(0:00 – 7:41) Holiday Travel; Thanksgiving leftovers; Christmas Tree Talk with Pat Sullivan 

(7:41 – 16:52) The Nutcracker tradition continues in Indianapolis for the holidays! Indianapolis Ballet’s The Nutcracker will be at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. Executive Director Don Steffy and Yoshiko Kamikusa, one of the principal dancers, shares more about this tradition, and behind-the-scenes moments that went into producing The Nutcracker. 

(16:52 – 27:21) Bring in the holidays with AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration at the Hilbert Circle Theatre with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! Katie Scarlett Swaney, Indianapolis native singer, dancer and actor, talks with Terri about her background and experiences that have led up to this year’s AES Yuletide performance. Katie also goes into what is to be expected at this year’s celebration, including Emmy-nominated Frankie Moreno who will be hosting. 

(27:21 – 38:21) Debate: Are space heaters cheaper than turning up the thermostat?; First Day Food News: Thanksgiving leftovers, & Joey Chestnut attempting personal pumpkin pie record; Cyber Monday; New Song Sunday - Take it or Leave it 

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(0:00 – 8:15) One of the busiest travel days; TSA Agents Found Cat in a Checked Bag; Upcoming Holiday Events; Terri’s Experience Riding in a Helicopter with Santa and Mrs. Clause 

(8:15 – 18:52) Chief Relationship Officer at Charity Navigator Kevin Scally shares how this season is about more than receiving, and gives tips and reminders for when you’re looking to give. 

(18:52 – 35:39) Through their new documentary, Are We Safer Today?, Naptown Media helps explore the work and impact the 9/11 Commission has had since it was created 20 years ago. Naptown Media’s award-winning Co-Producer Bob Massie joins First Day to share their findings they had during this documentation process. 

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(0:00 – 6:40) Drumstick Dash Director and Founder Steve Kerr shares about how the marathon started and how they’ve benefited the Wheeler Mission for the past decade. 

(6:40 – 16:00) Chris Kreke, Associate Band Director at Carmel High School, joins to talk about the Marching Greyhounds’ upcoming performance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

(16:00 – 26:10) The 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide is available to help you shop local this holiday season. President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing Scott Paul shares suggestions for shopping local and details on this guide. 

(26:10 – 33:57) Talking Turkey! Members of the Indy Parks and Recreation Ornithology Center inform us about the history of turkeys in North America and Indiana. Wait for the end for Terri’s Turkey impression!  

(33:57 – 41:08) Exercise Inc. Founder Bo Railey shares about his perspective of how Thanksgiving is about being thankful and grateful. 

(41:08 – 55:22) November is Native American Heritage Month. While we celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s important to understand how this holiday has different meanings for different populations. Carolina Castoreno, the Executive Director of the American Indian Center of Indiana, joins to share about Native Americans in Indiana and recognizing their history and traditions.  

(55:22 – 1:03:32) Giving Tuesday is around the corner! Kevin Scally, Chief Relationship Officer at Charity Navigator, shares information and advice when it comes to giving this season. 

(1:03:32 – 1:13:30) Award-winning Cinematographer, Director and Producer of the new documentary, Gratitude Revealed, discusses ways to not only be thankful, but also grateful this Thanksgiving.

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(0:00 – 6:52) The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will be hosting A Veterans Day Salute featuring the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Clubs, Nov. 11-13. You’ll see two freshman members performing who are Indy Metro Area High School alumni. We talk with one of them, Grace Sullivan, about her experience with the Academy.

(6:52 – 16:03) November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The Alzheimer's AHEAD Study continues to search for participants to help further research and fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s expert, Dr. Hamid Okhravi of Eastern Virginia Medical School and study participant Carol Turner join First Day to share about the study. 

(16:03 – 27:26) It is National Hunger and Homeless Week. President and CEO of Gleaners Fred Glass describes ways they are working to combat hunger in Indianapolis.  

(27:26 – 34:44) Rex Early, the former Indiana Republican Party Chairman, passed away; First Day Food News; Teaching Moment: Peter Pan Syndrome 

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(0:00 – 7:19) Countdown to Circle of Lights has begun; Jeff Saturday as new Indianapolis Head Coach; Peptoc Hotline: K-6th Calif. Students give pre-recorded advice and pep talks to callers. 

(7:20 – 17:52) Co-Director of Indy Winter Farmers Market and Community Impact Director at Growing Places Indy, Shalise Lee joins First Day to share more about the ongoing Winter Farmers Market. 

(17:52 – 28:18) Award Winning Creator and Documentary Producer Tom DiDonato joins to share about the positive stories he found through his new documentary PIVOT Paying It Forward. 

(28:18 – 32:41) First Day Music Report with Sam Fritz

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(0:00 – 6:36) Election Day is Tuesday; What should you do with your pumpkins after Halloween? Oinking Acres Farm Rescue will take them! Founder Olivia Head talks about this non-profit sanctuary for animals. 

(6:36 – 18:32) The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will be hosting A Veterans Day Salute featuring the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Clubs, Nov. 11-13. You’ll see two freshman members performing who are Indy Metro Area High School alumni. Shortridge High School graduate Allen Williams and Dr. Aaron Smith, Chairman and Director of Musical Activities at the Naval Academy, both join First Day to talk about this upcoming performance, along with their experiences with the Naval Academy. 

(18:32 – 28:20) Wreaths Across America Radio has announced new content-sharing partnerships with various Veteran Radio Programs. Bill Hodges, Host and Founder of Veterans Corner Radio, shares details about his program that gives answers to veteran’s questions that those who served wouldn’t realize they should be asking. 

(28:20 – 34:26) National Saxophone Day; Election Day is right around the corner; Has politics become a deal breaker in the dating scene?; First Day Food News: Indy Fresh Catering Event, Winter Farmers Markets, Openings: Soulshine Vegan Café, Fresh Pots Coffee Bar; College Goal Sunday – fill out your FAFSA with help!; Indy Humane is waiving senior pet adoption fees. 

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(0:00 – 7:33) Daylight Savings Time ends; Powerball jackpot raises to a record $1.9 billion; Blue Angel Connect’s program Holiday Hope is coming up. Brent Burris, father of the founder, shares about the non-profit and this program that aims to help struggling families during the holiday season. 

(7:33 – 18:05) Wreaths Across America, a non-profit on a mission to remember, honor and teach is through wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, will be laying wreaths on December 17. Director of Military and Veteran Outreach Joe Reagan shares more about this and how you can get involved. 

(18:05 – 30:55) KJ McGlinn, cat lover, President of KJ Media Company, media personality, and author, joins First Day to talk about her book, Raised by Cats: Behind the Mic and the Meows. 

(30:55 – 34:11) First Day Music Report with Sam Fritz 

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(0:00 – 09:19) Colts Sunday; Colts fans ranking in NFL Study; FFA came to Indianapolis; Halloween traditions; Delphi press conference. 

(09:19 – 18:36) Indy’s oldest operated bar’s operations manager Josh Caplinger talks about the Slippery Noodle Inn’s Ghost Tour and hauntings for the spooky season. 

(18:36 – 25:20) Kevin Bowen, co-host of Kevin and Query on 107.5 The Fan, joins Terri to talk about the new quarterback the Colts will be seeing in their game against the Commanders. 

(25:20 – 34:29) National Candy Corn Day; War of the Worlds broadcast anniversary; favorite Halloween movies; Switch Witch tradition; Denny Smith calls in to First Day to share about the anniversary of the first broadcast on WIBC Radio 84 years ago; Terri and Kielynn share scary stories. 

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(0:00 – 08:01) Happy Halloween! Producer Kielynn scared Terri, check out First Day’s Facebook Page for Terri’s reaction; Guess who Kielynn dressed up as for Halloween; News anchor Parker shares the first Halloween Joke of the show, with many more to come. 

(08:01 – 17:50) Brendan Kennealey, Founder of Nester - an app that helps home buyers avoid the #1 home buying regret, joins First Day to describe the app, this common regret and how to avoid it.  

(17:50 – 29:07) The Indiana Conference for Women comes to Indianapolis on Tuesday, November 1, with keynote speakers and breakout sessions. Breakout leader McKenna Sweazey talks about her session, “How to Win Friends and Manage Remotely,” and describes ways for everyone to do better while they work remotely.  

(29:07 – 34:20) First Day Music Report with Sam Fritz; Colts Blue Sunday with Tarik Glenn being inducted into the Ring of Honor. 

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(0:00 – 09:53) It’s Halloween season, and the perfect time to go through a haunted house! Indiana Fear Farm co-owner Joe Doolan joins First Day to help us know more about the behind-the-scenes of haunted attractions. 

(09:53 – 14:50) Expenses can be scary going into the holiday season! Queen of Free Cheri Lowe joins First Day to share ways to save money this fall and Halloween. 

(14:51 – 26:50) Want a spooky, yet historic place to visit in Indiana this fall? Terri took a trip to Cambridge City with Saturday Night on the Circle host Ethan Hatcher to visit La Mortuary and shares their experience. 

(26:51 – 34:25) Federal Student Loan Forgiveness test application is open; Emojis that should be cancelled; First Day Food News; U.S. Senate Debate on WIBC.

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