This episode features excerpts from a news conference hosted by Ohio Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff on the importance of childhood vaccinations ... and the troubling decline in the number of entering kindergarten-age students who are not fully vaccinated.

Author Anthony Knopps discusses his new book, published by the University of Toledo Press, "The No-Fail Mission: The Men and Women Behind the Presidential Service Badge." The book features stories about ten dedicated individuals who have earned the Presidential Service Badge.

The presence of scammers at the door and on the phone increase during the summer months. Lane Montz, president of the local Better Business Bureau offers good advice on how to avoid being scammed.

Madison Smith, who works with veterinarians, discusses safety concerns for your pets during the hot summer months. She is also the founder of Nalas Bandana Co creating reversible pet bandanas.

In this installment, we continue the discussion about the health of our children, and a new report that says health, including mental health, is deteriorating. My guests are from the Lucas County Health Department … Dr. Lawrence Monger, Medical Director, and Kendra Kec, Director of Childhood Wellness.

In this installment, we have what might be considered one of our most important discussions. We’ll be talking about the health and well-being of our children. My guests are from the Lucas County Health Department … Dr. Lawrence Monger, Medical Director, and Kendra Kec, Director of Childhood Wellness.

London and Lori King, former editor of the Toledo Free Press, discuss News Literacy … the ability to determine the credibility of news and other information… and recognize the standards of fact-based journalism so we know who to trust

An intact wooden dugout canoe, acquired by the Toledo History Museum five years ago, may likely be one of the oldest pioneer or native artifacts in the Maumee Valley region. Guest Lou Hebert shares his research.

 Flag City Honor Flight recently flew its second mission of the year, honoring primarily Vietnam Veterans, with a few Korean War Veterans also on board. Veterans on this flight represented communities from all across Northwest Ohio. Guest Will Miller takes us behind the scenes as preparations are made for the next Honor Flight.

Guest Tedd Long discusses his new book, Table for None: Lost Eateries of Toledo.

"Thanks to my co-author Mark Snyder, this isn't just a walk down memory lane—it's a full-course feast of stories, menus, matchbooks, napkins, and memories from the restaurants that once defined Toledo’s flavor."