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Noted Appalachian writer Jim Minick turns his attention to the Midwest and chronicles the near destruction of Udall, Kansas, which was struck by a tornado on May 25, 1955. Minick’s 2023 book is called Without Warning. Its title reflects the fact that the town’s residents were given no advance notice by the weather bureau that a tornado was approaching. Over 80 people were killed, and nearly 200 buildings were destroyed or damaged.

Heart disease is a fairly common problem in older dogs. Dr. Allen talks about heart problems that can affect our canine companions and treatments.

We visit a cemetery in Jonesborough, Tennessee, where the first burial occurred in 1801. The cemetery is believed to contain a mass burial site used during the cholera epidemic of 1873. Historian Anne G'Fellers Mason shares stories of the Rocky Hill Cemetery and the role it played in the town's history.

Dr. Allen talks about a few common surgeries in animals, such as spaying and neutering, tumor removals, orthopedic surgeries, and a lot more! He clues us in on why these are sometimes needed and sometimes just a good idea in general.

We go beyond the familiar Christmas carol to learn more about King Wenceslas, from George WB Scott. He is the author of a new historical novel, The Good King, that tells the story of King Wenceslas, his good works, and the intrigue that led to his assassination. The setting is Bohemia in the 10th century.

Eyes are one of those things that you don't wait a few days to slowly check out. Eye problems can go south in a hurry. Dr. Allen talks about some common eye problems and treatments.

With the number of homeless people on the rise in Northeast Tennessee, we visit a storefront church in Kingsport that has been addressing homeless issues and other community needs for over 10 years. Our guest is The Reverend Will Shewey, a United Methodist minister who says Shades of Grace seeks to serve the four Ls: the last, the least, the lost, and the lonely.

Sometimes we just don't have time to fit everything into the episode. Here are a few of the unaired questions from previous episodes.

We talk with Hank Thomas, one of the 13 original Freedom Riders, who rode Greyhound and Trailways buses throughout the South to protest racial segregation. Thomas was on board the bus that was firebombed by a Ku Klux Klan-led mob on May 14, 1961, in Anniston, Alabama. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Hank Thomas is now 82.

This week's episode is about things that cause indoor cats stress and anxiety, some of the behaviors associated with stressed-out cats, and steps you can take to make your cat more relaxed.