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Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Are detox diets effective? They seem extreme.

Dear EarthTalk:

Are hunters really the biggest conservationists in America?

Joe W., Raleigh, NC

Hunters do play a large part in conservation efforts across the U.S. through their taxes, licenses and donations. In fact, the National Wildlife Refuge System itself was founded by a hunter: President Theodore Roosevelt. That being said, the mere act of hunting alone is not conservation.

Five Americans lost their lives in the riot at the U.S. Capitol. What makes that tragedy even worse is that it was so unnecessary. We didn't arrive at this volatile moment, when loud voices on both sides show contempt for each other, because of the failings of a single political party.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Bob Garver takes a look at "The War with Grandpa" and finds a few faults.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Bob Garver takes a look at "Monster Hunter," and has a few things to say about where the movie should have been released.

As many as six million people suffer urinary tract infections each year. Can cranberry supplements help prevent them?