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Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast

The Gaston County team of Adam Gaub, Janet Schafer, Elizabeth McGee and Gavin Stewart host Savvy Citizen -- taking you behind the scenes on issues that matter to you as a Gaston County resident. New episodes drop every Monday.

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21:05

Halloween Spooktacular: Spooky Citizen AM

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/10/28

We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate Halloween with a nod to call-in radio shows with our "Spooky Citizen AM." Enjoy... if you dare!

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35:44

21st Century Policing

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/10/24

We take you to the streets of Gaston County as we ride along with Gaston County Police Officer Leah Byrum in this special field report on what policing in our community looks like today.

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33:52

Tackling Type 2

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/10/17

More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and of that group, more than 90% have the preventable Type 2 Diabetes. Gaston County Cooperative Extension Registered Dietician Linda Minges and Dietetic Intern Carlie Roseman talk about strategies for preventing the disease, especially if you are at high risk.

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35:57

Water is Life

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/10/10

Catawba Riverkeeper Executive Director John Searby talks to Savvy Citizen about the new River Room and the nonprofit's headquarters in McAdenville, as well as some of the work the nonprofit is doing to preserve the health of the Catawba and South Fork rivers.

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22:29

A Treat for Your Taste Buds

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/10/03

Bessemer City is bringing a local barbeque contest to Gaston County with this month's Brew & Cue festival. Learn what sort of treats are in store for your taste buds.

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29:50

Keeping Our Seniors Strong

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/09/26

Linda Minges from Gaston County's NC Cooperative Extension talks about the Matter of Balance class and the danger and stigma surrounding falls for our senior citizens.

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43:25

Fighting Back Against the Opioid Crisis

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/09/19

New York Times bestselling author Beth Macy talks about her latest book on the country's opioid crisis, Raising Lazarus, and how some innovative practices for combatting the crisis are happening right here in North Carolina.

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40:14

Hard to Define

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/09/12

Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off this week, and three Gaston County employees born in South American countries join the Savvy Citizen podcast to talk about the controversy surrounding the term Latinx and the growing influence of a widely varied group in our country.

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37:21

A Step Back in Time

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/09/07

The Hoyle Historic Homestead hosts its annual open house on September 10, and historian Robert Carpenter stops by the show to talk about the special place this property has in Gaston County history.

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36:19

Opening Up the Worlds Above

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/08/29

Staff from the Schiele Museum join Savvy Citizen to talk about the new images from the James Webb telescope and what they mean for understanding the universe, as well as how you can enjoy the museum and planetarium's offerings.

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33:44

Eating Healthy Amid Rising Costs

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/08/22

Linda Minges and Nautica Mason talk about a program that helps local residents afford healthy foods while costs rise at the grocery store.

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25:03

No Slowing These Spectacular Seniors

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/08/16

Two Gaston County Senior Games athletes talk about how the Games keep their competitive juices flowing and have helped them form new bonds with others in the county.

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37:53

The Cream of the Crop

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/08/08

Field Correspondent Elizabeth McGee takes us inside the Gastonia Farmer's Market, finding out what makes this indoor market so popular.

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42:10

The Next Generation

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/08/01

We talk to Leigh Yount with the Gaston County Public Health Department and Lauren Vanacore with the Gaston Community Foundation about some leadership roles for local teens, and how they can make an impact today on decisions for tomorrow.

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44:08

Return of the Original

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/07/18

Savvy Citizen's very first guest, Assistant Budget Director Taylor Drury, returns to the show to talk about the FY23 budget process and some of the highlights for County residents and staff.

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17:45

Hop to It!

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/07/11

Park Hop has become a summer tradition around Gaston County. Learn about how you can get involved, why its not just for kids and why its the Health Department in charge of pulling this together each year.

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16:35

Red, White and Boom

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/07/04

On a patriotic Independence Day episode of Savvy Citizen, GEMS Capt. Brandon Miller gives some tips on how to stay safe when setting off fireworks and enjoying time around the pool and barbecue.

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29:42

Canning For The Win

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/06/27

Cooperative Extension's Linda Minges talks about how you can save a little money and help with healthy eating by canning fruits, veggies and more.

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33:28

Seeking Refuge

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/06/20

Marsha Hirsch and Thakur Mishra from the Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency talk to Savvy Citizen on World Refugee Day about the work they do and Thakur's experience as a refugee himself.

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28:21

How Internal Controls Saved A Life

Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Deputy Internal Auditor Hien Tran talks to Savvy Citizen about how internal controls played a key role in saving his life at his first job after college.

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