Episodes

  • Community Connection Show 4-Jan '26-Stroke Awareness

    Community Connection Show 4-Jan '26-Stroke Awareness
    Jan 27 2026
    When you think of Rubber Ducks, you may think of Ernie in the tub singing about his Rubber Duckie. Little did you know, THE HISTORY of the Rubber Duck, we get some insight from Neil King, Co-Owner of the Rubber Duck Museum. Then, many of us likely know someone who has had a stroke. But do you really know what happens or what causes a stroke? We speak with Jennifer Rose Goldman, author of "In the Face of Catastrophe: How a Traumatic Brain Injury Became a Blessing"
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    30 mins
  • Community Connection Show 3-Jan '26-Meaning of Martin Luther King Jr Holiday

    Community Connection Show 3-Jan '26-Meaning of Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
    Jan 20 2026
    January of 1986 was the first official federal observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. We discuss why we celebrate it and the day’s significance, with historian Kenneth C. Davis. Author of the ”Don’t Know Much” series of books. His most recent is titled – THE WORLD IN BOOKS: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction. Then, January is National Blood Donor Month. And, while the title might be self-explanatory the impact is much more than just a name. Rodney Wilson, national spokesperson for the Red Cross tells us how.
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    30 mins
  • Community Connection Show 2-Jan '26-Rich vs Wealthy

    Community Connection Show 2-Jan '26-Rich vs Wealthy
    Jan 13 2026
    We’re living in a day and age where tens of millions of Americans families are working harder than ever, with less to show for it. Dr. Willie Jolley – a Hall of Fame Speaker and best-selling author spoke with us about his new book titled: Rich is Good, Wealthy is Better. Then, have you noticed that some of these more modern, futuristic cars have the worst headlights. They can be, and often are, BLINDING to oncoming drivers…. We discussed the issue with Dr. Peter Papadakos, Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Rochester.
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    30 mins
  • Community Connection Show 1-Jan '26-New Year's Resolutions

    Community Connection Show 1-Jan '26-New Year's Resolutions
    Jan 6 2026
    It is the time of the year many of us start thinking about a better us... making resolutions for the New Year... usually having to do with some sort of self-improvement. Invariably – the majority of those vows fail. We speak with Stephanie Stolzenbach, Senior Director of Individual and Family Therapy at Charlie Health for some advice on how to approach the idea. Then, music is something so many of us turn to, to help with stress or our moods among other things. Why does it help and how does music make such a connection with us? We get some answers from Dr. Robert Zatorre, is a cognitive neuroscientist at McGill University, and author of “From Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It”
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    30 mins
  • Community Connection Show 4-Dec '25-Seasonal Affective Disorder

    Community Connection Show 4-Dec '25-Seasonal Affective Disorder
    Dec 29 2025
    Millions of Americans will either become new pet owners or have gifted a pet for the holidays. But too many of those will go into pet ownership without a real understanding of the joys and responsibilities it brings it with. Dr. Michael Bailey, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, discussed it with us. Then, this time of year, many of us are in the holiday spirit – attending parties, gatherings and celebrations, for others – though – it isn’t a very joyous time of year. Tens of millions of Americans suffer from something called Seasonal Affective Disorder. Dr. Matthew Rudorfer, Chief of the Psychopharmacology at the National Institute of Mental Health, gave us some clarity on the issue.
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    32 mins
  • Community Connection Show 3-Dec '25-Dementia & Alzheimer's Research

    Community Connection Show 3-Dec '25-Dementia & Alzheimer's Research
    Dec 22 2025
    Some of us are early birds, some of us are night owls. What is clear is that most of us probably don’t get enough sleep for a variety of reasons. Dr. Kuljeet Gill, Neurologist and Sleep Specialist at Northwestern Medicine joins us to discuss the issues and some solutions. Then, amazing breakthroughs are happening on a regular basis in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research… but, those developments don’t happen without research. We speak with Dr. Doris Molina-Henry is an Assistant Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute about the illnesses and her study.
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    30 mins
  • Community Connection Show 2-Dec '25-Clean California Initiative

    Community Connection Show 2-Dec '25-Clean California Initiative
    Dec 15 2025
    Trash has plagued California’s streets and highways for decades. Clean California makes significant investments in litter collection, community engagement and education to ultimately transform unsightly roadsides into spaces of pride for all Californians.
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    32 mins
  • Community Connection Show 1-Dec '25-Kids & Concussions

    Community Connection Show 1-Dec '25-Kids & Concussions
    Dec 8 2025
    It’s hard to believe, but three or four generations have passed since World War II. This weekend marks the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor—December 7, 1941. We had the chance to speak with David Kilton, who leads Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Then, there’s another conversation happening in homes across the country: should parents let their kids play certain sports, given growing concerns about brain injuries? We explore this issue with Bruce Parkman, author of Youth Contact Sports and Broken Brains: Understanding the Hidden Risks of Mental Illness from Early Exposure to Concussive Trauma.
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    33 mins