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First up, Anabella De Anda — co-founder of Mama Bella Hot Sauce. Born from her mother’s legacy and rooted in Somerton, Mama Bella is a true farm-to-table brand. Anabella and her husband Paul cultivate guavas, pomegranates, and fiery peppers, transforming them into small-batch sauces and jellies with no shortcuts, no preservatives, and all the flavor of Yuma County. Her story is about family, community, and keeping tradition alive through spice. Then, Melisa Hare joins us — a Yuma native with 16 years in health care, from labor & delivery to primary care, and now the founder of Desert Oasis Wellness. Married to an assistant fire chief and mom of three, Mellisa is passionate about helping others in a holistic, natural way. Her journey blends faith, family, and a commitment to creating healthier lives for her patients.

First up, Dave Riek and Alice Ferris — part of the leadership team at KAWC and Border Radio. We’re in our Fall Pledge Drive, and they’ll share why listener support is so critical, what it takes to keep local public radio strong in Yuma, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes these stations a true community voice. Then, James Owens joins us — after three decades with Pizza Hut, COVID forced a career reset that reignited a dream he’d carried for years. In 2020, he launched Angry Italian — starting with a food truck and now running two Yuma locations, including a Foothills spot. His story is one of resilience, family support, and turning frustration into flavor, all while giving back through AWC athletics and Humane Society fundraisers.

First up, Angela Bennett — nurse practitioner and founder of Peak Weight Loss & Wellness. From emergency medicine to holistic care, Angela shares her journey of blending Western and Eastern practices, focusing on root-cause healing, weight loss, and wellness therapies. She’s passionate about making health care personal, affordable, and transformative for Yuma families. Then, Katie Drewek and Jessica Beltran join us — two educators bringing music to life in Yuma. Katie, with years of classroom experience, makes learning accessible and fun for every student, while Jessica, with 15 years as a private piano instructor and owner of Jessica Beltran Piano Studio, has built a space where piano and voice lessons foster confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.

Republican Daniel Butierez and Green Party candidate Eduardo Quintana challenging Democrat Adelita Grijalva in special election Sept. 23.

First up, Tanya Wright & Alexis Liggett — two Yuma moms and community leaders who are bringing school choice conversations to our community. From homeschooling journeys to launching ESA informational sessions, they’re helping families explore new opportunities in education. Then, Elizabeth Cooley joins us — a local children’s author and former teacher whose debut book, Deserts Grow Veggies?, highlights Yuma’s role in feeding America through the eyes of a curious little girl named Lucy.

Misty and Kase, the owners of High Tanks Brewing Company and Naked Dates Farm, tells us how it all started on their date farm, how their love for craft beer turned into one of Yuma’s favorite hangouts, and what’s ahead as they kick off a brand-new season at the farm on October 31.

In this week's show, we previewed the No Kings protest in Yuma, the Arizona Western College president will retire, Medicare enrollment and a look at local child care.

Raul Pereda — longtime martial arts and boxing coach, and community mentor from Somerton. From his early days training at the Somerton TKD Center to launching Powerhouse Boxing Club and now running a new youth boxing program, Raul has dedicated his life to teaching discipline, respect, and confidence through combat sports. We’ll talk about his journey, his passion for coaching, and the impact he’s had on Yuma’s next generation of fighters.

Cynthia Bueno, founder of Back 2 Nature Learning Center — a nature-based early education program right here in Yuma County. Cynthia shares her story, what inspired her to create an outdoor learning environment for kids, and how she’s helping families reconnect with nature, curiosity, and community.

Martha Ryan — one of the voices behind the Ay Qué Sad Podcast — a show that blends laughter, tears, and honest conversations about grief, healing, and connection. We’ll talk about how three friends turned personal loss into something that helps others feel less alone.