We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Where AI is headed in 2026 & how parents and educators can better protect kids online this year.
Guest: Angela Nakalembe (pronounced Neck-Ah-LAM-BAY)– chemical engineer by trade – now  works for YouTube as the company’s engineering program manager for trust and safety.

"I WISH I’D QUIT SOONER: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss."
Guest: Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett - workplace and organizational psychologist

The Boston accent is disappearing…come how and is that a good thing?
Guest: Marjorie Whittaker – speech language pathologist – founder of the Whittaker Group

Look Twice: Your Guide to Staying Safe in an Unsafe World – helping everyday people spot risks before they become problems — at home, at work, on the road and in public spaces.
Guest: Tim Beard – Author - former CIA officer and security expert