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The Life of a City Manager:  Is Silence Praise? with Seth Winterhalter

On this episode of Let’s Just Talk! with Kathryn Raaker, we welcome three insightful segments:

📬 Steve Kochersperger, USPS Historian, reflects on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service, honoring its legacy of connecting every American home and business while delivering 44% of the world’s mail.

Chelsey Wen, Senior Health Data Analyst at U.S. News & World Report, shares insights from the 36th Annual Best Hospitals Study for 2025–2026, recognizing over 500 Best Regional Hospitals and evaluating 22 procedures and conditions nationwide.

💆‍♀️ Dr. Gauri Desai and Dr. Abhijit Desai, leading experts in dermatology and pathology, discuss the unique signs of aging in melanin-rich skin and the need for more research and education to improve treatment for patients of color.

WCVG 1320 AM AND 103.9 FM-Kochersperger-Wen-Desai's- 8-11-2025-Lets Just Talk

On this episode of Let’s Just Talk! with Kathryn Raaker, we welcome three insightful segments:

📬 Steve Kochersperger, USPS Historian, reflects on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service, honoring its legacy of connecting every American home and business while delivering 44% of the world’s mail.

🏥 Chelsey Wen, Senior Health Data Analyst at U.S. News & World Report, shares insights from the 36th Annual Best Hospitals Study for 2025–2026, recognizing over 500 Best Regional Hospitals and evaluating 22 procedures and conditions nationwide.

💆‍♀️ Dr. Gauri Desai and Dr. Abhijit Desai, leading experts in dermatology and pathology, discuss the unique signs of aging in melanin-rich skin and the need for more research and education to improve treatment for patients of color.

WELP Greenville SC 1360AM & 104.3 FM- Kochersperger-Wen-Desai's- 8-14-2025-Lets Just Talk

KKIM-WBRI-KCLE-WSKY-WEZZ-Kochersperger-Wen-Desai's -8-16-2025- Lets Just Talk

📬 Steve Kochersperger, USPS Historian, reflects on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service, honoring its legacy of connecting every American home and business while delivering 44% of the world’s mail.

🏥 Chelsey Wen, Senior Health Data Analyst at U.S. News & World Report, shares insights from the 36th Annual Best Hospitals Study for 2025–2026, recognizing over 500 Best Regional Hospitals and evaluating 22 procedures and conditions nationwide.

💆‍♀️ Dr. Gauri Desai and Dr. Abhijit Desai, leading experts in dermatology and pathology, discuss the unique signs of aging in melanin-rich skin and the need for more research and education to improve treatment for patients of color.

WNWR The Word 1540 AM Philadelphia-Kochersperger-Wen-Desai's 8-16-2025-Lets Just Talk

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features former Virginia Delegate Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Attorney General, for a conversation about his professional path to public service, his message to voters, his thoughts on key health policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting in Virginia begins Sept. 19. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Jay Jones

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features businessman and broadcaster John Reid, the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, for a conversation about his professional path to public service, his message to voters, his thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - John Reid

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features Virginia state Senator Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic for Lieutenant Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Ghazala Hashmi

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee for Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.


VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Winsome Earle-Sears

This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

VHHA Patients Come First Podcast - Abigail Spanberger

Kathryn Raaker hosts a nationally syndicated magazine format radio program on AM/FM, Internet streaming, and on her free iTunes App. The show features topics for today’s audience. Whether it is a guest talking about the newest technology, politics, health, or other topics, it is all about informing her listeners. Kathryn has been in broadcasting for almost 30 years and is featured on the Wilkins Radio Networks, Fairfax Radio Network, W4Cy & W4Vet Networks, and WVFR AM out of Pittsburg. So tune into "Let’s Just Talk! Radio" to be informed and entertained!

Local and state governments, though often overshadowed by federal government, have tremendous impact on our quality of life. This podcast provides a valuable service by educating people on how to improve their own quality of life through civic engagement. Various organizations encourage residents to register and vote, but it does not appear that anyone is showing voters how to make good decisions when they do. It feels akin to hiring someone for a job without reviewing the job description. Local Matters changes that narrative by educating voters with short, clear, and unbiased civics lessons from a career local government professional, public speaker, and management consultant.

New tracks tagged #PublicService