In August 2025, Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL), in conjunction with the University of California, Davis, released a groundbreaking California governance study focused on the CA water sector. The study on Assessing Representation, Access, and Transparency of Decision-Makers in California's Water Sector examined board members and executive (or C-suite) positions, analyzing the composition of governing bodies in California's water sector. It identified 1,980 Public Water Agencies PWAs) a

In a time of deep division, uncertainty, and crisis, Finding Light in the Darkness will explore how we can maintain our well-being, integrity, and hope. Hosted by Elaine Miller-Karas, an internationally recognized trauma expert and resiliency advocate, she will illuminate practical strategies for navigating today's complex social and political landscape. Elaine hopes this episode will provide a beacon of light—insights on staying grounded, fostering compassion, and building resilience in the f

Join host Ian Fisher for a special episode devoted entirely to insights from the recent NACAC Conference in Minneapolis. Ian is joined by College Coaches Kyra Tyler and Abigail Anderson as they reflect on thought-provoking discussions from one of the most influential gatherings in college admissions. A central theme throughout the episode is authenticity, a word that appears frequently in college admissions advice but is often misunderstood. Ian, Kyra, and Abigail discuss what admissions profes

In this show, Dr. Frank McAndrew returns to Psych Up Live to answer the question, "Why Do We Fall For Conspiracy Theories?" In addressing this question he also addresses the issue of why we hang on to conspiracy theories once we believe them. In his interesting response, Dr. Mc Andrew considers whether certain factors make us more susceptible to embracing conspiracy theories. He proposes that in reality most of us can fall for the "right" conspiracy theory due to certain biases in how we all pro

What if becoming who you truly are requires letting go of who you thought you had to be? In this episode of Empowering Women, Transforming Lives, Rebecca Hall Gruyter welcomes Deanna DeCamillo Scaldaferri for a powerful conversation about awakening, healing, self-trust, and rediscovering the person underneath fear and limitation. Deanna shares her journey from narcissistic abuse survivor to thriving, including what it took to reclaim her voice, rebuild trust in herself, and turn pain into purpo

Courtesy is an ingredient of love in action. It is being polite, respectful mannerly and gracious; and affirmations of dignity, honor and value in others. Courtesy is is reflected in heartfelt expressions including ..."Thank you, Please, Excuse me, Pardon me, May I, I'm sorry, Forgive me". Courtesy is an inner attitude and the foundation of genuine human interaction. Whether at home, in the community and at the workplace, etiquette, accountability and consideration speaks volumes. It is a reflec

This month, Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors takes on The Pressures of Leadership from a refined readers perspective. This week we continue the conversation as we explore what a leader carries when the people they serve, the neighborhoods they work in, and the expectations around them all press on the same set of shoulders. Chief among those expectations is the pressure to deliver community outcomes that actually work for the individuals and families being served. In this continuing

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! A new study indicates that light exposure during sleep may change the shape and function of heart muscles, increasing the risk of future heart disease. CNN reported the study, which suggests light pollution may cause cardiovascular disease. Do you get nervous in social situations? E

🚀 Got a BIG idea for a new company? How could AI help you build it from scratch? Join The Bonnie D. and her panel of savvy #Futurists for Technology Revolution: The Future of Founders + AI — Starting From Scratch, Part 3 with Melissa Walters Corfield, MA | Tim Wolter | Mike Maiolo. No pitches. No slides. No lectures. No AI-doom-and-gloom. No blah-blah-yada-yada. Just a real-deal roundtable conversation and spot-on predictions about founders, innovation, and AI. The future isn't waiting. Neither

Halloween brings millions of children onto neighborhood streets and private property after dark, creating a predictable mix of poorly lit walkways, temporary decorations, extension cords, traffic, excited children, pets, costumes that impair visibility and crowded haunted attractions. When someone gets hurt, what looks like a holiday accident can quickly raise complicated questions about negligence, premises liability, insurance coverage and who may ultimately be responsible. Legal analyst Rusty

Imagine fearing that a single bite of food could send your child to the emergency room—or threaten their life. For families navigating severe food allergies, this fear is an everyday reality. For too long, food allergies were viewed as conditions to manage through caution and avoidance, rather than urgent challenges requiring scientific breakthroughs. Dale T. Umetsu MD dared to challenge this perspective. Concerned by the rising prevalence of food allergies in children and their potentially deva

Have you ever called your cat, watched them look directly at you…and then watched them walk away? Or taught your cat to come when called, only to have them completely ignore you when something more interesting is happening? Does that mean your cat is stubborn, defiant, or simply choosing to ignore you? Not necessarily. In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explains why knowing a behavior and choosing to perform it are two very different things. Your cat's motivation, the environment