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  • Hearts and Hospitals

    Hearts and Hospitals
    Feb 25 2026
    For some reason, when we think of heart disease in our country, we think it only affects men. But, the number of women diagnosed with heart disease every year is significant. Celina Gorre CEO of WomenHeart and I discussed the disconnect. AND, you’d think a hospital is one of the safest places you could go in our society, but that hasn’t always been the case. But, not for the reasons you’d think. Dr Chris DeRienzo, Chief Physician Executive and Senior Vice President at the American Hospital Association told me about the strides they’ve made in improving outcomes.

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    30 Min.
  • Black History and Eating Disorders

    Black History and Eating Disorders
    Feb 18 2026
    Manny Munoz discusses the history behind Black History Month this year because, if the math is right, this marks the 50th anniversary of our country officially recognizing February as Black History Month. Manny Munoz spoke with the Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, author of Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation From the Inside Out, about its history and continued significance. AND, eating disorders affect millions of Americans, yet they are still widely misunderstood and often go undetected until serious harm is done. Registered dietitian Lee Cotton spoke with Manny Munoz about that issue and about February being National Eating Disorders Awareness Month.

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    30 Min.
  • Big Game and Black History Month

    Big Game and Black History Month
    Feb 12 2026
    Sunday evening well over 100-million Americans will be tuning in to watch the Super Bowl, but many wont be watching for the game or even the halftime show, they’ll be watching for the ads. Dave Shoffner of SpotBowl.Com AND, as we celebrate Black History Month, I thought it interesting to share an often overlooked chapter in American History an alliance between Native Americans and formerly Enslaved Black Families. Recounted in The book: The Free and the Dead – the untold story of the Black Seminole Chief, the Indigenous Rebel and America’s Forgotten War, by Jamie Holmes

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    30 Min.
  • DonorsChoose and Scams

    DonorsChoose and Scams
    Feb 3 2026
    IHeartRadio has been conducting a Thank a Teacher Campaign. That campaign has been powered by DonorsChoose. Manny Munoz got an update on the campaign from Alix Guerrier, the CEO of DonorsChoose. AND, more than 40 million Americans lost tens of billions of dollars last year alone to fraud, scams, and identity theft. Jonathan Walton is a victim-turned scam artist vigilante. He detailed his experience and how we can avoid becoming victims in his book titled Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves.

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    30 Min.
  • MLK and Blood Donor Month

    MLK and Blood Donor Month
    Jan 20 2026
    January of 1986 was the first official federal observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Manny Munoz discussed why we celebrate it and the day’s significance with historian Kenneth C. Davis, author of the “Don’t Know Much” series of books. His most recent is titled The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction. And January is National Blood Donor Month. While the title might be self-explanatory, the impact is much more than just a name. Rodney Wilson, national spokesperson for the Red Cross, told Manny Munoz how.

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    30 Min.
  • Wealth and Headlights

    Wealth and Headlights
    Jan 12 2026
    We’re living in a day and age where tens of millions of American families are working harder than ever, with less to show for it. Dr. Willie Jolley a Hall of Fame speaker and best-selling author spoke with Manny Munoz about his new book, Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better. And have you noticed that some of these modern, futuristic cars have the worst headlights? They can be and often are blinding to oncoming drivers. Manny Munoz discussed the issue with Dr. Peter Papadakos, Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Rochester.

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    30 Min.
  • Pets and S.A.D.

    Pets and S.A.D.
    Jan 6 2026
    Millions of Americans will either become new pet owners or receive a pet as a holiday gift. But too many go into pet ownership without a real understanding of the joys and responsibilities that come with it. Dr. Michael Bailey, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, discussed the issue with Manny Munoz. And this time of year, many of us are in the holiday spirit attending parties, gatherings, and celebrations. For others, though, it isn’t a very joyous time of year. Tens of millions of Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Dr. Matthew Rudorfer, Chief of the Psychopharmacology Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health, gave Manny Munoz some clarity on the issue.

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    30 Min.
  • New Year, New You

    New Year, New You
    Jan 5 2026
    It’s the time of year when many of us start thinking about a better version of ourselves making New Year’s resolutions, often focused on self-improvement. Invariably, most of those vows don’t stick. Manny Munoz spoke with Stephanie Stolzenbach, Senior Director of Individual and Family Therapy at Charlie Health, for advice on how to approach the idea more realistically. And music is something so many of us turn to manage stress, shift our mood, and more. Why does it help, and what makes music connect with us so deeply? Manny Munoz got answers from Dr. Robert Zatorre, a cognitive neuroscientist at McGill University and author of From Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It.

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    30 Min.