Breakfast With Barry Lee

On this episode Barry celebrates the life of one of his favorite American heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr. and also thanks those that participated in the 36th Annual Chain of Checks campaign.

Barry's special guest on this episode is Brandon Thomas, the Executive Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission. Brandon shares some heartwarming stories about how the Mission is tackling homelessness in the Shenandoah Valley.

In addition to celebrating National Gift Card Day and Bagel Day, Barry interviews Katrina McClure, the Director of the Sinclair Health Clinic in Winchester. The Clinic is one of the four recipients of grants given by the Chain of Checks.

The Timber Ridge School for adolescent boys received a $5,000 Chain of Checks grant for recreational equipment. Barry's guests are Derek Unger, CEO, James Rankin, Director of Residential Services and Juli Ferrell, Director of Development.

On this episode Barry celebrates Rubber Ducky and Stickers Day, and hands over a $5,000 check to the Lord Fairfax Community College Food Pantry. Barry's guest is Vivi Meder who describes how the grant money will impact the lives of the students and their families.

In addition to National Pharmacy Day, it's also Kiss A Ginger Day (with permission). On this episode, Barry salutes 'redheads' everywhere and reminds all what you should never tell a redhead on a date.

Today is National Milk Day, and Barry counts himself among the 6 billion consumers of milk products. The episode concludes with the delicate art of dunking graham crackers in milk 'without losing them'.

What do Rod Steward, Pat Benatar and your thermostat have in common? They're all mentioned on today's podcast. Rod and Pat celebrate birthdays today, and the thermostat discussion boils down to a 'state of mind.'

Kauleen Sharp, Barry's former morning co-host in the late 90's, joins him on the podcast to share a static cling story and to relive his being her 'maid of honor' at her wedding.

Barry's guest on the podcast today is Meghan Bowers, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Warren County. She describes the wild and whacky Polar Plunge on 1/15 in Front Royal to benefit the animals at the shelter.