(00 - 3:22) Veterans Voices host Nick Toma bring us two recent updates - the first being Minooka resident Sean O’Shea talks about his time overseas guarding one of the world’s biggest villians – Saddam Hussein. On this episode of Veterans Voices host Nick Toma speaks with O’Shea as he recounts interactions with Saddam Hussein while holding him captive as a prisioner of war in Iraq. Then, Paul’s house is the latest resource available for homeless veterans in the area, and Nick Toma learns about the Kunkletown based transitional home in this episode of Veterans Voices. Paul’s house can aid vets with everything from mental health services to food.

(3:22 - 5:25) Frankie Warren is joined by Elaine Walker of the American Heart Association and the Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton to talk about the importance of CPR. Walker said public interest in learning how to perform CPR has increased. The two also discussed available CPR training and its importance. To learn more call the American Heart Association.

(5:26  - 15:29) Winter is here, and local tire expert Charles Neikam stops by the show to discuss winter safety tips and tricks when it comes to managing your vehicle. He tells listeners the different types of tires and what works best in snowy or icy conditions, and well as reading tire pressure and how to best maintain your vehicle in the cold months. 

(15:30 - ) 2026 means turning a new leaf, the the Greater Scranton YMCA is here to help its local community do just that! Meghan Carnevale returns to tell listeners that they can join the Y and pay no joiners fee in the month of January! The YMCA is a nonprofit and will not turn someone away for an inability to pay, with the help of community sponsor and fundraiser there are scholarship opportunities for memberships based on need. Top that end, the Greater Scranton Y is holding a triathlon fundraiser on January 24th at their Dunmore location. Learn more at www.GreaterScrantonYMCA.org