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Democracy Listening Tour Comes to Erie: Brian Vogt - Apr. 2, 2025

On Thursday, Joel interviewed Brian Vogt, an expert who has worked on democracy and governance issues around the world. Brian has embarked on a Democracy Listening Tour to hear directly from Americans—especially Trump voters—about how they see the state of democratic principles within our constitutional republic. His tour has led to Erie County, PA to speak with several local voters about their perspectives and experiences.

Parkinson's Awareness Month: Lynne Gotham - Apr. 1, 2026

Our Wednesday health focus centered around Parkinson's Awareness Month. Lynne Gotham, Executive Director of Parkinson Partners of NW PA updated us on this disease that is quickly growing in the US.

The New Team at the Zoo: Melissa "Roo" Kojancie & Gus Pine - Mar. 31, 2026

We are joined by Gus Pine, Executive Director of Erie Events, and Melissa "Roo" Kojancie, CEO of the Erie Zoo with a conversation about the City of Erie's transfer of the Zoo and its surrounding property to Erie Events, and the new drive for sustainability and reaccreditation at the Zoo.

Erie News Now's Stehlin to Move to County Role: John Stehlin - Mar. 27, 2026

On Friday, Joel had a retrospective conversation with Erie News Now Lead Forecaster John Stehlin, who has been tapped by County Executive Christina Vogel as Erie County's new Countywide Engagement Officer.

March Meeting With the Mayor: Mayor Daria Devlin & Cathryn Easterling - Mar. 26, 2026

Housing was again a topic for our March monthly meeting withE Erie Mayor Daria Devlin, who was joined by Director of Neighborhood and Economic Development Cathryn Easterling. We discussed the mayor's listening sessions, and her work to update systems at City Hall.