Sheletta shares the heartbreaking but inspiring story of one Fanny Lou Hamer, a story of how far women and we as America have fought our way to ensuring a vote for everyone including women and women of color! Annastacia Beladonna-Carrera is with Common Cause who keeps a watchful eye to ensure people have their voices heard so she joins us to give ways in which we can secure our vote and know its being counted when you head to the polls! After that, Sheletta is trying to allocate some of the massive amounts of Halloween candy she has so Dr. Quin Lester joins us to talk about the moderation with candy and October was Oral Health Month so we discuss how to keep an even flow of candy coming through. Also, Sheletta shares a life-altering story involving the Tooth Fairy!

Only a couple of days removed from all of that trick or treating - we talk to Dr Quint Lester, DDS who tells us how to keep a steady diet of candy (and healthy food) in our routine and what is one key to good oral health as October was Oral Health Month!

Just days from Election Day 2024, and there is a story to be told as we inch closer - the impactful story of Fanny Lou Hamer, an American voting and women’s rights activist - on how she is one of the most impactful names in the history of voting in this country based strictly on what she endured and overcome. We then talk more about voter suppression and protection of your vote with Annastacia Beladonna-Carrera of Common Cause and she gives us tips and advice on how to ensure your vote counts and is secured and your voice is heard

We began this first hour with Michalina Rains of Fraser to talk about the Fraser gala, the Eden Prairie lock giveaway to help those with Autism stay safe and Fraser’s mission to help with the cause. Then Brian McDaniel joined us for a few segments to talk about the 2024 Election taking place on Tuesday and why there is a bigger issue resurfacing within Kamala Harris's path to becoming the first Black woman and first woman as President!

When it comes to the 2024 Election - I think we are all exhausted and ready for Tuesday to be done - we talked to Brian McDaniel of Hylden Advocacy and Law and Almanac and At Issue with Tom Hauser - we previewed the big week ahead of us, Kamala Harris running for president being a racial and gender issue and why a systematic issue is once again resurfacing in D.C.

Another Saturday means another chance to meet a need for a family who has a child with autism by supplying safety and security with door locks. Sheletta is in Eden Prairie for her giveaway and one of the many helping hands to this movement is Fraser so we chatted with the Executive Administrator for Fraser Michalina Rains about this great event, the Fraser Gala that had taken place Friday night and the difference her and her team is making in the community to keep children who struggle with autism and disabilities safer!

With the emergence of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS over our skies, there's some renewed energy to learn about the stars. Astronomy author and broadcaster John Read takes us off the Earth's surface to discuss ways we can see this comet and other heavenly bodies in space.

If you're looking to see Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, you'll have another to do so tonight. Guest host Dan Cook talks with astronomy author and broadcaster John Read about looking out at the stars. Then, a Drivetime with DeRusha staple comes our way as our host explores 3 Disasters and Puppies.

When you go vote, what's your motivation? Is your religious affiliation a factor in your decision making? Author, associate pastor, and "Apologies & Explanations" podcast co-host Dan Kent digs into how faith can provide guidance to your ballot choices.

To start this hour, guest host Dan Cook looks into how religion and faith can guide your political leanings. Author, associate pastor, and podcast host Dan Kent dives into the topic. After that, is it too early for retail stores to sell Christmas items?