Dr. Katherine Roe, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Laboratory Investigations Department PETA
Release Date: 12/07/2023
PAM SEAGLE: GLOBAL WOMEN"S PROGRAM EXECUTIVE, BANK OF AMERICA
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According to a new survey from Quickbooks, for small business owners across the country, the holiday hustle and pressure to make sales is real. In fact, U.S. small business owners may depend on holiday sales to make up at least a third of their annual revenue this year. Business owners across the country have to work extra hard— especially women business owners. Pam Seagle, Global Women’s Program Executive at Bank of America, joins me to talk about the challenges that women business owners may be facing this holiday season and how consumers can support women-owned businesses.
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CHRIS BURNS, AKA THE TOY GUY: THE BEST STRATEGIES FOR FINDING, BUYING AND DELIVERING GREAT PLAY EXPERIENCES
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A new survey of a thousand parents from The Toy Guy found parents are looking for toys that deliver outstanding and engaging play experiences. But, you know, not every toy works for every kid. Chris Burns. Also known as The Toy Guy, wants parents to know that the hot toy is only hot if it's hot for your kid. And he joins me today and he's also going to share some of the best strategies for finding, buying, and delivering great play experiences.
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GARY CULP: CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OFFICER FOR CIGNA HEALTHCARE's MEDICARE BUSINESS
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the deadline for Medicare's annual enrollment period, also known as AEP, is quickly approaching. And for those who qualify, the Medicare AEP is open now through December 7th. And this is going to be the last opportunity to secure comprehensive health coverage for 2025. And this includes Medicare Advantage plans, which are affordable and offer options beyond original Medicare. Joining me now, Gary Culp, the Chief Distribution Officer for Cigna Healthcare's Medicare Business, to tell us more about the different Medicare options.
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LIDJ LEWIS: FOUNDER and CEO,THE TRIP FOUNDATION
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New York City public schools are constantly facing financial pressures with the looming threat of losing funding for extracurricular activities, and often administrators have no choice but to reallocate funds, leaving less money available for after school programs, art, music, and cultural enrichment activities, such as off campus field trips and educational excursions abroad. The New York non profit, The Trip Foundation, aims to bridge the gap by providing funds for public high schools in underserved areas so that all students can have the opportunity to explore a world that so many of...
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MONTEZ DAVIDSON AND KASARA DAVIDSON: Living with Sickle Cell Disease
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Montez Davidson and her daughter and advocate, Kasara Davidson graciously share what it’s like to live with sickle cell disease.
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SHAWN NELSON: Founder and CEO of Lovesac, Author, LET ME SAVE YOU 25 YEARS, A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS
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The entrepreneurial journey can be a roller coaster of triumphant victories and humbling defeats, born from sweat, tears, and relentless determination. Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, launched his business out of his parents’ house when he was still a student. Nelson won Richard Branson's "The Rebel Billionaire" on Fox and he joins me to share his personal story, his podcast series and new book, LET ME SAVE YOU 25 YEARS: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS.
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DR. PHILIP NIMOITYN: Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia
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Dr. Phil Nimoityn with the Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia explains how heart disease develops and how to reduce certain risk factors through lifestyle changes and a new medication.
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LAURA BEGLEY BLOOM, Travel Writer: TIPS ON HOW TO EXPERIENCE DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK THIS SUMMER
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Summer in Death Valley may be hot, but it offers a unique advantage: fewer crowds. This translates to a more intimate, affordable, and secluded experience in Death Valley National Park. If prepared for the heat, this could be the perfect time to explore one of America’s true national treasures. Laura Begley Bloom, a senior contributor with Forbes and senior writer for TripAdvisor, has an insider’s look at how to enjoy the park in the summer
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Nicole Iny—Executive Director of Grants and Consumer Education at FAIR Health: Tools, educational content and resources to help older adults and family caregivers plan for care relevant to Seniors
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Older adults (age 65 and over) often shoulder a significant portion of healthcare costs but may not always receive the care they prefer. This month, FAIR Health, with generous support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, launched FAIRHealthOlderAdults.org, a free website that offers tools, educational content and resources to help older adults and family caregivers plan for care relevant to older adults. FAIR Health Executive Director of Grants and Consumer Education, Nicole Iny joins me to tell us more about the new website and how patients can have a voice in what happens as their...
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Dr. Joanne Mortimer, Medical Oncologist at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and Jessica, Woman Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: BRCA Mutation and Importance of Genetic Testing
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Dr. Joanne Mortimer, a medical oncologist at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and Jessica, who was diagnosed with breast cancer join me to talk about the importance of BRCA mutation testing, and how knowing her BRCA mutation status led to routine cancer screenings that Jessica says saved her life.
info_outlineAccording to PETA, a Harvard Medical School experimenter is permanently removing newborn monkeys from their mothers and depriving them of normal visual input, and students, faculty, and scientists—Including Dr. Jane Goodall— are demanding an end to outdated, curiosity-driven experiments. Katherine Roe, Ph.D., former NIH neuroscientist and chief scientist with the Laboratory Investigations Department at PETA, joins me to talk about the Harvard experiments and what PETA is doing to stop them.