Think before you share your Thanksgiving table scraps with the family dog. And try to make your Christmas decorations cat proof. Then, we’ll talk about the legacy of Lionel-made electric toy trains.
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How to keep pets safe over the holidays
The holidays are upon us, and we look forward to all the festive food and decorations they bring. However, the same trimmings can be dangerous to our pets. We’ll talk about how to keep our dogs and cats out of the emergency room this season with veterinarian Dr. Sam Bilko.
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How one U.S. company’s toy trains became iconic
For decades, the number one Christmas gift for nearly every American child was an electric toy train set. And the leading maker and marketer of toy trains was Lionel. We talk about the company with Roger Carp, author of “Lights, Camera, Trails!: A Photo History of an American Icon.”
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Dr. Sam Bilko Guest
- Roger Carp Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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