Community D.C.

When is the worst time to hit the road for Thanksgiving travel in the D-M-V? Hear about that and school bus safety and winter driving tips, as discussed by AAA Mid Atlantic’s John Townsend and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pairing of drug-impaired driving and alcohol-impaired driving, getting a free Lyft ride home instead of driving drunk and teen drinking are three of the topics discussed by WRAP President Kurt Erickson and iHear’s Bernie Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

72,000 people died from opioid overdoses last year! Opioid misuse, crisis awareness, connection to prescription drugs, ways to help and drug take back days are among the topics discussed in this episode by Steve Cline (Partnership for DrugFree Kids) and Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breast cancer is NOT a death sentence; it is serious but there’s plenty of hope. Dr. Maureen O’Donnell (Sullivan Breast Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital) tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about misconceptions, prevention, treatments, recent advances and long-term patient outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett discusses the role of the faith community in the County, school system challenges, district boundaries, importance of education and a recent event celebrating his time in office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lung Cancer is sneaky and hard to detect. Many people with Lung Cancer are already at ‘stage 4’ by the time they are diagnosed. The key is early detection. Learn about LUNGevity Foundation history and mission and get details about the upcoming Breathe Deep DC Walk. Great cause, awesome event location on the National Mall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look back at the 20-year history of this local group, whose mission is to help women go from poverty to economic security. Their Communications Manager Mercy Chikoware tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about future plans and gives details about the upcoming Leadership Luncheon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hear about DC-based DASH (District Alliance for Safe Housing) and their safe housing resources for survivors of domestic Violence, as well as success stories and reasons to wear purple this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen got a kidney transplant at age 2. Think about that for a minute. And this: a half million people in the DMV live with kidney disease. Hear Stephen’s story from his Mom and learn about risk factors, treatments and the upcoming Kidney Walk DC and Kidney Ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know where brown rice comes from? Do you know what REI, Cabot Creamery, Ace Hardware, Nationwide Insurance and Riceland have in common? In this episode, learn about the free, family-friendly Coop Festival 2018, October 6 & 7 on the National Mall. Learn about the cooperative business model. Learn things about rice you didn’t know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VolunteerFest is a region-wide series of community service projects during October in conjunction with National Make a Difference Day. Hear event details, volunteer opportunities and more from Emily Swenson and Rob Paine (Volunteer Fairfax) and Robin McGlothin (Insight Memory Care Center). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett discusses local responders sent to help Hurricane Florence victims, response parallels locally, PEPCO reliability report, citizenship ceremonies and positive county changes over the past decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is suspicious activity? If we see something, who should we report it to? Homeland Security’s “See Say Day” Campaign Manager Taylor Price and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas dig into this issue and provide action tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we get rid of disaster-related fear? Or should we? Disasters like 9/11, hurricanes & mass shootings have an impact on individuals, their children and families long after the incidents are over. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses this issue with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas and offers practical suggestions for dealing with disasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

DC is Cool. Over 22 million people visited here last year. Hear about the Destination DC role as a convention & visitor organization and the positive impact of tourism on local economic development from their CEO Elliott Ferguson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 64,000 people in DC have live with diabetes. Learn about symptoms, treatments, prevention and two upcoming local events from American Diabetes Association local board chair Major Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the suicide warning signs and should we ask someone if they’re thinking about it? How can we help? Hear the answers and get info about the upcoming local Out of the Darkness Community Walks from AFSP’s Ellen Shannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost comparison of using Uber, Lyft, taxis, Metro or your own car and school bus camera enforcement are discussed by AAA’s John Townsend and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear the feedback on the Summer RISE (Real Interesting Summer Experience) program. Sometimes businesses learn as much from students as the students learn. Montgomery Worksource representatives Kristin Trible and Lauren Davis tell iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about this annual program. One business says, “This is the level I’d expect out of a fully-trained adult.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Dignity starts with the little things. Hear about help for those experiencing hunger, homelessness and poverty in DC. Kate Wiley, from SOME (So Others Might Eat) talks with iHeart’s Toby Knapp about this issue and what her organization is doing to address it. Also hear details about the upcoming Burger Battle fundraiser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 10th annual DC VegFest is at Yards Park on Saturday, Sept. 15. Compassion Over Killing Executive Director Erica Meier talks with iHeart Radio’s Lisa Berigan about this free event, the hows and whys of plant-based eating, including the health and environmental benefits; and the impact on animal welfare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unity Health Care is a local organization serving the underserved with 27 sites in DC. CEO Vincent Keane tells iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas about the available services and the National Health Center week (Aug. 12-18). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about condos, restaurants, business parks, a games bar and other things in the vibrant, growing neighborhood near Union Station called NoMa, from Robin-Eve Jasper, President of the NoMa BID (Business Improvement District). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If “I quit” pops into your head at work, listen to this interview for reasons to quit, reasons not to, the right way, when to do it and other tips, as told to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas by employment consultant Mary Abbajay. Hint: be professional and don’t burn bridges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer heat and vehicle safety, distracted driving, Metro employee strike vote, Toll roads and lanes, unpaid tickets in DC. John Townsend (AAA Mid Atlantic) and Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio) discuss it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.