The Adam Ritz Show

This show begins with a look at National Donate Life Month, and the importance of becoming an organ donor. Other segments include; A Kidney Donation story from Cincinnati connecting two strangers to save a life; a report that 50% of Americans don’t know what a 401K is. You read that right, it’s not that half […]

We begin this broadcast with Anouk Garnier, who recently broke the world record Rope Climb in Paris. To raise money and awareness for Cancer Research, she climbed a rope110 meters dangling from the Eiffel Tower. Other segments include; An update on ordering Prescriptions Drugs cheaper and faster from Amazon; an Illinois Diver who has found […]

We begin this episode with a nod to the ladies in the NCAA Basketball National Championship. For the first time in history, the women’s final had higher television ratings than the men’s national championship. Roughly 18 million tuned in to the women of South Carolina and Iowa, while 14 million watched the men of UCONN […]

We begin the show with Mark Backes, a 60 year old California man who is running across America to raise awareness and funding for Parkinsons Disease thru the Michael J Fox Foundation. His father had Parkinsons, and his wife was just diagnosed, which inspired the 3000 mile journey that will take about 75 days. You […]

We begin the show with a discussion of Spring Home Maintenance. We talk about the tips to take the spring cleaning energy to the outside of your home, from your roof and gutters, to the foundation of your house. Other segments include; the popularity of the NCAA basketball tourney and significant stats; another mention of […]

We begin this show discussing the Jersey Mike’s Annual Day Of Giving. On March 27, Jersey Mike’s will donate all sales to local charities. The goal is to beat last year’s record of $21 million. Other segments include; Lightening Safety; A Michigan charity to raise money and awareness for Garrett’s Space, an organization working for […]

We begin this episode with a $1 Billion donation to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Ruth Gottesman, who is chairperson of the college’s board of trustees, made the donation using money left to her by her late husband, financier David Gottesman. The donation will provide free tuition for all students “in perpetuity,” Other segments […]

Our guest interview for this episode with with Wayne Nelson of the Little River Band. Wayne has been the leader of the band for more than 40 years. Their 13 Top 40 hits include Reminiscing, Lady, The Night Owls, Lonesome Loser, etc. Wayne discusses his foundation work with Wounded Warriors, Animal Rescue, Child Centers for […]

This episode begins with the Nearness Of You benefit concert in New York that raised money for Cancer Research. Christopher Cross, Elvis Costello, and more performed and raised money for the Columbia University’s Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Research Center. Other segments include; Super Bowl recap; Cedar Rapids police no profit paying for school lunches; McDonald’s […]

This edition of the show covers Gambling Awareness. With the Super Bowl this weekend, and March Madness right around the corner, this is the perfect time to discuss Gambling, Gambling Awareness, and Gambling Addiction. 200 million people will watch the Big Game, and with the ease of Gambling now on your smart phone with legalized […]

We begin this new month of February with a discussion of a few of the notable days this month, including World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day’s main function is to raise awareness for the disease that has touched nearly everyone. Other reports include; Heart Health Awareness Month; A Mark Knopfler guitar auction that raised over […]

We begin this episode with the Guide Dog Draft and Eli Manning. The Super Bowl Champion Quarterback has been working with Guiding Eyes for the Blind for 20 years, helping to raise awareness and funds to train seeing eye dogs for the blind. Eli hosted the 1st annual Guide Dog Draft with the first pick […]

We begin this show with a recap of a Metallica charity effort from 2023, called For Whom The Bell Tolls. Metallica hosted a contest for Marching Bands in America, to incorporate a Metallica song into their routine. Five winning Marching Bands at the High School and College level won cash prizes for their efforts. The […]

We begin this show and the new year with a discussion about Resolutions. From how many of us participate in making Resolutions, to how many quit, and how to best make them work, we deep dive into New Years Resolutions. Other segments include; Warren Buffet was the leading philanthropist in 2023 having given 1.5 million […]

We begin this episode with the NFL Man Of The Year Charity Challenge. Each of the 32 NFL teams nominate a player for the Walter Payton Man Of The Year, honoring their philanthropic work off the field in their community. This year the fans can vote for their favorite player on the NFL website. The […]

We begin this episode with the new class of films added this week to the Library of Congress National Film Registry, bringing the total to 875 films. Titles include Home Alone, Fame, Terminator 2, 12 Years A Slave, Nightmare Before Christmas, among others. Other segments include; UPS is now using AI to track the homes […]

We begin this show with the recent Tornado that devastated parts of Tennessee, with a nod to Taylor Swift. Swift, who grew up near Nashville, donated $1 Million to the relief efforts. Other segments include; NY Giants’ Running Back raises $1.3 Million for Covenant House, an organization fighting homelessness; A Public Safety awareness warning from […]

Tis the season for Radiothons, and we begin this show with a nod to all the radio stations coast to coast that are participating in a Radiothon to raise money and awareness for charities. Other segments include; St. Jude Children’s Research; Headaches and their connection to back pain; a Formula 1 charity that raised $150,000 […]

This show begins with a wrap up of this past Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday ends the Thanksgiving weekend holiday gauntlet of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday, and kicks of the charitable holiday season. Giving Tuesday began in 2012, and this year 34 million Americans donated $3.1 Billion, up .6 % […]

We begin this show with a shout out to all the participants this holiday weekend who took part in a Turkey Trot or Drumstick Dash for charity, moving your feet so others could eat! Other segments include; NFL Thanksgiving history; Practicing Gratitude tips to relieve stress and live a healthier lifestyle; A National Forest initiative […]