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)

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)

5/2/23 7:20 May is Melanoma Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. Joining the guys this morning was board certified dermatologist, Dr. Julie Karen, who discussed the importance of regular skin checks and new technology that can enhance detection. (8:40)

5/2/23 7:40 Bronco owners will soon have a high-tech “friend” to help guide them to more than 1,200 professionally curated off-road maps, covering 18,000 miles of existing trails in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. It’s the new Bronco Trail smartphone app, as Bronco Brand Manager Matt Winter told us all about this morning. (4:36)

5/2/23 8:10 Well, it wasn’t the playoff appearance Cleveland Cavaliers fans wanted. But it was still a great season for our wine and gold! Radio voice of the Cavs Tim Alcorn returned for one final time this season to recap what a year it was and what the Cavs need to do to advance further in the postseason next spring. (12:48)

5/2/23 8:40 Some of us may have reached a “tipping” point when it comes to gratuity. Is tipping always a good idea? Who should we tip? How much should we tip? Here to answer those questions was The Chronicle-Telegram’s Coupon Queen, Rachel Krych! Be sure to check out her columns every Tuesday in The Chronicle-Telegram! (16:25)

5/1/23 7:20 Uh oh, our Guardians are scuffling a bit. Can they get it turned around this week? Guardians Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio made his weekly stop to talk about this week which starts against those pesky Yankees. (9:37)

5/1/23 8:10 Did you know 1 in 5 U.S. adults report they live with a mental illness? Some individuals seeking treatment may also have an involuntary movement disorder called Tardive Dyskinesia, also known as “TD”. The condition can make something as simple as holding a cup of coffee or driving to work a challenge. Dr. Gus Alva and Linda Mimms joined the guys this morning to talk about TD, its symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors that make developing TD more likely. (6:22)

5/1/23 8:40 Draft Day is in the books! How did our Cleveland Browns do in this year’s NFL Draft? Chronicle-Telegram Browns beat reporter Scott Petrak made an offseason appearance on the show to break down the Browns’ draft picks and introduced us to the latest members of the orange and brown. (13:40)

4/28/23 7:20 It’s the final Friday of the month, which means we get a visit from Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield! Mayor Whitfield talked about the recent success of a local job fair, a newly opened dog park in the city at Hilltop Park, and his desire for residents to participate in the “Our Elyria” survey. (15:25)

4/28/23 7:40 Lorain Historical Society Executive Director Barb Piscopo sat down with Bob Tayek for this week’s Champions of Educations, presented by the Nordson Corporation! Bob and Barb talked about the history of the society, their mission, and some of their latest programs. (8:22)

4/28/23 8:10 It was a irrelevant Day One of the NFL Draft for the Cleveland Browns with no first round draft picks. However, things will heat up this weekend for the orange and brown as Chronicle-Telegram beat reporter Scott Petrak dropped by to talk about who he thinks the Browns might go after this weekend. Plus, the guys talk about a Buckeye quarterback CJ Stroud finding a new professional home last night! (10:36)

4/27/23 7:40 North Ridgeville Mayor Kevin Corcoran stopped by to discuss the latest around the city including construction updates and future planned projects. (7:19)

4/27/23 7:50 What’s going on in the North Ridgeville Schools? They’ll be on the May 2nd ballot with a new bond issue that Assistant Superintendent David Pritt told us all about. (5:30)

4/27/23 8:10 Not an ideal homestand for our Cleveland Guardians, but how about that Tanner Bibee fella? Jim Rosenhaus from the Guardians Radio Network recapped the homestand and took a look ahead at the upcoming road trip for the Guards. (5:10)

4/27/23 8:20 Nick Hurst and Scott Nelson from Achieve Credit Union stopped by our Morning Show remote to help celebrate the Lorain County Bicentennial! (6:45)

4/27/23 8:40 Joe Martina and Janice Lapina from the LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus joined the guys to talk all about the UPRC’s academic programs including the latest Computer Science and Engineering Partnership! (9:20)

4/27/23 8:50 The North Ridge Health Center has been an integral part of the North Ridgeville Community for the past 30 years! So who better to round out this morning’s celebration than Heather Johnson from The North Ridge! (7:10)