Tarter Source Podcast

Lesley Matuszak of the Greater Peoria Boys and Girls Clubs and MaryJo Schettler of Peoria Promise talk with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about the "Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown" fundraiser concert on April 10 at the Monarch Music Hall in Peoria. The two organizations have teamed up to bring two nationally-known touring tribute bands "Abbey Road" and "Satisfaction" to Peoria in a fundraising duel between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones tribute bands.

Agricultural advocates Diane Rosenberg, John Ikerd and Karen Hudson chat with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about factory farming and socially responsible agriculture, and highlight the free screening of the documentary "Right to Harm" tonight at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Giant Screen Theater.

Journal Star Executive Editor Dennis Anderson chats with retiring veteran reporter Steve Tarter about his life and career in Steve's namesake podcast, Tarter Source. Steve has been a writer for the Journal Star since 1998 but was no stranger to the area before then. He graduated from Bradley University in 1972 and worked for the now-defunct newspaper, the Peoria Times-Observer, and in public relations for the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District.

Gene Olson of the Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about the airport's record-breaking success over the past few years and what it takes to manage the facility, from parking issues to filling seats.

Founder and former CEO of ONEFIRE Jake Hamann, now CEO of the Content Readiness Institute chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about his new venture. As advances continue to be made in technology, the Content Readiness Institute focuses on helping businesses transform, manage and distribute their content in a digital-ready format.

Eng Seng Loh, founder of Nexmobi, a coalition of autonomous vehicle advocates, chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter in another Tarter Source podcast. Loh and Nexmobi aim to create an innovation hub in Peoria focusing on development and testing of new technologies for autonomous mobility.

Cory Barker, a communications professor at Bradley University, chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about trends and changes in the world of media, from Netflix to journalism to the Academy Awards.

Aviv Ezra, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about Israel's relevance in the Midwest and vice versa, the commonalities between the two regions, and changing how Israel and the Middle East are perceived.

There's a lot more to the library than just books. As director of programs, Alyce Jackson tells Steve Tarter some of the events coming up in Peoria libraries during the month of March. That includes a slate of film noir movies being shown on Saturday afternoon throughout the month.

The mad ranter is coming. Lewis Black hits the Peoria Civic Center on Feb. 28, 2019. We catch up to the comedian on his tour bus as he travels through Florida. Black talks on "Tarter Source" about staying angry in the era of Trump as well as relating how he was influenced by Sam Kinison, the late comedian from East Peoria.

Doug Johnson of the Peoria chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America discusses public health care and Medicare For All with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter in another Tarter Source podcast.

Craig Moore of the iconic Peoria record store Younger Than Yesterday joins the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to discuss "The Basement Tapes," a set of early recordings featuring Peoria-area bands and musicians, some of whom, like Dan Fogelberg and REO Speedwagon's Gary Richrath, went on to fame and fortune.

Jim Cote of the Central Illinois Angels joins the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to chat about the membership-based investment organization and discuss burgeoning opportunities for investment in the Peoria area.

Known for his unique voice and sharp, often raunchy wit, comedian Gilbert Gottfried joins Journal Star executive editor Dennis Anderson and writer Steve Tarter to chat about his life, his career and his Amazing Colossal Podcast ahead of his show on Jan. 25 and 26 at Jukebox Comedy Club.

Peoria CPA Joe Runkle joins the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to talk about changes in the tax code and what to look for when preparing your tax return.

Chris Marchand, a deacon and musician at the Epiphany Anglican Mission in Peoria, chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about the real 12 Days of Christmas and his efforts to write a book on the subject. Marchand also shares his thoughts on church music and Christmas carols, and talks about his congregation that meets at the GAR Hall in Downtown Peoria.

ONEFIRE President and CEO Jason Parkinson, Director of Marketing Mark Hemmer and the Journal Star's Steve Tarter discuss trends and changes in the digital marketing industry. ONEFIRE has been busy helping Peoria-area businesses for seven years now and continues to pursue the latest innovations in modern marketing technology.

Katie Kim, CEO of The Kim Group, joins the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to chat about developing, redeveloping, and renovating the Peoria area. Kim is well known for ambitious projects throughout the Peoria area, including apartment buildings and business developments in Peoria Heights and repurposing dilapidated warehouse properties in Downtown Peoria.

This week's guest on "Tarter Source" with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter is John Kindt, a professor at the University of Illinois and a nationally-recognized gambling expert. Kindt's research has resulted in over 70 academic articles in the areas of the economic impact of legalized gambling and other subjects. He has frequently testified before Congress on the dangers of expanding gambling – as gambling has steadily increased in states like Illinois.

Craig Moore, owner of the iconic Peoria record store Younger Than Yesterday, talks all things vinyl and plays a little "Name That Tune" with some vintage Western-themed television music with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter.

From Stalag 17 to Apocalypse Now to Dunkirk, war movies have captivated audiences for decades. Journal Star executive editor and war movie buff Dennis Anderson discusses the genre with writer Steve Tarter in another Tarter Source podcast.

Businessman, environmentalist and former mayor Lowell "Bud" Grieves has an insider's perspective on the water company buyout option in Peoria. He shares some of his thoughts on the contentious issue, as well as an update on his conservation efforts on his property in Banner.

What's the difference between a nanny and a sitter? Tara Cox of College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about the childcare operation serving the Peoria-Bloomington area and about growing a business in changing times.

Rick Stephenson, Bill Adams and Patti Gratton of the Community Workshop and Training Center join the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to chat about the organization and National Disability Employment Awareness Month for another Tarter Source podcast.

UnityPoint Health-Pekin President Todd Baker chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about a multi-million dollar upgrade to the hospital's facilities and discuss the state of regional health care for small communities in central Illinois.

Annie Parks of The Balanced Bee in Peoria's Metro Centre, chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about her organic juice and broth business and leading a healthier, balanced "liquid lifestyle." In addition to the main Metro Centre location, the Bee also runs a store at the Louisville Slugger Complex, 8400 Orange Prairie Road, and will be opening in a third location in Junction City at the end of 2018.

Don Johnson, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, Inc. joins the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to discuss a pair of events coming up this week aimed at helping and honoring homeless veterans, including the Stand Down for Homeless Veterans on Saturday at Dozer Park. They also discuss Goodwill's mission and the many employment and job training services it provides.

Peoria-area financial planner Rockie Zeigler III talks about his new book "28 Things: Life Lessons From A Guy Who's Nearly Over The Hill" featuring 28 pieces of philosophical advice aimed at leading a more fulfilled and gratifying life.

Marty Wombacher of the popular Peoria blog Meanwhile Back in Peoria chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about his upcoming show The Marty Monologues on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Apollo Theater in Downtown Peoria.

Bill Lervaag and Tina Johnson of the Heart of Illinois Harvest join the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to chat about the Peoria-area food-rescue program that collects and delivers food to charitable organizations. The program was recently selected as a finalist for a national philanthropy award worth up to $25,000. HOI Harvest is always in need of volunteers and donations and will host a fundraiser on Sept. 26 from 5-8 p.m. at Agatucci's at 2607 N. University Street in Peoria.

Peoria County Administrator Scott Sorrel joins the Journal Star's Steve Tarter in a conversation about the county-funded Heddington Oaks nursing home and a new partnership with OSF Healthcare aimed at revamping the financially-strapped facility.

Now might be a good time to clean out your attic. Mark Moran, an appraiser of antiques and fine arts, is headed to the Peoria area. Known for his stint on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow and as the author of many antique and collectible reference guides, Moran chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about his craft and his current Midwest tour which brings him to the Eureka Public Library on Sept. 6, the Normal Public Library on Sept. 7 and the Peoria Public Library on Sept. 8. 

They're both classified as cannabis, but marijuana and hemp are not the same. Eric Pollitt, president of Peoria-based Global Hemp, explains the practical and legal differences, the many benefits and uses of industrial hemp, and the challenges and politics of getting the hemp industry off the ground.

Peoria Co. Sheriff Brian Asbell and Ron Valle of Helping Hand Resource Center join the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to discuss the daunting challenge of helping ex-convicts get a fresh start and reducing the rate of recidivism throughout the city and county. Both men oversee programs designed to give current and former inmates a second chance for success through job training and employment opportunities.

Carl Cannon’s ELITE Youth Outreach Program is the focus of a recent "Tarter Source" podcast with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter. Cannon and his aunt, Sherry Cannon, ELITE's program coordinator, talk about the youth behavioral program that was recently approved for Lincoln School and Sterling Middle School by the Peoria school board. Cited by Lincoln principal Tom Blumer as “one of the most impactful programs” he's seen in more than three decades as an educator, the ELITE program seeks to help Peoria's underprivileged students.

Brian Allen is Steve Tarter's guest on "Tarter Source," a podcast on pjstar.com. Allen, VP of government affairs at Mitchell International specializing in workman's comp issues, estimates there may be as many as 9 million people in the U.S,. workplace with opioid problems. Allen relates how states are battling the opioid epidemic. While awareness is growing, so are the number of opioid overdose deaths in the country, said Allen. According to government estimates, 70,000 people died in the U.S. as a result of drug overdoes in 2017.  

Bradley University spokesperson Renee Charles chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about the new school year, including Move-In Weekend and Welcome Week, issues with immigration and enrollment, and the situation with Peoria's public radio station WCBU-89.9.

Jonathon and Nikki Romain and their son Jonathon II join the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to discuss the future of the former Greeley School that they are converting into a community art center. The Romains and their project ART, Inc are participating in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program that could net $25,000 for their cause. You can vote for the project here: https://www.neighborhoodassist.com/entry/2011134

Garry Moore, who retired as the former morning host of WEEK-TV's "25 News Today," is Steve Tarter's guest on Tarter Source this week. Moore stepped down earlier this year after a run of more than 30 years, making him the longest-running morning anchor in central Illinois broadcast history, according to WEEK. Among other topics, Moore will discuss how local media has changed over the years. 

Historian and writer Molly Crusen Bishop, manager of the Greenhut Memorial Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Downtown Peoria, chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about the third annual Whiskey Baron 5K/1K run coming up on August 11.

Former assistant city manager for the City of Peoria Chris Setti now serves as the CEO for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. He joins the Journal Star's Steve Tarter to discuss the role of the EDC and its efforts to stimulate and promote economic development throughout Peoria and the Tri-County Area.

ONEFIRE President and CEO Jason Parkinson and Director of Marketing Mark Hemmer chat with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about the Peoria digital marketing and technology company's new podcast, helping businesses in Peoria and their plans for the future.