In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how October went and what to expect across all of November! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with: Betsy Dollar - Springfield Art Association Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Springfield Art Association Executive Director Betsy Dollar regarding the upcoming schedule of events for the SAA and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find us on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Becky Simon - Illinois League of Women Voters For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with President Becky Simon of the Illinois League of Women Voters about taking part in democracy, why everyone must have the right to vote without intimidation, how you can make a difference in your community, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Sara C. Bronin - Professor and Author of "Key To The City" For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Professor and Author Sara C. Bronin about zoning, her new book "Key To The City,"  the importance of organization and of learning about how this makes for a functional society, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Special Agent Nathan - FBI Springfield Field Office For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with FBI Springfield's own Special Agent Nathan about Cybersecurity Awareness Month, how to protect yourself and your loved ones online and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Tara Nickerson - Special Olympics of Illinois Trent R. Nelson speaks with Tara Nickerson of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, how SOILL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, the upcoming chicken dinner fundraiser, and so much more.  Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Jeremy Dauber - Professor and Author Jeremy Dauber For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Professor and Author Jeremy Dauber about the history of American horror, what we as a society enjoy about being afraid, our psychological projections and inspirations, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Gavin Shevlin - A Taste of Ireland For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Irishman and Professional Dancer Gavin Shevlin regarding the history of irish dancing, how he fell in love with the art form, what the program is like, how it helps to tell the story of Ireland, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Wayne Tuttle - Lucid Nightmare Productions For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Wayne Tuttle of Lucid Nightmare Productions regarding his art, the Purgatory event Lucid Nightmare Productions is putting on with 97.7 QLZ all October long, Halloween, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Jerry Curry - Mary Bryant Home For The Blind For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Mary Bryant Home For The Blind Executive Director Jerry Curry regarding the annual chili and beef vegetable soup fundraiser, what the organization does and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Penny Powell - Fifth Street Renaissance For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Fifth Street Renaissance Executive Director Penny Powell about the the history of their organization, how it helps people, how you can help, what the organization does across our capital city and beyond, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Caren Mansfield - Dana-Thomas House Foundation For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Caren Mansfield of the DTHF regarding the house, the organization, the upcoming Bourbon Done Wright event, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Austin Simmons & Autumn Gwinn - Vegan Chef Challenge For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Austin Simmons & Autumn Gwinn of the local Vegan Chef Challenge to discuss the event, the diner passports, being vegan, how many foods are naturally so, why folks might want to consider changing their lifestyles, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how September went and what to expect across October, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with: Lou Bart - YMCA Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Y's Lou Bart for their monthly chat concerning the upcoming schedule of events for the Y, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community, its adults, and its children! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find us on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Chris Brown - Lawyer and Author of "A History of Empty Lots" For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Lawyer and Author Christopher Brown about his new book, how he stumbled upon all the nature that lies within our cities, the lessons he has taken away from his adventures, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Ron Kinscherf - Author of "Adorable" Trent R. Nelson speaks with Children's Book Author Ron Kinscherf regarding his origins as a writer, how he got into writing books for kids, his new book "Adorable," and so much more.  Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Tara Nickerson - Special Olympics of Illinois Trent R. Nelson speaks with Tara Nickerson of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, September's Cardboard Regatta, how SOILL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, the upcoming chicken dinner fundraiser, and so much more.  Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Jeff Schoep - Simon Wisenthal Center, MMOT, and others For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Jeff Schoep about his work for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and MMOT, what the organization he once led does, how it functions, how he came to denounce it and hate, and work for change and love, what he's doing now, and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Josh Sabo - Heartland Continuum of Care For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Josh Sabo of Heartland HOUSED, and the Heartland Continuum of Care, about what's been going on across the community; they spoke about recent ordinances, what the organization does, how it functions, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Lori Dale - The Springfield Bicycle Club For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Lori Dale of the Springfield Bicycle Club about the upcoming Capital City Century, how to participate in the future, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Carrie Ricky - Author/Film Critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Author and Philadelphia Inquirer Film Critic Carrie Rickey about her new book on legendary filmmaker Agnes  Varda, her inspiration, origins, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Cinda Klickna - The Sangamon County Historical Society For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Sangamon County Historical Society President Cinda Klickna concerning the upcoming walk through Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, how to learn more about the organization, what events are in the offing, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Ken Page - Springfield ACLU For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Ken Page of the Springfield ACLU about what's been going on across the community; they spoke about the newly designated national monument site for the 1908 Springfield Race Riot, as well as about the killing of Sonya Massey, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Tom Rader - Former Mayor of Riverton For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with former Riverton Mayor - and current District 8 Sangamon County Board Member - Tom Rader about what's going on across Riverton, as well as the greater community that he represents as it concerns infrastructure, progress, the upcoming election, work on the Sangamon County Board, the killing of Sonya Massey and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Brandon Damm - Rock and Run For Mental Health For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Brandon Damm about the upcoming 5K, the origins of the event, how to sign up to participate, and much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with: Lou Bart - YMCA Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Y's Lou Bart for their monthly chat concerning the upcoming schedule of events for the Y, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community, its adults, and its children! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find us on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how August went and what to expect across September, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:  Brad Williams - Comedian For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Comedian Brad Williams, concerning his upcoming performance, the joys of telling jokes, how to go see the show, "cancel culture," and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:  Laurie McCoy & Aiden Garland-Sutter - Picnic For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Laurie McCoy & Aiden Garland-Sutter of the play Picnic, concerning the performance, the joys of acting, how to go see the show, why you should participate in the future, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Alison Pure-Slovin - Simon Wiesenthal Center and Mobile Museums of Tolerance For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Alison Pure-Slovin of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Mobile Museums of Tolerance regarding what's been going on at the museum and with the movement, how to learn more, how to be apart of the solution to hate, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Lynde Pavich - Special Olympics of Illinois Trent R. Nelson speaks with Lynde Pavich of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, the upcoming Cardboard Regatta at Sheedy Shores, how SOIL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, and so much more.  Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Sam Cahnman - District 18 Sangamon County Board Member For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with District 18 Sangamon County Board Member Sam Cahnman about his career, the retirement announcement of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, the future, and more!! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Bella Szabo, Alaina Taylor and Hailey Higgins - Springfield Area Art Council For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Bella Szabo, as well as both recently graduated interns Alaina Taylor and Hailey Higgins, about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, what the organization does, what the local grant process is like, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Christopher Johnson - FBI Springfield Field Office For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the Special Agent in charge of the FBI's Springfield Field Office Chris Johnson about his career, what he learned across stints in places like Detroit, St. Louis, and elsewhere, what he is looking to bring to Springfield and Central Illinois, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with: Anne Logue and Harv Koplo - Sustainable Springfield Trent R. Nelson spoke with Anne Logue and Harv Koplo of Sustainable Springfield concerning what they do, why they do it, why the environment is worth protecting, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find us on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Rebecca Clark - Illinois State Fair For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Rebecca Clark of the Illinois State Fair concerning the upcoming state fair, the music, food, fun, and events that people can come to enjoy, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with: Lou Bart - YMCA Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Y's Lou Bart for their monthly chat concerning the upcoming schedule of events for the Y, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community, its adults, and its children! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find us on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Chris Wills - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Chris Wills of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum regarding what's been going on at the museum and library, what's been going on across the community since last they sat down, new art, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Tiffany Williams, Ava Southern and Lydia Russler - The Muni's Disney's The Little Mermaid For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Tiffany Williams, Ava Southern, and Lydia Russler of The Little Mermaid over at the Springfield Muni regarding the show, artistic origins, where to get tickets, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Dr. Arti Barnes - Illinois Department of Public Health For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Dr. Arti Barnes of the Illinois Department of Public Health concerning the West Nile virus, how to remain safe while having fun this summer, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down, Illinois State Fair time, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Dr. Jerry Kruse - SIU School of Medicine Trent R. Nelson speaks with Dr. Jerry Kruse of SIU School of Medicine, SIU Medicine and more to discuss healthcare, the history of SIU's healthcare education, some of the blights of our modern world, and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. New episodes can be found on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Chloe Lucca and Wesley Ridgeway - Central Illinois Foodbank For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with both Chloe and Wesley regarding what's going on across the community this summer and beyond and how you can best help those who need food and resources, plus more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Tara Nickerson - Special Olympics of Illinois Trent R. Nelson speaks with Tara Nickerson of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, the upcoming Cardboard Regatta at Sheedy Shores, how SOILL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, and so much more.  Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Dr. Jerry Kruse - SIU School of Medicine Trent R. Nelson speaks with Dr. Jerry Kruse of SIU School of Medicine, SIU Medicine and more to discuss healthcare, healthcare education, some of the blights of our modern world, and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. New episodes can be found on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Don Hanrahan - Sangamon Valley Sierra Club Trent R. Nelson speaks with the local Sierra Club's own Don Hanrahan concerning updates for Hunter Lake, the CWLP responses, and much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Don Hanrahan - Sangamon Valley Sierra Club Trent R. Nelson speaks with the local Sierra Club's own Don Hanrahan regarding the environment, Hunter Lake, Dallman Power Plant, lead water lines, CWLP, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. You can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Monique Shaw - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Monique Shaw of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation regarding the state of women's health and reproductive rights more than two years after the SCOTUS Dobbs ruling, what the stats say, and what is to come, as well as so much more too! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Rebecca Clark - Illinois State Fair For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Rebecca Clark of the Illinois State Fair concerning the upcoming state fair, the music, food, fun, and events that people can come to enjoy, and so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!