Topical Currents

(4-13-2017) It's another “Doreen’s Deals” segment, with Sun-Sentinel consumer columnist, Doreen Christensen. Get tips for discount tickets to Miami Marlins baseball, as well as a myriad of saving offers on “tax day,” this year on April 18 th . www.sunsentinel.com/shop www.sunsentinel.com/allstar

(4-12-2017) Never has our culture been as child-centric as today—yet never has childhood been as strained and structured as now. Kids are considered “adults-in-training” and may have plans for college by the third grade. We visit with author, educator and philosopher Christopher Phillips, PhD, whose latest book is, THE PHILOSPOPHY OF CHILDING , which promotes the joy of being a child . . . at any age.

(4-11-2017) Today’s Topical Currents addresses our most vital South Florida issue: protecting the fragile groundwater and ecosytems essential to drinking water and human health. South Florida has been deemed the “ground zero” of sea level rise. We have experts on hand to discuss threats to our aquifer, salt water intrusion and rising waters . . . and what innovative solutions can be created to mitigate them.

(4-10-2017) At first thought, being a game warden would be a fairly mundane vocation, mostly to check fishing and hunting licenses, or finding a lost hiker or canoer. Today’s Topical Currents is with Bob Lee, who’s spent 30 years as a Florida wildlife officer. We’ll hear about shoot-outs, rescues and powerboat chases from his book, BAD GUYS, BULLETS AND BOAT CHASES: True Stories of a Florida Game Warden .

(4-6-2017) Today’s Topical Currents features resident Chef Linda Gassenheimer, who explores the blend of Mediterranean influences and indigenous ingredients which make up Argentinian cuisine. We speak with Chef Max Alvarez who, with his brother Christian, owns the Miami restaurant Fiorito .

(4-4-2017) Today we’re with someone who began his incredible broadcast career in Miami and now returns to celebrate with us after 60 years in the business.

(4-3-2017) Today on our Topical Currents “Members Only” edition, Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman discuss the benefits of South Florida public radio. We have a good time chatting with many steadfast members who make our unique radio programs possible. Never has membership been more important!

(3-30-2017) The Jewish Festival of Freedom—Passover—begins Monday. While it’s a serious and joyous religious period . . . humor isn’t forbidden . . . nor is a visit by South Florida icon, Dave Barry. We hope. He’s co-written a mirthful spoof of Passover called, FOR THIS WE LEFT EGYPT? A Passover Haggadah for Jews And Those Who Love Them . It’s Linda Gassenheimer’s special Food & Dining edition . . . with Dave Barry.

(3-29-2017) On today's Topical Currents, we discuss innovations in interventional cardiac procedures and management of risk factors for heart disease. Our guests include Ramon Quesada, M.D., Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Research and Structural Heart Program at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute at Baptist Hospital, Edward Savage, MD, Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Center Director for the Heart and Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic Florida

(3-28-2017) Today is an “At Your Service” pet care edition, with veterinarian Dr. Ian Kupke of the Sabal Chase Animal Clinic, and pet behaviorist Edel Miedes, of K-9 Advisors. We take questions about pet care . . . as well as offer tips on walking your dog. An act so seemingly simple can result in trauma, medical issues or lawsuits.