Talk! with Audrey

California’s insurers are financing the rebuilding of the state’s wildfire-ravaged communities, but some insurers are reducing their exposure to the state’s risks after 2017-18’s disasters.  Michael Barry, Senior Vice President, Head of Media & Public Affairs, Insurance Information Institute talks with me about the affordability and availability of homeowner’s insurance in California as well as the trends impacting the state because of its recent wildfires.

Financial literacy is an important and necessary life skill. And my guest today is Dr. Billy Hensley, the president and CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education. We're going to talk about the benefits of financial education in high school, and how to make it have the most positive impact.

The 2019-2020 Judicial Hellholes Report shines a light on the year's abuses in the civil justice system and the state legislative bodies. Joining me to discuss which states need the most judicial reform and what can be done to ratify change in the court system, Tiger Joyce, the President of the American Tort Reform Association.

For many, the end of a year ushers in a period of retrospection and reevaluation of life choices made in the previous year which leads to many making New Year’s resolutions. However, only 8% of people accomplish those resolutions. Julie Brown - Life Time’s Nutrition Coaching Program Manager is encouraging people to make a specific commitment to One Positive Action in 2020.

As people begin shopping for their loved ones this holiday season, there's a new study that reveals that authentic gifts bring the greatest joy and are valued the most. Dr. George Newman is an associate professor of Marketing & Management at the Yale School of Management, and we're going to talk about that study.

One way to make sure you experience the warmth of the season is to slow down and remember to acknowledge all the things and people in your life that make you feel grateful. With tips on how to show your appreciation this holiday season, stand up comedian, Tom Segura.

Did you know some 5 million American households with school-aged children don’t have high-speed internet at home, with 96.5 percent of students reporting that they are expected to go online to finish their homework assignments? However, if you don’t live in town, you’ll find yourself paying more or getting less quality when you sign up for a ground-based internet service. Steven Mesnick, Vice President, Marketing and Pricing, Viasat Inc. has information about how consumers can stay online all the time, through high-quality satellite-based internet that can connect homes even in the hardest-to-reach locations.

Now in its sixteenth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude celebrity supporter, and Latin GRAMMY® Award Winning Singer Luis Fonsi and Diana, a St. Jude patient join me to discuss the campaign and what you can do to help!

Millions of women in the U.S. search the internet or flock to their favorite store for the perfect red, lipstick. While their “mainstream” red lipstick may look perfect, they may not realize that perfection comes at a cost to their health; Madame Athena Chang, ASE Beauty Chief Education & Intelligence Officer; International Health and Wellness Expert and I talk about what could be in your lipstick.

Home ownership has long been a part of the American Dream joining me with the results of their 2019 Homebuyer Insights Report, Kathy Cummings, SVP, Homeownership Solutions & Affordable Housing Programs at Bank of America.

IBM announced At the IBM THINK Summit in London that it is set to transform mankind's relationship with the ocean. . .. To cross the Atlantic with an unmanned, autonomous ship will push technology to its limits, like the Mayflower did in 1620. Brett Phaneuf, Managing Director of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship has the details.

For more than a decade, the Coors Light Lideres program has recognized and highlighted the achievements of emerging Latino leaders through an online public voting competition, a national campaign, and robust community outreach. My guest is  this year’s winner, Sandra Raffaelli.

This National Caregivers Month, hear one family’s journey from diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy to treatment with a new gene therapy.

In celebration of the National Dog Show and the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina invites dog lovers across the world to recognize the countless roles our dogs play in our lives Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & Host Maria Menounos And Her Dog Whinnie are Teaming Up To Encourage Dog Owners To Join #DogThanking Movement, and about The Purple Leash Project, an initiative that raises awareness about the lack of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters.

And while there have been many advancements in health care over the years, there has been little innovation in childbirth since the 1980s. But today, we can advance how women recover and manage pain after C-section through the use of effective non-opioid options that can greatly reduce, and sometimes eliminate, the need for opioids to manage pain after surgery. Dr. Elizabeth Cherot is an OB/GYN is my guest.

Frank Scafidi of the National Insurance Crime Bureau has NICB’s annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States and tips to make sure you are taking the proper measures to protect your vehicle. 

Dr. David Aron of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research & Development joins me to discuss the exciting advances in VA research on the topic of Diabetes and all the new scientific discoveries from within the VA. 

Cate Kortzeborn, the Deputy Regional Administrator at The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in San Francisco has information about Medicare Open Enrolment and Medicare’s new Plan Finder.

Can't sleep? Dr. Phyllis Zee, the Chief of Sleep Medicine with the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University has the results of a survey recently conducted and presented at the 2019 World Sleep Congress. It's called "How America Sleeps and Wakes.”

Before we know it, the winter chill will be here and it’s important to know how to tackle those chilly days safely and with ease. With snowfall and rain resulting in black ice, even walking outside can be hazardous.  On the road, it’s especially dangerous. Kirk Langley regional vice president with Discount Tire covering the Minnesota region tells us  why it’s important to turn over your all-season tires for winter tires and he has road safety tips to keep you safe.