(6-29-2017) Today we're joined by Chef Jim Pastor and Mixologist Oscar Amaya from the Rusty Pelican. They will give tips for a sparkling 4th with food and drink. They have a special party/dinner at the Rusty Pelican for Independence Day. They bring food and drinks for us to taste. Restaurant news: Laine Doss, Miami New Times Food Editor will give her restaurant tips Dinner in Minutes: Texas Turkey Burger with Corn and Black Bean Salad. Celebrate July 4th with a sparkling burger that gets its

(6-28-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is an “At Your Service” edition, with social media law attorney, author, professor & consultant, Ethan Wall. He’s a legal authority on all things Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram . . . and has advice for companies and individuals seeking how to best market on social media. Of course, we take your calls.

(6-27-2017) Today’s Topical Currents looks at bicycles as a key to the future of South Florida urban transformation. Over the last decade bike commuting grew 47-percent in the U.S. . . and 73-percent in our largest cities. Another plus for bikes: 48-percent of adolescents who bike are less obese than peers. We’ve assembled a panel to discuss bikes and South Florida . . . and of course, to take your calls.

(6-26-2017) Today’s Topical Currents has an expert outlook on the 2017 hurricane season. Veteran General Contractor Kia Ricchi has the essentials for home preparedness measures. www.thecontractress.com

(6-22-2017) Today it's a “Doreen’s Deals” feature, with Sun-Sentinel Consumer Columnist Doreen Christensen. Many of her consumer deals are of the digital variety, with discounts by the Big Four mobile carriers and selected Amazon Prime discounts.

(6-22-2017) In-studio interview with The Restaurant at the Raleigh Chef, Josh Elliot. Topic: Grilling. He concentrates on grilled foods at the restaurant. He gives tips on how to grill the perfect, steak, burger, fish, chicken, vegetables. He also bring food to taste. Restaurant news: Matt Meltzer, Miami Editor for the Thrillist Group will give his restaurant tips. Dinner in Minutes: Mike Golic’s Barbecue Blitz Chicken Wraps www.dinnerinminutes.com

(6-20-2017) If you don’t have enough to worry about, consider “Zoonotic” diseases, when illnesses are spread between animals and people. It’s more common than you think. Today's Topical Currents is an “At Your Service” edition about pet care, with Dr. Ian Kupkee of the Sabal Chase Animal Clinic, and Animal Behavior specialist, Edel Miedes. Also, why does a pet just KNOW a vet trip is imminent? If yours freaks out . . . we have advice about curbing that anxiety.

(6-19-2017) We know sleep is essential for all species. Most humans have comfortable quarters to attain it, and no reason to fear attack while in bed. Then why is there often such frustration over it? Today’s Topical Currents is with journalist and English professor Benjamin Reiss. He’s written WILD NIGHTS: How Taming Sleep Created Our Restless World . Can you believe there’s a sleep magazine? It’s called, Van Winkle’s!

(6-15-2017) Today's pre-Father’s Day Topical Currents features the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida. It works for the full involvement of fathers in children’s lives, with workshops, conferences . . . and even the Fatherhood Reading Squad.

(6-15-2017) Pre-Father's Day conversation with Sushi Maki owner, Abe Ng and his father, Canton owner, Allan Ng. We discuss the role Abe’s father played in his becoming a restaurateur and how his father came to America and started his successful restaurant chain. They bring food to taste. Restaurant news: Carols Frias Miami Herald Food Editor Dinner in Minutes: Open-face steak sandwich – perfect for Dad on his day www.dinnerinminutes.com