A triple threat of topics for you this time: Ken talks with Chef Jamie Gwen on putting together a SUPER party for the BIG GAME, and with Dr. Joyce Park on some self-care tips to get ready for Valentine's Day. Then, a talk with Dr. Courtney Lawrence from the American Red Cross about the nationwide blood shortage, and why you're needed to roll up your sleeve to donate the gift of life.

National School Choice Week is the last week in January, and in this edition of "Mister K and Company," Ken talks with a manager of the National School Choice Awareness Foundation about how parents can find the best school for their child.  Ken also talks with Beyond Finance's Chief Financial Wellness Advisor about how to financially recover after the holidays. And . . . we've always heard how we need to get more sleep - new data shows we're actually getting it!  Ken has data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Did you know that the United States Senate has a credit union? It's celebrating its 90th anniversary. And you can join it! Ken talks about the USSFCU with its president, Timothy Anderson. Also: questions to ask your eye doctor as you get older with opthamologist Dr. Ashley Brissette. And what are the best states to raise a family? Ken has the top ten - and the bottom five.

In the first edition of 2026, it's CES week in Las Vegas, and Ken talks with technology reporter Andrea Smith about tech trends and new products being showcased there.  Also, learning about "pharmacy deserts," and how Amazon Pharmacy is attempting to make it easier for people to get the prescriptions they need. AND, if you're thinking about making a fresh career start, Ken has a list of the best cities to find a job . . . and the worst.

It's flu season, which means it's time for a flu shot for most of us . . . especially for kids. Ken talks with a pediatric expert and nurse practitioner about the flu vaccine.  
Then, Warren Buffett's last letter as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. It was informative, and poignant. And Ken reads a portion of it.

A medically-focused episode of "Mister K and Company" this time: 
we'll talk about navigating food allergies and a new emergency treatment for allergic reactions, and later about a rare disease with no treatment called SCA. You'll find out what its full name is, and about a new campaign to raise awareness of it.  
We also have results of a new survey showing the best and worst cities for people with disabilities.

How is artificial intelligence making sports more interesting for the fan? As the U.S. Open continues in New York City, Ken talks with an IBM vice president about the company's AI initiatives with various sport and entertainment concerns.  Then, as kids get back to school, there's a growing drive to send them to school in safer, lower-emission buses. Ken talks with the president and CEO of the non-profit Propane Education Research Council about the benefits of using propane-powered buses.

This time, Ken Johannessen talks about the construction boom in the U.S. with a reprsentative of a company that has recently become traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Also, some details abouts the upcoming July 4th special on PBS, and wrapping up with a former Miss California about National Mac and Cheese Day (who woulda thunk?)!

With the holidays approaching, Ken talks with "Fragrance King" Harry Slatkin about how to add a nice scent to your home for the season . . . and about how he developed a new candle with Elton John. 
Then, with disasters a common occurence now, Ken talks with the executive director of airbnb.org about how it provides free accomodations to people and families displaced by hurricanes, flooding, wildfires and the like.
And which are the best cities in the USA to drive in?  Which are the worst?  Ken has the list, compiled by wallethub.com.

With the holiday season here, mental health issues become important - especially in rural areas where access to mental health resources are difficult, and even impossible to find.  Ken speaks with Jeff Winton with the non-profit Rural Minds, and Nikki Shaffer with Pfizer, who have tips to cope with mental health issues during the holidays, and even any time of the year.

There's also a message from U.S. Customs and Border Protection about their "Shop Smart" campaign to help consumers recognize the dangers of counterfeit and fake products.