Christopher Gabriel Program

Todd returned to the program to explain the new partnership between Valley Children's and Fresno State ($10 million to the university for 10 years which includes naming rights for Bulldog Stadium). He also discussed the concern over pediatric Covid numbers rising here in the Central Valley and across America at an alarming rate.

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Derek has been a regular contributor on The CGP for many years. Why? He's one of the very best at what he does across all of boxing. Derek broke down Jose Ramirez's recent fight with Josh Taylor, how three 114-112 judges cards don't mean they all saw the fight the same way and the future of Manny Pacquiao after his recent loss to Yordenis Ugas.

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Slammin' Sammy K is a longtime guest of this program. He's also one of only two individuals who has ever guest co-hosted The CGP in over 3400 installments. Sammy joined the program literally minutes after coming off stage in Branson, Missouri to explain how Covid has affected the music industry, how percussion is created for new songs and what's next for him.

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Dr. Bill Morice returned to discuss the latest on the Delta variant and why it's dangerous and deadly, fact vs fiction on wearing masks and the "when" of booster shots.

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More with Dr. Morice on rising pediatric Covid numbers, the political expediency of handling the virus, new vaccination/mask policies for stadiums/arenas and global communication accommodation 

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Ben Ross returned to talk what's right with the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A's, what's wrong with the San Diego Padres and why the Field of Dreams game was the best thing MLB has done in many years.

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Nick Schager, film critic for Variety, Daily Beast, Yahoo Movies and Esquire, joined me to break down Reminiscence, Demonic and The Outsider. 

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The Tokyo Olympics are over. Many watched, some did not. CG tackles why we love the Olympics, why some don't and where media and fans often miss the whole point of the Games. 

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Darren Redmond, as the Executive Director of Parents and Addicts In Need (PAIN), plays a vital role with PAIN's rehabilitation services and support for substance users and their families. One of their biggest focal points is the crux of this discussion: the considerable dangers of the powerful synthetic opioid, fentanyl.

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Allison Paregien is that rare triple threat: great person, wonderful athlete, outstanding student. She's on her way to Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois, Missouri Valley Conference) on a softball scholarship. When you see her play, and bearing in mind she was valedictorian at Exeter Union, it's not at all surprising. What stands out, however, is the journey she had as a senior and softball recruit in a year dominated by Covid. 

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