THE WHITNEY REYNOLDS SHOW

#1101 Choosing Joy Anyway

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Whitney opens the season with stories of choosing joy in the face of challenge. Luv City founder Dre Rodriguez spreads love through art and community, while drummer Victoria Boateng shows the rhythm of resilience as a performer with autism. Chef Soo Ahn brings passion and purpose to the plate, and comedian Craig Robinson reminds us laughter is healing.

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Stories of joy, resilience, and laughter remind us happiness is a daily choice.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitney reynolds, dre rodriguez, victoria boateng, chef sooahn, craig robinson, joy, laughter, resilience, love.


#1102 Reclaiming Identity

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The Whitney Reynolds Show confronts the dark reality of minor sex trafficking in San Diego. In a powerful conversation with Lily Couts, this episode uncovers how children are targeted, why the crisis often goes unseen, and what must change to protect vulnerable youth and stop traffickers.

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A hard look at child sex trafficking in San Diego, with survivor advocate Lily Couts.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitneyreynolds, identity, Olive Crest, Lily Couts, Jason Adams, Padres, San Diego, Bay Area, sex trafficking, Patrick Johnson, Brandon Marks


#1103 Everyday Brave

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Whitney spotlights everyday courage—where bravery meets compassion. Yvette Jones-Swanson uplifts homeless veterans, Kellie Sbrocchi shows creative resilience, Bill Condon shares artistry through Killer of the Spider Woman, and Dr. Terence Lester leads Love Beyond Walls, reminding us courage starts with choosing others before self.

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Everyday bravery shines through stories of service, creativity, and compassion.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitney reynolds, Yvette joness wanson, veterans, kellie sbrocchi, bill condon, Killer of the spiderwoman, dr terence lester, everyday brave, courage


#1104 Home Grown

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This episode celebrates homegrown heroes shaping communities. Soccer player Justin Reynolds of Chicago Fire FC reflects on roots and representation. Dr. Patrick Kalenzi shares his journey from immigrant to impact-maker, and educator Martha Osornio Ruiz of MARWEN shows how nurturing creativity uplifts generations.

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Homegrown hearts shaping change—through art, service, and community.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitneyreynolds, homegrown, justinreynolds, chicagofirefc, roots, drpatrickkalenzi, immigrant, veterinarian, marthaosornioruiz, marwen, creativity, art, community


#1105 Digging Up Dreams

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Whitney uncovers stories of bold dreams brought to life. Entrepreneur Betsy Fore honors her Native heritage while building future-forward businesses. Trent Davis turns pain into music, Victoria Thomas speeds ahead with Porsche, and celebrity Nigel Barker shares how vision and persistence turn dreams into legacy.

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Bold dreamers prove that purpose grows when we dig deep and believe big.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitney reynolds, betsy fore, native american, entrepreneur, digging up dreams, dreams, heritage, trent davis, music, rap, victoria thomas, porsche, nigel barker


#1106 Light Through The Battle

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The season closes with powerful stories of perseverance and light. Mikaela De Leon shares hope through healing, Robert Cain skates forward after life’s setbacks, singer Jeremy Rosado uplifts with faith and voice.

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Faith, strength, and grace—light shines brightest through the battle.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitneyreynolds, lighthroughthebattle, mikaeladeleon, cancer, hope, robertcain, jeremyrosado, singer, christianmusic, faith