
The Daily Focus
By WISR 680-am


Master Gardeners
Diana Dallos from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners talks about this year's gardening season and their upcoming plant sale this weekend.

Cars That Hold Value
Kelley Blue Book managing editor Sean Tucker talks about vehicles that hold their resale value.

Effective Saving Techniques
Shikha Narula of Bank of America talks about ways to start saving and tools available to manage money.

Ethan Nicholas
Republican candidate for the 12th Legislative District Ethan Nicholas talks about his campaign ahead of Election Day.

The History of Superman
The author of the new book The Superman Wars, William Bernhardt, joins the show to talk about the creation of Superman and its ongoing legal battles.

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Youth Sports Injuries
Pediatric Sports Medicine specialist Dr. Michael Beasley of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia talks about injuries among kids playing sports.

Kids Day America
Dr. Stu Surkosky visits the show to talk about the 26th annual Kids Day America celebration, which is happening May 9th.

The Andrew Effect
President of The Andrew Effect Candace Kantz and Butler Area School District Director of Special Education Aaron Roylob talk about the new "Structured Dramatic Play" centers coming to the district.

Eye Health
Jeff Todd, Dr. R.V. Paul Chan, and Dr. Amanda Nanasy talk about a variety of eye issues, including presbyopia.

Frauds and Scams
Kathy Stokes of AARP talks about some common scams that are targeting senior citizens.

Guardian Caps
CEO of Guardian Sports Erin Hansen talks about the Guardian Cap and its growing popularity in football.

NFL Draft Preview
Former NFL player David Pollock talks about the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Community Meals Ministry
Volunteers with the Community Meal Ministry talk about this weekend's upcoming gala to support the free community dinners offered throughout Butler.

Pete Babcock
Former NBA executive Pete Babcock talks about the league's history with cultural movements as highlighted in his new book "Courts of Justice."

Cunningham Shanor
Matt Cypher of Cunningham Shanor talks about spring maintenance tips for HVAC equipment, along with other tips to get ready for warmer weather.

Week of the Young Child
Julie Thumma of the Butler County Early Care & Education Council talks about the Week of the Young Child celebration event this Saturday.

Latest on Cherie Mahan Case
Private Investigator in the case of Cherrie Mahan Steve Ridge talks about the latest development, including a recently identified man in the case.

Butler Public Library
Peter Bess of the Butler Library talks about some of the latest updates at the library, along with upcoming activities.

Musical Theater Guild
Patrick Erkman of the Musical Theater Guild talks about their upcoming production of Disaster!

Rural Road Safety Week
James Thiele and Alan Davis of the Butler County Farm Bureau talk about Rural Road Safety Week.

NFL Draft Tailgate at Penn Theater
Ralph McElhaney talks about the upcoming NFL Draft Tailgate Party at the Penn Theater on the first day of the NFL Draft.

Grilled Cheese
Ahead of National Grilled Cheese Day this weekend, TV Chef George Duran talks about what makes this sandwich an American classic.

Andy Amrhein
Local home improvement expert Andy Amrhein offers tips for spring cleaning and his appearance at this weekend's Butler County Home Show.

First Latina Star of Hollywood
Author Barbara Mujica joins the show to talk about her new novel "Miss Del Rio" which tells the story of Hollywood star Dolores del Rio.

New Novel on Art Mystery
Author and historian Roberta Samuels talks about her series of novels, "Lost" "Missing" and "Vanished" that revolve around an art theft in France.

Butler County Sports Hall of Fame
John Enrietto of the Butler County Sports Hall of Fame talks about the inductees into the Class of 2026.

Colon Cancer Screenings
Dr. Eric Shah of the University of Michigan talks about the growing number of colon cancer cases and the importance of getting screened.

Butler Area Flag Football
Members of the newly formed Butler Area Flag Football League talk about the sport's growing impact and the new league for girls to participate in the Butler area.

Pirates Preview
A preview of the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season.

Using Frozen Foods Creatively
Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen talks about ways to create healthy and fresh meals using frozen foods.

Sing Hosanna!
Sing Hosanna! cast members of the upcoming production of The Little Mermaid.

Childhood Vaccinations
Dr. David Hill of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council talks about the importance of childhood vaccinations.

Cars That Hold Value
Kelley Blue Book managing editor Sean Tucker talks about vehicles that hold their resale value.

Butler Musical
Members of the Butler High School Musical talk about their upcoming production of Curtains.

Butler Little Theatre
Jud Stewart joins the show to discuss the Butler Little Theatre's upcoming production of Downstairs.

BC3 Career Fair
Tricia Pritchard of BC3 talks about the college's upcoming Career Fair on March 25th.

An Irish Special
We re-air an interview with Butler's resident Ireland expert, Dave Malarkey.

Butler Co. Soccer Association
Colin Leyland talks about the 50th anniversary of the Butler County Soccer Association.

Musician David Singer
Musician and classically trained clarinet player David Singer talks about his new book From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall.

New Alcohol Guidance
Dr. Frank Spinelli of Reframe talks about the new alcohol guidelines from the Department of Health.

Moniteau Musical
Members of the Moniteau High School musical talk about their upcoming performance of Mary Poppins.

Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Robert Cain of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine talks about the background of osteopathic medicine and the students training in the field.

Becoming a Better Athlete
Dr. Laura Kunces offers insight into the best ways to optimize athletic performance, for athletes of any age.

Weight Loss Planning
Dr. Bruni Nazario of WebMD talks about their new platform to help people in their weight loss journey.

Flooding of Buffalo Creek
Author Isabel Reddy talks about her new book "That You Remember" which tells the story of the tragic flooding disaster in Buffalo Creek, WV.

Covid and Kids
Dr. Teresa Whited, a pediatric nurse expert with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, joins the show to talk about COVID prevention tips.

French Role in WWII
As we hit the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Margie Bucheit talks about her new novel "We Chose Resistance" which tells the story of the French Resistance in WWII.

Cardiac Health For Children
Dr. Maully Shaw of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia talks about cardiac care for children.

Shark Tank Event
Jordan Grady of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce talks about the upcoming Shark Tank Pitch Event, a competition for local entrepreneurs.