About a half-million Ohio households are unbanked, and even more are considered underbanked... What are the barriers to providing access to basic financial services, and how can the industry address the issue? (at 12:41) --- ''Law and Religion in Colonial America''... the latest book by ONU law professor Scott Gerber examines the ways in which the original colonies embraced or rejected religious liberty, and how those earliest laws shape the way we think about the subject today (at 21:31) --- Around Town: Downtown Findlay's Fall ArtWalk is coming up... a celebration of both the creative community and local business (at 47:28)

The House of Representatives finally has a Speaker, but the damage of Washington paralysis will take a while to undo... among the overdue business is hammering out a new Farm Bill after the existing legislation expired earlier this month (at 10:56) --- Adding another layer to the already complicated open enrollment period, those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid have additional options to consider (at 21:48) --- Coaches Corner host John Marshall previews the opening round of the high school football playoffs (at 27:30) --- Our around-the-world tour continues with a collection of easy Irish recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 43:45)

The holiday season is right around the corner, but it's not such a joyous time for those grieving the loss of a loved one - especially to the tragedy of suicide... an upcoming local program can help mourners manage those feelings (at 13:27) --- Launching and running a small business is a challenging endeavor for anyone, especially in the current climate... Have today's economic headwinds dampened Americans' entrepreneurial spirit? (at 22:42) --- Motor Trend has announced their 2024 SUV of the Year... sorting through a slate of contenders each offering their own unique spin on America's top-selling automobile segment (at 44:54)

After WWII, nearly half of returning veterans started their own businesses - but today fewer than five percent do... A new report from the PenFed Foundation examines the keys to better supporting veteran entrepreneurs (at 13:31) --- An officer and... an author? Meet US Army Command Sergeant Major Johanny Ortega, a native of the Dominican Republic who is breaking barriers in the military but also on bookshelves at the same time (at 22:32) --- What's Happening: Among the upcoming events at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library in November is the annual AuthorFest, supporting local writers in the community (at 43:34)

Several reports on the health of the real estate market are coming out this week, and they are not likely to paint a particularly rosy picture... How does our local market compare to the national trends for both buyers and sellers? (at 13:26) --- More advice on open enrollment... Five things every Medicare recipient should be doing right now, well ahead of the December deadline (at 24:09) --- It may or may not have panicked America, but the legendary “War of the Worlds” radio drama did prove beyond any doubt the enormous power of the new media known as broadcasting (at 41:57)

A report out this month by the local AFTER Hours Task Force points to some significant shortcomings in Findlay's effort to attract and retain the young talent it needs to keep the community vibrant and growing (at 13:23) --- There's much discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in schools, but what about augmented reality? Does this other hot technology have a place in the classroom? (at 25:09) --- Is your house haunted? This time of year, every creak and groan grabs our attention, but it's probably not a sign of otherworldly spirits... it's more likely a sign of some overdue maintenance (at 47:12)

As the holiday travel season approaches... the cruise industry is enjoying a tremendous post-pandemic comeback with a fabulous slate of bucket-list offerings (at 13:41) --- Community and Business Spotlight: How the Center for Corporate Engagement at Ohio Northern University can design education and training programs specifically for the needs of individual companies and organizations (at 21:10) --- Coaches Corner host John Marshall gives us a preview of Week 10 of high school football around the area (at 27:23) --- Our around-the-world tour continues with a collection of easy German recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 45:56)

Throwback Thursday: ''In Jerusalem'' author Lis Harris goes beyond the political and religious implications of Israeli-Palestinian relations to examine the impact generations of conflict have had on the lives of individuals and families on both sides in the region (at 12:19) --- Retail sales increases this Christmas are projected to barely outpace inflation... what about the other big spending category of the season? We have results from Bankrate's survey on holiday travel (at 22:58) --- To Your Health: Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming an epidemic - particularly among children... Here's how to spot the warning signs and what to do about it (at 43:28)

Crime Prevention Conversations: Scary goblins and danger lurking around every corner are supposed to be the stuff of spine-tingling ghost stories... But beware the real perils at Halloween (at 16:05) --- The Hancock County Community Coalition on Addiction is speaking out against Issue 2... joining a chorus of voices opposed to the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio (at 26:44) --- Around Town: Each year it keeps getting bigger - the University of Findlay is gearing up for their 18th annual Helping Hands food drive... making a real difference in the fight against hunger in the community (at 49:29)

The Findlay YMCA has announced plans for a new downtown facility... CEO Stephanie Parsons discusses the benefits of this ambitious plan, its timeline and the next steps in the process (at 15:28) --- The annual Medicare open enrollment period is now underway... What are the most common mistakes people make and how to avoid them (at 24:21) --- From fledgling animation studio to global entertainment empire... Disney is celebrating 100 years of making magic (at 45:00)