The Mark Bishop Show

Commissioner Merle Heatwole head of the Salvation Army is Mark's special guest for this episode. The work in fundraising for those of us less fortunate is critical with the Red Kettle Campaign around Thanksgiving!

Cats belong inside, especially your pet. If not massive dangers face them, parasites, diseases, animals attacking them, some tormented, shot, burned the list goes on. Listen to Sarah McFarlane.

No more dissecting of the real Frogs with "Kind Frog." The silicone based dissectible has been a big hit with students and teachers and now celebrating a year after roll out, is bringing students back to the sciences. Mark get's the 'skinny' from Samantha Crowe from PETA.

This is a one stop shop for us Baby Boomers. Go to www.babyboomer.org and you'll be blown away. Too much to tell but listen to ark'Ms interview with the CEO, Marc 'Gramps' Joseph.

What is KIA doing to help stop 8 US Teens being killed a day in car crashes? It's NTDSW National Teen Driver Safety Week from the 19th - 25th October.

Mark finds out from Dr Naomi J Brown a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist at CHOP, just how many different types of sports injuries are prominent every year for our children and teenagers. Tips on how to prevent them as well.

Mark talks with the VP at American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Karen Collins and Dr. Anne D. Cope Chief Engineer at the IBHS about what to do about your home and valuables. 2.6 Million homes in the Western US face wildfire risk and a $1.3 Trillion reconstruction cost. get the tips here!

Mark speaks with Tim Anderson, President & CEO of the USSFCU which is celebrating its 90th year of operation in October. It started with $45.00 at the height of the great depression. Why is this Credit Union alternative perhaps better than a Bank? Check it out, you'll be surprised.

Do you know how much scholarship money is out there? With this episode you will learn a lot more about resources the College Board offers to High School students. SAT and PSATs. Mark's guest is the Senior Vice President, College Readiness Assessments. You need to hear this!

Mark delves into the new US News and World Report best college rankings. His guest is Dr. Lamont Jones the managing editor for education. He talks about Faculty Resources, Reputation, Financial Resources and so on. Since the very first publication in 1983, the annual rankings have become a significant tool for many.