This special edition highlights ECU Chancellor Dr. Phillip Rogers as he talks about this semester’s graduating class, the university’s mission, student enrollment, funding sources, the current state of Brody Medical School, and the challenges facing higher education.

Dr. Steve Lassiter, Superintendent of Pitt County Schools, is back to talk about key issues affecting students in the district. He highlights accomplishments from the 2024-25 school year and shares goals for 2025-26, touching on student performance, the role of AI technology, and a range of district initiatives and programs.

John Worrell, Director of Electric Systems, and Anthony Miller, Director of Gas Systems, both part of Greenville Utilities’ senior leadership team, sit down with Mark Woodson to talk about their upcoming retirements this year. They each share their journey to management, the challenges they’ve navigated over the years, and offer personal reflections on their time at GUC.

Dr. Peter Jones, a Vitreoretinal Surgeon at ECU Health and Associate Professor at the Brody School of Medicine, talks about diabetes and its impact on vision. He explains his role as a retina specialist in managing and treating diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Ashley Quinn, a Surgical Oncologist at ECU Health and Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology at Brody Medical School, shares insights on breast cancer awareness. She covers risk factors, symptoms, screening methods, and treatment options for the disease.

Pam Strickland, founder of the nonprofit NC Stop Human Trafficking, talks about her organization’s work to build a community free from human trafficking. She also highlights the “Behind the Demand” webinar series on trafficking prevention, set for Wednesdays, November 5, 12, and 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. For more details: ww[.]ncdemandreduction[.]com/events/

Mark and Don return to discuss the legacy of “barbershop wisdom” withing the African American community. They talk about life experiences, cultural traditions, stereotypes, and responsibilities of being a black male.

This show features a conversation with Dr. Ann Ostrovsky, Chief of Ophthalmology at ECU Health, focusing on eye health in relation to contact lenses. She covers topics like proper contact lens wear, cleaning and disinfecting methods, and their long-term effects and usage.

This show honors Mr. Leroy James, the former Director of Agriculture Extension for Pitt County, celebrating his remarkable legacy of...

This show features Clay Roberson, Substance Abuse Counselor and Levi Young, Peer Support Specialist from Walter B. Jones Treatment Center...

This special edition features Uconda Dunn, Vice President of Business and Workforce Solutions – Pitt Community College, and David Horn,...

This segment highlights Dr. Chris Buddo, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at East Carolina University. He shares insights...

This episode highlights Ms. Gretchen Wilson, the Director of School Nutrition Services for Pitt County Schools. She talks about school...

On Saturday morning breaks, Mark and Don chat about the rise of AI (artificial intelligence), their early college days, and the value of...

Tony Cannon, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer for Greenville Utilities returns for his regular program. He discusses the...

This show features Charmaine Reeder and Almon-Re Alston, Community Engagement Coordinators with the Pitt Partners for Health Access to...

Brenda Leigh, MS RD, Director of Lifestyle Medicine for ECU Health, discusses how Lifestyle Medicine differs from traditional medicine....

This show features Dr. Naseen Vohra, Professor and Chief-Surgical Oncology at Brody School of Medicine and ECU Health. She discusses...

This program features Dr. Bim Akintade, ECU Dean of Nursing. He discusses his journey to the position, healthcare challenges facing...