Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we talk with Lieutenant Austin Kirwin of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol about general beach safety, including, how to stay safe in the heat and in the water by knowing how to identify a lifeguard, the flag colors and their meanings, and what to do if you’re caught in a rip current. Then, we are joined by Nathan Diller, USA Today Consumer Travel Reporter, and Kate Johnson, Owner and Advisor of KJ Travel, to discuss advice for summer travel and what you need to know before you book a trip. Diller shares insight on how listeners can avoid scams when booking online, why passport wait times have been so long recently, and tips on how to find deals on cruises. Johnson offers advice on planning trips for long vacations, weekend getaways, and staycations, what to keep in mind when packing for a trip, as well as whether an Airbnb is the right option for your vacation.   Guests: Austin Kirwin Lieutenant, Galveston Island Beach Patrol Nathan Diller Consumer Travel Reporter, USA TODAY Kate Johnson Owner and Advisor, KJ Travel Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps