Bryan Pirkle

Pakistani-American journalist Raheel Raza, a self-described "progressive Muslim" and anti-racism activist, joins the show to talk about the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Iranian nuclear agreement earlier this year.

Phil Kerpen, President of right-wing non-profit group American Commitment, joins the show to offer an endorsement of the FCC's recent decision on the "Net Neutrality" issue.

Acclaimed author and nature photojournalist Brian Skerry joined the show to talk about the recently-released children's book "National Geographic Kids: The Ultimate Book of Sharks," as well as shark safety tips, fun facts and his favorite personal encounters.

Peter Murphy, the Vice President for Policy at the Invest in Education Foundation, joins the show to discuss the USA Workforce Tax Credit Act, which seeks to boost the country's labor force by encouraging charitable donations for things like community-based apprenticeship initiatives and K-12 educational preparedness.

Chris Chmielenski with NumbersUSA, an organization that seeks to reduce both legal and illegal immigration to the United States, joins the show to discuss the amnesty plan recently put forth by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan.

Ken Hon, a volcanologist calling in from Hawaii's Imiloa Astronomy Center, gives an update on the ongoing, long-lasting Kilauea eruption.

Dr. Patrice Harris, Chair of the American Medical Association Opioid Task Force, joins the show to discus the task force's recent report on opioid abuse and the progress made in the effort to reverse the ongoing epidemic.

Scott Roberts of Roberts Plumbing joins the show to offer listeners a few helpful tips on selling their homes, especially when it comes to bathroom and kitchen re-models.

Dr. Marie Lance with Gainesville's Lance Animal Hospital joins the show to offer listeners a few tips for enjoying a fun (and safe) day on the lake with their pets.

Emily Kennedy, founder and chief executive of startup company Marinus Analytics, joins the show to discuss the "Traffic Jam" tool she's helped develop, which can identify potential victims of human trafficking.