Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.
Town Talk REcent Episodes
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford African American Trail
Intern Ethan Sweeny, UMW Geography Professor Steve Hanna and Sue Henderson with Discover Stafford preview the opening of the Stafford African American Trail. 31 stories at 23 sites. You can explore history at home or by driving.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Director of Adult Services Tracy McPeck and Director of Collection and Customer Services Samantha Thomason talk about the Adult Winter Reading Challenge, expanding the Library of Things and LEGO Building Labs. librarypoint.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/University of Mary Washington Admissions
Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski and Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg talk about decisions facing students and parents. What should seniors be doing right now to prepare for their upcoming college
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor fostering
Leashes of Valor Head Trainer Karen Meadows and foster families Lisa Palmer and Lisa Dunnivan talk about the fostering program. Leashes of Valor provides everything you need, including food, supplies, and veterinary care. You’re helping train dogs
LISTEN: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia
Parent Shane Sears and Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason preview the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge on February 7-8. Go For the Cold! We talk about fundraising tips, what to expect and the impact of Special Olympics
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Executive Director Dan Maher and Volunteer Coordinator Dominique Thomas talk about getting involved thru volunteering. The importance of giving your time and finances. fredfood.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Heartbreak Hotel
Heartbreak Hotel at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru March 2nd. Joining Patrick Ahearn, (youngest to oldest)- Grayson, Luke and Elliot play different parts of the life of Elvis. riversidedt.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Great Lives
Great Lives Director Scott Harris previews the 2025 William B. Crawley Lecture Series. Most Tuesdays and Thursdays Jan. 21 thru March 20th at Dodd Auditorium. It’s free.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Chris Yakabouski
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors Chairman Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about transportation, changes at the Chancellor Convenience Center, the county and school budget and growth. He also announced he’s running for re-election in the fall.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stratford Hall & NNK250
Northern Neck Tourism Coordinator Lisa Hull and Gordon Blaine Steffey with Stratford Hall preview upcoming programs and events. Have you listened to Stratford Mail–it’s a historically-based podcast. stratfordhall.org nnk250.us
