Livemic Communications - Richard Piet Show
Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, brings The Richard Piet Show worldwide with this podcast! A show about "rides, people and smart talk," Richard is a fan of cars and interactive discussion focusing on a range of topics. In 2021, Richard established Livemic Communications, adding opportunities for purposeful exposure through informational, customized podcast series. Businesses and organizations can share their stories and engage their stakeholders.Escape the world of politically slanted terrestrial talk radio - whatever the slant - and enter a whole new universe of compelling subjects and engrossing discussions on The Richard Piet Show.
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583 episodes
(Community Matters 133) New Dark Horse Owner Talks Craft Beer, Expansion in Marshall and BBQ Fundraiser for MACS
Marshall's Dark Horse Brewing plans its annual Spring Smokeoff around BBQ, beer and a charitable connection. That's the plain again in 2025, with a portion of the $25 entry fee to support Marshall Area Community Services (MACS) on May 3....
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(Community Matters 133) House Judiciary Chair, Fentanyl, Roads and BlueOval: Update from Rep. Sarah Lightner
Michigan's 45th District Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) chairs the House Judicial Committee, this after Republicans regained control after the November 2024 election.In this update with Community Matters, Lightner talks about the rol...
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(Community Matters 133) Adversity Sparks Passion to Help Others for Local Couple
When Brian and Joleen Robins learned their teenage daughter might be facing a lifetime of health challenges, they braced for what that could mean.But, as Brian tells Community Matters, what happened next was not the outcome that...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 54) Is It Really Depression?
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Lancet includes addressing depression as...
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(Community Matters 132) BCPS Update: No-Tax-Increase Bond, New School Opening, Listening Tour and Department of Education
In a wide-ranging interview, Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Carter returns to Community Matters. This time, Carter offers insight into how possible department of education restructuring at the national level could affect Bat...
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(Community Matters 132) 'Movers for Moms' Helps Those Escaping Domestic Violence, Trafficking in Calhoun County
Battle Creek's S.A.F.E. Place - which stands for secure area family environment - has evolved over the years to meet the immediate daily and safety needs of those escaping intimate partner violence.CEO Ellen Lassiter Collier underscores ...
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(Community Matters 132) May 9 Concert to Benefit Trinity Community Development and Neighborhood Center
Battle Creek's Trinity Community Development and Neighborhood Center has a mission to "improve the quality of life" in the Trinity neighborhood.That means doing so simply by providing a place for various groups to meet. It also means con...
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(Community Matters 131) BCU CEO Not Too Concerned if Road Repairs Take Money from Economic Development
Republican representatives in Michigan see a way to fund road repairs in Michigan by reallocating funds in the state budget, among other ways. As is, the proposal would take away some economic development funds and put them toward road repairs....
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(Oaklawn Health Matters 9) Is Diabetes Reversible?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate about 12 percent of the U.S. population is diabetic. Millions of them are undiagnosed.You may have heard some diabetic folks have been able to go off of their diabetes medications a...
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(Community Matters 131) You Won't Have to Travel to Austria to Hear this Battle Creek Band's European Concert
Battle Creek's Cereal City Concert Band will play in Schladming, Austria in July 2025 on the invitation of the 2025 Mid-Europe Wind Band Music Festival.The band plans two more fundraising events to support the trip: Finley's restaurant i...
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(Community Matters 130) A Career as a Firefighter is Waiting in Battle Creek
Applicants have until April 14, 2025 to submit their information to be considered for a firefighting career in Battle Creek.The Battle Creek Fire Department is operating at reduced staffing capacity in early 2025, according to Battalion ...
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(Community Matters 130) Haadsma: House GOP Roads Plan Blows '$3.1B Hole' in Michigan Budget
The setup for a battle over road repair funding in Michigan is done. Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have presented a plan which redirects money in the current budget for road repairs.Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
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(Community Matters 130) Measles and Flu Prevention Steps Underutilized in Calhoun County
A resurgence of measles in Texas and some other states - including a confirmed case in Michigan - has brought the disease back in the news after a long absence. Measles typically affects young children.Dr. Summer Liston with Oaklawn Hosp...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 53) Eating for the Mind
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Bronson Battle Creek Clinical Nutritioni...
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(Little Blinking Light 13) Five IT Corners NOT to Cut
Maximizing your information technology budget is certainly advised. However, we asked AE Tech Design President Roger Ferworn which five things are tempting to cut - but could spell trouble if that happens.Here is what he said.E...
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(Community Matters 129) POSTPONED: Meet BC City Manager Finalists April 9
UPDATE: The City of Battle Creek postponed the April 9 meet-and-greet on the day it was scheduled to happen. A new date has not yet been set.A field of 20 applicants has been whittled down to three finalists for Battl...
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(Community Matters 129) BCPD Offering Police Academy Scholarships for Approved Applicants
The Battle Creek Police Department is looking for its next set of future officers - and it is willing to provide scholarships to the police academy for those who make the cut.Officers Nate Belson and Josh Barrix tell Community Matters ab...
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(Community Matters 129) Wiggly Tail: Energetic Tally Wants all Your Attention - and Room for Zoomies
This time on the Community Matters Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, we present Tally.A young Australian Shepherd and Cattle Dog mix, Tally is full of energy - and love! Hear Rachel talk about what kin...
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(Little Blinking Light 12) Five Things to Ask an IT Services Pro Before You Hire Them
AE Tech Design President Roger Ferworn and his team work with large and small clients to help establish, maintain and protect IT network and infrastructure. In this episode, Roger shares his top 5 things to ask a prospective IT contractor befor...
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(Community Matters 128) Plan for Beckley Road Corridor Will Likely Reduce Parking, Add Housing
The firm hired to help the City of Battle Creek work through the process of the Lakeview District Plan - focused on the Beckley Road retail corridor - says an overabundance of parking spaces paves the way for new housing.Progressive Comp...
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(Community Matters 128) More Demand - and Funding Uncertainty - at South Michigan Food Bank
Food insecurity brought record demand at the South Michigan Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, that does not mean demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels.CEO Peter Vogel returns to Community Matters to talk about a recent vi...
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(Little Blinking Light 11) Five Foundational Ways to Keep Your Network Secure
AE Tech Design President Roger Ferworn and his team have seen a lot of things when inspecting networks and equipment. In this episode of Little Blinking Light, he shares some of the vulnerabilities he has seen in that process.And, he sha...
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(Creating Dementia Solutions 52) Experts: Reducing Cholesterol Can Cut Dementia Risk
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Bronson Battle Creek Clinical Nutritioni...
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(Community Matters 127) Future Community Leaders: Battle Creek Community Foundation is Looking for You
The Battle Creek Community Foundation, while honoring its first full-time chief executive, is looking for its next Peter J. Christ Leaders Fellow.Seeking nominations in March 2025, the Christ Fellow is a chance for the person selected to...
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(Community Matters 127) Mom/Son Birthday Challenge to Raise Funds for Lions Football Campers in Battle Creek
The Detroit Lions engage kids in learning more about football by offering football summer camps all over Michigan.In 2025, one of the camps will take place in late July at Battle Creek Central High School. Nine-year-old Bentl...
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