Manny Munoz covers topics that matter to your safety, health, and well-being. Did you know over 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the U.S. last year? Manny speaks with Triple A’s Mark Jenkins about how these thefts happen, how to protect yourself, and why July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Summer sun means more time outdoors — but are you protec…

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GLP-1s — they’ve been called the biggest breakthrough since Viagra, but their cultural impact may be even greater. What exactly are they, and how did they become such a game-changer in the world of health and wellness? Manny Munoz sits down with Dave Knapp, host of On The Pen podcast and author of Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of T…

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The 4th of July may be over, but it’s never too late to learn the real story behind Independence Day. Manny Munoz talked with historian Kenneth C. Davis, author of the Don’t Know Much series — check out his work at DontKnowMuch.com. Also, sunglasses aren’t just for style — they’re packed with science. Sara Durn from Popular Science breaks down the …

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month isn’t until September, but on June 28th Gilda Radner would’ve turned 79. Gilda’s Clubs nationwide are using the date to bring national attention to a disease that affects over 19,000 women every year in our country. Kristian White, Vice President of Gilda’s Club South Florida. The saying is ‘It’s a Man’s World’ - but …

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month isn’t until September, but on June 28th Gild Radner would’ve turned 79. Gilda’s Clubs nationwide are using the date to bring national attention to a disease that affects over 19,000 women every year in our country. Kristian White, Vice President of Gilda’s Club South Florida. The saying is ‘It’s a Man’s World’ - but g…

Our children and teens are increasingly being targeted by online predators wanting to exploit, abuse and sextort them. With June being Internet Safety Month, Manny Munoz discussed these things with former Florida State Senator Lauren Book a child-abuse survivor, advocate, and founder of the nonprofit Lauren’s Kids to educate families. Kids these da…

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In the U.S., someone dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. Men face a higher risk, yet many are reluctant to see a doctor for regular screenings. Manny Munoz spoke with Dr. Jane Wilcox, associate chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, about why Father’s Day is the perfect time to encourage dad to take care of his heart health. AND, Men…F…

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If you’re a dog person, only other dog people can relate to the relationships we have with our pets. To help explain it, Manny Munoz spoke with Mark Sutherland, Director and human in the film Abby’s List: A Dogumentary. AND, roughly 10% of Americans have some sort of ‘life threatening’ food allergy. Millions of others live with other food allergies…

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June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. Manny Munoz discussed that and our nation’s gun violence epidemic with Dr. Cassandra Crifasi, co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at Johns Hopkins University AND, some of the greatest in medical breakthroughs these days are being made in Alzheimer's Disease....but, those breakthroughs …

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For too many of us Memorial Day is about picnics, bar-b-ques or visits to the beach. The real purpose for the holiday is to honor and mourn the men and women who have died serving our nation in the Armed Forces. Lt. Gen. David Fridovich, a 37-year U.S. Army Veteran, joins Manny Munoz to discuss Memorial Day. AND, May is Osteoporosis Awareness and P…

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Manny Munoz spoke with Dr. Ken Duckworth of the National Alliance on Mental Illness about that, the stigma surrounding mental illness in our country and his book, You Are Not Alone. AND, 1 in 3 US Adults has Hypertension……High Blood pressure…….do you know what causes it? How to treat it? More important…

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Many of us likely know someone who has had a stroke. But, do you know what the experience or recovery is like? May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Manny Munoz spoke with Jennifer Rose Goldman, author of "In the Face of Catastrophe: How a Traumatic Brain Injury Became a Blessing." AND, severe bleeding from trauma is a leading cause of preven…

It is always important to take a look at our personal finance, budgets, our financial future, retirement planning. These days it is more important than ever. Manny Munoz gets some advice from financial guru Jean Chatzky, CEO of HerMoney.com and host of the podcast HerMoney with Jean Chatzky. AND, Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders have been incre…

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April is Driving Awareness Month. Manny Munoz speaks with Jane Terry, NHTSA’s Director of the Office of Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection, about how big an issue distracted driving has become on our nation’s roads. April is also Alcohol Awareness Month. Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in addiction medicin…

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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. While many of us may be aware of the disease because of actor Michael J. Fox's battle, we might not really know what it is, how you get it, etc. I spoke with John Lehr - the President and CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation AND, Tuesday, April 22nd is the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day. Kathleen Rogers, President …

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Stress. It is something all of us deal with in one way or another for this reason or that. But, the statistics on the number of Americans who are stressed out and getting burned out at a younger age. Manny Munoz discussed it with Dr. Leigh Richardson is a High-Performance Brain Specialist, Coach and Consultant… AND, April is Sexual Assault Awarenes…

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Tax Season is upon us…..and if you haven’t filed your taxes yet…..You’re NOT alone. Manny Munoz discusses that and a new tool to help make filing your taxes simpler with Emily DiVito, a former Treasury official and Groundwork Collaborative senior expert. AND, relationships can be difficult. Marriage takes work. We discuss how to navigate some of th…

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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault stunningly affect one in three women globally. Thankfully, there are efforts to increase awareness and bring an end to those issues in our society. Jane Randel, Co-Founder of No More at NoMore.Org, joined me to discuss it. AND, this week is Poison Prevention Week. Every year millions of Americans are exposed to …

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Eating Disorders affect more than 30-million Americans. Every 52 minutes, someone dies due to an eating disorder—one of the deadliest yet most overlooked mental health challenges in the U.S. Manny Munoz discusses ED a personal journey, with Johanna Kandel from the National Alliance for Eating Disorders AND, March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Mont…