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This is part two of an interview with Doug Taylor, a veteran of the War in Vietnam. Here, Doug recounts more details of daily life during wartime. He also talks of his readjustment on returning home in November of 1970, the completion of his college degree, and the beginning of a long career as an employee of East Tennessee State University, where he still works today.

This week's episode is about getting ready to go to the veterinarian. Many times the veterinarian gets a huge amount of information from the pet's history. The more information you can gather beforehand, the easier it will be for the veterinarian to determine what's wrong.

Everybody loves a new puppy! As soon as you get one, once you've sort of settled in, you should contact your veterinarian for a "new puppy" visit. This is very important for the health and care of your new puppy. Dr. Allen talks about vaccines and some other tips for your new animal friend's future.

This program originally aired on Veterans Day weekend 2023. United States Army veteran Doug Taylor recounts the story of his service in Vietnam, beginning with the receipt of his draft notice the day after Christmas in 1968. Taylor is currently Associate Dean for Student Affairs at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine. He is an alumnus of ETSU, having finished his degree after his military service.

Kristen Combs, Director of Communications and Social Strategies for Visit Knoxville, discusses things to see and do in and around Tennessee’s third largest city, including some improvements being made at the Sunsphere. She is the author of the book 100 Things To Do in Knoxville Before You Die, published by Reedy Press. Visit Knoxville is the official Convention and Visitors Bureau for Knoxville and Knox County.

Dr. Allen discusses diseases he sees in dogs that are often signaled by changes in urination or thirst. Several of these are very common, such as urinary tract infections. There are things you can notice ahead of time to help your veterinarian identify the problem.

This week's episode is about choosing the right dog and dog breed for your personal situation. It may seem like a no-brainer, but it's amazing how many times folks visit the animal hospital with problems with their pet, only to find out they have chosen the wrong dog for their lifestyle. Dr. Allen gives some guidance for picking the right dog for you.

Fred visits with Rebecca Henderson. She is the author of two books: Serving With Significance and Thoughts on Turning Sixty-Five. She also compiles the "Today In History" column for the Johnson City Press and the Kingsport Times News. She has created a new column called "Get Involved" that also runs in the Johnson City Press. Fred talks with Rebecca about the columns and the history of the region.

Skin is something every pet comes in with. But sometimes, pets get skin problems, caused by a whole variety of reasons, which Dr. Allen will talk about.

In this interview from our archives, Fred visits with the late Hanes Lancaster Jr., the founding general manager of WJHL-TV in Johnson City. The station signed on the air in October of 1953 and is now celebrating its 70th anniversary. Fred and Hanes talk about the early history of television and a major obstacle that WJHL had to overcome in order to get on the air.