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                                                                                     9:01 November, National Family Caregivers Month, is an important part of the Parkinson's Foundation's efforts to honor the contributions of the 65 million people in the U.S. caring for a loved one who is aging or living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD).  We have a special interview with John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson’s Foundation, and Gil Kim, the primary care partner for his wife, Gina, who was diagnosed with PD in 2011.

                                                                                    8:27 Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project, joins Mark Alyn to discuss the nationwide campaign to collect stories from men and women of the military.  Listen in to hear how the VHP is helping the Library of Congress honor those who have bravely served our country, living or deceased, by actively seeking stories from veterans, with their oral history interviews, original photographs, letters, and other correspondence to be archived and made accessible for future generations. 

                                                                                     9:16 Each October 28th, National First Responders Day provides a poignant reminder of the bravery displayed daily by paramedics, firefighters, police, EMTs, emergency managers, and other public safety professionals who put their lives on the line to protect others. Verizon Frontline President Maggie Hallbach joins Mark Alyn to talk about how important it is to recognize and honor those who help keep our communities safe, and how Verizon Frontline plays a supporting role.

                                                                                    6:48 Jean Chatzky and Jason Van de Loo, renowned financial experts from the media and business world, share sneak peek results from the Edelman Financial Engines Study with Mark Alyn to shed some light on the state of America’s personal financial well-being.  How healthy are our finances, and are we stressed about the answer to that question?

                                                                                  14:25 Sandy Almendarez, VP of Content for SupplySide, joins Mark Alyn to discuss SupplySide West, an upcoming nutrition and supplement industry event in Las Vegas from October 23 - 27.  Exhibitors from all over the world will share the latest information on scientific developments, products, and sustainability to bring better health to more people and help them live better lives!

                                                                                    8:40 Cybersecurity expert Mike Caralis of Verizon Business joins Mark Alyn to offer essential tips for keeping small businesses safe from criminals.  Learn how to implement cybersecurity practices, bolster cyber hygiene, and safeguard against threats as Mike sheds some light on the new technology, solutions, and resources now available to help small businesses protect themselves. 

                                                                                   10:02 Extreme weather phenomena, such as destructive storms, heat waves, or blizzards, put a strain on the electric grid.  To help kick off National Preparedness Month, HGTV host and homebuilding expert Matt Blashaw sits down with host Mark Alyn to share tips on how to proactively prepare for potential disasters, some of which might lead to extended power outages.

                                                                                     9:33 Summer fun is giving way to the rush of back-to-school preparations and earlier bedtimes, making the return to a more regulated fall nighttime regime a challenge. On this episode of Late Night Health, Dr. Shelby Harris, NY Times and Today Show Contributor, Clinical Psychologist, and Sleep Specialist, visits Mark Alyn to discuss valuable strategies to get sleep back on track after summer’s much less structured bedtime schedules.

                                                                                      7:14 With the new school year starting for students all over the country, Mark gets a transportation update from Tucker Perkins, President/CEO of PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council, who shares cleaner options for the nation’s school bus fleets and a study that shows how low-emission buses are linked to improved test scores.

                                                                                  25:00 Lauri Quinn Loewenberg, a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It - Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life, and best known as the "Dream Expert to the Stars," joins Mark to delve into the world of dreams.  Where do they come from?  Is there a purpose behind our dreams?  What are they trying to tell us?  Does everyone dream?  Lauri answers these questions and shares some insight into a dream of Mark's - what's the connection between his dad and boxes?