Sunday Morning Magazine With Rodney Lear

Major Kathleen Klenk and Julie Budden, The Salvation Army, LemonAid Program. The concept of LemonAiD is simple—kids helping other kids by operating a lemonade stand during the campaign and donating the proceeds to The Salvation Army.

Networking Expert Ivan Misner PhD is the Chief Visionary Officer & Former CEO of BNI.com, the world’s largest business networking organization which facilitated over $10 billion worth of referrals in 2018 alone. A New York Times and a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Ivan's newest book “Who’s in Your Room? The Secret to Creating Your Best Life” teaches readers how their social circles at work impact their level of success -- for good and for bad.

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Sunday Morning Magazine Host, Rodney Lear and his mother, Sandra spoke to a group of Pre-Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 5th Grade students at Rodney’s Alma Mater, Winton Hills Academy about what makes their moms special.

In Blaze and the Monster Machines, the amazing monster truck Blaze and his eight-year-old driver AJ have adventures that explore the physics of how things move; tackle problems through scientific inquiry and mathematics; and discover the parts needed to make everyday technologies work. Each action-packed episode is filled with monster trucks, physical humor and upbeat original songs with lyrics that highlight a STEM concept such as adhesion, friction, force, trajectory and magnetism.

Emily Arnold McCully, Author, She Did It: 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think. Meet the bold women who dared to make a difference. This remarkable collection arrives as women and girls make fresh demands for equality. SHE DID IT! recounts the lives of 20th-century women who changed the course of society when most were still being told their place was in the home. Emily joined Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss the book.

Laura Mitchell, Superintendent, Cincinnati Public Schools. While on-air Superintendent Laura Mitchell spoke about her vision for Cincinnati Public School district. She explained how CPS teachers are evaluated. She discussed bullying and expressed her concerns regarding the over testing of students within the school system. Additionally, Mitchell disclosed several ways the district is working to help students keep up with today’s growing technology. She also, explained what she’s doing to help failing Cincinnati Public Schools.

Andy Blust, Kroger Pharmacy’s Lifestyle Change Program. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 Americans has prediabetes and 90% of them don’t know they have it. However, prediabetes can often be reversed with lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and increasing physical activity. Andy Blust, of Kroger Pharmacy’s Lifestyle Change Program joined the show to discuss how people in Cincinnati are taking control of their health. While on-air Blust spoke about who is most at risk, and offered tips on how to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Lex Gillette, Paralympic Champion. For this edition of Sunday Morning Magazine, we celebrated people with disabilities who are doing amazing things. While on the air, Lex explained that he lost his sight when he was 8-years-old. He shared his many struggles of learning to adjust to his new life without sight. He said he had to learn to read braille and use a cane. While in High School, he discovered Track & Field. The sport changed his life. Lex is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic games. He is the current world record holder in the long jump, a four-time Paralympic medalist, a three-time long jump world champion, and an 18-time national champion.

Bonner Paddock Rinn. Bonner Paddock, who joined the show via telephone, says he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 11-years-old. In 2008, Bonner became the first person with Cerebral Palsy to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro unassisted. In addition, Bonner is the first person with Cerebral Palsy to complete the Ironman Triathlon. Bonner is also the founder and chair of the OM Foundation.

Melissa Stockwell, Former U.S. Army Officer and Paralympian. In 2004, while serving in Iraq, Melissa lost a leg to a roadside bomb. For her service, Stockwell was award a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal. She joined the show to discuss her incredible journey.

Jack, 8-year-old, Ballet Dancer, Cincinnati Ballet; Ashley, Jack’s mom. Jack is truly breaking barriers. At the age of 7-years-old, he became the first dancer with Down syndrome to perform with the Cincinnati Ballet.

Grant Sabatier, Author, Financial Freedom: A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need. While on-air, Mr. Sabatier explained that at the age of 24-years-old, he lost his job, moved back in with his parents and only had $2.26 in the bank. Five years later, by age 30, he had a net worth of over $1.25 million. He joined the show with tips and information on how to save money and retire early.

Ginger Zee ABC News Chief Meteorologist and author of Chasing Helicity

Nick, The Cincinnati Dragons, Wheelchair Basketball League; Jennifer, Nick’s Mom. For this special edition of the show we highlighted those with disabilities who are doing amazing things. While on the show, 17-year-old Nick spoke about his love of sports. Nick, who was born with Spina Bifida, has been in a wheelchair his entire life. Nick’s wheelchair basketball team, The Cincinnati Dragons recently won the league championship

Kenneth C. Davis is the author of Don’t Know Much About® History, which spent 35 consecutive weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, and gave rise to the Don’t Know Much About® series, which has a combined in-print total of some 4.7-million copies. In June 2011, Don’t Know Much About® History: Anniversary Edition was released by HarperCollins. A newly revised, updated and expanded edition of the book that started the series, it now presents a complete survey of American history, from before the arrival of Columbus in 1492 right through the events of the past decade –from 9/11 through the election of Barack Obama and the first years of his administration

Have You Heard About Lady Bird?: Poems About Our First Ladies by Marilyn Singer; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter The role of First Lady has been defined differently by each woman who’s held it, but all of them left an impact on our nation as partner of the commander in chief. Incisive poetry by Marilyn Singer and energetic art by Nancy Carpenter provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women from Martha Washington to Eleanor Roosevelt to Lady Bird Johnson. This book lauds their unique and varied contributions to American history.

Laurie Nommsen-Rivers, PhD, Registered Dietitian and Associate Professor of nutrition in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences. Laurie joined the show to discuss breastfeeding. She says research has found that breast-fed babies have lower rates of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, asthma, obesity, Type 1 and 2 diabetes. Additionally, Nommsen-Rivers says recent studies have linked breast-feeding to higher IQ and social boosts for babies.

KJ Dell’Antonia, Author, How To Be A Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute. As a mom of four and a beloved parenting writer at the New York Times, KJ Dell’Antonia found herself asking the question that plagues most modern parents at some point in our lives: Why does this have to suck so much? In her hopeful, solution-packed book, HOW TO BE A HAPPIER PARENT, KJ draws on interviews and research, including her own, to offer not just an answer to that question (it’s not all our fault), but ideas parents can use to shift their family lives away from the stress and towards the joy we hoped we’d find. Unlike so many anxiety-inducing parenting books on the market, HOW TO BE A HAPPIER PARENT does not demand that parents add more to their already busy lives. Instead, it focuses on improving problem spots and savoring the lovely modern lives we already live.

Lauren Lyons Cole, International Business Times Personal Finance Editor, How Much House Can You Really Afford?: Homeownership is often seen as an important generator of wealth in the United States. According to the most recent Survey of Consumer Finances, the median net worth of a homeowner is $194,500, 36 times greater than that of a renter. International Business Times Lauren Lyons Cole has the five important questions to ask before you start the search for your first home.

Ellen Liston, The Dollywood Company. Ms. Liston explained why Dollywood provides a unique opportunity for families to bond. Liston also spoke about some of the new attractions planned for the park for 2019.