Although The Second Cup focuses on serious topics important to the listeners and me, there's also an element of fun. You have to have light time in life, or else you'd cry. It's sometimes easier to help people with a genuine smile, which can really warm the heart of a person struggling. You have the chance to win something nearly every day, like gift certificates, show tickets, or even books.

Every once in a while, Ottawa's very own, Jonathan Freeburg joins the show for madness and mayhem. He's worked with "Second City," and now works for Lloyd's of London. Years ago, he worked Chicago Radio, but has since come to Ottawa to make his home. You never know what craziness can happen when Jonathan's in the studio. You'll laugh so hard, you'll cry.

Email Karen at "The Second Cup": secondcup@ottawaradio.net