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Novelist and Author of Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Terry McMillan joins us. Millions of people all over the world have read her books, three of which have been made into movies. Her life hasn’t always been charmed, however, as she has navigated difficult relationships and failed marriages, all while raising a child and writing novels. She joins us to discuss her life and career.
Guest
Terry McMillan – Author of Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back
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• Terry McMillan’s website
• Amazon  |  Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan
• Amazon  |  How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan

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We’ll look back to baseball’s early days and hear the story of Doc Graham – Archibald “Moonlight” Graham. He was fictionally portrayed in the movie, Field of Dreams, but he actually existed and played in the minors in Charlotte. We’ll hear his story through the eyes of Brett Friedlander, who helped chronicle his life in the book Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dreams’ Doc Graham.

Guest
Brett Friedlander – Sports Columnist, Wilmington Star-News and Co-Author of Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dreams’ Doc Graham
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• Amazon  |  Chasing Moonlight by Brett Friedlander

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Humans know more about outer space than we do about the ocean depths of our own planet. But that’s changing thanks to Dana Yoerger, an Oceanographic scientist who designs robot control systems that have revolutionized deep-sea exploration. We’ll hear about some of his experiences along the ocean floor.
Guest
Dr. Dana Yoerger – Associate Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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Part One: Meeting Basic Human Needs
Earlier this week, a collaborative group of Charlotte Mecklenburg officials and community organizations held a community dialogue on meeting basic human needs in this economy. As a part of Charlotte Mission Possible, we’ll talk about what community members, local officials and organizations had to say about the needs of our community and what is being done to meet those needs.
Guests
Willie Ratchford – Exec. Director, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Relations
Carol Hardison – Exec. Director, Crisis Assistance Ministry
John McGillicuddy – General Manager, Mecklenburg County government

• WFAE  |  Concerned citizens want plan to tackle need in Charlotte
• WFAE  |  Looking inside Charlotte: Mission Possible

Charlotte Mission Possible is a joint effort by local media outlets to help Charlotte residents understand the charitable needs of the community and then find ways to help meet those needs. Learn more.

Part Two: Bald Eagle Release
An injured bald eagle arrived at the Carolina Raptor Center a couple of months ago to undergo rehabilitation including surgeries and to gain back its lost strength. This weekend, the eagle will be released back into the wild. Mike will talk with the veterinarian who helped bring the bald eagle back into good health to find out how the rehabilitation and release process works and about how different birds respond to the process.
Guest
Dr. Dave Scott – Staff Veterinarian, Carolina Raptor Center

• More info on the July 4th release of the bald eagle in honor of NC veterans

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