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Livemic Communications Podcast Network

Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools.As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients" episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences,

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10:32

(Oaklawn Health Matters 13) Colonoscopies are Not...

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2025/09/29

Medical experts are now recommending colonoscopies for those younger than 50. In fact, if you're as young as 45, you are now part of the age group being urged to getting screenings for colorectal cancer. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Dr. Catherine Burtrum discusses why this has changed, as well as innovations in the least favorite part of such procedures: The preparation. We also learn about easy online scheduling at Oaklawn. Episode Resources Book Your Colonoscopy Online N...

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11:20

(Community Matters 155) Final Push for Food Donations...

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2025/09/25

Battle Creek's Lakeview Ford Lincoln is among dealerships nationwide participating in an effort to collect non-perishable food donations to support their local food banks. Lakeview Ford aims to collect 400 pounds of non-perishables by the end of September 2025 - enough to fill the bed of a F-150 pickup. Lakeview Sales Manager Josh Anzell joins Community Matters to talk about the final push to reach the goal for the South Michigan Food Bank. Episode Resources South Michigan Food Bank Lakeview ...

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10:07

(Community Matters 155) Wiggly Tail: Salah is a Chill...

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2025/09/25

Our last Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan featured Scout, a terrier mix who is a mostly take-it-easy dog. In this episode, we get an update on Scout - and talk about his sister Salah, another chill terrier ready for her new home. Episode Resources Humane Society of South Central Michigan website Salah on Petfinder More Wiggly Tail episodes ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an in...

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20:24

(Community Matters 155) Committee for Marshall...

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2025/09/24

The ongoing legal saga surrounding the zoning of the site where Ford's Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall seemed quiet for some time. The Michigan Supreme Court was asked to hear the case in September, 2024. Since then, it has been a long year of waiting for both sides. Until September, 2025, that is, when the high court issued an opinion telling a lower court to reissue its prior decision. Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite attorney Robert Dube returns to Community ...

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27:10

(Creating Dementia Solutions 64) Reducing Dementia...

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2025/09/23

Get up and move around! That is one of the ways folks can potentially reduce their risk for dementia. That has certainly been one of the main focuses of the Creating Dementia Solutions - and is mentioned directly in the Miles for Memories mission. In this episode, Senior Health Partners' Program Manager and Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark returns with some reminders that movement does not have to mean exhaustion. Also part of the episode: Bishop Dr. Tino Smith, founder of Kingdom Buil...

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15:34

(EOS Episode 16) Difficult Conversations Can Break...

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2025/09/23

Having conversations with employees or coworkers when goals are not being met is difficult. In fact, even the most dedicated managers and employees may avoid the conversations altogether. In this episode of EOS-Traction for Your Workplace Goals, Implementer Michele Mollard discusses the critical nature of those conversations - as well as some of the best ways to approach them - in order to gain momentum toward your business goals. Episode Resources More Information Email Michele EOS-Traction ...

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15:45

(Community Matters 154) Opioid Settlement Grant to...

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2025/09/18

The Battle Creek Alano Club intends to use opioid settlement grant funds to create a safer space for those Calhoun County residents in recovery. The 2025 grants total nearly $600,000 the county is receiving in a settlement with drugmakers. The grants go to local organizations "...working to prevent, treat, and reduce the impacts of opioid use," according to the office of the Calhoun County Administrator/Controller. The Alano Club of Battle Creek will receive $100,000 to support the Recovery G...

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21:10

(Community Matters 154) Life Recovery Programs at The...

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2025/09/18

Calhoun County's opioid settlement funds - received from drugmakers in a settlement with many Michigan counties - are funding another round of grants to local non-profits. Calhoun County is slated to receive approximately $11 million in opioid settlement funds over the next two decades. Among the recipients: Life Recovery Programs at Battle Creek's The Haven of Rest, where just weeks before this discussion. Executive Director Daniel Jones appealed to the community amidst tough financial times...

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20:27

(Community Matters 153) 'Success Coach' Helping Local...

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2025/09/11

April Gordon has a cool title: Success Coach. The concept is to help employees with everyday challenges - which can have an impact on their job performance. Doing so, April says, improves retention and work performance. The service is part of the national Employer Resource Network (ERN) and is administered through the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research in Kalamazoo and Michigan Works! April, along with Director Kelli Adams, tell Community Matters how the program works, a bit about ...

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26:00

(Community Matters 153) Charitable Idea in Calhoun...

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2025/09/11

EncourageBC! - a charitable support arm of the Battle Creek Community Foundation - has helped fund more than 60 local projects in a wide range of areas. That's the word from Director Angela Myers, who tells Community Matters that number is high compared to similar efforts in other counties. In this episode, Angela tells us how they do it - and how it's made a difference in the Battle Creek and Calhoun County area. Episode Resources EncourageBC! ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Sh...

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18:53

(Community Matters 152) 9th Annual Bearcat Tailgate...

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2025/09/05

The Battle Creek Public Schools Education Foundation is readying for another Bearcat Tailgate event, which has raised more than $86,000 for educational support. BCPSEF President Carrie Briggs - who also serves as the district's Bearcat Advantage Program coordinator - discusses how the event helps, as well as the free fun, food and resources for attendees. Episode Resources BCPS Education Foundation BCPS Bearcat Advantage ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014...

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19:26

(Community Matters 152) BCCF Begins Strategy and...

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2025/09/05

In a process not uncommon after a longtime leader departs and organization and a new one takes over, the Battle Creek Community Foundation has announced a "bold new chapter" initiative of strategic planning and visionary messaging. CEO Mary Muliett - who succeeded longtime predecessor Brenda Hunt in 2024 - returns to Community Matters to talk about how the effort seeks to plug into community needs and determine long-term impact. Episode Resources Battle Creek Community Foundation ABOUT ...

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2:59

(Community Matters 152) Battle Creek's AccessVision...

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2025/09/05

Have an idea for a local TV program? AccessVision - Battle Creek's local community access media center is ready to help. Community Matters stopped by the AccessVision tent during the Battle Creek Community Foundation Annual Meeting and Block Party and chatted with Executive Director Jason Augenstein, discussing how residents can take advantage of the resources they offer. Episode Resources AccessVision ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to h...

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17:55

(Community Matters 152) One Year and Counting: DBCZ...

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2025/09/05

The Downtown Battle Creek Zine - founded by former Battle Creek Enquirer reporters Nick Buckley and Annie Kelley - marks a year in existence by announcing new backing from EncourageBC!. Encourage BC! is a unit of the Battle Creek Community Foundation which energizes and facilitates "positive charitable ideas" in the community. Buckley and Kelley return to Community Matters to talk about the backing, as well as the reception the small publication is receiving from locals. Episode Resources Dow...

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12:39

(EOS Episode 15) Accountability is Partnership

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2025/09/03

Traction for Your Workplace Goals continues in episode 15 with EOS implementer Michele Mollard discussing the benefits of accountability. In fact, we learn that when there is accountability, there is partnership. Episode Resources More Information Email Michele EOS-Traction for Your Workplace Goals is a Livemic Communications production.

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14:42

(Creating Dementia Solutions 63) Fall 2025 Events...

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2025/08/29

For more than 60 episodes, the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast has shined the spotlight on practical information for those living with dementia and their loves ones and caregivers. Miles for Memories makes those initiatives and resources happen, in part, through the great support of the community. In this episode, MFM lead volunteer and founder Sherii Sherban talks about the Community Stroll and Unforgettable Gala - two fun ways to support dementia education, caregiving, technology and mo...

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14:50

(EOS Episode 14) Chaos is Expensive

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2025/08/28

EOS implementer Michele Mollard returns to her series EOS - Traction for Your Workplace Goals talking about something no business owner enjoys: Chaos. Not to mention, chaos in your business is costing you. In episode 14, Michele discusses what chaos looks like - and how EOS calms it. Episode Resources More Information Email Michele EOS-Traction for Your Workplace Goals is a Livemic Communications production.

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15:56

(Community Matters 151) Marshall Historic Home Tour...

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2025/08/28

The Marshal Historical Society's annual Historic Home Tour has been happening for 60 years. The chair of the 2025 event, Debbi Benedict, talks about what makes a Marshall home historic, some of the events planned for the 60th year and her own Marshall love story - which goes back for decades. Episode Resources Marshall Historic Home Tour Marshall Historical Society ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an inte...

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5:42

(Community Matters 151) Battle Creek's Next Downtown...

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2025/08/28

If you go by the new cooperative Uproot Market and Eatery on Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek, you are likely to hear the sounds of progress. The bustling of the final touches on a long-vacant downtown building, that is. The Cereal City's next downtown grocery was nearly ready to open when Community Matters caught up with Uproot's Prepared Foods Manager Jeremiah Shelton during the BCCF Block Party. Episode Resources Uproot Market and Eatery ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning ...

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18:21

(Community Matters 151) Frisbie Talks Michigan Budget...

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2025/08/28

This week, Republican-led Michigan House of Representatives passed a state budget. Just ahead of that, Rep. Steve Frisbie, (R-Pennfield) joined Community Matters, expressing optimism that budget negotiations would begin in earnest soon. Frisbie called the law mandating a state budget by July 1 ineffective, since "there's no teeth to it, no consequences," allowing the deadline to come and go with no budget discussions underway. If Michigan lawmakers can't send a budget to the governor for appr...

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