The Smart Talk Radio Network (STRN), a subsidiary of Pollack Companies, is headquartered in Evanston, IL, and co-located within the same studio complex as the GAB Radio Network and WCGO Radio, operating at AM1590 and FM95.9, providing SmartTalk flagship coverage throughout Chicagoland.

Launched in 2019, the Smart Talk Radio Network provides an intelligent alternative to mainstream Talk Radio. Through its carefully blended non-political infotainment focus, Smart Talk Radio provides a market-exclusive, turnkey satellite-delivered 24/7/365 radio network through its exclusive sales, clearance and content alliance with Envision Networks. Cleveland, Ohio-based Envision has grown into one of the industry's leading network Sales, Affiliate Relations and Content Development entities. STRN is committed to developing compelling terrestrial content for the national and international syndication arena, as well as new, innovative and impactful podcast production and distribution through its multiple distribution platforms.

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UPCOMING PROGRAM NOTES

Coming up on Animal Radio: Allan Dixon won the best job in the world. He gets paid to take pictures with animals. Allan has an uncanny ability to "talk" animals into posing for a selfie with him. This might sound like the most privileged, millennial job in the world, but Dixon worked for this role. He'll explain to “Animal Radio” listeners. Plus, people cuddle more with their pets than significant others, we get "tails" from a celebrity pet-sitter, and much more.

Here's what's happening this week on Around The House with Eric G: In Hour 1 we'll tackle water filtration and what are the dos and don’ts of navigating this sometimes confusing subject. Are the phrases “master bathroom” and “master bedroom” something we should be offended by? We’ll also examine whether it’s a good idea to buy that online plumbing fixture and install it in your shower. In Hour 2 we’re going to dive into pool safety and talk about the best locations for those above-ground pool kits. Plus, we’ll discuss some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your air conditioner.

This week on BBQ Nation, we are getting ready for the 4th of July and talking ribs with the man himself, Meathead Goldwyn from AmazingRibs.com. The 4th of July is the biggest day of the year to cook ribs; find out how with Meathead. In the show's second hour we talk with Lynae Oxley Loupe from Sugar Babies. Lynae is a pit master and caterer. You’ve seen her on "Chopped" and "BBQ Pitmasters." She shares her take on BBQ and the BBQ biz. Remember, turn it, don't burn it with "BBQ Nation"!

This week on The Elysabeth Alfano Show sexy Latin Lover, game show host and mega-podcaster Marco Antonio Regil joins Elysabeth to talk about taking Hispanics along with him on his plant-based journey. Plus, she’ll count down her Top Ten Tips for Staying Vegan While Eating Out. It's all on "The Elysabeth Alfano Show" Sunday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central!

Be sure to tune in to Gabby Road with Hannah, Fred & Justin this Sunday from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Central when we talk to talk-show-host-turned-judge Jerry Springer and SNL alumni and actress Nora Dunn!

This week on Married With Microphones JT & Leanne give each other a Relationship Report Card — more couples should try this! Mike Thompson joins and discusses the impact that the pro baseball shutdown is having on minor league teams throughout the country (with Montgomery Biscuits GM Mike Murphy as our special guest), personal life coach Boo Archer lets listeners know how to effectively deal with grief, and special guests from EXIT Realty join with some great insight on health and wellness and why it's directly connected to success! Don't miss it!

This week on The Mike Nowak Show with Peggy Malecki, we wrap up National Pollinator Week with Mary Phillips of the National Wildlife Federation and Jill Utrup from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Minnesota/Wisconsin Ecological Services Field Office. Get ready for a great discussion about beneficial pollinator insects, how you can get help with pollinator conservation as a citizen scientist, ways to plant your own backyard wildlife habitat and how living in a pandemic is affecting home gardening trends. Oil pipelines are in the news this week as a Michigan judge Thursday temporarily shut down the damaged Enbridge Line 5 twin pipelines, which run through the Straits of Mackinac. In the show's second hour, Liz Kirkwood of FLOW (For Love of Water) and SurfRider Foundation’s Mitch McNeil join us to give an update on the case, ongoing legal efforts to permanently cease operations on Line 5 and the potential impacts of pipelines on the Great Lakes. Meteorologist Rick DiMaio also stops by with his weekly forecast and a look at climate news. Tune in for gardening, green living and environmental reporting, and a whole lot of fun, Sunday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 Central!