John and Don talk with Nick Roman, a Los Angeles-area news anchor, about the effects of the coronavirus on California - a state that once looked to be flattening the curve, but has recently seen a huge spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases.
John and Don talk with author Katherine Hill, whose new book, "A Short Move," follows the career of a football player and the family and friends that surround him. There's even some discussion about his brain. (Don was slightly disappointed that it has nothing to do with zombies.)
Don and John talk with Nell McCormack Abom, journalist and head of her own public relations firm, about the state of the media, television news, small business in the time of pandemic, and the perfect Pennsylvania vacation spot.
Don and John invite you to meet Glenn Hamilton, a radio personality and Program Director, who talks about the now and the future of radio, both of which hold surprises. Also, Glenn talks about being a musician in the time of pandemic.
John and Don talk with Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Kristen Graham about her experiences covering a Black Lives Matter protest. Kristen talked to protesters about their reasons for taking to the streets, and has an unexpected up-close-and-personal encounter with the police.
Don and John get dangerous with Tad Stones, who worked for Disney animation at the dawn of TV's Disney Afternoon. Hear stories about the development of Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers (originally supposed to be mice!) and the origin story of Tad's creation, Darkwing Duck!
John Timpane and Don Rooney ask movie critic Carrie Rickey what films she'd recommend watching during the coronavirus lockdown. You'll hear about everything from current Netflix offerings to legendary silent films. And, to prove it's in the genes, Carrie's daughter weighs in about the latest Scooby-Doo movie!
Don Rooney and John Timpane talk with Mat Kaplan of the Planetary Society about all things stellar (including their time together in college radio). Mat talks about what to look for when star- or planet-gazing, the pitfalls of daytime stargazing, why it's important to get men and women on the…