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

Survive Stroke Week (May 4-10) aims to educate Americans about the symptoms of stroke and the lifesaving treatment options available to patients. This year it focuses on the Hispanic Community in the U.S., where stroke ranks as the fourth leading cause of death for Hispanic men and the third for Hispanic women. Dr. Violiza Inoa joined Dan to discuss. 

Why does it feel like summertime is increasingly bleeding into May? Ken Mahan – Boston Globe Meteorologist checked in.

"A World Safe for Commerce” - a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between commerce, national security, and the propensity for conflict. Dale Copeland – Author & Professor of International Relations at the Department of Politics, University of Virginia joined Dan.

Jewish community reacts Pope Francis death…Rabbi Rick Jacobs - President, Union for Reform Judaism had pleasure of meeting Pope Francis.

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