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Millions are preparing to fill out their NCAA tournament brackets, pondering deep questions such as, "Can Kentucky really run the table?" and "Which No. 5 seed will beat a No. 12 in the first round?"

Jan. 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. On this Health Matters: Mental Health Edition, host Jenny Gregorio talks with Chris Felan, psychology technician and visual and performing artist, about the connection between art and mental health.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, we talk about homelessness in our community. Ranae Moran is joined by Pastor Larry Otwell, Executive Director of the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, Donna Otwell, Director of the Women and Children’s Program at the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, and Sharpel Welch, Executive Director of Providence House.

Health Matters, May 4, 2023, at 6 p.m. It’s springtime, which can be a time of dread for those with seasonal allergies. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Anand Bhat, with Highland Clinic Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, will inform us about allergies, from seasonal allergies to food allergies, including a newly recognized major food allergen. He’ll also tell us about the latest allergy tests and treatments that can help improve the quality of life for allergy sufferers. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. February is American Heart Month. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer talks with Dr. Wayne Orr, Director of the LSUHS Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences, and Dr. Steven Bailey, cardiologist and Chairman of the Department of Medicine, with LSU Health Shreveport, and Kevin Koch, Development Director of the NWLA American Heart Association about heart health and cardiovascular research happening in our area. Dr. Bailey is the principal investigator on a heart failure clinical trial underway at LSU Health Shreveport. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but screening and early detection can save lives. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer will talk about colorectal cancer screening and prevention with Dr. Sudha Pandit, Assistant Professor Clinical of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Dr. David Dies, gastroenterologist with GastroIntestinal Specialists; and Dr. David Okuampa, internal medicine resident with LSU Health Shreveport. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 6 p.m. Join Call to Mind host Kimberly Adams for this one-hour broadcast special. Nearly half of incarcerated Americans have a history of mental illness – that's twice the prevalence of mental illness in the adult population of the United States. People with serious mental illnesses encounter law enforcement and the court system for many reasons. This program brings together stories of people who have lived with mental illness while incarcerated. We also meet mental health providers calling for increased mental health care in prisons and jails, and legal experts pioneering new systems.

Thu., June 27, 6 p.m. When we sleep, our dreams can feel like they have taken us into an alternate reality. We can awaken to wonder why we just had that incredible, realistic or frightening dream. We all dream, but do our dreams have meaning, and if so, how can we interpret our dream imagery? On this Health Matters: Mental Health Edition, host Jenny Gregorio delves into dream interpretation with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly.

Fri., Aug. 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. On this Conserving Earth, hosted by Rebecca Triche, learn how the the Emerald Ash Borer, a nonnative beetle, is infecting ash trees in southeastern forests and has been found in Ark., La., and Texas. We’re also celebrating the 60 year anniversary of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and how it has funded many of the parks and natural areas we enjoy today.

Airs Wed., Feb. 19, 6 p.m. Renewable energy sources are one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S., especially visible in Texas and Louisiana. This is great for reducing carbon emissions and stimulating the economy but not without environmental impacts. In this episode of Conserving Earth, host Janice Bezanson, Senior Policy Director for Texas Conservation Alliance, welcomes Doug Lewin, author of the Texas Energy and Power Newsletter, host of the Energy Capital Podcast, and founder of Stoic Energy Consulting. They’ll discuss the drivers that are leading to rapid growth of renewables, in particular solar farms, and the benefits and problems of this rapid growth.