The Adam Ritz Show

This episode starts with Halloween Fun Runs. Running or walking a 5K or Half marathon to raise money for charity wearing a Halloween Costume is scary fun, for a great cause. Adam and Jay cover some costume ideas that are great for a fun run, like not wearing a mask so you can breathe! Other segments include; Colder weather is here. Before it gets too cold now is the time to check your furnace; It's Flu Shot season; and more. Wind and cold weather. Woman wearing coat, scarf and knit hat outdoors. Female person walks in nature

We begin the show taking a look at American Zoos, with the national news story of a spotless giraffe born at a Tennessee Zoo this week. Other segments include; Actor Cole Hauser from Yellowstone and his Bourbon & Bonfires Charity; Rock Stars former careers as teachers; A new search for the Loch Ness monster; A Wallaby rescue; and more.

On this show we begin with the inspiring story of Nik Nikic, a 21 year old Special Olympics athlete who just became the first person with Downs Syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon. He beat the 17 hour cutoff, and is now recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. Congratulation Nic for this inspiring feat! We also discuss a holiday charity to help the less fortunate called The Get Together Foundation. In addition we go over some tips to get your household ready for the upcoming winter months, including Furnace tune-ups, smoke detector testing, and more.

We begin the show with Mark Backes, a 60 year old California man who is running across America to raise awareness and funding for Parkinsons Disease thru the Michael J Fox Foundation. His father had Parkinsons, and his wife was just diagnosed, which inspired the 3000 mile journey that will take about 75 days. Other segments include; Last minute precautions for the Total Solar Eclipse; A Speech Fasting study shows not speaking until noon will reduce blood pressure and provide stress health benefits; A chocolate Easter Egg charity in the UK raises $3000 pounds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, and inspires Nestle to get involved to make it bigger and better next year; An Australian woman founds The Good Council For Redistribution, which will collect 50 random people to help her donate $27 million; and more.

We start the show and the new month of December, with a report on Karing For Kids. Karing For Kids is a charity founded by Hucks Market, a convenience store chain in the midwest. Adam was honored to emcee the recent Karing For Kids golf outing and banquet. Other segments include; A Sock Drive by Orange Theory Fitness; Financing your holiday gifts with a new credit card; Tips to avoid grogginess in the morning; Tampa Bay Lightening hockey player donates to Tampa Bay Thrives; Alzheimers Research update; and more.

We begin this episode with the new class of films added this week to the Library of Congress National Film Registry, bringing the total to 875 films. Titles include Home Alone, Fame, Terminator 2, 12 Years A Slave, Nightmare Before Christmas, among others. Other segments include; UPS is now using AI to track the homes with the highest risk of Package Theft, and offers alternative delivery options so those homes receive their packages; When is the best time for kids and teenagers to get a smart phone to avoid smart phone addiction; Tipping advice; and more.

This show begins with the Chicago Ducky Derby, which raised nearly half a Billion Dollars for the Special Olympics of Illinois by dumping 90,000 rubber duckies into the Chicago River. Other segments include; Polish Ultra Swimmer breaking a world record of swimming for 55 hours straight to raise $200,000 for the Cancer Fighters Foundation; Mother Nature has provided some extreme weather reminding us to stay alert when it comes to weather events; Controlling the Python population in Florida; Foo Fighters release a live album for charity; Hotel Room internet hackers; and more.

We begin this show with a wrap up of a charity event benefitting Music Giving Hope, where over $12,000 was raised for the Detroit Youth Choir thru a live and silent auction, at an evening hosted by Adam Ritz. The evening featured a live performance from Walter Egan, Peter Beckett of Player, andJohn Ford Coley. Other segments include; Michael J. For being awarded the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his efforts as a Parkinson's Disease ambassador; A new app that scans a food product's bar code in the grocery to let you know the nutritional value; Tip culture; Japanese cooling innovation; and more.

We begin the show with a recent award Keith Urban won recognizing his charity work with the St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Since 1989 Urban has raised more than $1 Billion for St. Judes. Other segments include; A restoration project at The Alamo in San Antonio, due to be complete in early 2028; A recent study about the health benefits of boring repetitive meals; Boring Healthy Meals; A sleep study about the benefits of short naps, even a 5 minute nap can be helpful and recharge your batteries; and more.

We begin with a recent charity event in Detroit that Adam had the pleasure to host and emcee. An acoustic performance with Walter Egan, Peter Beckett of Player, and John Ford Coley to raise money for the Detroit Youth Choir. $20,000 was raised for the music education and performing arts organization to help these kids age 8 to 18 reach their dreams. Other segments include; an update on a law called The Sunshine Protection Act which deals with making Daylight Savings Time permanent; Scammers are now using FaceTime to steal money; The Doobie Brothers honor the late Dave Mason in Carson City by helping his foundation called Sound Ideas; A recent study says being social has health benefits; and more. Screenshot

We begin this show with a charity gala event in Detroit to benefit the Detroit Youth Choir thru the Music Giving Hope foundation. Peter Beckett from Player, Walter Egan, and John Ford Coley will perform acoustic sets at the Roostertail downtown on the river in Detroit on Thursday July 18. For ticket info and to learn how to donate go to YachtRockDetroit.com. Other segments include; The lead singer of The Offspring, Dexter Holland, is also a pilot who volunteers his time to fly special needs individuals to their health care appointments thru an organization called Angel Flight; A NJ charity called Table to Table is taking leftovers from World Cup celebrations to help feed the needy; and more

Entrepreneur John Wechsler works with kids across America, to spark the entrepreneur in them. From Lemonade Stands for 3rd graders, to Science Labs for teenagers, John has a passion for inspiring kids to become the world's next great Entrepreneurs. John is the Founder and CEO of Spokenote, learn more at Spokenote.com.

We begin the show with a discussion of your Character being caught on Camera, after a NY Executive was fired for going viral after dumping garbage on the sidewalk and stealing a NY Trash Can. Other segments include; Physicians warn that Sunscreen Misinformation is being spread on social media for clicks; Traffic cams are monitoring more than just speed thru work zones to keep both road workers and drivers safe; Alice Cooper's Teen Center Foundation; Porch Piracy Awareness; and more.

We begin the show with a recent study and research that supports the benefits of Dad Jokes, and the bond between child and father. Other segments include; Severe weather awareness; The City of Hope Gala Concert in LA benefitting Cancer Research, starring Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge, and Jackson Browne; Saving money at the grocery with Store Brands over Name Brands; Carlos Santanna performing in his 59th years to bring hope and courage to fans; and more.

We begin the show with a story that makes us tired just talking ab out it… 23 year old Henry Moores is running 50 marathons this year in 50 different states to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer. Other segments include; With grocery prices still hurting pocket books, Amazon is giving away $10,000 gift cards; A recent study on Financial Independence; After age 40, staying active and building muscle mass leads to a longer life; The health benefits of after dinner activity verses doom scrolling on the couch; and more.

We begin the show with Alzheimer's Awareness Month. To learn more about Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health and other Dementia's head to ALZ.org. You can also donate there to help fund research to hopefully cure Alzheimers and other Dementias. Other segments include; We are beginning the height of Travel Season and Road Trips, and we share a few tips to save you money and keep you safe; Police refer to the next 3 months as ‘The 100 Deadliest Days' due to increase road travel, longer days, drunk and distracted driving, and over confidence outside of winter driving; A recent study shows drinking coffee may help your mood and reduce anxiety; A charity lunch with Warren Buffet and Steph Curry raised $9 million for Buffet's and Curry's charities; and more. A skeleton behind the wheel of an SUV, distracted by his cell phone. He is also not wearing a seatbelt.

We begin with a charity concert in Louisville, KY called Kosair Live. The event takes place at the KFC Yum center on July 18, and benefits Kosair for Kids, a charity helping the well being and health of children in Kentucky. Performers include American Idol alum Hanna Harper, Richard Marx, Richard Page of Mr. Mister, and more. Other segments include; A report on Tick Bites for you and your pets; Sun Block and Sun Protection awareness; the first Hot Car warning of the season; Songs For Hope piano donations in NYC; and more.

This episode begins with a scam alert that is centered around Jury Duty. Scammers pose as Law Enforcement Officers own your county sheriff department and threaten arrest if you don't pay the fine for missing Jury Duty. Other segments include; Freezing your credit to protect your self against scammers; A Sleep Study showcasing the health benefits of getting the proper amount of sleep; Vitamin D and the health benefits including extending life expectancy; Tax deductions info; and more.

We begin the show with an appreciation of the U.S. Military Service Members in light of the national story of the Air Force rescue of 11 people in the Atlantic Ocean. A small plane crashed 50 miles off the coast of Florida, and the 11 people were rescued in a raft. Amazingly on 3 people had minor injuries. Other segments include; the history and distinction of Memorial Day vs Veterans Day; The return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award; A new passport design from the State Department; Tips to increase motivation at work; and more. 31st Rescue Squadron pararescuemen conduct hoist operations aboard the Landing Craft Utility, Fort McHenry, Nov. 10, 2021. The pararescue mission is to rescue, recover, and return American or allied forces in times of danger or extreme duress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

We begin this show discussing The BMW Charity Pro-Am this June 4 at the Country Club of Spartanburg and Thornblade Club. The celebrity Pro-Am will feature Bill Murray, Patrick Warburton, Roger Clemens, etc, and will raise $8.5 million for 9 charities. Other segments include; A Mother's Day survey of what to get mom. 42% of moms say they want more time to herself, and more help from family members; Furniture on the curbside is trash to treasure; A survey says that College students working a job, doubles your chance of getting a job after graduation; US soldiers attacked by a bear during training exercise; and more.

We begin the show with a foundation called Legacy of Life, which just surpassed the $1 Million mark. Legacy of Life raises funds and awareness for Congentital Heart Disease. Legacy of Life donated the million dollars to the American Heart Association. Other segments include; A bio tech company working on anti aging drugs for dogs; Tips to save you gas and gas money; Artemis moon exploration recap; The best retirement states; and more.

We begin this show with a discussion of Distracted Driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and a perfect time to talk about the safety and laws related to texting and driving, distracted driving, and hands free driving. Other segments include; A Pollen Count warning. This year is predicted to have higher Pollen Counts than usual, so stock up on tissues!; The Door Way Effect, which describes walking into a room and forgetting what you were looking for in that room; The national law on Real ID; A Bananas health benefit update; and more.

We begin the day with a nod to Golf Outing season. With the warmer temperatures arriving, Golf Outings will be a great way to spend your entertainment dollar to have some fun while still raising money for a great cause. Other segments include; A new Scam Alert involving a fake product recall on recent Amazon purchases; the USPS is having revenue problems, and will not be able to pay their employees by February of 2027; A new study shows walking in silence has health benefits; A Sleep Technique to help you fall asleep faster; and more.

We begin the show with a recent award Keith Urban won recognizing his charity work with the St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Since 1989 Urban has raised more than $1 Billion for St. Judes. Other segments include; A restoration project at The Alamo in San Antonio, due to be complete in early 2028; A recent study about the health benefits of boring repetitive meals; Professors can tell if a term paper was written by AI by the constant use of the term ‘moreover'; A sleep study about the benefits of short naps, even a 5 minute nap can be helpful and recharge your batteries; and more.

[powepress] This show begins with a discussion of Charity Auctions, with the example of the 1800's era Levi Jeans that were sold at auction for $76,000. Other segments include an “Office' themed Bar Crawl for charity in Ohio for the Make A Wish Foundation; Police vs Firefighter Hockey game, Battle of The Badges, raising money for the Make A Wish Foundation; Rob Hale, co-owner of the Boston Celtics, committing to give away $1 Million a week to Boston area charities in a calendar year for a total of $52 Million; supporting and enjoying State Parks; and more.

We begin the show with a discussion about Gambling. $3.3 Billion is wagered on the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament alone. If you or someone you know is having a problem with Gambling, find more information ConcernCenter.com or GambleAware.org. Other reports include; FOMO on Tin Tok is leading to addictive behavior; A Dementia Report, listing the red flags to look for in Dementia; and more.

On this encore presentation, we begin with an interview from Murray State University in Kentucky. We speak with Cam Petty, a member of the MSU Racers football team. He's also a representative on the SAAC, Student Athlete Advisory Council. Cam shares with us a few of the Community Service initiatives he and his teammates are doing this semester. We also take a look at Olympic Athletes who have sold their Gold Medal to raise money for charities and foundations. This fall, Bill Russel will sell his 1956 US Olympic Gold Medal we won as the Captain of the USA Basketball Team, to raise money for his mentoring foundation. We also take a look at an NFL player from the Colts named Kenny Moore, and his work with a charity called A Kid Again.

We begin this show with a quick discussion on the Time Change, Seasonal Depression, and the advantages to your health of a longer day with more sunlight. Segments include; Jersey Mikes Day of Giving, which raised $30 million dollars for charity last year alone. This is the 16th year for the charity, which donates all sales from Wednesday March 25th to the Special Olympics USA Games; A new study from Harvard reveals the amount of fatal car crashes increases on days when new music is released, due to distracted driving; Driverless Taxi update; and more.

We begin the show with a charity concert event in Marion, IL called Will Rock For Food. Christopher Cross will headline and perform on June 19 to raise money and awareness for the Marion Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen. Other segments include; Rock band Metallica is awarded a Red Cross Gala Award for their efforts organizing and promoting Blood Drives; A Julien Auction to raise money for the Gibson Gives Benefit, with signed guitars from The Doobie Brothers, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, and more; A report on Intermittent Fasting vs Traditional Dieting; Babysitting is now $19 to $29 per hour; A report on keeping fit and how it relates to staying calm under pressure; and more.

We begin the show with a nod to the Connor Kasin Foundation. Connor Kasin was a young hockey player who lost his life at 17 years old due to a heart attack. During this Heart Health Awareness Month, the Connor Kasin Foundation is raising awareness for EKG Scans and Heart Health. Other segments include; Real estate statistics according to Zillow; The top 5 Credit Score factors to help your Credit Score; Tommy Iommi, from Black Sabbath, signed guitar sold for $60,000 at auction with proceeds going to a hospital charity; and more.

This show features an Interview with Dr. Lowell Wightman. Dr. Wightman has dedicated over 30 years to the study of defining positive mindset, and applies practical methods to improve leadership style. He is a Mental Performance Coach, and has worked with Professional Athletes, Student Athletes, and Corporate Leaders. His new book, Coach Me Up, is available where you buy books.

We begin talking about Cyber Crimes, and the red flags to look for with sophisticated Cyber Scams. For more info go to ScamSpotter.org. Other segments include; An Obesity Study and health report; The Metallica Scholars Program for scholarship winners to attend Trade School; Support your local Girl Scouts with their world famous Cookie Drive. It's Girl Scout Cookie time; and more.

On this show we begin with a website called ScamSpotter.org, which is a great resource to help fight the billions in fraud that happens from the Cyber Scammers. Other segments include; An Alzheimers Research Study about an experimental drug that is showing improvement in mice; The CDC lists the healthiest fruits and vegetables; A study reveals less than 7 hours of sleep a night can affect life expectancy; De icing your windshield with a potato is NOT recommended; and more.

We begin this show and the new year with a discussion about Resolutions. We take a deep dive into New Years Resolutions… From how many of us participate in making Resolutions, to how many quit, and how to best make them work. Other segments include; Philanthropist Warren Buffet giving to charity; Health experts say sleeping nude provides health benefits; Dry January, not drinking alcohol for the month leads to many quitting the bottle forever; and more.

This episode features an interview with Brenda Kaye. Brenda is an expert in Hypnosis. We discuss how Hypnosis can help with several topics we often discuss on this Public Affairs show including Weight Loss, Anxiety, Quitting Smoking, and even Infertility. Brenda Kaye is headquartered in Denver, CO. Learn more about Brenda at www.BrendaHypnotist.com.

We begin this show with a discussion of Peter Billingsley working with the Raising Canes Foundation this holiday season. Peter famously played Ralphie in the classic holiday film A Christmas Story. Peter has loaned a few of his items from his personal collection, including the Red Rider BB Gun and the Pink Bunny Suit to Raising Canes for the chicken restaurant to showcase in their Time Square NYC location to raise awareness for their charity and foundation work. Other segments include; The Marshal Mathers Foundation helped more than 1200 children in the Detroit area this holiday season. Eminem, aka Marshall Mathers, has donated more than $200,000 in the last 2 years to the Wolverine Human Services to help needy children in Michigan; An 88 year old Army Vet who works at a grocery store went viral, and strangers from across the country donated more than $1.3 million for the gentleman to finally be able to retire; and more.

We begin the show with an update on Bobby Kimball and his battle with FTD Dementia. Booby was the original lead singer of hit makers Toto, and live with Frontal Temporal Dementia. To learn more or make a donation to Dementia Research visit DementiaSociety.org. Other segments include; The last tech in Smart Earrings, very similar to smart watches, that measure health data and sleep patterns; Rock star Alice Cooper and his 23rd annual Christmas Concert to raise money for his charity Solid Rock Teen Center; A recent study shows cheese consumption can lower your risk of Dementia' and more.

This show begins with a discussion of the Power Of Love gala in Las Vegas on February 14. The gala will honor the great Kenny Loggins, and raise money and awareness for Hearth Health thru the Power of Love foundation, based out of Cleveland. Other segments include; the top Holiday songs; and more.

[shortcode] We begin the show with mention of a new Christmas Album from 90 year old Herb Alpert. The brass musician is an inspiration still touring and making music at the age of 90. Other segments include; A new study shows listening to music can reduce the risk of Dementia by 70%; Excessive smart phone use can result in Tech Neck, causing pain and medical issue including Spinal Degeneration; Joe Walsh's Life's Been Good Charity Auction; and more.

We begin the show with a discussion of AED's, Automated External Defibrillators. The machines cost about $2500, and can save 40,000 American lives per year that suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Other segments include; Chick Filet experimenting with a vending machine in a Children's Hospital in Georgia; an Auction in Nashville TN benefitting Music Cares, with items from Kirk Hammett from Metallica, Tommy Lee from Motley Crue, and Adam Clayton from U2; A Married With Children cast reunion to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis; and more.

We begin this show with a Charity Concert in Pasadena, benefitting the Altadena Builds Back Foundation and the fire victims. The January 7 concert will feature Stephens Stills, Jackson Browne, Everclear, and more. Other segments include; New research suggest middle aged to older women only need to walk 4000 steps per day, as opposed to […]

This show begins with a discussion of Charity Auctions, in light of the 1800's era Levi Jeans that were sold at auction this week for $76,000. Other segments include an “Office' themed Bar Crawl for charity in Ohio for the Make A Wish Foundation; Police vs Firefighter Hockey game, Battle of The Badges, raising money […]

Welcome to our annual Halloween show, where we discuss Halloween 5K Fun Runs for charity, as well as Trick or Treat Safety. With pedestrians and children haunting the neighborhoods in costumes and masks that could restrict their vision, drivers need to be extra cautious in their cars, especially driving at night. We also discuss the […]

We begin the show with actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox, who won this year's Elevate Prize Catalyst Award, which includes a $250,000 from the Elevate Prize Foundation. The “Back to the Future” star plans to use the funding to further his foundation's work to find treatments for Parkinson's disease. During our discussion, Jay revealed […]

We begin the show with a new Scam known as the Hitman Scam. With his scam someone messages you to alert you that someone is going to kill you, and that you need to send them money to get the information that will keep you safe. Other segments include; A Neil Young charity concert benefiting […]

We begin the show with a chat about a Virginia woman who won $150,000 in the state lottery, and gave it all away to charity. Carrie Edwards gave $50,000 to 3 charities she supports, that have meaning to her and her family. Other segments include; Wilson Phillips, Kenny Logins, and more perform at a Beach […]

The show begins with a charity concert in Madison WI to benefit the Joey's Song foundation. Steve Porcaro from Toto, Jane Weidlen from The Go Go's, Butch Vig from Garbage, and more will perform the weekend of Jan 9th and 10th to raise money for Epilepsy Awareness. Other segments include; the top ten cities in […]

Matt is a businessman who believes in giving back. Our conversation with the entrepreneur revolves around his efforts to work with the Youth in his community as a mentor. He not only founded a mentorship initiative, he offers his time weekly as a mentor to a child. He practices what he preaches.

This show starts with a conversation about the sun setting earlier, the days getting darker, and the seasonal depression associated with shorter days and colder weather. Other segments include; An Alan Bergman Benefit Concert with Kenny Loggins, Barbara Streisand and more; Kellogg has announced that they are getting rid of artificial food dyes in their […]

This show features a conversation with Bertie Higgins. Bertie is most known for bis #8 hit in 1982 called Key Largo. The song also hit #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts. We talk about his Charity Work from Golf Outings to Live Benefit Concerts, and more specifically his work with Equestrian Charities to raise money […]

We begin the show with an auction item that will raise money for the national Veterans Foundation. You can buy this 1982 Air Stream RV that was donated by famed Doobie Brother Michael McDonald, with proceeds going to help American Vets. Other segments include; The Veteran Aids Concert in Wichita KS starring Joe Walsh, Vince […]