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This week's Open Mic guest is Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Following the group's Winter Policy Conference, McKinney says state ag leaders are hoping Congress can make progress on a new farm bill. The group's policy priorities include pesticide regulations, labor policy reform, regional food procurement as well as livestock disease preparedness and traceability. He also explains why state ag leaders support renewing the USMCA trade accord. 

This interview first aired on Friday the 20th of February, 2026 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Jan Sinclair from the Goulburn Valley Writer's Group ahead of their Poet's Breakfast as part of the Shepparton Festival. Join members of the GV Writers Group at our Poets Breakfast on Sunday, March 22 (8.30-11am) at Bill & Beats - upstairs function room 106A McLennan St, Mooroopna. Savour a morning of delectable poetry and cuisine, and join in an Open Mic session to share your own poetry. Full details on the booking website here: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-poets-breakfast Listen to Plemo live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

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Thu, Feb 19 4:25 AM → 4:25 AM rescue 7 has an open mic on air. Radio Systems: - Roanoke Valley Radio System II

In the heart of the Riverwest neighborhood is a weekly showcase of some of Milwaukee's most talented voices.Linneman's Acoustic Open Stage began in 1993, making it the city's oldest open mic and a staple of the local music scene.“Linneman's is an institution, and it's meant a lot to tons and tons of people,” said Chris Porterfield, frontman for Milwaukee-based band Field Report and an alum of the open mic. “It's a really special place. And what Jim and Marty have built is a great gift and service to our city.”Jim Linneman and Marty Hacker are longtime partners in life and nightlife. The venue's namesake rarely misses an installment of the Acoustic Open Stage, and he was there the night we were on hand to experience the energy of a community built on a shared love for music.“Each and every Wednesday we have a featured performer who gets a half hour,” Linneman explained from the stage as he introduced Ethan Munson, the night's spotlight artist. “And to be the feature here, you have to come in and take part in our Open Stage and show a love for music and the desire anyway to write your own songs.”In this episode, we take you inside a typical Wednesday night at Linneman's — a space for seasoned performers to connect with newcomers; and an eclectic mix of people, songs and instruments, ranging from banjos and guitars to keyboards and even a kazoo.#####Guest host: Rachel TarbyUniquely Milwaukee is made possible by the support of our Radio Milwaukee members.

Serial Success Has a System  In this OpenMic episode, the team breaks down what repeat startup success actually looks like in the entrepreneurial world. They walk through the 'Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.' framework and how leaders win by shifting their story, team, capital strategy, and systems at every stage. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

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THE LIGHT GATE – OPEN MIC NIGHT, Q&A The time has come for another rare Open Mic Q&A episode of the Light Gate! That's right. The Light Gate welcomes guest: You, the Audience. It's Open Mic Night! Date: February 17th, 2026. Time: 5-7pm pacific / 8-10pm eastern Episode: 146 Discussion: UFOs & The Paranormal! It's Open Mic night! Tonight, The Light Gate features a Q&A episode with your hosts, Preston Dennett and Dolly Safran, and YOU, the audience! Ask us anything! UFOs, ghosts, OBEs, the paranormal, psychic abilities, disclosure, disinformation, the coverup! Time to have some fun. We will also be doing a book give-away contest! Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses and investigated a wide variety of paranormal phenomena. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a ghost hunter, a paranormal researcher, and the author of 30 books and more than 100 articles on UFOs and the paranormal. Several of his books have been Amazon UFO bestsellers. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines including Fate, Atlantis Rising, MUFON UFO Journal, Nexus, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Mysteries Magazine, Ufologist and others. His writing has been translated into several different languages including German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Icelandic. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including Midnight in the Desert with Art Bell, Coast-to-Coast and also the History Channel's Deep Sea UFOs and UFO Hunters and Ancient Aliens. His research has been presented in the LA Times, the LA Daily News, the Dallas Morning News and other newspapers. He has taught classes on various paranormal subjects and lectures across the United States. Dolly Safran has worked as a limo driver, assistant manager at Wendy's, a zookeeper, a bus driver, a security guard, a nurse, and more, including as a civilian worker for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and also in the Army as an employee for the U.S. Department of Defense. Her UFO contacts began around age one, and are still ongoing today. She is a fully conscious UFO contactee and the subject of the full-length book, “Symmetry: A True UFO Adventure.” Sequel coming soon! LINKS WEBSITE: www.prestondennett.weebly.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@prestondennett577/featured FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/preston.dennett/

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This week's Open Mic guest is Florian Schattenmann, Chief Technology Officer for Cargill. A younger generation of consumers is making greater demands on the food production system from the fields to the products offered on grocery store shelves.  Schattenmann says artificial intelligence is helping their scientists more efficiently analyze data around food production, protein demands and bring the desired changes that both farmers and consumers are striving for. Cargill was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World List and received the 2026 BIG Innovation Award for AI and data driven innovation.

Guest speaker and WCC elder Amy Price shares the message titled, "Carried." You can watch the digital service on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VgeYWslBoHE If you had questions during the message, text them to 567-246-0807 and we will contact you to discuss your thoughts. *Ambient music performed by Landon Heeres and is used with permission. **Closing Song is "I Will Carry You" - Ellie Holcomb - Lyrics: Ben Glover, Ellie Holcomb - © 2021 9t One Songs; Ariose Music; Capitol CMG Genesis; Full Heart Music *Performed by the WCC band with permission under CCS License #4935

Guest speaker and WCC elder Amy Price shares the message titled, "Carried." You can watch the digital service on YouTube: *coming soon... If you had questions during the message, text them to 567-246-0807 and we will contact you to discuss your thoughts. *Ambient music performed by Landon Heeres and is used with permission. **Closing Song is "I Will Carry You" - Ellie Holcomb - Lyrics: Ben Glover, Ellie Holcomb - © 2021 9t One Songs; Ariose Music; Capitol CMG Genesis; Full Heart Music *Performed by the WCC band with permission under CCS License #4935

Le reportage culture nous emmène dans les soirées « Open Mic », micro ouvert en français, où se détectent les nouveaux talents de la scène rap et R'n'B française. Bolon Sylla, jeune Sénégalais vivant en France, a lancé l'initiative « Talent Kaché ». Son objectif : mettre en lumière celles et ceux qui débutent.  L'ambiance rappelle celle des battles de rap : DJ, lumière minimaliste et capuches de rigueur. À ceci près qu'il ne s'agit pas d'une compétition, mais d'une restitution, celle des huit sélectionnés de la saison 3 de Talent Kaché, ou TLK pour les intimes. Une initiative de détection d'artistes lancée sur les réseaux sociaux. « Notre connexion s'est faite sur Instagram, explique Uzibinski, et on s'est vu et l'alchimie est bien passée. Du coup, on a tourné directement avec TLK. » « En fait, ils présentaient un "open mic" dans un "event", raconte Realness, j'ai été très intéressée et c'est comme ça qu'ils m'ont recrutée, pour me proposer de faire partie de la saison 3. » Ces deux chanteurs ont eu droit, comme les huit autres sélectionnés, à l'enregistrement d'un clip suivi d'une performance scénique au Doc, lieu culturel du 19ᵉ arrondissement de Paris.  « On m'a tendu la main et je fais pareil » Talent Kaché en est à sa troisième édition. Son promoteur, le Sénégalais Bolon Sylla, est arrivé en France en 2018. Il a connu les pires galères des jeunes migrants avant de trouver aide et assistance. « Je pense que c'est mon parcours qui m'a permis de faire cela, confie-t-il. Parce que moi aussi, on m'a beaucoup aidé en fait. Et je me suis dit : pourquoi ne pas partager ça avec les gens qui sont courageux et qui ont du talent ? On m'a tendu la main et je fais pareil. » La soirée de restitution se veut un tremplin pour des débutants souvent éloignés des projecteurs et des grands médias. Elise Allasia commence tout juste à percer. « J'ai quelques singles qui sont sortis sur les plateformes et j'ai aussi un EP en préparation. En attendant, je fais pas mal de scènes, j'ai fait beaucoup de premières parties. La première partie de Kimberose, liste la jeune chanteuse, Cerrone, Michel Fugain aussi, c'est assez éclectique... Et là, fin février, je fais la première partie de Ben l'Oncle Soul. » Pour Jiaceka ce type d'évènement sert aussi son réseau. « Si tu fais de la musique dans Paris, tu as toujours l'occasion de rencontrer des gens qui font des évènements, qui te proposent des choses, et puis on échange, on essaie d'apprendre les uns des autres, d'évoluer, de se faire connaître aux yeux des autres, d'un autre public. » Bolon Sylla n'est pas peu fier de ses poulains. Et surtout, de partager avec eux un moment de fraternité. «​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​J'aime bien partager ma joie en fait et c'est ça aussi qui me pousse ». À écouter dans L'Invité cultureDans «DUB», le chorégraphe franco-sénégalais Amala Dianor crée l'union des danses undergound

Le reportage culture nous emmène dans les soirées « Open Mic », micro ouvert en français, où se détectent les nouveaux talents de la scène rap et R'n'B française. Bolon Sylla, jeune Sénégalais vivant en France, a lancé l'initiative « Talent Kaché ». Son objectif : mettre en lumière celles et ceux qui débutent.  L'ambiance rappelle celle des battles de rap : DJ, lumière minimaliste et capuches de rigueur. À ceci près qu'il ne s'agit pas d'une compétition, mais d'une restitution, celle des huit sélectionnés de la saison 3 de Talent Kaché, ou TLK pour les intimes. Une initiative de détection d'artistes lancée sur les réseaux sociaux. « Notre connexion s'est faite sur Instagram, explique Uzibinski, et on s'est vu et l'alchimie est bien passée. Du coup, on a tourné directement avec TLK. » « En fait, ils présentaient un "open mic" dans un "event", raconte Realness, j'ai été très intéressée et c'est comme ça qu'ils m'ont recrutée, pour me proposer de faire partie de la saison 3. » Ces deux chanteurs ont eu droit, comme les huit autres sélectionnés, à l'enregistrement d'un clip suivi d'une performance scénique au Doc, lieu culturel du 19ᵉ arrondissement de Paris.  « On m'a tendu la main et je fais pareil » Talent Kaché en est à sa troisième édition. Son promoteur, le Sénégalais Bolon Sylla, est arrivé en France en 2018. Il a connu les pires galères des jeunes migrants avant de trouver aide et assistance. « Je pense que c'est mon parcours qui m'a permis de faire cela, confie-t-il. Parce que moi aussi, on m'a beaucoup aidé en fait. Et je me suis dit : pourquoi ne pas partager ça avec les gens qui sont courageux et qui ont du talent ? On m'a tendu la main et je fais pareil. » La soirée de restitution se veut un tremplin pour des débutants souvent éloignés des projecteurs et des grands médias. Elise Allasia commence tout juste à percer. « J'ai quelques singles qui sont sortis sur les plateformes et j'ai aussi un EP en préparation. En attendant, je fais pas mal de scènes, j'ai fait beaucoup de premières parties. La première partie de Kimberose, liste la jeune chanteuse, Cerrone, Michel Fugain aussi, c'est assez éclectique... Et là, fin février, je fais la première partie de Ben l'Oncle Soul. » Pour Jiaceka ce type d'évènement sert aussi son réseau. « Si tu fais de la musique dans Paris, tu as toujours l'occasion de rencontrer des gens qui font des évènements, qui te proposent des choses, et puis on échange, on essaie d'apprendre les uns des autres, d'évoluer, de se faire connaître aux yeux des autres, d'un autre public. » Bolon Sylla n'est pas peu fier de ses poulains. Et surtout, de partager avec eux un moment de fraternité. «​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​J'aime bien partager ma joie en fait et c'est ça aussi qui me pousse ». À écouter dans L'Invité cultureDans «DUB», le chorégraphe franco-sénégalais Amala Dianor crée l'union des danses undergound

In this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter CJ Hooper to talk about building songs—and confidence—as an independent artist without rushing the process. We dig into how moving from Texas to Washington shaped his musical perspective, and why honest, story-driven country music seems to resonate no matter where you live.CJ and I talk about releasing Over Yonder, his second album just a year after his debut, and the surprisingly self-confronting experience of hearing your own voice back in the studio. We also get into early cassette-tape influences, playing in a band with musicians decades older than him, cutting his teeth at open mics, and slowly figuring out how his original songs want to live in the world. It's a conversation about patience, craft, and letting the work grow naturally—one song at a time.Music from the Episode:Burn it Down (CJ Hooper)Lookie Over Yonder (CJ Hooper)Rain Song (CJ Hooper)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.The theme song, "Playcation", was written by Mark Mundy.

Welcome to the very first episode of Heart of Parker: Open Mic - a space for real conversations with the people who make this town feel like home.In this debut episode, I'm joined by listener-turned-guest Velencia Carter for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about motherhood and the beautifully chaotic seasons that shape us. We talk about the “Bluey” method of parenting, the viral “what would your child pack in a suitcase?” trend, postpartum bliss, and what it really looks like to balance it all as a working mom.This episode feels like sitting across the table from a friend who just gets it. It's full of laughter, recognition, and the comforting reminder that none of us are doing this alone.Support Velencia and Victor! 2 Define Promotions:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575521817562twodefinepromotions.comVC Total Custom Solutions:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580336070561vctcs.com

I bring on members of the CCC Community to share their hot takes.

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Open Mic, Mike Aquilina on St. Valentine's, and Kay Trattles covers the Mary's Shelter Valentine's Day Event

Is Bakersfield still affordable for home buyers heading into 2026? In this episode of the Kern County Real Estate Review, we break down what affordability really looks like right now and what buyers, sellers, and renters should be paying attention to this year.Laurie McCarty digs into the latest housing data, including a new Realtor.com report ranking California markets by affordability, and explains where Bakersfield stands compared to the rest of the state. The conversation also covers interest rates, Federal Reserve leadership changes, and how potential rate shifts could impact monthly payments and buyer confidence in the months ahead.This episode also features the monthly Open House, Open Mic special, highlighting some of the top open houses happening across Kern County and hearing directly from the agents hosting them. Plus, we explore rental trends, including short-term rentals, luxury apartment demand, and what new developments like Greyhound Flats say about how people want to live in Bakersfield.Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, investing, or just trying to understand where the market is headed, this episode offers real insight, local perspective, and practical context for navigating the 2026 housing market.

Frohes neues Jahr! Eine aufregende neue Staffel Dicke Bahn beginnt mit einem neuen Format zusammen mit Dennis: Open Mic. Wir befreien uns von allen thematischen Korsetten und reden einfach, wie uns der Schnabel gewachsen ist. Freut euch über einen welken Blumenstrauß fauliger Eingeweide, der ... äh, Moment, falscher Text. Hust. Naja, jedenfalls geht es um alles Mögliche, auch um Freizeitparks und Musik. Und Bier. Viel Spaß, ihr kleinen Knötterlinge.>>> Alle Links: https://allmylinks.com/dickebahn

This week's Open Mic guest is Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association. Specialty crop growers face economic headwinds of rising input costs, a lack of available labor, and a loss of revenue. Burns and members of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance are appealing to Congress to find additional financial support for growers across all 50 states. She explains why IFPA supports the new Dietary Guidelines and the impact they will have on government feeding programs and the health and well being of all Americans. 

Bridgette is a Stand-Up Comic based in Daytona Beach, Florida. They started going to Open Mic nights at Tír na nÓg Irish Pub in Daytona on Wednesdays nights in April of 2025 and had their first headlining spot in Waycross, GA on 12/12/2025. Bringing unexpected dark humor and saying the inside thoughts outloud, Bridgette has kept audiences entertained and on their toes. Bridgette loves to play with the crowd and tries to rotate and write fresh material weekly.

E & T are back this week talking about how crowd work has taken over comedy, if you should practice crowd work at open mics, and reminiscing about the days they were open mic hustlers to the point of running their own. The gals also discuss a woman who married an AI chatbot, the viral "Is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend?" article, and how society reinforces that relationship milestones are an "accomplishment". THIS WEEKEND*** See E & T in WASHINGTON D.C.! FEBRUARY 6th & 7th! Erica will be headlining the D.C. Comedy Loft with Teresa opening Feb 6th & 7th weekend! Get Tickets Here: https://www.dccomedyloft.com/shows/344043Watch episodes on our YouTube Channel Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TwoStandUpGalsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TRIP LOADING...BANFF Canada! Fill out this form if you're interested in a long weekend trip to Banff: https://forms.gle/hzVvk8jn33wwYqiS8 E & T GREECE TRIP! Crete, Greece (June 5th-11th, 2026) 2 Spots Left ***Deadline to join is March 15th: Itinerary & Sign up Here https://cretegreecewithericaandteresa.my.canva.site/ ⁠Erica's ITALY TRIP! Oct 9th – Oct 17th, 2026 Venice, Florence, & Rome, ($75 discount until end of January) Itinerary & sign ups here: https://groups.goaheadtours.com/tours/erica-spera-vfsg2026Not interested in these? Take our Travel Survey here to help us decide out next destination: https://forms.gle/mYY5Ss7szCowAj2u8

Episode 50 hits different. Cousin Vinnie and Uncle Mike celebrate the milestone with family in the room, twins in the mix, and a quick reminder that Beyond the Stretch is still “family-friendly” in 2026. There's light banter, dad pride, reflective glasses, and a ceremonial pour of Eagle Rare as the guys keep it loose, unscripted, and exactly on brand.

Spirit Switchboard Episode #145 Jan. 30th, 2026 Open Mic Night with Guest: Michelle Desrochers This week Spirit Switchboard welcomes back a dear friend, network manager, host of The Outer Realm, Michelle Desrochers. This will be an open mic night - fun, open discussion about all things paranormal and high strangeness. Please join us in the livestream chat with your comments and questions! About Michelle: Michelle is an International Public Figure who has been professionally and actively researching the unexplained, and successfully working in Media for the past two decades with her area of study focused primarily in the field of the Obscure. She considers herself a student and is highly versed in many subject matters within her field, and as an Extraterrestrial Experiencer, has expanded her knowledge and studies have expanded to include Ufology, Alternative History and other areas considered “High Strangeness” . She is often called upon by the media to advise, create and consult, (for television and other related media). She is the Creator and Producer to the very popular Podcast “The Outer Realm Radio” and " Beyond The Outer Realm". She has a vast knowledge of many topics which leaves her with a diverse spectrum of creativity which is beneficial in her work. She has a passion for old world - ancient history and architecture to which she has always and continues to excel in. Combined with her love of travel, not only did it lead her on an incredible journey of exploration into the locations that she has always dreamed of visiting, but it opened doors to venture into locations that others have been denied access to. She considers herself to be a Student and Explorer of all that would be deemed otherworldly. Socials: https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Host Links https://linktr.ee/kerrilynn.shellhorn Message from Kerrilynn: I want to hear from you! I want to hear about your ghost stories, paranormal adventures and occurrences. I would also love your show suggestions to cover in the future. Email me at kerrilynn.shellhorn@gmail.com. If you enjoy the content on the channel please live, subscribe and share. My deepest gratitude to you all! A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on Spirit Switchboard are not necessarily those of the Host or the United Public Radio Network/UFO Paranormal Radio Network and its producers. As always Spirit Switchboard strives to hold space for open, respectful dialogue with show guests and listeners.

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Una noche con nebuleo intenso.

This week's Open Mic guest is USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden who explains significant strides toward the reorganization of the Agriculture Department. Vaden shares the challenges of occupancy and maintenance at current buildings, including the Beltsville research facility. He also reviews how bridge assistance funds will be distributed to farmers, outlines upgrades to USDA technology, and says there will be increased dialogue and review over agency crop reports. 

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I just watched a documentary on Alexander the Great and tried to do what I always do — turn world domination into punchlines. From conquering Persia before age 30 to having the confidence of a guy who's never bombed on stage, Alexander might be the original “main character energy.”In this episode of Reality is Optional, I break down the wildest moments from the documentary and try to find the comedy in ancient warfare, ego, legacy, and what happens when you think you're unstoppable.We've got:Alexander tutored by Aristotle; conquering most of the known world before 32; elite military strategy and questionable emotional decisions; what happens when your army is tired but you're still chasing glory; and why every comic secretly thinks they're Alexander at an open mic.History meets stand-up. Empires fall. Jokes rise.#AlexanderTheGreat#HistoryComedy#DocumentaryCommentary#AncientHistory#StandUpPodcast

Caras nuevas se juntan con los veteranos.

This week's Open Mic guest is Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack. The 3rd district representative says the proposed $1-billion dollars of Bridge Assistance for specialty crop and sugar farmers is significantly deficient to meet losses suffered by those producers. Cammack says a review of USMCA this summer should include better protection for fruit and vegetable producers in her state. She also addresses farm labor concerns and says she is exploring actions related to ingredient transparency. 

Year 11 of the podcast begins with an episode shaped almost entirely by you. We opened things up and invited listeners to ask us anything, and the response was brilliant. Doctor Who, genre TV, movies, music, what we do in real life — it's all in here, as we work our way through your questions and let the conversation go where it wants to. There's a quick run through the news up top, a big listener mailbag on the back end, and plenty of tangents along the way. We love our listeners, and this episode is very much for you. That's January wrapped for another year — hope you enjoy it. Contact us: X / Twitter: @theDWshow Bluesky: @thedwshow.net Facebook: facebook.com/theDWshow Email: hello@theDWshow.net

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us Judith Enck of Beyond Plastic, Sam Fein who's the City Auditor in Albany, and Blair Horner from NYPIRG to talk about the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Then, Moses Nagel brings us voices from the MLK Day Interfaith Peace Walk on Saturday January 17. Later on, Yi Lu spoke with Prof. Haoyu Wang about Artificial Intelligence: What It Does, What It Means, and Why It Matters. After that, We welcome Thom Francis, the Board President of Hudson Valley Writers Guild , and the producer of the Next up. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes local writers Carlton Wells & Rhonda Rosenheck to the mic. They shared their work at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic. Hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson Engineers: Caelan McPherson

This week, Thom Francis welcomes local writers Carlton Wells & Rhonda Rosenheck to the mic. They shared their work at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic at the Honest Weight Food Co-op on Friday, November 7, 2025. +++++ For four years, the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and the Upstate Artists Guild have worked together on the Poetic License project, bringing together poets and visual artists from the Capital Region and beyond. With the beautiful, inspired artwork as a backdrop the words filled the air at two readings supporting the shows in both Troy and Albany. On November 7, writers Carlton Wells and Rhonda Rosenheck shared their work in front of a full audience in the Community Room at the Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany. First up to the mic is Carlton Wells who read a sonnet with a lot of word play and then his poem “Wino in the Garden.” Local writer, editor, and educator Rhonda Rosenheck was next with two poems “All the Wonders,” a poem that was picked by an artist to be included in the show, and “Earth's Watch.” The call for poetry submission for the 2026 edition of Poetic License will be announced in early-spring with the exhibits taking place in the fall. For more information on the Poetic License project and to view the art and read the poems, go to https://poeticlicensealbany.com

Celebramos víspera de Reyes con nuestro primer open mic del año.

Fasten your seatbelts! Big Texas!! Or Texas, as most normal folks call it! Jared shares his experience from attending various "Open Mic" spots and even remembers The Alamo. Nuka-Cola! With the second season of Fallout in full effect. The guys can sample some of the series finest beverages! Big Corporations. The impact they have on everyday life is just something that can no longer be ignored. Like Share Comment Subscribe and Review!

This week's Open Mic guest is House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig. Before the release of the Farm and Family Freedom Act framework last week, the Minnesota Democrat spoke with Agri-Pulse on the sidelines of the American Farm Bureau Federation  convention. Craig expressed dismay with ICE raids in Minnesota and discussed the impacts on farm labor. Craig says her members are willing to compromise on a new farm bill this year,  but will not accept certain types of legislation such as language dealing with pesticide labeling. She also discusses the new dietary guidelines. 

This week, Thom Francis welcomes local writers S.L. Maurice & Shannon Kauderer to the mic. They shared their work at the annual “Year in Review” event at Mojo's Cafe & Gallery in downtown Troy on Saturday, December 6, 2025. +++++ Early last month, poets and writers got together for the “Year in Review,” the Hudson Valley Writers Guild's Annual Meeting and Open Mic at Mojo's Cafe in Troy. A full range of writers took the stage that afternoon to share their poetry and prose, and today we are going to hear from two of those writers. First up is S.L. Maurice, who been very active in the local community by leading writing workshops, hosting events, and serving on the HVWG board. At the “Year in Review,” Sam shared two poems as a preview of his featured reading at the Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center in Albany on January 15. Next up is science fiction writer and co-founder of the Albany Writers Group Shannon Kauderer. The Albany Writers Group runs two Sunday evening write-in sessions every week in East Greenbush and Clifton Park. Shannon read an except of a short story that was recently published in “Catskill Chaos.”

¡Despedimos el año en el primer piso de El Ocho!

This week's Open Mic guest is Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute. Bodor says AFFI is pleased with the call for more whole and nutrient dense foods in the new dietary guidelines because frozen foods offer exceptional food quality, nutrition and less food waste. She explains other advantages of the frozen category and why AFFI is hopeful for a new farm bill with opportunities for frozen foods. Bodor also shares industry concerns over a patchwork of state regulations on food labels and food packaging.  

Klye Parris's legendary Possum Story is THE all-time open mic stories. It happend at a comedy club and Kansas City. It was open mic night at Stanford and Sons and Kyle gave a whole new meaning to killing the room. 

Jeden Januar wagen wir den Blick in die musikalische Kristallkugel – und küren den Act, dem wir in den nächsten 12 Monaten am ehesten den Durchbruch zutrauen. Okay, zugegeben: Letztes Jahr haben wir es verschwitzt. Dieses Jahr sind wir wieder voll dabei – dank Tyler (fucking!) Ballgame. Nach einem abgebrochenen Songwriting-Studio und zahlreichen Bandprojekten, die sich sang- und klanglos auflösten, wagte der im US-Bundesstaat Rhode Island geborene Musiker mit engelsgleicher Stimme und Retro-Touch vor ein paar Jahren einen Neustart in Kalifornien. Er sang sich durch unzählige Open-Mics – bis Jonathan Radio (Foxygen, Miley Cyrus) auf ihn aufmerksam wurde. Mit Rados Hilfe entstand Ballgames Debütalbum «For the First Time, Again», das Ende Januar veröffentlicht wird. Wir sagen schon jetzt: Das wird gross.

Complete our 2025 survey: ⁠https://unpacked.bio/uihsurvey⁠ Book for the Jerusalem Marathon "Return, Reconnect, and Run for Resilience" tour: ⁠sababatravel.com⁠ In this Open Mic episode, Noam responds to a listener, Aviva's question: what does it even mean to say “Israel has a right to exist”—and who gets to decide that “right”? Noam argues that the debate is really about Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. He makes the case that the more urgent conversation is about how Israel exists, not whether it exists. The episode uses the 2025 NYC mayoral debate as a jumping-off point to explore Jewish peoplehood, modern self-determination, and double standards. This episode is generously sponsored by Debra and Avi Naider and Andrea & Larry Gill. To sponsor an episode or to be in touch, please email noam@unpacked.media. Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week's Open Mic guest is Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation and a third-generation Georgia farmer. The group's annual meeting is coming up in Anaheim, California next week and features key ag leaders from Washington. Duvall previews what his members would like to hear from those leaders on a variety of issues such as labor, high input costs and New World Screwworm. He says they are grateful for the Bridge Financial Assistance offered by the Trump administration, but the resources aren't adequate to meet the financial struggles facing many producers in 2026. 

Presentamos el Open Mic por primera vez en La Mordida Taquería Mexicana (Caguas).

La energía invernal se manifiesta en el open mic.