Conversation Collage

In the 50th edition of "Conversation Collage," Ken speaks with a financial expert about how Americans are handling their money during the pandemic, and results from two surveys. Also: what does the future hold for the marijuana industry? Ken chats with an industry analyst who predicts it will double within five years.

With "Rare Disease Day" coming up, Ken talks with a doctor about a kidney disease you've probably never heard of. Then, tips on managing your credit score, and a new campaign to educate people about them.

The role technology plays in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines is Ken Johannessen's first topic this time, as he speaks with IBM's blockchain manager. Then, part two of his chat with "Duped" author Stephen Maitland-Lewis, in which he talks about his friendship with jazz legend Louis Armstrong.

This time, Ken talks with a man of many talents - lawyer, financier, hotelier - who got "Duped, " which is the name of his latest book; and then with the folks from Motor Trend about the 2021 "Car of the Year."

This time, Ken talks with the College Board on a program to give high school seniors a leg up on getting into college; then with a doctor who has a new treatment that can reduce hospital visits for kidney patients.

This time, Ken delves into the joys of Bar-be-que with a practitioner of the art - who has his own YouTube channel; then it's time for a coffee break, with a world-renowned barista with tips on enhancing your coffee experience at home.

After a summer vacation, "Conversation Collage" is back for a new season! We start it off with word of a documentary on animal testing, and how students are forced to hurt or kill animals in order to get a degree. We'll also talk about remote working in this age of COVIID, and if workers are liking it. And Ken has some thoughts about the end of "Council of Dads."

In the past, there was no way to trace the delivery timeline of the food we eat. That has changed; we find out how from the director of the IBM Food Trust Network. Also, Ken talks with Lori Matthews, writer of thrillers with romantic overtones.

Ken talks with Ingrid Newkirk, the founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals about her new book, "Animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries About Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion."

With some places still under stay-at-home orders, how do people stay at home and keep their relationships intact? In this episode, Ken talks with an expert. Also: could the answer to COVID also be the answer to climate change?