3/16/23 8:20 U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown returned to the Morning Show! Senator Brown is currently working with members of both parties to secure resources for Ohioans and to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for cleaning up the damage from the train derailment in East Palestine. He is also helping to introduce the Railway Safety Act of 2023 to improve rail safety protocols in hopes to avoid future disasters. (8:35)

3/16/23 8:40 It’s the third Thursday of the month, which means it’s time for a visit from the Community Foundation of Lorain County! Laura Malone returned to talk about tonight’s “Lorain County Neighbor Night”, where you can build lasting connections, inspire action, and bring your ideas to life! Whether you want to get involved with your community or stay connected with your neighbors, this is the perfect place to start. Childcare is available, so come and enjoy light refreshments, make new friends, and help us make a difference! All ages are welcome! (9:04)

3/15/23 7:20 What’s happening in Lorain County? The Chronicle-Telegram’s Dave O’Brien made his weekly visit with our Rocco Nuosci to give us the scoop on this week’s Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria, a trusted name in jewelry. This week, the guys break down Elyria City Council’s finance committee’s final approval of the 2023 budget as it gets sent to full council next week. Plus, Dave shares the latest out of Avon Lake as the city looks to upgrade their cybersecurity services amidst a number of scams going around town. (8:15)

3/15/23 8:10 March is designated as Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. With the change of the season, pet owners need to take inventory of potential springtime hazards for our furry friends! Host of The Pet Buzz (heard 8am Saturday morning’s on WEOL), pet trend and lifestyle expert Charlotte Reed, stopped by to talk about how best to get prepared for the Spring season with pets. (17:31)

3/15/23 8:40 We all know that physical fitness is crucial to long-term happiness. Unfortunately, we’re not born knowing how to get and stay fit. Certified personal trainer and former college athlete, Tyler Martin, joined the show as in his new book, titled THE FRICTION FACTOR: The Busy Person’s Guide to Sustainable Diet and Exercise, he provides a philosophy and framework for fitness that fits into even the most hectic life. (11:08)

3/14/23 7:40 While many people believe that black communities are more homophobic due to conservative Christian values, young Black queer people are increasingly carving out space for themselves on college campuses. Author Michael P. Jeffries, author of the new book Black and Queer on Campus, joined the guys on the Morning Show as his book reveals the complicated everyday realities of college life for Black students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. (13:23)

3/14/23 8:10 There’s no place like home! That’s what radio voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tim Alcorn, must be thinking! The Cavs finish up a four-game road trip in Charlotte tonight before returning to northeast Ohio for a quick two-game homestand. (7:25)

3/14/23 8:40 Over recent years, more households have been embracing reusable products to save money and become more environmentally stable. Same goes for the Chronicle-Telegram’s Coupon Queen, Rachel Krych! Rachel made her weekly stop to talk about some money-saving reusable items, like kitchen towels, grocery and shopping bags, k-cups, and more! (15:15)

3/13/23 7:20 “She is PepsiCo” is an initiative seeking to show women thriving in frontline roles traditionally held by men and to inspire other women. These roles include product delivery drivers, warehouse and production staff, and quality technicians. The launch of “She is PepsiCo” honors more than two dozen female employees across the country who exemplify leadership and dedication to their teams and communities. Joining us this morning was Andrea Ferrara, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, who discussed what makes “She is PepsiCo” unique and the importance of creating opportunities for women in non-traditional female jobs. (4:56)

3/10/23 7:40 Last night our own Bruce Van Dyke served as the official pronouncer for the Lorain County Spelling Bee! It came down to two finalists last night, Bridget Smith from Durling Middle School, and Lucy Carrion from Avon Middle School. We replayed the final round on this morning’s Champions of Education, brought to you by the Nordson Corporation, helping build products the world uses every single day. (5:55)

3/9/23 Cleveland Guardians Spring Training Interviews

• Tyler Freeman (5:21)
• Logan Allen (5:31)

3/8/23 8:40 Do you know to make a relationship work? What is one of the most important skills for career success, finding a job, and goal accomplishment that is barely, if at all, taught in schools? Networking! In NetWORKing Excellence: Building a Strong Value-Based Network, author David Olivencia shares the approach to networking that has enabled him to climb the corporate ladder at some of the world’s leading companies. David stopped by to talk about some of the methodology in the book and shared some networking tips. (14:27)

3/8/23 Cleveland Guardians Spring Training Interviews

• Sam Hentges (6:26)
• Nick Sandlin (5:24)