How can we limit our risk of infectious diseases? We chat with Radhika Iyer, Infectious Disease Program Epidemiologist & Supervisor at Franklin County Public Health about how we collect information and report on diseases. She also shares how she stayed motivated during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the process was like behind the scenes. Plus, we have a little fun with some trivia! Play along with us and see how well you know nutrition labels!

Let’s get sustainable! What goes in your recycling bins, and what can you compost? Learn about the air quality sensors installed throughout Franklin County, as well as the many health benefits of tree canopy (including a 20-degree difference in temperature!) Also, why does the TV show Captain Planet still resonate with people today? We chat about all this and more with Jennie McAdams, Environmental Health Supervisor at Franklin County Public Health.

Why does it seem like every year is “the year of the cicada?” Are mosquitos only attracted to certain blood types? What repellant should you use to protect yourself? And what can the hit 90’s song “Waterfalls” teach us about ticks? We chat with bug expert Zach Holbert-Watson, Vector Program Coordinator at Franklin County Public Health, about the many insect pests of central Ohio.