All Past Shows during 2006
Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
Compulsive Hoarding

Our guest in an encore show is clinical psychologist Dr. Fugen Neziroglu, author of the book Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding...Why You Save & How You Can Stop. This is a very serious problem. People who engage in compulsive hoarding behaviors begin with an ordinary number of possessions, but as time goes on, the hoarder continues to purchase or collect more items and the items begin to multiply and multiply. This continues until the person is living in chaos, often with their possessions in piles or stacks spread throughout their home and in extreme disarray. Dr. Neziroglu will define the problem in detail and provide some potential solutions.

Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
Lasik Surgery

We’ll talk about the latest regarding Lasik surgery with Dr. Vince Sutton of Sutton, Linder & Sutton.

Wed., Dec. 27, 2006
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!

Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford answering your questions about antiques and collectibles. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Monday, Dec. 25, 2006
Christmas Music
Christmas music.
Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
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!

Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
Book Chat Day

Book Chat Day with friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions. (www.lincolnlibraries.org)

Wed., Dec. 20, 2006
Over-Stressed?

Our guest will be psychologist and author Dr. Edward M. Hallowell. His latest book is entitled Crazy Busy – Overstretched, Overbooked and About to Snap!

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
Home Repairs

From the Best of Problems & Solutions, we’ll feature a show with Jerri Farris, author of the book 10-Minute Energy-Saving Secrets and 10-Minute Home Repairs.

Monday, Dec. 18, 2006
Being Nice in the Business World
From the Best of Problems & Solutions our guest is Linda Kaplan Thaler, co-author of the book The Power of Nice – How To Conquer the Business World with Kindness. Linda and her co-author Robin Koval are at the helm of the Kaplan Thaler Group, one of the fastest growing advertising agencies in the country. In The Power of Nice, through their own experiences and the stories of other people and businesses, they demonstrate why, contrary to conventional wisdom, nice people finish first. (www.thepowerofnice.com)
Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
Raising a Happy Child

Our guest in an encore presentation is Diana Loomans, author of What All Children Want Their Parents to Know – 12 Keys to Raising a Happy Child.

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
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!

Wed., Dec. 13, 2006
The Queen of Clean

Our guest will be the Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean answering your questions about household dilemmas and cleaning problems. One of our callers will win an Oliso iron – which is a value of over $100. (www.queenofclean.com)

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
Etiquette Questions & Answers

Our guest will be etiquette expert and author Peggy Post – of the legendary Emily Post family. She will answer etiquette questions from our listeners. Peggy’s newest book is Excuse Me, But I Was Next…How To Handle the Top 100 Manners Dilemmas.

Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford answering your questions about antiques and collectibles. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
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!

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006
Home Decor

Our guest will be Catherine Bailly Dunne, author of Decorating For All Five Senses.

Wed., Dec. 6, 2006
Wine Information & Questions

Our guests will be Jim and Barb Ballard of James Arthur Vineyards, educating us about different wines and also rules and regulations to consider when sending wine in the mail. They will answer questions from listeners and we’ll also have a $25 gift card to give away from James Arthur Vineyards.

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
Pet Questions

Our guest will be veterinarian Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center answering your pet questions.

Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
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!

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
Record Appraisals

Our guest will be Mighty John the Record Guy taking your record appraisal questions.

Wed., Nov. 29, 2006
Antique Appraisals

Our guest will be antique appraiser Tom Bassett taking your calls about antiques and collectibles. One item per person, please.

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006
Don't Get Scrooged

Our guest is author Richard Carlson, whose book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff is one of the best-selling books of all time. His newest book is Don’t Get Scrooged, in which he takes a light-hearted, yet effective approach on how to enjoy yourself despite the fact that not everyone is as nice as you! Even though this book seems oriented toward the holiday season, the suggestions are designed to help all year long. (www.dontsweat.com)

Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
Making Peace
Our guest in an encore show will be Dr. David Lieberman, author of the book Make Peace With Anyone: Breakthrough Strategies to Quickly End any Conflict, Feud or Estrangement. This book shows you step by step exactly what to say and what to do to bring peace to any situation…whether it's been ten minutes, ten days, or ten years. (www.makepeacewithanyone.com)
Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
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!

Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006
Making Peace

Our guest in an encore show will be Dr. David Lieberman, author of the book Make Peace With Anyone: Breakthrough Strategies to Quickly End any Conflict, Feud or Estrangement. This book shows you step by step exactly what to say and what to do to bring peace to any situation…whether it's been ten minutes, ten days, or ten years. (www.makepeacewithanyone.com)

Wed., Nov. 22, 2006
The Queen of Clean

Our guest will be Linda Cobb, The Queen of Clean, answering your questions pertaining to household dilemmas and cleaning problems. (www.queenofclean.com)

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
Taste of Home Editor

Our guest will be Catherine Cassidy, Editor-in-Chief of Taste of Home. The world’s largest food magazine has just launched one of America’s biggest cookbooks, with 1200 real, everyday recipes, plus 300 tips and how-to hints and more than 1,300 color photos. During the show, we will have one of these cookbooks to give away - and it will also come with a free subscription to Taste of Home magazine! (www.tasteofhome.com)

Monday, Nov. 20, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
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!

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006
Book Chat

It’s Book Chat Day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions.

Wed., Nov. 15, 2006
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!

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006
Turkey Talk

It’s our annual “Turkey Talk” show featuring Mary Torell of the Poultry and Egg Div. of the Nebr. Dept. of Agriculture and Alice Henneman of the County Extension Office answering your questions about turkey preparation and food safety. We’ll have some prizes to give away, as well.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford answering your questions about antiques and collectibles. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Nov. 10, 2006
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!

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
Men's Depression

We’ll visit with clinical psychologist Dr. David Wexler about his book on men’s depression titled Is He Depressed or What?: What to Do When the Man You Love Is Irritable, Moody, And Withdrawn.

Wed., Nov. 8, 2006
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!

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006
Mindless Eating

Our guest will be Dr. Brian Wansink, Director of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. His new book is Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think. His studies were recently featured on ABC’s 20/20. He says most of us don’t overeat because we’re hungry, but because of family and friends, packages and plates, names and numbers, shapes and smells, distractions and distances. Dr. Wansink says that the average person makes around 250 decisions about food every day. Mindless Eating shows what these decisions are and how to make them work FOR you – rather than against you.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
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!

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions

Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers helping you ready your lawn and garden areas for winter.

Wed., Nov. 1, 2006
Cookbook Author

Our guest is Zachary Schisgal, executive editor of Rodale Publishing and author of the book A Man, A Can, A Tailgate Plan – 50 Easy Game-Time Recipes That Are Sure To Please.

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
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!

Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford answering your questions about antiques and collectibles. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
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!

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
Being Nice in the Business World

Our guest will be Linda Kaplan Thaler, co-author of the book The Power of Nice – How To Conquer the Business World with Kindness. Linda and her co-author Robin Koval are at the helm of the Kaplan Thaler Group, one of the fastest growing advertising agencies in the country. In The Power of Nice, through their own experiences and the stories of other people and businesses, they demonstrate why, contrary to conventional wisdom, nice people finish first. (www.thepowerofnice.com)

Wed., Oct. 25, 2006
Parenting Psychologist

Our guest will be psychologist and school consultant Dr. Michael Thompson, who is author of seven books associated with parenting. We will be discussing his books The Pressured Child – Helping Your Child Find Success in School and Life – and also Mom, They’re Teasing Me – about helping your child solve social problems. (www.michaelthompson-phd.com)

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
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!

Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
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!

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
Reading Suggestions

It’s Book Chat Day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some reading suggestions – both fiction and non-fiction. (www.lincolnlibraries.org)

Wed., Oct. 18, 2006
Sleep Consultant

Our guest is the official sleep consultant for Web MD – Dr. Michael Breus. We’ll be discussing his new book Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
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!

Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be antique appraiser Tom Bassett and auctioneer Greg Ford answering your questions about antiques and collectibles. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
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!

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
Record Questions

It’s a return visit from Mighty John the Record Guy to let you know what your old vinyl records are worth. Up to 3 records per person. (www.moneymusic.com)

Wed., Oct. 11, 2006
Friendship with Mr. Rogers

Our guest will be Tim Madigan, author of the book I’m Proud of You – about his friendship with Fred Rogers, known by millions as Mr. Rogers. In 1995 the Fort Worth Star-Telegram assigned Tim Madigan to write a profile of children’s television icon Fred Rogers. What was a routine assignment turned into an enduring friendship between the two men from that day forward. Meet the man behind Mister Roger’s Neighborhood – the ordained minister, the loving husband, father, grandfather and devoted friend.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
Alzheimer's Disease/Pet Questions
In the first part of the program we’ll find out about some special events coming up for caregivers of those who have Alzheimer’s Disease. Our guest will be Christa Yoakum, Program Manager for Madonna’s Alzheimer’s Day Service and Residential Programs. After that we will have our monthly visit with Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical Center and she will answer your pet questions.
Monday, Oct. 9, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
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!

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
Car Care Questions

Our guests will be Bruce Melichar of Melichar 66 and Dick Agee of Agee’s Automotive answering your vehicle repair questions.

Wed., Oct. 4, 2006
Motivational Author

Our guest is motivational speaker and author Victoria Moran, making a return visit to Problems & Solutions. She is the author of 10 books and we’ll discuss everything from putting more adventure and fun back in your life -to finding and expressing more gratitude. (www.victoriamoran.com)

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest is Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers answering your lawn, garden and landscape questions. (www.campbellsnursery.com)
Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guest will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers taking your calls on antiques and collectibles. One item per person, please. (www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
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!

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
Women Who Worry

Our guest will be Dr. Holly Hazlett-Stevens, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada. She will be addressing the topic of excessive worrying and talk about how to stop worry and anxiety from ruining your relationships and your overall daily existence. (Her book is Women Who Worry Too Much.)

Wed., Sept. 27, 2006
Cleaning Questions

Our guest will be Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, taking your calls on cleaning questions and household dilemmas. (www.queenofclean.com)

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006
Friendship
Our guest will be author Joy Carol, talking about her new book The Fabric of Friendship. This book discusses both the benefits and the difficulties that sometimes occur in friendships – and also how critically important friendship is in our lives. Joy is a native of Clatonia, Nebraska – and a graduate of Lincoln Northeast and Wesleyan.
Monday, Sept. 25, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Sept. 22, 2006
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!

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006
Women Who Worry

Our guest will be Dr. Holly Hazlett-Stevens, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada. She will be addressing the topic of excessive worrying and talk about how to stop worry and anxiety from ruining your relationships and your overall daily existence. (Her book is Women Who Worry Too Much.)

Wed., Sept. 20, 2006
Cleaning Questions

Our guest will be Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, taking your calls on cleaning questions and household dilemmas. (www.queenofclean.com)

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006
Friendship
Our guest will be author Joy Carol, talking about her new book The Fabric of Friendship. This book discusses both the benefits and the difficulties that sometimes occur in friendships – and also how critically important friendship is in our lives. Joy is a native of Clatonia, Nebraska – and a graduate of Lincoln Northeast and Wesleyan.
Monday, Sept. 18, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Sept. 15, 2006
Garage Sales

We’ll share an earlier show featuring author Anita Chagaris, author of Garage Sale Gourmet…as she discusses the do’s and don’ts of holding a garage sale AND shopping at garage sales.

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006
Emotional Eating

From the Best of P & S, our guest will be Linda Spangle, a nurse and weight-management coach recognized nationally as a leading authority on emotional eating and other psychological issues of weight management. Her latest book is 100 Days of Weight Loss: The Secret to Being Successful on ANY Diet. (www.100dayschallenge.com).

Wed., Sept. 13, 2006
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!

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006
Pet Questions
Our guest will be Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical answering your pet questions.
Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Sept. 8, 2006
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.

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006
Fibromyalgia

From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest is rheumatologist Dr. Robert Valente of the Arthritis Center of Nebraska giving us the latest information on Fibromyalgia.

Wed., Sept. 6, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers answering your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
Tips for Money Management
From the Best of Problems & Solutions - our guest will be Jean Chatzky, author of the book Pay It Down. Jean is the editor-at-large for Money Magazine and is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show. She was also a featured expert during Oprah’s Debt Diet series this past season.
Friday, Sept. 1, 2006
The Power of the Mind

From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest will be Dr. Gene Cohen, author of the book The Mature Mind – The Positive Power of the Aging Brain. Dr. Cohen is a renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist who tells us that the mind continues to grow and flourish in the second half of life.

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006
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.

Wed., Aug. 30, 2006
Home Decorating Tips
Our guest is Jann Mitchell, author of the book Home Sweeter Home – Creating a Haven of Simplicity and Comfort. Jann covers everything from turning your house into a home by expressive decorating – to establishing family traditions.
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006
Cookbook Author
Our guest will be cookbook author and nutritionist Leanne Ely. Her latest cookbook is Saving Dinner Basics – How to Cook Even If You Don’t Know How. (www.savingdinner.com)
Monday, Aug. 28, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, Aug. 25, 2006
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.

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006
Record Appraisals
Again, back by popular demand, Mighty John the Record Guy will answer your record appraisal questions. Call out and find out what your old vinyl might be worth! (www.moneymusic.com)
Wed., Aug. 23, 2006
Beef Questions
Our guest will be Ann Marie Bosshammer of the Nebraska Beef Council answering your questions about beef selection, preparation and grilling techniques. (www.nebeef.org)
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006
Etiquette of Illness
Our guest is Susan P. Halpern, author of The Etiquette of Illness – What to Say When You Can’t Find the Words. Susan is a social worker and psychotherapist who is a cancer survivor herself and this book is for those who feel awkward and unsure about responding appropriately and compassionately to a friend or relative who is seriously ill and it’s also for people who are themselves dealing with chronic illness, doctor-patient communications – and end-of-life issues.
Monday, Aug. 21, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Aug. 18, 2006
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.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006
Book Chat
Join us for reading suggestions from friends at The Lincoln City Libraries. (www.lincolnlibraries.org)
Wed., Aug. 16, 2006
Friends at Work
Our guest will be #1 New York Times best-selling author Tom Rath, whose latest book is entitled Vital Friends. The book answers questions such as what is the quickest way to ruin a friendship? Do great friendships have anything in common? Are close friendships in the workplace such a bad thing? These are just a few of the questions that Tom Rath of the Gallup Organization asked when he embarked on a massive study about the impact of friendships. His team's discoveries produced Vital Friends, a book that challenges long-held assumptions people have about their relationships. And the team's landmark discovery was that people who have a "best friend at work" are seven times as likely to be engaged in their job. (www.vitalfriends.com)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006
Pet Questions
Our guest will be Dr. Megan Ehlers of Nebraska Animal Medical answering your pet questions.
Monday, Aug. 14, 2006
Immigrants in our Community
Our guest in an encore presentation is Dr. Mary Pipher, author of The Middle of Everywhere. A best-selling author, Mary lives in Lincoln and in this book she gives us a personal look at the refugees and immigrants in our community…their challenges and strengths. Almost all Americans have immigrant ancestors. She shares individual stories and instead of seeing them as hugely different, she shows us how everyone has the same basic needs and desires. She shares how working with refugees enriched her own life in a very special way. (www.marypipher.net)
Friday, Aug. 11, 2006
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.

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006
Bug Questions
Our guest will be Extension Educator Soni Cochran of the County Extension Office answering your bug and wild critter questions.
Wed., Aug. 9, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nursery and Garden Center taking your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006
Hoarding
Our guest will be clinical psychologist Dr. Fugen Neziroglu, author of the book Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding...Why You Save & How You Can Stop. This is a very serious problem. People who engage in compulsive hoarding behaviors begin with an ordinary number of possessions, but as time goes on, the hoarder continues to purchase or collect more items and the items begin to multiply and multiply. This continues until the person is living in chaos, often with their possessions in piles or stacks spread throughout their home and in extreme disarray. Dr. Neziroglu will define the problem in detail and provide some potential solutions.
Monday, Aug. 7, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, Aug. 4, 2006
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.

Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
Cleaning Questions
Our guest is Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, taking your calls on cleaning questions and household dilemmas. (www.queenofclean.com)
Wed., Aug. 2, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006
Men's Health
In an encore show, our guest is Lincoln physician Dr. Peter Howe. We’ll discuss several men’s health issues, including the prevention, detection and treatment of prostate cancer.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Being Likeable
From the Best of P & S, our guest is Tim Sanders, author of the book The Likeability Factor…how important is it to BE likeable and how do you become that way? (www.timsanders.com)
Friday, July 28, 2006
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.

Thursday, July 27, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers answering your lawn, garden and landscape questions. (campbellsnursery.com)
Wed., July 26, 2006
Caregiving
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest will be psychotherapist and author Maryann Schacht. Her book is entitled A Caregiver’s Challenge – Living, Loving, Letting Go. Maryann speaks on this subject from both a professional and personal perspective, as she was the caregiver for her husband when he was terminally ill. She knows firsthand that when someone you love falls seriously ill, your new role as caregiver can feel as frightening as the diagnosis. It’s a tough road to travel alone and this book is written as a support for what lies ahead. (www.caregivers-challenge.net)
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Heart Health and Your Diet
Our guest will be Joe Piscatella, one of the country’s foremost authorities on heart health and President of the Institute for Fitness & Health. Joe’s commitment to a healthy lifestyle started 30 years ago when, at age 32, he underwent coronary bypass surgery. Joe’s newest book is The Road to a Healthy Heart Runs Through the Kitchen. (www.joepiscatella.com)
Monday, July 24, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, July 21, 2006
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.

Thursday, July 20, 2006
Book Chat Day
It’s Book Chat Day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions.
Wed., July 19, 2006
Household Tips
Our guest will be Jerri Farris, author of several home improvement and decorating books. The two we will be featuring are 10-Minute Energy-Saving Secrets – 250 Easy Ways To Save Big Bucks Year Round and also 10-Minute Home Repairs – More Than 200 Fast, Effective Fixes You Can Do Yourself.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Happy Children
Our guest will be Diana Loomans, author of the book What All Children Want Their Parents to Know – 12 Keys to Raising a Happy Child. (www.dianaloomans.com)
Monday, July 17, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, July 14, 2006
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.

Thursday, July 13, 2006
Record Appraisals
Back by popular demand, our guest is Mighty John the Record Guy giving you an instant on-air appraisal of your old vinyl. Find out what it’s worth! (www.moneymusic.com)
Wed., July 12, 2006
Household Tips
Our guest will be Julie Edelman, author of the book The Accidental Housewife - How to Overcome Housekeeping Hysteria One Task at a Time. It's basically Housekeeping 101 for both women AND men who find this all a bit challenging. She will talk cleaning, laundry and organizing - plus meal planning and cooking. Julie is funny and insightful and takes a light-hearted and practical approach to everyday problems with solid solutions.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Pet Questions
Our guest will be veterinarian Dr. Megan Ehlerz of Nebraska Animal Medical Center answering your questions on pet health and pet behavior.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, June 30, 2006
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.

Thursday, June 29, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers answering your lawn, garden and landscape questions. (campbellsnursery.com)
Wed., June 28, 2006
Queen of Clean
Our guest will be Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, taking your questions on cleaning and other household dilemmas. (www.queenofclean.com)
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Coffee & Tea Questions
Our guests will be Dan Sloan and Ken Cavanaugh from The Mill talking coffee, tea and thee. Call in with your questions and we’ll have some Mill gift certificates to give away. (www.millcoffee.com)
Monday, June 26, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, June 23, 2006
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.

Thursday, June 22, 2006
Book Chat Day
It’s Book Chat Day with our friends from the Lincoln City Libraries sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions.
Wed., June 21, 2006
No Flour, No Sugar Diet
Our guest will be the most well-known medical columnist in the country, Dr. Peter Gott, talking about his latest book, Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet. The diet is simple, inexpensive, easy to follow, nutritious – and easy to maintain – without any gimmicks or fads involved. Dr. Gott’s column appears in more than 350 newspapers in the country and he receives more than 10,000 letters a month…many of them on this subject.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Car Care Questions
Bruce Melichar and Dick Agee taking automotive repair questions.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, June 16, 2006
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.

Thursday, June 15, 2006
eBay
We’ll have a return visit and more pointers from Adam Ginsberg, author of the book How To Buy, Sell and Profit on eBay.
(www.adamginsburg.com)
Wed., June 14, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers taking your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Pet Questions
Our guest will be veterinarian Dr. Megan Ehlerz of Nebraska Animal Medical Center answering your questions on pet health and pet behavior.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, June 9, 2006
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.

Thursday, June 8, 2006
Record Appraisals
Mighty John the Record Guy will take your record appraisal questions. Call in and find out what your old vinyl is worth! (www.moneymusic.com or 1-800-653-2258)
Wed., June 7, 2006
Men's Minds
Our guest will be therapist Michael Gurian, author of the book What Was He Thinking? about the way men’s minds work.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Art Linkletter
Our guest will be the legendary Art Linkletter sharing his wisdom and humor on the subject of aging gracefully and joyfully. Mr. Linkletter is coming to Lincoln to speak Friday night in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Seniors Foundation. Tickets are $20 prior to June 9th and $25 the day of the event. It’s 7 p.m. Friday night at the Cornhusker Marriott. Call 441-6179 for information.
Monday, June 5, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, June 2, 2006
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.

Thursday, June 1, 2006
Weight Loss
Our guest will be Linda Spangle, a nurse and weight-management coach recognized nationally as a leading authority on emotional eating and other psychological issues of weight management. Her latest book is 100 Days of Weight Loss: The Secret to Being Successful on ANY Diet. (www.100dayschallenge.com)
Wed., May 31, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Attitudes
From the Best of Problems & Solutions, our guest is Dottie Billington, author of the book Life Is An Attitude…How to Grow Forever Better. (www.adultgrowth.com)
Monday, May 29, 2006
Grief
Our guest in an encore presentation of Problems & Solutions is T. J. Wray, author of Surviving the Death of a Sibling: Living Through Grief When an Adult Brother or Sister Dies. (www.adultsiblinggrief.com)
Friday, May 26, 2006
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.

Thursday, May 25, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers taking your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Wed., May 24, 2006
Cleaning Questions
Our guest will be Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, taking your calls on cleaning problems and household dilemmas. (www.queenofclean.com)
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Parenting
Our guest will be best-selling author and renowned educational consultant Michele Borba. Her latest book is 12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know, in which she examines the growing trend of “over parenting”, its harmful side effects and what we can do to turn it around. (www.micheleborba.com)
Monday, May 22, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, May 19, 2006
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.

Thursday, May 18, 2006
Book Chat Day
Book Chat day with our library friends sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions. (www.lincolnlibraries.org)
Wed., May 17, 2006
Mature Aging
Our guest will be Dr. Gene Cohen, director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University. His latest book is The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain and in it he shares a wealth of scientific research and in depth interviews with older men and women to reveal how the mind continues to grow and flourish well in the second half of life. (Dr. Cohen is speaking in Lincoln at the East Campus Union on May 31st. Tickets are $12.00 and this includes lunch and a chance to hear him speak. Call Lifetime Health at 441-7575.)
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Pet Questions

Our guest will be veterinarian Dr. Megan Ehlerz of Nebraska Animal Medical Center answering your questions on pet health and pet behavior.

Monday, May 15, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Friday, May 12, 2006
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.

Thursday, May 11, 2006
Painting Does and Don'ts

Our guest will be paint expert Matt Glenn of Clocktower True Value and Lincoln True Value answering questions about paint and painting techniques plus he’ll share some general painting do’s and don’ts.

Wed., May 10, 2006
Streetwise Shopping
Our guest will be Anita Chagaris, author of The Garage Sale Gourmet – Streetwise Shopping for Fun, Profit and Home Improvement. (This show was pre-empted by President Bush’s speech a few weeks ago.)
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Peggy Post Etiquette
Our guest will be Peggy Post of the legendary Emily Post Family talking about good manners for kids and proper etiquette for all of us.
Monday, May 8, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest will be pharmacist Dr. Ally taking your calls on prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbs and vitamins.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Happily Married Men

From the Best of Problems & Solutions our guest will be marriage therapist and psychiatrist Dr. Scott Haltzman. His book is entitled The Secrets of Happily Married Men: Eight Ways to Win Your Wife’s Heart Forever. (www.secretsofmarriedmen.com)

Thursday, May 4, 2006
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.

Wed., May 3, 2006
Antique Appraisals
Our guests will be auctioneer Greg Ford of Ford & Ford Auctioneers and antique appraiser Tom Bassett of Bassett’s Appraisal taking your calls on antiques, collectibles and dolls. One item per person, please. (Tom – 484-8143 and Greg – www.fordfordauctioneers.com)
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Lawn & Garden Questions
Our guest will be Dick Campbell of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers taking your lawn, garden and landscape questions.
Monday, May 1, 2006
Bug & Critter Questions
Our guest will be entomologist Barb Ogg from the Lancaster County Extension Office taking your questions on bugs and critters.
Friday, April 28, 2006
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.

Thursday, April 27, 2006
Book Chat Day
Book Chat day with our library friends sharing some of their favorite reading suggestions. (www.lincolnlibraries.org)
Wed., April 26, 2006
Energy
Our guest is Jon Gordon, also known as The Energy Addict.

His latest book is the 10-Minute Energy Solution. His mission is to help people find more energy in all aspects of their life. On his website you’ll find free energy plans and other tools for success to help you increase your mental, physical, and spiritual energy. Why energy? Because everything is energy. It is found in the thoughts we think, the words we say, the foods we eat and the people we meet. When we focus on our energy just about everything in our life can improve. (www.energyaddict.com)

Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Presidential Speech

Problems & Solutions was pre-empted by President Bush's speech. We had a short show with a few Open Phone Day calls.

Monday, April 24, 2006
Pharmaceutical Questions
Our guest