5/4/23 7:20 High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases. Known as hypertension, high blood pressure is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is too high, and if left uncontrolled can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. But proper management is possible! American Heart Association Medical Expert and Cardiovascular Nurse, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, stopped by to discuss the importance of monitoring your blood pressure and how you can do so in four simple steps along with other lifestyle changes. (5:35)

5/4/23 7:40 What exactly is “WIC”? It stands for Women, Infants, and Children, and it is a wonderful nutrition program with Lorain County Public Health that is federally funded! Nutrition Supervisor Kerry Fairchild and Program Manager Katie Bevan stopped by this morning to explain WIC, why nutrition is so crucial for that group, and what people might not know about the WIC program. (13:10)

5/4/23 8:10 A tough road trip has finally come to an end for our Cleveland Guardians who sit three games under .500. Luckily, they are back home for awhile! Jim Rosenhaus from the Guardians Radio Network joined the guys this morning to recap the east coast trip and how the team can get back on track, starting with getting some of our pitchers healthy! (7:39)

5/4/23 8:40 Atlases are being redrawn as islands are disappearing. What does an island see when the sea rises? Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean, weaves together essays, maps, art, and poetry to show us, and make us see, island nations in a warming world. Author Christina Gerhardt joined the Morning Show to talk more about her book and its importance! (16:54)