Memorial Day is one of the most recognized holidays in our country, but many people don’t really understand the history behind it or even what the day is truly meant to honor.  I discussed true meaning and history of the holiday with historian Ken Davis….Author of the ”Don’t Know Much” series of books.  His website is DontKnowMuch.Com

 

AND, as we kick off summer, if you’ve got a dog or a cat, you know—they’re family. But if your pet had an emergency, would you know how to respond?  Clara Correa-Geraci, a Red Cross volunteer, had some advice which could help save your best friend’s life.

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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Memorial Day and Pet Health

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In the U.S., someone dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. Men face a higher risk, yet many are reluctant to see a doctor for regular screenings.  I spoke with Dr. Jane Wilcox, associate chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, about why Father’s Day is the perfect time to encourage dad to take care of his heart health.

 

AND, raising a kid in this day and age is arguably more difficult than it has ever been.  Whether it is screen time or social media, to on-line bullying and AI porn leading to unhealthy sleep and body-image issues, to depression......or even suicide.  I discussed it all with Dr. Tiffany Munzer, the lead author on our digital ecosystem policy for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Heart Disease and Social Media

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June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the numbers continue to raise concern. Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, while millions more young people are exposed to gun violence each year.

David Hayes Cox, a certified firearms instructor, has written a new book which aims to combat the issue.  It is titled: This Is a Gun

 

AND, firefighters, police officers and EMS crews depend on their hearing every day, but the constant exposure to sirens, radios, alarms and emergency equipment can take a real toll over time.   Dr. Ryan Potter, Vice President of Audiology at HearingLife joined me to discuss that and the overall issue of hearing loss.

National Gun Violence Awareness

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The World Cup is like the Olympics, Super Bowl and March Madness all rolled into one — a global event that stops entire countries in their tracks.  It gets under way this week and millions of Americans who may not normally watch soccer are suddenly getting curious about what makes the sport so beloved around the world.  I discussed it with Nick Greene - who explores the world-wide fascination with this sport in his new book How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius.

 

When school lets out for the summer, many thousands of kids across our country lose access to something families may rely on every day: school breakfasts and lunches. Food security.

Rachel Sabella, with No Kid Hunry.ORG, explained how widespread the issue is and what we can do about it.

The World Cup and No Kid Hungry

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Memorial Day and Pet Health

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