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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 5th, 2026
4d ago00:29:03Tap 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
5d ago00:30:45Tap 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
2w ago00:32:14Tap 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
3w ago00:30:14Tap 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
4w ago00:28:20Tap 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.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - May 17th, 2026
May 1700:29:38Tap to summarizeJoining the program today are Nicole Whitmire, COO of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) Big 33, Dr. Marc Hurlbert, CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance, and Dr. John Woods, Provost & Chief Academic Officer with University of Phoenix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - May 10th, 2026
May 1000:31:41Tap to summarizeToday's guests on the program are Mark Compton, CEO of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Laura Dunn, NHTSA Highway Safety Specialist, Michelle Smiley, Sr. Community Affairs Specialist & Highmark Walk for A Healthy Community Director, and Allison Steinberg, Strategic Director with Prevent Cancer Foundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →People and Perspectives - May 3rd, 2026
May 300:28:04Tap to summarizeJoining the program today are John L. Lehr, President & CEO with the Parkinson’s Foundation and Robert Baittie, a Parkinson’s patient, Matt Bertram, Vice President of Volunteer Services at the American Red Cross, and Priscilla Rodriguez, Senior Vice President with College Readiness AssessmentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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