Few artistic institutions carry the weight of history, excellence, and cultural truth quite like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, Ailey has told our stories—stories of struggle and triumph, sorrow and joy—through movement that speaks when words fall short.

Today, I’m joined by a woman who understands that legacy not just as a scholar and leader, but as a steward of its future. Alicia Graf Mack is a celebrated dancer, educator, and now one of the guiding voices helping shape the next chapter of Ailey—where tradition meets innovation, and where new generations see themselves reflected on the world’s greatest stages. And the Super Bowl is today. We talk with former GM, analyst, player and author - Frank Lombardi about his book Football Done Right.

If you made a New Year’s resolution to eat better, feel better, or take better care of yourself—and you’ve already slipped—you’re not alone. In fact, January 9th has earned the nickname “Quitter’s Day,” when many people quietly give up on the goals they set just days earlier. But what if the problem isn’t discipline—what if it’s trying to change everything at once? My guest today believes better health doesn’t require perfection, privilege, or a PhD in nutrition. It starts with intention, access, and small daily habits that add up over time.

Leslie Zinn is the founder and CEO of Arden’s Garden, a second-generation, woman-owned Atlanta company started more than 30 years ago by her late mother, Arden Zinn. What began with a single juicer has grown into 19 brick-and-mortar locations—many in food deserts—and a growing national footprint. Leslie is passionate about clean eating, functional nutrition, and reminding us that food is more than fuel—it’s information for the body. And she says one of the simplest tools for reclaiming our health might already be sitting on our kitchen counter.

Last week, the American Cancer Society released its annual Cancer Statistics Report—and there’s some news that truly matters for families everywhere. For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70 percent. At the same time, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in this country, with more than two million new diagnoses expected this year. Joining us now is Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, Senior Vice President of Cancer Treatment Support at the American Cancer Society, to help us understand what this progress means, where challenges remain, and how patients and families can get support today.

It’s a new year, a new mindset—and for a lot of Atlantans, new fitness goals. But every January, doctors also see a spike in injuries from people who jump in too fast. Joining us is Dr. Trevor Turner, a physician specializing in performance and regenerative medicine at Pravida Health. He’s here to help us get stronger, not sidelined, and explain how to protect our knees and backs while pursuing a healthier ‘new you.'

Thriving Together Atlanta is about to unveil the Mobile Art Experience, transforming a MARTA bus into an immersive space for art, healing, and community connection. The bus will launch its multi-event tour on January 12, 2026, from 11am-3pm at the King Center, located at 449 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, during a public, community-centered arts and wellness activation at the King Center’s 2026 MLK Day Kickoff Celebration. This event honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week and Atlanta’s rich cultural legacy and will feature performances by Atlanta’s own vocalist Bria Anai, a sound bowl healing session led by Kymestri Wellness, and King Center listening booths with health equity history content.

On today's show we are joined by one of the nation’s leading voices on property law and racial justice, Professor Bernadette Atuahene—Harvard and Yale–trained scholar and author of the powerful new book PLUNDERED: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.

As the country marks 70 years since the Montgomery Bus Boycott, her work reminds us that the civil rights struggle did not end on the bus—it continues in America’s neighborhoods, in our tax systems, and in the policies that determine who gets to build wealth and who gets robbed of it.

Professor Atuahene weaves meticulous research with the stories of two Detroit families to expose how a century of predatory governance has stripped Black communities of wealth, stability, and opportunity. I’m honored to welcome her to the program.

Today on Perspectives — a conversation every leader, founder, dreamer, and do-it-yourself-er needs to hear. Mark Rampolla is the visionary entrepreneur behind ZICO Coconut Water and a mission-driven investor whose companies have reshaped entire industries. Now, after building and scaling more than a hundred companies, he’s turning his wisdom inward. His new book, An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom, challenges everything we think we know about success — and what it really means to live free. Mark Rampolla joins us now.

Today on Perspectives — we explore the extraordinary world of scent with one of its true pioneers. Sue Phillips is a global fragrance expert, a former executive for brands like Tiffany, Lancôme, and Elizabeth Arden, and the creative force behind Scenterprises and the Sue Phillips Fragrance boutique. She’s crafted perfumes for stars from Zendaya to Jamie Foxx, and helped hundreds regain their sense of smell after COVID. Her book, The Power of Perfume, reveals how fragrance can shape identity, confidence, healing, and joy.

Today we’re taking a delightful dive into the weird, witty, and wonderfully informative world of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader. For 38 years, these books have turned our quick moments — and our not-so-quick ones — into mind-expanding adventures filled with trivia, odd quotes, wild history, and laugh-out-loud facts. Joining me is Brian Boone, a longtime writer, editor, and the voice behind so many of the stories that have made the Bathroom Reader a beloved staple in millions of homes. He’s here to talk about the brand-new Know It All Bathroom Reader, where comic book science, forgotten TV channels, strange research studies, and quirky geography all come to life.

Today, we’re celebrating legacy, faith, and the power of music as we welcome some of the extraordinary artists behind Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience—a limited Atlanta engagement that blends gospel greats with the next generation of rising stars. It’s a story of tradition, community, and joy, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Black Nativity returns December 4th through the 21st at the Ferst Center for the Arts. It’s a powerful holiday tradition you don’t want to miss. For tickets and group packages, visit DominionTix.com.