The Putnam Beat - S4 Ep 2

The Putnam Beat - S4 Minisode 1: Leonel Joven

On this minisode of the #localwordonthestreet, Austin sits down with Leonel Joven of the Blue52Podcast. We talk about his perspective on Memorial Day as a veteran, the MLB's recent decision to include records from the historic National Negro League in their records, and the next meal date for Top Flight BBQ! All this and more, on #thePutnamBeat

The Putnam Beat S4 Ep4 - Anarchy: Coming to a Speed Limit Near You

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet, Austin discusses some of the local news in Porterville, you need to know, including an ordinance to raise the speed limits of certain streets in town, and how that may impact you. Next we hit national news to talk about President Biden's infrastructure plan, on the eve of his self-given deadline, and how hyperpartisanship has stalled the efforts. Then we talk about a restrictive voting law in Texas, and how Texan Democrats have stalled the effort. All this and more on #thePutnamBeat

The Putnam Beat - S4 Ep3

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,   Co-hosts Austin Slater and Jonathan Ogans sit down to talk local news, such as the City of Porterville's plan for putting a temporary library in place, and why some in the community are criticizing the commission set up by the City to gather input on the subject.   Next we cover national stories, from the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, to Rep. Matt Gaetz latest political scandal, and the war of words between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.   All this and more, on #theputnambeat This episode was recorded on 05/23/2021

The Putnam Beat - S4 Ep 2

On this episode of they #localwordonthestreet,    We discuss more about our partnership with Chingons Tacos and the upcoming meal voucher give away... STAY TUNED. And remember, when you #buylocal we all win!  Then, Ogans and Austin talk all about the local stories you need to hear, including Tulare's new plan to house the homeless and the plans to rename part of Highway 65 after our fallen firefighters.   Later, we talk national stories, like President Biden's recent moves on climate change.   All this and more on #theputnanbeat   This episode was recorded on 4/18/2021.

The Putnam Beat S4 Ep1 - The Return

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet, Your co-hosts, Jonathan Ogans and Austin Slater you up on some of the local and national news stories that happened over the break. We talk Porterville City Council, potential projects between the City of Porterville and State Senator Hurtado, the election of President Biden, George Floyd, and more. Its good to be back, Porterville; we love you. Tell us what you though of the show, wrie us a review. -The Putnam Beat