This week’s show featured Washed Ashore Conservation Director Brad Parks informing about the new exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens that also serves as a fundraiser for cleaning our oceans and waterways, Nebraska Medical Association’s Dr. Alena Balasanova discussing opioid and prescription drug misuse, and NBC Newsradio’s Erin Real reporting about the good and bad of the popularity of weight loss drugs.

Guest-hosted this week by Pete Brown

This week’s show featured former Omaha Police Officer Paul Milone discussing how his program “SAPS” (Situational Awareness and Personal Safety) educates area youth about the dangers of drugs, particularly fentanyl. Then, Wellbeing Partners’ Sheila Hansen promoted their upcoming fundraiser, “Trek Up the Tower,” which helps their mission of increasing advocacy, collaboration and education between area businesses and the community.

Dave filled in for Ian Swanson the afternoon of January 17th, and here is his conversation from the 5pm hour.