Good Morning Monterey Bay

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.

Ep. 699 - GMMB Tuesday 16 December 2025

Susan O'Connor-Fraser filled in for Rosemary today. Rosemary anticipates returning tomorrow.

CNN's heros of the year includes a Chicago couple helping young people stay on the straight and narrow by growing and selling flowers, as well as a man with a corgi in a backpack who cheers up others.

Rachael told another of her serpentine-pathed stories. It began somewhere near cookie dough-induced food poisoning and meandered past her uncle dying on Christmas day, but found its way back.

John Laird's household is being terrorized by two young cats, holding his Christmas tree hostage. Of course he also spoke of the housing going up in the area and the controversy around that.

Ep. 698 - GMMB Friday 12 December 2025

Dr. Pete taught us that when a dog's ear is irritated and it shakes its head, it is less often due to an infection and more often due to allergies, which can also be treated. We learned that dogs and cats can carry and spread the flu. We also heart about Nystagmus.

Good news was exciting. There are bunches of dinosaur footprints in Bolivia and a giant underwater wall in Brittany.

Rosemary's movie pick of the week was The King of Color, a documentary. Alex agreed, but had several picks, including multiple horror movies.

Charlie Keutman talked a little bit about bare root roses, as it is the season. He talked a lot more about Christmas gifts for gardeners, as it is that season as well.