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Scammers are out there trying to separate us from our stimulus money.  How can we protect ourselves? and how can we recognize the clues that tell us we are about to be scammer?

Tim Harrington is the executive director of the Ability Center of Greater Toledo. We discuss the 100th anniversary of the not-for-profit and plans for the future.

Scott Sylak, Executive Director of the Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, discusses signs we could suffering from stress and anxiety brought on by the pandemic... and steps we can take to alleviate them.

Lori Dixon of Great Lakes Marketing discusses the accuracy of the presidential polling.

Tedd Long is a local author who has just finished a new book about famous people who have visited Toledo in the past - Forgotten Visitors.  It recaps visits by many noteworthy people including Houdini, Wyatt Earp, and Wrong Way Corrigan.

This year the Komen Race for the Cure will be a virtual event. Executive Director Mary Westphal explains.

September is the month we set aside to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, which are 100 percent avoidable if a pregnant woman does not drink alcoholic beverages. The guest is Sister Suzette Fisher from the Double ARC.

The discussion centers on the two income tax issues that will be on the November ballot. 

HR 763, the Energy Innovation Carbon and Dividend Act focuses on reducing carbon emissions. We get background on the bill from Robert  Clark-Phelps, group leader of the Perrysburg chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby

Robin Reese, executive director of Lucas County Children Services, with members of her management staff, discusses a new initiative - the Parent Empowerment Institute. This program offers support not only to parents, but also to kin who are caring for children.  Check their website.

Scott Carpenter discusses what's new with the 17 Metroparks and plans for the future. Did you know there is a "Secret Garden" in one of the Metroparks? And when will the Treehouse Village open?

Consumers are being cheated by pop up adds on the internet, many related to the coronavirus. Dick Eppstein, president of the local BBB, gives us advice on how to spot a scam. The BBB website with live chat is at www.bbb.org/toledo

With scheduled events canceled because of the pandemic, Special Olympics athletes have remained active. My guest is the regional director for Special Olympics, Kelley Watson. Check out the webpage www.lucascountyspecialolympics.org

How comfortable are Toledoans with re-opening knowing that the coronavirus is still out there? Market researcher Dr. Lori Dixon has been asking that question. She shares her survey results and offers some interesting perspectives on the future.

The president of the TARTA board of trustees, Daniel Woodcock, discusses the proposal for the November ballot that changes the major funding source for the transit company from the property tax to a sales tax. We get a look at what issues led to this proposal and a glimpse into the future of public transit should the issue be approved by voters.