Chris Simpson, Director of the National University Center for Cybersecurity, is joined by Bill Reid, Academic Program Director for National University's BS in Cybersecurity, to talk about the annual SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge, which teaches middle school and high school students practical skills in a competitive setting. Simpson and Reid discuss the vast opportunities for growth in the cybersecurity field.

John Bolthouse, Executive Director for the Friends of Balboa Park, returns to discuss new happenings in the Jewel of San Diego. Bolthouse emphasizes the importance of collaboration amongst city, philanthropic and park programs to ensure Balboa Park is properly taken care of. Bolthouse highlights projects such as the Moreton Bay Fig Tree observation deck and new lighting fixtures, which enhance the park-going experience. Bolthouse chats about the ever-evolving state-mandates, which allow Balboa Park to gradually reopen.

Caitlin O'Connell, renowned Elephant Scientist, Behavioral Ecologist and Author, discusses her new book, Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves. O'Connell underscores the importance of community rituals in the animal kingdom and in human society. O'Connell considers the impacts social isolation will have upon humans once the pandemic subsides.

Matt Carney, Co-Chair of the San Diego Arts & Culture Coalition (SDACC), and Executive Director of the San Diego Ballet, discusses the San Diego Arts and Culture Challenge, now in it's it 3rd Phase to raise significant resources for artists and art organizations that have been walloped by the pandemic. Carney chats about the invaluable role arts play in everyday life and the myriad benefits that come with "creative" education.

Lauren Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, Inc, is joined by Board President, Cameron Clark, to talk about the nonprofit's efforts to help victims of abuse in the face of COVID-19 challenges. Clarke highlights the lessons Home Start has learned from the pandemic. Tancredi-Baese chats about Home Start's Social Enterprises, which provides employment opportunities for young mothers, along with its virtual Blue Ribbon Broadcast for Bright Futures -- It's A Family Affair event, slated for Saturday, May 8.

Len Novarro, an Award-Winning Journalist and Author, talks about his of his soon-to-be-published book, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered: A Journalist's Journey Amid the Twilight of Truth. Novarro discusses the ever-changing nature of journalism and the effect social media has had on factual and balanced reporting. Novarro, a former San Diego Tribune features editor, recounts stories from his career including his experiences traveling with the KKK, exposing nuclear waste issues and government cover-ups in Memphis, and a fight he once had with Paul McCartney.

Jodi Cilley, Founder and President of the Film Consortium of San Diego, chats about the vibrant San Diego film industry and the contributions of veterans and active-duty personnel to the industry. Cilley discusses the Armed Forces Film Challenge and GI Film Festival.

Walter Philips, Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Youth Services, talks about the key issues that face San Diego youth, such as homelessness, bullying and sex trafficking. Philips discusses how his organization help kids mitigate these issues.

Floyd Strayer, Director and Team Leader of Team VetPics, is joined by Producer, Actor, and Publicist Susan J Farese, and Screenwriter, Producer and Actor, Tommy Anderson, to discuss their film, Life After Oblivion. The trio talks about their team's mission to showcase films produced and written by veterans that shed a light on critical issues such as PTSD and mental illness. Strayer elaborates on his passion for raising awareness on struggles faced by military veterans.

Abegale Flores Colmenar, Site Director for BioLabs San Diego, chats about her organization's supportive role in San Diego's growing bioscience sector. Colmenar chats about BioLabs' youth outreach programs.