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Thu., Feb. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. Vaccines have been a topic of recent discussions on the national stage, bird flu is being reported in poultry, cows, and humans, a measles outbreak is reported in West Texas, and flu season in general is ongoing. Pediatric infectious disease physician Dr. Joseph Bocchini joins Health Matters host Dr. Randall Brewer to help us learn more about infectious diseases including how vaccination has affected the prevalence of certain infectious diseases.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month. This month's guests teach, reach, and inspire children of all ages to live a heart-healthy life.

2/17/25: Sharon Kruk, Executive Director of The Coalition in Lufkin, Texas is dedicated to substance misuse prevention and advocacy in Deep East Texas. Sharon brings a wealth of experience and passion to the fight for a healthier, drug-free community. Join us as we explore The Coalition’s impact on smoke-free initiatives, reducing underage drinking rates, and fostering drug-free workplaces.

A discussion with Verni Howard, executive director of Providence House in Shreveport. Debut episode

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.

This week, Shannon Johnston has a conversation with R. Major Fant, a private investigator. Following his retirement from the Caddo Sheriff's Office, Fant went into business as a private investigator. He describes his very successful transition to working for himself and running his own private investigation firm, RMF & Associates.

Airs Mon., May 12, 6:30 p.m. Community Connections talks to Nita Cook, President of Junior Achievement of North Louisiana. Junior Achievement of North Louisiana is an organization dedicated to empowering young people with essential skills for economic success. Under Cook's leadership, Junior Achievement programs in the region have significantly impacted students, making them 30% more likely to graduate from college.

Join us May 13, 2025 for the next episode of Bird Calls where our guests, RhoAnn Wallace and Galo Real, own and operate a nature tour company based in Ecuador. Learn what it takes to travel in South America to see an amazing diversity of birds. We’ll take your phone calls live on the air at 1-800-552-8502.

Airs Mon., May 19, 6:30 p.m. This week community connections talks to Rhea DeOliviera. After nearly 30 years in retail sales, Rhea DeOliviera retired in 2017 and soon found a new purpose at The Ruston Shed. A lifelong hobby woodworker, he joined the organization in 2018 and now shares his skills, experience, and passion with others in a space built on camaraderie, creativity, and community. At The Ruston Shed, Rhea helps foster connection and well-being through hands-on projects that bring people together—one piece of wood at a time.

Featured on this episode: Ninna’s Road to Rescue, founded by Ninna Lopez in Benton, LA. After leaving the corporate world to follow her passion for animals, Ninna and her team rescue and rehome small-breed dogs every month.