(2-2-2017) The past few nights have been chilly by South Florida standards...so we wondered how these temperature dips affect South Florida plants and landscapes. We hear from Jennifer Rehage, PhD, Associate Professor, Earth & Environment Department, Southeast Environmental Research Center, Florida International University.

(2-2-2017) It will be a Super Bowl Bash this week! Two guests – celebrity Chef Michael Schwartz, owner of Michael's Genuine restaurant, Harry’s Pizza and now Fi’lia at the SLS Brickell (Honest Italian Food) and Tim Piazza, Chef de Cuisine at Fi’lia. They give us tips for our own Super Bowl celebrations and bring food to taste. Dinner in Minutes Mexican Pork and Bean Chili – great for a Super Bowl Crowd www.dinnerinminutes.com

(1-31-2017) In Florida, for every dollar of wage earned by a man, a woman takes home but 87-cents. A proposed bill filed for the next Florida Legislative sessions says employers may take into account differences in education, skill-sets and experience for higher pay, but cannot discriminate by sexual gender. The bill is sponsored by three female Democratic members of the Legislature, from Central and South Florida. We speak with them on today's Topical Currents. Helen Gordon Davis Fair Pay Act -

(1-30-2017) On today's Topical Currents, we discuss c hanges in environmental policy expected with the new administration/Congress that will affect the S. FL environment, and other land management proposals already under consideration, with our guest, Matt Schwartz , Executive Director of the South Florida Wildlands Association. www.southfloridawild.org www.cclusa.org www.facebook.com/southfloridawild/

(1-26-2017) Today’s Topical Currents begins with Sun-Sentinel consumer columnist and Topical Currents regular contributor, Doreen Christensen. She’s forcefully proclaimed “enough” to cable and satellite TV. She tells us how to best “cut the cord,” and also warns of some drawbacks. www.sunsentinel.com/shop www.sunsentinel.com/cutthecord

(1-26-2017) Betty King, author of Seasons to Taste Cookbook: Menus and Memories from Home and Abroad. Betty spent much of her business life traveling the world. Along the way, she learned how to entertain with ease and gathered many other cooking tips. She helps us entertain with ease and also shows us how to turn our leftovers into second acts. Betty is part of the radio reading service at WLRN . She brings an entertaining dish to taste on air. Dinner in Minutes: Chinese Pork Puffs and Quick

(1-24-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is a special two-hour edition, which embodies the strength of true friendship under ominous and inconceivable conditions. "An Unbroken Bond: A Story of Survival," tells the story of Howard Chandler and Martin Baranek, two boyhood f riends f rom the same small Polish town of Starachowice that not only survived the Holocaust but also continued their mutual devotion well into the 21st Century.

(1-23-2017) Today’s Topical Currents discusses the Criminal Mental Health Project, and ways to treat disorders outside of county correctional institutions. It’s been a fifteen year project, and has already lowered incarceration rates, and saved millions in non-jail treatment programs. There are still many hurdles, however. South Florida Behavioral Health Network www.sfbhn.org 305-858-3335

(1-18-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with Nova Southeastern University Social Media and the Law professor, Ethan Wall. The upsurge in social media use by professionals generates legal and ethical questions, which require care and consideration when promoting products and services. For example, does an attorney’s Twitter comment on an issue constitute advertising? We take calls on this Topical Currents At Your Service edition www.socialmedialawandorder.com www.letsplantaseed.com

(1-19-2017) Today's to pic: Fairchild Garden Chocolate Festival (Jan 20,21.22, 2017). In studio: Francisco and Ana Moreno , ambassadors for Pacari Chocolates. They will have a booth at the Festival. Pacari Chocolates is a family-owned company that produces high quality chocolate from Ecuador. They will discuss how chocolate is made and why their methods protect the environment. They bring some for us to taste. Dinner in Minutes Fish Tacos – It has become a favorite American sandwich. Fred Tasker