Community D.C.

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.

Dani Rizzo (Humane Rescue Alliance) talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan and Jenni Chase about upcoming events and initiatives including the initiative to overturn the pit bull ban in Prince Georges County, Pups in the Park at Nationals Park, and the Walk for the Animals. Info: www.humanerescuealliance.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family vacations bring out the best & worst. Psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post provides tips for making trips fun, not stressful. Road trips, flying, small kids in close quarters, travel with adult children. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will more lanes help reduce traffic congestion? Hear details and opinions related to the proposed additional lanes on I-270 and parts of the Beltway. John Townsend (AAA Mid-Atlantic) and Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio) discuss this issue, as well as summer travel and gas prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the Reston-based organization that manages the .ORG domain. Is .ORG only for non-profits? Are web sites still the “go-to” for information? Public Interest Registry CEO Jon Nevett provides these answers and best practices tips to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Information: www.pir.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 and veterans. Veterans and their families talk about their experiences. Info: www.fisherhouse.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about United Way’s annual day for helping local non-profit groups (May 22 & 23) from their CEO Rosie Allen-Herring. She tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how to participate in Do More 24, about their focus on impacting and engaging, and updates their 5-year Community Commitment Plan. Info: www.domore24.org and www.unitedwaynca.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This segment is a profile of CentroNia, a DC-area organization. Myrna Peralta, their CEO, tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about their programs, including early childhood education, food and wellness, community engagement and more. Info: www.centronia.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adjusting to civilian life can be a challenge for service-disabled veterans and their families. Dog Tag Inc is an organization that helps. CEO Meghan Ogilvie tells iheart’s Bernie Lucas about their fellowship programs and their bakery. Information: www.dogtaginc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary co-founder Terry Cummings talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan and Jenni Chase about animal cruelty, animal rescue and the upcoming Run for the Animals in Wheaton Regional Park. Information: www.animalsanctuary.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sober Ride program is in effect on Cinco de Mayo, with free LYFT rides for would-be drunk drivers. WRAP’s Kurt Erickson and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss this, ignition interlocks, area alcohol-related legislation and prom season. Information: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many foster kids carry their belongings in trash bags and arrive in a foster home without a toothbrush or pajamas. Rob Sheer (Comfort Cases) tells Dana McKay (iHeart Radio) about how his organization provides backpacks filled with those items and more. And he tells his own story growing up in the foster care system. Info & event details: www.comfortcases.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A follow-up conversation about child sexual abuse by clergy, the lifelong impacts on children, the effects of publicity, offender perspective. Clinical psychology Dr. Cynthia Post shares her observations on this sensitive topic with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it matter if unused or expired prescription drugs sit in your medicine cabinet? Yes. Hear why and what you can do on April 27th, from DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhilon. He and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas 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.

Epilepsy affects more than 3 million Americans. Learn about indicators, treatments, resources and Walk to End Epilepsy details from the Epilepsy Foundation’s Tawana LaMar and Mary Wontrop. Info: www.walktoendepilepsy.org/ and www.epilepsy.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petapalooza organizers Connie Graf and Babs Wratton talk with iHeart’s Jenni Chase & Lisa Berigan about this year’s event, as well as pet rescue, adoption, spay & neuter programs. Info: www.mid-marylandpetapalooza.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.