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Joe Walsh on giving away his ‘stuff’ for upcoming Julien’s Auction: ‘It was traumatic’

'Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh' auction artwork (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh has donated over 800 personal items, including over 400 guitars, to an upcoming Julian’s Auction. But the rocker admits it wasn’t easy to part with all the things he collected over the years.“It was traumatic,” he tells ABC Audio. “We all have stuff. Other people's stuff, that's their junk. My stuff, to them, is my junk, but no, that is my stuff.”Walsh says he can’t believe […]

December 8, 2025

Health

Saving A Life: How To Reverse An Overdose

Many people know what to do in emergencies like fires or animal encounters, but far fewer understand how to respond to an opioid overdose. A nonprofit is teaching the public to recognize key signs of an overdose and use tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips to save lives. As education and access expand, the goal is to make harm reduction strategies as familiar as any other life-saving precaution. Guest Information: Theo Krzywicki, founder and CEO, End Overdose Links for […]

December 7, 2025

Viewpoints

The Hidden Forces Behind Modern Breakups

Breakups now unfold in a world where politics, feeds, and public opinion quietly shape how couples drift apart. And with so much of life happening online, those moments don’t stay private for long. Often, friends, followers and even strangers can influence how people interpret what happened and how they should feel about it. We cover how these subtle pressures make break up’s feel even harder these days. Mary Lamia, clinical Psychologist, therapist. Links for more info: Mary Lamia Website Holiday […]

December 7, 2025

Health

Hypothyroidism And The New FDA Ruling

The thyroid gland plays a vital role in regulating key body functions, but when it’s dysregulated, the typical treatment involves synthetic T4 and T3. A small number of patients still use desiccated thyroid extract derived from animals, but the FDA plans to phase it out due to safety and dosing concerns. Our experts explain why patients are still using DTE and why they’re being transitioned to other options. Guest Information: Dr. Anne Cappola, professor of medicine, Perelman School of Medicine […]

December 7, 2025

Viewpoints

Nine Years Old & Online: The New Reality Of Tech Use

Kids are stepping into the online world earlier than ever, often before parents have mapped out the rules. We look at what changes when the average nine-year-old gets a smartphone, and the small, practical choices that can keep the experience safe without every day turning into a power struggle for parents. Catherine Pearlman, licensed clinical social worker, author, First Phone: A Child’s Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety and Etiquette. Links for more info: Kid Tech Use Statistics & Info – […]

December 7, 2025

Entertainment

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Russell Hornsby join ”Tis So Sweet’ cast

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Russell Hornsby are among the people joining Taraji P. Henson and Joey Bada$$ in the Netflix film ‘Tis So Sweet, from producers Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin, Deadline reports.Ellis-Taylor worked with Henson in the musical film adaptation of The Color Purple, while Hornsby starred opposite her in Something New.Franklin and Tasha Smith, […]

December 5, 2025

Music

New YouTube series highlights Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album

Cover of Freddie Mercury's 'Mr Bad Guy'/(Hollywood Records)Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, has just been reissued for its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Mercury’s official YouTube channel has debuted the first in a three-part series dedicated to the release.Each episode in the Mr. Bad Guy series includes clips from music videos for the album's singles, along with excerpts from a 1985 interview Mercury gave to promote the record.In episode 1, Freddie tells interviewer David Wigg why he decided to […]

December 5, 2025

Entertainment

Critics Choice Awards 2026: ‘Sinners’ leads nominations with 17

The poster for 'Sinners.' (Warner Bros. Pictures)The 2026 Critics Choice Awards nominations have been revealed.Sinners leads the pack of film nominees with 17, followed by One Battle After Another, which scored 14. Hamnet and Frankenstein come next with 11 nominations each.Other movies that earned more than two nominations include Marty Supreme, which scored eight, and F1, Sentimental Value and Wicked: For Good, which all earned seven. Train Dreams came away with five nominations, while Jay Kelly and Weapons each earned […]

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Music

Gene Simmons to testify before the Senate in support of American Music Fairness Act

Gene Simmons on 'Dancing with the Stars'/(Disney/Eric McCandless)Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons is headed to Washington.The KISS founding member is set to testify on Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee in support of the American Music Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill aims to ensure radio corporations pay performers for playing their music."Having spent my career in the music and entertainment industry, I understand the vital importance of this issue," Simmons said in a statement. "The American […]

December 5, 2025