(6-14-2017) How could a toddler KNOW she’d be a writer? Only a four-year-old with the resolve of Miami-icon, Edna Buchanan. Today’s Topical Currents profiles the prolific longtime crime reporter, author and Pulitzer Prize-winner. She’s written some 20 books, mostly best-seller fiction, and was recently awarded a Florida Humanities Lifetime Achievement Award.

(6-13-2017) While government support for the arts undergoes funding cuts, private sources become essential. We feature the acclaimed “YoungArts,” a national program headquartered in Miami which identifies and supports young artists, ages 15 through 18, in some 60 creative specialty areas. YoungArts also aids talented youth in establishing inventive professional careers. Applications for YoungArts are now open until October 13th, 2017.

(6-12-2017) What recent start-up company is the most ambitious . . . admired . . . and loathed? It’s probably Uber . In seven years Uber has 80-million users, in 77 countries. It’s worth some 69-million dollars, and has both external and internal power struggles. We speak with Fortune Magazine Executive Editor Adam Lashinsky, who’s written, WILD RIDE: Inside Uber’s Quest for World Domination .

(6-8-2017) Today’s Topical Currents features the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach’s inventive IncreMental-U adult summer program. Some 60 courses are offered . . . such as How to Sing, Invasive Species, and even White House Scandals. http://wpb.org/mycitylibrary/

(6-8-2017) Food & Dining with Danny Bouza ,chef/owner of Poke Bao. He serves poke and Bao Buns in his fast-casual restaurant located in Coral Gables. Poke is a Hawaiian raw fish dish that is quickly becoming a popular favorite here in South Florida. He brings some for us to taste. Restaurant news: Jodie Milander Farrel, Miami Herald restaurant reviewer Dinner in Minutes: Thai Beef Salad – thinking of quick and easy Asian-style meals. www.dinnerinminutes.com

(6-7-2017) South Florida abounds in condominiums—and associations—so today’s Topical Currents is an “At Your Service” edition, with an association expert. She’s attorney Donna Berger. We touch on bills passed in this year’s legislative session, including those calling for criminal penalties for condo fraud, and term-limits for board members. Of course, we take your Condo and Homeowner’s Board questions during the hour.

(6-6-2017) Today’s Topical Currents looks at specialized efforts to prepare individuals with autism spectrum disorder for productive employment. Technology, self-advocacy, and decision making skills offer new worlds of independence for A-S-D adolescents and adults. We engage a panel of experts from regional universities and foundations to update the remarkable progress in the field. www.umcard.org 1-800-9-autism

(6-5-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with renowned architect Bernard Zyscovich, whose large firm is involved in numerous projects worldwide, as well as projects in South Florida. Zyskovich Architects designed the Midtown Miami urban market and housing area, as well as the redevelopment of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Its current proposal is the “Plan Z” development along the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami-Dade. The Causeway would become more recreation and bicycle friendly. Facebook live

(6-1-2017) Restaurant Roundabout with Laine Doss, Food Editor for Miami New Times, and Jen Karetnick, Miami Magazine Restaurant Critic. We talk about the many new restaurant openings and closings and ask listeners for their favorite local restaurant. Dinner in Minutes Poached Salmon with Hot Arugula Pasta- salmon steaks an alternative to salmon fillet www.dinnerinminutes.com

(5-31-2017) Today's Topical Currents features an examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be “disabilities”, with Gail Saltz, MD , author of The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius.