On the August 25, 2026 edition of The Bill Bunkley Show, host Bill Bunkley opens with the breaking news of Dolly Parton’s peaceful passing in Nashville, sharing the heartfelt Instagram video announcement from her nephew Brian Seaver (son of Cassie Parton and longtime head of her security). Bunkley reflects on Dolly’s iconic rags-to-riches story—from a one-room cabin near Pigeon Forge with ten siblings to becoming America’s sweetheart and building an entertainment dynasty rooted in family-friendly values. He highlights her writing of “I Will Always Love You,” her lasting marriage to Carl Dean, her humility about awards, her theme parks, and especially her massive literacy work sending millions of free books to children worldwide. The conversation then turns to the show’s ongoing August campaign with Food for the Poor: a determined final push to secure full-year food security for a minimum of 375 children in Latin America and the Caribbean. With matching gifts doubling every donation, Bunkley and guest Zuley urgently appeal for the last remaining children ($80 feeds one child for a year / 4.6 cents a day), sharing powerful field stories of hunger, resilience, and hope while celebrating listener gifts that steadily close the gap. The hour also notes Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Operation Statewide Shield recovering 163 endangered children and features caller insights, bilingual encouragement, and a strong call to action via phone, website, and text.

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