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Marking the unofficial start of summer, ABC News Radio invites you to “Press Play” this Memorial Day Weekend. This program is hosted by ABC's Alex Stone and features a playful mix of all the ways we play. We'll head to the ballpark to talk to fans and hear about the fun and colorful changes at minor league games. And we’ll go to the big leauges to assess the accuracy of those robo-umpires now calling balls and strikes.  We’ll return to a simpler time and get into the online "nostalgia core" movement that urges folks to return to a more analog existence. Then log off and break out the binoculars for the calm and splendor of birdwatching, we'll lace up our sneakers and head out with some marathon runners and see if the mighty river's catch of the day is good eating. We'll even swing by the pinball museum to nudge some multi-ball fans while trying to avoid the tilt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Thanksgiving weekend, ABC News Radio presents “Gadgets, Gears and Grub,” a 3-hour special hosted by ABC’s Cheri Preston and Mike Dobuski.Cheri and Mike have charted an exciting and informative course filled with many of the things that feed, fascinate and impact the daily lives of Americans. From a deep dive into AI and quantum computing to the resurgence of vinyl records. Our team also hit the road for a look at the last 100 years of the motel. They airdrop some Thanksgiving turkeys in remote Alaska, and take a big bite out of a deep-fried hot dog at an iconic restaurant. The team also digs into diets and nutrition, plus look for solutions when it comes to food waste.  There’s a lot of ground to cover, so pack a bag and join us for “Gadgets, Gears and Grub.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A spotlight on Robert Redford's life and career reveals details about the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker's legacy and most beloved films.  A special edition of 20/20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This July 4th weekend, ABC News Radio wants to “Press Play” on the things that excite and entertain us.  This program spotlights the thrills and skills that fill so much of our “play." Host Alex Stone has middle school flashbacks with the sound of screeching sneakers and bouncing rubber balls as he steps onto an adult dodgeball court in West Hollywood. He introduces us to the players and take us inside the finals for this fiercely competitive league.  Plus, we dive deep into the secret world of frequent flyer points and miles, where some have figured out how to work the system and dine out on their gold status. We play some vintage video games, take a big swing at wiffle ball, and pedal alongside virtual cycling's biggest fans. Feel like taking in a show? We explore the growing list of artists taking a break from life on the road by setting up shop in Las Vegas for extended residencies, and much more.  Join us and “Press Play"!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Jimmy Carter, celebrated champion of human rights, has died at 100. ABC News correspondent Aaron Katersky looks back at his life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny," celebrates the resiliency, artistry, and ingenuity of Hollywood's creative Latino community while providing an in-depth look at representation, visibility and creative opportunity both in front of and behind the camera. Reported by award-winning ABC News correspondent and "What Would You Do?" host John Quiñones, this groundbreaking special illuminates the career experiences of some of the globe's most famous Latino stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life moves pretty fast — and so do we. This Labor Day weekend, ABC News Radio is “On The Move.” Technology reporter Mike Dobuski is your pilot for this journey into the latest in transportation. This special presentation rolls through it all: from highways to skyways and from the classics to the cutting edge. We explore big changes in the automotive world, including electrification and self-driving technology. We talk to the crew set to blast off on the next big space mission and look at how everyday drivers might also soon take flight. There’s a lot of ground to cover, so buckle up and join us for “On The Move.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been one-year since the historic Maui wildfires, the deadliest in modern U.S. history. This special program, “MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,” is narrated by actor and Hawai’i resident Jason Scott Lee; it examines how the tragedy ignited a grassroots movement for change around deeper issues such as housing and natural resources.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This ABC News Radio special spotlights the thrills and skills that make up so much of our “play.” Host Jason Nathanson suits up with viral baseball sensation The Savannah Bananas, often referred to as the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball. We spend time with them as they rehearse their TikTok dances, practice trick plays, and get ready to bring joy and laughter to a sold-out stadium crowd in Fresno, California. Plus, we time-travel back to 1886 with a baseball league that plays without helmets, barely a mitt, and rules that most of us never knew existed. Have the need for speed? We strap into the cockpit of a Formula 1 car with the only American on the grid. Then, ahead of the summer games, we mount up with the men and women of the US equestrian team, and we try our hand at “breaking,” one of the newest Olympic events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This special edition of ABC News Radio's award-winning news magazine, Perspective, is part of a special series from ABC News for Earth Week, called "The Power of Us." It explores ways we can solve the climate challenges we face. From assessing the future of e-fuels, tracking the journey of plastic bags, grading the US on its climate policies, to experiencing the beauty of our national parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices