Community Connection
Connecting with community leaders and organizations who work to improve the lives of San Diegans.
Episodes
October 19, 2025 • 31 mins
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. But do you even really know what Down Syndrome is? We discuss it with Kandi Pickard, CEO and President of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). Then, we’ve all heard of the common cold, the flu and COVID, but RSV is actually the leading cause of infant hospitalization every year in our country. Dr. Juanita Mora, Immunologist and National Spokesperson for the American Lung A...
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October 13, 2025 • 31 mins
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we get some insight into that and more with Dr. Mediget Teshome, Vice-Chair, American College of Surgeons Cancer Surgery Standards Program. October is also Hate Crimes Awareness Month. It is an issue that has gotten increased attention in our country because of a soaring number of cases. We discuss it with Mic...
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September 30, 2025 • 31 mins
They range from important, like Cancer or Domestic Violence Awareness to National Tequila or Donut Day. But do you ever wonder how that whole thing got started? We learn about the fun and interesting history of the National Day Calendar from its founder Marlo Anderson. Then, this is the time of year... We discuss the importance of the flu vaccine with Dr. Diego Hijano Infectious Disease expert, St. Jude Children's Research Hospita...
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September 22, 2025 • 29 mins
We speak with MCAS Miramar Commanding Officer Erik Herrmann about this weekend's Miramar Air Show, Its history and what it means to San Diego.
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September 15, 2025 • 33 mins
A new school year is under way, not only for school children, but for colleges and universities. Because of that, September is Campus Safety Awareness Month. We discuss this with Laura Egan, Interim Associate Executive Director at the Clery Center. Then, another football season is under way. Sports have become our number one escape, but do you know what goes into making the gameday experience memorable? We receive some insights f...
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September 8, 2025 • 29 mins
It is hard to imagine that it has been 24-years since the 9/11 terror attacks. The unity we all felt in the days and months afterward, have long evaporated. But, on the anniversary each year we commemorate the 9/11 day of service and remembrance. We discuss this with Jay Winuk, Co-founder & Executive Vice President of 9/11 Day. Then, September is Blood Cancer Awareness month. Leigh Clark, Sr. Director, Patient Programs with the...
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September 2, 2025 • 33 mins
The Labor Day weekend is upon us, for most of us that means a day at the beach, or a BBQ, the traditional end of summer….or the start of a new school year. But why DO we celebrate Labor Day? We got some answers from historian Kenneth C Davis. Author of the ‘Don’t Know Much’ series of books. His website; DontKnowMuch.Com. Then, September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It serves as a call to action to raise awareness of ou...
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August 25, 2025 • 29 mins
iHeartRadio has been conducting a Thank a Teacher Campaign, which has been powered by DonorsChoose. We speak with Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose to learn more about the group. Then, awle Andrews, Jr., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, joined us to talk about a new survey finding most Americans want schools to provide mental health education and connect students to support.
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August 18, 2025 • 29 mins
If football has become America’s pastime, then it is fair to say golf has become embedded in our sporting and leisure culture. Well, August happens to be National Golf Month. Mike Trostel, Director of the World Golf Hall of Fame, joins us to discuss that and the history of the game. Then, roughly 73-million kids in our country play Roblox. That makes the game prime hunting ground for not only bullying, but for online predators. ...
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August 11, 2025 • 30 mins
This week we speak with The Regular Cutups of San Diego County, the latest recipient of KOGO's George Chamberlin Community Leadership Award.
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August 4, 2025 • 30 mins
It is one of the biggest concerns for parents raising kids in the digital, social media age, dealing with screen time and the potential dangers that brings with it. We discuss with Dr. Kara Alaimo, associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her most recent book is titled “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back”. Then, some of the greatest in med...
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July 28, 2025 • 29 mins
We hear about them all the time, food recalls because of salmonella, e-coli, or some other thing we can’t even pronounce. But, what are they really? How do they infect our food supply? More importantly, how do we protect ourselves? We get some answers from Sandra Eskin is a former top official at the USDA, she’s now CEO at Stop Foodborne Illness. AND, the name may elicit snickers, but Restless Leg Syndrome is a serious issue tha...
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July 21, 2025 • 29 mins
Did you know that last year alone, more than 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States? We speak with AAA’s Mark Jenkins about how it happens, how to protect yourself and July being Vehicle Threat Prevention Month. It is summer, that means we’re spending more time outdoors... that means sun exposure, and one thing is for sure… most of us don’t do nearly enough to protect our skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Becky Kamowi...
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July 14, 2025 • 32 mins
GLP-1s: They are arguably the hottest drug since Viagra and, without a doubt, leaving a bigger influence on our country's population and culture than Viagra. What is it and how did it become such a phenomenon? We get some answers from Dave Knapp, host of the On The Pen podcast, author of Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen. Then,
Meningitis: You’ve likely heard of it, but do you know what it is? It is...
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July 6, 2025 • 31 mins
The July 4th Independence Day Holiday has come and gone, but it is never too late to learn about the true history of July 4th. We discuss with historian Kenneth C Davis, author of the ‘Don’t Know Much’ series of books. His website is: DontKnowMuch.com. Then, most of us just think of sunglasses as a fashion statement, but they’re much more than that. We speak with Popular Science’s Sara Durn about her article titled: The Evolution...
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June 30, 2025 • 29 mins
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month isn’t until September, but on June 28th Gild Radner would’ve turned 79. Gilda’s Clubs nationwide are using the date to bring national attention to a disease that affects over 19,000 women every year in our country. We discuss it with Kristian White, Vice President of Gilda’s Club South Florida. AND, The saying is ‘It’s a Man’s World’ - but glass ceilings have been being shattered for generations, by...
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June 22, 2025 • 31 mins
Our children and teens are increasingly being targeted by online predators wanting to exploit, abuse and sextort them. With June being Internet Safety Month, we discussed these things with former Florida State Senator Lauren Book a child-abuse survivor, advocate, and founder of the nonprofit Lauren’s Kids to educate families. Then, kids these days are entering puberty earlier than they ever have. Why is it happening, what problem...
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June 16, 2025 • 31 mins
In the U.S., someone dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. Men face a higher risk, yet many are reluctant to see a doctor for regular screenings. We spoke with Dr. Jane Wilcox, Associate Chief of Cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, about why Father’s Day is the perfect time to encourage dad to take care of his heart health. Then, Men…Father’s deal with as many mental health issues as women do, some you might be surprised to h...
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June 9, 2025 • 30 mins
If you’re a dog person, only other dog people can relate to the relationship we have with our pets. To help explain it,we spoke with Mark Sutherland, Director and human in the film Abby’s List: A Dogumentary. Then, roughly 10% of Americans have some sort of ‘life threatening’ food allergy. Millions of others live with other food allergies. We discussed it with Dr. Sung Poblete, CEO of Food Allergy Research and Education.
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June 2, 2025 • 29 mins
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. We discussed that and our nation’s gun violence epidemic with Dr. Cassandra Crifasi, co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at Johns Hopkins University. And, some of the greatest in medical breakthroughs these days are being made in Alzheimer's Disease....but, those breakthroughs dont happen without research. We spoke with Dr. Doris Molina-Henry is an Assistant Professor...
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