Mindy Todd

Cape Cod

Host and Producer at The Point (Podcast)

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The cicadas are back!

1 week ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

The cicadas are back! The offspring of the cicadas we had 17 years ago are emerging around the Cape, Coast and Islands. We talk with Tawny Simisky, Entomologist with UMass Amherst Extension and Russ Norton, educator in horticulture and entomology with Umass Amherst Extension about the lifecycle of this amazing insect and how it fits into the larger ecosystem. We also discuss how we can document their emergence and contribute to cicada research.
Books on swimming

1 week ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

On this month's books program, the theme is books that feature swimming. From novels to "how to", Peter Abrahams and Jill Erickson share their picks, and listeners call in with more. Listener picks:Anything by Lynne CoxTwist by Calum McCannjenJill's picks:Link to Clive Thompson’s search engine that finds you weird old booksSCIENTIFIC SWIMMING by J. Frost, 1816 can be found via the Clive Thomson weird old books link.
Live Theatre in our region

1 week ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

The summer season is ramping up with ample opportunities to engage with the arts, including live theatre. We start the hour talking with Hal Brooks, Artistic Director of Cape Cod Theatre Project about supporting new and emerging playwrights and their works. Julie Wake from The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod also joins us. We open the phone lines and hear what’s on the schedule at other regional theaters.
Improving E.R. treatment for overdose patients

2 weeks ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

New data from the Center for Disease Control shows that in 2024 overdose deaths in the US were down nearly 30 percent from the same time in 2023. Despite this positive news, overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans age 18-44. We talk with Jana Faiky whose son, Ahmad, died of an overdose 12 hours after leaving the ER for overdose.
Secrets and the reasons behind them

2 weeks ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

What impact do secrets have in a romantic relationship? On The Point, we talk about the reasons behind secrets, the effects they can have, and healing once secrets are revealed. Our guests are Jenny Putnam, Marc Whaley, Jonathan Schwartz Mark Gianino, Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University School of Social WorkMindy Todd hosts--
Gardens in May

2 weeks ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

Gardens in the month of May on the Cape, Coast and Islands are flourishing. Our guest Roberta Clark, horticulturist and entomologist. advises on what we can plant now, and explains our region's drought situation. We hear tips on how to bring those indoor plants outside, and anticipate the arrival of the 17 year cicadas. Mindy Todd hosts.
The long term risks of climate change for the Cape, Coast and Islands

3 weeks ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

Ask anyone to make a list of the greatest challenges facing the Cape and Islands, and you’re almost certain to see housing and climate change at the top spots. Each carries enormous weight… and they're deeply related to one another. A key question for the region: what does it mean to live and plan here… while being clear-eyed about the long term risks of climate change?
Wildlife Rehabilitation

3 weeks ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

One of the many things that make the Cape, Coast and Islands so special is our wild life- we have a variety of mammals, birds and amphibians. Unfortunately, human induced activities can injure and sicken wildlife. Joining us to discuss wildlife rehabilitation:Zak Mertz, CEO of New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth and The Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable Jennifer Taylor – Animal Care Coordinator, Wildlife Rehabilitator at WildCare in Eastham.
Updates on North Atlantic right whales

3 weeks ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

The critically endangered species, North Atlantic right whales, spend part of the year feeding in the waters around the Cape and Islands. They have already moved north, but researchers were able to collect data on their behavior and numbers while they were here. Joining us on The Point is Dr. Michael Moore. He’s Emeritus Research Scholar at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and author of We are All Whalers.
Bird news in May

3 weeks ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

On The Point, Bird News in May with wildlife biologist Mark Faherty. Mark talks about the returning breeding birds and changing bird song, and the East Coast's first varied bunting (spotted in Provincetown). Also, for the 6th year in a row, swallow-tailed kites are being seen on the Upper Cape.