The Weekly Show

We speak with Whitney Reynolds and OB/GYN Dr. Kathryn Mills about Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and the early signs and symptoms. Scott Kramer speaks about his non-prophet, Dancing While Cancering and September being childhood cancer awareness month. Author and motivational speaker Linda Ugelow talks how to be more confident at work and to speak up for yourself.

Nancy Wright, the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana discusses their upcoming event on September 23rd and other things the Girl Scouts are up to! Katie Blakeley, Vice President and Head of Pet Insurance for MetLife gives us tips as working pet parents prepare for the return to in-person work, how we can make sure our pets are ready as well.

Dr. Leonard Weather, OB-GYN and Immediate Past President of the National Medical Association discussed the latest on COVID/the Delta variant. He addressed hesitancy in the Black community and encouraged listeners to get vaccinated. Psychologist Dr. Catherine Athans anxiety that parents and children face going back to the classroom.

This week on the show, we speak with Jackie Pilossoph, host of the Divorced Girl Smiling podcast. Shaun Raviv joins us to discuss his experience with vaccine research and the facts, myths and legends behind vaccinations.

This week's topics include: Joseph Handy of National Black MBA Association discusses their mission to educate and find growth opportunities for those historically underrepresented throughout their careers as students, entrepreneurs and professionals. Dr. Villanueva, President of the National Medical Association is a women's health expert who spoke about COVID's impact on the black community. She t...

We speak with Food for Greater Elgin to discuss their upcoming Chip in for Hunger event. We also talk with Dr. Debra Dyer about the new federal guidelines that have nearly doubled the number of Americans eligible for lung cancer screening - proven to greatly reduce lung cancer deaths and what we should all know about the disease.

Meegan Dugan Bassett with Get My Payment Il Coalition joins us to discuss the group of nonprofit organizations has come together to help ensure more hardworking, low-income Illinoisans are able to receive their stimulus checks and to receive these funds more quickly. Dr. Ivy Lee, Dermatologist talks with us about protecting our skin from the sun. Steve Bowen, Manging Director and Head of Catastrop...

Shannon Alderman, Impaired Driving Program Coordinator, Illinois Department of Transportation talks safe driving over the summer and holiday weekend. Jared Moskowitz, former director of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management talks about the National impact of the Surfside building collapse, hurricane preparedness, and mass shootings.

Whitney Reynolds joins us with Caterina Bragagnolo from Art of Giving Foundation discusses their goal to fund local art programs and artists in need of seed funding to launch or maintain social initiative programs that benefit their communities. We also discuss their upcoming gala. Dave Breen talks about Special Olympics Illinois upcoming rubber duck derby event this summer.

J. Stewart Dixon, Self-Help Coach and Author of Spirituality for Badasses: How To Find Inner Peace & Happiness Without Losing Your Cool. We talked about post pandemic life and how to truly have best of both worlds. June is PTSD Awareness Month, and according to a 2020 Wounded Warrior Project survey of the wounded warriors it serves, 83% report living with the symptoms of PTSD, and 30% reported hav...

Dr Nina Alfieri, General Pediatrician at Lurie Children’s Hospital discussed getting children the COVID-19 vaccine. Matthew Kurtzman, CEO of Back 2 School Illinois discussed their new “We Appreciate Teachers” Statewide Contest to Celebrate & Support Educators During COVID-19. Back 2 School is a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families with...

Whitney Reynolds joins us with guests Susan Fritz, board member of Girls In the Game. They discussed their upcoming event helping empower women through fun and active sports, health and leadership programs. Kevin Love, professional NBA player joins us to discuss his public crusade advocating for mental health and wellness. Love discussed mental health awareness month and his own personal journey a...

Dr. Reed V. Tuckson discussed the CDC’s recommendations on how fully vaccinated people can safely participate in most activities, indoor or outdoor, without wearing a mask or social distancing. LaQuandra Fair discusses their Growing Home Chicago program which is a leading expert in farm-based training for people with employment barriers.

Dr. Dorothy Fink, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health and Director of the Office on Women's Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services discusses how the pandemic has impacted women’s health and why it’s so important for women to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Brady and Whitney Reynolds feature Dr. Ava Shamban for this week’s Whitney’s Women. They discuss her new beauty sub...

Dr. Ian Smith joins us to talk about his new book "Fast Burn" and how to get rid of those pandemic 15 pounds. Carrie Cihasky from PAWS Chicago joins us to chat about their upcoming events, Magdalena Delgado with the Chicago Children's Choir joins us to discuss their virtual event, Canto Latino: Cruzando Fronteras.

Jose Rios, IDOT Region 1 Engineer, talks about Work Zone Awareness Week and Go Orange Day. Annette Findling joins Whitney Reynolds to discuss the upcoming Service Club of Chicago event Spring Hat Luncheon with special guest Sandy Schreier.

Sarah McDonald of PAWS Chicago discusses their high rollers bingo event happening virtually on Wednesday, April 28th. Dr. Cedric Rutland, National Volunteer Medical Spokesperson American Lung Association talks about long term effects of Covid-19 on the lungs and the research currently underway. Francesca Muller of Cal’s Angels chats about their toy drive happening all of the month of April to bene...

Dave Hodgson from Huntington's Disease Society of America talks about "Team Hope” fundraising walk taking place in over 100 cities across the U.S. in May. Julie O'Sullivan discusses Misericordia Candy Days: one of their largest fundraisers every year. Misericordia is also celebrating their 100th Anniversary and they have amazing job opportunities available. Robin Rock speaks to Veterinarian Dr. Ga...

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White joins Robin Rock us to discuss their new organ and tissue donor program. Pamela Taylor, chief communications and marketing officer at Share Our Strength chats with Ryan Gorman where they talked about what the No Kid Hungry Campaign is doing to ensure kids are getting fed, and why she believes childhood hunger is a solvable problem—even during the COVID-19 cr...

This week, we chat with Dr. Kneeland Youngblood, a Prostate Cancer Foundation Board member and is founding partner of Pharos Capital Group for National Minority Health Month. We discuss prostate cancer prevention, symptoms, and different treatments available for minorities. Christine Marzullo from the "Together At Peace" scholarship fund which assists kids who have lost a parent in Chicagoland. Th...

This week on the show, we have Carl Lambert Jr., MD, Rush University Family Physicians who discusses his experiences as a black doctor during COVID-19 and issues surrounding “COVID-19 fatigue.” Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwided chats with us about Women’s History Month and how Dress for Success has become a globally-recognized leader that has empowered more than one million women to...

This week, we chat with Julie Somogyi and Susan Rakis of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. They chat about their current programs, girl scout cookie season and more! We also have a conversation with Candace Moore from Chicago Department of Public Health to discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine and information on how ages 65+ can get scheduled for it. Also, Vincent James, cofounder of Ke...

This week, we chat with Jeff Buonomo, Senior manager of special exhibitions and business partnerships at the Museum of Science and Industry. We talk about the museum re-opening this week! Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz, the president of the Child Mind Institute joins us. He discusses a strategy for parents called scaffold parenting. The metaphor is that the child is the “building,” and the parents are th...

We speak with Claudia Rodriguez from the Greater Chicago Food Depository about the new P-EBT program and how to apply. Whitney Reynolds joins us for Whitney’s Women and chats with Kathleen Stark, Executive Director of Chicago based non-profit, Ladder Up. They provide FREE tax return preparation to low-income taxpayers. Mike McGrath, General Manager of McGrath City Mazda joins us to discuss their d...

Showbiz Shelly speaks with Julie O’Sullivan, Marketing Manager of Misericordia Women's League - a residential campus for children and adults with disabilities in Chicago. They discuss their upcoming annual fundraiser! Brady has on Rodger Cooley, Executive Director of Chicago Food Policy Action Council and their upcoming Chicago Food Justice Summit! Melissa Forman chats with Steve Lentz, the Mayor...