First, we are reconnecting with CT Foodshare on the important topic of food insecurity. With the federal government shutdown poised to throw food support programs for our most fragile and needy neighbors into overdrive, we'll talk about how easy it is for you to help through food contributions, volunteering, or by turning your donated dollar into $5, $7, even $10 worth of nutritious food.Then we'll bring you the third and final segment in our Domestic Violence Awareness Month series featuring the

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a brand that makes a difference- or how sustainability and innovation can truly coexist- this conversation will change the way you think about design. In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Ian Peterman, founder and CEO of the Peterman Design Firm, to talk about how conscious design is reshaping the future of business, innovation, and sustainability. Ian’s approach to design goes far beyond aesthetics- he’s helping

Judy Gette and friends discuss “Etta and Otto and Russell and James” by Emma Hooper on Radio Book Club. Otto Vogel wakes before dawn on his farm in rural Saskatchewan, Canada, to find a letter from his wife, Etta. She will return if she can; she has never seen water and has gone in search […]

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Friday, October 31, 2025.  Witch Hats and Wallets: Halloween Hits $13.1B! A little DIY magic helps families keep the Halloween spirit alive without scaring their wallets. “She wanted to be a unicorn ballerina butterfly”, Cambria Houtte said. “So we bought a […]

Stay informed with the latest news updates from the Bay Area. Discover why authors left a local school, the harrowing story of a woman ingesting toxic water at Lake Tahoe, the alarming levels of radiation detected in San Francisco, and more.

Dan Bigley, Chief Executive Officer/President of Denali Family Services, joins Mike Chmielewski on Valley Edition. Dan Bigley has spent sixteen years at Denali Family Services. Denali Family Services helps children living with serious emotional disturbance or trauma. Thier clients range in age three to twenty-one. The goal is to provide Alaska’s youth and families the […]

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Thursday, October 30, 2025. In part three of our series on flexible learning in the Mat-Su, we look at iTech coursework. iTech Learning is a fully online program in the Mat-Su Borough School District that blends student independence with strong support […]

Energy Landscape of Virginia Episode 23 | Using Wood Byproducts to Make Sustainable Energy. In a conversation with Terry Lasher, Executive Director for the Virginia Forestry Association, we learn how Virginia’s forest economy contributes to sustainable energy production. We also discuss the potential for utilizing forestry and agriculture waste to manufacture sustainable aviation fuel. Where to find out more about topics covered in this episode Wood Supply Chain (Forest Resources Association)...

Exploring San Francisco's proposal for denser housing, the public defender shortage in the city, an upcoming affordable housing project in San Jose, the San Francisco Giants' new manager, downtown San Jose development needs, updates on military pay during the government shutdown, and Stanford's football performance.

Are you - or do you know an interpersonal violence survivor in western Connecticut looking for help? For the People's Domestic Violence Awareness Month series continues, this time highlighting The Center for Empowerment & Education - an agency bringing interpersonal violence prevention education, front line response, and support to thousands across central western Connecticut for over 50 years!

Meet the leader of the Thomas Merton Family Center in Bridgeport, currently serving thousands of individuals and families each year through their soup kitchen, food pantry, and supportive community programs. Find out how your help might just be just a PBJ away!

Our For the People partners at Impact Fairfield County are touting their Fall Kick-off November 5th for members - and to invite qualifying nonprofits to apply for their current round of grants. Learn how this collective giving organization is empowering women of Fairfield County in local philanthropy - and what a difference those contributions are making in our own neighborhoods.

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Wednesday October 29, 2025. First up, the big news is that last night at the Palmer City Council meeting, the council awarded the bid for construction of the new library. We’ll have more details on Mayor’s Minutes tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. […]

Mayor Cooper and Mike Chmielewski discussed issues from the October 14th City Council meeting. Three actions were approved: authorizing the City Manager, Kolby Zerkel, to award the Airport Lighting Project to Granite Construction; awarding a contract to HDL Engineering Consultants for the Survey, Final Design, and Bidding Assistance for the Evergreen Avenue Improvements Project; and […]

Stay updated on the latest news in the Bay Area including a fatal incident at San Francisco Condor Club, a tragic fall in downtown Redwood City, a deadly pedestrian crash in Union City, alarming Earth's vital signs report by a California researcher, spike in whale entanglements off California coast by NOAA, search for accidentally released homicide suspect, and UC workers confronting UCSF chancellor over layoffs at an elite dinner.