Good Mornings Podcast Edition

The fact that firearm injuries are the leading cause of death for children under 18 is not part of the gun debate... on that point, we should all be able to 'Agree to Agree' (at 14:17) --- Senator Jon Husted joins us... His proposed Upward Mobility Act has a hearing scheduled this week in the Senate Small Business Committee, and he has also recently signed on to cosponsor the Veterans' ACCESS Act...

The Ohio Senate race will be one of the most closely-watched of the November election, but voters are not limited to choosing between Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown... Findlay native Bill Redpath is also vying for the seat on the Libertarian ticket (at 13:58) --- Community and Business Spotlight: It says 'farmers' right in their name, but Legacy Farmers Cooperative serves more than just the agricult...

A special visitor will be passing through Fostoria this week... Details on the Union Pacific 'Big Boy' steam engine's whistlestop during its historic trip East (at 14:21) --- Meet the new director of Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County as they get ready to dedicate their latest spring home builds (at 23:16) --- Monday Motivation for business owners... When you first start a business you...

Commissioners plan to meet with their counterparts in other counties and attend their public meetings in the coming months - What do they hope will be the benefit to Hancock County? (at 14:42) --- It's 'shelter kitten' season - when the need is greatest for families to step up and foster homeless animals (at 25:30) --- May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month... What living with this rare genetic di...

BNPL programs have helped big box retailers boost sales for years... How mom and pop stores can get in on the action as well (at 14:16) --- What is 'biohacking'? The radical theory behind the idea that there's a difference between living longer and living better - or, ideally, doing both (at 20:57) --- What's Happening: Scouting America is all about outdoor adventures, and it's shaping up to be a...

After months of stops and starts, today's the day for the grand reopening of the Children's Museum of Findlay... Executive Director Allison Behm-Kemmere gives us a preview of their new space (at 14:43) --- How do working parents manage the summer months for their children? A new study highlights the unmet need for more summer learning programs for kids (at 23:56) --- What's Happening: The Findlay-...

A new report examines the state of education in America... How schools that are doing it right are doing it - and how others can do it, too (at 14:12) --- It is an issue every summer, made more acute by recent cuts to the SNAP Program... How to address the issue of food insecurity when the school lunch program isn't available (at 23:05) --- To Your Health: Childhood nearsightedness - myopia - is o...

It's the last day of class for Findlay City Schools, and what a year it has been (at 13:49) --- Most of us probably aren't thinking much about our workplace benefits package right now, but a mid-year review is important to maximize those benefits (at 24:11) --- We've talked about how businesses are using AI to work better... Here's how the rest of us can use artificial intelligence in our everyday...

What are the implications of legalized marijuana for workplaces that require employees to be drug-free? That's the topic of the next meeting of the Hancock County Safety Council (at 12:44) --- From the President's summit in China to the ongoing conflict in Iran... Senator Jon Husted joins us to discuss the issues of the day (at 22:11) --- What's Happening: We get an update on what's new as we head...

The newly-formed Ohio Joint Data Center Committee is looking to jump out ahead of the proposed Data Center Study Commission... and both seem a bit late, considering there are already over 200 of them in the Buckeye State, with more on the way. Representative Ty Mathews helps us sort it out (at 11:59) --- The AI boom isn't a tech innovation that's just happening in Silicon Valley... Businesses of a...

As a member of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Bob Latta is paying close attention to the President's high-stakes summit in China (at 12:48) --- ''The Superman Wars''... The real tale behind the world's most famous comic-book hero is anything but a story of truth, justice and the American Way (at 24:33) --- Another collection of easy and delicious recipes from Kyr...

After more than a year of both internal and external discussions, McComb Local Schools are moving forward with plans for construction of a new, single building district campus (at 14:39) --- As we mentioned yesterday, Denver is one of the trendiest vacation destinations this summer... What is there to do in the Mile High City when there's no snow on the ground? Plenty (at 25:40) --- To Your Health...

There are an awful lot of news stories right now about how expensive it is to fill up your car, but an even bigger story is going all but unreported... A growing number of Americans are unable to afford the car itself (at 15:00) --- AAA predicts record Memorial Day weekend travel, but what about the rest of the summer season? Despite higher prices, new data reveals there are still deals to be had....

Findlay is now among a select group of Ohio Premier Life Sciences Ready Communities... New Economic Development Director Matt Gilroy explains what that means for our area's future (at 14:19) --- Craig Riedel will be the next Ohio Senator in District 1... He discusses the bitter campaign to get there, and his top goals for the job (at 25:02) --- Around Town: This season's Live @ Armes series at the...

This is Police Week, with the local Peace Officers' Memorial Service being held this evening... Honoring those who have fallen, both directly and indirectly - as well as those who continue to serve and struggle (at 15:10) --- A unique perspective on the US-Iran conflict from someone who has lived it on both sides... From Iranian rebel to American special ops soldier (at 23:43) --- What's Happening...

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close... Helping overworked and overstressed educators rediscover why they followed that calling in the first place (at 13:45) --- In the end, the race wasn't as close as many had anticipated... Tim Bechtol talks about the campaign to retain his Hancock County Commissioner seat (at 23:29) --- ICYMI: Spring is bursting with color at this weekend's Jenelle Hoh...

Every spring and summer, millions of families relocate and thousands fall victim to moving scams - Here's how to protect yourself and your belongings (at 14:30) --- To Your Health: In honor of Mother's Day, what every new and expectant mom needs to know both during pregnancy and afterward (at 22:50) --- Throwback Thursday: Part cookbook, part homage... ''My Mother's Kitchen'' is a loving celebrati...

The state of New Mexico is trying to have social media classified as a public nuisance... But is our illusion of a digital connection really contributing to the reality of physical isolation, or is it actually a symptom of a larger societal problem? (at 14:15) --- Today begins National Nurses Week, with a special tribute to local caregivers by the Flag City Nurse Honor Guard (at 23:27) --- What's...

Children's author and Findlay native Michael Kujawa talks about his new book ''The Magic Stick Box''... A story he's sharing with his hometown over the next several days (at 13:56) --- We celebrate them every day, but especially during National Teacher Appreciation Week... Recognizing all educators do to nurture a love of learning and inspire their students' curiosity and imagination (at 25:12) --...

Monday Motivation: Why ''I Quit'' might be the most important words you hear to start the week (at 13:09) --- From seasoned investors to those just starting out, and even those who haven't started yet... National Investing Day is the perfect opportunity to take the next step toward reaching your long-term financial goals (at 24:38) --- ''Boundless Horizons''... The US Air Force Band of Mid-America...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month... Bikers are 28-times more likely to be killed in an accident, but modern technology is making it safer to enjoy the open road (at 14:05) --- Don't look now, but Mother's Day is almost here... We'll help you find a gift that will be truly meaningful for mom (at 22:24) --- Another collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 43:28)

As Financial Literacy Month wraps up, what have we learned about financial wellness and building solid financial habits that are sustainable beyond April? (at 13:54) --- Throwback Thursday: Second-hand tech is becoming more popular with consumers as prices continue to rise, but there are some caveats... The experts at CNET have advice on shopping smart for refurbished devices (at 21:28) --- Summer...

The counter-argument in the data center debate... Google's manager of data center development responds to our direct questions about the concerns many communities are now raising (at 14:35) --- What's Happening: Some more terrific shows and performances in May as the calendar winds down on the 10th anniversary season at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (at 26:34) --- Around Town: Unique...

With the May primary a week away, and midterm madness about to set in, the Democracy and Public Policy Network in the Department of Political Science at Bowling Green State University has released the results of its latest poll of registered Ohio voters (at 14:03) --- AI and your growing business... Can it help manage the pressures of scaling up? It is just one more challenge adding to the pressur...

FEMA has come through with a major grant to fund two huge flood mitigation projects... and City Council slaps a moratorium on data center development... Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn joins us (at 13:48) --- A little Monday Motivation with the author of ''What I Wish I Knew About Luck: A Crash Course in Turning Aspirations into Achievements'' (at 26:43) --- Around Town: The Van Buren FFA Boosters a...