Social Awareness Radio
This show begins with a story out of Albany, GA and The Life Preparatory School of Boys. The school, founded by Randall King, teaches young men life skills and the importance of Manhood, including their 6 core values, Honor, Discipline, Commitment, Courage, Accountability, and Consistency. Learn more and donate at TheXForBoys.org. Other segments include: Fathers […]
We begin the show with a discussion of a special graduation at the University of Rhode Island. In the rare occurrance, Allison Jenson graduated with her 3 children at the same time. She originally didn't want to walk across the stage to not steal the limelight from her kids, but they insisted she join them […]
We begin the show with a Marilyn Monroe lookalike charity event in Dublin, Ireland that raised almost $40,000 for Women's Cancer Care. 200 Marilyns took a swim in the ocean to raise awareness and money for Women's Cancer. Other segments include; Energy Experts suggest keeping your summer thermostat at 78 to save money and energy. […]
We begin the show with a viral moment from Clemson University and their Clemson Life special needs program. Clemson Life graduate Grace Clements walked across the stage to get her diploma and hugged, jumped, tackled and took down the President of the university, Jim Clements, who happens to be her father. Other segments include; An […]
On this episode we feature and organization called Leave No Trace, promoting leaving no trace of your visit to the outdoors. If all who enjoy the outdoors were to do what they could to minimize the unavoidable impacts (trampling, erosion, etc.) and prevent the avoidable impacts (properly dealing with human waste, properly storing food and […]
We begin the show with a discussion of Brad Arnold's Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis. Brad is the lead singer of 3 Doors Down (Kryptonite, Duck And Run, Here Without You). His positive outlook and faith in God is inspiring. Other segments include; A Kentucky Derby related charity auction selling the extravagant hats worn by celebrity […]
We begin this show with a discussion of music legend Kenny Loggins and his charity pickleball tournament benefitting Unity Shoppe, which supports families in need with groceries, holiday gifts and toys, and back to school items. Learn more and donate at www.UnityShoppe.org. Other segments include; A recent campaign to support Taylor's Gift in Texas, which […]
We begin this broadcast with Project 44. Beloved member of the Butler Basketball national championship teams, #44 Andrew Smith, passed away at the age of 25 from a rare bone cancer. In Andrew's name, Project 44 launched in 2016 to advocate for Bone Marrow donations and Cancer Awareness, Funding, and Research. You can learn more […]
We begin this show with a discussion of Distracted Driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and a perfect time to chat about the safety and laws centered around 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 […]
We begin this show with John Oates appearance at a Hurricane Relief concert in North Carolina. Other segments include; a study shows that eating oranges cuts depression by 20%; McDonalds will apply AI in the lobby to reduce wait time for customers; Actor Steve Carrell is working with Alice's Kids in Southern California to help […]
This episode begins with another new 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 […]
We begin the show with a Scam Alert from smishing. Smishing is when criminals and scammers use text messaging to contact you to scare you into paying a fee or bill, like a delinquent Toll Road payment. Other segments include; An update on the William Shatner Horse Show Charities; A recent study about the risks […]
On this episode we take a look a new book that's raising money and awareness for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The book is called THE SINGERS TALK, written by Jason Thomas Gordon, the grandson of famed entertainer Danny Thomas. Danny Thomas founded St. Judes. The Singers Talk features interviews with some of pop music's […]
We begin this episode with the inspiring story of Mason Doherty, a young man with Downs Syndrome, who went 2 for 2 shooting at the end of the St Peters High School basketball game in Minnesota. Not only did only did his own team rush the court in celebration of him, but the losing opposing […]
We begin this broadcast discussing the Home Maintenance that experts suggest you should do once every 6 months. Using a Time Change as the benchmark is a great reminder to get them done. For example, changing the batteries in your Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, changing the filters in your HVAC, inspecting the dryer […]
We begin this show with the 9th Annual Love Rocks NYC, a benefit concert supporting God Loves We Deliver, an organization that has provided more than 40 million meals to the needy in NY. The show is March 6 at the Beacon Theatre and features Cher, Michael McDonald, Alicia Keys, Beck, Peter Frampton, and more. […]
We begin the show with the FFA, Future Farmers of America. The young adult high school members of FFA not only learn about Agriculture and Farming, they also learn leadership, community service, teamwork, and valuable life skills. Other segments include; A Parkinsons Disease update from Jay Baker, our co host who is living and dealing […]
We begin the show with a charity concert event in Santa Barbara, CA. The Rock For First Responders benefit concert will benefit One 805, an organization supporting the First Responders of Santa Barbara. The show features Hootie and the Blowfish, Kenny Loggins, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Michael McDonald, Alan Parsons, and more. The event takes […]
We begin the show with a discussion of the Walter Payton Man Of The Year award. Every NFL team nominates a player with exemplary charity and community service, and during Super Bowl week the NFL Honors awards show announces the player who's community service e stands out among the rest. Other segments include; Dion's Dreamers, […]
We begin this episode with the documentary ‘The Greatest Night In Pop', about the recording of the song We Are The World by a group of pop stars know as USA for Africa. The song has raised over $80 million for the starving people of Africa, and continues to earn royalties for the charity. Other […]
We begin the show with The Bee Gees and their long effort to raise money for UNICEF with the song ‘Too Much Heaven'. The Brothers Gibb donated the song at a 1978 benefit, and over the years the royalties have raised $11 Million for the children's charity. Other segments include; A recent study shows Blood […]
We being in Hershey, PA with the Hershey Bears minor league hockey team, and their Teddy Bear Toss. Since 2001, fans throw teddy bears onto the ice for charity. Recently fans tossed 102,000 teddy bears onto the ice, and the Sweigart Family Foundation donated a dollar per bear to the Children's Miracle Network at Penn […]
We begin with a report from the FBI about scams. Older Americans were scammed out of $3.4 Billion last year. We discuss techniques for our elders to avoid these scams. Other segments include; Microchipping your pet. A recent returned Amazon package accidentally had the family cat inside the box. The cat was able to be […]
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.
On this show we congratulate actor Tom Cruise for receiving the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award from the United States Navy. Tom's movies Top Gun and Maverick have increased Military recruitment and the Navy recognizes the positive impact he has made on their mission to serve America. Other segments include; America ranks 6th in the […]
We have a special guest in studio on this episode. Carlie Oakley, Chief Branding Officer for 811 Group, joins us to talk about their 811 Foundation. 811 Group is a staffing service company with 38 locations across the country. Each location does several Charity Initiatives in each market, from Feeding the Hungry to Special Olympics. […]
We begin this episode with a discussion of Toy Drives. Now is the time to swing by any store, pick up a new unwrapped toy, and drop it off in a Toy Drive box near you. If you wait until later this month, the Toy Drive box may be gone, as they'll need time to […]
We start this show with a charity effort from John Oates. The Hall & Oates singer/song writer/guitarist and Hall Of Famer has donated an autographed guitar to be auctioned to benefit Honoring Our Heroes, an organization that gives back to America's military and public safety heroes. You can bid on the guitar at http://go.rallyup.com/hoh. The […]
We begin this show with a shout out to the Thanksgiving Season, talking about over eating in moderation, as well as the Turkey Trots and Drumstick Dash fun runs that raise money and awareness for feeding the hungry. Other segments include; an NFL Thanksgiving History lesson; Relieve stress and live a healthier lifestyle by Practicing […]
This show begins with a discussion of ALS & Parkinson's Disease, after Purdue University head diving coach Adam Soldati's resignation due to being diagnosed with ALS. In this segment, our co host Jay Baker opens up about his own Parkinson's Disease, and we also remember the Ice Bucket Challenge craze in 2014 that raised millions […]
This show begins with a discussion of the Jersey Mikes partnership with Best Buddies, where the sandwich shop donates 20% of their sales over the weekend to the Best Buddies Foundation. Best Buddies works to provide programs and initiatives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other segments include; Alice Cooper raising money and awareness […]
On this episode we begin with the topic of Turkey Trots and Drumstick Dashes. A Thanksgiving morning 5K, that usually raises money for Food Banks, is a great tradition for your family that promotes health while raising money for a great cause. Other segments include; Anna Kendrick donating her salary from her film Woman Of […]
We begin this show with the 811 Foundation. Adam had the pleasure of emceeing the Live Auction at their recent Gala, to help raise more than $25,000 for the 811 Foundation Education Foundation which provides internships to young adults across the country. Other segments include; $11.6 Billion added to the US Economy from Halloween spending. […]
This show kicks off with a story on a great charity in Ohio called Honoring Our Heroes. Retired Military Vet John Norris launched this foundation for retired Vets and First Responders who need help fixing or renovating their homes, due to being disabled or being on a fixed income. Recently they replaced a roof for […]
This show begins with the devastation of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida. If you'd like to donate, go to www.RedCross.org. And if you are in need of assistance, you can find help at www.RedCross.org/Shelter. Other segments include; a new charity watchdog group called Charity Watch, that can help you find legit foundations. Learn more at […]
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 […]
We begin this broadcast with Project 44. Beloved member of the Butler Basketball national championship teams, #44 Andrew Smith, passed away at the age of 25 from a rare bone cancer. In Andrew's name, Project 44 launched in 2016 to advocate for Bone Marrow donations and Cancer Awareness, Funding, and Research. You can learn more […]
On this episode we take a look a new book that's raising money and awareness for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The book is called THE SINGERS TALK, written by Jason Thomas Gordon, the grandson of famed entertainer Danny Thomas. Danny Thomas founded St. Judes. The Singers Talk features interviews with some of pop music's […]
This episode begins with an announcement from trusted charity/foundation resource Charity Navigator. CharityNavigator.org has announcement a new program called Causeway, where like minded charities are grouped together so you can more easily find the causes that you want to support. Other segments include; Performing certain Yoga in your office chair at work can relive stress […]
This episode begins with a discussion of Health And Fitness awareness during the last few weeks of summer. The colder temps and shorter days are coming, and now is the time to get a plan for your Physical Fitness this Fall and Winter. Other segments include; $40 donation from Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation […]
We begin this episode with a report from the Olympics, involving rap music legend Flavor Flav. Mr. Flav has entered a 5 year partnership with US Water Polo to help finance their teams. Flavor Flav was inspired to get involved financially after learning the members of the Women's US Water Polo team had regular day […]
We begin this show with a charity concert event with Pablo Cruise. The 70s Yacht Rock band from California, famous for the hits Love Will Find A Way and Whatcha Gonna Do, played a benefit concert recently to raise money for the Marion Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen. Other segments include; Summer Olympics […]
This show begins with a look at a Donna Summer Auction. The late Queen of Disco's daughters have teamed up with Christies of New York, to raise money for a few of Donna's favorite foundations including the Elton John Aids Foundation and St. Jude Children's Hospital. Other segments include; A study on how your work […]
We begin the show with a story from Portland, OR. An Orange Theory location fired a coach/trainer who scammed members out of $12,000 worth of donations he said he'd give to 17 local charities. He kept all the money that members Venmo'd him. The Orange Theory has committed to giving $1000 to each of the […]
Entrepreneur John Wechsler joins us to talk about his work 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 […]
We begin this show with our annual list of Fireworks Safety tips, as provided by the National Safety Council. The best tip of all is to relax on a lawn chair or blanket, and watch your civic professional fireworks. Other segments include; Corey Barton played every single Foo Fighters song over a 9 hour period […]
We begin the show with One805, and organization in California that benefits the First Responders of Santa Barbara. One805 has announced that Grammy-winning recording artist Kenny Loggins as this year's Heart of the Community Award recipient. The award recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding dedication to giving back to the community. Prior recipients include Kevin […]
This episode begins with Global Running Day, which takes place on the first Wednesday of June. The First Global Running Day was in 2009. Millions of people participate every year, logging tens of millions of miles running to promote health. Other segments include; Mosquito Season. Mosquitos can carry disease like West Nile, so keep on […]
This show begins with a story out of Albany, GA and The Life Preparatory School of Boys. The school, founded by Randall King, teaches young men life skills and the importance of Manhood, including their 6 core values, Honor, Discipline, Commitment, Courage, Accountability, and Consistency. Learn more and donate at TheXForBoys.org. Other segments include: Fathers […]
We begin this show with a story about an organization called Mended Arrows. This group of men provide free haircuts to young men as a way to provide therapy and mentoring. This initiative is called Mended Arrows Therapy Cuts Mentoring Program. The barbers provide T(HAIR)APY (get it, therapy) for the young men during the free […]
We begin with a report from the FBI about scams. Older Americans were scammed out of $3.4 Billion last year. We discuss techniques for our elders to avoid these scams. Other segments include; Microchipping your pet. A recent returned Amazon package accidentally had the family cat inside the box. The cat was able to be […]
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