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(0:00 – 5:55) Colts vs. Vikings; Winter weather on the way; Terri’s Taste Testing – Cinnafuego Toast Crunch 

(5:56 – 15:57) Derek Mount has been creating Blessing Bags with the Salvation Army and shares stories of hope he’s witnessed through this work; Sunday’s Trending Stories with Kielynn 

(15:58 – 26:17) Co-Founder and Co-President of Shelby Foundation’s Kindness Delivered Deb Kraft joins First Day to share about how this mobile ministry has been delivering random acts of kindness. 

(26:18 – 36:33) Glendale auctioneer Erik Hoyer, of EJ’s Auction & Consignment, talks through vintage, antique ornaments you might have in storage that could be worth more than you realize; Christmas plans and trivia with Terri, Kielynn, and Donnie; New Year's is right around the corner!

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(0:00 – 5:40) National Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day; On This Day in History, 56 Years Ago; Terri unwraps her Christmas present from Kielynn. 

(5:40 – 19:39) What’s at the top of the Christmas lists this year? Steve Starobinsky, Founder of Kid@Heart and Gel Blaster’s Chief Revenue Officer, joins to talk about what toys have everyone captivated this holiday season.  

(19:39 – 29:43) Are angels truly within number sequences? Psychic Medium Linnea Star shares about angel numbers, messages around you, and the guardian angel(s) you may have. 

(29:43 – 39:57) Sam Fritz’s First Day Music Report; Christmas Trivia with Terri and Kielynn

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(0:00 – 7:44) Denny Smith joins First Day with a real estate agent, Greg Cooper, to talk about how to avoid disaster striking for home owners.  

(7:45 – 18:22) Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, M.D. shares how social media has become such a large part of our lives with a call to action for ways to avoid, and handle, this addiction. 

(18:23 – 30:34) Gen Z parents are refusing to teach kids about Santa. Kim Muench, Certified Parenting Coach and Founder of the Real Life Parent Guide, describes this new phenomenon and the philosophy behind this. 

(30:34 – 40:26) Indianapolis Animal Care Services Sweater Weather Adoption Event is coming up! Public Information Officer Roxie Randall talks about this event and how you can give a pet a forever home. Along with Sam Fritz’s First Day Music Report; Straight No Chaser, the Bloomington natives, will be in Indianapolis; Radiothon Update.

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(0:00 – 9:00) Radiothon broke another record!; Kielynn’s past week hosting with Tinseltown, a holiday pop-up bar; Blue Angel Connect Holiday Hope Program’s success of giving families their Christmas. 

(9:00 – 18:27) Caroling in the Cave can be a way to raise your spirits this holiday season at Marengo Cave! General Manager Steve Calhoun describes this experience and what to expect.

(18:27 – 38:43) Santa's Elf and Founder of the Santa Claus Museum Pat Koch shares about her experiences writing letters to kids for Santa Claus, developing Santa Claus, IN, and her view of Christmas.

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(0:00 – 6:20) Kevin Cook, co-founder of Nightmare on Edgewood, joins to describe how their haunted attractions have transformed for Christmas. 

(6:21 – 15:57) The National Freight Rail Strike has been averted. Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics for the Consumer Brands Association Tom Madrecki talks through the next steps with this aversion and any concerns that are left for both the rail service and consumers. 

(15:57 – 23:31) Queen of Free Cheri Lowe gives holiday savings tips while you’re doing shopping this season. 

(23:32 – 34:39) Did you know “Jingle Bell Rock” was originally named Jingle Bell Hop? This Christmas song, “Jingle Bell Rock,” was written by the Hoosier Bobby Helms. His grandson, Michael McCartney, shares backstories about his grandfather and this Christmas song. 

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(0:00 – 5:21) 21 Days from Christmas! Experience gifts may be the way to go this year! – Terri and Kielynn’s Top Experience Gift Suggestions. 

(5:21 – 16:20) Big upset during the St. Elmo’s Shrimp Eating Competition when Indianapolis’ Joey Chestnut came in fourth and had to hand over his legacy to Geoff Esper. Major League Eating’s Emcee Sam Barclay joins First Day to share about his journeys traveling for the eating competitions. 

(16:21 – 26:15) Trending Stories; Rudest Fan Base Rankings; First Day Music Report with Sam Fritz 

(26:15 – 34:47) Behind the Christmas Movie Classics! Rick Goldschmidt, Official Biographer and Historian at Rankin/Bass Productions, and who authored The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass Productions: A Portfolio, joins to share about what went on behind-the-scenes of the Christmas Classics like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Frosty the Snowman.”

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