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Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer is joined by Dr. Ammar Husan and Dr. Jose Zapatero, Assistant Professors of Family Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport. Together, they explore what the latest research reveals about GLP-1 medications—and how to weigh their benefits against potential risks.

Guy and Drena Dodson are the co-directors of 5 Loaves & 2 Fish, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to serving both the practical and spiritual needs of the community. Guided by faith, compassion, and stewardship, they work together to multiply resources and bless others through service. Guy also serves as a bus driver for Bossier Parish, while Drena brings entrepreneurial leadership as a small business owner.

Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. More than 100 diseases and conditions fall under the umbrella of arthritis, which remains the leading cause of disability in America, impacting millions of lives every day. Many people think of arthritis as a condition affecting older adults, but nearly 300,000 children in the U.S. are living with juvenile arthritis. On this episode of Health Matters, we will learn about risk factors and symptoms of arthritis, what we can do to limit its effects, and the latest treatments and research.

Alex T. Ray Shreveport-born changemaker and owner of On A Mission LLC and Hyssop Care Sober Living Home, Alex champions recovery, purpose, and community. He also founded the Shreveport Father’s Day 5K Run & Walk and brings advanced training in psychology, human services, and organizational leadership to every initiative.

Airs Tue., May 12, 6 p.m. Join us Tuesday for the next episode of Bird Calls. Our guest will be Grant Sizemore, Director of Invasive Species Programs with the American Bird Conservancy. Grant, the owner of an indoor cat named Amelia, runs the Cats Indoors program which is a topic we’ll discuss on the show. I’ll also profile a species of warbler called the Northern Parula. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

Host Janice Bezanson speaks with Romey Swanson from the Devils River Conservancy.

Airs Tue., June 9th, 6 p.m. Join us Tuesday for the next episode of Bird Calls. Our guest will be Jim Wright, a prize-winning journalist from New Jersey who wrote a new book on the Peregrine Falcon published earlier this year. I’ll also profile the Common Nighthawk. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

Rebecca Bonnevier, Executive Director of Artspace Shreveport, brings a wealth of experience in arts management and community engagement. She leads efforts to support local artists, activate public spaces, and make the arts accessible to all across downtown Shreveport.

Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, we explore CAR T cell therapy, an innovative immunotherapy cancer treatment, newly available at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center in Shreveport in North Louisiana, to treat blood cancers.

Airs Tue., July 7, 6 p.m. Join us Tuesday for the next episode of Bird Calls. Our guest will be nature cinematographer, Tim Barksdale, with Birdman Productions in Missouri. We’ll talk about his extensive travels filming stories about nature that change people’s lives. I’ll also profile the Dickcissel. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.