Episodes

  • It’s Never Too Late to Write Your Next Chapter

    It’s Never Too Late to Write Your Next Chapter
    Oct 17 2026
    Creativity, purpose and curiosity take center stage on this episode of Late Night Health as host Mark Alyn welcomes novelist and screenwriter Peter Berk. Their conversation explores writing, family legacy, artificial intelligence and why meaningful work has no expiration date.Peter grew up immersed in storytelling. His father, Howard Berk, wrote episodes of television classics including Columbo, Mission: Impossible and The Rockford Files. As an only child, Peter sat beside his father, absorbing lessons about character, suspense and dialogue. He even visited the original Star Trek set.Although Peter first dreamed of becoming a film composer and later spent decades in public relations, he never abandoned writing. During the COVID shutdown, he transformed screenplays written with his father into novels. That decision launched the TimeLock series and allowed Peter to honor his father’s work. Peter did not publish his first novel until he was collecting Social Security, proving that creative achievement can begin at any age.Mark and Peter also examine the opportunities and anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence. Mark uses AI to organize ideas and assist with editing, while Peter employs it primarily for research. Both agree that technology can be valuable, but Peter wants the words carrying his name—and his father’s—to remain genuinely his own.Peter’s newest novel, FireLine, is an eco-disaster thriller about a scientific experiment intended to purify waterways that instead creates a potentially world-ending firestorm. His next project, Merrill Lake Falls, moves in a different direction with a small-town Canadian setting, a science-fiction element and his first female lead.Warm, funny and personal, the conversation shows how storytelling keeps memories alive, connects generations and provides a continuing sense of purpose. Peter’s journey demonstrates that growing older need not mean stepping away from ambition. Sometimes it means finally writing the chapter you were always meant to begin.

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    33 mins
  • The Health of America Is in Crisis: A Naturopath’s Perspective

    The Health of America Is in Crisis: A Naturopath’s Perspective
    Oct 5 2026
    In this episode of Late Night Health, Mark Alyn talks with traditional naturopathic doctor Randi Shannon about her natural approach to wellness. Randi explains how she uses observations of the face, fingernails, and tongue—along with detailed health and lifestyle information—to help clients better understand their bodies. They also discuss nutrition, hydration, supplements, stress management, spices, personalized wellness programs, and the body’s capacity to heal itself.Learn more at RandiShannon.com.

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    33 mins
  • AAA Slow Down Move Over

    AAA Slow Down Move Over
    Oct 4 2026
    Mark Allen interviews David Caltabiano of AAA about the nationwide “Slow Down, Move Over” campaign. Caltabiano explains the danger faced by stranded motorists, tow-truck operators, and first responders working beside fast-moving traffic. He urges drivers to reduce their speed, move into another lane when it is safe, avoid distractions, and watch the road ahead so they have time to respond. The interview emphasizes that move-over laws exist in all 50 states and that roadside safety is a shared responsibility. Its central message is simple: slowing down and giving roadside workers and stranded drivers more space can save lives. for infomration check out - https://mwg.aaa.com/slow-down-move-over


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    8 mins
  • Affordable Housing, World Peace & Bold Ideas

    Affordable Housing, World Peace & Bold Ideas
    Jul 5 2026
    Can affordable housing be fixed? Is there a new path toward peace in the Middle East? On this episode of Late Night Health, Mark Alyn welcomes attorney and author Peter G. D. for an in-depth discussion of two issues dominating headlines around the world. They explore rising housing costs, rent control, home ownership, and Peter's innovative proposal for addressing the housing crisis. The conversation then shifts to Israel and Palestine as Peter explains his vision for a new two-state solution. It's an engaging, thought-provoking conversation that challenges assumptions and encourages listeners to think beyond today's headlines. Peter's current books are "Customade Maid House" and "Custom Madid Palenstine". Peter joins Mark Alyn for these stimulating discussions.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • UnStoppable - The First Woman Who Ran For President

    UnStoppable - The First Woman Who Ran For President
    Jul 26 2026
    Mark Alyn will have an amazing discussion today with Kate Danaher, author of Unstoppable: The Victoria Woodhull Story. Question… Who was the first woman to run for United States president? When did she do so? Most people are surprised to learn that this occurred in 1872… before women even had the right to vote. That candidate, Victoria Woodhull, was jailed on election day! Despite that, over 100 women have subsequently run for president, including: · Belva Ann Lockwood· Ellen Linea W. Jensen · Mary Kennery · Agnes Waters · Margaret Chase Smith · Charlene Mitchell · Patsy Takemoto Mink · Shirley Chisholm · Linda Jenness · Evelyn Reed · Margaret Wright · Ellen McCormack · Maureen Smith · Deirdre Griswold · Sonia Johnson · Gavrielle Holmes · Patricia Schroeder· Lenora B. Fulani · Willa Kenoyer · Helen Halyard · Isabell Masters · Gloria La Riva · Monica Moorehead · Marsha Feinland · Mary Cal Hollis · Diane Beall Templin · Carol Moseley Braun · Elizabeth Hanford Dole · Cynthia McKinney · Michele Bachmann · Jill Stein · Roseanne Barr · Peta Lindsay · Carly Fiorina · Hillary Rodham Clinton · Tulsi Gabbard · Kirsten Gillibrand· Elizabeth Warren · Amy Klobuchar · Jo Jorgensen · Marianne Williamson · Nikki Haley · Kamala Harris · Claudia De la Cruz Unstoppable: The Victoria Woodhull Story is an historical novel based on her life. It explores her youth, her marriages, her friendship with Henry Ward Beecher’s sister, Isabella Beecher Hooker, and her relationships with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. From a struggling childhood to the center of New York’s political and financial elite, Woodhull battles scandal, ridicule, betrayal and impossible odds as she fights to claim power in a world determined to silence women. Alongside her brilliant and fiercely loyal sister, Tennessee, she challenges the political establishment, confronts hypocrisy, and risks everything to demand equality. It is the story of the ideals she fought for, the slanders she withstood, and her determination to go on, even to the point of deceiving the authorities, so she could deliver her story. This is Kate Danaher’s first novel. She is an award-winning writer whose feature screenplays have received accolades in over two dozen festivals and competitions. Her honors included both Best Period Drama and Outstanding Drama. Learn more at: https://www.katedanaher.com/

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    33 mins
  • Captains of Industy

    Captains of Industy
    Jul 26 2026
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Flu Season Is Coming: What Adults 65+ Need to Know About Vaccination

    Flu Season Is Coming: What Adults 65+ Need to Know About Vaccination
    Aug 28 2026
    Flu season can arrive sooner—and spread faster—than many people expect. In this special edition of Late Night Health, host Mark Alyn speaks with Dr. Samantha Picking, Senior Director of Immunizations at Walgreens, about how older adults and other high-risk individuals can prepare for the coming respiratory illness season.Dr. Picking explains why September and October are generally the best months to receive a flu shot, giving the body approximately two weeks to build protection before cases begin to rise. She also addresses one of the most persistent misconceptions about vaccination: the flu shot cannot give you the flu. Mild soreness, aches, or a brief fever may occur after vaccination, but these temporary reactions are different from an influenza infection.The conversation also explores the enhanced flu vaccines recommended for adults 65 and older, how scientists determine which influenza strains to include in each year’s vaccine, and why declining vaccination rates remain a public-health concern. In addition, Dr. Picking discusses other important vaccines—including RSV, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, and shingles—and explains that multiple vaccines can safely be administered during the same visit.Listeners will also learn how pharmacists can review their health history, medications, and vaccination records to help identify which immunizations may be appropriate. With many vaccines available at little or no cost through Medicare or private insurance, this timely interview offers practical guidance for staying protected throughout flu season—and reminds listeners that their neighborhood pharmacist can be an accessible, trusted source of information and care. Dr. Picking joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.

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    12 mins
  • Stronger Pets, Brighter Minds: Exploring Mobility, Light and the Pineal Gland

    Stronger Pets, Brighter Minds: Exploring Mobility, Light and the Pineal Gland
    Sep 2 2026
    This episode of Late Night Health explores two very different paths to healthier living—helping beloved pets stay strong and mobile, and reconsidering the role light may play in human well-being.Host Mark Alyn first welcomes Dr. Kelly Fishman, a veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist and founder of Strutt Animal Mobility Specialists in Pennsylvania. Fishman explains that a walk around the block may not provide enough activity for many dogs, particularly working breeds such as Labrador retrievers, border collies and Australian shepherds. Strength and cardiovascular exercises—including canine squats, planks and jumps—can help build muscle, support joints, manage weight and reduce behavior problems caused by excess energy.Fishman also shares practical advice for senior pets and owners with limited mobility. Dog treadmills, elevated exercise surfaces and carefully selected nutritional support can offer useful alternatives. For cats, whose arthritis often goes unnoticed, she emphasizes weight management, muscle support and attentive care. Her warm-weather tips include adding water to canned food and offering frozen blueberries or cucumber for extra hydration. Beyond physical health, Fishman discusses the emotional benefits pets provide, especially for older adults and people living alone.In the second half, Italian physician, ophthalmologist, musician and author Dr. Roberto Pinelli joins the program from Switzerland. His book, Awakening the Pineal Gland, examines the small gland located deep within the brain and its connections to light, melatonin, sleep and circadian rhythms.Blending neuroscience, ancient symbolism and personal intuition, Pinelli describes his research into carefully modulated light and sound. He argues that light should be viewed not simply as a danger, but as a form of biological nourishment when experienced responsibly—particularly during gentler morning and late-afternoon hours. While several of his broader therapeutic ideas remain unconventional, the conversation offers a fascinating look at his effort to connect ophthalmology, nature, consciousness and spirituality.

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    51 mins