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Each week, Manny Munoz discusses important national topics with experts, newsmakers, and organizations working to make a positive difference in communities across the country.

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November 9, 202630 min

Veterans Day and Covid

Every Veterans Day, we thank the men and women who've served our country. But what happens when they take off that uniform for the last time, and suddenly have to figure out what comes next? I discussed the US Army’s Partnership’s for Your Success Program, with 22-year Vet Antonio Johnson AND, the holidays are almost here, bringing family gatherings, crowded airports, and unfortunately, some unwanted guests: the flu, COVID and RSV. When that first cough, fever or sore throat hits, your neighborhood pharmacist could be one of your best defenses, and Dr. Antonio Gomez from the American Pharmacists Association gave me some advice on staying healthy and knowing when to act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 9, 202630 min

Halloween and Kidde

In our house Halloween is the favorite holiday, so as we celebrate All Hallow’s Eve – Jennifer Nardine, a teaching and learning liaison librarian at Virginia Tech taught me the History of Halloween. AND, we all have smoke alarms in our homes, but how many of us really know if they're working, or whether our families would know what to do if a fire broke out? Ivanette Bonilla from Kidde and State Fire Marshall Brent Heath told me about some surprising dangers around the house, the mistakes we make, and a few simple things that could save our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 2, 202611 min

Midterm Election Watch: The Biggest Political Headlines of the Week

Blake Burman is NewsNation’s Chief Washington Correspondent and Moderator of The Hill on NewsNation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 2, 202612 min

Florida Election Watch: What Early Voting Numbers Reveal About Key Race

Dr. Craig Burnett is Professor and Chair of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University and FAU’s Public Opinion Lab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 2, 20263 min

Plane Crash in West Palm Beach: Inside the Investigation with Rory O'Neill

WIOD Senior National Correspondent Rory O'Neill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 2, 20267 min

Decoding the Ballot: Why Are Ballot Measures So Confusing?

Nicole Fisher is a Ballots Team writer, at Ballotpedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 27, 202630 min

Patrick Dempsey on Colorectal Cancer Awareness / Mental Health Discussion

You might know him as Dr McDreamy. For me, he'll always be Ronald Miller in Cant Buy Me Love. Patrick Dempsey has spent years on TV saving lives, but in real life, his own mother's battle with cancer inspired a much more personal mission—and now he's taking on one of America's deadliest cancers. AND, finding mental-health help can be difficult even when you know you need it — figuring out where to start, who to trust and what you can afford can become a barrier all by itself. Project Healthy Minds founder and CEO Phillip Schermer, is trying to change that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 19, 202630 min

Kratom and Visions

It's being sold at gas stations, smoke shops and online, often marketed as a natural way to boost energy, relieve pain or relax. But a substance called kratom is sending people to emergency rooms with overdoses and even causing deaths. Dr. Peter Papadakos, professor of anesthesiology and critical care at the University of Rochester Medical Center, explained what it is and the dangers. AND, imagine losing your eyesight and suddenly struggling with things you've done your entire life, like reading your mail, cooking dinner, or getting around on your own. For 100 years, an organization called VISIONS has been helping people overcome those challenges. I spoke with VISIONS CEO Molly Eagan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 12, 202630 min

Faith and Blue, WNBA

At a time when Americans can seem divided over just about everything, Faith & Blue Weekend tries to bring communities and law enforcement together to get to know and listen to one another. The Reverend Markel Hutchins, is the driving force and creator of Faith & Blue weekend. AND, every once in a while – maybe once or twice a generation, an athlete comes along who doesn’t just dominate their sport — they change it. Robin Lundberg takes a look at one of those athletes in his new book: CAITLIN CLARK: From the Logo” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 8, 202630 min

DonorsChoose and Kids' Mental Health

Teachers have always spent some of their own money on their classrooms, but today some are buying everything from pencils and books to snacks for their students. DonorsChoose is there to help close that gap. I spoke with the group’s CEO, Alix Guerrier. And, we’ve been calling children’s mental health a national emergency for nearly five years now but for far too many families, finding help can still mean long waits, fighting with insurance, or ending up in an emergency room with nowhere else to go. I discussed the problems with Heidi Baskfield, Vice President at the Children's Hospital Association. ChildrensHospitals.Org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.