Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss ticks and Lyme disease, fiber intake regarding colorectal cancer risk, and take listener questions.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Sammy Martino, and Eli Berk start the show by talking about Easter and the meaning of the Easter Bunny.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, Canada.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update.

Wendy and Dr. Wheat highlight several key health observances recognized in April, starting with Parkinson’s Awareness, followed by Alcohol Awareness, and wrapping up with Stress Awareness.

Wendy then leads into a conversation with Michelle Nichols, SR director of Public Programs at Adler Planetarium, to discuss the Artemis II mission.

Author Jason Klamm joins the show to discuss his new book “Ferris Bueller.. You’re my hero.”

Horticulturist Dan Kosta hops on to answer all your plant questions

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update.

Wendy and Dr. Wheat highlight several key health observances recognized during the month of April, starting with Parkinson’s Awareness, leading into Alcohol Awareness, and wrapping up with Stress Awareness

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis, and Eli Berk start the show recapping the NCAA Tournament as Illinois punched its ticket to the Final Four.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They discuss the latest COVID variant, dementia risks, allergy season and take listener questions.

Wendy dives into the history books, comparing favorite toys from year to year.

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. From Paradise, to Daredevil: Born Again, to Larry David’s new show, Alex has you set up with the latest in TV.

Tanner Mitchell, known as Tanner the Planter on social media, joins Wendy to take all listener questions about houseplants, as well as about Tanner’s new book, For the Love of Houseplants: Caring for & Keeping Plants with Confidence.

On this week’s Food Time, Wendy shares a recipe on how to recreate a patty melt from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss the latest COVID variant, dementia risks, allergy season and take listener questions.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about the Shamrock Shuffle race and their journeys navigating the road closures.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, WI, the hometown of the late Orion Samuelson.

Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular program with Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They discuss Northwestern Medicine’s new Mobile Stroke Unit, which extends its reach further into the Western suburbs. They also go through the warning signs of a stroke and how to best stay informed to help yourself and your loved ones.

WGN Radio news anchor Ron Brown joins the show to recap last week’s Academy Awards and reflect on the life of Chuck Norris.

Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry joins Wendy to talk about the incoming Anne Frank exhibit, opening May 1. For more information, visit Griffin MSI.

Horticulturalist Dan Kosta joins Wendy to field all listener questions regarding plants, and gets you ready for more spring plant growth!

On this week’s Food Time, Wendy shares a recipe for an Eggroll in a Bowl.

Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular Program with Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss Northwestern Medicine’s new Mobile Stroke Unit, which extends its reach further into the Western Suburbs. They also go through the warning signs of a stroke and how to best stay informed to help yourself and your loved ones.

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about how he became the Tomato Man. Bob also answers listener questions about growing tomatoes in the shade and recipe recommendations. For more information about growing tomatoes or to purchase them, visit www.chicagotomatoman.com/shop.

Melissa Carter, Founder of Kameo Vintage, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss how to find your style and get your closet to match your vibe. For more information, visit kameovintagestyle.com.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss screening for colorectal cancer, Vitamin D, and hormone replacement therapy warnings being removed by the FDA from products for menopause.