Operation Tidal Wave was one of the riskiest missions for B-24 Bombers during the Second World War.  The first-ever zero-altitude air raid, its objective was to destroy the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania that were estimated to provide 60% of Axis crude oil needs. 

In any single war story, there are thousands of stories inside the big story and on this EXTENDED PODCAST CUT of The Life Changing Weekend, we’re joined by author Jan Cress Dondi whose new book, THE NAVIGATOR’S LETTER, tells the true, inside story of this mission and its cost.  The book also follows the intertwined stories of her father and uncle, both B-24 Navigators who were captured as POW’s during Tidal Wave raids on Ploesti. 

Operation Tidal Wave was one of the riskiest missions for B-24 Bombers during the Second World War.&nbsp; The first-ever zero-altitude air raid, its objective was to destroy the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania that were estimated to provide 60% of Axis crude oil needs.&nbsp;
In any single war story, there are thousands of stories inside the big story and on this EXTENDED PODCAST CUT of The Life Changing Weekend, we&rsquo;re joined by author Jan Cress Dondi whose new book, THE NAVIGATOR&rsquo;S LETTER, tells the true, inside story of this mission and its cost.&nbsp; The book also follows the intertwined stories of her father and uncle, both B-24 Navigators who were captured as POW&rsquo;s during Tidal Wave raids on Ploesti.&nbsp;

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Life Changing Weekend 03-22-26 The Navigator's Letter - EXTENDED PODCAST CUT

While religion is generally declining in the U.S., a new Pew Research Center analysis from the Pew-Knight Initiative Research Report has examined the current impact of religious radio on American listeners.  To talk about the results of the survey and impact of religious broadcasting on our country, we’re joined today by one of the survey’s authors, Aaron Smith of Pew Research.

And then, according to a new survey commissioned by the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), 72% of people agree plasma donation is important, 79% of people have never donated plasma. This isn’t just an oversight; it’s a critical gap in understanding that can have major consequences for patients.  It can take 1,200 plasma donations to treat one person dealing with hemophilia – yet a lack of awareness of the impact of plasma donation is leading to a lack of donations.  To talk with us about this, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Keller, pediatric immunologist at Children’s National in Washington, D.C.

 

While religion is generally declining in the U.S., a new Pew Research Center analysis from the Pew-Knight Initiative Research Report has examined the current impact of religious radio on American listeners.&nbsp; To talk about the results of the survey and impact of religious broadcasting on our country, we&rsquo;re joined today by one of the survey&rsquo;s authors, Aaron Smith of Pew Research.
And then, according to a new survey commissioned by the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), 72% of people agree plasma donation is important,&nbsp;79% of people have&nbsp;never&nbsp;donated plasma.&nbsp;This isn&rsquo;t just an oversight; it&rsquo;s a critical gap in understanding that can have major consequences for patients.&nbsp; It can take 1,200 plasma donations to treat one person dealing with hemophilia &ndash; yet a lack of awareness of the impact of plasma donation is leading to a lack of donations.&nbsp; To talk with us about this, we&rsquo;re joined by <a href="https://research.childrensnational.org/people/keller-michael">Dr. Michael Keller</a>, pediatric immunologist at Children&rsquo;s National in Washington, D.C.
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After a childhood accident left our guest with a traumatic brain injury, he credits a therapist whose kindness taught him that his voice mattered.  It helped him build a foundation of confidence for life.  A former U.S. Navy officer, combat veteran, Fortune 50 executive, podcaster and author, he now brings that message of hope, confidence and MATTERING to young readers in his new book, YOU MATTER LUMA.  Our guest in this EXTENDED PODCAST CUT of The Life Changing Weekend is John R. Miles.

After a childhood accident left our guest with a traumatic brain injury, he credits a therapist whose kindness taught him that his voice mattered.&nbsp; It helped him build a foundation of confidence for life.&nbsp; A former U.S. Navy officer, combat veteran, Fortune 50 executive, podcaster and author, he now brings that message of hope, confidence and MATTERING to young readers in his new book, YOU MATTER LUMA.&nbsp; Our guest in this EXTENDED PODCAST CUT of The Life Changing Weekend is John R. Miles.

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Colorectal cancer is now diagnosed more often in adults younger than 50, and experts say symptoms are frequently overlooked or dismissed. Screening can help find cancer sooner or even prevent it, and experts say persistent symptoms should always be checked, no matter your age. Most people should begin screening at age 45, though some may need to start earlier, depending on individual risk.  To talk about this, we’re joined by Dr. Paula Denoya, MD, an expert fellow from the American College of Surgeons.

Colorectal cancer is now diagnosed more often in adults younger than 50, and experts say symptoms are frequently overlooked or dismissed. Screening can help find cancer sooner or even prevent it, and experts say persistent symptoms should always be checked, no matter your age. Most people should begin screening at age 45, though some may need to start earlier, depending on individual risk.&nbsp; To talk about this, we&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Paula Denoya, MD, an expert fellow from the American College of Surgeons.

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