Steve Ritz-Founder, Fitness First  
Too much exercise, for some, can cause muscles to die and put a strain on organs.   Learn what this is and how to prevent it.

Dr. Michael Rosenbloom-Health Partner’s Center for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care in Neurology Dept.  Also, on the Alzheimer’s Association of MN and ND Chapter Medical and Scientific Advisory Council 
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference took place last week.  What are some of the latest finds coming out of that conference?

Lynda Schuster-Journalist, war correspondent and Author of Dirty Wars and Unpolished Silver 

What is it like to be war correspondent?  What kind of dangers does one face and how has journalism in war zones changed over the years.

Twinkle Zaman-Author of Girl Hate

 Why are some girls so hateful to other girls?  Why isn’t there more solidarity among women?  Do parents or one’s own experiences determine how one women will treat another?

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Teresa Benoit Licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of The Relationship Therapy Center. The French President and his First Lady are making tongues wag about their May/December romance. How common are relationships with such a large age difference?  Doesn’t love no bounds? Nate Watters-Cider maker and Owner, Keepsake Cidery and VP, MN Cider Guild. Hard cider has become very popular.  We speak to the cider maker about this budding industry.

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Steven Schier-Prof. of Poli-Sci, Carleton College. We look at the situation with President Trump, Donald Jr. and Russia. Rick Nelson-Restaurant Reviewer, Star Tribune. What are the top 6 restaurants of the year so far and what are some of the well-known establishments that closed this year? 

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Eric Barth-Pediatrician, Allina Health Ramsey Clinic. Just when you thought the measles outbreak has died down, another new case surfaced bringing the total number of cases to 79. King Banaian-Dean, School of Public Affairs, SCSU. Is retail dead?  What is the future of brick and mortar stores after seeing how well Amazon did this week?  Amazon made more on Prime Day than on Black Friday?  How can we keep help retail thrive in our community?

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Prof. Jane Kirtley of U of M Silha Center. Donald Trump and the media. Is his social media activity Presidential? What about his Tweet of the Reddit video where he “smacks down” CNN? Brian Lillis-Spam Brand Manager. Spam is celebrating their 80th anniversary. This little can of processed meat has been feeding our military and folks in 44 countries. Plus, Esme shares Spam recipes.

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Gordon Chang-Author of Nuclear Showdown. More on North Korea.  This time we discuss the missile launch that went farther and higher than ever before. Dr. Uli Munderloh-Professor of Entomology, U of M. There are some new tick-borne diseases in Minnesota.