The Anna & Raven Show

Fired! Raven's therapist fired him! Not really, but he is winding down his practice and leaving him.  But is Raven the problem? Is he the reason his therapist is over the industry?  Is running into an ex uncomfortable or no big deal? Anna has a story about running into a man that nearly ruined her life. Raven tends to let bygones be bygones, but Anna is holding this grudge until she dies.  Producer Sophia found a deceased mouse in her house. Disgusting! Even worse was where it was found! Let's hear those mouse-in-the-house stories!  Oh how times have changed! What did your parents do back in the day that would get them absolutely cancelled these days?  When was the last time you left a 1-star review? Were there any repercussions? A couple, owners of an ice cream shop, got arrested for attacking a reviewer.  Yikes. Raven is a big reviewer, and Anna is not. Are you?Couples Court:  Rachel and Sam took on Sam's sister's dog after she was evicted from her home. Now, their apartment building has sent a letter saying that if they plan on keeping the pet in their apartment, they need to pay an $800 annual fee. Rachel wants to give the dog back, tell his sister that they can't take the dog and to find another option. Sam says she's living in her car and this is a favor, they have to just pay it. Rachel never wanted a pet and says that this is how his sister is, irresponsible and constantly needing to get bailed out of trouble. It's not fair to them. What do you do? Cheryl has a chance to win $1500!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia in Can't Beat Raven!

50 million dollars up front. Flip the coin, 50/50 chance of bumping it up to a million. If it lands on the 0 side, you walk away with nothing. Are you risking your 50k to double it? Raven, Justin, and Heidi discuss. Raven made a regretful purchase off Amazon that has left him in discomfort for days now. Chapstick. His wife says never buy anything for your skin off Amazon. What w won't you buy from it? Yup... That's all I need to know about you. Producer Justin had to barrel through someone walking into the elevator as he was trying to depart. Raven is tired of kids hogging the petting zoo at fairs. Valid.  Ravens' grandson ate surface popcorn for his first time at the movies. Great. Kids love to put gross things in their mouths. Heidis daughters used to eat slugs. What did you rip from your kid?  A stranger hug. Sometimes needed, usually an embarrassing accident. Raven, while on a work trip, hugged a stranger he thought he knew. Anna shot him those "We dont know him like that" eyes.  Do you swerve for plastic bags? Raven watched a whole truck change lanes for a shopping bag floating through the air. Justin experienced the most unconventional way to park. Rachel got offered a $60,000 salary increase at a new job in a different state. Her husband, Steve, believes they should discuss with their kids before she makes her final decision, making a big move from their school, friends, and sports. Rachel thinks their children don't really get a say in this, and it's too big an opportunity to say no to. What do you think, should 15 year olds get a say before you move?   Melissa has a chance to win $1,400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Raven was blown away by the way a man was acting on his flight home recently. Why do some men just not interact with their wives or help with kids?  Or... are we looking at everything all wrong? Here are the top games to ignore somebody to.  Looking to make extra cash? Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation discusses the way to go about making a few extra bucks! Need some help? Check him out here- https://www.sidehustlenation.com/about/ A 78-year-old grandmother on Fortnite goes by the name “GrumpyGran1948”. Times have changed. Anna and Raven discuss the diverse variety grandparent names that people go by!   Gen Alpha is back with their slang words. Great How many do we really know, though? Gen X Raven and Gen Z Producer Sophia try to decode these interesting phrases...  Annas daughter came home with ripped up hands. She has refused to give up the monkey bars regardless of the fact there is no upper body strength in the family. What in your family is the most dangerous part of the playground?  The parent panel gives their say! Todays situation entails a problem starter. At school, he's a perfect student. At home, he starts fights with his siblings, doesn't listen to mom and dad, and bites. Now, the panel speaks!  Ashley feels unsupported because she desperately wants to quit her job to start her lifestyle health business. She took a six-week course in leadership and health coaching and thinks she can create an LLC, put up flyers and push her social media to make it a real gig- but she needs more time to do that which means she has to quit her regular job. Her husband, Jeff, says that he supports her BUT her company pays for their insurance (he works for himself and doesn't have insurance) and he thinks it's irresponsible to quit without having concrete income. She says she'll never succeed without taking the leap. What do you think? Kathy has a chance to win $1,300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Hotels just keep getting dirtier. Pro tip: Don't go barefoot in your room. Anna wore the same socks for 36 hours; Raven does not believe in slippers.  Maybe toe fungus would help him reconsider! It's allergy season! The changing of seasons has everyone everywhere sneezing, snotting and coughing. How much do you know about the history between blessing someone after a sneeze? You may be surprised! The MTA VMAs we're a blast from the past last night. With Snoop Dogg hosting, Madonna sweeping the awards and Nirvana accepting an award. Was there a time machine present? Speaking of the 90's, if you could bring anything back from the time, what would it be?  Anna couldn't have a good meal this weekend no matter how hard she tried. Producer Justin was disappointed by the attire of the attire at a memorial service he attended. What happened?! We're you mad sad or glad this weekend? Gary "King Pokémon" joins Anna and Raven to discuss the resurgence of collecting Pokémon cards. He has hundreds of thousands, even in the million dollars worth of cards! Are you looking to start collecting? Is it too late?  5 people, you can't say no to? Spoiler alert... you may not agree with the list. Madonna was ghosted by Sabrina carpenter (accidentally), which has people thinking... who can you not ever do that to!?  The Cheesecake Factories daughter? On Happy Hour Happenings with Producer Sophia, she spoke to potential micro nepo baby as well as an affair victim? Can it even be called that!?  Ella and Jack were just given an estimate of $17,000 to redo all their landscaping. Their backyard has looked like a jungle since they bought the house four years ago and she can't stand it anymore. He always says he'll take care of it, but it's trees that look dangerous and that might fall, overgrown shrubs everywhere and she's embarrassed about how it looks, especially because all the neighbors have their homes looking pristine. He says it's robbery to hire a landscaper and that's a ridiculous amount of money. The kids don't even play outside that often and who cares what the neighbors think, he'd rather spend that money on things they need like a savings account. What do you think?  Laurie has a chance to win $1,200! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Taylor Swift announced and released an encore to her more recent album all in one week! Naturally, Anna will tear apart all of these songs, rightfully so. Welcome back Taylor! Anna saw an airport goer dressed head to toe in an orange body suit with a tutu. Are those even allowed in airports? What's the weirdest thing you saw this week? Happy Friday!  It's Dolly Parton Day! 9/25! (9-2-5)! Remembering an icon on her iconic day! Anna and Raven discuss the most memorable, good or bad, awards/recognitions they ever received at work. It really could go either way!   It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines!  This week, Corbin joins the show!  If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com       Mommy's Margarita Friday! You deserve a drink! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?          It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? Fat Bear Week is BACK!

Fat Bear Week is BACK!

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Corbin joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what's going on in the world!

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

Has anything crazy happened to you at an AirBnB? One couple was relaxing in their hot tub when they suddenly realized their lives were in danger!  Anna is convinced her Princess Diana beanie babies will make her rich one day. Raven reassures her... it's not true. The Anna & Raven Show is back! If you have something around yourself you want to sell, take those photos! Anna's niece is the designated safety hall monitor, at 8 years old. She discusses the CRUCIAL safety tips of elementary school. What safety rules did you ignore that ended up going terribly wrong, and now you'll never ignore it again? 3 news stories, you hear 1- Raven gets to choose! Women falls into sink hole on her birthday, large hose in car ends up being large snake, Rescued raccoon boot camp?!  The infamous dress mishap. Anna ordered what seemed to be a nice dress and it came like a paper thin cheap Halloween costume. Even the pleats ar e printed on them. Anna spent $180 on it. Spoiler alert, she can't even return it!  Anna hasn't had a normal flight in months. Her flight yesterday reverted back into the sky during landing. Raven had an interesting experience with his seat mate and her unrecognizable emotion from her book. Producer Sophia reads some excerpts to try and understand...  Vanessa and Charles' son dumped his girlfriend last weekend. They're both 23 years old. Both mom and dad agree that he's making a huge mistake. She's going to school to be a lawyer, she's beautiful, and they're such great friends with her parents. They've been together since high school. She wants to stage an intervention with their son, and invite his ex-girlfriend's parents too to talk some sense into him. Dad says he's an adult, he has to make his own decisions. What would you do? Mike has a chance to win $1,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

A reel describes the detailed criteria for being hot!  Anna and Raven listen and decide where they fall on the chart!Anna and her daughter Hayden had a debate over the ownership of dinner leftovers!  Are the rules about leftover food ownership universal, or are they on a case-by-case basis?Etiquette expert Karen Thomas lends her expertise to the discussion about leftover food and who has dibs on what's left behind!Anna is convinced she discovered a cult on the road. She saw a “NO FUN” bumper sticker. But it got weirder - she saw another one shortly after!  Now she wants in!  What's your bumper sticker? Is your toddler throwing a tantrum? Don't worry... call Jessica! We're not really sure why either, but apparently if you tell your child “Jessica” is coming, the crying stops. Toddlers are weird.  What are the laundry protocols in your home?  Is there a right and wrong way?  Anna confessed to not being a fastidious laundry-doer, and her husband Paul agreed.  Meanwhile, Raven thinks doing laundry can be soothing in the right circumstances, and the Office Squad is all over the place!Natalie was so sick of Lucas' old, dirty, holey Steelers sweatshirt that she donated it. She told him not to wear it in public, and he showed up to church wearing it one Sunday. She finally just got rid of it and donated it to their churches collection. Lucas wants her to go to the collection area and talk to someone about getting the shirt back. She refuses. What do you think? She offered to buy him a new sweatshirt, he says it's not the same.Kim has a chance to win $900! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!    

Have you ever skipped school? One boy did and it turned into a town-wide event, including an elaborate rescue attempt!Raven made a very poor financial decision that he regrets to this day. He expected it to make him a millionaire. Anna and Raven discuss more financial decisions they have made in their lifetimes. What is your biggest regret?  The signs of aging tend to creep up and surprise you!  When did you know you were getting old?  Anna and Raven hear all sorts of subtle little giveaways from all walks of life!Raven is in big trouble after he took every grape in the house. His wife Alicia is not thrilled. Not a bowl, not a serving...every single grape.   You can tell a lot about couples who Venmo each other.... publicly. A house emoji... a coffee emoji... are you splitting your daughter's day care?  Do you Venmo your significant other, where everyone can see?  Alison left a job ten years ago because her boss was toxic and crazy. At the time they were in a position for her to stay home with the kids and that's what she did. But now that they're older, she's been having a hard time finding a job that would pay her the same amount of money she was making a decade ago and she's been out of the game for a while. Her old boss reached out to see if she'd like to come back. She doesn't want to because she thinks it'll be the same madness all over again, her husband, Erik, says she has to take it to put on her resume and get working again.Keith has a chance to win $900! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

Just in time for Cuffing Season, Cher Gopman, NYC Wingwoman, joins Anna and Raven to share the best ways to improve your dating life! You can find Cher Gopman on her website at www.nycwingwoman.com!It's Pick'em News!  Anna picks three crazy news stories, and Raven chooses one to hear. Today's options: Someone woke up after surgery with an Irish accent; a woman who held a fake funeral for her boyfriend; and a pet tiger who was wandering around Houston!Is there something that you just never wash?  Anna was completely grossed out when she found out that a co-worker never washes something that they use every day!So much planning and effort goes into the perfect proposal, but sometimes it doesn't quite hit the mark!  Anna and Raven talk about the worst places to be proposed to! After Chelsea Handler posted a plea for people to keep their shoes on in airports, Listener Alexa shared an experience with a shoe-and-sockless plane neighbor who had been stalking Miley Cyrus (?).   Anyway, Anna and Raven discuss places that should NOT allow you to be shoeless. Elise and Brett are expecting their first child. Elise was put on bedrest about four weeks ago with two months to go until delivery. She's upset that Brett has been going out with friends three to four nights a week. She feels her husband should be by her side during this time. Brett says she spends the days just lying around anyway, what's the difference if he's out for a bit getting dinner with friends?

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Laney joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what's going on in the world!

Feet on planes. Thoughts? The problem seems to be progressively getting worse. Anna is outraged that she is still seeing shoeless dogs.  Dolly Parton literally had famous last words after she showed up at an award show and won. If you had the ability, would you also leave famous last words before you died?  Raven was caught in a situation he had never been in before. I think there is a name for that! What is the weirdest thing you have seen this week?  Happy Friday! Parenting Panel is here in full swing! If you would like to join the panel, sign up at AnnaandRaven.com! If you have a problem, you'd like the panel to discuss, email anna@annaandraven.com! The toy hall of fame games and toys were announced. But what are people going the most crazy for? Pokémon. Anna encountered a real life grown man gathering in a flea market. What is the hype?!  It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines!  This week, Laney joins the show!  If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com     It's Mommy's Margarita Friday! You deserve a drink! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?        Jen and Guy's daughter is turning one and he, along with his mother, think it's appropriate to throw a huge first birthday party. Smash cake, balloons, bounce houses for all the older kids. He comes from a large Mexican family, and he says that his mom will be heartbroken if they don't have the party. She can't believe that he's ready to spend $5k to rent a hall and do all this for a birthday party their child will never remember. They haven't had a vacation since their daughter was born, she wants to take the money and do a beach vacation instead with the baby. What would you do?  Rose has a chance to win $600! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Anna and Raven put out a casting call for all children to record themselves explaining the BEST way to make friends. We all could use a little help sometimes, right? Here's what they have to say!

 Do you think your mental load is maxed out all of the time? Well, if you said yes, there is a new way to help you out. Harmless and relieving!  Anna accidentally ate someone else's eggs from the work fridge. Anna and Raven discuss more boundaries that get crossed in the workplace. But not accidental ones!  It's time for PICK EM NEWS! Today, MMA fighter offered money to fight a chimp, Worlds worst guard dog faces intruder, beach brawl with martial arts instructor... yikes! The European union is making a strict protocol for children going into effect ASAP. This may change a lot! College borgs are raising concern now too.  I was today years old when I learned....! Anna found out 2 fruits are actually one. She also learned about the phonetic alphabet. What did you just learn that apparently everyone else apparently already knows?  Anna's best friend, Danielle, was in a road rage incident where she was called an insult that oddly offended her more than it should have. Anna and Raven discuss weirdly painful insults.  Making friends as an adult is difficult. That's why these kids are to the rescue! Anna and Raven take tips and tricks from the pros! Layla and Frankie have been married for six years and he admitted to her that he cheated when they were engaged. It was with a co-worker and it was a one-time mistake. She has forgiven him but he still works with this co-worker in the same department at his company. She wants him to request to be transferred to a different division. All these years later, she just can't get past that they see each other every day. He says that he's comfortable with his team, they've both gotten past it, they never talk about it, and he feels if she truly “forgives” him, then she needs to let it go. What do you think?  Cathy has a chance to win $500! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Ai is going to take over soon and do not need us anymore. Probably. Anna put her daughter's senior photo through AI. Here at the 5 things, you should never tell AI.  Raven goes to the nail salon... alone. Anna thinks it's a bit strange. He says, regardless of manliness, all guys should get their toes done. He brings a list of reasons to the studio to prove his case.  Anna was asked a question the other day regarding her children that sat very wrong with her. The audacity of some people! Anna and Raven discuss uncomfortable questions people are asked on the regular basis.  This week's biggest mystery. Anna found out there is a real-life phonetic alphabet, and not just the corresponding words she uses to spell her last name.  She feels betrayed by her parents who taught her the method she uses today.  Dermatologists recommend a certain amount of time for the shower. 16 minutes is the average shower time in the US. Anna explains her efficient routine that is well under that number.  Trending today! Costco now is the place to find love, if you missed it. Why not share a chicken bake and a double chunk chocolate cookie. Annas Daughter, Dakota, witnessed yet another trampoline issue. Might even be worse than the last catastrophe. Anna is boycotting trampolines. Anna also made a PSA.  Wait... not everyone owns a Bidet? Anna and Raven discuss things people thought we're in everyone's as a kid, not just theirs. Raven didn't know tile existed in the house. Lacy is upset that her boyfriend, Sam, still gives rides to his ex-girlfriend. He is an Uber driver, and now his ex calls him directly to drive her. She pays him well, and he insists it's all platonic, but Lacy thinks it's weird. He says that she knows he's safe and will show up on time to drive, plus, she tips him and he doesn't have to pay Uber fees because she hires him direct. Do you think there's anything wrong with it? Jenn has a chance to win $400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Do you love or hate when your spouse is away and you are home alone? Or... bittersweet? Raven has a few rebellious things he does.... Are you left-handed? Anna and Ravena are not too sure how to feel about you. Annas husband, Paul, has some words about the trait. Taylor swift is dropping Subtle hints again. Who has the time for this right now? The Emmys last night had some iconic and historical moments. Questionable parenting tactics that really has you wondering if they should be a parent. Here are the tell-tale signs you are a questionable parent. Anna has been having a lot of "Am I an idiot?" moment. Her house is full of flies she can absolutely not get rid of. What is your "am i an idiot" moment?  Coworker etiquette. What is crossing boundaries at work? Anna had a situation where the microwave went off, but... the owner of the food was gone. Can she touch it?!  Becky's brother bought a car he couldn't afford, and now, a year later, they're threatening to repo it. It's a 2023 Jeep Wrangler, and Becky wants to bail him out by buying the car and saving it for their daughter, who's turning 18 in a few months. Her husband, Scott, says, “No way.” He says this is just another way to bail her brother out of trouble—and when he wants the car back, what are they supposed to do? He thinks she needs to let her brother deal with his financial mistakes and grow up. Becky says, “If you can't count on your family to help you, who can you rely on?” Plus, her parents are gone, and she feels responsible for him. He's 33. He's not a baby anymore. What would you do? Jerry has a chance to win $300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

A license mishap happened in Michigan and made a lot of the state angry. Anna's daughter has one of the worst license photos she's ever seen. Anna on the other hand, loves hers. $300,000 for this one item. Princess Diana's real life revenge dress is up for auction. In a few months, someone will take the iconic piece to their own closet. Anna and Producer Sophia discuss their own revenge outfits.   It's the first few weeks of school. Has your kid already been in trouble? If so, they aren't alone! Raven's been there himself.  Anna was totally thrown off by the lack of pushy-ness the car salesman had. She was almost LOOKING for more! What are the most aggressive jobs? Raven needed to take a breath when trying to buy perfume.  Is AI going to kill us all soon? Probably. There is a way we can slow it down... some are against that deal though.  A divorce... laid off... an engagement? Emotions we're high at the bar this weekend and Producer Sophia got to hear it all! The US open has come to an end and in slightly less interesting news, a radar gun now lives in the studio and we are looking for the best ways to use it.  We are putting the radar gun to the test today for the first time. First up, a hot wheel track. Every Monday will be Radar gun day! Gemma is a stay-at-home mom, but she and her husband, Saul, have three kids and she's constantly cleaning, running errands, shuffling the kids around and she says Saul doesn't help- at all. He says that his job is to go to work every weekday from 8a to 6p, he doesn't get home until 7p. On the weekends, he just wants to relax and watch TV, and her job is to clean and cook and take care of the kids. She says that's unreasonable and he should at least help by doing the dishes at the end of the night while she puts the kids to bed and sweep and vacuum every other night. He says no way, you can't ask to be a stay-at-home wife and then only do half your job. What do you think? Sue has a chance to win $200! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Today, Anna and Raven speak with guests who share their personal experiences and memories of 9/11, reflecting on the day that changed our nation forever.

This 9/11, Patricia Manzo, President of The Strohm Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting 9/11 first responders through cancer research and meaningful community initiatives joins Anna & Raven. Patricia shares the Foundation's mission, its connection to the 9/11 community, and why this work continues to matter. 

Scott Munro, President of the NYC Detectives' Endowment Association, represents a law enforcement community deeply affected by the events of September 11, 2001. On 9/11, members of the NYPD responded to the World Trade Center and many detectives and officers made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others. Munro has continued to honor the memory and legacy of those who were lost, while supporting the families and survivors whose lives were forever changed. 

Kevin Catalina, Suffolk County Police Commissioner, then a Sergeant with the NYPD, was on his way to work when the World Trade Center was attacked 25 years ago today. Today, he reflects on the day.  

Samantha Silverman experienced the attack from inside WTC 3. Today, she speaks on her tragic day with Anna & Raven. Samantha wrote a book, Silver Linings: From Surviving to Thriving After 9/11, and is the CEO of silver linings institutions for PTSD, depression, trauma, etc. Find more info at https://www.silverliningsinstitute.com/  

Garland Williams was an Army officer working in the Pentagon, and he had only been there about three and a half months when 9/11 happened. Today, he discusses what it looked like on the inside, as a new employee, on the day of tragedy. 

News Anchor Dennis Owens was live on air from Shanksville, PA on ABC27 the day of the September 11th attack. Today, he joins us on the show back again in Shanksville. 

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Robert Darling talks about his experiences on September 11, 2001 inside the White House bunker. Robert was inside the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), working directly in the crisis-management operation around the Vice President and National Security Advisor. More information about Robert Darling can be found here: https://robertjdarling.com/  

Michael Hingson was on the 78th floor of the North Tower when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the tower at 8:46am, Michael happens to be blind and it was Yellow Labrador Roselle that was hanging out under his desk that led him down the 78 floors to safety. Michael is the author of the NYTimes Best selling book Thunderdog. Find his website and book here: https://michaelhingson.com/books/  

Michael A. Crane, MD, MPH, Medical Director of the World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai and Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Steven A. Wallace (NYPD PBA Delegate, Retired, US Navy Veteran), Senior Outreach & Education Program Coordinator at the World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai;  joins Anna and Raven today to discuss the medical and long-term health effects of the 9/11 tragedy. 

David Paine and Jay Winuk are the founders of "9/11 Day". A program that commits to taking the day back and making something good of it. The two have started a volunteer program that has helped millions nationwide who are part of the hunger crisis. Today, 9/11/2026, 50,000 volunteers will pack 18 million meals. the largest single-day meal pack in American history. Find more information here: https://www.911day.org/  

Paul Veneto pushed an airline beverage cart for 30 years. Today, he runs a non-profit organization "Paulies Push" where he pushes his cart for thousands of miles to symbolize the "first, first responders" of the 4 airplanes the day of the 9/11 attack. Track Paulie here! https://www.pauliespush.com/ 

In 2001, John Feal was the demolition supervisor during the Ground Zero cleanup when a steel beam fell and crushed part of his foot. John founded the FealGood Foundation and has a new book, I Will Follow You Anywhere., dedicated toward lobbying members of the U.S Congress to provide additional funding to 9/11 responders. Find his book here:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637748744?tag=simonsayscom  

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Elise joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what's going on in the world!

The US open sold a $38 sandwich. Yup, you heard that right. Anna and Raven discuss the single most expensive food item they have ever bought.  It's time for pick em news! You hear 3 news headlines and Raven chooses which one he wants to hear in full! What a power he has.  Who can stay awake until 3:30am at a sports match? The people at the US open did when it went all night long. Anna doubts she would ever be able to make it through. What are the best tricks to staying awake at night if you have no choice?  Stop asking for donations. Now, more than ever, Anna has noticed people are just asking for handouts. Who does she look like? Taylor Swift? You'll have to bust down her door. Raven has a no solicitor sign, hes safe.  Last night kicked off the start to the NFL season! The Seahawks vs the Patriots, just like the Superbowl again! Today, Anna tested Ravens knowledge to see if he can guess a football term from a non-football term   Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Elise joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what's going on in the world! Talk me out of it! It's that time of year when people seem to make some impulsive decisions! What change are you debating? Anna and Raven will either talk you out... or in to making the drastic change! Be prepared, they don't hold back!  Tracey's bachelorette party is coming up next month and his mom asked if she could go. She thinks it's weird, her mom isn't going, it's all her friends going to an AirBNB, yoga, doing the spa, then bar hopping and clubbing. She originally said yes because she was so surprised by the request, but now she wants her fiancé, Steve, to tell his mother that she can't go anymore. He doesn't see what the big deal is, his mom is still young and cool, just let her go and have fun. What would you do? Amyra has a chance to win $100! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

The national average for one gallon of gas is higher now than it ever has been. $4.14. Over a dollar more than last year this time! Anna looks online to see what she can buy for $4.14. Spoiler alert: It's not much. NFL season starts tonight! Anna is a mediator between Raven and his wife, Alicia. Anna is writing a contract where Raven can get set football time. Alicia is not a fan. Jim Thronton, Wheel of Fortune announcer was fired after a public chat room incident. What a shame. Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia and Producer Justin all compete to see who would be the next WOF announcer... Congratulations Lauren on delivering her baby over Labor Day weekend! She won a whole lot of diapers! Everything is more expensive now. Everything! No more chicken or fish in flight. NO more free check luggage. No more free news outlets! What is going on! What's your frugal habit to save money?  Would you not speak for 40 million dollars? Yup, some people wouldn't even take up that offer. Raven on the other hand will really do anything for that money...  Today is the big new iPhone drop. This one is different, it's the first folding iPhone! Throwback time... Anna's first voicemail ever... Raven.  Why on earth would we need it? A radar gun. YUP! You heard that right. Now, we are looking for ways to put the (somewhat useless) new toy to use. If you have an idea, text us!  Anne and Erik's 16-year-old teenage daughter canceled on a babysitting job she had last minute because she wanted to go out with friends. Mom is furious, and wants to ground her for two weeks. It's the next-door family that always hires her, pays her well, and you can't just cancel because you want to go to Starbucks with your friends. Dad says that you can't punish her for that. She made a decision and that was her choice. What do you think? Rachael has a chance to win $3,100! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Anna has had a bad experience with flies recently. Anna's husband, Paul, came down to the conclusion that they are phorid flies. That's why they live in her sink! Love the gunk.  The US open is running into problems that have absolutely nothing to do with tennis. Weed smokers, out loud and open. Hey, we get it! But there's a time and a place.  It's wedding recap day! Raven is back, and his son is married! He officiated the ceremony and wrapped it up quicker then the typical wedding. A great day, but a slight bump in the road that he warned people about! What happened at your birth? Anna prefers no music, just straight stress and silence. This ladies husband took a work call while she was pushing. Is there a divorce in the future...? What's your childbirth story? We're you mad, sad or glad this weekend? Anna finally got on a boat, Raven married his son, Sophia rode a jet ski and Justin had a coupon debacle!  What did you do on your summer vacation? With labor day over, that means summer is too. Naturally, we wrote (short) essays about what we did!  Alicia, Ravens wife, joins the show to discuss the wedding! She's restless now and ready to plan a baby shower! Also, a transfer hiccup...  And the moment we have all been waiting for, Ravens officiant speech. Originally, the answer was no. He did have a change of heart, though! Katie and Chris have been dating for a few months but she has called her ex-boyfriend over to her apartment to fix her dishwasher (it was leaking), to change the locks because she lost her keys, and to rehang a shelf that fell off the wall. Her new boyfriend, Chris, says it's embarrassing that she keeps calling her ex to do these things, but she says he's not handy and she doesn't care. She's still friends with her ex and he doesn't mind helping her out. He still lives in the next apartment building. Why should she pay people do to these little things when he's happy to help out? What do you think? Emily has a chance to win $3,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!     

Anna can't tell if she's a bad mom or a good mom. She booked a vacation to get away, but her daughter claims she absolutely cannot miss 2 days of school. Should Anna be proud or annoyed?  What better way to hear scary news from our scary world than with former Producer Jon? 3 news stories, sung to you. Best way to start a Friday morning! Anna invented an animal species after it ran across her foot last night near her pong. Producer Sophia also had an interesting animal story. What's the weirdest thing that happened to you this week?  Fired Friday, Labor Day edition! What was your biggest work mistake? Nick and Anna decide if you got fired or not!  Are you giving birth this weekend? If you are due anytime between now and Monday, give us a call or text us Tuesday so we can hear all about it! And, youll be in the running for a $100 gift card for diapers!  It's time for you to vote! All summer long, Anna and Raven have taken all of your favorite vacay meal submission, and it has come down to the top 10! Head to our Instagram or Facebook at AnnaandRaven to vote for who will take home the $500 DoorDash Giftcard! It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines!  This week, Caleb joins the show!  If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com     It's Mommy's Margarita Friday! You deserve a drink! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?       Landon accidentally reposted an inappropriate reel on his Instagram, and in the same week, accidentally sent an inappropriate photo (a sneaky pic of one of the baseball moms) to the entire baseball parents chat group. His wife, Susan, is horrified and thinks he needs to apologize to the group chat even though he deleted it when he realized (five minutes later). Does he owe anyone an apology for his tech disasters? 

Anna is standing on the fact that Raven lost the weight loss challenge! Clothes on for the first weigh in, clothes on for the last! You snooze you lose!  Trigger, Sniper, Caliber? These are real life names parents are naming their children. Is this taking it too far?  It is no longer socially acceptable to enter someone's house and ask if for a house tour. It's deemed the "rudest" thing when visiting someone. Anna has never seen her bestfriends upstairs floor of her house.  What was the longest you ever went without showering? Men are now pheromone maxing, to hopefully gain more attention from woman. Is TikTok just the platform for bad ideas?  Most annoying phone traits. Walking with your head buried in the phone is now deemed annoying AND unsafe to where the Italian government may start fining people for crossing the street looking down!  Pick em news! Door dash driver delivery... naked, Cereal Butt sniffer arrested again, Subway customer freak out after extra charge to toast.  Anna was stood behind 2 men who we're well over 7 feet at a pitbull concert over the weekend. This should be illegal! Concerts need a designated short (or tall!) section. Anna and Nick discuss the "unsaid" rules of attending a show!  Am I close? Labor Day weekend is approaching, so today Justin will be quizzing Anna and Nick on the Straw Hat Riot!  Recently, a doctor went viral for telling a story about how she woke up with a bat in her mouth. Yuck. Anna and Nick listen to the nastiest things that have landed in peoples mouths before.  Tom Henske, Financial Advisor, Educator, and Founder of Total Cents, joins Anna and Nick today to discuss "Sudden Wealth Syndrome". Listen to his whole TedX talk on the syndrome at https://www.tomhenske.com/.  Jason's been taking their sons to the movies regularly since there's been so many great ones out this summer and every time they go to the dollar store, buy tons of candy, and sneak it in. Mom thinks it's setting a bad example of breaking rules. It's against the theatre rules, and it's shorting the business. If they want to keep the place in business, pay for overpriced candy. Do you agree? 

Novak Djokovic fell ill during his first US open match of the year. First time he has ever gotten out first round! When was a time you were sick or injured but showed up anyways? Anna did it once and ended up getting everyone sick!  Raven witnessed a shoplifter steal expensive perfumes the other day. Multiple. He was torn whether he should say something or mind his business. What would you do in this situation? Anna got calls and texts after they saw her nightstand with her alarm clock that is older than her senior in college. If it still works, why not? What's the most outdated thing in your house that you refuse to get rid of?  Its the FINALE of Ravens weight loss journey. Today, he gets weighed and we find out if he lost 12 pounds, enough to take 2 of Annas PTO days!  Anna uses her sports bras to hold her phone when she doesn't have pockets. Because, of course, a lot of woman's clothes don't have reliable pockets. Also, sea pass cards are most commonly bra-stuffed.  The Lindsay Clancy trials are still in progress because they simply can not come to a unanimous decision. Anna questions how no one is persuasive and swaying one way or the other? Isn't that the point! Britney and Bill's seven-year-old son keeps stepping on bugs, especially ants and any type of spider, and killing them. It's almost like he enjoys torturing them. Mom is concerned and thinks he should see a therapist to understand why he gets satisfaction by doing this. Dad thinks she's overreacting, he's a kid and it's a normal boy kid thing to do. He'll grow out of it and not become a serial killer. What do you think? Jen has a chance to win $2,900! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

Raven just found out a new fun fact about his Daughter-in-law. She leaves reviews under a fake email. Not only that, but the name she uses may be familiar... School districts are now adopting a 4 day week. Now, 3 day weekends are the norm in a lot of places. Are 4 days weeks beneficial or an excuse? Anna asks her kids what they'd do. Anna experienced a birthday party vomiter the other day, on a trampoline! Also, they tried to hide it from their parents and clean it themselves to keep bouncing. Where is the absolute worst place for your kid to get sick?  The items on your night stand mean more than you may think! Anna digs into the items on Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophias nightstand. What does yours say about you?  What do women really want from men?  Anna and Sophia have a bone to pick with the way men approach women these days. Chivalry is dead!  Deanna and Phil are having a disagreement about whether their children should be allowed to play with their cousins. The problem is not the children, it's that Phil hates his sister and doesn't want anything to do with her. Deanna thinks it's unfair that his feelings towards his sister are causing their children not to have a relationship with their cousins. They live in the same town and there's always family get togethers that they avoid because of it. What would you do? Nicholas has a chance to win $2,800! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

If someone has thought ahead in life, it's Dolly Parton. She left this earth with a LOT of fun things planned. There really is something for everyone!  Dr. Shosh joins Anna and Raven to discuss how to keep your romantic relationship alive after having a baby. She brings three of the most important rules to the table! Is Anna Zap out of line? She hates her birthday. The celebrations, the attention, not a fan of any of them. It's a let down! People get mad at her for this... Why!?  Aura Farming battles have officially begun. If you have no clue what that means, you are not alone. Celebrities who "aura farm" have rizz and do things to look cool, but naturally.  Anna says kids these days don't dance. She went to a Pitbull concert Friday and seems like the millennials dance, the gen z'ers don't move. We're you mad, sad, or glad this weekend? Bring back dancing.  Canadians are mad at Lake America. Olivia Rodrigo raised a large chunk of money at the Daisy Chain Fields, where there was also a beautiful Dolly Parton tribute.  Producer Sophia hit the town this weekend and got the truth from the bar goers! Another round of Happy Hour Happenings, on the house! Anna's daughter, Dakota, has an emeny. She sticks her tongue out at her, just like the old days. Is this over? Anna shows Raven her go to... what gestures are we using nowadays?  Ravens second to last weigh in is here and he disappointed to say the least. Raven has gained a few pounds back and only has two days left to redeem himself before his son's wedding this weekend. Will he do it?  Stephanie and Mark have been dating for two years, they're in their 20s. Her father was let go from his job about six months ago in an oil change center. He hasn't been able to find work. He texted him and asked if he could borrow $1000 to make ends meet. Stephanie is asking him to give it to him, he wouldn't ask if he didn't really need it and she doesn't have it to help him. Mark thinks it's weird to lend money to his girlfriend's dad and just wants to ignore that the whole thing happened. What do you think? Renee has a chance to win $2,700! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Ariana joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what's going on in the world!