Episodios

  • AARP and Diabetic Retinopathy

    AARP and Diabetic Retinopathy
    Dec 1 2025
    It’s one of the stark realities of the world we live in today… 1 in 4 Americans serve as caregivers, with millions providing care for loved ones with disabilities or complex medical conditions. Manny Munoz discussed it with Megan O’Reilly, Vice President of Government Affairs for Health and Family at AARP. AND, nearly 40 million Americans have diabetes, and about half will develop diabetic retinopathy the leading cause of irreversible blindness in working-age adults. Manny got insight on the illness from Dr. Geoffrey Emmerson, President of the American Society of Retina Specialists.

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  • Football and Campus Safety

    Football and Campus Safety
    Sep 12 2025
    A new school year means more than just back-to-school shopping it’s also Campus Safety Awareness Month. Manny talks with Laura Egan, Interim Associate Executive Director at the Clery Center, about what students and families need to know.

    Plus, with football season kicking off, Manny dives into the magic behind the gameday experience. Veteran sports event director and author Don Costante shares insights from his book BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Event Presentation.

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  • 9/11 and Blood Cancer Awareness

    9/11 and Blood Cancer Awareness
    Sep 5 2025
    It’s been 24 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. The unity that once brought us together has faded, but each year we honor the anniversary through the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. Manny speaks with Jay Winuk, Co-founder & Executive Vice President of 9/11 Day, about the importance of keeping that spirit alive.

    Plus, September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Leigh Clark, Sr. Director of Patient Programs at the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation, joins the conversation to share insights and resources for patients and families.

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  • Labor Day & Suicide Prevention

    Labor Day & Suicide Prevention
    Aug 29 2025
    This episode explores the history and meaning behind Labor Day with historian Kenneth C. Davis, author of the “Don’t Know Much” series. Plus, we recognize National Suicide Prevention Month with Bob Gebbia, CEO of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in an important conversation about raising awareness and taking action on mental health.

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  • Thank a Teacher & The Push for Mental Health in Schools

    Thank a Teacher & The Push for Mental Health in Schools
    Aug 22 2025
    On this episode, IHeartRadio’s Thank a Teacher Campaign powered by DonorsChoose takes center stage. Manny Munoz sat down with Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose, to dive into the impact this partnership is having on classrooms across the country.

    PLUS, Rawle Andrews, Jr., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, joins Manny to discuss a new survey revealing that most Americans want schools to step up with mental health education and connect students to the support they need.

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  • History of Golf and Roblox

    History of Golf and Roblox
    Aug 15 2025
    If football is America’s pastime, golf has become part of our DNA and August is National Golf Month. Manny Munoz sits down with Mike Trostel, Director of the World Golf Hall of Fame, to talk about the sport’s rich history and its lasting place in our culture.

    PLUS, with roughly 73 million kids playing Roblox, it’s more than just a game; it can be a playground for bullies and a target for predators. Manny talks with Nicky Jackson Colaco, VP and Global Head of Public Policy at Roblox, about new safety tools to help parents protect their kids online.

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  • The History of Beer and Vaccines

    The History of Beer and Vaccines
    Aug 8 2025
    Nothing hits the spot on a sweltering summer day quite like an ice-cold beer — and August just happens to be International Beer Month. Manny Munoz sits down with Dr. Malcolm Purinton of Northeastern University, who teaches the History of Beer, Alcohol, and Food, to explore the fascinating story behind the world’s favorite brew.

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  • The History of Beer and Vaccines

    The History of Beer and Vaccines
    Aug 8 2025
    Nothing hits the spot on a sweltering summer day quite like an ice-cold beer — and August just happens to be International Beer Month. Manny Munoz sits down with Dr. Malcolm Purinton of Northeastern University, who teaches the History of Beer, Alcohol, and Food, to explore the fascinating story behind the world’s favorite brew.

    💉 Then, with pandemic aftershocks still rippling and vaccine hesitancy on the rise, outbreaks of diseases like measles and whooping cough are making headlines again. Dr. Ulrich von Andrian, Professor of Immunopathology at Harvard Medical School and President of the American Association of Immunologists, joins Manny to explain why immunization matters now more than ever.

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