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In 2012 Leon Ford was mistaken for a criminal by police and shot five times. Leon was paralyzed but he didn't let that stop him from living. Leon is now an award-winning entrepreneur, activist, community organizer, international speaker, and author. Leon shares his story with us from the process of forgiveness to finding oneself to trying to build a better tomorrow. Give it a listen and check out his book and various charitable organizations.

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New Mayor Misty Buscher, other citywide elected officials, and the newly-elected City Council -- including three brand new alderpersons -- take the oath of office in ceremonies at the BOS Center in Springfield. WMAY was proud to bring the event to you live.

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CNN Legal Analyst and author Jeffrey Toobin Stops by to discuss his new book "Homegrown:Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism". Toobin talks what inspired him to write the book, what are the common threads between the past and our present, where we are on the evolutionary cycle of the movement, and Merrick Garland's low profile demeanor. Toobin also let's us know we should not hold out hope for any consequences for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Give it a listen.

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week Erik fills us in on the final day of Cinema-Con in Vegas last week, an interesting premise for the movie Love Again, and is Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 a satisfying conclusion for this group of superheroes. Give it a listen and make sure to follow Erik and Fandango on the socials.

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Nate of the Paging Mr. Morrow YouTube channel stops by to discuss him recently taking the vlog international. Nate talks Star Wars Celebration in London, London public transportation as well as his adventures in Paris and Disneyland Paris. Nate also gives some travel tips for those who maybe looking to take there first international trip as well. Give it a listen and don't forget to subscribe to Nate's channel and to follow him on social media.

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat and talks all things Cinema-Con from Las Vegas. Erik gives his thoughts on the new Flash film that was screened at Cinema-Con as well as updates on the Barbie Movie, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, Fast X, Wicked, Dune 2, the Little Mermaid and more! Give it a listen!

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