The bee population is declining in North America, and Columbus is no exception. A loss of nesting and flowering habitats and the overuse of pesticides are major contributors to the decrease in the bee population. With our growing urban culture, the space for flower growth is dwindling. To combat this, researchers suggest that landscaping areas be chosen carefully in urban settings. It is important for our environment and for human health that we find a way to integrate flowers and other plants

Mother's Day is upon us and that means it is time for the annual Chadwick Arboretum Plant Sale. Debra Knapke is known for being Ohio's Garden Sage, and she is joining us at Chadwick Arboretum to fill us in on her latest tips and trends in gardening. Join us as we sit down with gardening experts Debra Knapke and Jared Hughes to learn about the latest in gardening news.

Many of today's major American cities are sprawling metropolises that cater to the extremely wealthy while also housing the very poor. Author Richard Florida describes the growth of inequality and segregation in cities as "the new urban crisis." Join us today as we discuss this phenomenon and what can be done to fix it.

Letters from Alexander Hamilton were auctioned off for $2.6 million, but these aren't the first historic documents that have been valued for over $250,000. Many antique books and manuscripts have survived years of wear and tear through different methods of preservation. How do we keep these aging documents from deteriorating? Join us today as we discuss the sale and preservation of antique books and manuscripts.

Columbus has experienced a spike in the homicides in 2017, with 48 deaths so far this year. Last year, the city was ranked with the seventh-highest homicide rate in the country. Though violent crime rates are down in general, many cities across the country have seen a rise in homicides. Join us today as we discuss the rising homicide rate in Columbus, the potential causes, and how authorities are responding.

Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting eight out of ten Americans. Roughly $50 billion a year is spent on treatments that are meant to help relieve back pain, particularly spinal medicine, but are often ineffective or even harmful. Today we'll discuss back pain and the back pain industry, the benefits of walking and the healthy effects of edible weeds.

The American Health Care Act, a bill to potentially replace the Affordable Care Act, passed through the House last Thursday and is currently awaiting its fate in the Senate. The Republican health care bill would eliminate the individual mandate to buy health insurance, reduce the expansion of Medicaid, implement tax cuts and end income tax-based credits. Join us today in discussing the effects the new healthcare bill will have if it's approved by the Senate.

Efforts to increase diversity among tech companies have fallen short as incidents of harassment and discrimination continue to plague the industry. The Kapor Center for Social Impact recently conducted a study that shows how a lack of diversity affects the workplace. Join us today as we talk about diversity in tech, the use of algorithms in our everyday lives and what's new from Microsoft and Hulu.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine rejected a draft summary creating a bipartisan panel in charge of drawing state congressional district lines. Nationally, House Republicans have passed Trump's new proposed health-care bill, which moves on to the Senate. If approved by the Senate, Ohio schools could loses millions in Medicaid funding dedicated to special education services. Today we discuss the new health-care bill, the shutdown of re-drawing congressional districts and the latest in state and

With summer approaching, the season for bug migration and mating is beginning. While there are many helpful insects to keep in your gardens, there are others that have people worrying about their health. From the monarchs returning from Mexico to the mosquito-borne Zika virus, we sit down with the founder of BUGMAN Education, Mark Berman, to learn more. Join us today as we discuss the benefits as well as the dangers of certain insects and arachnids.