Kari The Light

Kentucky Tornados: Surviving the Storm and Recovery Efforts:   A community of refugees are ripped from their homes and lives are taken.  Hear how the community is rallying around these survivors who barely know English, have no roots in America and have already survived some of the most unimaginable tragedies. 

The Global Teaching Project: Changing Education in Rural America.  Founder Matt Dolan tells us how his organization is helping to re-think the teaching crisis in areas such as Mississippi and Kentucky.  He's using tech and some of the countries greatest minds.  Find out how Ivy League professors, grads, and scientists are working in some of our most forgotten places.

Hear the unbelievable true story of a beautiful 22-year-old girl burned as a witch.  Why did she spark so much fear in the hearts of people?  Does she still haunt their descendents?  What can we learn from the fear of the unknown?  We'll talk to Author Kay Hamilton about the spirit of Leah and the power she still wields today.

Dr. Natalie Ellington plans a bash that changes that lives of girls aging out of foster care.  Find out what she does and how you can help on this week's Kari The Light.

Kari Alexander talks lost teeth, wrestling bears and haunted houses with Laura Ingalls from "Little House on the Prairie"...Melissa Gilbert and multi-talented Timothy Busfield from "Thirty Something," "West Wing," "Designated Survior," and so much more!!!  It's a fun, light-hearted conversation that delves into the future of Live theater and the impact of Covid on entertainment.

Meet the first Illuminator Award winner and learn how she's impacting the world...while navigating high school.  Plus, we've got tips on how to increase joy, peace and happiness in your life!

Shining the light on anxiety and depression in kids and learning how to navigate Alzheimer's Disease.  This week's illuminator nominees give us helpful advice for battling these struggles in the brain.

Two amazing women help to incubate businesses and young minds in Northern California.  Find out what they're up to and how you can get involved!