This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with journalist, podcast and public radio host Meghna Chakrabarti. Meghna is the host of On Point , a National Public Radio show that covers important and timely topics. On Point airs Monday through Friday at 9 am on 91.9 KVCR. Meghna talks about her background in journalism, her family, and the experience of hosting a live show. For more information about Meghna Chakrabarti, visit www.wbur.org/inside/staff/meghna-chakrabarti

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with longtime journalist and former co-host of NPR’s Morning Edition, host David Greene. David talks about some memorable interviews he’s done, his NY Times best-selling book Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia , and his plans for the future. To learn more about David Greene, visit www.npr.org/people/4510160/david-greene You can now find Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez on Facebook! Visit us at facebook.com

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with actor and comedian Jon Lovitz. Jon shares how he got into comedy, some early influences, and a behind the scenes look at Saturday Night Live and other projects he's been a part of. To learn more about Jon Lovitz, visit https://twitter.com/realjonlovitz?lang=en

This week on Lifestyles, we reach into the archives for Lillian's conversation with writer, illustrator, and snowman expert Bob Eckstein. He’s the author of The Illustrated History of the Snowman and talks about his journey uncovering the snowman’s origins. Also on the show, Lillian shares her holiday traditions. Happy Holidays! To learn more about Bob Eckstein, visit http://bobeckstein.com/

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with music historian and author Tim English. Tim talks about his newest book, John Lennon: 1980 Playlist , which examines the musical influences that led to John Lennon’s most productive and creative year. For more information about Tim English and John Lennon: 1980 Playlist , visit www.amazon.com/John-Lennon-Playlist-Tim-English/dp/B08JLHQM38/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AFV2TXH89P2J&dchild=1&key

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Jessica Muñoz, Executive Director of Voices for Children in Riverside County. Voices for Children offers a CASA program- Court Appointed Special Advocates who work closely with foster children to ensure their needs are met. Also on the show, Lillian has a conversation with Adam Monahan, a longtime producer of the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow , which airs on KVCR-TV Fridays at 8pm. Adam is also the host of the new podcast DETOURS , a project

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with Brad Meltzer, author and creator of the children’s book series, Ordinary People Change the World . The books helped to inspire the new PBS kids show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum , that can be seen on KVCR TV, weekday mornings at 10 a.m. Brad shares what inspires him to write about historic heroes, talks about the new show, and what he hopes children will learn from these stories. To support KVCR and pledge for the Ordinary People Change the

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian has a conversation with chef, author, and nutritionist Mareya Ibrahim. Also known as the Fit Foodie, Mareya is the author of the new book, Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive . She shares how to get your taste buds on track and kick cravings. To learn more about Mareya Ibrahim, visit https://mareyaibrahim.com/

This week on Lifestyles, Lillian speaks with singer, author, and Grammy award winner BJ Thomas. BJ is celebrating the 45th anniversary of one of his biggest hits “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”. BJ shares who came up with that title, talks about other hits over his long career like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head", and discusses his book Home Where I Belong . To learn more about BJ Thomas, visit bjthomas.com

This week on Lifestyles, it’s a Veterans Day special. Lillian Vasquez speaks with Ray Anderson, a veteran who served during the Vietnam era, with the 82nd Airborne. Ray shares his story of how he joined the military, his experience serving as a newspaper reporter, and how 50 years later, he returned to Vietnam with his son on a very special mission to deliver 550 wheelchairs. Also on the show, veterans share what Veterans Day means to them. To learn more about Ray Anderson, you can visit him on