On this episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich Giardino welcomes Sara Boerenko, Director of Community Mental Hygiene and Public Health for Montgomery County New York, back to the show to discuss the often-overlooked mental and emotional pressures families can face during the holiday season—and how those stressors impact public safety, health, and community well-being.

Sara explains why the holiday season can sometimes bring heightened anxiety, depression, substance use, and family conflict. Drawing on her dual role overseeing both public health and mental hygiene services, Sara highlights the importance of setting realistic expectations for the holidays, focusing on small attainable goals heading into the New Year, and taking the time to connect with and support loved ones in any way you can.

This episode covers:

• Why the holiday season can amplify stress, anxiety, and family tension

• Why small, realistic goals are the best approach to New Year’s resolutions

• How focusing on good memories and happy times is a healthy way to approach the holidays

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On this episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich sits down with machine learning expert, author, and keynote speaker Chris Dancy to unpack one of the most transformative issues of our time—the rise of Artificial Intelligence.

Together, Rich and Chris explore the evolution of AI from its earliest foundations to the powerful capabilities we see emerging today. Drawing on Chris’s extensive background in computers, data, and machine learning, they cut through the myths and misconceptions to deliver a clear, grounded look at how rapidly advancing AI is reshaping society—and what its future may hold.

This episode covers:

• What challenges A.I. poses to law enforcement

• What led Chris to get involved with AI

• The pros and cons of AI

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In this episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich and co-host Jenna Roth dig into a series of disappearances and tragedies connected to the vast, rugged Adirondack Park. They break down why the Adirondacks are one of the most challenging search-and-rescue environments in the country, which agencies respond when someone goes missing, and how everyday hikers can stay safe while they enjoy what the region has to offer.

Today’s Cases:

1) Earl “Eric” Dunckel — Missing since August 27, 1993. Eric, a 21-year-old and one of seven siblings, disappeared after heading out alone on a hike. His truck was found near the edge of the Adirondack Park in Lewis County with all of his hiking gear inside, but he was never found.

2) Leo DuFour — Went missing November 30, 2024; remains located May 10, 2025. Leo set out alone and never returned. Months later, his remains were found in the wilderness, with no publicly released cause of death.

3) Robert Garrow — Covered on a previous episode of the show, Garrow was one of New York’s most notorious serial killers, evading authorities for days by navigating dense Adirondack wilderness and using remote camps and cabins for survival. His story highlights just how easily dangerous individuals can vanish in the region’s deep terrain.

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