New Mexico Rising S2E39B | A Woman of Substance, Donkey Hodie & Ty Pennington

Kayla G hosts New Mexico Rising on KRQE. This week, Dan G brings us conversations about television, film, family and health, while Abby Max looks at the pressures facing family caregivers. 00:00 Welcome to New Mexico Rising 01:11 Jessica Reynolds and Brenda Blethyn | A Woman of Substance Dan talks with the actors who portray Emma Hart at different stages of her life. They discuss what makes her rise from humble beginnings such an enduring story and how the new series brings it to audiences today. 04:54 Jep and Jessica Robertson | A New Chapter in Texas Jep and Jessica tell Dan about leaving Louisiana, building a ranch in Texas and creating a community centered on family, hard work and a slower pace of life. 09:29 Kristin DiQuollo and Jay Thomas Manuel | Donkey Hodie Dan speaks with the producer and actor about the PBS KIDS series inspired by Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. They share how its music, humor and characters help children practice resilience and keep trying when things go wrong. 13:45 Jackson and Ray | Wonka’s The Golden Ticket The grandson and grandfather team tells Dan what it was like to find a golden ticket and step into the competition together, from the surprises inside the factory to their favorite moments. 17:03 Andrew Simpson | Heart of the Beast Dan talks with the film’s animal coordinator about choosing the dogs who played Odin, helping them bond with Brad Pitt and preparing the movie’s demanding survival scenes. 20:37 Ty Pennington | Recognizing Bronchiectasis Ty shares his mother’s long journey with recurring breathing problems before her bronchiectasis diagnosis. He and Dan discuss symptoms families may overlook and why Ty is raising awareness of the condition. 25:31 Scott Parish | The Sandwich Generation Abby Max talks with the Visiting Angels president about adults caring for aging loved ones while raising children. They discuss the strain that can place on families and ways caregivers can find support. 28:05 Closing