(5-30-2017) Think about a troubled adolescent or teenage girl faced with a juvenile justice system designed for wayward boys. It’s not an advantageous position. Today’s Topical Currents features the PACE Center for Girls, which operates in 19 Florida counties. It’s recognized for its proficiency in keeping these young women out of the justice system, amidst a fostering and productive atmosphere. 786-254-2460 pacecenter.org

(5-25-2017) Today’s Topical Currents begins with Sun-Sentinel consumer columnist Doreen Christensen, and her mission to quell invasive “robo” calls. She has many tips, which include “googling” your own phone number, and getting smartphone apps to thwart ad calls.

(5-25-2017) Chef Niven Patel, Chef/Owner of the new restaurant, Ghee Indian Kitchen. The restaurant is located in rapidly developing Downtown Dadeland, the area across Kendall Dr. from the Dadeland shopping mall. He serves Indian home-style dishes that are unusual and not seen in the US. He uses Indian vegetables grown in his own Homestead garden. He also has a water story. His only water source for the restaurant is recovered from the humidity in the restaurant. It makes 150 gallons of water a

(5-23-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is with Florida Memorial University history professor, Dr. Tameka Hobbs, who’s written the book, DEMOCRACY ABROAD, LYNCHING AT HOME: Racial Violence in Flori da. The Sunshine State is usually viewed as atypical of other Southern states, more progressive, yet during the 1940s, it suffered more lynchings of blacks than other Deep South states. This while Americans fought World War II to protect democratic principles.

(5-22-2017, originally aired 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. Does an attorney’s Twitter comment on an issue constitute advertising?

(5-17-2017) If you’re a person of at least modest wealth, chances are you employ a financial advisor. But how does one rate such an advice-giver? And what’s the best method to find one? We visit with Kevin Neal, the founder and president of a firm called, “Moenio,” an independent client advocacy and consulting firm. They work with, and evaluate the performance of financial advisors, to ensure the best performance for an individual.

(5-18-2017) We visit with Dr. Chris Winter, author of THE SLEEP SOLUTION: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It.

(5-18-2017) Old-salt NPR listeners have heard this tag innumerable times: “Our theme music was composed by B.J. Leiderman.” He’s someone who’s left an indelible mark on public radio . . . having never uttered a word. We meet him on Today’s Topical Currents.

(5-16-2017) Sometimes, an older person asserts, “I wouldn’t have changed a thing in my life.” Really? We discuss a popular internet item called, “The 37 Things You’ll Regret When You're Old.” And take calls about them. Perhaps it was staying in a really bad relationship. Maybe, it was failing to ever learn another language. Did you miss the chance to say “I Love You?” What are your ultimate regrets?

(5-15-2017) Today’s Topical Currents looks at a “Safe & Healthy Schools” Project. It seeks acceptance and support of LGBT & Q youth who continue to face disturbing and life threatening challenges. A recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows some 40-percent of L-G-B students have seriously contemplated suicide; 29-percent have made attempts. One in ten of them report missing school due to safety concerns.