5/9/23 8:10 National Nurses Week is here, and we’re celebrating the contributions of nurses everywhere, including those who serve in the U.S. Army! Joining us to share his experience as an Army nurse and talk about their critical role in our nation’s defense is 1st Lt. Jason Jackson, a medical surgical staff nurse at Fort Belvoir in Virginia! (3:28)

5/9/23 8:40 Trying to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend on a budget? You’re in luck! The Chronicle-Telegram’s Coupon Queen, Rachel Krych, made her weekly visit and shared how you can make this Mother’s Day special on any size budget! (10:36)

5/8/23 7:20 We’ll take 2 out of 3! Now, let’s get to the top of the Central! Bob DiBiasio from the Cleveland Guardians made his weekly stop as the Guards continue to chase down Minnesota atop the AL Central standings. With 6 home games this week, Bobby D says this could be a great opportunity to gain some ground in the division. (8:12)

5/8/23 7:40 Spring homebuying season is in full swing and we’re hearing a lot about high interest and mortgage rates, rising inflation, and low housing inventory. Is homeownership still a worthwhile investment? We turned to an expert for insight on the latest housing market trends and to get an outlook update for spring, summer, and beyond for our area and nationally! Joining us with more was Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist with the National Association of Realtors. (4:37)

5/8/23 8:10 Who’s been watching the Westminster Kennel Dog Club Show?! It’s the second-longest, continuously held sporting event in the U.S., and since 1948, the longest nationally televised live dog show! Petrendologist and friend of the show, Charlotte Reed, the host of The Pet Buzz, stopped by to give us a brief history of the show and what kind of breeds are on display this year! (13:28)

5/8/23 8:40 Ever dreamed of becoming a pilot? Well listen up! EAA Learn to Fly Week is coming up, May 15th-May 20th. Dan Maly from Discover Aviation with the Lorain County Regional Airport rocked the Morning Show to talk about the Flying Start Program and how aspiring aviators can become educated in their first steps to becoming a pilot! (12:01)

5/5/23 7:40 Friday brings us Champions of Education, brought to you by the Nordson Corporation! This week, Bob Tayek returned with “Dialogues on Education”, with the focus this week on gambling in youth sports. Bob was joined by Problem Gambling Specialist Scott Anderson, who is also part of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction. (10:15)

5/5/23 8:10 May is ALS Awareness Month. On average, a new case of ALS is diagnosed every ninety minutes in the U.S. Former Nurse Practitioner Kate Nycz, who currently lives with ALS, joined us today with her husband and caregiver Kevin, to share her ALS story and talked about how people can get involved with spreading awareness of the disease. (6:06)

5/5/23 8:40 Doctor David Unger writes mysteries about a therapist named David Unger who serially stumbles into mysterious murders. Primarily set in California in the 1980s, the novels brilliantly mix deadly crimes, quirky characters, and dry humor with valuable psychological insights into life, relationships, and what makes people tick. Intrigued? Great! Dr. Unger joined the show this morning to talk about his latest installment, A Lesson in Woo-Woo and Murder. (19:44)

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)