About this episode
The episode features discussions on a new Western novel, a comedy tour, and summer safety tips.
Award-winning Lancaster-based author Dan Hendrickson returns with Railroad Man: Legacies Son , a sweeping new Western set at a pivotal moment in frontier history. The novel follows Navy veteran Arthur Edwards as he works to extend the railroad across the West while navigating rising tensions between the Crow Nation, railroad interests, and ruthless cattlemen. When a woman he loves is kidnapped, Arthur is pulled into a dangerous rescue that tests his courage, loyalty, and sense of justice. Then, we spotlight comedy icon Craig Ferguson and his Pants on Fire tour stop at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. The Grammy-nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning comedian—best known for hosting The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson —brings his signature wit, storytelling, and unpredictable humor to the stage in a night designed purely for laughter. Finally, In this helpful summertime safety segment, Dr. Peter Kang, Associate Medical Director at UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, shares essential tips to keep you and your family safe all season long. From common warm-weather injuries and illnesses to the risks posed by ticks and mosquitoes, Dr. Kang breaks down what to watch for—and how…
People in this episode
Guests: Dan Hendrickson, Craig Ferguson, Dr. Peter Kang
Topics covered
- Western literature
- comedy
- summertime safety
- railroad history
- health tips
Keywords
- Dan Hendrickson
- Craig Ferguson
- summer safety
- Western novel
- comedy tour
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Appell Center for the Performing Arts, UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care
Books & works: Railroad Man: Legacies Son
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