The Anna and Raven Show

Taylor Swift announced and released an encore to her more recent album all in one week! Naturally, Anna will tear apart all of these songs, rightfully so. Welcome back Taylor! 
Anna saw an airport goer dressed head to toe in an orange body suit with a tutu. Are those even allowed in airports? What's the weirdest thing you saw this week? Happy Friday!  
It's Dolly Parton Day! 9/25! (9-2-5)! Remembering an icon on her iconic day! Anna and Raven discuss the most memorable, good or bad, awards/recognitions they ever received at work. It really could go either wa...

Fat Bear Week is BACK! 🐻 Mike Fitz, wildlife naturalist and one of the familiar faces behind the bears at Katmai National Park, joins Anna and Raven. You can meet the bears and vote for your favorite! https://explore.org/fat-bear-week%20

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

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

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

Has anything crazy happened to you at an AirBnB? One couple was relaxing in their hot tub when they suddenly realized their lives were in danger! 

Anna is convinced her Princess Diana beanie babies will make her rich one day. Raven reassures her... it's not true. The Anna & Raven Show is back! If you have something around yourself you want to sell, take those photos! 

Anna's niece is the designated safety hall monitor, at 8 years old. She discusses the CRUCIAL safety tips of elementary school. What safety rules did you ignore that ended up going terribly wr...

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

A reel describes the detailed criteria for being hot!  Anna and Raven listen and decide where they fall on the chart!

Anna and her daughter Hayden had a debate over the ownership of dinner leftovers!  Are the rules about leftover food ownership universal, or are they on a case-by-case basis?

Etiquette expert Karen Thomas lends her expertise to the discussion about leftover food and who has dibs on what's left behind!

Anna is convinced she discovered a cult on the road. She saw a “NO FUN” bumper sticker. But it got weirder - she...

Have you ever skipped school? One boy did and it turned into a town-wide event, including an elaborate rescue attempt!

Raven made a very poor financial decision that he regrets to this day. He expected it to make him a millionaire. Anna and Raven discuss more financial decisions they have made in their lifetimes. What is your biggest regret?  

The signs of aging tend to creep up and surprise you!  When did you know you were getting old?  Anna and Raven hear all sorts of subtle little giveaways from all walks of life!

Rav...

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

It's Kids Beat Raven Week! We know he can beat adults, but how much does he know about kids pop culture trivia? 

Just in time for Cuffing Season, Cher Gopman, NYC Wingwoman, joins Anna and Raven to share the best ways to improve your dating life! You can find Cher Gopman on her website at www.nycwingwoman.com!

It's Pick'em News!  Anna picks three crazy news stories, and Raven chooses one to hear. Today's options: Someone woke up after surgery with an Irish accent; a woman who held a fake funeral for her boyfriend; and a pet tiger who was wandering around Houston!

Is there something that you just never wash?  Anna was completely grossed out when sh...

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

Feet on planes. Thoughts? The problem seems to be progressively getting worse. Anna is outraged that she is still seeing shoeless dogs.  
Dolly Parton literally had famous last words after she showed up at an award show and won. If you had the ability, would you also leave famous last words before you died?  
Raven was caught in a situation he had never been in before. I think there is a name for that! What is the weirdest thing you have seen this week?  Happy Friday! 
Parenting Panel is here in full swing! If you would like to j...

Anna and Raven put out a casting call for all children to record themselves explaining the BEST way to make friends. We all could use a little help sometimes, right? Here's what they have to say!

 Do you think your mental load is maxed out all of the time? Well, if you said yes, there is a new way to help you out. Harmless and relieving!  
Anna accidentally ate someone else's eggs from the work fridge. Anna and Raven discuss more boundaries that get crossed in the workplace. But not accidental ones!  
It's time for PICK EM NEWS! Today, MMA fighter offered money to fight a chimp, Worlds worst guard dog faces intruder, beach brawl with martial arts instructor... yikes! 
The European union is making a strict protocol for children going into effect ASAP...

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 ar...

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 par...

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.  

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...

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 se...