Community D.C.

Hear about kidney disease, organ donation, success stories, the upcoming Wizards Organ Donation Tournament and more from local NKF Exec Dir Michele Anthony. Info: www.kidneywdc.org . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the impact of senior volunteering, specific opportunities and some myths of volunteering. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) representatives Rob Paine and Brandie Morris discuss this and more. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.rsvpnova.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treating and curing catastrophic childhood illnesses is the focus of this conversation between St. Jude Market Director Lisa Surprenant and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. They also discuss successes and the upcoming 98.7 WMZQ Radiothon. Info: www.stjude.org . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a Chamber of Commerce, who is in it and what do they do? Montgomery County Chamber CEO Gigi Godwin gives iHeart’s Bernie Lucas all the details and shares some local business success stories. Info: www.mccc.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Eshauna Smith tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the Urban Alliance mission to establish paid internships for low income high school students, providing real world job experience opportunities. Info: www.theurbanalliance.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about Fisher House, a Maryland-based international organization that provides housing near medical facilities for injured service members, veterans & their families. David Coker & Michelle Baldanza also tell iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about their other programs like Hero Miles. Info: www.fisherhouse.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it matter if expired prescription drugs sit in your medicine cabinet? Yes. Hear why & what you can do, from DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhilon. He and iHeart’s Jen Richie also discuss the opioid crisis, reducing the supply, enforcement initiatives and more. Info: www.deatakeback.com and www.dea.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning disorders/learning differences, signs, types, what we can do, how it can affect a child’s life into adulthood are all discussed in this conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn warning signs of people who might be considering suicide & what to do if we see them. Also get details about Out of the Darkness Walks. Info: www.afsp.org/DC Helpline: 800-273-TALK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 6500 people are experiencing homelessness in the DMV. Hear what that means and how we can help, from Rosie Allen-Herring, CEO of United Way of the National Capital Area. Info: www.unitedwaynca.org and www.volunteer.unitedwaynca.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you living with kidney disease and don’t know it? Hear about risk factors, treatment options, transplants, screenings and the upcoming Kidney Walk and Kidney Ball. Local NKF Exec. Dir. Michele Anthony and Kidney Ball chair Paul Smith discuss the details with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.kidneywdc.org and www.kidneyballdcc.org and www.kidneywalk.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The annual Volunteerfest is coming in October. Hear details about the event, project descriptions, venefits of volunteering and more from Adrienne Ognibene (Volunteer Fairfax) and Janet Davison (CRI, a participating organization). Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.mycri.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Tammi and Mike Ginsburg, with the Maryland chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discuss warning signs, what we should do, local support and the upcoming MD Out of the Darkness Walks. Info: www.afsp.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YMCA’s Welcoming Week is Sept. 13-22. YMCA’s Carson Henry tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas what it is and outlines some specific local activities going on at various DMV locations. They also discuss immigrant fears and the YMCA mission. Info: www.ymcadc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School shootings, large public events, political polarization and memories of 9/11 often result in fear and anxiety. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses this issue with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas and offers tips on reducing the anxiety. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with Melissa Martin from Wilmington, NC, whose three dogs died within hours of playing near a neighborhood pond. The dogs died from exposure to toxic blue-green algae, which has been found in several ponds and lakes in the Washington, D.C. area. The toxic algae is also dangerous for humans. More: https://wbig.iheart.com/featured/lisa-berigan/content/2019-08-12-lisas-animal-tales-beware-of-...

You’ve seen the construction, now hear about the new public performance, rehearsal & classroom spaces next to Kennedy Center and get details about the September grand opening of The REACH. Katherine Planas & Simone Eccleston from Kennedy Center tell iHeart’s Bernie Lucas everything you want to know. Info: kennedy-center.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica Meier, Executive Director for Compassion Over Killing, tells us about DC VegFest, a free event at Nationals Park on Sunday, Aug. 11. There are live presentations, cooking demos, healthy-living panels, food samplings, and booths from dozens of local animal-welfare organizations. Info: www. DCVegFest.com and www. COK.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Background on gas prices, increasing car theft in the DMV, thinking ahead to the return of school zones and more, discussed by AAA Mid Atlantic’s John Townsend and iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you conduct effective workplace meetings that employees won’t hate? Employment consultant Mary Abbajay tells iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas how to design meetings & conference calls that are engaging & improve productivity. INFO: www.careerstonegroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’re never too old to be fit. Hear about the Northern VA Senior Olympics, body & mind competition for ages 50 +. RSVP’s Rob Paine and NVSO Gold Medalist Nick Garito tell iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the benefits of fitness & volunteering. Info: www.rsvpnova.org www.nvso.us and 703-403-5360 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Neal Barnard, President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan about nutrition as medicine, ways to prevent, ease and reverse diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. They also discussed the latest NIH studies and the upcoming Nutrition in Medicine conference. Info: www. Pcrm.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

In this episode: drunk driving & drunk boating prevention, a life-saving service, drinking myths & facts, underage drinking, tips for parents, new laws. WRAP President Kurt Erickson discusses these topics with iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast: drunk driving & drunk boating prevention, a life-saving service, drinking myths & facts, underage drinking, tips for parents, new laws. WRAP President Kurt Erickson discusses these topics with iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can improve air quality in the D-M-V. And you could win Jennifer Lopez tickets. Hear about the AQI, the Breathe Easy Campaign, the Clean Air Partners app and the contest details. Clean Air Partners Board Chair William Ellis and Washington Gas EVP John O’Brien provide the details to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.cleanairpartners.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.