Edutainment Upcoming Guests

Walking on the Moon

General/Astronaut Charlie Duke

Charlie Duke is one of the most accomplished and historic figures of the American space program. One of only 12 men to ever walk on the Moon, Duke was the youngest to do so during NASA’s Apollo missions and is one of only six moonwalkers still living today.

Born on October 3, 1935, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke was raised in Lancaster, South Carolina, where his early academic excellence and leadership potential became evident. He graduated as valedictorian from the Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, before earning a Bachelor of Science in Naval Sciences from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1957. He later received a Master of Science in Aeronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1964.

Duke’s distinguished career includes numerous academic honors, including an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of South Carolina (1973), an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Francis Marion College (1990), and an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from Clemson University (2012).

Following his historic Apollo 16 mission, Duke experienced a profound personal transformation, becoming a committed Christian. He remains active in Christian ministry and frequently shares reflections on leadership, purpose, faith, and the human perspective gained from space exploration.

General Duke and his wife, Dorothy Meade Clairborne of Atlanta, Georgia, reside in New Braunfels, Texas. They have two sons and nine grandchildren. In his free time, Duke enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, and playing golf.

Widely respected for both his professional achievements and his personal journey, Charlie Duke continues to inspire audiences around the world with a rare perspective shaped by exploration, service, and reflection beyond Earth.

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February 11, 2026
@ 9:00 am ET

K-12

Careers in Professional Sports

Jerome "Junkyard Dog" Williams

Jerome "Junkyard Dog" Williams is a former NBA player best known for his relentless hustle, defensive toughness, and unmatched energy on the court. Nicknamed the Junkyard Dog for his fearless, all-out style of play, Jerome built a respected NBA career by doing the hard work that doesn’t always show up in the stat sheet—diving for loose balls, battling for rebounds, and setting the tone through effort and intensity.

Drafted into the NBA in 1996, Jerome played for teams including the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks. While never chasing individual spotlight, he became a fan favorite and a coach’s dream because of his work ethic, resilience, and team-first mindset. His career stands as a powerful reminder that success is not only about talent, but about commitment, discipline, and heart.

Off the court, Jerome has dedicated his life to service and impact through the Jerome Williams Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering youth, supporting underserved communities, and providing resources for education, health, and personal development. Through camps, mentorship programs, and community initiatives, the foundation reflects Jerome’s belief that giving back is not optional—it’s a responsibility.

Today, Jerome continues to inspire students by sharing real-world lessons on perseverance, leadership, and purpose beyond athletics. Through Edutainment Learning, the Junkyard Dog shows students that true greatness is defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you uplift others along the way.

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February 23, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

K-12

Careers in Law and Service

John Piro

John’s journey began far from the courtroom—on the training fields of the United States Army, where he learned that leadership is measured not by titles, but by how fiercely you protect the people beside you. As a combat medic and later a sergeant leading a squad of medics, he discovered a purpose that would shape the rest of his life: to stand with people when they need someone most.

When John returned home to Las Vegas, he carried that purpose into everything he did. Being the first in his family to go to college, he earned his Criminal Justice degree from UNLV and then his law degree from the UNLV’s School of Law.

Today, as the Assistant Public Defender and legislative advocate, John fights for people who are often overlooked or left behind. He believes every person has worth, and that a fair society refuses to throw anyone away. His work helped drive the most significant criminal-justice reform Nevada has seen in decades, pushing the state toward a future rooted in dignity and second chances.

Beyond the courtroom, John continues to find ways to serve his community. He helped launch the Clean Slate program at Boyd Law, giving people a fresh start in life and teaching law students what justice looks like when it’s rooted in humanity because lifting others up is the most powerful way to lead.

From Army boots to law school classrooms, from trial courts to the halls of the Legislature, John’s message is simple: You don’t have to wait to change the world. Start by standing up for someone. Start by believing second chances matter. Start by using your voice—for yourself and others to make the world kinder than you found it.

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February 24, 2026
@ 12:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

The Civil Rights Movement in America

Dr. Robert L. Green

Dr. Robert L. Green is a renowned educator, scholar, and civil rights leader whose work helped shape the modern fight for educational equity in the United States.

Dr. Green was a close advisor and confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., working alongside him during pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement. His efforts focused on expanding access to quality education, advancing desegregation, and advocating for justice through policy, research, and grassroots leadership.

A nationally recognized authority on multicultural education, Dr. Green served as a professor, university administrator, and president of the Southern Education Foundation, one of the nation’s oldest organizations dedicated to educational opportunity. Throughout his career, he has advised school districts, universities, government agencies, and civil rights organizations on issues of equity, access, and systemic reform.

Dr. Green’s life work bridges history and the present, offering students a rare firsthand perspective on the Civil Rights Movement and its lasting impact on education today. His story challenges young people to understand that progress is not automatic—it is built by individuals who choose courage, perseverance, and service.

Through Edutainment Learning, Dr. Green shares lessons on leadership, justice, and the responsibility each generation has to move society forward.

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February 24, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

K-12

The Holocaust

Werner Salinger

Werner Salinger was a Jewish German who survived the Holocaust after living through Kristallnacht in November 1938, the state-sponsored pogrom that marked a turning point in Nazi persecution of Jews. Following that night of violence, he was ultimately able to survive the Nazi era and rebuild his life after the war. In a striking example of the moral and historical complexities of postwar Europe, Salinger later married the daughter of a Nazi, a union that underscored the deep contradictions, reckonings, and reconciliations that emerged in the aftermath of the Holocaust.

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February 26, 2026
@ 2:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

Perseverance Through Adversity

Steve Callahan

In 1982, Steve was sailing solo across the Atlantic Ocean when his boat sank after a collision with a whale. With no ship, no crew, and limited supplies, he survived 76 days alone at sea in a small inflatable life raft—drifting thousands of miles before being rescued near the Caribbean.

His experience became the basis for his bestselling memoir, Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest survival books ever written. The book is studied not only for its gripping narrative, but for the lessons it offers on problem-solving, perseverance, mental resilience, and the human will to survive.

Beyond the physical challenge, Steve’s time alone on the ocean led to deep personal reflection. He has spoken about how the vastness of the sea humbled him and reshaped his understanding of faith, purpose, and humanity’s place in the world.

Today, Steve Callahan shares lessons from his experience with students and audiences around the world, offering powerful insights into resilience, adaptability, faith under pressure, and what it means to keep going when everything familiar is stripped away.

His story reminds students that even in the most overwhelming circumstances, clarity, courage, and hope can still be found.

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March 30, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

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