A quiet walk turns into a turning point. On the verge of a Sicily trip, we take stock of a twelve-year run on the Sacramento airwaves—why a talk show built on curiosity and kindness rose to the top—and how a simple, steady approach can outlast the noise. The day carries a different charge too: a viral video from a protest draws both praise and warnings, then sparks the best surprise of all—a call from my son Eric after months of silence. His laughter, a Lynyrd Skynyrd deep cut, and a nod to family music moments become proof that grace can reach places arguments never will.

We don’t stay in one lane. We move from radio philosophy to the anatomy of a civil conversation, from grief’s long echo to the fragile hope of a breakthrough in the Middle East. You’ll hear candid thoughts on media framing and how credit should cross party lines when lives are at stake. Between headlines, there’s everyday joy: a local brewery run by a friend, a band set that hits, a Rams win, and the discipline to keep running even when rain threatens. The thread that ties it all together is simple and stubborn: listen first, keep your humor, and choose decency when the crowd wants a fight.

If you’ve been with me from the first late-night hour or you’re just finding us on this path, welcome. Celebrate twelve years with us, share this episode with a friend who needs a reason to call someone they love, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If the show moved you, leave a quick review—it helps more good people find this community.