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At a time when Americans can seem divided over just about everything, Faith & Blue Weekend tries to bring communities and law enforcement together to get to know and listen to one another. The Reverend Markel Hutchins, is the driving force and creator of Faith & Blue weekend. AND, every once in a while – maybe once or twice a generation, an athlete comes along who doesn’t just dominate their sport — they change it. Robin Lundberg takes a look at one of those athletes in his new book: CAITLIN CLARK: From the Logo”

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Teachers have always spent some of their own money on their classrooms, but today some are buying everything from pencils and books to snacks for their students. DonorsChoose is there to help close that gap. I spoke with the group’s CEO, Alix Guerrier. And, we’ve been calling children’s mental health a national emergency for nearly five years now but for far too many families, finding help can still mean long waits, fighting with insurance, or ending up in an emergency room with nowhere else to go. I discussed the problems with Heidi Baskfield, Vice President at the Children's Hospital Association. ChildrensHospitals.Org

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For decades we've talked about women trying to break through the glass ceiling. But are they being held back by a bigger problem? A decade ago Kathryn Jacob and Sue Unerman wrote a book titled: The Glass Wall, about all those pesky rules and expectations that can separate men and women long before they get to that corner office. They both joined me and told me what has changed in those 10-years. AND, becoming an American can take years — and even after someone earns a green card, that final step toward citizenship can still feel intimidating. Now Welcome.US is trying to make that last mile a little less lonely, matching aspiring citizens with everyday Americans who can help them prepare. I discussed it all with Nazanin Ash, CEO of Welcome.US. And Andy Sullivan Executive Director of No One Left Behind.

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For more than 2-decades, Wounded Warrior Project has helped veterans deal with the wounds of war — and increasingly, the toughest wounds are the ones we can't see. I discussed it with Walt Piatt, Chief Executive Officer of Wounded Warrior Project AND, we all have bad days and stressful weeks — but how do you know when those feelings have crossed the line into something that may require help? Dr. Christine Crawford is a psychiatrist and the new Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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Twenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, an entire generation of Americans has grown up knowing 9/11 as history rather than personal memory. One effort to make sure the day continues to have meaning is 9/11 Day. I discussed it with Jay Winuk, co-founder of 9/11 Day. AND, from rats in subway tunnels to raccoons raiding garbage cans - our cities are becoming some of the world's newest ecosystems. In his fascinating new book, Our Wild Familiars, award-winning writer and epidemiologist Dr. Dan Werb explores how wildlife isn't just surviving alongside us, it's evolving because of us.

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Identity theft used to mean somebody got your credit-card number or Social Security number. Today, criminals can get into your phone, take over your accounts and even use AI to sound—or look—like someone you trust. I discussed how we could protect ourselves with Eva Velasquez – CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. AND, Artificial Intelligence is already in our classrooms whether schools and teachers are ready for it or not. I spoke with Joy Okoro, Chief Impact & Operating Officer at Teach For America about best practices for students, teachers and parents.

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We’ve been told to fear carbs, avoid fat, ditch gluten, stop eating after 7 and occasionally “detox” our bodies — but how much of that is actually backed by science? Mayo Clinic dietitian Tara Schmidt joined me for a fun chat the facts and myths about nutrition. AND, this summer marks two of the most significant moments in Anne Frank's story. Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, told me about their newest exhibit.

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For years, doctors have warned that antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest public health threats of our time. Now, as home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics become more widely marketed, Dr. Peter Papadakos , Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Rochester, is concerned about their dangers to an unknowing public. AND, August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, and while SMA was once considered one of the most devastating genetic diseases affecting children, the last decade has brought remarkable breakthroughs. Jamie Gibson, Chief Development Officer at CureSMA.Org discussed it with me.

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For thousands of veterans in our country, the toughest battle doesn't end when they leave the military — it continues as they transition back into civilian life and the workplace. I discussed the issues affecting Veterans in the workplace, with Shannon Walker, CEO of Northwest Battle Buddies AND there are few things better on a hot summer day than an ice-cold beer. And it just so happens that August is International Beer Month. Dr. Malcolm Purinton, Beer and World History scholar at Northeastern University, told me about the history of Brewskis.

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Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men. The good news is that screening, diagnosis, and treatment have all advanced significantly in recent years. Gina Carithers, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation told me where we’re still failing. AND, already this year, 12 children in the United States have died after being left in or becoming trapped inside hot cars. Laura Dunn, Senior Safety Specialist with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, explained how it happens and how we can prevent a tragedy.

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