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

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2025: Broadcast 3

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

GUEST LINE-UP:

• Joel Shultz - Assistant General Manager, Monkeypod
• Eric Frankum - Senior Marketing Manager, Westin Maui Resort & Spa
• Greg Vanderlaan - Owner, UFO Parasail & Fishing

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2025: Broadcast 2

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

GUEST LINE-UP:

• Jason Donez - General Manager,  Leilani’s On The Beach 
• Eric Frankum - Senior Marketing Manager, Westin Maui Resort & Spa
• Blake Moore - General Manager, Teralani Sailing Adventures
• Gevin Utrillo - Chef De Cuisine, Japengo At The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
  

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2025: Broadcast 1

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

GUEST LINE-UP:

• Shelley Kekuna - Executive Director, Kā’anapali Beach Resort Association 
• Eric Frankum - Senior Marketing Manager, Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Westin Maui Resort & Spa
• Karl Reul - General Manager, Kā’anapali Golf Courses

Breaking Down The MTHFR Gene Mutation, The Iconic Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Tips For Fall Home Improvements

GUEST LINEUP:  

• “Mastering Your Health” With America’s Doctor, Dr. Jeff Barke - Breaking Down The M-T-H-F-R Gene Mutation 
• Josh Archibald And Jill Allen - The Iconic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
• George Oliphant - Tips For Fall Home Improvements
• LG.com 
• FirstAlert.com
• Chase.com/MyEquity
• Rustoleum.com 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Beef industry slams lab-grown hybrid meat as scientists promise greener steaks
• 'Anti-aging' cooking trick goes viral after experts reveal compelling health benefits
• Why opera lovers tailgate in the New Mexico desert

Smart Steps To Manage Afib, 2025 Best Cars For Teens

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Dr. Dedric Clarke - Smart Steps To Manage Afib
• Brian Moody - 2025 Best Cars For Teens 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• How much should you tip bartenders? Experts reveal the real number
• US passport weakens to record low as global mobility shifts
• Gas prices could drop below $3.00 mark nationwide as costs continue falling across America: reports

Turning Your Electric Car Into A Home Power Source, Keeping Families Safe & Connected This Halloween

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Jennifer Jolly - Turning Your Electric Car Into A Home Power Source
• Marinés Duarte - Keeping Families Safe & Connected This Halloween

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Taco Bell tops new drive-thru speed rankings, and Chick-fil-A wins on satisfaction
• Did you know you Couldn't Sip A Mimosa At Brunch In NYC Until 2016. Here's Why
• The U.S. Just Reissued a Travel Advisory for This Beach Paradise Destination—Here’s What Travelers Should Know

Spooky Season Skincare Tips For Busy Moms, Simple Steps To Stay Safe Online

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Dr. Dianne Davis - Spooky Season Skincare Tips For Busy Moms
• Eugene Liderman - Simple Steps To Stay Safe Online

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• You Can Pre-Order Your Entire Thanksgiving Feast From Costco Right Now
• United Airlines first mainline Starlink flight ready for takeoff
• US car prices reach new high as luxury vehicle, EV sales surge nationwide

Wines Under $20, How To Save Time And Money During Medicare Enrollment

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Larry Lipson - The Affordable Wine Report - Wines Under $20   
• Whitney Stidom - How To Save Time And Money During Medicare Enrollment

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• The State That Grows The Most Mushrooms In The US
• Taco Bell and Salt & Straw Are Bringing a Cult-Favorite Treat Back From the Dead
• This airline will charge you to recline your seat on some planes

Managing Mental Health, Farmhouse At Descanso Gardens Debuts Fall Menu

GUEST LINEUP:  

• “Mastering Your Health” With America’s Doctor, Dr. Jeff Barke - Managing Mental Health
• Chef Adam Cherney - Farmhouse At Descanso Gardens Debuts Fall Menu  

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Are Blue Heirloom Eggs Worth Their Price Tag?
• The 6 spookiest US towns to visit this Halloween, according to TikTok
• 'Vape Effect' Sparks Rise in Trash Bin Fires

The Modern Energy Needs Of Every Household, Dangers Of Compounded GLP-1s, Fifteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Building Expert Matt Blashaw - Strategies For Meeting The Modern Energy Needs Of Every Household
• Dr. Leigh Verbois – Dangers Of Compounded GLP-1s
• Chef Roy Yamaguchi - Fifteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• 10 surprising foods that are high in protein
• The Country That Produces The Most Chili Peppers Eats The Majority Of Them
• Extreme weather, tariffs hurting coffee production and driving up prices

Recognizing The Healing Power Of Cats, Tierra Roja Vineyards In Napa Valley

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Dr. Annie Valuska & Annie Peters - Recognizing The Healing Power Of  Cats
• Linda Neal - Owner, Tierra Roja Vineyards In Napa Valley

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• How to Build an Emergency Food Supply for Power Outages and Natural Disasters
• Disney increases ticket, annual pass prices. How to avoid paying extra
• When to Book Your Holiday Flights

New Non-Surgical Treatment Targets Type 2 Diabetes, Florida Outdoor And Nature Offerings

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Dr. Barham Abu Dayyeh - New Non-Surgical Treatment Targets Type 2 Diabetes
• Travel Expert Jennifer Broome - Florida Outdoor And Nature Offerings 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• The No. 1 Sparkling Wine in the World, According to the 2025 International Wine Challenge
• Why you can't just move to an empty airplane seat for free
• Walmart to Remove Synthetic Dyes and Additives From All Private-Label Foods by 2027

The Rise In Breast Cancer In Younger Women, Wines Under $20

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Dr. Mediget Teshome - The Rise In Breast Cancer In Younger Women  
• Larry Lipson - The Affordable Wine Report - Wines Under $20  

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Starbucks Reveals This Year’s Holiday Menu — Here’s What’s Returning and What’s New
• Americans and Canadians look past tariffs to rekindle travel ties
• Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount

Holistic Ways To Reduce Pain, The Future Of Hiring

GUEST LINEUP:  

• “Mastering Your Health” With Dr. Jeff Barke - Holistic Ways To Reduce Pain
• Kyle M.K. - Blending Ai Efficiency With Human Expertise For The Future Of Hiring

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Busch Light is offering a fan 19 years’ worth of beer — but there’s a catch: the winner must legally change their name to Hunter.
• The Amount Of Food You Need To Prepare For A Hurricane
• Processed Food Addiction a Growing Concern

Dining At The Ava Hotel In Paso Robles California, The Risks Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Chef Casey Mcminn - Dining At The Ava Hotel In Paso Robles, Ca
• Kelly Ransdell - The Risks Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• How Ruth's Chris Steak House Elevates Its Filet Mignon During The Fall Season
• The Coffee Filter Hack For Crispier Chicken Skin
• BMW issues second recall over defects linked to fire risk, bringing total affected vehicles to over 341,000

Recognizing And Breaking The Cycle Of Financial Abuse, The Story Of Cajun And Creole Gumbo

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Sharisse Kimbro - Recognizing And Breaking The Cycle Of Financial Abuse
• Chef Jason Derouen -  The Story Of Cajun And Creole Gumbo 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• How the government shutdown could impact flights, trains, and cruises
• How To Safely Handle Dry Ice For Your Halloween Party Spread

Dr. Dawn Kernagis, Subsea Habitat, Vanguard, Deep, Brian Boone, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Dr. Dawn Kernagis - America’s First Subsea Habitat, ‘Vanguard’
• Brian Boone - Mind-Blowing Facts And Trivia From The Best-Selling Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Actor Ben Stiller Is Launching a Soda
• Dolly Parton Just Announced Dollywood’s Biggest-ever Ride—and It’s a World First
• Washington Distillery Hit by $1 Million Whiskey Heist

Wines Under $20, The Most Popular Treats For Halloween

GUEST LINEUP:  

• Larry Lipson - The Affordable Wine Report - Wines Under $20   
• Carly Schildhaus - The Most Popular Treats For Halloween

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Europe Is Replacing Passport Stamps With Fingerprint and Face Scans—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
• This Cruise Line Is Launching the Very First All-U.S. Sailing on the Great Lakes
• This $70 Bourbon Is Officially the World’s Best, According to The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025