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)

5/3/23 7:20 It’s election week! What races and results should you be concerned about? And what’s the latest construction update near Jaycox and Detroit in Avon? Dave O’Brien broke it down this week with our Rocco Nuosci on the Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria, a trusted name in jewelry! (12:57)

5/3/23 7:40 There is a critical and ongoing need for human plasma to produce life-saving medicines for people with serious and rare diseases. This morning, we heard from Dr. Toby Simon and Machelle Pecoraro, who lives with Hereditary Angioedema, about why donating plasma is so important and how it can help save lives! (6:37)

5/3/23 8:10 “A Night at the Bee” was a success! The United Way of Greater Lorain County’s fundraiser brought in an estimated $21,000, and spokesperson Colleen Walts stopped by to recap the event that helped raise vital funds for their local education initiatives. (8:05)

5/3/23 8:20 Elyrians have said “yes” to renewal! In the May election, Elyria voters renewed the city’s longstanding income tax levy supporting general operations. Mayor Frank Whitfield returned to the show this morning to voice his pride in the city’s voters and how the levy will help move the city forward. (7:36)

5/3/23 8:40 Entrepreneurship is booming in the United States. In fact, 5.1 million U.S. business applications were filed in 2022. Joining us today to discuss how small business drives the U.S. economy and how our local small businesses can apply to be named “America’s Top Small Business” was Thomas Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (8:32)