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In our house Halloween is the favorite holiday, so as we celebrate All Hallow’s Eve – Jennifer Nardine, a teaching and learning liaison librarian at Virginia Tech taught me the History of Halloween. AND, we all have smoke alarms in our homes, but how many of us really know if they're working, or whether our families would know what to do if a fire broke out? Ivanette Bonilla from Kidde and State F...

In our house Halloween is the favorite holiday, so as we celebrate All Hallow’s Eve – Jennifer Nardine, a teaching and learning liaison librarian at Virginia Tech taught me the History of Halloween. AND, we all have smoke alarms in our homes, but how many of us really know if they're working, or whether our families would know what to do if a fire broke out? Ivanette Bonilla from Kidde and State F...

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You might know him as Dr McDreamy. For me, he'll always be Ronald Miller in Cant Buy Me Love. Patrick Dempsey has spent years on TV saving lives, but in real life, his own mother's battle with cancer inspired a much more personal mission—and now he's taking on one of America's deadliest cancers. AND, finding mental-health help can be difficult even when you know you need it — figuring out where to...

You might know him as Dr McDreamy. For me, he'll always be Ronald Miller in Cant Buy Me Love. Patrick Dempsey has spent years on TV saving lives, but in real life, his own mother's battle with cancer inspired a much more personal mission—and now he's taking on one of America's deadliest cancers. AND, finding mental-health help can be difficult even when you know you need it — figuring out where to...

It's being sold at gas stations, smoke shops and online, often marketed as a natural way to boost energy, relieve pain or relax. But a substance called kratom is sending people to emergency rooms with overdoses and even causing deaths. Dr. Peter Papadakos, professor of anesthesiology and critical care at the University of Rochester Medical Center, explained what it is and the dangers. AND, imagine...

At a time when Americans can seem divided over just about everything, Faith & Blue Weekend tries to bring communities and law enforcement together to get to know and listen to one another. The Reverend Markel Hutchins, is the driving force and creator of Faith & Blue weekend. AND, every once in a while – maybe once or twice a generation, an athlete comes along who doesn’t just dominate their sport...

Teachers have always spent some of their own money on their classrooms, but today some are buying everything from pencils and books to snacks for their students. DonorsChoose is there to help close that gap. I spoke with the group’s CEO, Alix Guerrier. And, we’ve been calling children’s mental health a national emergency for nearly five years now but for far too many families, finding help can sti...

For decades we've talked about women trying to break through the glass ceiling. But are they being held back by a bigger problem? A decade ago Kathryn Jacob and Sue Unerman wrote a book titled: The Glass Wall, about all those pesky rules and expectations that can separate men and women long before they get to that corner office. They both joined me and told me what has changed in those 10-years. A...

For more than 2-decades, Wounded Warrior Project has helped veterans deal with the wounds of war — and increasingly, the toughest wounds are the ones we can't see. I discussed it with Walt Piatt, Chief Executive Officer of Wounded Warrior Project AND, we all have bad days and stressful weeks — but how do you know when those feelings have crossed the line into something that may require help? Dr. C...

Twenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, an entire generation of Americans has grown up knowing 9/11 as history rather than personal memory. One effort to make sure the day continues to have meaning is 9/11 Day. I discussed it with Jay Winuk, co-founder of 9/11 Day. AND, from rats in subway tunnels to raccoons raiding garbage cans - our cities are becoming some of the world's new...

Identity theft used to mean somebody got your credit-card number or Social Security number. Today, criminals can get into your phone, take over your accounts and even use AI to sound—or look—like someone you trust. I discussed how we could protect ourselves with Eva Velasquez – CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. AND, Artificial Intelligence is already in our classrooms whether schools and...

We’ve been told to fear carbs, avoid fat, ditch gluten, stop eating after 7 and occasionally “detox” our bodies — but how much of that is actually backed by science? Mayo Clinic dietitian Tara Schmidt joined me for a fun chat the facts and myths about nutrition. AND, this summer marks two of the most significant moments in Anne Frank's story. Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO, Griffin Museum o...

For years, doctors have warned that antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest public health threats of our time. Now, as home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics become more widely marketed, Dr. Peter Papadakos , Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Rochester, is concerned about their dangers to an unknowing public. AND, August is Spinal Muscular Atrop...

For thousands of veterans in our country, the toughest battle doesn't end when they leave the military — it continues as they transition back into civilian life and the workplace. I discussed the issues affecting Veterans in the workplace, with Shannon Walker, CEO of Northwest Battle Buddies AND there are few things better on a hot summer day than an ice-cold beer. And it just so happens that Augu...

Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men. The good news is that screening, diagnosis, and treatment have all advanced significantly in recent years. Gina Carithers, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation told me where we’re still failing. AND, already this year, 12 children in the United States have died after being left in or becoming trapped inside hot cars. Laura Dunn...

July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, shining a light on a group of rare cancers that many Americans have never even heard of, despite thousands of people being diagnosed every year. I spoke with Raymond Rodriguez-Torres, Chairman of the Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation AND, as we approach the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we're reminded that for many people...

It is arguably one of the most misunderstood things in our country. Food labels and what they do and DON’T mean. I got some clarity from Dr. Bryan Quoc Le a food scientist, food industry consultant, and author of the book 150 Food Science Questions Answered. AND, distracted driving continues to take thousands of lives every year in our country, but one program is working to change that by letting...

As we celebrate our 250th anniversary, it's a great time to revisit some of the stories we all think we know. Historian Kenneth C. Davis - author of the Don’t Know Much Series of Books – joined me to separate myth from history. AND the Smithsonian is treating our 250th like it like more than a birthday party. Monique Chism, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Education, explained the ‘Our Shared...

More than 40-million people worldwide are living with AIDS….more than a million contracted the disease last year alone….and well over half a million died even though tens of millions were treated for the illness. I discussed the fight and how much further we have to go, with Anne Aslett global Chief Executive Officer of the Elton John AIDS Foundation AND, as we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 25...

In the U.S., someone dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. Men face a higher risk, yet many are reluctant to see a doctor for regular screenings. I spoke with Dr. Jane Wilcox, associate chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, about why Father’s Day is the perfect time to encourage dad to take care of his heart health. AND, raising a kid in this day and age is arguably more difficult than...

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the numbers continue to raise concern. Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, while millions more young people are exposed to gun violence each year. David Hayes Cox, a certified firearms instructor, has written a new book which aims to combat the issue. It is titled: This Is a Gun AND, firefighter...