It is sometimes called the winter blues but it is very real. Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Jill Robin Payne, a psychotherapist, who describes the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and ways to treat it including bright lights and exercise.

In addition, she gives tips on getting along with relatives during the holidays and why empathy isn’t enough, it needs to be combined with banter.

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Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Christie Matherne, editor at Wallethub, to discuss the reasons Maryland has the dubious honor of having the highest mortgage levels in the country. She also outlines ways to help deal with inflation, credit card debt and type budgets.

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Host Shirley Rooker talks to John Berlau. The author of "George Washington, Entrepreneur" explores the greatness and intellect of our first president and his ventures into whiskey making and mule breeding as well as his vision about flight. He also discusses Washington's partnership with his wife Martha and her importance to his success.

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