Dave Washington hosts a special Veterans Affairs Plus episode featuring Dr. Kwame Cooper, a retired Assistant Chief from the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Dr. Cooper shares his journey from Harlem to becoming a firefighter, influenced by the 1974 consent decree for racial and gender diversity. He highlights his 38-year career, the challenges of racial discrimination, and his role in the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute (EDI). Dr. Cooper also discusses his recent work with the FDNY, addressing systemic issues impacting people of color and women. The program concludes with plans for the 35th anniversary of EDI.

Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, acknowledges birthdays and condolences, including those of Daphne Whitson's parents. He discusses fundraising efforts for various endowments, raising $4,500 each for the Carl Holmes Executive Development Endowment and the Dr. William Bill and Cherie Sullivan Endowment. Dave interviews Pastor Upchurch, a Vietnam veteran, about his military service and recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. Arkee Hodges, President of the Black Achievement Fund, discusses their mission to foster economic and community development through collective economics, highlighting their new Kim Retreat community in Tombesboro, Georgia.

Dave Washington hosts a special program on Veterans Affairs Plus, discussing the 35th anniversary of the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute (EDI). The institute has trained over 25,000 individuals, many of whom have become fire chiefs and other executive officers. Upcoming events include a golf scholarship, welcoming reception, and a 35th anniversary celebration from May 30 to June 3. Major Ivy Williams, the senior Army instructor for the Junior ROTC program at Cheyenne High School, discusses the program's mission to motivate young people to be better citizens and its impact on students' lives, including increased graduation rates and college acceptance.

Dave Washington expresses condolences for recent losses and discusses the importance of community support. He highlights the success of the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute Memorial Golf Tournament, led by Bill Parker, and mentions upcoming events, including a fundraiser on April 18 to support the Cleveland Thomas Foundation, Nevada Girls State, and Rancho High School Air Force Junior ROTC. Eileen Maurice, President of Post 10 American Legion Auxiliary, discusses their community activities and the importance of giving back. Ennis Williams, a financial advisor, shares insights on financial planning, emphasizing the importance of proper wealth management and insurance for legacy building.

Dave Washington hosts Chef Joe Cooper, a veteran and chef who served in the U.S. Army. Cooper shared his journey from cooking for a general in Hawaii to becoming an executive chef and owning various restaurants in Las Vegas. He also discussed his product line, Tallulah Food Distribution, which includes hot sauces and barbecue sauces, available online and soon in Las Vegas stores. The program transitions to a discussion with former Chicago Fire Commissioner Richard Ford, who reflects on his retirement and the impact of the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute (EDI) on his career, emphasizing the importance of self-investment and continuous learning in the fire service.

Dave Washington offers condolences to local families, announcing upcoming golf fundraisers and celebrating Women's History Month honorees, then interviews longtime Las Vegas resident Dr. Lonnie Wright, a UNLV hospitality professor who earned all three degrees there, authored a Las Vegas-focused hospitality textbook, taught internationally in Singapore and Asia, runs YouTube series "Let Las Vegas Be Your Classroom" and "Las Vegas Hospitality Evolution," and recently hosted a fireside chat with Las Vegas Aces president Nikki Vargas as part of his ongoing documentation of industry leaders for educational purposes.

Dave Washington hosts a special program on 91.5 jazz and more, acknowledging Women's History Month by highlighting significant contributions of women in the community. He pays tribute to Dr. Ruby Duncan, Miss Anna Bailey, Jackie Matthews, Julie Murray, a nurse, Marsha Washington, Beatrice Turner, Virginia Valentine, Bonnie Brian, and his daughter Amber. In the second segment, Dave interviews Sean Metcalf, a marketing expert, about his journey and the launch of his new project, Kaivo, an AI-driven advertising platform designed to optimize campaigns across multiple platforms. Metcalf emphasizes his company's commitment to helping businesses save time and money while generating revenue.

On this episode of Veterans Affairs Plus on 91.5 Jazz and More, host Dave Washington — fresh off celebrating his 75th birthday — welcomes two guests for an eye-opening conversation. First, Army veteran and Nevada Sisters United co-founder Evelyn Pacheco shares details about an upcoming hands-on trades education event for girls in grades 6 through 12, aimed at introducing young women to high-paying union careers in fields like electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. The show's second segment features Jeff Burist, a 19-year recovering compulsive gambler and the first African American trustee of Gamblers Anonymous Southern Nevada, who speaks candidly about the growing reach of problem gambling — particularly among younger generations driven by online sports betting — the difference between action and escape gamblers, the brain science behind addiction, and the practical steps anyone struggling can take to find help, including his forthcoming book, Caught in the Shuffle.