Talk! with Audrey

Did you know some 5 million American households with school-aged children don't have high-speed internet at home, with 96.5 percent of students reporting that they are expected to go online to finish their homework assignments? However, if you don't live in town, you'll find yourself paying more or getting less quality when you sign up for a ground-based internet service. Steven Mesnick, Vice Pres...

Now in its sixteenth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude celebrity supporter, and Latin GRAMMY® Award Winning Singer Luis Fonsi and Diana, a St. Jude patient join me to discuss the campaign and what yo...

Millions of women in the U.S. search the internet or flock to their favorite store for the perfect red, lipstick. While their "mainstream" red lipstick may look perfect, they may not realize that perfection comes at a cost to their health; Madame Athena Chang, ASE Beauty Chief Education & Intelligence Officer; International Health and Wellness Expert and I talk about what could be in your lipstick...

Home ownership has long been a part of the American Dream joining me with the results of their 2019 Homebuyer Insights Report, Kathy Cummings, SVP, Homeownership Solutions & Affordable Housing Programs at Bank of America.

IBM announced At the IBM THINK Summit in London that it is set to transform mankind's relationship with the ocean. . .. To cross the Atlantic with an unmanned, autonomous ship will push technology to its limits, like the Mayflower did in 1620. Brett Phaneuf, Managing Director of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship has the details.

For more than a decade, the Coors Light Lideres program has recognized and highlighted the achievements of emerging Latino leaders through an online public voting competition, a national campaign, and robust community outreach. My guest is   this year's winner, Sandra Raffaelli.

This National Caregivers Month, hear one family's journey from diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy to treatment with a new gene therapy.

In celebration of the National Dog Show and the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina invites dog lovers across the world to recognize the countless roles our dogs play in our lives Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & Host Maria Menounos And Her Dog Whinnie are Teaming Up To Encourage Dog Owners To Join #DogThanking Movement, and about The Purple Leash Project, an initiative that raises awareness about the lac...

And while there have been many advancements in health care over the years, there has been little innovation in childbirth since the 1980s. But today, we can advance how women recover and manage pain after C-section through the use of effective non-opioid options that can greatly reduce, and sometimes eliminate, the need for opioids to manage pain after surgery. Dr. Elizabeth Cherot is an OB/GYN is...

Frank Scafidi of the National Insurance Crime Bureau has NICB's annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States and tips to make sure you are taking the proper measures to protect your vehicle. 

Dr. David Aron of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research & Development joins me to discuss the exciting advances in VA research on the topic of Diabetes and all the new scientific discoveries from within the VA. 

Cate Kortzeborn, the Deputy Regional Administrator at The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in San Francisco has information about Medicare Open Enrolment and Medicare's new Plan Finder.

Can't sleep? Dr. Phyllis Zee, the Chief of Sleep Medicine with the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University has the results of a survey recently conducted and presented at the 2019 World Sleep Congress. It's called "How America Sleeps and Wakes."

Before we know it, the winter chill will be here and it's important to know how to tackle those chilly days safely and with ease. With snowfall and rain resulting in black ice, even walking outside can be hazardous.   On the road, it's especially dangerous. Kirk Langley regional vice president with Discount Tire covering the Minnesota region tells us   why it's important to turn over your all-seas...

Chef and cookbook author Letícia Moreinos Schwartz is helping those with type 2 diabetes improve their eating habits during American Diabetes Month. She's working with Merck on A Touch of Sugar, it's a documentary narrated by acclaimed actress, Viola Davis that dives into America's type 2 diabetes epidemic and Letícia joins me now to discuss her role in the film and how type 2 diabetes impacts the...

Pulmonologist and COPD expert with GSK, Dr. Tom Corbridge and Candace Norris, who's living with COPD join me to talk about the importance of having an open conversation with your healthcare provider about COPD symptoms and how a management plan could potentially improve long-term care.

As we approach the end of the year, several forces continue to create caution in global markets. To help us all make sense of some of the issues that could impact the market in 2020 . . . Gene Goldman, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research for Cetera Investment Management.

Medicare's new Plan Finder makes it easy to review and compare Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. Plan Finder provides a personalized experience to help you learn about different options and select the coverage plan that best meets your needs. My guest is Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Today the food industry is facing many challenges, fraud, contaminations and complex supply chains. Susanne Livingston, director of the IBM Food Trust Network, joins me with information about block chain technology and how it's improving the global food supply and working to ensure your plate is safe from foodborn illnesses.

It's no secret men can be notoriously bad about keeping up regular doctor's visits. This November marks National Men's Health Awareness month, a time of year when Northwestern Medicine encourages men to take charge of their health. Dr. Joshua Halpern, Urologist and assistant professor at Northwestern Medicine is Audrey's guest.

In the aftermath of another Election day, American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford is hoping that Americans will pause to remember just who it is that makes it possible to freely choose our elected officials.

It's important people with Medicare understand their coverage options and select the plan that best suits your health needs. This is an important decision for our nation's Veterans, as they have the opportunity to maximize their coverage by electing to enrol in a Medicare Advantage plan for 2020 that will complement any Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits they may have. Ed Sandrick, Director of the Vet...

Did you know that, a Stroke is a "Brain Attack" and can happen to anyone at any age?   Dr. Andre Fredieu, medical director, Oklahoma Stroke & Neurological Institute, Hillcrest Medical Center joins me to talk about the signs of a stroke and what you should do if someone you know experiences a sudden onset of symptoms.

Marissa Price, senior strategist for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA) joins Audrey to talk about why they feel it's important to discuss the effects that animal agriculture has on our environment and how the leather industry is contributing to world-wide climate change.

Approximately 30 percent of women diagnosed with earlier stages of breast cancer will eventually develop a form of the disease for which there is no cure – metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Dennis Slamon, Director of Clinical/Translational Research of the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA and Jamil Rivers, a metastatic breast cancer patient have information about the latest clinical trial da...