Public Media Network Podcasts
By Public Media Network
Public Media Network PodcastsOct 08, 2019
City of Kalamazoo: Utility Policy Committee Highlights - May 9, 2024
Watch the video highlight here: archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_05_09_kcity_upc_BRIEF
Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education (KPS Superintendent's Report) - April 25, 2024
The Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent's office reviewed the details of the Mandatory Summer School program during Summer, 2024.
Watch the episode here: https://archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_04_25_KPS_SLADEComstock Charter Township meeting brief - April 15, 2024
The board approved the hire of a part-time firefighter bringing the department personnel to 39.
Recycled tires are now being added to the chip seal program with a $700,000 grant from Eagle - the innovative process will begin with repaving N Avenue north to ML Avenue. Watch the highlight reel here: archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_04_15_comstock_BRIEF
Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education - April 11, 2024
The community continues to take issue with support and secondary staff being excluded from grant funding available specifically for Educators. Included are the public comments for the April 11, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Watch the broadcast here: https://archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_04_11_kps_PUBLIC_BRIEF
Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees meeting brief - April 8, 2024
City of Kalamazoo Civil Rights board meeting - April 3rd, 2024
City of Kalamazoo Commission meeting brief - April 1, 2024
The City of Kalamazoo Commission approved a two-way design contract for Michigan Ave with Wightman and Associates to design the two-way conversion in the amount of $1,976,459. Director of Public Services Baker presented a project to rebuild a sewer near the wastewater treatment plant to reduce odors. The project includes Approval of a construction agreement with Graphic Packaging International and James E. Fulton Excavating for the construction of wastewater systems in the amount of $2,164,591.50; and up to $500,000 in project contingencies for additional project costs and Approval of a professional service agreement with Jones & Henry Engineers, LTD for construction engineering services in the amount of $271,500.
The Committee of the Whole Meeting offered updates from the recent Commission retreat. The Board was updated on the progress of prioritized efforts including investment for youth programs, affordable housing, and improving community prosperity. City Attorney Leal offered an in-depth review of the City Commission Initiative Fund and determined eligibility for available grants and general funding.
Watch the full video here: https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/2bm0gzQWeVRzdCgvjXziXKwO3icSKh05/series/3444/media/865422?fullscreen=falseLeague of Women Voters Candidate Forum: Michigan House District 63 (October 1st, 2020)
Candidate Forum for the November 3rd Election: Michigan District 63 House of Representative Candidates: Luke Howell, John LaPietra, Rafael Wolf, and Ronald Hawkins (write-in).
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - Michigan House of Representatives Districts 60 & 61 (September, 2020)
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for Michigan House of Representatives Candidates for Districts 60 and 61. Candidates Gary Mitchell, Julie Rogers, Stephanie Moore, and Christine Morse answer questions so you can learn more about them as candidates seeking your support in November's General Election.
Community in Focus: KIVA Panel on Community Entrepreneurship Programs. (September, 2020)
Trustees of the Kalamazoo branch of KIVA share information about their community entrepreneurship programs.
Community Update: Equity in Business in Kalamazoo (August, 2020)
In the business world, equity means a business' total assets, but to most people, the word means fairness for everyone. Listen to this panel led by Matt Holloran, as he is joined by Nicole Triplett, of Black Wall Street Kalamazoo, Antonio Mitchell, of the City of Kalamazoo, Luke Kujacznski, of the Urban Alliance and Jacob Pinney-Johnson, of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation, as they discuss how to empower Black businesses in Kalamazoo through equity.
Community in Focus - Being a LGBTQ Ally (August, 2020)
Matt Halloran is joined by members of the Kalamazoo community as they discuss the LGBTQ+ community and how to be an ally. Panelists include Nathan Nguyen, Marshall Kilgore, Hazel James, and Connar Klock.
Community Update: Kalamazoo Bike Week - May, 2020
Matt Halloran speaks with Paul Selden about 9th Annual Kalamazoo Area Bike Week kicking off on Saturday May 9, featuring events and activities throughout the week, and wrapping up on Saturday, May 16, 2020 and new activities this year due to COVID-19 and social distancing.
Community Update: Interview with Jon Hoadley (April, 2020)
Matthew Halloran speaks with Jon Hoadley related to what is going on in Southwest Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KNHS Homeownership Services - Q&A on Mortgages during the COVID-19 pandemic (April, 2020)
With the Covid-19 Pandemic homeowners are facing challenges paying their mortgage. Are you unsure what to do next? Who to ask for help? KNHS is here to help!
Community Update: Virtual Art Hop (April, 2020)
Matt Schuster speaks with Bianca Washington from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo about Art Hop going virtual due to COVID-19
Eastside Voices - Michael Seals
Eastside Voices - Magnolia Bodley
Eastside Voices - Kevin Ford
Eastside Voices - James Jackson
Eastside Voices - James C. Palmore
Eastside Voices - Dennis Johnson
Eastside Voices - Daniel Sullivan
Eastside Voices - Clarence Atkins
Eastside Voices - Carl Roberts
Eastside Voices - Alieen Lind
Farmer's Alley Theatre: Inside the Alley - The Cake (February, 2020)
Regen Talks - Episode 09
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!
Regen Talks - Episode 08
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!
Regen Talks - Episode 07
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!
Regen Talks - Episode 06
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!
Regen Talks - Episode 05
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!
Regen Talks - Episode 04
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!
Regen Talks - Episode 03
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!
Regen Talks - Episode 02
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!
Regen Talks - Episode 01
Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!