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People And Perspectives Podcast
Hosted by Cumulus Media Harrisburg · EN
THE CENTRAL PA PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES PODCAST features Jenna Clay and Christine Ricci who each week discuss a topic that affects the people of Central PA. They interview everyone from community leaders to health professionals to politicians as they dig deep into whatever topic that week’s show covers.
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People and Perspectives - July 26th, 2026
3d ago00:27:55Tap to summarizeJoining the program this morning are Brian Flom, Command Sergeant Major, Retired with the United States Army, John Eaton, Vice President for Complex Care at Wounded Warrior Project, and Jessica Keller, Associate Professor at Emory University as they discuss issues surrounding PTSD and our U.S. Soldiers, along with finding community and support to tackle the disorder of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - July 19th, 2026
1w ago00:31:32Tap to summarizeJoining the program this morning are Kevin O’Connell, Executive Director of the NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Foundation, Stephen Perrine, Executive Editor of AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, Dr. Antoinette Farmer-Thompson, President of Strayer University, and Dr. Lindsey A. George, Director of Clinical In Vivo Gene Therapy and an attending physician in the Division of Hematology at Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - July 12th, 2026
2w ago00:29:11Tap to summarizeJoining the program this morning are Lisa Lawson, President and CEO of Annie E. Casey Foundation, Angie Minett, Scouting America National Vice-Chair of Program Development, Former Scouts BSA Program Chair and Local Council Commissioner, Dr. Evan S. Dellon, Professor of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and Jason Nana Yaw Mohan, Director of AMPLE Leadership Platform See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - July 5th, 2026
Jun 2900:29:03Tap to summarizeJoining the program this morning is Dr. Hagir Elsheikh, Founder & President of Kareem’s Mission Autism Support Organization to discuss more on why this Cumberland County non-profit got started, its programs, and new clinic just unveiled, and how you can help celebrate during its upcoming summer bash. Then, Dr. Keith Loud, Physician in Chief, Pediatrics, Suicide, Adolescents at Dartmouth Health Children's Hospital joins the program to talk about statistics involving gun violence and how we can all get involved in the agree to agree campaign. (set to air Jun 29th)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - June 28th, 2026
Jun 2800:30:45Tap to summarizeJune is recognized as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and joining the program this morning to discuss this and what they are doing to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and funds for research are Jeannie Zappe, A competitive swimmer, swim coach, along with being an Alzheimer's advocate, Beth Battaglino, a certified registered nurse and CEO of HealthyWomen, and Kerry Dennis, who’s living with Alzheimer’s disease. Then Susan Shanske, MSW, LICSW, Director and Transitional Care Support with BRIDGES Adult Transition Program joins the program to discuss what all teenagers need to know about managing their healthcare as they transition into adulthood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - June 21st, 2026
Jun 2100:32:14Tap to summarizeJoining the program this morning are Dave Smith, Executive Director of the PA Dairymen’s Association, Matthew Israel, Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution Instructor, and Linda DeCarlo, Senior Director Occupational Safety & Health with the U.S. Postal ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - June 14th, 2026
Jun 1400:30:14Tap to summarizeJoining the program this morning are Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy with Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease, Julian Braithwaite, CEO, International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), Jen Teague, Director for Health Coverage and Benefits with the National Council on Aging (NCOA), Andy Esser, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, Dr. Phillip Koo, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Bill, a patient living with prostate cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - June 7th, 2026
Jun 700:28:20Tap to summarizeThis morning's guests of the program are Beth Siegfried, Executive Director of Dauphin County CASA and Jenny Rascoe, stroke coordinator with UPMC HarrisburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - May 31st, 2026
May 3100:28:14Tap to summarizeJoining the program this morning are Colonel Bob DeSousa, Chair of the Board of Directors Army Heritage Center Foundation and Julie Germany, President of the Army Heritage Center Foundation as we discuss upcoming plans to celebrate the Army's birthday, how it's had impact on our area and the nation over the last 251 years, and how you can join in on the history being made. Then, Dr. David S. Shapiro, Chair of American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed Committee joins the program with what you need to know with the rise of emergency room visits that happen during the summer season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - May 24th, 2026
May 2400:30:04Tap to summarizeJoining the program this morning is Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP’s Fraud Watch Network as she and Christine discuss the top scams to watchout for and how you can protect your money and identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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