It’s time to Check Your Money! Why does it feel like some Americans are getting ahead while others are falling further behind?

Mike Jennings explains the concept of a “K-shaped economy” and how rising home values, the stock market, inflation, and affordability challenges are creating vastly different financial realities across the country.

He explains why many families feel squeezed despite positive economic headlines.

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Author Scott Kurashige joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to discuss the hidden history of anti-Asian violence in America, the connections between different civil rights struggles, and why understanding the past is critical to shaping the future.

Kurashige shares insights from his book American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism and reflects on lessons that remain relevant today.

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Summer is here (almost), and so is CNY Jazz in the City.

“I think we’ve got a real blockbuster of a summer, too. In terms of talent, and in terms of public health services and information,” Luttinger says.

George Kilpatrick sits down with Larry Luttinger, Executive Director of the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, to discuss the 2026 Jazz in the City concert series, bringing six weeks of live music, health resources, food vendors, and family-friendly fun to neighborhoods across Syracuse.

The series kicks off this Thurday, June 4th with Syracuse native Wayne Tucker returning home for a special performance at Spirit of Jubilee Park.

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Sugar Ray Leonard. Christy Martin. Future Hall of Famers.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend returns to Turing Stone Resort Casino June 11-14th.

Dan Jones joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to preview Boxing Hall of Fame Fight Night, induction ceremony, and special appearances from boxing legends. A weekend that brings the sport’s biggest names to Central New York.

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Bishop Alex joins the show to detail plans for the 38th Syracuse Juneteenth celebration, including the flag raising on June 18, the Friday kickoff in Clinton Square, and the Saturday parade from the Dunbar Center.

He says the theme this year is “a reckoning, reclaiming the past, and remembering Black voice and reshaping the future.”

He also discusses how this year’s celebration expands beyond downtown, bringing Juneteenth programming into surrounding communities like DeWitt, highlighting music, culture, and legacy.

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May is Doula Awareness Month, and Jazzmin Brown joins Inspiration for the Nation to break down what a doula is and why their role matters in the maternal journey.

She shares why more families are turning to doulas for added care and confidence.

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America’s Money Maven Vicki Brackens returns to George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation sharing a heartfelt thank you to the community for the love and support shown to her family in recent weeks.

She also unpacks rising costs and the shifting economy, while urging listeners to pay attention to the “signs of the times” when it comes to money, work, and the future.

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We revisit a moment with Joshua Nelson and the music that made him known as the Prince of Kosher Gospel. Take a listen!

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Bestselling author Dr. Willie Jolley and Vicki Brackens joins George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation to discuss the principles behind sustainable wealth. Together, they examine the risks of aspirational spending, the importance of financial literacy, and why asset ownership determines long-term security. The goal: move families from temporary success to lasting legacy.

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From running injuries to diabetic care, Dr. Harold Horowitz explains why foot health is connected to your overall health. He covers prevention, warning signs people miss, proper footwear, and how Syracuse Community Health is helping patients avoid serious complications through proactive care.

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