( 7-19-2017) Y ou wouldn’t think Topical Currents would yield to celebrity adoration, but alas, we too have sold out. With a public radio twist, of course . . . We look at celebrity from the viewpoint of Julie Klam, the author of THE STARS IN OUR EYES: The Famous, The Infamous, and Why We Care Way Too Much About Them .

(7-18-2017) Today we learn about the history of Florida Native tribes . . . the era of what is called the Seminole Wars . . . and how tribes evolved to the modern era. The Choctaw, Calusa, Timucua, Tequesta and others lived here in Florida. The Miccosukee and Seminole remain the only federally recognized Tribes.

(7-17-2017) Today’s Topical Currents goes all-out for experimental music . . . and “sound art.” The Subtropics-24 experimental music & sound art festival is underway in South Florida. We visit with its founder—composer and sound artist Gustavo Matamoros--and feature “binaural” recording selections. Non-driving listeners may want to use earbuds or headphones during the broadcast.

(7-13-2017) Bastille Day is July 14. Today we chat with Café Bonjour co-owner Veronique Youbi. She and her husband came from Paris and opened this small café in South Miami. They serve French classics and GREAT pastries. She brings some for us to taste. Dinner in Minutes: Moules a la Mariniere (Mussels in White Wine) www.dinnerinminutes.com

(7-13-2017) Today’s Topical Currents features South Florida Sun-Sentinel consumer columnist, Doreen Christensen. She scoffs at “paying full price—for anything”—and gives her best savings tips for listeners.

(701102017) Do you have a customer service torment story you love to tell? Of course, doesn’t everyone ? But think of the hilarious stories told by service reps about no-clue customers. Today we have a session with customer relations professionals from the famed Dale Carnegie Training organization, and learn how fast and courteous customer service doesn’t have to be a relic of more genteel times.

(7-10-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with photojournalist, author and blogger, Al Crespo. He’s been an ardent and high-profile critic of Miami City & County governments for decades, and has chastised area news media, as well. His “Crespo-gram” Report is a strongly-worded attack on public corruption, with stinging accusations against government officials. We hear about his long career and anti-corruption crusades.

(7-6-2017) Today’s Topical Currents features the Unity360 Summer Race Dialogue from the South Florida People of Color organization. Two Saturday sessions in Miami Shores discuss how race, bias and bigotry shape society and daily interactions.

(7-6-2017) July is National Ice Cream Month, and Federico Di Franco, co-owner with his wife, Carla, of Bianco Gelato in Coconut Grove is with us. His gelato is made with organic milk, and has dairy free, low fat and low sugar options. Bianco was voted one of America’s top 18 ice cream shops on Yahoo Food. He brings gelato to taste. Restaurant news: Jen Karetnick, Miami Magazine Food Critic gives her restaurant tips Dinner in Minutes: Beef and Berry Pasta Salad, a cool salad for hot summer

(7-5-2017) . Today’s Topical Currents is an “At Your Service” edition, with Florida employment lawyer, Donna Ballman. She updates the latest info about wrongful termination, non-compete agreements, harassment, independent contractor designations, and whistleblower cases. Donna Ballman is also the author of “How to Stand Up for Your Rights Without Getting Fired.”