We meet the 2012-2014 National Teacher of the Year, Nadia Smith. The CC Sweeting High School Art Teacher was honoured with the award on October 13. She shares her unique teaching techniques, and what inspires her to teach in a challenging environment.

Also, we get details about the upcoming 19th Annual Red Ribbon Ball. The major fundraiser for the Bahamas AIDS Foundation is set for November 10. Guests: Lady Camille Barnett, President, Bahamas AIDS Foundation; Carlyne Smith, AIDS Foundation volunteer; and Melanie Hutcheson, Corporate Communications Officer, Colina Insurance.

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Makia Gibson, Founder and Project Manager of the Yes to Education Foundation (and host of the ‘Yes to Education’ show Thursdays on Guardian Radio), discusses the work of the foundation in enhancing education quality through research and compelling conversation, and the many challenges facing the education system in The Bahamas.

And our exclusive interview with former NBA superstar, Shaquille O’Neal, who recently earned his Doctorate of Education Degree in Organizational Learning & Leadership, specializing in Human Resource Development.

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Morning Blend EXCLUSIVE with Shaquille O’Neal

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With the continued controversy and debate surrounding Christopher Columbus, Dr. Samuel Bain and Augustine Hall with the Knights of Columbus discuss the need for a more balanced approach to understanding Columbus, and the time in which he lived.

And we get details about the various master’s degree programs offered right here in The Bahamas with the Barry University School of Education. Guests: Dr. Jill Farrell and Dr. David Kopp.

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As the 111th session of the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands draws to a close, we discuss with Fr. Roderick Bain, Assistant Curate, St. Barnabas Parish, New Providence, and Rev. Willish Johnson, Rector, St. John The Baptist, Abaco, some of the developments coming out of the assembly – including the local Anglican Church’s position on gambling and lotteries.

Plus, we get details about the “Paint the Lanes Pink”, part of the Bahamas Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation. Guest: Lisa Humes with Mario’s Bowling & Family Entertainment Palace.

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You don’t have to be an aspiring astronaut or even an American to intern at NASA. Bahamians Justin Lockhart, 22, a recent mechanical engineer graduate from Bucknell University, and Oliver Lundy, 21, a senior and biology major at College of The Bahamas, spent eight weeks at a life-changing summer internship with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration. They discuss their experiences, and talk about fostering greater interest in the sciences among the young in The Bahamas.

And we get listeners’ views on the second US Presidential Debate.

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