Prineville People

Given the massive cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), does a miltary career make sense for young men and women in 2025? And what about the attempts to "fire" transgender troops, and not allow women to be in combat roles? Listen to a 39 year-old female veteran who entered at 17 and deployed twice to combat zones.

Today's show is all about the Trump administration's plans to diminish, erase, and demonize the LGBTQ+ community throughout the United States. My guest today is Judy (name changed to protect her from being targeted), a 20-something veteran who lives here in Cumberland County PA with her wife. We talk about the effect that Trump's plans are having both on Judy and the LGBTQ+ community here in south central Pennsylvania. (Note: for those who might be "triggered," there short interludes of both battle/war sounds and crowds yelling.)

Inspired by the "word jazz" of Ken Nordine, this short piece should brighten your day - especially if you like sax in the morning.....

Fire Police organizations exist in thirteen US states but most people don't really know what they do or what authority they have. Captain Bob Wertz, Carlisle PA Regional Special Police, explains what his team does -- and why you might want to be part of a similar organization in your community.

Donald Trump has pledged to conduct the largest mass deportation in US history. How will this affect Cumberland County PA? We talk with Carlisle Borough City Councilor Safronia Perry a few days before the new administration takes control of the government.

Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and TV presenter. In 2019 she starred in a Netflix special "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" and in 2021 she had a follow-up special called "Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo." She became very popular (and I suspect wealthy) but I was not a fan.....

We're bombarded with celebrity endorsements and, maybe like you, I've had enough!

Newville PA has essentially been a "dry" town since Prohibition back in 1933. This May 2021 residents will vote on whether to change the liquor law and become a "wet" borough. So what do residents think about this change? Listen to this 7-minute podcast and learn a little history about this quaint township - and how getting "wet" may change the borough. (This podcast is an extension of an article I wrote recently for Carlisle's Sentinel newspaper.)

Jeanna Som is the Executive Director of Carlisle PA's Summer Program for Youth (SPY.) I recorded this podcast with Jeanna as part of the article I wrote for the (Carlisle) Sentinel newspaper's "Inspire" edition Feb. 28, 2021. A woman with a big heart, listen to this podcast and be inspired to help those kids that are less fortunate than you.

This is the first episode of Cumberland County Chatter, a new podcast show featuring interviews with inspirational, and sometimes controversial, people who live in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. Sara Agerton is the only woman, and only Democrat, on the Mechanicsburg Borough Council. At 41 Agerton is committed to making her voice, and others' voices, heard in order to make the community a better place to live. (about 15 minutes)

Steve Bloom is the former Pennsylvania State House Representative (2010-2018)who then ran unsuccessfully for a US Congressional seat in 2019-20. A man who's life goal has always been to "make a difference" in peoples' lives, Steve is one of those people you can hold up as a role model. Listen to this 30-minute interview to learn more about Steve's life and what he's up to these days. (This interview was the basis for my profile article in The Sentinel Newspaper, Carlisle PA, December 2020.)

Inspired by the "word jazz" artistry (and now-deceased)Ken Nordine, this piece combines soft jazz with a short riff on morning routines.