Pets can use a little TLC during the pandemic and Yall.com has great advice for the owners of four-legged creatures.  ReactionaryTimes.com editorial director Julio Rivera shares his #ConservaRican philosophy in this week's Southern Political Report.  Also, the "Barbecue Barrister" breaks down the potential problem with meat shortages, and the glory of delicious fried popcorn shrimp.

"Sharknado" and "Attack Of The 50 Foot Cheerleader" actress Jena Sims checks in from Jupiter, Fla.  The Georgia native has been busy appearing in films and TV shows the last decade; and has made headlines recently for butchering boyfriend Brooks Koepka's hair while trapped together during the coronavirus. The "Toccopola Storyteller" recalls the dozens of jobs he's worked since the 1960s.  Plus, the Arkansas Derby was held Saturday at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.

Workers rights advocate Florence Reese (1900–1986), of Sharps Chapel, Tenn., wrote a song ("Which Side Are You On?") that is recognized as one of the top May Day songs.  East Tennessee State Buccaneers coach Steve Forbes is picked to be the head basketball skipper at Wake Forest. Also, what three Southern victuals would you want to have during quarantine?

Kirkus Reviews has served up "12 Books That Will Help You Get Through Quarantine." We have a precursory glimpse of a forthcoming "Spring Swing" visit to East Alabama, as The Hotel At Auburn University is spotlighted.  And we rewind to Hour 2 of the  April 16 episode for the second hour of today's show.

The Statler Brothers' bass singer Harold Reid dies at 80 in his native Staunton, Va.  Preshias Harris shares memories of the group that sang "Flowers On The Wall," "Hello Mary Lou," and many more.  Jonathan Leifheit has the scoop on possible coaching candidates for Wake Forest men's basketball after Danny Manning is fired over the weekend.  Yall.com has helpful stories posted.  Also, Austin resident Matthew McConaughey actually makes a lot of coronavirus sense during a new interview with 247Sports' Josh Pate.

Matt Moore has penned his fourth book, "Serial Griller." The Atlanta native shares his story with Jon Rawl and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans.  Texas teen and 11th Grade author Gracie Dix drops by on National Superhero Day 2020 to promote her latest book, "Welcome To Superhero School." Also, longtime New Orleans attorney and Holocaust survivor Rene Lehmann dies at 94.

The Cowboys, Buccaneers and Panthers are among the NFL teams rated highest with their selections in the 2020 NFL Draft.  Georgia opened some businesses back up Friday and TV personality Steve Harvey's not a big fan of Gov. Brian Kemp's decision. Also, Jerry Short drops by for a "Toccopola Storyteller" report on wearing hats and dealing with coronavirus hair.