On this episode of Our American Stories Ed Currie is an American chili pepper breeder who is the founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company Here's his remarkable story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The James Webb Telescope space photos do not impress Hayes Permar but he does love the fact that the telescope is named after a North Carolinian Also we hear from Carolina Hurricanes President GM Don Waddell and new Canes defenseman Brent Burns after Burns was acquired at the start of NHL Free Agency from the San Jose Sharks Plus is 'ham' overrated underrated or properly right rated Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

Cheri Fuller discusses the important role grandparents play in their grandchildren's lives She offers ideas and tips for engaging the grandkids in fun ways and also methods to stay in touch with children who are far away Receive the book Connect with Your Grandkids for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast connecting-with-your-grandchildren featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

The spotted lanternfly is a pretty insect with speckled outer wings and a splotch of bright red on its inner wings that flashes when it flies But its beauty is a bit deceptive This insect first spotted in Pennsylvania in is considered invasive to North America which means it has the potential to harm the environment and economy The lanternfly will ldquo eat the innards of practically any woody plant rdquo which includes cherry and other fruit trees and leaves a sticky goo that leads to mold mdash killing trees outright or leaving them with little energy to grow fruit [... more]