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“Mike Huckabee’s Christmas in America” premiers on Newsmax 12/15 at 9 p.m. Huckabee joins the Morning Rush on 1290 WJNO to speak about the special, his relationship with former Pres. Trump, his daughter's bid for Arkansas governor and his favorite Christmas memory.

In addition to the new film version of "West Side Story," Hap Erstein with PalmBeachArtsPaper.com shares his take on the new Lucille Ball biopic "Being The Ricardos" and his Art House Pick "C'Mon C'Mon."

As you head out Christmas shopping this weekend, have a safety mindset. That word from Boca Raton Police Department's Public Information Officer Jessica Desir. She also shares tips on keeping your home safe when you head out of town this holiday season.

The big release of the weekend is "House of Gucci," but Hap Erstein also reviews Disney's new animated feature "Encanto" and the movie that was originally supposed to be in theaters but now an exclusive for Disney+ "The Beatles: Get Back."

The event, which runs through Dec. 12, is to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida. Executive Director Soraya Rivera-Moya shares details on the non-profit partner of McDonald's restaurants and how the Drive Thru Challenge works.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein reviews "King Richard," "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and Netflix original film "Red Notice."

Deputy Police Chief Vanessa Snow talks about the Gift Cards for Guns event on Nov. 20, 2021 and the PD's holiday toy drive.

Martin Jacobson, Deputy Director of Seniors vs Crime at the Florida Attorney General's Office, shares tips for the elderly to avoid falling prey to charity scams.

Cinthya Lavin, VP of Communications and Community Engagement for the BBB of Southeast Florida shares some tips to avoid getting scammed while shopping online this holiday season.

Hap is sold on "Belfast." He shares his review of that one, along with the Black western film "The Harder They Fall" and others.

Manatee Season kicks off Monday, Nov. 15 and Sarah Marmion from FPL's Manatee Lagoon shares information on the facility with us, along with what's new there and we talk about the record manatee deaths in Florida's waterways.

U.S. Representatives Charlie Crist, Lois Frankel, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others defend the new Biden administrative requirement for private employers with at least 100 employees that they force those workers to get the shots or submit to weekly testing.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein gave a rare review of a horror film and enjoyed "Last Night in Soho." He also looks at "Eternals", "The French Dispatch" and his Art House Pick this week "Spencer" starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana.

Topics include: Crooks stealing catalytic converters from vehicles, vehicle theft when drivers leave their cars running and two upcoming charity drives the Palm Springs Police Department is doing.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein gives us his take on the new motion picture adaptation of the novel "Dune," along with "Ron's Gone Wrong" and his Art House Pick "Becoming Cousteau."

Bradshaw also talks about the search for Brian Laundrie, in an interview recorded before remains were found that could be those of Gabby Petito's fiancee.

Hap Erstein with PalmBeachArtsPaper.com shares his take on some of the newest movies including "The Last Duel," "Needle in a Timestack" and his Art House Pick "Falling for Figaro." Honorable mention to "Halloween Kills," which is expected to take the lead at the box office this weekend.

The new James Bond movie was originally slated to be released in spring 2020, but the pandemic shut it down two or three times. Now "No Time To Die" is on screens and Hap Erstein shares his take on that film, along with "Diana the Musical" on Netfilx and his Art House Pick, "Wife of a Spy."

We speak with West Palm Beach Community Events Manager Mary Pinak ahead of the opening of the new season for the city's Greenmarket, which earned the top spot in the U.S.A. Today's 10Best Reader's Choice awards. The West Palm Beach Greenmarket opens Saturday, Oct. 2.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County President Sherri Cole says donations are also appreciated after the event had to be cancelled due to COVID last year. It's happening on October 24.

This week, check out reviews on "Dear Evan Hansen," "Cry Macho" and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye."

Florida Prepaid College Tuition Program Spokesperson Meredith Westheimer tells us there is also an opportunity to save on the $50 application fee to pre-register for a new Prepaid plan before October 31.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein reviews "Come From Away," "Worth" and "The Card Counter." Meanwhile, Joel Malkin is ready for a new James Wan horror flick called "Malignant."

Kazanjian also talks about the governor's proposed $5,000 bonuses for new Florida cops and other topics.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein watched "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," along with "The Gateway" and the documentary about the Great White Way: "On Broadway."