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Where Killers Lurked: The Pacific Northwest’s Deadly History

In the 1970s and 80s, the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest became the unlikely backdrop for some of America’s most notorious serial killers. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser, who grew up near Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds, revisits this dark chapter to dig deeper into why this region became a hotspot for violent crime. Guest Information: Caroline Fraser, author, Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers. Links for more info: Amazon: Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the […]

July 20, 2025

Health

Edible Sunscreen: Can You Eat Your Sun Protection?

Edible sunscreens have become a hot topic, but can SPF gummies replace your normal sunscreen? Dr. Susan Massick explains how UV rays cause damage throughout our body and what type of protection will be most effective. Guest Information: Dr. Susan Massick, Dermatologist, Associate Professor of Dermatology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Links for more info: The Ohio State University: Dr. Susan Massick X: @SusanMassickMD LinkedIn: Dr. Susan Massick The post Edible Sunscreen: Can You Eat Your Sun Protection? […]

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From Sunrise To Last Call: The Women Behind The Counter

Diners are an American staple. It’s where you stop for a piece of pie and a cup of coffee from coast to coast. But small, mom and pop diners are slowly disappearing to larger chains. We uncover how old-school waitresses at these are key to communities and what it’s like being in this industry for 40, 50 or 60+ years. Guest Information: Candacy Taylor, author, Counter Culture: The American Coffee Shop Waitress. Links for more info: Amazon: Counter Culture: The […]

July 20, 2025

Health

From Weight To Career Success, How Your Genes Can Predict Your Future

Can your genes predict how much money you’ll make in your career? Dalton Conley, a sociologist, explains how our genes can be predictive of all aspects of our life – from BMI to who we’re friends with – in his new book, The Social Genome. Would you want to know the odds your genes have predetermined about life outcomes? Guest Information: Dalton Conley, Author, The Social Genome, Henry Putnam University Professor in Sociology, Princeton University Links for more info: Princeton […]

July 20, 2025

Music

Van Halen releases remastered version of ‘Balance’ track ‘Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)’

RhinoVan Halen has released a newly remastered version of the track “Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)" from the upcoming 30th anniversary expanded reissue of their 10th studio album, Balance.In a post on Instagram, Sammy Hagar, who was the frontman on Balance, noted, “I love this song so much that I'm afraid to play it live!”In addition to the remastered song, the video for the track has been remastered in HD.Balance (Expanded Edition) will be released Aug. 15 as a two-LP/two-CD/Blu-Ray set […]

July 18, 2025

Music

Jeff Lynne thanks fans for their support following cancellation of final ELO show

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame)Jeff Lynne has given fans an update following the cancellation of the last two shows of ELO’s tour, including their BST Hyde Park show in London on July 13, which was supposed to be the band’s last ever show.“I am now at home recuperating,” Lynne writes on Instagram. “I was absolutely gutted to have to cancel the final two shows.”He adds, “I send my heartfelt thanks to all of the fans as well […]

July 18, 2025

Entertainment

Late-night TV hosts react to ‘Late Show’ cancellation

CBS Photo Archive via Getty ImagesLate-night TV hosts and celebrities are reacting to news of the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the entire franchise, effective May 2026.Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, reshared Colbert’s on-air announcement about the cancellation in an Instagram Story, voicing his support for Colbert while criticizing Late Show host network CBS.In an Instagram Story, Jimmy Fallon said he was “shocked” by the show cancellation announcement and praised his fellow late-night […]

July 18, 2025

Music

Roger Waters shares ‘Have a Cigar’ performance clip from upcoming concert film

Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music VisionRoger Waters has shared another performance clip ahead of the upcoming theatrical release of his concert film, This Is Not a Drill - Live from Prague the Movie.The latest is a performance of the Pink Floyd track “Have a Cigar,” which appeared on the band’s 1975 album, Wish You Were Here.This Is Not a Drill - Live from Prague the Movie was recorded during Waters’ May 25, 2023, show at O2 Arena in the Czech Republic. […]

July 18, 2025

Entertainment

Kate Beckinsale shares tribute honoring late mother Judy Loe

Jon Furniss/WireImage via Getty ImagesKate Beckinsale has shared a tribute to her late mother, Judy Loe.The actress mourned the death of her mom in a post shared to Instagram on Thursday. Loe died on Tuesday, July 15, at age 78. The British actress was known for her roles in TV shows such as General Hospital, Inspector Morse, Casualty and Holby City.In her tribute post, Beckinsale wrote she did not want to post this news, but that she did because she […]

July 18, 2025