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#TalkRadio – November 11: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: A Discussion About American Health Care Policy and American Health
November 11: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: A Discussion About American Health Care Policy and American Health
The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine, Esq. and Daryl Jones, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com.
Please note, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET.
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Richard Larry Dotson : 12:00 PM – 12:58 PM ET
Dr. Richard L. Dotson is an ophthalmologist in Washington, D.C. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats severe and complex eye and vision problems, from cataracts and glaucoma to detached retinas. Dr. Dotson received undergraduate and his medical degrees from the University of Maryland at College Park and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He has been self-employed at the Metropolitan Eye Care Center Associates, in Maryland, practicing ophthalmologist, for more than forty-five (45) years- a business that he began. He is currently semi-retired from his practice. Following Dr. Dotson’s successful triumph over pancreatic cancer, Dr. Dotson became an author writing about his cancer journey and UnBroken: a Survivor’s Guide to Beating Cancer is his first book.
Dr. Kyler Wiltz 12:00 PM – 12:58 PM ET
Dr. Kyler Wiltz is a Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) certified Voting Rights Advocate & Alumni, participating in the September 2024 Class. Dr. Kylar Wiltz earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Howard University. Dr. Wiltz also holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA)-Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree (double concentration program) from Eastern Illinois University. As a first generation physician with aims of becoming a surgeon, Dr. Wiltz’s greatest motivations are being able to tackle, dissect, and solve various facets of healthcare disparities domestically and globally. Dr. Wiltz understands and embraces the role and responsibility of breaking barriers and developing medical policy approaches that best serve his community.
Dr. Carol Jagdeo (12:00 PM – 12:58 PM)
Dr. Carol Jagdeo is an internist treating patients in the Washington, DC region. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. Dr. Jagdeo earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Jagdeo’s Residency was completed in internal Medicine at Georgetown University. Dr. Jagdeo has been a practicing physician for more than twenty (20) years. Dr. Jagdeo has expertise in treating obesity, hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other areas.
INTRODUCTION:
Hi Igniters For Change! This Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time, is entitled “Unbreakable? The impact of Questionable American Health Care Policy and America’s Future.” Radio Show Co-Hosts, and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders, Attorney Barbara Arnwine and Attorney Daryl Jones will feature special guest, Dr. Richard Larry Dotson, M.D., author of “Unbroken: A Survivor’s Guide to Beating Cancer.”
Dr. Dotson will open our show and discuss his new best-selling book on Amazon, “Unbroken: A Survivor’s Guide to Beating Cancer.” Dr. Dotson’s book is a top selling book. His book explores the elements of faith, love, perseverance and the miracles of modern medicine.
Our audience will follow Dr. Dotson’s remarkable journey – from his challenging initial cancer diagnosis, through his chemotherapy treatments, and ultimately to his victory over pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Dotson will address the importance of people’s access to adequate health care and the role that having access to preventative health care had in his journey to beating pancreatic cancer. Further, Dr. Dotson will discuss the difficult choices many people face such as choosing between paying medical co-pays or putting food on the table. Especially amid job lob losses or federal government shutdowns.
This episode will further examine the shifting landscape of United States healthcare policy, the effects of reduced federal employment on access to care, and the controversial guidance emerging from the Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., including debates about vaccinations and other public health advisories. Tune in for an eye opening conversation about the state of American Health Care, Personal Resilience, and what the future may hold for all of us.
Proposed Questions
- Dr. Dotson welcome to Igniting Change. Please tell our listeners about why did you decided to become a doctor?
- What inspired you to write your book Unbroken?
- What was the most challenging part of the initial pancreatic cancer diagnosis and determination?
- Can you take us back to the moment of your pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Please share with our audience the long and determined route you had to take to learn of your pancreatic cancer?
- You mentioned faith and love as essential elements in your journey, as well as being a partner in your own healing, how did your spiritual, emotional and meditative outlook influence your recovery process?
- In your book, you indicate that battling Cancer involves more than just physical treatment, what role did mental an emotional resilience play in your recovery, and what advice do you have for people facing similar challenges?
- You have emphasized the importance of access to preventive health care. You were fortunate to have access to some excellent healthcare. What challenges do you believe are most urgently needed to make this access equitable for everyone?
- Dr. Dotson, given your experience as a physician and a survivor, what is your vision for the future of American Health Care?
- Dr. Wiltz, hearing the story of Dr. Dotson’s pancreatic cancer experience, what are your thoughts regarding the rise in cancers in the community of color and what health care policies should elected officials be implementing?
- Currently there are many healthcare problems facing Americans. From vaccination access to affordable healthcare and the closing of rural hospitals. However, many Americans do not immediately connect their vote to healthcare, why do you think that it is important for voters to understand how elected officials directly impact voters health and medical options?
- As physicians, how do you all encourage fellow medical professionals to use their voices, not just in hospitals and clinics, both also in the voting booth and public policy spaces?
- What message do you most hope listeners take away from this show?
- If you could deliver one message to voters about how their participation in Democracy effects the nation’s health and healing, what would it be?
- How do our listeners contact you to learn more information about you and how do they order your book Unbroken?
- Dr. Jagdeo, how do our listeners reach you?
- Dr. Wiltz, how do our listeners contact you?
[ Arnwine and Jones will remind listeners:
- December 1st – 6th: 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
- When you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121 to Vote to Stop the Trump Takeover of D.C. and other cities and to tell the Senate to vote No on the SAVE Act to stay in those streets!
- BE SURE TO SIGN THE PETITION TO DEFEND THE SMITHSONIAN AT AMERICASHISTORYSOS.ORG,
- TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.]
[Daryl, Barbara, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.]