Topical Currents

(5-11-2017) What segment of the modern city wastes the most energy? The answer is business buildings, with 60 or even 75-percent of local energy use. Buildings produce about half of carbon emissions, yet much is wasted. We learn more about Miami-Dade’s adoption of the City Energy Project. 305-375-5593 http://www.miamidade.gov/green/build-green.asp

(5-10-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with frequent contributor Mark Grossman, a leading authority in the field of technology law and longtime columnist. Our focus is on one of his specialties: the art of negotiation. He gives keys to making negotiation a success . . . for both parties. And of course, we take your calls.

( 5-19-2017 ) Today’s Topical Currents profiles City of South Miami Mayor, Dr. Phillip Stoddard. In today’s ideology arguments, where science is brought into play, electing a Mayor who’s a science professor is unique. Professor Stoddard is a biologist and zoologist, and background weighs in on sea level issues and control of the controversial Zika virus.

(5-4-2017) Food & Dining: In-studio interview with Colleen Adams, Founder and Executive Director of Empowered Youth, and 2 members of the Vibe 305 Food Truck team. Empowered Youth serves inner city boys between the ages of 13 and 17. Their goal is to provide these young men the opportunity and support to redirect their lives and become successful. Their Vibe 305 Food Truck trains the youth in the food industry and helps to support some of the program. They will be coming to the station in

(5-4-2017) A captivating aspect of South Florida life and geography is the string of islands comprising the historic Florida Keys. Today’s Topical Currents features a highlight of the new Florida Keys History & Discovery Center, in Islamorada. www.keysdiscovery.com

(5-3-2017) . Featured today is the story of “sick building syndrome.” Its effect was first felt by high-powered Miami-based prosecutor, Alan Bell in the 1980s. He became seriously ill, and baffled scores of doctors. Finally, the truth surfaced. His new Miami high-rise office had toxic chemicals within. Bell chronicles his battles in the book, POISONED: How a Crime-Busting Prosecutor Turned His Medical Mystery into a Crusade for Environmental Victims. www.alanbell.me American Academy of

(5-1-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with University of Miami History Professor Gregory Bush, a longtime advocate for South Florida’s urban environmental conscience, public land use, South Florida history, and much more. After decades at U-M, Professor Bush has decided to leave the sub-tropical Miami area for the opposite pole: the state of Maine, with its average temperature of 42 degrees. He has significant thoughts about leaving the region.

(5-2-2017) On today’s Topical Currents, we celebrate National Teachers’ Day, with three outstanding educators from both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Teaching isn’t the highest paid profession . . . nor the easiest. We chat with exceptional teachers, and find what motivates, inspires, and even confounds them.

4-27-2017 Linda Gassenheimer, with Irvin Lin, author of Marbled, Swirled & Layered , his cookbook of homemade cake and cookie twists. Are you tempted by a beer-battered brownie?