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In this segment of LivingTheGoodLifePodcast.com co-hosts Steve & Debbie discuss headlining topics that demand attention. How you protect yourself and your family is a moving target. The definition of  “ultraprocessed foods” could help you and your family understand the packaged food you buy. What’s the holdup- and why? The percentage of Americans who own guns remains stable according to the WSJ. Who is buying them  - and why? The number of hours logged on devices continues to increase. Pulling the plug is also on the rise. You may be surprised...

As marijuana legalization expands across the country and sports betting becomes part of everyday entertainment, are we paying enough attention to the unintended consequences? In this episode of Living The Good Life, Deb Morais and Steve Kass discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article examining whether public opinion on marijuana is beginning to shift as more research emerges on addiction, mental health, and high-potency cannabis. The conversation also explores another rapidly growing concern - sports betting addiction - and asks whether today's "legal" vices are creating tomorrow's public health challenges. Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker, healthcare professional, or simply someone interested in these important issues, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives on the balance between personal freedom, public policy, and personal responsibility. Topics include: How marijuana has changed over the past two decadesNew research on addiction and mental healthWhy legalization doesn't eliminate potential risksThe rapid growth of sports betting—and gambling addictionWhat individuals and families should knowFinding a balance between personal choice and public health

Tanglewood season opens with an eclectic line up that hosts Deb & Steve attended, from Jazz at LIncoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis to Paul Simon to Jerry Garcia's Symphonic Celebration with the Boston Pops to James Taylor on July 4th. Added to the evening line up was the Talks & Walks at the Tent Club featuring Emanuel Ax and moderator, Anthony Fogg. Listen in on an informal conversation about the entertainment-packed week.

In this episode of Living the Good Life, Deb and Steve welcome Major General Reginald A. Centracchio, a RI retired adjutant general and lifelong musician, who now leads big band performances and coordinates live music for Scituate’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The General shares how he blends military discipline with musical passion, organizing parades, concert series, and community events that bring residents together - from flag-filled parades to fireworks at Hope Jackson. He also offers candid military analysis on Iran, Israel, NATO, and U.S. readiness, emphasizing the importance of live intelligence, public trust in the armed forces, and civic engagement through voting.

In this episode of Living the Good Life, Deb Morais speaks with Lauren Fogarty, Rhode Island program coordinator for RI 250, about how the Ocean State is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.  Lauren highlights Rhode Island’s outsized role in the American Revolution - from the burning of the Gaspee and early independence from the Crown to the First Rhode Island Regiment and General Nathanael Greene. She also walks listeners through this year’s July 4th celebrations, including the Bristol parade, rare public viewings of Rhode Island’s copies of the Declaration of Independence, and family-friendly events across the state.  Deb and Lauren close by discussing the statewide grant program, Liberty Tree plantings, ongoing community events through 2027, and how residents can get involved via RhodeIsland250.org.