Talk! with Audrey

There is a record amount of U.S. wind power under construction, I speak with American Wind Energy Association CEO Tom Kiernan and Roy Falcon, an 18-year veteran of the wind industry, we talk about Annual American Wind Week and the latest economic and environmental benefits of American wind farms and factories.

A new treatment gives hope to patients with Unresectable Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. My guest is Dr. Kristin Higgins, Radiation Oncologist at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Jersey's City's Puertorriqueños Asociados for Community Organization, Inc (PACO) has an initiative to help grow the local police force. They are offering a Free, 3-Day Law Enforcement Entry Level Prep Course. Julio Garcia PACO Executive Director is Audrey's guest.

Some people associate warmer weather with outdoor activities like gardening and strolls through the park. Others associate the higher temperatures with staying cool indoors. However, many don't realize that both may result in exposure to a common type of bacteria that can cause a serious and chronic condition that can lead to lung damage in those who are susceptible. It's called Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung Disease. My guests are Dr. Patrick Flume, Pulmonologist and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina and Debbie a NTM Lung Disease Patient.

Usher's New Look (UNL), is a philanthropic organization founded in 2009 by musical performer Usher Raymond, is celebrating 20 years of service and action with their 2019 Disruptivator Summit. My guest is the dynamic leader behind this amazing organization, Careshia Moore, President and CEO of UNL and we are going to talk about the foundation and some of he challenges that young people face.

IBM is putting the spotlight on women leaders from around the world who are the first movers in AI (Artificial Intelligence) for business in their inaugural "Women Leaders in AI" list. Michelle Boockoff Bajdek, CMO, IBM Watson is my guest.

As we approach mid-year, a number of forces are creating volatility in global markets. Probably the biggest concern is the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute. Gene Goldman, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research, Cetera Financial Group provides insight to some of the global trade and investor concerns.

According to the CDC, 1 in 7 people with HIV in the U.S. don't know they have the virus, and they are releasing new data that underscore's the urgent need to scale up HIV testing to end the epidemic. Dr. Eugene McCray, director of CDC's Division of HIV/AIDS joins me to talk about the critical role of increasing HIV testing as part of the proposed federal initiative to end the HIV epidemic and what everyone can do to support this goal.

The Multicultural Media Correspondents Association (MMCA), an advocacy organization leading a national call to action to increase media diversity, recently announced their honorees for the 4th annual Correspondents Dinner, David Morgan – Multicultural Media Correspondents Association (MMCA) President is my guest.

The 2019 Homebuyer Insights Report found that the youngest generation of homebuyers aren't dragging their feet, as nearly 60 percent of prospective Gen Z homebuyers between the ages of 18 and 23 want to buy within the next five years, meaning they would own a home before the age of 30. AJ Barkley, is SVP, Neighborhood Lending Executive, Consumer Lending at Bank of America has tremendous insight to home buying trends.