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Problems & Solutions

Welcome to Problems and Solutions! You can listen to the show each weekday at 9:10am on 1240AM KFOR as Cathy Blythe brings you a variety of guests to give you information you can use in every aspect of your life.

Problems and Solutions has been the recipient of first-place awards for service to community from both the Nebraska Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. Cathy also won the prestigious MARCONI Award from the National Association of Broadcasters in September of 2002 -- recognized as the National Medium Market Personality of the Year for overall excellence in broadcasting. She won another Marconi for National Personality of the Year - along with her morning show co-host at the time, Ward Jacobson - in September of 2005.

To reach Problems and Solutions, you can e-mail us at cathy@threeeagles.com


07/25/2008 The Power of Nice
Our guest in an encore show is Linda Kaplan Thaler,author of The Power of Nice - How To Conquer the World with Kindness.
07/24/2008 Best Of Problems and Solutions
This is a Best of Problems & Solutions Show featuring the legendary Heloise with some of her favorite household tips.
07/23/2008 Dental Health
Our guest in an encore presentation is Lincoln dentist Dr. Jim Ganser of Optimal Dental. We'll discuss some do's and don'ts for our dental health - and we'll also find out what’s new in dentistry.
07/22/2008 Open Phone Day
This is our only Open Phone Day this week. Call in with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
07/21/2008 Antiques and Collectibles
Our guests in studio to appraise your antiques and collectibles will be antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett's Appraisal Service and Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers (Tom - 484-8143 and Greg - www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
07/18/2008 Diet
Our guest in an encore presentation is Charles Stuart Platkin, considered to be one of the foremost authorities on weight loss and nutrition. He has a nationally syndicated newspaper column called The Diet Detective and the book featured today is The Automatic Diet. (www.dietdetective.com)
07/17/2008 Book Chat
Book Chat Day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries who will be highlighting some great beach and vacation reading. You may link to the Lincoln City Libraries archives of featured Problems & Solutions books through our website at www.problemsandsolutions.net.
07/16/2008 Open Phone Day
This is our only Open Phone Day this week. Call in with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
07/15/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions
Call in with your pharmaceutical questions for our Problems & Solutions pharmacist, Dr. Ally.
07/14/2008 Facinating People
We'll continue our Fascinating People series on Problems & Solutions with former Mayor Helen Boosalis and her daughter, Beth Boosalis Davis. Beth has written a wonderful book entitled Mayor Helen Boosalis - My Mother's Life in Politics - which is brand new this week.
07/11/2008 Clearing Clutter
Our guest in an encore presentation is noted organizational expert Peter Walsh, known well for his appearances on both the Oprah Winfrey Show and his own hit show "Clean Sweep" on the TLC Network. Peter has been on Problems & Solutions in the past to discuss his book "It’s All Too Much" - and he’s back to focus in on his brand new book, "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?" His theory is that if we can clear out the excess consumption in our lives we can, in turn, clear out the clutter in our kitchens, on our plates, and ultimately, in our bodies. (www.peterwalshdesign.com)
07/10/2008 Lawn and Garden
Call in with your lawn, garden and landscape questions for Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers.
07/9/2008 Open Phone Day
This is our only Open Phone Day this week. Call in with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
07/8/2008 The Queen of Clean
Linda Cobb, The Queen of Clean will help you sort through your cleaning problems and household dilemmas. Call in with your questions for the Queen. We’ll also have a gift sack from Four Star full of her favorite cleaning products to give away to one of our callers. (www.queenofclean.com)
07/7/2008 Antiques and Collectibles
Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett's Appraisal Service will appraise one of your antiques or collectibles on the air. (Tom - 484-8143 and Greg - www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
07/4/2008 Best of Problems & Solutions
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we'll share the words of wisdom of life coach and motivational speaker Cheryl Richardson, talking about her book Take Time for Your Life. (www.cherylrichardson.com)
07/3/2008 Rescuing Our Children from the Culture of Hyper-Parenting
Our guest is international best-selling author Carl Honore will join Cathy to talk about his newest book, entitled Under Pressure - Rescuing Our Children from the Culture of Hyper-Parenting. Carl says there is a new movement inspiring us to slow down, trust our instincts and enjoy our kids without trying to micro manage every aspect of their lives. (www.carlhonore.com)
07/2/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions
Pharmacist Dr. Ally will answer your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
07/1/2008 Money Saving Ideas
You'll receive some terrific money-saving ideas from Steve and Annette Economides. They are the authors of America's Cheapest Family and The Home Economiser newsletter. (www.homeeconomiser.com)
06/30/2008 Best of Problems & Solutions
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we'll feature cookbook author Phyllis Good, talking about her book Fix It & Forget It - 5 Ingredient Favorites. She has sold more than 9 million cookbooks and has been a guest on Problems & Solutions several times.
06/27/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
06/26/2008 Lawn & Garden
Your lawn, garden and landscape questions will be answered by Dick Campbell of Campbell's Nurseries and Garden Centers. Call in and visit with Dick!
06/25/2008 Heart Health
Our guest will be Lincoln cardiologist Dr. Ryan Whitney of Bryan LGH Heart Institute. Dr. Whitney will discuss the questions raised by Tim Russert's recent sudden death and we'll also talk about a new study regarding coffee consumption and heart health.
06/24/2008 The Blue Zones
Our guest will be researcher Dan Buettner who has written a book entitled The Blue Zones, about the four areas in the world where people live the longest and it is "quality" long life.
06/23/2008 Antiques and Collectibles
Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and Tom Bassett of Bassett's Appraisal Service will be in to answer your questions regarding antiques and collectibles. (Tom - 484-8143 and Greg - www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
06/20/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
06/19/2008 Record Appraisals
Mighty John the Record Guy will give you on-air appraisals of your old vinyl records. Call in and find out what they're worth! (www.moneymusic.com 1-800-654-1967)
06/18/2008 The Power of Appreciation
We'll feature one of our favorite authors from 2007 - Mike Robbins, author of Focus on the Good Stuff - The Power of Appreciation. You will have opportunity to win a personally autographed copy of the book.
06/17/2008 Pet Health and Pet Behavior
Veterinarian Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center will answer your questions about pet health and pet behavior.
06/16/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions
Pharmacist Dr. Ally will be in studio to answer your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
06/13/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
06/12/2008 Lawn & Garden
Call in with your lawn and garden questions for Dick Campbell of Campbell's Nurseries and Garden Centers.
06/11/2008 Living a Long Life
Our guest is researcher and author Dan Buettner, author of the book The Blue Zone. Blue Zones are places in the world where higher percentages of the populations live astoundingly long lives... able to retain health and vitality well into their 80s, 90s and 100s. Their secrets are found in the everyday things they do: the foods they eat, the company they keep and their very perspectives on life. Dan identifies 5 things you can do right now to add at least 12 more good years of life.
06/10/2008 The Queen Of Clean
Linda Cobb, The Queen of Clean joins us to take your questions regarding household problems and cleaning dilemmas. (www.queenofclean.com)
06/9/2008 Antiques and Collectibles
We'll discuss antiques and collectibles with antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett's Appraisal Service and auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers. (Tom - 484-8143 and Greg - www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
06/6/2008 Shed Your Stuff, Change Your Life
Our guest will be author and professional organizer Julie Morgenstern. Her new book is When Organizing Isn't Enough: Shed Your Stuff, Change Your Life.
06/5/2008 Open Phone Day
It's an Open Phone Day. Call in with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
06/4/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions
Pharmacist Dr. Ally will be in to answer your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
06/3/2008 Local Author
Lincoln author Mary Jane Nielsen joins us to talk about her books Life In Lincoln and A Street Named "O". Because of so many requests, A Street Named "O" is now available again, after being out of print the last year. We'll have copies of both to give away.
06/2/2008 Cookbook Authors
Our guests are well-known Lincoln chefs Sean Carmichael and Maggie Pleskac, authors of the book Dueling Chefs - a Vegetarian and a Meat Lover Debate the Plate.
05/30/2008 Astronauts & Space!
We'll replay our interview with NASA astronaut Clay Anderson, Ashland native.
05/29/2008 Secrets of Happily Married Women
Our guest is psychologist Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of the book The Secrets of Happily Married Women.
05/28/2008 Open Phone Day
This is our only Open Phone Day this week. Call in with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
05/27/2008 Antique Appraisals
Find out the worth of your antiques and collectibles by calling in to visit with antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford. Feel free to contact Tom at 402-484-8143. Feel free to contact Greg at: www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
05/26/2008 The Best of Problems and Solutions
From the Best of Problems and Solutions, our guest will be Dr. Stephen Post, author of the book Why Good Things Happen to Good People - How to Live a Longer, Healthier Happier Life by the Simple Act of Giving. Dr. Post was in Lincoln to speak at First Plymouth a few months ago. (www.whygoodthingshappen.com)
05/23/2008 Open Phone Day
Call with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
05/22/2008 Record Appraisals
Our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy to answer your questions about what your vinyl records are worth. (www.moneymusic.com)
05/21/2008 Lawn & Garden Topics
Our guest is Dick Campbell of Campbell's Nurseries and Garden Centers to answer your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
05/20/2008 Overused Phrases and Annoying Words
Our guest is Paul Yeager, author of a book titled Literally, The Best Language Book Ever Written. (www.languageandgrammar.com)
05/19/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions Answered
Pharmacist Dr. Ally answers your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
05/16/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. If you'd like to send an e-mail request ahead of time, go to www.problemsandsolutions.net and click on Contact Us.
05/15/2008 Book Chat
It's Library Book Chat Day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions and our theme is mysteries.
05/14/2008 Lowering Cholesterol without Medication
Dr. Janet Bond Brill makes a return visit to Problems & Solutions to discuss her book Cholesterol Down - 10 Simple Steps to Lower Your Chojlesterol in 4 Weeks Without Prescription Drugs.
05/13/2008 Pet Health and Pet Behavior
Find out the answers to your questions about pet health and pet behavior with Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
05/12/2008 Antiques and Collectibles
Find out what your antiques and collectibles are worth witn antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers. (Greg - www.fordfordauctioneers.com and Tom - 484-8143)
05/9/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
05/8/2008 Lawn, Garden, and Landscape Questions
Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers will join us in studio to answer your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
05/7/2008 Skin Cancer Prevention
We’ll talk about skin cancer prevention and other related subjects with Lincoln dermatologist Dr. Geoffrey Basler of South Pointe Dermatology.
05/6/2008 Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro - PLUS - Bobby Flay
We’ll have a two-part “fascinating people” edition of Problems & Solutions.  In the first part we’ll visit with Lindsay Papenhausen of Lincoln who participated in a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa this past February.  Later in the program Food Network star and famed chef Bobby Flay will join us by phone to share some of his best grilling tips for the months ahead.
05/5/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions with Dr. Ally
Find out the anwers to your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, and vitamins by calling in to visit with our favorite pharmacist, Dr. Ally.
05/2/2008 Open Phone Day
Call with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
05/1/2008 Sleep or Lack Thereof
Sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus, author of the book Beauty Sleep (formerly titled Good Night - The Sleep Doctor's 4 Week Program). (www.yourbeautysleep.com)
04/30/2008 Hearing Problems & Solutions
We'll talk about preventing hearing difficulties and options you have if you already have trouble with your hearing. Our guest in the studio is Ray Christensen of Christensen's Audiology.
04/29/2008 Bugs and Critters
Entomologist Dr. Barb Ogg from the Lancaster County Extension Office will be in to answer your questions on bugs and critters. For info on their termite workshop coming up in early May, call 441-7180.
04/28/2008 Antiques and Collectibles
Greg Ford and Tom Bassett are in studio to assess your antiques and collectibles. One item per person, please. (Tom - 484-8143 and Greg - www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
04/25/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, CLICK HERE to email Cathy a question for the show. Don't forget to include your name and phone number so we can let our listeners help you!
04/24/2008 Lawn, Garden, and Landscape Questions
Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers will join us in studio to answer your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
04/23/2008 Geneology and Your Family History
We’ll discuss tracing your family roots with genealogists Cynthia Monroe and Marsha Stewart. How do you even know where to begin? These two may be able to help you. You’ll also learn more at the Nebraska State Genealogical Society’s 31st Annual Conference on May 2nd and 3rd at The Southeast Community College Continuing Education Center, 301 So. 68th St. Place. Call 437-2700 for more details.
04/22/2008 The Queen Of Clean
Let the Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb, answer your questions about household problems and cleaning dilemmas. Call in and visit with her, and check out more of her tips on the front page of ProblemsAndSolutions.net!
04/21/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions with Dr. Ally
Find out the anwers to your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs, and vitamins by calling in to visit with our favorite pharmacist, Dr. Ally.
04/18/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, CLICK HERE to email Cathy a question for the show. Don't forget to include your name and phone number so we can let our listeners help you!
04/17/2008 HDTV - What is it?
You can find out everything you want to know about high definition televisions as we welcome Alfred Poor, known as the HDTV Professor. He is the author of "Professor Poor’s Guide to Buying HDTV." Alfred has also been a contributing editor to PC Magazine for more than 20 years. You can find out more about him at: www.hdtvprofessor.com
04/16/2008 The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Desperation Dinners
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest is cookbook author Alicia Ross, co-author of "Desperation Dinners" and "Desperation Entertaining". Check out her website www.desperationdinners.com for more details. Or check out her books on the Problems and Solutions bookshelf! In the latter portion of Problems & Solutions, we will carry the Pope’s message live from the White House.
04/15/2008 Pet Questions
Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center will be in to answer your pet questions.
04/14/2008 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal Service. (Contact Tom at 402-484-8143. Feel free to contact Greg at: www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
04/11/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, CLICK HERE to email Cathy a question for the show. Don't forget to include your name and phone number so we can let our listeners help you!
04/10/2008 Vinyl Record Appraisals
Mighty John the Record Guy is back to let you know the value of your vinyl records. Call in and visit with him! And check out more info from Might john at: www.moneymusic.com
04/9/2008 Lawn, Garden, and Landscape Questions
Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers will join us in studio to answer your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
04/8/2008 De-Clutter & Cleanup with Peter Walsh
Our guest is noted organizational expert Peter Walsh, known well for his appearances on both the Oprah Winfrey Show and his own hit show "Clean Sweep" on the TLC Network. Peter has been on Problems & Solutions in the past to discuss his book "It’s All Too Much" – and he’s back to focus in on his brand new book, "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?" His theory is that if we can clear out the excess consumption in our lives we can, in turn, clear out the clutter in our kitchens, on our plates, and ultimately, in our bodies. Check out his website, www.peterwalshdesign.com for more details. Or check out his books on the Problems and Solutions bookshelf!
04/7/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions with Dr. Ally
We celebrate our favorite pharmacist, Dr. Ally with her 200th appearance on Problems & Solutions! Dr. Ally will be joined for the celebration by having her Dad, pharmacist Jake Dering from Crete, join her in the studio. Together they will answer your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
04/4/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
04/3/2008 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Contact Tom at 402-484-8143. Feel free to contact Greg at: www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
04/2/2008 Astronuats & Space!
Cathy will be back in studio, with a VERY special guest -NASA astronaut Clay Anderson! Originally from Ashland, Mr. Anderson not only will discuss his experience in space, with Cathy and listeners, but also the whirlwind he has experienced since coming back to earth!
04/1/2008 The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Graduation and Moving Into The Professional World
Cathy announces her retirement by being away! [Happy April Fool's Day!]
In fact, Cathy's finishing up her meetings with Oprah, so we’ll share a past show featuring Sue Morem, author of the books "101 Tips for Graduates" and "How to Gain the Professional Edge". Check out more details on her books at: www.suemorem.com
03/31/2008 The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Women Who Worry
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll feature the book "Women Who Worry Too Much" with author Dr. Holly Hazlett-Stevens. She is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Nevada.
03/28/2008 The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Garage Sales
Garage sale season is upon us and we’ll replay the show with Anita Chagaris, author of the book "The Garage Sale Gourmet." She shares pointers for having a successful garage sale and also for being a good garage sale shopper.
03/27/2008 The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Emotional Eating
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest is Linda Spangle, author of the book, "Life is Hard, Food is Easy." She has some very insightful thoughts to share about the problem of emotional eating. check out her book and more tips for better eating at: www.weightlossjoy.com
03/26/2008 The Best Of Problems & Solutions - Men's Depression
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll discuss men’s depression. The featured book is titled "Is He Depressed or What?" We'll be talking with the author Dr. David Wexler. Check out an excerpt from the book yourself HERE
03/25/2008 The Queen Of Clean
Let the Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb, answer your questions about household problems and cleaning dilemmas. Call in and visit with her, and check out more of her tips at her website: www.queenofclean.com
03/24/2008 Pharmacy Questions
Pharmacist Dr. Ally will be in to answer your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
03/21/2008 Open Phone Day
Call with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let some of our listeners help you.
03/20/2008 Book Chat Day
It’s book chat day with our library friends sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions. If you've missed some of our previous choices, check the online bookshelf at http://www.problemsandsolutions.net
03/19/2008 Autism
Our subject is autism, which affects one in 150 children. We’ll be joined in the studio by Becky Olander and Carolyn May, Founder of Carita’s Place.
03/18/2008 Your Pets!
You’ll have an opportunity to ask your pet questions as we welcome in Dr. Megan Ehlers (EE-lerz) of Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
03/17/2008 Antiques and Collectibles
Your questions on antiques and collectibles will be answered by Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal Service and Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers.
03/14/2008 Open Phones
Call with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
03/13/2008 Lawn and Garden Topics
Spring must be just around the corner because Dick Campbell of Campbell's Nurseries and Garden Centers will start back with his regular visits. Call in with your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
03/12/2008 The Incredible, Edible Egg!
Leading up to Easter, we'll talk about the incredible edible egg with Mary Torell of the Poultry and Egg Div. of the Ag. Dept. and Don McNamara of the National Egg Board. (www.enc-online.org)
03/11/2008 Pharmacy Questions
Pharmacist Dr. Ally will be in the studio to answer your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
03/10/2008 Wedding Etiquette & Living Healthier and Longer
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, in the first half Anna Post of the legendary Emily Post family will discuss wedding etiquette. Her latest book is Wedding Parties. (www.emilypost.com) In the second half, you'll hear the words of wisdom of Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of You - Staying Young. He is the health expert featured regularly on the Oprah Winfrey Show. (www.realage.com)
03/7/2008 Open Phone Day
03/6/2008 Eye Care Questions
Dr. James Kirchner from Eyecare Specialties to answer your questions
03/5/2008 Children and Money
Dr. Neale Godfrey joins us in a conversation about children and money.
03/4/2008 First Lady Sally Ganem
We’ll get to know First Lady Sally Ganem and also find out her plans for a forthcoming cookbook.
03/3/2008 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
02/29/2008 Open Phone Day
02/28/2008 Record Appraisals
Our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy answering your record appraisal questions. (www.moneymusic.com or 1-800-654-1967)
02/27/2008 Fish Preparation
We’ll visit with some folks from the HyVee meat department about proper selection and preparation of different kinds of fish.
02/26/2008 The Queen of Clean
Call in and visit with Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean about your household problems and cleaning dilemmas. (www.queenofclean.com)
02/25/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest is pharmacist Dr. Ally to visit with you about your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
02/22/2008 Open Phone Day
02/21/2008 The Food Wizard
The Wizard of Food, Dr. Myles Bader (BAY-dur) will discuss two of his most popular books The Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets and Club the Bugs and Scare the Critters. If they are flying, crawling, burrowing or sneaking in, this book has a natural solution for the problem without using chemicals. Dr. Bader is frequently seen on QVC.(www.mypalpublishing.com)
02/20/2008 Jim McKee
Jim McKee will visit with Cathy on two varying subjects. First, we’ll talk coin collecting and then we’ll move on to discuss Jim’s book, Visions of Lincoln, which features a fascinating historical narrative of Lincoln and includes stunning photographs by photographer Joel Sartore.
02/19/2008 Why Good Things Happen
You’ll have a chance to hear author Stephen Post talk about his book Why Good Things Happen to Good People: The Exciting New Research that Proves the Link Between Doing Good and Living a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life. Stephen Post is speaking at First Plymouth Church, 20th & “D” on Feb. 28th at 7 p.m. (www.whygoodthingshappen.com)
02/18/2008 Blood Pressure
You’ll have an opportunity to learn about those important blood pressure numbers and what they mean as we welcome cardiologist Dr. Ryan Whitney of the Bryan/LGH Heart Institute to Problems & Solutions.
02/15/2008 Open Phone Day
Call in with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
02/14/2008 Dentistry
You’ll have an opportunity to find out what’s new in dentistry with Lincoln dentist Dr. Jim Ganser and dental hygienist Sherri Elliott of Optimal Dental.
02/13/2008 Secrets of Happily Married Women
The sleep show has been postponed until later in the month. Our guest today is Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of the book The Secrets of Happily Married Women. Have you ever asked your husband to do the laundry, but then complained about the way he did it? According to Dr. Haltzman, a little praise for the help, rather than a discourse on separating delicates from sweat socks, will encourage your husband to help more around the house. He also explains why men don’t respond well to long conversations or detailed explanations and how leaving a reminder about a birthday or anniversary can be the best way to keep your husband from forgetting both. He’s also written a book about The Secrets of Happily Married Men which has been featured before on Problems & Solutions. (www.secretsofmarriedmen.com)
02/12/2008 Cardiology & Pet Questions
In the first part of the show we visit with cardiologist Dr. Todd Tessendorf about fishing and cardiology! (Call 481-8886 for info on the presentation Wed. night.) After that, call in with your pet questions for Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
02/11/2008 Alzheimer’s Disease
We’ll discuss Alzheimer’s disease with Karen Noel of the Alzheimer’s Association Great Plains Chapter and Jim Cook, in his 50s and diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.
02/8/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
02/7/2008 Antique Appraisals
Tom Bassett joins us to appraise your antiques and collectibles.
02/6/2008 Mindless Eating
In today's Problems and Solutions re-run, Cathy speaks with Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think.
02/5/2008 Overscheduled Children
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll share an insightful show about the subject of kids – and families – who just have too much going on. The featured book is The Overscheduled Child – Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap and our guest is the co-author, Nicole Wise. The authors encourage parents to turn the lens inward and ask themselves what messages they are sending – not just with their words, but with their behavior. They say it’s never too late – or too early – to reflect on our values and what we really want for our children.
02/4/2008 Urology
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, Lincoln Urology Specialist Dr. Peter Howe discusses important men’s health issues.
02/1/2008 Appreciation
Our guest will be motivational speaker Mike Robbins, author of Focus on the Good Stuff – about the power of appreciation. (www.mike-robbins.com)
01/31/2008 Loving Interventions
Debra and Jeff Jay talk about their book, Love First: Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction.
01/30/2008 Poems & Wellness Expert
Our guest in an encore presentation of Problems and Solutions is Dr. Michael Thompson, author of Best Friends, Worst Enemies. The book is about childhood relationships and the parent's role.
01/29/2008 Cookbook Author
Join Cathy is a repeat show with Alicia Ross, and her new cookbook, "Cheap. Fast. Good."
01/28/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest is pharmacist Dr. Ally to visit with you about your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
01/25/2008 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
01/24/2008 Wills & Estates
Wills and Estates Lawyer Les Kotzer joins us to talk about his book The Family War –about dealing with estate disputes – and most important, avoiding them in the first place. (thefamilywar.com)
01/23/2008 Record Appraisals
Our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy answering your record appraisal questions. (www.moneymusic.com or 1-800-654-1967)
01/22/2008 Pet Questions
Call in with your pet questions for Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center. (www.namcvet.com)
01/21/2008 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
01/18/2008 Saying No & Elvis Impersonator
If you have trouble saying NO, this show is for you. Our guest is Dr. Nanette Gartrell, author of My Answer Is No (If That’s Okay with You). Are you afraid you’ll hurt the people you care about if you say NO to them? Do you have trouble setting limits at work? Do you have trouble saying NO to an invitation even when you’re completely exhausted? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, this show is for you! In the second half of the show, we'll feature Little E, an Elvis impersonator from Lincoln.
01/17/2008 Book Chat Day
It’s book chat day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some favorite reading suggestions.
01/16/2008 South Beach Diet & Open Phones
In the first half, renowned cardiologist and author Dr. Agatston joins us by phone to talk about his book The South Beach Heart Health Revolution...Cardiac Prevention That Can Reverse Heart Disease and Stop Heart Attacks and Strokes. In the second half, we’ll have Open Phones. This is your only Open Phone opportunity this week.
01/15/2008 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest is pharmacist Dr. Ally to visit with you about your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
01/14/2008 Wedding Ettiquette & Dr. Oz
In the first half we’ll visit with Anna Post of the legendary Emily Post family about wedding etiquette and wedding parties – from the engagement to the reception and everything in between. Her new book is entitled Wedding Parties, published by Harper Collins. (www.emilypost.com). In the second half of Monday’s show, you’ll hear the words of wisdom of Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of You – Staying Young…The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty. He is the health expert featured regularly on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
01/11/2008 Open Phone Day
01/10/2008 Yoga
Our guest is Kimberly Beyer-Nelson, certified yoga instructor, who will be discussing two upcoming yoga seminars this Saturday at Bryan/LGH LifePointe. (Call 481-8886.)
01/9/2008 Antique Appraisals
Your antiques and collectibles will be appraised by Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett's Appraisal Service. One item per person, please. (Tom - 484-8143 and Greg - www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
01/8/2008 Lowering Your Cholesterol
We'll feature another popular show from 2007 with registered dietitian and nutritionist Dr. Janet Bond Brill, author of Cholesterol Down, in which she shares 10 simple steps to lowering your cholesterol in 4 weeks. (www.cholesteroldownbook.com)
01/7/2008 TLC's Peter Walsh
From the Best of the Best of Problems & Solutions, Peter Walsh, Professional Organizer from TLC's hit series Clean Sweep. We'll discuss his book, the New York Times bestseller It's All Too Much - an easy plan for living a richer life with less stuff. (www.peterwalshdesign.com)
01/4/2008 Caregiving
We’ll share an encore show featuring the book A Caregivers Challenge by MaryAnn Schacht. A Caregiver's Challenge offers a roadmap and survival guide. You'll discover how to deal with your new role in this book filled with resources, recommendations, exercises, and questions to explore. As she shares her own experiences, Maryann Schacht leads you and supports you through this rough journey. Maryann Schacht worked with families in crisis for many years. This book developed out of her own experience caring for her terminally ill husband.
01/3/2008 Life Tributes
In this Best of Problems & Solutions show, we take a look at the legacy of your life and creating meaningful life celebrations with Debbie Way and Bonnie Pratt, creators of Life Tributes in cooperation with Ropers. One of their most popular presentations is It's My Funeral And I'll Play Jazz If I Want To! Creating the Celebration of a Lifetime. Debbie also shares some of the wisdom from her presentation on Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? She talks about how to turn the transfer of sentimental items into a meaningful event and reminds us that preserving relationships is more important than fighting over who gets what.
01/2/2008 Downsizing
Our guest in an encore show is architect and author Sarah Susanka who was in Lincoln last fall for a presentation at Southeast Community College. Sarah is well known for her “Not So Big” concept. She will explore the fact that everything today is super-sized – even supposedly “green” houses, which often come in packages more suited to a small community than an environmentally sensitive couple. She also will share some insights about the roots of our all-consuming lifestyle and what we can do to find the sense of home we’re really looking for. Her featured books in this show are The Not So Big House and The Not So Big Life. (www.sarahsusanka.com)
01/1/2008 Fill Your Bucket
We’ll start off the New Year with some important words of wisdom from Tom Rath of the Gallup Organization. We’ll feature the book he co-wrote with his grandfather, the late Don Clifton, entitled How Full Is Your Bucket? How did you feel after your last interaction with another person? Did that person -- your spouse, best friend, coworker, or even a stranger -- "fill your bucket" by making you feel more positive? Or did that person "dip from your bucket," leaving you more negative than before? How Full Is Your Bucket? reveals how even the briefest interactions affect your relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Tom is originally from Lincoln. (www.bucketbook.com)
12/31/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Pharmacist Dr. Ally will be in to answer your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
12/28/2007 Open Phone Day
12/27/2007 Alternative Therapies
We'll be joined by Alan E. Smith, author of the book UnBreak Your Health - the Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Therapies. In his book he covers more than 135 subjects from the newest technology to ancient therapies. (www.unbreakyourhealth.com)
12/26/2007 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
12/25/2007 Christmas Day
Christmas music and programming.
12/24/2007 Christmas Music
Cathy's favorite Christmas songs.
12/21/2007 Open Phone Day
12/20/2007 Cleaning Questions
Call in and visit with Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean about your household problems and cleaning dilemmas. (www.queenofclean.com)
12/19/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest is pharmacist Dr. Ally to visit with you about your questions regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
12/18/2007 Bullying
Our guest in an encore presentation is Sam Horn, author of the book Take the Bully by the Horns. She talks about how to stop unethical, uncooperative, or unpleasant people from trying to run your life.
12/17/2007 Focus on the Good Stuff
We’ll replay a favorite show of Cathy’s featuring motivational speaker Mike Robbins talking about his book Focus on the Good Stuff - the Power of Appreciation.
12/14/2007 Open Phone Day
12/13/2007 Record Appraisals
Our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy answering your record appraisal questions. (www.moneymusic.com or 1-800-654-1967)
12/12/2007 Dieting
Our guest is Charles Stuart Platkin, also known as the Diet Detective. He discusses his new book The Diet Detective's Calorie Bargain Bible. We especially want to zero in on keeping eating under control during the holidays. (www.dietdetective.com)
12/11/2007 Scary News
Our guest is Lorna Knox, author of the book Scary News, which helps parents talk to their children about the scary news in the world today.
12/10/2007 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
12/7/2007 Organization
Professional Organizer, Peter Walsh, of TLC fame, talks about his book It is It's All Too Much - An Easy Plan for Living A Richer Life with Less Stuff. (www.peterwalshdesign.com).
12/6/2007 Open Phone Day
12/5/2007 Remembering Life in Lincoln
Lincoln author Mary Jane Nielsen unveils her brand new book Life in Lincoln…As We Remember It…hot off the presses. We’ll have some copies to give away.
12/4/2007 Cookbook Author
Anne Byrn, the Dinner Doctor and the Cake Mix Doctor, is back with another fine cookbook. This one is entitled What Can I Bring? in which she shares over 200 recipes perfect for potlucks, picnics, dinner parties, church socials and cookouts. She even shares etiquette tips for working in someone else’s kitchen.
12/3/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally answering your calls regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
11/30/2007 Open Phone Day
11/29/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
It’s our last radio visit of the year (until spring) with Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers so call in and visit with Dick and get your questions answered.
11/28/2007 Dueling Chefs
Two well-known Lincoln chefs-Maggie Pleskac and Sean Carmichael will be in the studio to talk about their new book Dueling Chefs – A Vegetarian and a Meat Lover Debate the Plate.
11/27/2007 Antique Appraisals
You’ll have a chance to find out what your antiques and collectibles are worth. Call in and visit with antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
11/26/2007 What Kids Want
We’ll share an encore show featuring Betsy Taylor of the Center for the New American Dream talking about her book What Kids Really Want That Money Can’t Buy. (www.newdream.org)
11/23/2007 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
11/22/2007 Appreciating Your Life
For Thanksgiving we will air a show from November of 2006 in memory of author Richard Carlson, who passed away suddenly at age 45 three weeks after this interview. Dr. Richard Carlson was much beloved and best known for his book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. His philosophy was to cherish and celebrate every day you have on this earth. It is appropriate that we share this on Thanksgiving, as his message was so much about having gratitude for the blessings in your life.
11/21/2007 Open Phone Day
11/20/2007 Pet Questions
Call in with your pet questions for Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center. (www.namcvet.com)
11/19/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally answering your calls regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
11/16/2007 Open Phone Day
Call with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. You may also e-mail your request through our website at www.problemsandsolutions.net.
11/15/2007 Book Chat Day
It’s book chat day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing reading suggestions that all have some kind of a holiday theme…both fiction and non-fiction.
11/14/2007 Simple Steps for Happy Holidays
We’ll talk about simple steps to a luminous holiday season with life coach Kris Thaller of the Lincoln Life Coaching Center. We’ll also tap into Kris’s expertise in the area of exercise and fitness.
11/13/2007 Antique Appraisals
It’s your opportunity to find out what one of your antiques or collectibles is worth by calling in to visit with antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
11/12/2007 Cleaning Tips
Call in and ask the Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb about your household and cleaning dilemmas. We’ll have a gift bag of her favorite products to give away, courtesy of Four Star Drug. www.queenofclean.com
11/9/2007 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you're looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. You may also e-mail a request through our website at www.problemsandsolutions.net.
11/8/2007 Cleaning Questions
Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, will be with us to answer your questions about cleaning and household dilemmas.
11/7/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
Dick Campbell of Campbell's Nurseries and Garden Centers will take your lawn and garden questions.
11/6/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Pharmacist Dr. Ally will take your questions pertaining to prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
11/5/2007 Turkey Talk
It's our annual Turkey Talk & Thanksgiving food show with Alice Henneman of the County Extension Office and Mary Torrell of the Poultry & Egg Division of the Nebraska Ag Dept. We'll have good information and prizes, too. We're giving away a regular turkey, a smoked turkey and two new turkey cookbooks. (472-2051)
11/2/2007 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
11/1/2007 Raising Healthier Children
Dr. David Elkind, Professor of Child Development at Tufts University, will discuss his latest book The Power of Play – about how spontaneous, imaginative activities lead to happier, healthier children. Dr. Elkind is also the author of the best selling book The Hurried Child – Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon.
10/31/2007 Television Options
We’ll sift through the confusion of HDTV, LCD, DLP, plasma and all the choices we have in today’s TVs. Our guests are Steve Peters from Ernie’s and Tom Huff from Schaefer’s. We’ll talking about how to avoid mistakes when you’re purchasing a high definition television...plus, how big is big enough?
10/30/2007 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
10/29/2007 Parenting Tips
Parenting expert and award-winning author Dr. Michele Borba will share with you the most frequent friendship problems that children experience and how to solve them. Her book is titled Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me. (www.micheleborba.com)
10/26/2007 Open Phone Day
10/25/2007 Record Appraisals
It’s time for Mighty John the Record Guy to join us again and tell you what your old records are worth. Call in and visit with him and describe the record in detail. (www.moneymusic.com)
10/24/2007 Motivational Speaker
Author and Motivational Speaker Kate Braestrup will discuss her upcoming speaking engagement in Lincoln at First Plymouth on Tuesday, Oct. 30th. The name of her presentation is “From Death to Life…Learning to Love, Live and Have Faith Again. Kate had to learn to cope with the sudden death of her husband, a Maine state trooper, 10 years ago. She has many important thoughts to share about what friends and family members go through while waiting for news about their lost loved ones and how to help them cope. Her book is titled Here If You Need Me.
10/23/2007 Pet Questions
Our guest is Dr. Megan Ehlers taking your questions about pet care and behavior.
10/22/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest is Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescriptions, over the counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
10/19/2007 Open Phone Day
Call with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help.
10/18/2007 NE Beef
We’ll talk beef with Kaiti Roeder of the Nebraska Beef Council. Call in with your questions! (www.nebeef.org)
10/17/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers is in to answer your lawn and landscape questions.
10/16/2007 Automotive Questions
Your automotive repair questions will be answered by Dick Agee of Agee’s Automotive and Bruce Melichar of Melichar 66.
10/15/2007 Antique Appraisals
You’ll have an opportunity to get an appraisal from auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford and antique appraiser Tom Bassett answering your questions on antiques and collectibles. (www.fordfordauctioneers.com and Tom – 484-8143.)
10/12/2007 Open Phone Day
Call with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service leave your phone number. You may also e-mail us through our website at www.problemsandsolutions.net.
10/11/2007 The Power of Appreciation
You’ll have a chance to hear author Mike Robbins talk to us about his new book Focus on the Good Stuff – the Power of Appreciation. We live in a culture that focuses on so much of the “bad stuff” today and many of us are so critical of ourselves that we are our own worst enemies. He is a big proponent of practicing the art of appreciation.
10/10/2007 Life Celebrations
We’ll take a look at the legacy of your life and creating meaningful life celebrations with Debbie Way and Bonnie Pratt, creators of Life Tributes in cooperation with Ropers. Tonight they have a seminar called It's My Funeral And I'll Play Jazz If I Want To! Creating the Celebration of a Lifetime. We’ll also have Debbie share some of the wisdom from her presentation on Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? She’ll talk about how to turn the transfer of sentimental items into a meaningful event and will remind us that preserving relationships is more important than fighting over who gets what.
10/9/2007 Cleaning Tips & Answers
It’s your opportunity to visit personally with Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean. (We’ll have a gift sack of The Queen’s favorite cleaning products to give away, courtesy of Four Star Drug.)
10/8/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Pharmacist Dr. Ally will be in to answer your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
10/5/2007 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, hints and money-saving ideas.
10/4/2007 Tailgate Recipes
Our guest is cookbook author Zachary Schisgal of Men’s Health Magazine talking about his book A Man, A Can, A Tailgate Plan – 50 Easy Game Time Recipes That Are Sure To Please. (www.menshealth.com)
10/3/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
Dick Campbell of Campbells Nursery & Garden Center will answer your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
10/2/2007 Our Super-size Country
Our guest is architect and author Sarah Susanka who will be speaking in a presentation at Southeast Community College on Thursday evening. Sarah is well known for her “Not So Big” concept. She will explore the fact that everything today is super-sized – even supposedly “green” houses, which often come in packages more suited to a small community than an environmentally sensitive couple. She also will share some insights about the roots of our all-consuming lifestyle and what we can do to find the sense of home we’re really looking for. (Oct. 4th at 7 p.m. SECC – 88th & “O”. Tickets are $19. Call 437-2700.) We’ll have two tickets to give away for this event.
10/1/2007 Antique Appraisals
Your antiques and collectibles will be appraised by antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
09/28/2007 Open Phone Day
09/27/2007 Lower Your Cholestrol
We'll share again a previous Problems & Solutions show that resulted in lots of positive comments. Dr. Janet Brill talks about her book Cholesterol Down - with 10 ways to lower your cholesterol in four weeks without medication.
09/26/2007 Alzheimer's Walk
With the Alzheimer's Memory Walk coming up this Sunday, we will dedicate our P & S show to that topic with three special guests. Karen Noel joins us from the Alzheimer's Association, along with Jim Cook who has himself been diagnosed with early Alzheimer's Disease and Linda Oliver, caregiver for her husband Mike Oliver, who has early onset Alzheimers. Mike and Linda are in their 50s. (The Memory Walk is this Sunday at Antelope Park - registration at noon and opening ceremonies at 1.)
09/25/2007 Cookbook Author
Phyllis Good of the Fix It and Forget It Cookbook fame has another new cookbook out and available now, entitled Fix It and Enjoy It Diabetic Cookbook: Stove Top and Oven Recipes for Everyone! These books are really just about healthy eating - for diabetics and for all of us.
09/24/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally answering your calls regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
09/21/2007 Open Phone Day
09/20/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers answering your lawn, garden and landscape questions. (www.campbellsnursery.com)
09/19/2007 Record Appraisals
Our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy answering your record appraisal questions. (www.moneymusic.com or 1-800-654-1967)
09/18/2007 Painting Techniques
Call in with your paint questions for Matt Glenn of Glenn’s True Value Hardware. The last time Matt was on, we had so many people who wanted to find out about paint, techniques and painting supplies that we’re inviting him back to give us more solutions. We’ll also have a couple $25 gift certificates to giveaway in a drawing at the end of the show.
09/17/2007 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
09/14/2007 Food Psychologist
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll feature food psychologist and author Dr. Brian Wansink, who is Director of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. His book (now available in paperback) is titled Mindless Eating and he creates some startling awareness of how much, what and why we’re eating – often without even realizing it. His findings will astound you – and he’ll provide solutions, too! (www.mindlesseating.org)
09/13/2007 Writing Personal Notes
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, author Sandra Lamb discussing her book Personal Notes: How to Write from the Heart for any Occasion. (www.sandralamb.com)
09/12/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Dr. Ally will be in studio to answer your pharmaceutical questions.
09/11/2007 Pet Questions
Call in with your pet questions for Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
09/10/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
Your lawn and garden questions will be answered by Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers. (www.campbellsnursery.com)
09/7/2007 Open Phone Day
09/6/2007 Eye Care Questions
Call in with your questions about eye health as we welcome Lincoln optometrist Dr. James Kirchner from Eyecare Specialties. (www.eyecarespecialties.com)
09/5/2007 Heal Your Headache
Our guest is Dr. David Buchholz, the author of "Heal Your Headache, the 1-2-3 Program".
09/4/2007 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
09/3/2007 Finding Yourself
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest is Dr. Helene Brenner, author of the book I Know I’m In There Somewhere, in which she addresses the problem of many people…doing so much for others that you don’t take good care of yourself.
08/31/2007 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
08/30/2007 Sugar Shock
You will learn some eye-opening things about the consumption of sugar in our country. We’ll visit with Connie Bennett, holistic health counselor and former sugar addict. Her book is entitled Sugar Shock and she co-wrote it with internationally recognized cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra. (www.sugarshock.com)
08/29/2007 Bug & Critter Questions
If you have questions about bugs and critters, call in and visit with entomologist Barb Ogg from the County Extension Office. (www.lancaster.unl.edu – 441-7180)
08/28/2007 What Men Need to Know
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, you’ll hear some good advice written especially for adolescent boys from author Bill Zimmerman. The name of his book is 100 Things Guys Need to Know, which contains good wisdom for guys of all ages, actually.
08/27/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally answering your calls regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
08/24/2007 Open Phone Day
08/23/2007 Cleaning Questions & Tips
If you have a cleaning problem or household dilemma, call in and visit with Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean. (www.queenofclean.com)
08/22/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers answering your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
08/21/2007 Peripheral Vascular Disease
You’ll have an opportunity to find out what peripheral vascular disease is…it affects many people. Our guest is Dr. Thomas Whittle of Lincoln Surgical Group to talk about the various methods of diagnosis – plus treatment and surgical options. (Dr. Whittle is speaking tonight in a free presentation at Bryan LGH Medical Center. Call 481-8886 to reserve a seat.)
08/20/2007 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
08/17/2007 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
08/16/2007 Book Chat Day
Book Chat Day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions.
08/15/2007 Henry Winkler & Police Chief Tom Casady
In the first half of Problems & Solutions, you’ll have an opportunity to hear Cathy’s interview from last April with Henry Winkler, affectionately known as the Fonz on Happy Days. In recent years he has authored the Hank Zipzer series of children’s books. Hank is a reflection of Henry in his growing up years. Henry himself was not diagnosed with dyslexia until he was 31 years old.

In the second half, an interview from last spring with Lincoln Police Chief Tom Casady giving sound advice to parents and grandparents on what you need to know to keep our young people safe.
08/14/2007 Fast and Easy Home Repairs
You’ll receive lots of great do-it-yourself pointers in this Best of Problems & Solutions show with author Jerri Farris. Her books are 10-Minute Home Repairs and 10-Minute Energy Saving Secrets.
08/13/2007 Parenting Advice
From the Best of Problems and Solutions, you can hear Dr. Michele Borba, author of many parenting books including this featured one - Don’t Give Me That Attitude. (www.micheleborba.com)
08/10/2007 A Healthier You
From the Best of P & S - Renowned physician and author Dr. Michael Roizen, co-author of You – The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body That Will Make You Younger and Healthier. (www.realage.com)
08/9/2007 Cookbook Author
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, cookbook author Alicia Ross, shares wisdom and recipes from her cookbook Cheap. Fast. Good! The book features 275 recipes for great, family-pleasing dishes, most of which take under 25 minutes to prepare and average out to cost less than $2 a serving. (www.desperationdinners.com)
08/8/2007 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
08/7/2007 Record Appraisals
Our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy answering your record appraisal questions. (www.moneymusic.com or 1-800-654-1967)
08/6/2007 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
08/3/2007 Open Phone Day
Call us with your problems, solutions, handy hints and money-saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. Go to Contact Us to email a question. Don't forget to include your name and phone number!
08/2/2007 Painting Questions
If you have paint problems and questions, get the solutions from Matt Glenn of Glenn’s True Value Hardware.
08/1/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers answering your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
07/31/2007 Car Care Questions
We’ll talk automotive repair with Bruce Melichar of Melichar 66 and Dick Agee of Agee’s Automotive. Call in with your questions.
07/30/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally answering your calls regarding prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
07/27/2007 Open Phone Day
07/26/2007 Saving Nebraska's Treasures
Today’s Problems & Solutions Show is tied in with a show airing tonight at 9 p.m. on NET called “Saving Nebraska’s Treasures”. Our guests in studio are Julie Riley from the Ford Conservation Center in Omaha and Michele Wolford, director of the NET documentary. Julie will also be happy to take your calls and give advice on preserving your family treasures.
07/25/2007 Being a Smart Consumer
You’ll learn how to be a smart consumer. Our guest is from a new magazine put about by the Consumer Reports organization. It’s called ShopSmart. Our guest is Deputy Editor Betsy Wiesendanger.
07/24/2007 Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
07/23/2007 Slowing Life Down
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, you’ll learn the how and why of slowing down with Karl Honore, author of In Praise of Slowness.
07/20/2007 Open Phone Day
Call with your problems, solutions, hints and money saving ideas. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. You may also e-mail us a request through our website at www.problemsandsolutions.net.
07/19/2007 Cleaning Questions
Call in with your cleaning questions and household dilemmas and get the answers from Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean. (www.queenofclean.com)
07/18/2007 Love & Lincoln
In the first half you’ll hear from author Victoria Moran who zeroes in on personal solutions to overeating, overspending, and looking for love in all the wrong places. (Her latest book is Fat, Broke and Lonely No More – Personal Solutions to overeating, overspending and looking for love in all the wrong places. www.victoriamoran.com)

In the second half, you’ll be treated to a visit with Lincoln author Mary Jane Nielsen about her book A Street Named “O”. We’ll also have some copies to give away.
07/17/2007 The Energy Addict Comes to Lincoln!
Motivational speaker Jon Gordon will help you get energized in this encore presentation about his book The Energy Addict. Jon is speaking in Lincoln on Wednesday, July 25th at Woods Auditorium at Union College from 10 a.m. to noon in a free presentation. (His newest book is The Energy Bus and his website is www.energyaddict.com)
07/16/2007 Pharmaceutical Questions
Get your questions answered about prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins by pharmacist Dr. Ally.
07/13/2007 Open Phone Day
Call with your problems, solutions and hints. If you’re looking for a product or service, leave your phone number and let our listeners help. You may also e-mail your request through our website at www.problemsandsolutions.net)
07/12/2007 Lawn & Garden Questions
Your lawn and garden questions will be answered by Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers. (www.campbellsnursery.com)
07/11/2007 Sleep Issues
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest will be Dr. Michael Breus, author of the book Good Night – The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health. (www.yoursleepcoach.com)
07/10/2007 Pet Questions
Your pet questions will be answered by veterinarian Dr. Megan Ehlers (ee-lerz) of Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
07/9/2007 Antique Appraisals
You may have your favorite antique or collectible appraised by calling in to visit with auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal Service. One item per person, please. (Tom -484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
07/6/2007 Timeless Wisdom on Life
Renowned physician and author Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine & Miracles shares his wisdom in this timele