The Story

A few weeks ago, Scott Johnson became the first double lung transplant to compete in the legendary Hawaii Ironman. The race  includes a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike race, and a 26.2 mile run. All elements must be completed in 17 hours.  The story behind a piano known as Big Red.

Dick speaks to paper plane folder John Collins about his intention to break the Guinness Book of world records for the longest distance a paper glider will go.

Pastor Phillip Miles has gone to the Russian city of Perm off and on for the past 10 years. At the last minute before his most recent rip, Pastor Miles packed a box of bullets in his luggage as a gift. He got permission to fly with the bullets by airport security in South Carolina, but authorities in Moscow arrested him and charged him with smuggling. Pastor Miles was sentenced to 3 years and 2 months in prison. Also in this epsiode: Elexis is a blind athlete competing in the Paralympics - his events include the triple jump, the 100 and 200 meters, the 4x100-meter relay, and the 4x400-meter relay.

Dr. Daniela Drake was diagnosed with LCIS, which she describes as more of a “marker” for breast cancer than actual breast cancer, and so Daniela was surprised when her doctor recommended a preventive mastectomy. She decided not to have the procedure.