During this final Another View for 2025, our guests were YOU - our listening audience! So many of you called in to share your favorite holiday memories, what makes your heart smile during this time of year, and what stories still make you laugh out loud! We are grateful for you, and the Another View team wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!

On this Another View Round Table, pundits Alvean Lyons and Daun Hester look back at events of 2025, and look forward in anticipation of 2026!

Hear answers to your questions about health care insurance coverage. For seniors, we explain the "alphabet soup" of Medicare Parts A, B, C, D and G. For those in the health care insurance marketplace, we share some ideas on navigating the increase in insurance premiums.

Are you stressing about the upcoming holidays? Maybe you're catching up on past-due bills due to the government shutdown? Did you change your plans for a big Thanksgiving dinner because of the rising cost of food? Or are you fretting about fewer gifts under the tree because you're worried about paying for health care? These are stressful times, but there are ways to protect your peace. Take a deep breath and have a conversation with relationship expert Dr. Alvean Lyons on coping skills to make the holidays enjoyable despite external stressors that could cause distress in relationships you hold dear.

The longest government shutdown in history has had a profound impact on daily living — no paychecks for government workers; disruption of SNAP benefits, which leaves millions of Americans food insecure; a steep rise in the cost of healthcare insurance; and thousands unable to travel because of flight delays and cancellations due to a lack of air traffic controllers and TSA agents charged with keeping the skies safe. Another View pundits Daun Hester, Gaylene Kanoyton, Allison Moore, and Dr. Eric Claville examine these issues, plus the impact of the "blue wave" in Virginia's latest election.

Another View returned to Fort Monroe for another live broadcast! We discussed the new African Landing Memorial Plaza at Fort Monroe and celebrated the contributions Black people made to the economic and social development of early Virginia and America.

Approximately 20% of African Americans experienced a mental health condition over the past year, and 5% had a serious mental illness. Where do you turn for help when a loved one experiences a mental health crisis? We talk with mental health professionals about the continuum of care available in Norfolk, and what you need to know to help those you love.

Its mission: To promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. Its vision: Help members build scalable businesses that employ qualified staff and leverage tomorrow's technology; advance partners' missions by building valuable connections; and anchor families and community in strong values while competing on a global level. Black BRAND, Hampton Roads' Black Chamber of Commerce, has been working on those goals for ten years. Celebrate the history of this organization and meet some of the thriving business owners who credit their success to Black BRAND.

We get up close and personal with entrepreneur, philanthropist, professor and community engagement specialist Delceno Miles. She's owner of The Miles Agency… arguably the oldest Black owned public relations firm in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Hear her thoughts on economic growth for minority businesses, what drives her philanthropy, and why she believes civic engagement is critical to our daily lives. Plus, find out about her latest honor – being named First Citizen of Virginia Beach!

As the federal government shutdown continues, workers face the first pay period without compensation — what will be the impact on affected families? Plus, the Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General is in hot water over controversial text messages. Will this change the outcome of the race? And will voters turn out in record numbers as Virginia elects its first female governor here. The Another View Round Table pundits debate these and other issues and answer your questions.