Blame it on the heat, a full moon or just human nature - disagreements between friends, neighbors and family members can quickly spiral out of control... How to use the same de-escalation strategies as law enforcement to diffuse volatile conflicts before the authorities have to get involved (at 13:28) --- To Your Health: Especially during the cold weather months, we often hear warnings about the dangers of RSV to infants and toddlers... but it's not just during the winter, and it's not just children at risk (at 23:36) --- Around Town: Take the kids out to the ballgame... Play Ball with the Mayor and stick around for free admission to catch the Flag City Sluggers (at 44:25)

When a marriage ends, fathers often feel short-changed in family court with respect to child custody arrangements... But there are strategies to help dads secure an active role in their kids' lives (at 12:41) --- It's hard to put into words the positive impact foster families can have on the lives of children experiencing family crises... the only problem is there aren't enough of them (at 23:02) --- You won't find a more popular place than your local pool these days... but is your favorite swim spot clean, healthy and safe? Here's how to know and what to look for (at 43:07)

Another Overdose Awareness Day is being planned in the community... aimed at building on the progress that's already been made, while recognizing the challenges that still exist (at 13:47) --- Cost-of-loving issues... How concerns over finances are affecting the dating scene, and the ways many couples are having the money talk earlier in their relationship than they used to (at 21:31) --- What's Happening: Sun safety, Summer Connect and food preservation education... All among the August program highlights from the Hancock County OSU Extension (at 43:56)

From the Trenches... a Certified Financial Planner reveals the most common money anxieties he hears from clients - and it doesn't matter how much or how little wealth they have (at 14:01) --- Representative Bob Latta joins us to discuss some of the key points in the final version of the One Big, Beautiful Bill as passed by Congress and signed by the President last week (at 25:14) --- Another collection of yummy and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 48:21)

The Community Foundation is launching a new initiative to align the generosity of the community with the greatest needs of the community... President and CEO Brian Treece tells us more about 'Rooted to Rise' (at 11:48) --- Throwback Thursday: What are the things that make life worth living? Perhaps the key to being truly alive is in learning ''How To Be Dead'' (at 21:16) --- Around Town: It's a great way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon... False Chord Brewing is hosting their 3rd annual Summer Craft Market downtown (at 39:47)

The city's Popular Annual Financial Report - a condensed, easy-to-understand version of Findlay's fiscal status - has been released... Auditor Jim Staschiak shares some of the highlights (at 14:40) --- How much of your kids' free time this summer are they spending online? Maybe it's time for a serious conversation about how to have a healthy and safe relationship with technology (at 25:03) --- It's not uncommon for kids to feel uncertain, anxious or overwhelmed about back-to-school time... how parents and caregivers can help them 'Sound It Out' (at 46:14)

How individuals can proactively take control of the things that contribute both positively and negatively to cognitive decline as we age (at 13:46) --- The battle of Generation Z vs. Baby Boomers in the office... How bad is the generation gap, and how do bosses and managers manage those conflicts without alienating either side? (at 23:29) --- Salute to Service: We thank those who serve to protect and defend the freedoms celebrated on the 4th of July... but the unique sacrifices of military spouses often go overlooked - and it's high time we celebrate them as well (at 44:28)

Governor DeWine used his line-item veto authority to strike more than 60 provisions from the new budget bill before signing it... Will the legislature attempt to override them? State Representative Ty Mathews joins us (at 12:05) --- We're now officially into the second half of 2025... Despite numerous challenges in the first six months of the year, a new survey finds the vast majority of small businesses are optimistic moving forward (at 26:23) --- As families enjoy summer vacation season, PETA is launching a new attack on the tourism practices of marine parks such as Sea World (at 47:30)

Throwback Thursday: Everyone knows why Americans celebrate on the 4th of July, right? Just wait until you learn about the shocking results from a survey on what young people understand about the Independence Day holiday (at 12:39) --- Many people - young and old alike - don't know that not all the delegates to Congress were in favor of declaring independence from England... leading to a heated debate at the State House in Philadelphia on one warm July night in 1776 (at 21:22) --- An All-American collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 41:15)

A few years ago, the fireworks law changed in Ohio - but fireworks didn't get any less dangerous - and that's just one of many risks that go along with the Fourth of July holiday... Reminders to keep you safe, because no one wants to spend the holiday at the emergency room - or worse (at 13:51) --- What's Happening: An old-fashioned ice cream social to celebrate Independence Day at the Hancock Historical Museum... and that's just the start (at 23:36) --- Tiffin's Ritz Theatre has announced their upcoming season of live music and more (at 45:03)