Community D.C.

Hear about the power of the human-animal bond and how Warrior Canine Connection's dogs are helping Veterans. iHeart’s Jenni Chase talks with Cheyenna Wilde (Warrior Canine Connection) and “puppy parents” Jane and Pat Hipsley. Info: www.warriorcanineconnection.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drunk driving prevention, Checkpoint Strikeforce, programs for students and adults are among the topics discussed by Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s Kurt Erickson and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is remembering the emotions of 9/11 a healthy thing on the 20th anniversary? Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss this, as well as how to deal with the polarization of masks and vaccinations. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hospital experience for seriously ill kids is not fun, but the Hope for Henry Foundation strives to improve it. Founder Laurie Strongin tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how they do it. Info: www.hopeforhenry.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J. Allen, owner of The Little Town’s Children’s Museum in Bethesda, talks with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the upcoming Kidchella event with Volunteers of America to help provide school supplies for local underprivileged children. Info: www.thelittletownsmd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Bucher, founder of DMV restaurant Medium Rare, talks with iHeart’s Jenni Chase about his Feed The Fridge program, which is helping to reduce food insecurity for those in need. www. Feedthefridge.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iHeart’s Jenni Chase spoke to Humane Rescue Alliance’s Barbara Hutcherson and Alexandra Dilley about adoptable pets, summer heat, HRA’s community programs & events, and how to deal with pets’ separation anxiety as workers go back to their offices. Info: www.humanerescuealliance.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Townsend (AAA Mid-Atlantic & Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio) discuss how the pandemic changed driving habits, peak summer driving season, gas prices and Maryland HOT Lane updates for the Beltway, 270 & the American Legion Bridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about local volunteer opportunities for 55+, types of activities, benefits to organizations & volunteers and more, from Vida Mikalcius with RSYP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Northern Virginia. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.rsvpnova.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel is back, but vacations can bring out both the best and worst of family relationships and the post-pandemic transition adds potential complications. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post offers tips for navigating family travel. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia, Alzheimer's warning signs and preventative care in this conversation with Kate Rooper (President, National Capital chapter, Alzheimer's Association) and Jenni Chase (iHeart Radio). Info: www.alz.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigrants often need help adjusting to their new lives in America, especially if they are survivors of human trafficking or are seeking asylum from war-torn countries. Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area CEO Kristyn Peck explains to iHeart;s Bernie Lucas what her organization does to help. Info: www.lssnca.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The St. Jude Hospital slogan “Finding cures, saving children” sets the tone for this conversation about childhood cancer, new research and the hospital mission. Lisa Surprenant (St. Jude) also tells Bernie Lucas (iHeart) about their upcoming return to live events. Info: www.stjude.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We adapted to pattern changes & isolation, now we’re adapting to getting back to normal. Are there issues within couples, did we learn about connection? Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post and iheart’s Bernie Lucas discuss these questions and others. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sarah Combs (Children’s National Hospital) and Michael Czarnecki (iHeart Radio) discuss children and COVID vaccinations, as well as other childhood medical issues. Info: www.childrensnational.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is the 40th anniversary of identifying the virus later known as AIDS. Demetre Daskalakis (CDC) & Harold Phillips (HHS) talk with Jerry Houston (iHeart’s Pride Radio) about progress that’s been made, PrEP, the importance of HIV testing, a connection to Covid and more. Info: www.hiv.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grieving the death of a military loved one is especially tough around Memorial Day. Dr. Chantel Dooley, with TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors), explains how her organization helps those grieving such a loss and she tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about her own loss. Info: www.taps.org and 800-959-TAPS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are opening up, temperatures are going up and the summer travel season is coming up. John Townsend (AAA/Mid-Atlantic) and Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio) discuss gas prices and travel predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. iHeart Radio’s Jenni Chase talked with Board President of the MD chapter of the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, Tammi Ginsberg, about the mental health struggle during the pandemic, how to help a loved one showing signs of distress and the 2021 Out Of The Darkness Walk in Montgomery County. Info: https://afsp.org/chapter/maryland See omnystudio.com...

Virginia and Maryland are the fourth and fifth states in the country to ban cosmetics testing on animals. Humane Society International’s President Jeff Flocken discusses the issue with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan. Info: www.humanesociety.org and www.hsi.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The worst pain a person can suffer is a burn injury. National Burn Prevention Day is coming. Founder Paul Samakow gives the details to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas and provides prevention tips. Info: www.nationalburnpreventionday.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear how you can help non-profits in the DMV, as Rosie Allen-Herring (United Way) tells Bernie Lucas (iHeart) about Do More 24, their all-day fundraising event on May 19th. Also learn about their own local programs relating to education, financial stability, and health. Info: www.unitedwaynca.org and www.domore24.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss mental health aspects of post-COVID life, the pace of life, interactions between pro- and anti-vacciners and more. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Endurance athlete Dave Ashley describes his goal to be the 1st kidney donor to climb the 7 summits. Denali is next. NKF’s Michele Anthony talks about the critical need for living donors and how we can help. Info: www.adventurekidney.com and www.kidneywdc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about WRAP’s signature program Sober Ride, which will be activated on Cinco de Mayo. WRAP’s President Kurt Erickson and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss this and other alcohol-related issues. Info: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.