WDUN Morning Show

How will the pandemic affect higher education? Education expert David Dillard spent a recent morning on Maine Street with WDUN's Bill Maine to offer some thoughts on what we could expect concerning online learning, tuition and the financial impact on the institutions.

Author and historian Tim McGrath shares details of "James Monroe: A Life." Soldier, senator, diplomat and the last Founding Father to hold the presidency, Monroe was more than a capable leader. He was a an interesting personality. McGrath discussed one of the least known Founding Fathers with WDUN's Bill Maine on Mornings on Maine Street.

Dr. Lisa C. Richardson, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control spoke with WDUN's Bill Maine of Mornings on Maine Street about what cancer patients and their families need to know about cancer and COVID-19.

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer shares his back story during a recent stop on Maine Street. His story underscores how important a teacher can be.

A positive mindset is important always. But even more so during something like the pandemic we're going through. Thomas Head, founder and CEO of the Childhood Cancer Society, has a great way for families to spend time together in a way that builds positive attitudes. It's the #AdventuerTedChallenge2020.

Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment, spent part of his morning on Maine Street discussing how the way the pandemic was handled points out the follies of big government.

Brad Meltzer has teamed up once again with Josh Mensch for their second non-fiction title. Meltzer took time to speak with WDUN's Bill Maine of Mornings on Maine Street about "The Lincoln Conspiracy". The plot sounds like Meltzer's fiction thrillers but it is all true.

Dr. Carolynn DeSandre Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professions at UNG spent some her morning on Maine Street with WDUN's Bill Maine discussing the state of the nursing profession. Dr. DeSandra says the current graduating class was called into action earlier than usual due to the need for healthcare workers during the pandemic.

Don Stenberg is the attorney who argued the partial-birth abortion case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Some believe that Ramos v. Louisiana could be another step toward overruling the historic Rove v. Wade. Stenberg spoke with WDUN's Bill Maine of Mornings on Maine Street about what could happen next. Stenberg is also the author of "Eavesdropping on Lucifer" which was released May 5th.

Don McLean joined Bill Maine on Mornings on Maine Street to talk about his new Time/Life compilation featuring all 173 of his songs. He also has a new album coming out this fall and next year will celebrate the 50th anniversary of "American Pie" with a world tour.