The Anna and Raven Show

Ai is going to take over soon and do not need us anymore. Probably. Anna put her daughter's senior photo through AI. Here at the 5 things, you should never tell AI.  Raven goes to the nail salon... alone. Anna thinks it's a bit strange. He says, regardless of manliness, all guys should get their toes done. He brings a list of reasons to the studio to prove his case.  Anna was asked a question the other day regarding her children that sat very wrong with her. The audacity of some people! Anna and Raven discuss uncomfortable questions people are asked on the regular basis.  This week's biggest mystery. Anna found out there is a real-life phonetic alphabet, and not just the corresponding words she uses to spell her last name.  She feels betrayed by her parents who taught her the method she uses today.  Dermatologists recommend a certain amount of time for the shower. 16 minutes is the average shower time in the US. Anna explains her efficient routine that is well under that number.  Trending today! Costco now is the place to find love, if you missed it. Why not share a chicken bake and a double chunk chocolate cookie. Annas Daughter, Dakota, witnessed yet another trampoline issue. Might even be worse than the last catastrophe. Anna is boycotting trampolines. Anna also made a PSA.  Wait... not everyone owns a Bidet? Anna and Raven discuss things people thought we're in everyone's as a kid, not just theirs. Raven didn't know tile existed in the house. Lacy is upset that her boyfriend, Sam, still gives rides to his ex-girlfriend. He is an Uber driver, and now his ex calls him directly to drive her. She pays him well, and he insists it’s all platonic, but Lacy thinks it’s weird. He says that she knows he’s safe and will show up on time to drive, plus, she tips him and he doesn’t have to pay Uber fees because she hires him direct. Do you think there’s anything wrong with it? Jenn has a chance to win $400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!     

Do you love or hate when your spouse is away and you are home alone? Or... bittersweet? Raven has a few rebellious things he does.... Are you left-handed? Anna and Ravena are not too sure how to feel about you. Annas husband, Paul, has some words about the trait. Taylor swift is dropping Subtle hints again. Who has the time for this right now? The Emmys last night had some iconic and historical moments. Questionable parenting tactics that really has you wondering if they should be a parent. Here are the tell-tale signs you are a questionable parent. Anna has been having a lot of "Am I an idiot?" moment. Her house is full of flies she can absolutely not get rid of. What is your "am i an idiot" moment?  Coworker etiquette. What is crossing boundaries at work? Anna had a situation where the microwave went off, but... the owner of the food was gone. Can she touch it?!  Becky’s brother bought a car he couldn’t afford, and now, a year later, they’re threatening to repo it. It’s a 2023 Jeep Wrangler, and Becky wants to bail him out by buying the car and saving it for their daughter, who’s turning 18 in a few months. Her husband, Scott, says, “No way.” He says this is just another way to bail her brother out of trouble—and when he wants the car back, what are they supposed to do? He thinks she needs to let her brother deal with his financial mistakes and grow up. Becky says, “If you can’t count on your family to help you, who can you rely on?” Plus, her parents are gone, and she feels responsible for him. He’s 33. He’s not a baby anymore. What would you do? Jerry has a chance to win $300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!     

A license mishap happened in Michigan and made a lot of the state angry. Anna's daughter has one of the worst license photos she's ever seen. Anna on the other hand, loves hers. $300,000 for this one item. Princess Diana's real life revenge dress is up for auction. In a few months, someone will take the iconic piece to their own closet. Anna and Producer Sophia discuss their own revenge outfits.   It's the first few weeks of school. Has your kid already been in trouble? If so, they aren't alone! Raven's been there himself.  Anna was totally thrown off by the lack of pushy-ness the car salesman had. She was almost LOOKING for more! What are the most aggressive jobs? Raven needed to take a breath when trying to buy perfume.  Is AI going to kill us all soon? Probably. There is a way we can slow it down... some are against that deal though.  A divorce... laid off... an engagement? Emotions we're high at the bar this weekend and Producer Sophia got to hear it all! The US open has come to an end and in slightly less interesting news, a radar gun now lives in the studio and we are looking for the best ways to use it.  We are putting the radar gun to the test today for the first time. First up, a hot wheel track. Every Monday will be Radar gun day! Gemma is a stay-at-home mom, but she and her husband, Saul, have three kids and she’s constantly cleaning, running errands, shuffling the kids around and she says Saul doesn’t help- at all. He says that his job is to go to work every weekday from 8a to 6p, he doesn’t get home until 7p. On the weekends, he just wants to relax and watch TV, and her job is to clean and cook and take care of the kids. She says that’s unreasonable and he should at least help by doing the dishes at the end of the night while she puts the kids to bed and sweep and vacuum every other night. He says no way, you can’t ask to be a stay-at-home wife and then only do half your job. What do you think? Sue has a chance to win $200! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!     

Today, Anna and Raven speak with guests who share their personal experiences and memories of 9/11, reflecting on the day that changed our nation forever.

This 9/11, Patricia Manzo, President of The Strohm Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting 9/11 first responders through cancer research and meaningful community initiatives joins Anna & Raven. Patricia shares the Foundation’s mission, its connection to the 9/11 community, and why this work continues to matter. 

Scott Munro, President of the NYC Detectives’ Endowment Association, represents a law enforcement community deeply affected by the events of September 11, 2001. On 9/11, members of the NYPD responded to the World Trade Center and many detectives and officers made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others. Munro has continued to honor the memory and legacy of those who were lost, while supporting the families and survivors whose lives were forever changed. 

Kevin Catalina, Suffolk County Police Commissioner, then a Sergeant with the NYPD, was on his way to work when the World Trade Center was attacked 25 years ago today. Today, he reflects on the day.  

Samantha Silverman experienced the attack from inside WTC 3. Today, she speaks on her tragic day with Anna & Raven. Samantha wrote a book, Silver Linings: From Surviving to Thriving After 9/11, and is the CEO of silver linings institutions for PTSD, depression, trauma, etc. Find more info at https://www.silverliningsinstitute.com/  

Garland Williams was an Army officer working in the Pentagon, and he had only been there about three and a half months when 9/11 happened. Today, he discusses what it looked like on the inside, as a new employee, on the day of tragedy. 

News Anchor Dennis Owens was live on air from Shanksville, PA on ABC27 the day of the September 11th attack. Today, he joins us on the show back again in Shanksville. 

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Robert Darling talks about his experiences on September 11, 2001 inside the White House bunker. Robert was inside the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), working directly in the crisis-management operation around the Vice President and National Security Advisor. More information about Robert Darling can be found here: https://robertjdarling.com/  

Michael Hingson was on the 78th floor of the North Tower when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the tower at 8:46am, Michael happens to be blind and it was Yellow Labrador Roselle that was hanging out under his desk that led him down the 78 floors to safety. Michael is the author of the NYTimes Best selling book Thunderdog. Find his website and book here: https://michaelhingson.com/books/  

Michael A. Crane, MD, MPH, Medical Director of the World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai and Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Steven A. Wallace (NYPD PBA Delegate, Retired, US Navy Veteran), Senior Outreach & Education Program Coordinator at the World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai;  joins Anna and Raven today to discuss the medical and long-term health effects of the 9/11 tragedy. 

David Paine and Jay Winuk are the founders of "9/11 Day". A program that commits to taking the day back and making something good of it. The two have started a volunteer program that has helped millions nationwide who are part of the hunger crisis. Today, 9/11/2026, 50,000 volunteers will pack 18 million meals. the largest single-day meal pack in American history. Find more information here: https://www.911day.org/  

Paul Veneto pushed an airline beverage cart for 30 years. Today, he runs a non-profit organization "Paulies Push" where he pushes his cart for thousands of miles to symbolize the "first, first responders" of the 4 airplanes the day of the 9/11 attack. Track Paulie here! https://www.pauliespush.com/ 

In 2001, John Feal was the demolition supervisor during the Ground Zero cleanup when a steel beam fell and crushed part of his foot. John founded the FealGood Foundation and has a new book, I Will Follow You Anywhere., dedicated toward lobbying members of the U.S Congress to provide additional funding to 9/11 responders. Find his book here:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637748744?tag=simonsayscom  

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Elise joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!

The US open sold a $38 sandwich. Yup, you heard that right. Anna and Raven discuss the single most expensive food item they have ever bought.  It's time for pick em news! You hear 3 news headlines and Raven chooses which one he wants to hear in full! What a power he has.  Who can stay awake until 3:30am at a sports match? The people at the US open did when it went all night long. Anna doubts she would ever be able to make it through. What are the best tricks to staying awake at night if you have no choice?  Stop asking for donations. Now, more than ever, Anna has noticed people are just asking for handouts. Who does she look like? Taylor Swift? You'll have to bust down her door. Raven has a no solicitor sign, hes safe.  Last night kicked off the start to the NFL season! The Seahawks vs the Patriots, just like the Superbowl again! Today, Anna tested Ravens knowledge to see if he can guess a football term from a non-football term   Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Elise joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world! Talk me out of it! It's that time of year when people seem to make some impulsive decisions! What change are you debating? Anna and Raven will either talk you out... or in to making the drastic change! Be prepared, they don't hold back!  Tracey’s bachelorette party is coming up next month and his mom asked if she could go. She thinks it’s weird, her mom isn’t going, it’s all her friends going to an AirBNB, yoga, doing the spa, then bar hopping and clubbing. She originally said yes because she was so surprised by the request, but now she wants her fiancé, Steve, to tell his mother that she can’t go anymore. He doesn’t see what the big deal is, his mom is still young and cool, just let her go and have fun. What would you do? Amyra has a chance to win $100! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!     

The national average for one gallon of gas is higher now than it ever has been. $4.14. Over a dollar more than last year this time! Anna looks online to see what she can buy for $4.14. Spoiler alert: It's not much. NFL season starts tonight! Anna is a mediator between Raven and his wife, Alicia. Anna is writing a contract where Raven can get set football time. Alicia is not a fan. Jim Thronton, Wheel of Fortune announcer was fired after a public chat room incident. What a shame. Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia and Producer Justin all compete to see who would be the next WOF announcer... Congratulations Lauren on delivering her baby over Labor Day weekend! She won a whole lot of diapers! Everything is more expensive now. Everything! No more chicken or fish in flight. NO more free check luggage. No more free news outlets! What is going on! What's your frugal habit to save money?  Would you not speak for 40 million dollars? Yup, some people wouldn't even take up that offer. Raven on the other hand will really do anything for that money...  Today is the big new iPhone drop. This one is different, it's the first folding iPhone! Throwback time... Anna's first voicemail ever... Raven.  Why on earth would we need it? A radar gun. YUP! You heard that right. Now, we are looking for ways to put the (somewhat useless) new toy to use. If you have an idea, text us!  Anne and Erik’s 16-year-old teenage daughter canceled on a babysitting job she had last minute because she wanted to go out with friends. Mom is furious, and wants to ground her for two weeks. It’s the next-door family that always hires her, pays her well, and you can’t just cancel because you want to go to Starbucks with your friends. Dad says that you can’t punish her for that. She made a decision and that was her choice. What do you think? Rachael has a chance to win $3,100! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!     

Anna has had a bad experience with flies recently. Anna's husband, Paul, came down to the conclusion that they are phorid flies. That's why they live in her sink! Love the gunk.  The US open is running into problems that have absolutely nothing to do with tennis. Weed smokers, out loud and open. Hey, we get it! But there's a time and a place.  It's wedding recap day! Raven is back, and his son is married! He officiated the ceremony and wrapped it up quicker then the typical wedding. A great day, but a slight bump in the road that he warned people about! What happened at your birth? Anna prefers no music, just straight stress and silence. This ladies husband took a work call while she was pushing. Is there a divorce in the future...? What's your childbirth story? We're you mad, sad or glad this weekend? Anna finally got on a boat, Raven married his son, Sophia rode a jet ski and Justin had a coupon debacle!  What did you do on your summer vacation? With labor day over, that means summer is too. Naturally, we wrote (short) essays about what we did!  Alicia, Ravens wife, joins the show to discuss the wedding! She's restless now and ready to plan a baby shower! Also, a transfer hiccup...  And the moment we have all been waiting for, Ravens officiant speech. Originally, the answer was no. He did have a change of heart, though! Katie and Chris have been dating for a few months but she has called her ex-boyfriend over to her apartment to fix her dishwasher (it was leaking), to change the locks because she lost her keys, and to rehang a shelf that fell off the wall. Her new boyfriend, Chris, says it’s embarrassing that she keeps calling her ex to do these things, but she says he’s not handy and she doesn’t care. She’s still friends with her ex and he doesn’t mind helping her out. He still lives in the next apartment building. Why should she pay people do to these little things when he’s happy to help out? What do you think? Emily has a chance to win $3,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!     

Anna can't tell if she's a bad mom or a good mom. She booked a vacation to get away, but her daughter claims she absolutely cannot miss 2 days of school. Should Anna be proud or annoyed?  What better way to hear scary news from our scary world than with former Producer Jon? 3 news stories, sung to you. Best way to start a Friday morning! Anna invented an animal species after it ran across her foot last night near her pong. Producer Sophia also had an interesting animal story. What's the weirdest thing that happened to you this week?  Fired Friday, Labor Day edition! What was your biggest work mistake? Nick and Anna decide if you got fired or not!  Are you giving birth this weekend? If you are due anytime between now and Monday, give us a call or text us Tuesday so we can hear all about it! And, youll be in the running for a $100 gift card for diapers!  It's time for you to vote! All summer long, Anna and Raven have taken all of your favorite vacay meal submission, and it has come down to the top 10! Head to our Instagram or Facebook at AnnaandRaven to vote for who will take home the $500 DoorDash Giftcard! It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines!  This week, Caleb joins the show!  If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com     It’s Mommy’s Margarita Friday! You deserve a drink! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?       Landon accidentally reposted an inappropriate reel on his Instagram, and in the same week, accidentally sent an inappropriate photo (a sneaky pic of one of the baseball moms) to the entire baseball parents chat group. His wife, Susan, is horrified and thinks he needs to apologize to the group chat even though he deleted it when he realized (five minutes later). Does he owe anyone an apology for his tech disasters? 

Anna is standing on the fact that Raven lost the weight loss challenge! Clothes on for the first weigh in, clothes on for the last! You snooze you lose!  Trigger, Sniper, Caliber? These are real life names parents are naming their children. Is this taking it too far?  It is no longer socially acceptable to enter someone's house and ask if for a house tour. It's deemed the "rudest" thing when visiting someone. Anna has never seen her bestfriends upstairs floor of her house.  What was the longest you ever went without showering? Men are now pheromone maxing, to hopefully gain more attention from woman. Is TikTok just the platform for bad ideas?  Most annoying phone traits. Walking with your head buried in the phone is now deemed annoying AND unsafe to where the Italian government may start fining people for crossing the street looking down!  Pick em news! Door dash driver delivery... naked, Cereal Butt sniffer arrested again, Subway customer freak out after extra charge to toast.  Anna was stood behind 2 men who we're well over 7 feet at a pitbull concert over the weekend. This should be illegal! Concerts need a designated short (or tall!) section. Anna and Nick discuss the "unsaid" rules of attending a show!  Am I close? Labor Day weekend is approaching, so today Justin will be quizzing Anna and Nick on the Straw Hat Riot!  Recently, a doctor went viral for telling a story about how she woke up with a bat in her mouth. Yuck. Anna and Nick listen to the nastiest things that have landed in peoples mouths before.  Tom Henske, Financial Advisor, Educator, and Founder of Total Cents, joins Anna and Nick today to discuss "Sudden Wealth Syndrome". Listen to his whole TedX talk on the syndrome at https://www.tomhenske.com/.  Jason’s been taking their sons to the movies regularly since there’s been so many great ones out this summer and every time they go to the dollar store, buy tons of candy, and sneak it in. Mom thinks it’s setting a bad example of breaking rules. It’s against the theatre rules, and it’s shorting the business. If they want to keep the place in business, pay for overpriced candy. Do you agree? 

Novak Djokovic fell ill during his first US open match of the year. First time he has ever gotten out first round! When was a time you were sick or injured but showed up anyways? Anna did it once and ended up getting everyone sick!  Raven witnessed a shoplifter steal expensive perfumes the other day. Multiple. He was torn whether he should say something or mind his business. What would you do in this situation? Anna got calls and texts after they saw her nightstand with her alarm clock that is older than her senior in college. If it still works, why not? What's the most outdated thing in your house that you refuse to get rid of?  Its the FINALE of Ravens weight loss journey. Today, he gets weighed and we find out if he lost 12 pounds, enough to take 2 of Annas PTO days!  Anna uses her sports bras to hold her phone when she doesn't have pockets. Because, of course, a lot of woman's clothes don't have reliable pockets. Also, sea pass cards are most commonly bra-stuffed.  The Lindsay Clancy trials are still in progress because they simply can not come to a unanimous decision. Anna questions how no one is persuasive and swaying one way or the other? Isn't that the point! Britney and Bill's seven-year-old son keeps stepping on bugs, especially ants and any type of spider, and killing them. It’s almost like he enjoys torturing them. Mom is concerned and thinks he should see a therapist to understand why he gets satisfaction by doing this. Dad thinks she’s overreacting, he’s a kid and it’s a normal boy kid thing to do. He’ll grow out of it and not become a serial killer. What do you think? Jen has a chance to win $2,900! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Raven just found out a new fun fact about his Daughter-in-law. She leaves reviews under a fake email. Not only that, but the name she uses may be familiar... School districts are now adopting a 4 day week. Now, 3 day weekends are the norm in a lot of places. Are 4 days weeks beneficial or an excuse? Anna asks her kids what they'd do. Anna experienced a birthday party vomiter the other day, on a trampoline! Also, they tried to hide it from their parents and clean it themselves to keep bouncing. Where is the absolute worst place for your kid to get sick?  The items on your night stand mean more than you may think! Anna digs into the items on Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophias nightstand. What does yours say about you?  What do women really want from men?  Anna and Sophia have a bone to pick with the way men approach women these days. Chivalry is dead!  Deanna and Phil are having a disagreement about whether their children should be allowed to play with their cousins. The problem is not the children, it’s that Phil hates his sister and doesn’t want anything to do with her. Deanna thinks it’s unfair that his feelings towards his sister are causing their children not to have a relationship with their cousins. They live in the same town and there’s always family get togethers that they avoid because of it. What would you do? Nicholas has a chance to win $2,800! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

If someone has thought ahead in life, it's Dolly Parton. She left this earth with a LOT of fun things planned. There really is something for everyone!  Dr. Shosh joins Anna and Raven to discuss how to keep your romantic relationship alive after having a baby. She brings three of the most important rules to the table! Is Anna Zap out of line? She hates her birthday. The celebrations, the attention, not a fan of any of them. It's a let down! People get mad at her for this... Why!?  Aura Farming battles have officially begun. If you have no clue what that means, you are not alone. Celebrities who "aura farm" have rizz and do things to look cool, but naturally.  Anna says kids these days don't dance. She went to a Pitbull concert Friday and seems like the millennials dance, the gen z'ers don't move. We're you mad, sad, or glad this weekend? Bring back dancing.  Canadians are mad at Lake America. Olivia Rodrigo raised a large chunk of money at the Daisy Chain Fields, where there was also a beautiful Dolly Parton tribute.  Producer Sophia hit the town this weekend and got the truth from the bar goers! Another round of Happy Hour Happenings, on the house! Anna's daughter, Dakota, has an emeny. She sticks her tongue out at her, just like the old days. Is this over? Anna shows Raven her go to... what gestures are we using nowadays?  Ravens second to last weigh in is here and he disappointed to say the least. Raven has gained a few pounds back and only has two days left to redeem himself before his son's wedding this weekend. Will he do it?  Stephanie and Mark have been dating for two years, they’re in their 20s. Her father was let go from his job about six months ago in an oil change center. He hasn’t been able to find work. He texted him and asked if he could borrow $1000 to make ends meet. Stephanie is asking him to give it to him, he wouldn’t ask if he didn’t really need it and she doesn’t have it to help him. Mark thinks it’s weird to lend money to his girlfriend’s dad and just wants to ignore that the whole thing happened. What do you think? Renee has a chance to win $2,700! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Ariana joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!

Former Producer Jon returns for Week-in-song! What better way to hear this weeks it being sung to you. This week will be remembered! Producer Sophia had an unusual surprise left at her door. That's not something you see every day! What's the weirdest thing you saw this week?  Being filmed in public, this woman suggests you sing Disney music in their face! Can't post copyrighted music, right? Wrong answers only, what would you do if you were being recorded in public?  Is August too early for a pumpkin spice latte? Anna has some thoughts on the timeline of these drinks. Is it summer or fall? Also, Lake America...? What should you NOT order from a restaurant? Anna's dad, a restaurant owner, has his own personal PSA when it comes to days of the week and certain meals.   It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines!  This week, Ariana joins the show!  If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com  It’s Mommy’s Margarita Friday! You deserve a drink! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?      As the week comes to a close, Raven has another weigh-in. Next week marks the finale before his son’s wedding over Labor Day weekend. Will he win over 2 of Anna's PTO days?  Kent and Lisa live with her parents and have for years, it’s her parents' home. Recently, her mother mentioned that her best friend from childhood had fallen on hard times and was going to stay with them. It’s been two weeks now and there’s no sign of the woman leaving. The woman is nice enough, but they have to share a bathroom with her, she’s constantly around, and he says that she needs to tell her parents it’s time for her to go. She argues that they don’t pay rent and their parents are kind people, it would be a jerk move to request the friend move out when they’ve become permanent houseguests too. He argues that they’re family, this is different.  Valerie has a chance to win $2,600! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Some household luxury items sound like an amazing idea, but how practical do they turn out to be in the long-term?  Are home massage chairs, saunas and Jacuzzis amenities to be shared with company, or are they best kept just for yourself? Do you believe in the “rule of threes” for celebrity deaths?  After Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, is there anyone specific who should be looking over their shoulder?  Anna & Raven review a few recent eerie coincidences that occurred in groups of 3.A mom had thoughts about school lunches, and had to share with the mom group chat, including adding AI music & graphics about rules pertaining to lunchboxes and food allergies.  Can one well-meaning person dictate the lunch content for all classmates?Anna & Raven play a round of “Am I Close” with Producer Justin, who tests their knowledge on what a very popular term actually means!  How much do you know about tariffs?Pick’em News – Anna has three news stories, but Raven gets to choose which one to hear!  The choices: a mom smashing a school bus window; a man getting carried away in a Chucky mask; an unhinged weatherman loses it on air!Anna and her co-worker Jordan found themselves in an odd direct message interaction on their common Venmo page.  After hearing the bizarre request, Raven helped try to find some resolution!Radio host Cindy D joins Anna & Raven from 93.3 Totally Hits in Nashville, TN to discuss the legacy and impact of Dolly Parton, from a firsthand perspective in Dolly’s home state.Catch up with all the latest stories with What’s Trending: today, Bill Gates shared his thoughts on AI and Meta has agreed to a settlement involving social media.On a recent trip to the movies, Anna saw a trailer for a scary movie, and some of the visuals have really stuck with her!  What have you seen in movies, tv or real-life that you can’t un-see?Couples Court: Jessica and AJ recently bought a new home that they’re going to renovate, and they’ve hired a tree company to take down a bunch of trees.  Construction will start soon and there’s a ton more landscaping that needs to be done. Their new neighbor came over and requested that they give them notice when it’ll be loud, since the husband works from home, and also requested no loud construction before 12pm during the week, and 10am on the weekends. AJ thinks it’s ridiculous, it’s their property, they can do the construction whenever they want, they pulled permits! Jessica says that not working with the neighbors, who seemed very kind and apologetic, is the wrong way to start a relationship with people that you may live next to for the rest of your life. What would you do?Jennifer has a chance to win $2500!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

Just as you thought forkgate was coming to an end, now raven seems to be missing a Tupperware top. A lot of strange occurrences are happening in his house. Maybe it’s a kitchen ghost.  Pinkie Mistry: Artist of the "Wings Of Wander" mural located in Sevierville, TN, inspired by Dolly Parton, joins Anna & Raven to discuss the painting and the idols legendary impact.  Sevierville resident and local business owner Ronel Raiscics, joins Anna and Raven to discuss Dolly Parton and her statue that is conveniently located right outside his shop!  What's in your emergency bag? You never know when you'll need something. Luckily, Anna comes extra stocked. It's a mom thing.  Raven claims, he should ask and ensure his friends give a “good” gift when it comes to his upcoming son's wedding. This is apparently very wrong. Fill in the blank... If you ____, that’s all I need to know about you Dolly Parton lives by the fact that everyone should say 3 things they love about themselves. So today, that’s what we’re going to do! It's a positivity circle, thanks Dolly!  Every Thanksgiving, Robin and David go to Florida to visit her parents. Their son is a senior in high school and says he doesn’t want to go this year, because there’s a bunch of things being planned with his friends, like a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt, a Black Friday Toga party, and an overnight that weekend. Dad says let him stay behind, Mom says no. First, who knows what kind of trouble they’ll get in, none of these things are school sanctioned, and he should be with his grandparents for his senior year, after he graduates and is 18, he can decide if he still wants to come. What do you think? Lori has a chance to win $2,400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Pinkie Mistry: Artist of the "Wings Of Wander" mural located in Sevierville, TN, inspired by Dolly Parton, joins Anna & Raven to discuss the painting and the idols legendary impact. 

Sevierville resident and local business owner Ronel Raiscics, joins Anna and Raven to discuss Dolly Parton and her statue that is conveniently located right outside his shop! 

Anna’s dad is digging in woods for mushrooms to eat. She is now scared for his life. And her own if he tried to feed it to her unknowingly.  Raven has been telling his friends what to gift his son for his upcoming wedding. He is worried they will embarrass him so he’s being straightforward with them! Is this crazy?  The moment we’ve all been waiting for! Producer Justin and Raven have both been growing out their mustaches to achieve their “Ted Lasso” inspired look for the last 14 days. Today, the verdict is in! Are they uncool now? Anna and Raven give Gen Z Producer Sophia 10 millennial trends and she will deem them IN or OUT! Anna and Raven saw a very attractive man recently, be he had one very large red flag. His skinny jeans. That being said, what’s your biggest ick?  Parents are fighting for schools to make recess even longer. Lot of learning lessons happen on the playground! Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and producer Sophia all discuss their recess learning lessons! Empty threats... or not! Anna overheard a mom threaten her child with taking away a birthday party later in the day. That isn’t happening! What was the threat your parents gave you that they actually went through with?  Mark's buddy is getting married and so far, he's had a stag party, registered for a ton of outrageous things (including a Jeep and a honeymoon) and now has asked his groomsmen to pitch in to cover his expenses for his bachelor party trip to Vegas. Mark's wife, Caroline, says it's obnoxious and that the least he can do is pay his own travel costs. Mark says it's his wedding, and he's a groomsman, what's another $300 to cover his portion at this point? She says it's the principle, what do you think? Jason has a chance to win $2,300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Would you take a $5,000 reward in exchange for your seat on an overbooked flight if you could take a flight the next day? Anna’s friend denied it, Anna and Raven would take it in a second.  Dane Cooks brother stole thousands of dollars from him. Pasta sauce containers were the hiding spot. That’s a new one! What is your money hiding spot?  School’s are now considering paying students to go to school to ensure perfect attendance. Anna (and her daughter, Hayden) never needed compensation, though!  Lifelong obsessions typically start/peak around the middle school age. Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia and Producer Justin all discuss their middle school obsessions.   Anna saw The Odyssey and had some questions for Producer Justin, Raven has some last minute wedding prep, Sophia missed her opportunity for Harry Styles tickets, and Justin ran into a moustache incident. We’re you mad, sad, or glad this weekend?  Grocery store arguments, the worst. For Anna, it’s the express checkout lane. Which is seeing its way out. Today, common grocery store arguments are the topic of conversation.  Don’t be that guy! First day of school edition. If you put a leg up on the bottom stair with your cup of coffee holding up the bus to talk to the driver, you’re the problem! 12 pounds in 3 weeks! Let’s see if he can hit his goal weight by his son’s wedding! Today, Raven has another weigh in. He sure is surprising everyone with these results! Dominque ran over the neighbor’s cat when she was reversing out of the driveway. She didn’t see the cat, and she feels terrible about it. When she realized what had happened, she quickly ran over to their home and got them. It took her a few knocks on doors, because she didn’t know who’s house the cat belonged to, she doesn’t have much of a relationship with the people on her street. It’s a busier street. Now, six months later, she and her husband, Fred, received a notice from the neighbors that they would like to be compensated $2500 so they can replace the cat and for emotional trauma. She wants to just pay them because she feels so bad about it. Her husband says no way, this is a cheap money grab. Their cat shouldn’t have been roaming the streets. What do you think? Gabby has a chance to win $2,200! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Juniper joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!

 A teacher dedicated a corner of her room for gassy students. Anna, is all for this, she has personal experience.  What better way to be broken the news then by having it sung to you. Tupac trial is trending, Madonna is nominated for the MOST vmas this year...okay! And of course, flock cameras.  Anna witnessed and a store shopper to shopper theft this week at the store while back to school shopping and Raven saw a neighbor mow the lawn in an outfit you dont typically mow the lawn in. What's the weirdest thing that happened to you this week?  Trending today is... aliens. Anna prefers just believing they are fake. Raven is 100% sure they are here and is ready to see what they have to offer. What is it, how long does it last, how to get by with it are all things Dr. Shosh answers every day about post-partum depression! Dr. Shoshana Bennett is internationally recognized as a leading maternal mental health expert, clinical psychologist. Find her at DrShosh.com! How close are you? Test your knowledge! Today, back to school season! But, the #2 ticonderoga! Anna and Raven get 30 seconds to give their best guess!  It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines!  This week, Hannah joins the show!  If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com It’s Mommy’s Margarita Friday! It’s been a week! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?     Cheryl’s husband, Mike, refuses to go to the doctor… ever. They have terrible insurance, so he just refuses to go. He hasn’t had a checkup in fourteen years, meanwhile he’s overweight, and has a chronic cough. Mike says it’s a waste of money and all a scam. If he has a heart attack, bring him to the ER but otherwise, he can buy some Advil and he’s fine. Thoughts?  Dawn has a chance to win $2,100! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

What is it, how long does it last, how to get by with it are all things Dr. Shosh answers every day about post-partum depression! Dr. Shoshana Bennett is internationally recognized as a leading maternal mental health expert, clinical psychologist. Find her at DrShosh.com!

Dr. Katrina Furey is a Yale-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in reproductive psychiatry. Today, she discusses post-partum struggles and the recent headlines that tie into the challenges many new mothers face, from depression and anxiety to the pressures of navigating motherhood. Find her at @drkatrinafurey!

They say BMW drivers are the worst on the road. Chryslers are the best! Anna can't stand Tesla's or tesla drivers! Where do you fall on the driver ranking?  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to England. Bye! After 6 years, a few specials and documentaries, they are en route to the homeland. They didn't leave the best impact anyways! 3 stories, Raven picks the one he wants to hear! Today, a 40 minute dirt-bike pursuit takes over LA. A good old fashion chase! Anna was influenced by a reoccurring ad on her social media. Gruns. Gummies that help you use the bathroom. How could you not trust Jenna Bush? Anna gives em a try. A Florida man got into a huge fight with his neighbor due to a feces situation. Anna and Raven discuss the craziest neighbor arguments and fights. Watch your back, and your home!  Professor Sara Mednick, cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate  and Take a Nap! Change Your Life joins Anna and Raven today to discuss napping. The perfect time, length, and how beneficial they really are! It's the end of week 2 and Raven is really surprising us with these results! He has 3 weeks to lose 12 pounds for his son's wedding, if he can do it, Anna will give him two of her PTO days!   Carol and Jackson’s daughter has a boyfriend who just got his license, and she wants him to drive her to school every morning. Mom doesn’t see what the big deal is, Dad says she’s 15 and with an inexperienced driver. She can take the bus until she gets her license, or she has to wait until he’s at least had a license for a year, no exceptions. What would you do? Sumil has a chance to win $2,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Anna and her long-distance friends started a weekly Zoom to hangout and be face to face. Anna hates it and feels like she's working. Anna has excuse options to get out of it.  How much do you pay for your phone bill? Anna and her family spent way too many hours at the phone store this weekend. Why is it still an all day affair to get new phones?  Producer Sophia went around and asked the office squad... Grade, school, age, height, social security number. Not really. Those first day of school signs are soon to be a thing of the past. Anna and Raven discuss back to school traditions! "Polyester" is the new Gen Z slang. Now, we bring back 90's slang. Who else to quiz on her knowledge of it then Gen Z Producer Sophia!  HRless jobs. A news anchor got mad at her coworker and cussed her out. Now, she's fired. Anna and Raven discuss HR departments in different jobs.  The saga continues! Today, Raven's mom joins the show so he can confront her on the fork she just may have swapped in his kitchen! This mystery will not go unsolved! It's a very scary day of the year... teacher assignment day! It is a bit of a frenzy for moms! Anna was a college professor and would read every review about herself. What was the teacher you never wanted?  Terrence has always wanted a vintage Corvette, and his buddy has fallen on some financial hard times and has offered to sell him his for $120,000. He thinks it’s an incredible deal, this is a bucket item list for him, and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. His wife, Sara, says that if they give him $120,000, it’s a majority of what they’ve saved for their son’s college fund! They absolutely can’t be that reckless. He says they have four years before they need to worry about college, all the time in the world. What would you do? Emily has a chance to win $1,900! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Careful of a dupe account! They're going around. Anna's bff's daughter was duped after being caught asking people for money! Now... we ragebait. Shoes on or off on a flight? Anna and Raven are both team NO. Raven's Top 5: Don't be that person on the plane! Who's the manliest man? Producer Justin and Raven are arguing like siblings regarding their new staches. Now, they fight to see who's the MAN.  Raven wore a mustard shirt, Anna's bang was so high it was out of frame... What is the biggest problems we ran into or school photos? Anna says these are a bigger deal than we realize! A couple got married in a McDonald's recently. They met and worked together there. #McWedding. Anna and Raven discuss the craziest wedding venues!  Raven's wife, Alicia, noticed a fork in their house was different than the rest of the set. IMPOSTER! Someone is messing with them, and Raven has his theories. Tomorrow, mom's get a call. We're getting to the bottom of this! Flock cameras are driving people crazy and are a bit invasive. Sure they are good for safety... in some aspects. Anna and Raven discuss the privacy concerns that come with them. Move in day for dorms are looking a LOT different than they used to. 20k on an interior designed for a dorm room. Yup, It's real. What happened in your dorm that you'll never forget?  Larry and Iris have twin daughters entering kindergarten. The principal has asked if they want to keep them together their first year, or separate them into different classrooms. Larry wants to keep them together, he says they’ve never been without the other, and it’s a big first step. If they can have each other for support, they’ll thrive. Iris disagrees, she thinks it’ll be difficult for them to separate… ever… so they might as well rip the band aid off and just do it from the start. What do you think? Donna has a chance to win $1,800! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Never buy a first year car, or a last. Anna's first car was publicly humiliated in a McDonalds parking lot. Also, let's ban cyber trucks and Teslas now.  Actress Hayden Panettiere passed away yesterday. Anna watched "Heroes" super pregnant with her first born, and said that's it! I'm naming my baby after the indestructible cheerleader. Now her daughter Hayden is 17 years old!  Rest In Peace!  Matthew McConaughey got pulled over in Mexico and used JLO as his bribe money. Anna just keeps cash on her because she doesn't know JLO.  What was the sport/game apparatus that caused the most damage in school? Everyone has a story! Someone is being sued over a game of dodgeball.  Producer Justin bought two different size shirts and neither fit. Anna didn't do much but work. To say it wasn't an eventful weekend is an understatement!  Raven hasn't been back to school shopping for a long time. $863 is the average for this time of year. Raven tries to guess the price of the back-to-school products! It's 2026 and buying a new cell phone is still a whole day ordeal! Producer Sophia does her rounds and talks to strangers at the bar for this weeks Happy Hour Happenings! Men move on quicker then women. Their wife can drop dead and they'll be sliding into another girls DMs. Source? These birds.  WEIGHT CHECK IN TIME! Raven has 3 pounds to lose 12 pounds. This is the first weigh in of week 2! Can he do it?  Frank and Gina adopted a puppy three months ago, and the shelter has reached out that two of their littermates were returned. The shelter says that they would probably be better all together, and they hinted that the puppies are having severe separation anxiety, it breaks Gina's heart. She is ready to do it. He thinks she is nuts; you don’t go from never having a dog to three dogs in three months! She says their puppy is always sad, maybe this will make her happy.  He’s concerned about cost and cleanliness. Should they adopt the two other puppies? Mary Ann has a chance to win $1,700! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Juniper joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!

What was the worst neighbor you’ve ever and what made them so bad? After Universal Studios made the loudest coaster known to man, residents nearby we’re not too thrilled.  Anna had another ghost sighting. Yup, not the first time this has happened. This time, on the highway. You made it to Friday! What’s the weirdest thing you saw this week?  Politicians seem to have no problem dropping swears and its... strange? Unprofessional? No one really knows how to feel about it. But there is a solution! Make up your own! What's your go to when you want to swear but shouldn’t?   New trend of recording your favorite person and saying... “Hey! You’re my favorite person” is going around. Wholesome change in content we need sometimes. Anna, Raven, producer Justin and Producer Sophia, all give it a shot.  It’s Mommy’s Margarita Friday! Back to school shopping? Taking the fall clothes out of the attic?  For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?  3 weeks, 12 pounds! Anna is putting 2 of her PTO days on the line if Raven can successfully drop 12 pounds before his son's wedding on Labor Day weekend. Today, we see if he's made any progress! Their daughter just turned 18 years old and dad thinks they should offer to pay for her to get a nose job. She’s never had a boyfriend, and he thinks it’s because her nose is crooked. Mom thinks you can’t suggest to your child that they need plastic surgery! It would be one thing if she said something to them, but she hasn’t ever mentioned her nose. Mary has a chance to win $1,600! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Tom Karrel, author of The Lost Art of Random Conversations, joins Anna and Raven today to discuss the importance of meaningful conversation- and how to spend less time on your phone and more time connecting in the real world! Buy the book here- https://www.tomkarrel.com/

How many times do you use a bath towel before washing it? The norm is 2-3... but what is more controversial is Anna's confession when it comes to bath towels.   Pick 'em news!  Raven's choices: Steakhouse offers nude dining; Universals' new coaster isn't quiet; and venomous snake in high school football player's helmet! Tom Karrel, author of The Lost Art of Random Conversations, joins Anna and Raven to discuss the importance of meaningful conversation- and how to spend less time on your phone and more time connecting in the real world! Trending today: Someone took the Powerball home, winning over a billion-dollar jackpot after matching all 6 numbers! Also... where are you, Mrs. Kelce?  Am I Close? Producer Justin, the smartest one in the room at all times, quizzes Anna and Raven about what the “Dog Days of Summer” actually are!  How much do you know?  Apparently, the top 2 most stressful days of the year are the days before and the day of back-to-school. Do you agree?  Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia and Producer Justin all admit their most stressful day!  Stephen King, the most talked about man on the Anna and Raven Show, finally called into the show! Whew. What famous person's name would you like to have?  Brandy doesn’t like dogs and whenever his mother comes over (every weekend to see the kids), she brings her slobbering, hairy dog. Their youngest always gets hives, the dog leaves hair everywhere, and she can’t stand that they eat with the dog bothering everyone at the table for scraps. She wants Eric to tell his mom to leave the dog at home, but he argues that ever since his dad died, this dog is all she has. It means too much to her for him to tell her to “leave it at home”. Would you? Amanda has a chance to win $1,500! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Is the youngest sibling the most spoiled? Anna, as the oldest, claims it is 100% true and has evidence backed up for that statement.  Nice emails vs Hate emails. Anna has been wondering how people take the time to send hateful emails. She appreciates the nice one but... the ones that goes out of your way to be mean. Pass!  Producer Justin and Raven are going stache for stache. 2 weeks, whoever grows the most wins. Thank you, Ted Lasso, for the inspiration. Time is ticking! Anna and Ravens Vacation Foods is still waiting for YOUR submission! Let’s see your yummiest meal, and also, if we all like it the best, take home a $500 DoorDash to grub some more! Teachers Gone Wild! Back to school is near or here and teachers are coming out of their hiding. If you’re a teacher, what nutty thing did you do over break? Raven has an almost questionable teacher confession...  Anna’s daughter, Hayden, is going into her senior year of high school. Anna does not know how to handle it. Raven is no help, so if you have some words of wisdom, she’ll take anything!   Raven has a storage unit and Anna is scared of it. Naomi, storage unit owner, joins Anna and Raven to discuss some strange encounters she has found in them.  RIP Glowy. Anna's fish has died and come back to life multiple times. This time, she is gone for good. Rest in peace. She was given the Viking funeral.  Marie is the Girl Scout troop leader and there is one girl that’s been on her troop for two years, and both she, and her ten-year-old daughter, can’t stand her. She’s bossy and manipulates the other girl’s time so they won’t play with her daughter. She wants to kick the girl off the troop, plus, she has another girl that wants to join in her place. Her husband, Tristan, says you can’t kick a kid out of your troop because you don’t like them, it’s childish and mean. What do you think? Sean has a chance to win $1,400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Dead people are reaching out again! A message in a bottle washed up 53 years later, and another man found a 26 year old postcard from his Mom and Dad. But...they have already passed.  Did you wake up a billionaire? Doubt it. One lucky winner walked away with 2 million. Good enough. Also, The cyclospora parasite continues and may be expanding!Men all over the world are jealous of Ted Lasso's mustache after the season 4 premiere. Now, Raven and Producer Justin will be competing to see who can grow the best mustache in two weeks. It's the Ted Lasso two-week mustache challenge! Fill in the blank... I don't need to be rich and famous, I just need ____. Martha Stewart would like a yacht. Don’t we all!  Anna had a brain fart after running into Colman Domingo at the airport and mistaking him for a friend. Oops! Strange celebrity encounters, round 2! Anna went on vacation recently and watched her cousin Angela hurt herself. Typical vacation behavior. How did you get injured on your trip? It’s bound to happen! Intervention time! Anna, Producer Sophia, Producer Justin, and Raven's wife, Alicia, all put him to the test to see if Raven can lose 12 pounds in a month for his son's wedding. 2 PTO days are on the line!  Tim hasn’t had a relationship with his uncle in decades because he hates his aunt. She purposely destroyed their relationship because she felt that he was choosing his nephew over her, and she was jealous. Tim recently learned through Facebook that he died, and he wants to go to the wake on Friday. His wife, Cara, says it’s a bad idea, his aunt will obviously be there, and it’ll add drama, he’s not wanted, don’t go. He says it was his uncle, his father loved him, he once loved him, he should be allowed to show up to a wake. Would you go? Allen has a chance to win $1,300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Feet pics... If you didn't know, there are many different ways to profit off your feet. For example, stomping on grapes. Why not? right?   The Powerball is at an alarming amount of money again. Anna is manifesting and doing affirmations that she will be a billionaire tonight. Kids say what they'd do if they won.  Anna’s daughter, Dakota, was taught the easiest hack to tie her shoes… but is this method socially acceptable as an adult? What is something that you can do as a kid but can’t away with as an adult? Anna had another flight problem; Raven ate some good food, Sophia Burnt herself clean, and Justin got his 4-year-old nephew to sit for once. Were you mad, sad, or glad this weekend?  Anna and Raven got a very important nomination. The biggest night in Radio. A very exciting moment. However, they are up against the one and only, Ryan Seacrest.  She's out and about! Producer Sophia talks to bar-goers for Happy Hour Happenings. There's always something! Anna had a VERY odd spa experience. Not only was it the first time she's ever encountered something like this, but she had to tip on top of it! When was the last time you had a strange encounter, you still had to tip on?  Dave and Amy have their wedding booked for late October but she just realized that we’ll be in the third Mercury retrograde of the year. She says they must move their wedding otherwise they’ll be cursed. He says it’s all nonsense and they already have their invites printed to go out in a couple of weeks, everything booked, it’ll cost thousands and thousands of dollars to move their wedding to late November when Mercury Retrograde is over, it’s just plain crazy! She’s very superstitious and can’t get over it, what would you do? Caroline has a chance to win $1,200! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Parker joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!