Mon, Oct 3, 2016
When Lynea Lattanzio gave up her home to care for stray and abandoned cats twenty years ago, she never could have imagined how successful it would become. As the founder and director of California's Cat House on the Kings, she has helped save the lives of more than 30,000 cats and has dedicated the rest of her life to saving even more.
Wed, Aug 3, 2016
The Sisters of the Valley is a medicinal cannabis company run by Christine Meeusen and Darcy Johnson in California's central valley. Their mission is to erase the negative stigma around weed and end human suffering as best they can. The nun outfits aren't worn as part of any organized religion but rather as a sign of devotion to the plant.
Mon, Sep 12, 2016
In 2008, police officer Andrew Collins framed an innocent man for drug possession, lied under oath and sent the man to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Andrew was subsequently caught and served jail time. Through an unbelievable twist of fate, he is now close friends with the man he sent away. They work together at a coffee shop in Michigan.
Fri, Aug 5, 2016
The Satanic Temple of Los Angeles, co-founded by 50-year-old William Morrison, was established not as a religious order but as a political movement whose primary mission is to defend first amendment rights against the encroachment of the American Christian agenda. Here, Morrison explains why the group has marked the day 6/6/16 with a visit to City Hall in Lancaster, CA.
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Wanda is 47 years old and just recently learned how to read. She was only in the 10th grade when she dropped out of school. After being involved with Project Literacy, she's learning to read and write, and it's changed her life - she even wrote her own children's book, "The Little Chicken Named Pong-Pong," a fresh retelling of the classic story "Chicken Little."
Wed, Nov 9, 2016
Eight-year-old Sky Brown came to America from Japan with her parents and younger brother, Ocean, to skateboard...and she's making plenty of waves in the process. Just this year, Sky became the youngest girl to compete against adults at the Vans' Open Pro Series. But shaking up the male-dominated sport is hardly a big deal. For Sky, if she can inspire future generations of girls to pursue their dream.
Thu, Feb 23, 2017
Long ago, Braco gave up speaking in order to show the world the healing power of his gaze. In a world filled with new age spiritualism and belief, is Braco The Gazer the real thing? With no evidence to confirm, skeptics remain doubtful despite the growing number of followers who come from around the world to attend one of his events for healing.
Sun, Sep 24, 2017
At the 2017 World Beard and Mustache Championships in Austin, Texas, previous National World Freestyle Beard Champion Jason Kiley won once again, taking home Best in Show. Uniting whiskers in a cultural event like no other, the event hosts more than 1,000 competitors, fans and beard enthusiasts.
Meet the newest consumer of medical marijuana - family pets. When traditional methods fail, pet owners like Lisa Mastramico are turning to edible CBD oils (cannabis refined specifically for animals) to alleviate pain problems. She, along with other proponents, are finding that weed is significantly decreasing her cat's pain and allowing it to live a normal life again.
Mon, Jan 9, 2017
There's something dangerous about Stacy Poitras' sculptures. One mistake while carving could result in a ruined chainsaw carving...or even worse. But that's to be expected when he's using a chainsaw as a paintbrush. After dropping out of art school to pursue chainsaw art as part of CMT's Chainsaw Gang, Stacy has gained a new perspective on life and what it means to be an artist.
Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Phil Morgese started the free Daddy Daughter Hair Factory in Daytona Beach, Florida, as a way to encourage dads to spend time with their young daughters. As a single father, Phil realized that all girls need support from a male figure and this was the perfect way to throw out gender rules and connect with his. Now, 34 classes later, his idea is really starting to catch on.
Sun, Aug 6, 2017
Cat behavior consultant Daniel Quagliozzi solves crises of the feline kind for hundreds of human clients. With a decade of experience working for the San Francisco SPCA and running his own consulting business, Go Cat Go!, the Bay Area's own cat whisperer preaches that understanding cat behavior and body language.
Wed, Nov 30, 2016
In the vibrant city of New Orleans, Mr. Okra is a man like no other. For the last 50 years, Arthur Robinson, aka Mr. Okra, has been delivering fresh produce in the back of his pickup truck to his community. It's enough to make him quite the celebrity in his little pocket of the world.
Mon, Dec 5, 2016
Meet Fei, a professional cuddler with Cuddle Sanctuary in Santa Monica, California. For $80 an hour, Fei treats her clients to one-on-one cuddling sessions and group workshops about consent and touch. Despite constant misunderstandings of her profession, Fei explains that her therapy is about more than and sex, it's about helping others discover intimacy through hugs and release through touch.
Sun, Sep 3, 2017
Competitive eater Molly Schuyler is currently ranked the #1 Female Independent Competitive Eater in the world. Her most impressive stats include 20 pounds of steak in 20 minutes, 440 wings to beat El Wingador in the Wing Bowl, and has earned $130k+ (and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle) so far.
Tue, Aug 8, 2017
After winning a Guinness World Record for Guitar Hero at the height of its craze, Chris Chike, known online as iamchris4life, is being recognized as a Dance Dance Revolution master. This year, he was crowned the 2017 international DDR champion at Japan's 6th Annual Konami Arcade Championship Finals -- the first time Americans were allowed to compete.
Mon, Aug 1, 2016
48-year-old Christopher Dennis' life didn't go as planned. After some early success as an actor and model, Dennis struggled with drugs and eventually found himself on Hollywood Boulevard, working for tips from tourists as a Superman impersonator. Still, Dennis finds purpose in brightening other peoples' lives.
Wed, Feb 8, 2017
Pigs can't fly, but at San Francisco's International Airport, Lilou the therapy pig is turning heads. As part of the airport's Wag Brigade, Lilou helps bring a bit of happiness to what otherwise might be a stressful day of flying. While airports pigs are rare, therapy animals aren't. More than 30 states already employ their own team of therapy dogs. And during stressful times, anything helps.
Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Some people have dogs, George Langworthy has bees. In Los Angeles, where it is now legal to keep hives in your backyard, George is one of a number of beekeepers helping to preserve bee species that have seen a severe drop in numbers over the last several years. And his work could not be any more important.