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It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The stories driving the news every day, presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Norm Mitry joins the show for his weekly insights into the healthcare industry.

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Easton Renwick has been very successful as an amatuer, and now professional, golfer. He also is highly-regarded as a golf instructor. Now, the Punxsutawney native has started a company to manufacture his own line of custom putters. Renwick was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show on KDKA Radio to talk about the new company, it's Pittsburgh ties, and when his new line of putters will be available to the public.

It's the Drive at Five for Thursday, December 21, 2023. The stories driving the news each and every day. The Drive at Five is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

There is a new attraction in the Strip District. The Heinz History Center unveiled the 35 foot tall Heinz Ketchup bottle that used to be part of Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now it can be seen at 12th and Smallman Streets in downtown. Andy Masich, president and CEO of the Heinz History Center, says the bottle is now very close to one of the goalposts from Three Rivers Stadium. The bottle was used for 21 years, pouring its contents down the scoreboard when the Steelers entered the red zone.

College students have wrapped up the fall semester and are home for winter break, but what should they be doing with that time away from campus. Dr. John Rindy, Assistant Vice President for Career and Academic Progress at Slippery Rock University, joined the Rick Dayton Show to talk about what they can do to get some much-needed rest, but also to start working on things to prepare them for life after college.

What does it take to have an amazing marriage? Why do so many people end up being frustrated and disappointed that the spark has gone out of their marriage? Brad Rhoads says it is because if "you do nothing, that's what you are going to get." Rhoads is the CEO and Founder of Grace Marriage -- and says there are many things you can choose to do to have the marriage you always dreamed about having.

It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The stories driving the news each and every day. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Dan Zangrilli joins Colin Dunlap in studio to talk about a shooting incident outside his home in Brookline.

It's the Drive at 5 for Monday, December 18, 2023. All the stories driving today's news. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh

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Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam joins Colin Dunlap to respond to allegations made against her.

With the arrival of the holidays, many will be enjoying wonderful food and drink with dear friends and family. Alison Morris is the CEO and Founder of Francey, Not Fancy, and she is a certified sommelier. She was a guest on the Rick Dayton Show to talk about how to pair wines with your favorite dishes. She also provides some wonderful advice about using wine as a gift for the holidays.

It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

It's the Drive at Five for Monday, December 11, 2023. The Drive at Five is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

An Orange County school in Florida took away students' phones for the school day. Students are a lot more engaged in discussions without their phones. One school is seeing great results without phones at students' disposal. Could we see this more often? What is the downside of not having phones? Students can pay more attention and possibly learn more because they are focused. We heard from callers on what should happen with students and their phones in school. One exception is for medical conditions and keeping them in their backpack. A caller thinks taking phones away from students at school will help them socialize and have a better experience in class.

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It's the Drive at 5 for Wednesday, November 6, 2023. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

New research from the American Cancer Society says sticking to your scheduled mammograms can significantly reduce your risk of death from breast cancer. Moreover, women who got all the scheduled mammograms had a 66% to 72% reduced risk of breast cancer death. Dr. Matt Miller, MD joined the Rick Dayton Show to talk about the new research numbers and why early detection is critical. He also talked about when is the right time for women to start their annual breast mammograms.

The Allegheny County Medical Society is conducting a Scrubs Clothing Drive during the month of December. Everything that is donated will go to Dress for Success Pittsburgh. That makes a very big difference for the non-profit because it means they won't have to purchase scrubs for ladies who need them. Tanya Vokes is the CEO of Dress for Success Pittsburgh. She was a guest on the Rick Dayton Show talking about what a blessing this December drive is for her organization.

There are many challenges to getting a Masters degree. For many, they are already working full-time, and that makes it hard to go to class. For others, the cost of the training/classwork is prohibitive. For others, there may be academic challenges of getting into advanced degree programs. That's where the University of Pittsburgh's Masters in Data Science comes in. Dr. Adam Lee tells the Rick Dayton Show there is no admissions process. Enroll, get a B or better in your first class, and you are in. Secondly, the program is available on-line to give flexibility in scheduling. Finally, it costs just $15,000 which is 38% more affordable than the average on-line graduate program.

Providence women's basketball player and Hampton native Laryn Edwards joined the show. Laryn was promoted from being a grad assistant to being a player again this season due to having one year of eligibility left. What has the experience been like for her in the Big East?

It's the Drive at Five for Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The Drive at Five is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

President & CEO of Heritage Valley Health System Norm Mitry joined the show. Amazon is trying to break into the health field with telehealth.

Psychologist Dr. Carmen Harra joined the show. Dr. Harra explained how to best communicate during the holidays and connect with other people. How do you make it the most wonderful time of the year?

It's the Drive at Five for Monday, December 4, 2023. The Drive at Five is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Dr. Raghu Tadikamalla, cardiologist at AHN, joined the show. Reducing salt intake can help reduce blood pressure. A new study details information about salt reduction and how it effects our food, not just from a salt shaker. 1.5 teaspoons was dropped in the study, but people would need to make their own food. Taste buds would need to adapt. What's most realistic to lower salt? Eat LESS foods with salts and MORE vegetables.

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It's the Drive at Five for Thursday, November 30, 2023. The Drive at Five is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

People are not getting married as much as they used to and as young as they used to. Why? People blame financial reasons. Some callers are scared to get married because they don't want to get divorced and lose assets. Others rave about the importance and meaning of marriage.

It's the Drive at Five for Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The Drive at Five is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Dr. Matt Markel, CEO of Spartan Radar, joined the show. Dr. Matt discussed autonomous cars and where we are in the self-driving space. Are self-driving cars a good thing?

It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh

Norm Mitry joins the show for his weekly segment. This week's topic: workplace vaccinations.

For the past 50 years, The University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR) has been working on the issue of housing in and around the city of Pittsburgh. To celebrate its anniversary, UCSUR is holding an important discussion at the University Club on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. It is called "Housing in the 21st Century: Challenges and Solutions." Dr. Sabina Deitrick, PhD was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show to talk about the event and why these discussions are so critical in today's day and age.

Most people would argue that there is a difference between giving some money to a charity and being a philanthropist. But Les Winston tells The Rick Dayton Show that is not necessarily true. Winston says there is a section of the IRS code that allows people to create trusts that will give them considerable tax advantages and income while they are alive. It also will create a philanthropic gift to the organization of your choice upon your death.

It's the Drive at Five for Monday, November 27, 2023. The Drive at Five is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Norm Mitry from Heritage Valley Health System joins the show to talk about COVID vaccine fatigue.

How many times have you created a To Do List, only to get done with the day and realize you didn't accomplish one thing on it? Boris Blum was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show. He is a Performance Consultant who is an expert in what he calls "the art of taking action." He says we need to ask ourselves questions like "why does this matter?" and have a clear picture of what you want to accomplish. It won't be easy, but he says by being intentional, you can change and get more done.

Ageism is alive and well, and Jessica Kriegel joined The Rick Dayton Show to say it is a much larger issue than many of us think. She points out that even the use of terms like Millenial, Gen X, Gen Z, or Baby Boomer contains layers of ageism. Whether intended or not, those terms may contain layers of discrimination which has been outlawed in the workplace. Kriegel is the Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners and travels the country discussing issues like ageism with companies of all sizes.

It's the Drive at Five for Monday, November 20, 2023. The Drive at Five is brought to you by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just a few days away, Karen Donovan, Senior Associate Dean at Duquesne University joined Rick Dayton on KDKA to talk marketing. She anticipates many sales on Friday -- averaging about 25 percent off retail price. She also says convenience, Buy Now/Pay Later options, and Buy On-Line/Pick-up at store alternatives. She says spending for the 2024 holiday season is predicted to be in the range of $9.8 billion.

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Singer/Songwriter and current Producer and Director for the Christmas Wonderland, Mark Milovats, joined Rick today to talk about the upcoming production in Downtown Pittsburgh to help celebrate Christmas.

With the Holidays around the corner, many people give their time to help provide for people all around the region. One of those organizations is Toys For Tots. Jen Neilson joined Rick Dayton to talk about how she is hoping to help the Pittsburgh area this year.

It's the Drive at Five for Thursday, November 16, 2023. The Drive at Five is brought to you by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

For the last 48 years, the American Cancer Society has held its Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. It is the day they push Americans to quit smoking. The concentration is on those who smoke cigarettes due to the addictive nature of the habit. While the number of smokers has gone down over the past few decades, approximately 14 million Americans still smoke. Natasha Coleman, MPH is the Vice President of Community Impact for the American Cancer Society, Northeast Region. She was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show.