Cedric the Entertainer, Thomas Rhett & Easy Dinner Ideas | Wake Up Wichita S2E41

Cedric the Entertainer shares the heart behind Swapped, Thomas Rhett talks about the songs that soundtrack our lives, and the Grill Dads make weeknight dinner easier! Kayla G hosts Wake Up Wichita with interviews from Dan Gutierrez and Abby Max, plus conversations about online safety, menopause, Medicare, disability benefits and negotiating your next paycheck. 📺 EPISODE BREAKDOWN 00:00 – Welcome to Wake Up Wichita Kayla G previews this week’s entertainment, lifestyle, health and career conversations. 00:29 – Cedric the Entertainer on Swapped Cedric joins Dan to discuss the animated film’s messages about empathy, family and seeing life from someone else’s perspective. He shares how being a father shaped his connection to the role and reflects on joining a cast featuring Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple and Tracy Morgan. 04:27 – Thomas Rhett: Soundtrack to Life Tour Thomas Rhett talks with Dan about building a concert around the songs that connect us to life’s biggest moments. Hear why fans choosing “Die a Happy Man” for their first dance means so much to him, how his setlist evolves and why bringing joy is his mission onstage. 08:30 – The Grill Dads Simplify Weeknight Dinner Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey share easy meal ideas with Dan, including sausage-and-peppers tacos and turning leftovers into another night’s pasta dinner. The Grill Dads also discuss Johnsonville’s Sausage for Dinner campaign and its support for Hunger Free America. 11:35 – Cathy Pedrayes: Smarter Online Safety Digital safety expert Cathy Pedrayes joins Dan with practical ways to protect your accounts and recognize suspicious offers. Topics include two-step verification, stronger passwords, reporting scams and using TikTok’s Family Pairing tools to start conversations with teens about online boundaries. 17:19 – Dr. Diana Bitner: Understanding Menopause Hot Flashes OB-GYN Dr. Diana Bitner, chief medical officer of true. Women’s Health, talks with Abby about the differences between mild, moderate and severe hot flashes. She discusses tracking symptoms, preparing for a healthcare appointment and learning about treatment options, including Lynkuet. 20:13 – Dr. Ulises Perez: Reviewing Your Medicare Coverage Aetna’s Dr. Ulises Perez joins Dan to discuss Medicare annual enrollment and questions to consider when comparing coverage. The conversation covers Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, prescription coverage, provider networks, out-of-pocket costs and resources that support healthy aging. 22:55 – Stephanie Akpa: Understanding Disability Benefits Stephanie Akpa, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Atticus, talks with Kayla about Social Security Disability Insurance. She explains why workers may overlook benefits, common misconceptions about eligibility and how Atticus helps people explore their options and navigate the application process. 25:58 – Dawn Fay: 2027 Salary Trends & Negotiating Pay Robert Half’s Dawn Fay joins Abby to break down the 2027 Salary Guide, demand for specialized skills and the growing importance of AI knowledge. She shares advice on demonstrating your value, researching compensation and considering flexibility, benefits and career development alongside salary. 28:07 – Closing with Kayla G 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS • Thomas Rhett — Music & Tour Information: https://www.thomasrhett.com/ • Grill Dads / Johnsonville — Sausage for Dinner: https://www.sausagefordinner.com/ • TikTok Safety Center: https://www.tiktok.com/safety • Lynkuet — Treatment Information & Important Safety Information: https://www.lynkuet.com/ • Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/ • Aetna Medicare: https://www.aetnamedicare.com/ • Atticus: https://www.atticus.com/ • Robert Half — Salary Guide: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insi... 👍 Which Thomas Rhett song brings back a favorite memory—and what’s your go-to easy dinner? Tell us in the comments! Like this video, subscribe and share Wake Up Wichita with someone who would enjoy this week’s conversations. This episode includes sponsored interviews featuring Dr. Diana Bitner for Lynkuet, Dr. Ulises Perez for Aetna, Stephanie Akpa for Atticus and Dawn Fay for Robert Half. #WakeUpWichita #Wichita #CedricTheEntertainer #ThomasRhett #GrillDads #OnlineSafety #Medicare #CareerTips