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 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: 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!

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:  Jasmine French and Hannah Levin - The Muni's Cinderella For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Jasmine French and Hannah Levin of the local Springfield Muni and of Cinderella, 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: Shymeka Kerr-Gregory - Juneteenth Inc. Trent R. Nelson speaks with Shymeka Kerr-Gregory of Juneteenth Inc. about the organization, the history of the holiday, education, this past Juneteenth week, 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!

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: Molly Berendt and Brandy Stabler - Compass for Kids Trent R. Nelson speaks with Molly Berendt and Brandy Stabler of Compass For Kids about love, supporting children, what the organization does, what it's like to be recognized by the federal government, how it all began, 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: Beth Wakefield - Illinois Symphony Orchestra For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Beth Wakefield of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra about their summer performances across Springfield and Bloomington, what can be expected this fall, their new conductor, the best symphonies, 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: Bella Szabo - Springfield Area Art Council For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Bella Szabo, 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: Dr. Dona Perry - Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Dr. Dona Perry of BCBSI concerning gynecology, women's reproductive health, tips, issues, and all about the various different processes that are gone through across a pregnancy, 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, Fourth of July plans, 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: DJ and Alyssa Schultz and Magdalena Osterhuber - The Muni's The Music Man For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with DJ, Alyssa and Magdalena of the local Springfield Muni and of The Music Man, 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: Jennifer Thompson - Author of If We're Being Honest For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Jennifer Thompson concerning her new book, community, how we can be better for ourselves and one another, 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: Adam Gopnik - Staff Writer for The New Yorker and Author of All That Happiness Is For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with New Yorker staff writer and All That Happiness Is author regarding the new extended essay, the joys of learning and growing, pugilism, working in a kitchen, 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: Catherine Henebry and Lauren Peters - The American Heart Association For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Catherine and Lauren of the American Heart Association concerning the upcoming heart and stroke walk, the joys of living healthier, how running can help, how you can learn more information on everything heart related 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: Molly Schunicht and Luke Bosboom - The Muni's The Jersey Boys For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Luke and Molly of the local Springfield Muni and of The Jersey Boys, concerning the performance, the joys of acting, how to go see the show, how to 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: Eric Jay Dolin - Author of Left For Dead For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Author Eric Jay Dolin about the War of 1812, the Falkland Islands, the narrative of his story, why history is fun and so important, 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: Brian Sansoni - American Cleaning Institute For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Brian Sansoni regarding what's been going on across the country's households and laundry rooms that is so distressing and concerning, why it's a risk, what can be done to help, 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. David Sedlek - Author Water For All For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the author of Water For All, Dr. David Sedlek, regarding what's been going on across the planet, why it's at risk, what can be done to help, why water is so important, 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: Jaime Estell and Duane Williams - LGBTQAI+ Advocates and Drag Performers For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Jaime Estell and Duane Williams concerning the upcoming Springfield Pridefest 2024, drag, performers, the art, history, and feelings behind the art form, 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: Hunter Walker and Luppe B Luppen - Authors of The Truce For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the author of Earth's Emergency Room, Lowell E Baier, regarding what's been going on across the planet, why it's at risk, what can be done to help, why he wrote this book after his previous contributions, 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: Jacob Heilbrunn - Author of America Last For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the author of America Last, Jacob Heilbrunn, as it concerns what's been going on with the GOP since the early 20th Century, why it's putting the entire nation at risk, why, 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. Victoriana Schwartz - Preventive Medicine & Public Health Resident Physician at Cook County Health For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Dr. Victoriana Schwartz, a Preventive Medicine & Public Health Resident Physician concerning COVID-19, measles, mumps, 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: Richard Rothstein - Author of The Color of Law and Just Action For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the author of The Color of Law and Just Action, Richard Rothstein, about the segregation across our nation, how it came to be, and the solutions he and his daughter outlined in their newest work, Just Action - 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: Lowell E Baier - Author of Earth's Emergency Room For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the author of Earth's Emergency Room, Lowell E Baier, regarding what's been going on across the planet, why it's at risk, what can be done to help, why he wrote this book after his previous contributions, 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: Janell Woolard - Author of This Is Her Story For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with local author Janell Woolard about adoption, finding wholeness, love, support, compassion, 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: Dr. Lakshmi Emory - AETNA Better Health of Illinois For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Dr. Lakshmi Emory of AETNA Better Health of Illinois concerning endometriosis and minority health in general - as both March and April were highlighting each, 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!