I share the hardest part of my journey and the lessons that kept me moving forward when everything inside me wanted to stop. Prison was a world I never imagined. There were moments I thought I could not survive, moments I believed my boys were better off without me. But there were also moments of grace, kindness, and even laughter. I also s...

The first two episodes covered my roots and my rise, but this one is about the fall. From the first signs that something was coming to the investigation to walking into court under the glare of national media, it's all here. I share what it felt like to go from Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor to sitting at the defense table and why my biggest mistake was trusting too much. I talk about the verdict,...

I’m Kathleen Kane, and in this second episode of the “Flip the Script” series, I share the climb before the crash. I talk about my years in the DA’s office, including why I chose to prosecute child and sexual abuse cases, and how that work shaped me. Against the odds, I eventually became the first woman and first Democrat elected as Attorney General in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a milestone...

Welcome to the very first episode of Through the HurriKane. This show is about learning to dance through life’s fiercest storms, because I’ve lived through my share. Normally, I’ll be talking with guests about their journeys, but these first four episodes are different. We’re calling them the “Flip the Script” series, because before I ask the questions, I’m answering them. In this episode, my niec...

Welcome to Through the HurriKANE. I’m your host, Kathleen Kane, the first woman elected Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I've been through my fair share of ups and downs over the past few years, and in this podcast, I explore resilience, healing, and finding hope after the storm. Mark your calendars -- episode one releases on September 16, 2025! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/p...