We kicked off show number 4000 of the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Traveling to New Orleans for the Super Bowl? Tips to get the best deal with Zach Wichter, USA TODAY’s resident Consumer Travel reporter.

Is American Democracy Working for All Americans? A new national survey will evaluate how Americans perceive and experience democracy. Brad Rourke - Chief External Affairs Officer, Kettering Foundation joined Dan to discuss.

From Kickoff to Final Whistle: USDA’s Super Bowl Food Safety Game Plan - Keep food safety at the forefront to ensure a penalty-free game day feast without foodborne illness. Jesse Garcia, USDA Food Safety Specialist shared some tips.

Alzheimer's awareness and caregiving. Discussing the book: My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver. With Marty Schreiber – former Governor of Wisconsin – Author, Alzheimer’s caretaker of his wife.

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