Podcasts about local matters

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Jeremy Wendt is joined by Jackie Vesper, CTE Supervisor in Putnam County, to discuss how CTE is helping to connect students to career pathways. She talks about her journey to Cookeville, how she found a love for education, and what she has enjoyed most about her job. Jackie also speaks on programs like work-based learning, which allows students to work, intern, and even job-shadow during school days. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on December 20, 2025 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here.The "Local Matters" series, a special five-part set of Express Sessions events, continued on November 20 at Cowfish.

Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on December 20, 2025 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here.The "Local Matters" series, a special five-part set of Express Sessions events, continued on November 20 at Cowfish.

Host - Kylie Lewis HoltCo-Host - Reg

Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on December 11, 2025 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here.The "Local Matters" series, a special five-part set of Express Sessions events, continued on December 11 with a luncheon panel discussion in Amagansett at Rowdy Hall. The conversation focused on issues of direct consequence to East Hampton Village, East Hampton Town and its environs, and the panel included both town and village leaders. Topics were chosen by the community. As with every Express Sessions event, those in attendance had a chance to ask questions and offer comments on the subjects at hand.

Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on December 11, 2025 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here.The "Local Matters" series, a special five-part set of Express Sessions events, continued on December 11 with a luncheon panel discussion in Amagansett at Rowdy Hall. The conversation focused on issues of direct consequence to East Hampton Village, East Hampton Town and its environs, and the panel included both town and village leaders. Topics were chosen by the community. As with every Express Sessions event, those in attendance had a chance to ask questions and offer comments on the subjects at hand.

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Ben Rodgers sits down with Overton County Commissioner Patrick McCurdy. They explore his time in service to the Coast Guard, his journey to Overton County from his early years in Montana, and what he strives to accomplish as commissioner each and every day. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Jeremy Wendt is joined by Trent Jones from STEMOVATE. He helped bring STEM education to Putnam County School Systems as a 4H Agent, and has lived a life full of spreading his knowledge in agriculture, stem, and 4H. He talks about what inspires him to give students insight about STEM and agricultural education, and how STEMOVATE will continue to give help to students across Putnam County. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Host - Kylie Lewis HoltGuest - Ron Polillo, Prince George City Council

On Thursday, January 15, Westhampton Beach residents, business owners, elected officials and others gathered at Fauna in the village for the latest edition of the Express Sessions series “Local Matters,” providing those in attendance with a chance to discuss and debate the most pressing issues facing the community. The afternoon conversation ranged from new regulations that will require beachfront communities like Westhampton Beach to start paying a portion of federal beach replenishment costs, to the continued vacancy of prominent storefronts, and challenges related to the sewer district expansion, parking and more. Several options and ideas were explored, with input not only from those living and working in the immediate village area, but also from stakeholders in surrounding villages like Quogue and West Hampton Dunes. The panel included Westhampton Beach Village Mayor Ralph Urban and Deputy Mayor Kimberly Monsour; West Hampton Dunes Village Mayor Irwin Krasnow; Quogue Village Mayor Robert Treuhold; Jennifer Sperber, owner of Mixology and a member of the Westhampton Beach Chamber of Commerce; Larry Jones, a preservation consultant and trustee of the Westhampton Beach History Museum; and Aram Terchunian, a coastal geologist and president of First Coastal Consulting.

Host - Kylie Lewis HoltCo Host - Reg

Host - Kylie Lewis HoltCo Host - Reg

Host - Kylie Lewis HoltCo Host - Reg

Host - Kylie Lewis HoltCo-Host - Reg

What does the future of triathlon really look like? Coach Chris Newport talks with Justin Boyer of Set Up Events about the evolution of triathlon, the resurgence of short-course racing, and why community—not distance—is what keeps athletes in the sport.We discuss:The legacy of Set Up Events, Bill Scott and White LakeWhy sprint racing is growing againThe role of volunteers and race cultureBurnout, longevity, and accessibility in endurance sportsHow local races shape the future of triathlonPlus a little challenge for everyone listening at the end :)A must-listen for athletes, coaches, and anyone who loves the sport.Read more and get in touch here: https://www.theenduranceedge.com/the-future-of-triathlon-with-set-up-events-why-racing-local-matters/

PJ Chats to Katie Sloane of Peach Vintage Clothing, who encourages everyone to shop local this Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on October 23, 2025 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here. The “Local Matters” event focused on Sag Harbor Village and the issues most important to residents, including those living in the village and the surrounding communities of Noyac and North Haven.The panel included Sag Harbor Village Trustee Ed Haye, Sag Harbor Village Trustee Aidan Corish, Sag Harbor Variety Store owner Lisa Field, North Haven resident and The Church owner April Gornik, Sen and KPasa owner Jesse Matsuoka and Bay Street Theater Executive Director Tracy Mitchell. It was moderated by Executive Editor Joseph P. Shaw.

Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on October 23, 2025 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here. The “Local Matters” event focused on Sag Harbor Village and the issues most important to residents, including those living in the village and the surrounding communities of Noyac and North Haven.The panel included Sag Harbor Village Trustee Ed Haye, Sag Harbor Village Trustee Aidan Corish, Sag Harbor Variety Store owner Lisa Field, North Haven resident and The Church owner April Gornik, Sen and KPasa owner Jesse Matsuoka and Bay Street Theater Executive Director Tracy Mitchell. It was moderated by Executive Editor Joseph P. Shaw.

Segment 1Host - Thomas, Student at UNBC.Segment 2Host - Cass, Student at UNBC.Segment 3 & 5Host - Seon, Student at UNBC.Segment 4Host - Courtney, Student at UNBC.Guests - Tiina Schaeffer and Melissa Pritchard, City of Prince George. Jenn Matthews, Ginters Green. Laura, UNBC outdoors Club

Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on October 9th, 2025 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here. The first in a series of five special Express Sessions events titled “Local Matters” focused on Southampton Village and the issues that are important to its residents. Topics included traffic, sewers, workforce housing, Lake Agawam and the business community's struggles and successes.The panel included Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger, Southampton Village Trustee Rob Coburn, Southampton Association member Jay Diesing, Southampton Village Police Chief Sue Hurteau, Topiaire Flower Shop owner Erin Meaney, and Government Advisor, Lake Agawam Conservancy Janice Scherer.

Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on October 9th, 2025 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here. The first in a series of five special Express Sessions events titled “Local Matters” focused on Southampton Village and the issues that are important to its residents. Topics included traffic, sewers, workforce housing, Lake Agawam and the business community's struggles and successes.The panel included Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger, Southampton Village Trustee Rob Coburn, Southampton Association member Jay Diesing, Southampton Village Police Chief Sue Hurteau, Topiaire Flower Shop owner Erin Meaney, and Government Advisor, Lake Agawam Conservancy Janice Scherer.

Segment 1Host - Jo, Student at UNBC, UNBC Sustainability OfficeSegment 2 & 5Host - Julian, Student at UNBC.Segment 3Host - Tracy, Student at UNBC.Segment 4Host - Kyle, Student at UNBC.Panel Guests - Lois, member of the Prince George Farmers Market Association. Matt Henderson, Student at UNBC, Co-Creator and external relations coordinator for UNBC Food Research Hub.

Are you making the most of the professional development and networking opportunities that your local insurance institute offers? In this week's episode of The Journal Podcast, we're diving into the true value of your local insurance institute. Join us as we chat with Holly Copsey, Presidential Team of the Insurance Institute of Leeds, and Fiona Cambridge, President of the Insurance Institute of Northern Ireland.  They'll share their experiences as dedicated volunteers and reveal the wide range of events, crucial networking opportunities, and easy ways for you to get actively involved and maximise your membership. To find out more about Local Insurance Institutes, please click here: https://www.cii.co.uk/membership/local-institutes?srsltid=AfmBOopABxzEpNgNbWqGq7NSJCaKFq4i8fhbUqTmGoEl-XlMkoAYhzYa

Host :James SteidleCo-Host: Steph St. LaurentSegment 1: Hailey Smith, The Tamed ArsonistSegment 2: Sherri LatimerSegment 3 to 5: Mark Roth and Darrell Roth, Uncle Mark's On-Farm Harvest

The first in a new series titled "Local Matters" focused on Southampton Village with an Express Sessions event at Union Burger Bar on October 9. Top of mind for area residents and panelists in attendance were traffic, affordable housing and the continued push to develop a sewer district in Southampton Village.

Host - James SteidleSegment 1 & 2 - Henry KlassenSegment 3 to 5 - Steph St. Laurent, Robson Valley Mushroom Festival

Host - Nicole FraserPanel - Simon Yu, Prince George City Mayor. Trudy Klassen, Prince George City Councillor

Host - James SteidelSegment 1 - Denny StraussfogelSegment 2 - Ron Mancewich, Ron's Hole in the WallSegment 3 to 5 - Riley Graham, Kiarra Leeson, and Reg, CFIS volunteers

Host - Nicole FraserGuest - Trudy Klassen, Prince George City Council Member

Host: James SteidleGuest: Steph St. Laurant, Terry Winkler. Robson Valley Mushroom Festival. Adam Bremner Aikins, Green Party Leadership Hopeful.

Community based trials are reshaping clinical research, broadening patient access and accelerating timelines. Discover the drivers, challenges and future outlook.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning - Would data centers be good for St. Charles? - 5 local governments are fighting back against property tax increases. - President Trump will be allowing the CCP to send us 600,000 students. Is this Making America Great Again?- AI causes a stir offering information on local food discounts... that the restaurant wasn't offering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest in The Sustainable Hour no. 554 is Rob Eisenberg, founder of Local Matters, a new platform for building political accountability.

During this episode of the Local Matters podcast, discover the Impact of Community Options and Service Groups in the Upper Cumberland as our host George Halford sits down with Meika McClendon And Karen Callahan. They talk all about how Community Options serves the area, how they work with people who have intellectual disabilities, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

On this episode of our Local Matters podcast, our hosts Dr. Emily Lee and Dr. Jennifer Mabry sit down with local pediatrician Dr. Stephen Franklin from Cookeville Pediatric Associates. They talk on insights of promoting the growth of children and their wellness, the importance of checkups and vaccinations, and common health concerns. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

In this episode, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, along with Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt, bring Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti onto the show. Cognetti is demonstrating how cities are blazing a way forward amidst the daily chaos spilling out of Washington, D.C. “This is where local matters,” Cognetti says. “At the local level, we're nimble, we're able to try things that are harder at the state level, and definitely at the national level.” “I think you're modeling a new way,” says Platt. “You're in that mold of the efficient governing wing of the Democratic Party.” Join us for this episode about “green shoots of encouragement” coming right from Scranton, PA. Remember to subscribe to the podcast to keep up on all the latest episodes. You can even watch the conversation play out on YouTube. As cities go, so goes the nation!  

In this episode of How To Really Run A City, our hosts bring Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti onto the show. Cognetti is demonstrating how cities are blazing a way forward amidst the daily chaos spilling out of Washington, D.C. “This is where local matters,” Cognetti says. “At the local level, we're nimble, we're able to try things that are harder at the state level, and definitely at the national level.” As cities go, so goes the nation!  

During this episode of Local Matters, our host Tiffany Anton sits down with Jessica Hinton from the Clarkrange Youth Entrepreneurship Fair that is taking place on April 26th. They talk all about this event for children that inspires youth to pursue their hopes and dreams, how the event will function, time and location details, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode of Local Matters, host Jeremy Wendt talks with Misty Briggs, who is the career coach at Prescott Middle School. She lets kids explore their strengths and weaknesses, how those align with careers, certain soft skills, and more! Also hear about how she got into this position, her background, and education. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

This week on Local Matters, George Halford sits down with Mandy Perhay who is the CEO of the Cookeville YMCA. They talk all about the who: who is Mandy, where is she from, how did she get to where she's at now, her kids, her future plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Host George Halford sits down with Laura Canada who is the Vice President of Communications & Programs at the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. They discuss all things Laura: her background, upbringing, things that have effected her life, and more! Listen to the Local Matters podcast today! News Talk 94.1

Listen to host Ben Rodgers as he speaks with the register of deeds in Cumberland County, Trey Kerley. They talk all about his experience in office in the Cumberland County over the past few years, certain scams to avoid, his story in the past, other fraud issues in the register's association, and more! Listen to the Local Matters podcast today! News Talk 94.1

Listen to host Ben Rodgers as he joins Tennessee State Representative Cameron Sexton. They talk all about school choice, immigration, disaster relief, and transportation. These are all things that have been brought up during special session discussions with the Tennessee Legislation. Hear about Sexton's positions on these policies, as well as Ben Rodgers'. Listen to the Local Matters podcast today! News Talk 94.1

Eric Jackson is the father of Emily Jackson, who is the guest along with Tiffany Anton in today's episode of the Local Matters podcast. Eric started the Jackson Kayaks brand, which is now widely known around our area and the country. The business began in Rock Island Tennessee, and now the majority of professional Kayak racers started with a Jackson Kayak. Listen to the Local Matters podcast today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode with host George Halford, hear from the president of Tennessee Tech University, Phil Oldham. They talk all about his past, his family and moving different churches/states, his upbringing, current work, and more! Listen to the Local Matters podcast today! News Talk 94.1

Jordan Coonce is the owner of Extended Mountain Fitness here in Cookeville! This week, she meets with host Tiffany Anton to talk all about how this brand new space was developed, different classes available, line dancing, self defense, and other fun events coming up. Listen to The Local Matters podcast today! News Talk 94.1

This week on The Local Matters podcast - hear Dr. Krystal Kennedy from Tennessee Tech University speak with our host Jeremy Wendt on all things applied behavior analysis. Hear about her background, what led her into higher education, the work she does at Tech and their programs, and more! News Talk 94.1

Hear all about the ins and outs of the beverage and beer industries - while Kevin Carter tells his life story and future plans! He is joined by host George Halford in today's edition of the Local Matters podcast. Listen now! News Talk 94.1

Listen to The Local Matters today! Hear all about updates going into this New Year from the state of Tennessee - more specifically Senator Paul Bailey. He speaks with host Ben Rodgers about these topics and more. News Talk 94.1