Topical Currents

(3-9-2017) Today’s Topical Currents begins at a walk . . . for animals, that is. Saturday is the annual event for the Broward Humane Society where thousands of people--and their pets—walk about a mile to raise funds for the Society.

(3-8-2017) Today’s Topical Currents profiles the President and C-E-O of HistoryMiami , Jorge Zamanillo. HistoryMiami is the largest museum in Florida, and has garnered the prestigious Smithsonian Affiliation. Zamanillo grew up in Little Havana, with an appreciation of South Florida’s unique crossroads flavor. He’s an F-S-U graduate, and has been at HistoryMiami for nearly 20 years.

(3-7-2017) It’s a common assumption that if one has health insurance; the company routinely covers the bulk of medical charges. Correct? The answer is only a “maybe.” Today’s Topical Currents looks at the confusing aspects of navigating the medical billing process, with patient advocate Kenneth Klein, Founder/Manager of Human Health Advocates, LLC, in Boca Raton. He provides assistance to patients with medical bill and health insurance related concerns. www.humanhealthadvocates.com

(3-6-2017) Many Americans are anxious about healthcare options. Will the Affordable Care Act be repealed or modified? And what medical landscape will face uninsured and low-income individuals?

(3-1-2017) Has any city had as much influence on Miami as the one to the south, separated by ocean and politics? That city of course, is Havana. With five centuries of history, it struggled with piracy and slavery, was in constant revolution against Spain, and a tenuous relationship with the Americans. We speak with author Mark Kurlansky, whose latest work is HAVANA: A Subtropical Delirium .

(3-2-2017) Charcoal Restaurant Chef/owner Ken Lyon. He’s a caterer, past owner of Fratelli Lyon in the Design District and now his new venture is in Wynwood Yard. The restaurant is constructed from used shipping containers. It has a unique menu based on two Josper ovens. These are closed ovens that are fueled by charcoal. He will bring food to taste. Restaurant News: Laine Doss gives a restaurant review. Dinner in Minutes: Wasabi Crusted Salmon with Pan Roasted Ginger Corn and Broccoli - a

(3-2-2017) Today’s Topical Currents focuses on The Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews, now named "MCCJ", its annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner, and the prestigious Silver Medallion Award, for advancing respect among people of all cultures, religions and races.

(2-28-2017) On today’s Topical Currents, we visit with Dr. John Kelly, the President of Florida Atlantic University. FAU serves more than 30,000 students on six campuses along more than 100 miles of Florida’s east coast. Its main campus is in Boca Raton, but it is the lead state university for Broward County. It operates the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in St. Lucie County’s Fort Pierce. Learn more about F-A-U with its President, Dr. John Kelly Information about the clinical trial for

(2-27-2017, originally aired 8-31-2016) To day’s Topical Currents recounts the history of Miami’s Virginia Key, and its place in South Florida civil rights history. Historically, Virginia Key Beach had been an area of approved African-American recreation area. They were prohibited on all other beaches. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, it was a vibrant, but still strictly segregated area. In a re-broadcast, we hear from protest participants, and University of Miami professor Greg Bush, author of White Sand,

(2-23-2017) How many listening now really have a handle on what services your mobile phone offers, what you’re using, and what fees are involved? Today’s Topical Currents begins with Sun-Sentinel columnist Doreen Christensen, and “Doreen’s Deals.” She’s done the work . . . just listen for answers, concerning new deals on cell phone services.