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Melva Mack: More Than A Calendar Date

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 3:52


Melva Mack shares what Black History Month means to her.

Steven Birenbaum: Merrily, I Roll

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 3:58


As a lifelong cyclist, Steven Birenbaum shares his insights on his morning commute.

Stephanie Rapp: Put A Leash On

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 3:59


Stephanie Rapp shares why it's important to keep dogs leashed.

Steven Birenbaum: Merrily, I Roll

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:58


As a lifelong cyclist, Steven Birenbaum shares his insights on his morning commute.

Craig Isom: Keeping Things Civil

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:58


Craig Isom shares about his experience serving on a civil grand jury.

Ashwini Gangal: Meaning Behind the Name

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 3:48


Ashwini Gangal shares about the importance of holding on to names.

Masao Tong: Talk to the Hand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 3:59


Masao Tong shares about what he's learned about the versatility of the hands.

Evan Ho: A Dog's Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 3:35


Evan Ho shares his views on different dog breeds and raising his son.

Natasha Mar: More Than A Medal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 3:41


Natasha Mar reflects on why she loves dancing.

Vedant Hathalia: Use Responsibly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 3:54


Vedant Hathalia shares about his experiences with AI and what he thinks can be improved.

Marilyn Englander: Call Me By Your Name

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 3:55


Marilyn Englander explains why it's important to learn people's names.

Negar Ajayebi: What Home Means to Me

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 3:55


Negar Ajayebi shares how her perception of home has changed after moving to the United States.

Caregiver Dilemmas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 3:50


Larry Lee shares about the challenges of taking care of his aging parents.

Vicki Larson: No Need to Conform

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 3:48


With Valentine's Day approaching, Vicki Larson shares why it's OK to not feel pressured to celebrate

Veronica Wong: Enjoying the Return

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 4:00


Veronica Wong shares about what she's learned from traveling the world.

Andrew Dickson: Opinions Vary

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 3:54


Andrew Dickson shares about why it's important to appreciate nature and shared outdoor spaces.

Richard Swerdlow: Costs of Living

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 3:55


Richard Swerdlow weighs in on how risings costs for groceries, healthcare and housing can have a negative impact.

Aniyah Zamora: In Seasons, Not Seconds

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 3:45


Aniyah Zamora shares how gardening and art helped her to learn how to slow down.

Ashley Lee: Different Parts of Me

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 3:42


Ashley Lee shares about her names and choosing an identity.

Maxine Rose Schur: The Things We Hold Dear

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 4:00


Maxine Rose Schur shares about what it means to hold on to precious items from family members who have passed away.

Dee Seligman: A Second Chance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 3:59


Dee Seligman shares about her experience volunteering at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

Abhay Dandekar: Nurturing Trust

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 3:54


On National Pediatrician Day, Abhay Dandekar shares why it's important to build trust with patients.

Daedalus Howell: Embracing Mediocrity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 3:58


Daedalus Howell shares about the challenges in his creative process as a writer and filmmaker.

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Carlos Roig: Thankful for the Food

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 3:55


Carlos Roig shares about his upbringing, farming and the importance of food.

Nicole Reynoso: Hope in the Face of Peril

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 3:55


Nicole Reynoso weighs in on the challenges educators, parents and students face and why she remains hopeful.

Theresa Nelson: A Plan to Give Back

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 3:47


Theresa Nelson shares how her family gives back to worthy causes.

Christina Matua: A Greener Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 3:53


Christina Matua reflects on her neighborhood and why environmental health matters.

Aditi Desai: The Power of Lovingkindness

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 3:57


After a traumatic event, Aditi Desai shares how she plans to move forward.

Andrea Ibanez Terrazas: The Geography of Opportunity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 3:53


Andrea Ibanez Terrazas shares about her upbringing and how zip codes play a role in accessibility.

Eva Meyersson Milgrom: The Aging Myth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 3:47


Eva Meyersson Milgrom shares about her experiences aging and forming a new social group.

Anupama Shetty: The Reading Routine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 3:59


Anupama Shetty shares how reading with her children is a mutually beneficial experience.

Stacey Kertsman: Cultivating Curious Minds

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 3:58


Stacey Kertsman shares her concerns teaching students with the rise of AI.

Nate Seltenrich: A Change in Seasons

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 3:59


Nate Seltenrich reflects on his connection to nature and seasonal changes.

Isabel Goldberg: Coming of Age

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 4:01


Isabel Goldberg shares about her Jewish upbringing and having a Bat Mitzvah.

Blake Danielewicz: Persistence Pays Off

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 3:26


Blake Danielewicz shares how his perseverance after a knee injury led him back to playing sports.

Saki Shudo: The Steps That Stayed With Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 3:53


After a gymnastics injury, Saki Shudo learned the importance of appreciating one's health.

Nissi Baguma: Artistic Expression

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 3:57


After taking an art class, Nissi Baguma learned how to embrace imperfections.

Kylie Liu: Cherish the Moment

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 3:56


The loss of a loved one allowed Kylie Liu to reflect on how she spends time with others.

Maddox McClellan: A Perfect Miss

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 3:44


Maddox McClellan shares how he gained confidence to improve at playing water polo.

Rod Campbell: A Real Role Model

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 3:50


Rod Campbell shares about a role model in his life and why they are so important for children.

Susan DeMersseman: Plan For Success

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 4:03


Susan DeMersseman shares how she plans to accomplish her New Year's resolutions.

Beth Touchette: The Blue Lights

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 3:53


Beth Touchette reflects on her family's tradition of hanging Christmas lights.

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