
ACK FM in the Morning
Doug Risher the morning Show Host of 97.7 ACK-FM from 6-10am Monday through Saturday, chats with men, women, and youth who make Nantucket the colorful, year-round arts, culture, and business community we love and embrace.
Episodes
333 episodes
On-Air with Doug - Steph Serra - New Moon Fest 2025
In this interview Doug Risher speaks with Steph Serra, Director of Programming for NCTV and the visionary behind the inaugural New Moon Fest, happening May 24th on Nantucket. Steph dives into the mission of the festi...
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On-Air with Doug - Jon Green and Steven Holdgate - Mass Gun Law Seminar
Doug is joined by Steven Holdgate, President of the Nantucket Hunting Association, and Jon Green, Director of Education and Training for the Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL), to preview an important upcoming event: t...
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7:32

On-Air with Karen and Doug - Senator Julian Cyr and Representative Thomas Moakley
Massachusetts Senator Julian Cyr and newly appointed Cape and Islands Representative Thomas Moakley join Karen Hill and Doug Risher in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation. Representative Moakley shares what he...
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8:52

On-Air with Doug - Massachusetts Inspector General Jeff Shapiro
Doug Risher catches up with Massachusetts Inspector General Jeff Shapiro during his visit to Nantucket. While on the island, Shapiro spent the day meeting with local leaders—from the town administrator to airport staff and sta...
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On-Air with Doug - Anne Kuszpa - Housing Nantucket
Anne Kuszpa, Executive Director of Housing Nantucket, joins Doug Risher in the studio for a deep dive into the innovative work her organization is doing to tackle the island’s housing crisis. She discusses the creation ...
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5:52

On-Air with Doug - Peter Burke - Daffy 2025
Doug sits down with Peter Burke, Executive Director of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, to preview the 49th Annual Daffodil Festival happening Thursday, April 24th through Sunday, April 27th. Peter shares ...
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9:58

On-Air with Doug - LLNF - Libby and Seth - April Programs 2025
Doug welcomes Libby Buck and Seth Engelbourg from the Linda Loring Nature Foundation to the studio for a lively conversation about all things nature on Nantucket. Libby and Seth share insights into their roles...
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8:20

On-Air with Doug - Anne Kuszpa - Housing Nantucket
Anne Kuszpa, Executive Director of Housing Nantucket, stops by to chat with Doug. She offers an in-depth look at the organization’s current projects, including the innovative house recycling initiative on Pochick Street in Surfsid...
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On-Air with Doug - Mary Casey - Hospital Thrift Shop
Doug Risher sits down with Mary Casey who is the Executive Director of the Hospital Thrift Shop. Mary stops by the studios to talk about everything going on for their 96th year here on Nantucket including their next ...
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7:37

On-Air with Doug - Chris Anderson and Rock O'Leary - Ezia Athletic Club - New Year
Join Doug as he chats with Rock O’Leary and Chris Anderson from Ezia Athletic Club to explore getting fit and healthy for 2025Chris and Rockne talk about how they can help you achieve your goals for the new ye...
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On-Air with Doug - Anne Kuszpa - Housing Nantucket
Anne Kuszpa from Housing Nantucket joins Doug in the studio to share exciting updates following their successful year-end donation campaign. Anne is thrilled to announce that they have surpassed their fundraising goal, than...
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On-Air with Doug - Anne Kuszpa - Housing Nantucket
Anne Kuszpa from Housing Nantucket joins Doug in studio to share updates about all the impactful work on being done here on island! Anne discusses the vital role that your donations play in Housing Nantucket’s mission...
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On-Air with Doug - Libby Buck & Yvonne Vaillancourt - 2024 Christmas Bird Count
Doug Risher sits down with Libby Buck of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation and Yvonne Vaillancourt, Director of UMass Boston’s Nantucket Field Station, to discuss the upcoming 2024 Nantucket Christmas Bir...
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On-Air with Doug – Rockne and Chris from Ezia Athletic Club
Join Doug as he chats with Rock O’Leary and Chris Anderson from Ezia Athletic Club to explore all the exciting offerings happening on Orange Street this December.This month, new members can join for just $25, ...
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5:54

On-Air with Doug - Peter Burke - 50th Christmas Stroll
Doug sits down with Peter Burke, Executive Director of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, to discuss all the excitement surrounding this year’s 50th Annual Christmas Stroll. Kicking off Friday, Decemb...
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On-Air with Doug - Anne Kuszpa of Housing Nantucket
Anne Kuszpa from Housing Nantucket joins Doug in studio to share exciting updates about the organization's impactful work on the island! Anne discusses the vital role donations play in Housing Nantucket’s mission, which has...
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5:54

On-Air with Doug - Atheneum - Turkey Plunge 2024
Doug welcomes Anastasia Tumash and Maggie O'Reilly from the Nantucket Atheneum to the studio to dive into the details of the 23rd annual Turkey Plunge. This beloved Thanksgiving tradition takes place on November 28th...
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6:56

On-Air with Doug - Rob Sennott - 76 Days Adrift
Doug sits down with Rob Sennott, the Executive Producer of the documentary 76 Days Adrift, for an in-depth conversation about his journey with the project and the story behind bringing it to life. 76 Days Adrift ...
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On-Air with Doug - Tom McCann and Jeff Hall - Blood Drive 2024
Doug is joined by Tom McCann, the organizer of the recent blood drive at the Nantucket VFW, and Jeff Hall, Communications Manager and Spokesperson for the Massachusetts American Red Cross. They share the excit...
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9:37

On-Air with Doug - Jim Meehan - Nantucket Half Marathon and 10K
Doug is joined in studio with Jim Meehan of the Nantucket Half Marathon and 10K. This is the 13th year for the event which is taking place on Sunday October 13th starting at 8am at Bartlett Farm. Registration is clos...
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On-Air with Doug - Peter Burke - October 2024
Doug welcomes Peter Burke, Executive Director of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, to the studio. In this engaging conversation, Peter shares insights on the Chamber's exciting lineup of upcoming events and i...
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8:23

On-Air with Doug - Scott Capizzo - Short's Festival 2024
In this interview, Doug sits down with Scott Capizzo, a well-known Nantucket native with deep ties to the island. A lifelong resident, Scott has made his mark as a passionate musician, local personality, and a dedicated supporter ...
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On-Air with Doug - Jimmy Denny - Hollow Bone
Doug interviews Jimmy Denny, a seasoned musician from Atlanta who has been coming to entertain us here on Nantucket for many summers. You can find Jimmy performing during the summers at Cisco Brewers, The Brotherhood of ...
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