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  • Mister K & Company #16

    Mister K & Company #16
    Nov 18 2025
    It's flu season, which means it's time for a flu shot for most of us . . . especially for kids. Ken talks with a pediatric expert and nurse practitioner about the flu vaccine.
    Then, Warren Buffett's last letter as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. It was informative, and poignant. And Ken reads a portion of it.
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    23 Min.
  • Mister K & Company #15

    Mister K & Company #15
    Sep 26 2025
    A medically-focused episode of "Mister K and Company" this time:
    we'll talk about navigating food allergies and a new emergency treatment for allergic reactions, and later about a rare disease with no treatment called SCA. You'll find out what its full name is, and about a new campaign to raise awareness of it.
    We also have results of a new survey showing the best and worst cities for people with disabilities.
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    21 Min.
  • Mister K and Company #14

    Mister K and Company #14
    Sep 4 2025
    How is artificial intelligence making sports more interesting for the fan? As the U.S. Open continues in New York City, Ken talks with an IBM vice president about the company's AI initiatives with various sport and entertainment concerns. Then, as kids get back to school, there's a growing drive to send them to school in safer, lower-emission buses. Ken talks with the president and CEO of the non-profit Propane Education Research Council about the benefits of using propane-powered buses.
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    24 Min.
  • Mister K & Company #13

    Mister K & Company #13
    Jul 1 2025
    This time, Ken Johannessen talks about the construction boom in the U.S. with a reprsentative of a company that has recently become traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Also, some details abouts the upcoming July 4th special on PBS, and wrapping up with a former Miss California about National Mac and Cheese Day (who woulda thunk?)!
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    22 Min.
  • Mister K & Company #12 122024

    Mister K & Company #12 122024
    Dec 21 2024
    With the holidays approaching, Ken talks with "Fragrance King" Harry Slatkin about how to add a nice scent to your home for the season . . . and about how he developed a new candle with Elton John.
    Then, with disasters a common occurence now, Ken talks with the executive director of airbnb.org about how it provides free accomodations to people and families displaced by hurricanes, flooding, wildfires and the like.
    And which are the best cities in the USA to drive in? Which are the worst? Ken has the list, compiled by wallethub.com.
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    25 Min.
  • Mister K & Company #11 121724

    Mister K & Company #11 121724
    Dec 17 2024
    With the holiday season here, mental health issues become important - especially in rural areas where access to mental health resources are difficult, and even impossible to find. Ken speaks with Jeff Winton with the non-profit Rural Minds, and Nikki Shaffer with Pfizer, who have tips to cope with mental health issues during the holidays, and even any time of the year.

    There's also a message from U.S. Customs and Border Protection about their "Shop Smart" campaign to help consumers recognize the dangers of counterfeit and fake products.
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    26 Min.
  • Mister K and Company #10 120524

    Mister K and Company #10 120524
    Dec 6 2024
    It's the holiday season! This time, Ken talks with John Goodwin, the president of the Hollywood Christmas Parade about its history and what's in store this year (the parade will be broadcast on the CW Network on Saturday, December 14th). Then, it's the Salvation Army's turn, Ken talks with the Army's National Commander about the Red Kettle Campaign, as well as celebrity couple Carlos and Alexa PenaVega about volunteering for the Army. Plus: what are 2024's Most Fun Cities? Ken has WalletHub's annual list.
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    33 Min.
  • Mister K & Company #9 111824

    Mister K & Company #9 111824
    Nov 19 2024
    It's the holiday season, and time to get a head start on your shopping! With Singles Day just past, Valerie Geenburg has an idea of where to go to get a great deal on gifts, and literally millions of gift ideas!
    Also, what's the difference between "healthspan" and "lifespan?" A new survey explores that, and Ken Johannessen talks about it with Holiday Durham of Amway Global.
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    17 Min.