Good Morning Monterey Bay

Ep. 707 - GMMB Tuesday 30 December 2025

In good news we heard of two people setting good examples of how to treat others. First the CEO of Fiberbrand was very generous with his employees. Then Rick Steves saved the Lynnwood Hygiene Center.

Rachael Shelton gave us some TV show recommendations. She suggested we ought to use the power sources aliens use, which she heard about at the recent Disclosure event. We also got tips on eavesdropping and the importance women place on getting all the details. Finally, we learned that "Evening Rachael" is not the same person as regular Rachael.

Ep. 706 - GMMB Monday 29 December 2025

In Spain there is a lottery with a prize called El Gordo. Residents of a town that recently suffered a fire shared El Gordo recently. In another fire-related story in the good news, a lady got back her wedding dress.

Mark Mozena's topics were these.

• Longtime CEO of ULA (United Launch Alliance) leaves rocket company abruptly. 
• White House planning to dismantle and close the country’s largest weather research center (NCAR in Colorado) for being ‘too climate alarmist’ in their climate research
• Data centers in space are becoming a popular topic to address energy (and environmental) concerns
• New uniforms for Space Force

Gail Pellerin joined us to discuss the recent power outages, housing, running for re-election, human trafficking and regulating artificial intelligence.

 

Ep. 705 - GMMB Wednesday 24 December 2025

A woman with a diagnosis of terminal cancer mentioned it online and requested Christmas cards at the same time, expecting to get ten or fifteen. She got more than that.

In the third hour Santa Claus was here. How did we know he is the real Santa? He played the ukulele and sang songs, so of course he was.

Ep. 704 - GMMB Tuesday 23 December 2025

In good news we heard of a group in India that restores bodies of water, and of a secret Santa in Idaho that gives money to people who are in need.

Rachael Shelton was in the studio, with the traditional Christmas gift of magnesium. We learned proper etiquette expected of one attending a dinner party.

Ep. 703 - GMMB Monday 22 December 2025

Betty Reid Soskin was the oldest serving park ranger. She died yesterday. Wallace Bain still lives, but he announced his retirement.

Mark Mozena brought us space news.

• Jared Isaacman has been sworn in and took over as NASA Administrator
• White House releases a new executive order of space
• First wheelchair user just traveled beyond Karman line on a rocket
• Russia announced new plan for its next space station after the international space station is debited in 2030
• Japanese rocket failure yesterday. 

Michael Olson told us of a plan to make Americans healthier by making American soil healthier

Ep. 702 - GMMB Friday 19 December 2025

Dr. Pete talked a lot about baking cookies, which does not require years of vet school to do. That was followed by the less appetizing topic of vitriol in dogs' eyes. We also heard about what treats to leave for reindeer.

In good news we heard that the Australian fellow who recently disarmed a shooter at Bondi Beach was the recipient of two and a half million dollars raised via gofundme. We learned a fellow known only as John helped catch the man who killed two people at Brown university and one at MIT. There was also a story that would probably make a good movie, of a pet that was reunited after years and many miles of separation from its family.

Alex and Rosemary had the same movie pick of the week: Is This Thing On?

We wished Phil in Sarasota a special happy birthday.

Ep. 701 - GMMB Thursday 18 December 2025

In good news we learned of a project in Australia to restore forests lost in their terrible wildfires of a few years ago. We also heard of a program to connect people with real grandmothers for chat on any topic.

Gary Shapiro reminded us of the vast body of work from Rob Reiner, discussing several of the movies he directed.

Jeff Manke participated in the annual Christmas count of birds again this year, just yesterday. We got a rundown of the results, as well as recommendations for Christmas gifts for birders or aspiring birders.

Ep. 700 - GMMB Wednesday 17 December 2025

Rosemary was back in the studio today, and shared the story of her adventure in the hospital in recent days.

Operation Thunder took place in 134 countries. Many animals and animal parts were seized. Ben Burns had a lemonade stand and gave have the take to VCUM. JM Brown raised money for the natural history museum.

Jaime Smith had lots of good ideas for hors d'oeuvre, including getting them at Costco.

Gary Shapiro read Scott Brogan's book Judy Garland: The Voice of MGM. It gives a look at lots of what went on behind the scenes.