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H-G-T-V HOST AND CONSTRUCTION EXPERT MATT BLASHAW JOINS LET'S TALK AMERICA RADIO TO TALK EARTH DAY. BLASHAW IS CURRENTLY HOSTING ‘BUILD IT FORWARD’ – A NEW H-G-T-V SHOW WHICH PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING HOME MAKEOVERS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE THEIR ALL TO THEIR COMMUNITY. LISTEN IN AND SHARE!     

JUST IN TIME FOR ARBOR DAY, A NEW BOOK TITLED NOW IS THE TIME FOR TREES HAS BEEN RELEASED THAT CELEBRATES THE POWER OF TREES AND AIMS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO GET INVOLVED IN THE TREE-PLANTING MOVEMENT. AUTHOR DAN LAMBE, THE CEO OF THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION, JOINS THE AWARD-WINNING LET'S TALK AMERICA RADIO FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2022. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION HAS HELPED TO PLANT ALMOST 500 MILLION TREES IN MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES. LISTEN IN AND SHARE. 

Overcoming dental phobia is possible. General dentist Dr. Nina Izhaky joins Let's Talk America with Host Shana Thornton to highlight the importance of overall dental health. We offer real talk for real people. For more informarion, please visit www.ltaradio.com.       

Every April, the Parkinson’s Foundation engages the global Parkinson’s community to support Parkinson’s Awareness Month and World Parkinson’s Day on April 11th.  Raising awareness helps make life better for people with the disease, and as well as improving care and advancing research toward a cure. This year, the theme is Start a Conversation, a call to action that urges people to talk about Parkinson’s with their loved ones, friends, neighbors and community.   John L. Lehr, the President and CEO of the non-profit Parkinson’s Foundation, and Susan Brown, a person living with Parkinson’s Disease, join Let's Talk America Radio to share insight. Listen in to be edicated and inspired.    #LTARadio 

Over the past two years, the pandemic has devastated the hospitality industry. Now, a nationwide labor shortage is providing an even bigger challenge. Industry expert Rosanna Maietta joins Let's Talk America Radio to provide insight on the various career opportunities within the hospitality industry. Tune in and share this episode with a friend.   #LTARadio     

Kids today face a complex world with unique challenges. That’s why learning the new fundamentals will help prepare kids to adapt, problem solve and connect with people different from themselves in a diverse and changing world. They need skills like creativity and critical thinking, curiosity and compassion, financial literacy and global citizenship.    Education technology expert Anna Maria Chavez, Encantos’ Chief Impact Officer, joins Let's Talk America Radio with Host Shana Thornton to discuss a new program that focuses on going beyond teaching the basics. Listen in and share with a friend.   #LTARadio     

More than 280,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and many of them will survive and thrive. Know the facts about metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Join Let's Talk America Radio with Host Shana Thornton for an important discussion with health advocate Ricki Fairley and medical expert Dr. Monique Gary. Stay informed.

IN THE U.S., JUST EIGHT PERCENT OF PLASTIC WASTE IS RECYCLED ACCORDING TO THE EPA. TO COMBAT THIS ISSUE, SC JOHNSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH PARTNERS FROM WISCONSIN, THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS AND THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS, TO CREATE NEW RECYCLING SYSTEMS AIMED AT COLLECTING AND RECYCLING PLASTIC BOTTLES AND CUPS INTO EVERYDAY HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS. ALAN VANDERMOLEN OF SC JOHNSON JOINS LET'S TALK AMERICA RADIO TO DISCUSS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING AND HOW POPULAR SPORTS TEAMS ARE PITCHING IN TO COMBAT PLASTIC WASTE.

FOLLOWING MONTHS OF STAYING CLOSE TO HOME, AMERICANS ARE NOW VENTURING OUT FOR VACATIONS AND GETAWAYS. NOW, AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR, CRUISE SHIPS ARE ONCE AGAIN SETTING SAIL FROM U-S PORTS TO EXCITING DESTINATIONS. JOINING LET'S TALK AMERICA RADIO TO TALK ABOUT THE RESTART OF CRUISING IS GABE SAGLIE, ONE OF THE WORLD’S FOREMOST TRAVEL EXPERTS AND SENIOR EDITOR AT TRAVELZOO.    

FOOD INSECURITY REMAINS AN ONGOING CHALLENGE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS – BUT NOW YOU CAN HELP BEAT HUNGER BY TAKING PART IN A SPECIAL CAMPAIGN TO HELP THE NON-PROFIT FEEDING AMERICA AND THEIR NETWORK OF LOCAL FOOD BANKS FROM ARIZONA TO FLORIDA. BUSINESS EXECUTIVE DASH BLAKER JOINS LET'S TALK AMERICA RADIO TO SHARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN THAT BENEFITS FOOD BANKS.

TODAY’S JOB MARKET IS CHANGING RAPIDLY – AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO GET A NEW JOB, OR PERHAPS MAKE A CAREER CHANGE, THERE ARE NEW, FREE TOOLS AND ONLINE COURSES TO HELP MAKE THINGS A LITTLE BIT EASIER. JUDY TOLAND, VICE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF SCALED SOLUTIONS AT FACEBOOK AND A TOP GLBOAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE, JOINS LET'S TALK AMERICA RADIO TO HIGHLIGHT INNOVATIVE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. LISTEN IN!    #LTARadio #radio #podcast #broadcast  #careers 

Check out this segment highlighting the latest in technology. Let's Talk America Radio offers quality news talk for real people. Stay tuned in.   #LTARadio 

Since the start of the pandemic, more than two-thirds of small businesses have tried to leverage technology, whether launching an eCommerce site, or upgrading point-of-sale (POS) technology, to keep their businesses on track. Now as the economy opens up, small businesses are taking advantage of these new technologies to jumpstart their businesses by utilizing new tools like 5G mobile communications. Of course, the new challenge is to grow and adapt with new technology in a constantly changing economy. Let's Talk America Radio talks to business expert Steve Van Dinter to discuss some special ways small businesses can digitally transform their business. Check it out.    #LTARadio 

DID YOU KNOW? 5-G IS CHANGING HOW CONSUMERS LIVE, WORK AND PLAY, AND WITH SO MUCH EXCITEMENT GROWING AROUND THE TECHNOLOGY, 5G PHONES AND GAMING, IT’S CREATING A HIRING FRENZY.    JOINING US ON THIS EPISODE OF #LTARADIO IS ANDREW TESTA OF VERIZON WIRELESS.  HE WILL HIGHLIGHT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CURRENT JOB MARKET.   #LTARadio    

May is Allergy Awareness Month which highlights the prevalence of allergies which may impact up to 30% of the U.S. population. 30 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis that can be related and cause bothersome symptoms and up to 10 million of them may have nasal polyps. Nasal polyps are not cancer. They are benign growths high and deep in the nasal passages that result from chronic inflammation and lead to persistent symptoms like congestion, runny nose and recurrent sinus infections. This allergy season in particular, people may have more questions about these symptoms because COVID-19 is still present and can come with similar symptoms. Dr. Neal Jain, board-certified allergist and immunologist, joins Let's Talk America Radio to discuss the latest information regarding nasal polyps. Don't miss it.    #LTARadio 

With Spring in the air, many people might be tackling a few home-improvement projects. But what about sprucing up the home Internet? These days connectivity is more important than ever. Andrew Testa, Verizon’s resident 5G expert, joins Let's Talk America to discuss the future of home broadband with the expansion of 5G fthroughout the nation. Check it out and be certain to share. Stay up to date with the latest technology.    #LTARadio 

Plastic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Stong highlights domestic violence on this episode of Let's Talk America. He explains the signs and focuses on the rise since the onset of COVID-19.    #LTARadio 

Listen to the latest episode of Let's Talk America with Host Shana Thornton as we highlight a balanced diet with nutritionist Nicolette M. Pace. We ask the expert the real questions. Share this episode with someone you love.    #LTARadio  #health 

Each year, more than 32,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells. Relapsed refractory multiple myeloma is complex because as patients relapse they can become resistant to therapies. Medical expert Dr. Saad Usmani with the Levine Cancer Institute and survivor Robert Pugh join Let's Talk America for a timely interview. Listen in with someone you love.    #LTARadio 

This flu season will be different than those of the past, as this year the U.S. is also navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Many questions remain surrounding the global pandemic, including when a vaccine will be available and whether a second wave is coming. Amid increased uncertainty, doctors are actively preparing their communities to help stay protected and healthy. Medical expert Dr. Ravi Jhaveri joins Let's Talk America Radio to discuss how parents can prepare their families for this year’s flu season. Tune in and share with a friend.   #LTARadfio #health