Twenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, an entire generation of Americans has grown up knowing 9/11 as history rather than personal memory. One effort to make sure the day continues to have meaning is 9/11 Day.  I discussed it with Jay Winuk, co-founder of 9/11 Day.

 

AND, from rats in subway tunnels to raccoons raiding garbage cans - our cities are becoming some of the world's newest ecosystems.  In his fascinating new book, Our Wild Familiars, award-winning writer and epidemiologist Dr. Dan Werb explores how wildlife isn't just surviving alongside us, it's evolving because of us.

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

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

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9/11 and Ecosystems

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Identity theft used to mean somebody got your credit-card number or Social Security number. Today, criminals can get into your phone, take over your accounts and even use AI to sound—or look—like someone you trust. I discussed how we could protect ourselves with Eva Velasquez – CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.

 

AND, Artificial Intelligence is already in our classrooms whether schools and teachers are ready for it or not.  I spoke with Joy Okoro, Chief Impact & Operating Officer at Teach For America about best practices for students, teachers and parents.

ID Theft and AI

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We’ve been told to fear carbs, avoid fat, ditch gluten, stop eating after 7 and occasionally “detox” our bodies — but how much of that is actually backed by science? Mayo Clinic dietitian Tara Schmidt joined me for a fun chat the facts and myths about nutrition.

 

AND, this summer marks two of the most significant moments in Anne Frank's story. Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, told me about their newest exhibit. 

Anne Frank and Nutrition

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For years, doctors have warned that antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest public health threats of our time. Now, as home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics become more widely marketed, Dr. Peter Papadakos , Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Rochester, is concerned about their dangers to an unknowing public.

 

AND, August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, and while SMA was once considered one of the most devastating genetic diseases affecting children, the last decade has brought remarkable breakthroughs. Jamie Gibson, Chief Development Officer at CureSMA.Org discussed it with me.

Health Kits and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

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