Holiday Gifts, Smart Shopping & Small Business Insights

On today’s show: Holiday gifts, smart shopping, and business tips! Carmen Ordonez shares top beauty gifts, Dr. Andrew Chamberlain tackles rising employee benefits, and Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy®, reveals the hottest toys for 2025. Plus, must-know news on airlines, weight-loss drugs, and celebrity baking.

Stars of Cabernet & Black Friday Tech Picks

On today’s show: Wine expert Ian Blackburn previews The Stars of Cabernet 2025, while Emmy-winning tech columnist Jennifer Jolly shares top Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals. Plus, news on pizza trends, travel advisories, “tech neck,” and retirement preparedness.

Wines Under $20 & Holiday Tech Deals

On today’s show: Larry Lipson shares top wines under $20, Jennifer Jolly previews Black Friday & Cyber Monday tech deals, and we cover today’s headlines—from Kroger’s penny shortage and holiday dental tips to trending winter destinations, a $1.75 Disneyland travel hack, and signs of social media addiction.

The Antioxidant Your Doctor Isn’t Checking + 2026’s Must-Visit Spots

On today’s show, we dive into health and travel! First, Dr. Jeff Barke, “America’s Doctor,” explains why glutathione—often called the master antioxidant—is the blood test your doctor might be overlooking and how it supports energy, immunity, and longevity. Then, Nitya Chambers from Lonely Planet shares the 2026 Best Destinations list and what travelers can’t miss next year. We also cover top news, including a listeria outbreak from pre-cooked pasta, Thanksgiving stuffing vs. dressing and the 2025 Macy’s Parade lineup.

Prostate Cancer Awareness & Holiday DIY Magic

Today we spotlight caregivers’ vital role in prostate cancer decisions with Dr. Daniel George & Gina Carithers, then interior designer Lauren Makk shares festive DIY holiday décor tips. Plus, National Sandwich Day, AI job trends, Disney-YouTube TV dispute, travel safety, Keystone ski season, and gut-health tech.

Queen Mary Ghost Stories & Holiday Travel Trends

Get in the Halloween spirit with Commodore Everette Hoard as he shares chilling stories from the iconic Queen Mary. Then, The Travel Mom — Emily Kaufman — breaks down the latest trends in holiday travel and how to make the most of your winter getaways.

Spooktacular Halloween Trends & Maui Food & Wine Festival Recap

Today, we dive into Google’s top Halloween searches with Luma Hamade and relive the tastiest moments from the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s Maui weekend with Denise Hayashi Yamaguchi. Plus — spooky news on shrinking candy hauls, allergen-related candy recalls, and a haunted Florida hotel just in time for Halloween!

How A.I. Projects Are Fighting Climate Change, The Affordable Wine Report

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Dr. Amen Ra Mashariki - How A.I. Projects Are Fighting Climate Change
• Larry Lipson - The Affordable Wine Report - Wines Under $20   

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• A History of the Haunted House
• Hurricane Melissa Is Disrupting Travel Across the Caribbean With Flights Grounded, Cruises Rerouted—What to Know
• Man Steals Ambulance With Patient, Paramedic Inside

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2025: Broadcast 5

WHAT'S COOKIN' TODAY TRAVELS TO KĀ’ANAPALI BEACH FOR THE 2025 HAWAII FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL!

GUEST LINE-UP:

• Tetsuji Yamazaki  - General Manager, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa 
• Nicholas Kuhns - General Manager, The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows 

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2025: Broadcast 4

WHAT'S COOKIN' TODAY TRAVELS TO KĀ’ANAPALI BEACH FOR THE 2025 HAWAII FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL!

GUEST LINE-UP:

• Tiera Kekaula-Villaruel - Marketing Manager, Brookfield Properties - Whalers Village: Where Maui Culture Meets Shopping & Dining
• Chef James Domingo & General Manager Amber Compton - Hula Grill Kaanapali 
• Kahulu De Santos - Director Of ʻImipoʻOkela, Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Resort