Robert Swain became enthralled with basketball at an early age and knew deeply that the game would be the instrument to help him rise out of poverty. He was an excellent player and was hand picked to join the University of Connecticut basketball team. He thought he was on his way to his dream - joining the NBA - when a life-altering decision landed him in prison. Hear the inspiring story of how one man overcame obstacles and learned to "own his moment". Plus, all you need to know to celebrate Juneteenth!

As we continue to struggle with multiple mass shootings throughout the United States, residents are turning to political leaders for help. Will Congress finally pass common-sense gun control measures? Public hearings before the January 6 Commission start on Thursday - are you tuning in? And what is happening with Portsmouth politics? Join Alvean Lyons, Daun Hester, Carol Pretlow and Gaylene Kanoyton for insightful and engaging conversation.

We are a nation in mourning for 19 elementary school children and two of their teachers gunned down by an 18 year old with an assault rifle in Uvalde, Texas, and 13 shot and ten murdered in a hate crime in Buffalo, NY. While politicians take sides on the issue of gun control, the nation is waiting for them to "do something" to stop the carnage. Even if you do not live in Texas or New York, these vicious attacks have an impact. What do you do with your emotions? What do you tell your children? How can you protect your mental, physical and emotional health? And how do we keep our children and ourselves safe from gun violence? Some answers from clinical psychologist Dr. Ernestine Duncan, who is also a Professor of Psychology at Norfolk State University; and Bobby Kipper, Founder and Executive Director of the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence.

Hear our conversation with Cardiologist and Medical Director of Health Equity for Sentara, Dr. Keith Newby, about programs and initiatives designed to eliminate healthcare disparities in Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina, particularly among Black and Brown communities. Dr. Newby and the James E. Newby, M.D. Foundation have partnered with Sentara to address issues that disproportionately affect minorities such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, low birth rates and maternal mortality. Dr. Newby shares what we can do to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable and equitable healthcare.

He spent more than 30 years protecting and serving the citizens of Norfolk, with the last six as the "top cop", but his reach and influence has been felt nationwide. In his first long form radio interview since his retirement, former police chief Larry Boone shares his thoughts about the violence that plagues African American neighborhoods, the mass shootings that occur all too frequently in our country, the relationship between police and minority communities, and what we all need to do to stop the violence.

Activists on both sides of the abortion debate took to the streets in protest after the leaking of a draft Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that made abortion legal in the United States. Pro-life proponents say overturning the decision is a victory for unborn children. Pro-choice proponents say overturning the decision eliminates a woman's right to determine her own healthcare. Who is likely to be most affected if abortion becomes illegal on the federal level? What will happen to the women who live in the 13 states that have "trigger laws" that will immediately ban abortions upon the Court's decision? What will happen to women without the means to travel to states that will perform the procedure? And how will this decision impact the upcoming mid-term elections?

Between now and the year 2030, 10,000 baby boomers a day will reach retirement age. What does the future hold for these active seniors? What needs to happen to ensure the ability to age in place? We talk with experts about services available to seniors that will help them live their best lives. Our guests include William Massey, President & CEO of Peninsula Agency on Aging, Steve Zollos, CEO of Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia and Kathy Vesley, President & CEO of Bay Aging. Plus, Congressman Bobby Scott joins us with news on student loan forgiveness.

You've seen the ads on TV asking people to participate in medical research trials to test new treatments for all kinds of illnesses. African Americans are the least likely to participate in these trials, primarily because of distrust of the healthcare system. Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby discusses the pros and cons of these trials and the impact on your overall health from a health equity perspective. Plus, the latest on mask wearing and that second booster shot!

Some simply avoid talking about it. Others will engage, but only to a certain point. Still others use it as a weapon to intimidate or shame. Very few of us will fully engage in the conversation, and even then, the narrative in the back of our mind is, "am I being offensive?" It's hard to talk about race, racism, bigotry and bias but we must if we are to learn to appreciate others who are different from us. Relationship expert and human interaction consultant Dr. Alvean Lyons helps us navigate difficult but necessary conversations about race.

Gun violence is up 27% in Hampton Roads and that's just in the first quarter of the year! Between January and March of 2022, 161 people were shot - 46 killed. City leaders throughout our area are grappling with the increase in violence and trying to come up with innovative ways to stop the shootings. Our round table pundits share some creative solutions to gun violence and ways that the Black community can come together to create unity. We'll also talk about the "Black girl magic" that is Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!