A Closer Look

By WDIY 88.1 FM

The Lehigh Valley is home to over 800 locally focused nonprofits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States. What do they do, who do they benefit, and how are they helping the Lehigh Vall... more

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How many episodes does A Closer Look have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

A Closer Look episodes:

April 27, 2026 The Power of Showing Up with Matt Tuerk and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett welcomes Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Jill Wheeler of the United Way to talk about what showing up for your community looks like in action.
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32min
March 23, 2026 Sharing a Collective Story with Kurt Landes, Karen Buck, and Teri Haddad | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett explores what it looks like to aim for new highs each year with the IronPigs' Kurt Landes and "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" organizers Karen Buck and Teri Haddad.
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32min
February 23, 2026 "I Get So Much More in Return" with Vicki Doule, Matthew Kennedy, and Jamie Connell | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett sits down with Vicki Doule and Matthew Kennedy, then with Jamie Connell, to talk about their and their companies' wide involvements in community.
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32min
January 26, 2026 "The Secret Sauce Is Our People" with David Ruth and Larry Corcoran | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett talks with David Ruth of Northampton Community College and Larry Corcoran of the Chamber's Veterans Affairs Council about their belief in the power of community.
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31min
December 22, 2025 Leaving No One Behind with Alison Pickel, Tony Iannelli, and Pat Witmer | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett is joined by Alison Pickel, Tony Iannelli, and Pat Witmer to talk about the wonderful work of the Lehigh Valley Chamber to support every community.
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31min
November 24, 2025 "It's Not I, But We" with Jeff Tkach and Darlene Pors | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett welcomes Jeff Tkach of Rodale Institute and Darlene Pors, the newest Philanthropist of the Year, to talk about their values in giving back.
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30min
October 27, 2025 "My Job Is to Help Them Succeed" with Scott Stevenson and Dianne Pagano Manges | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett sits down with Phoebe Ministries' Scott Stevenson and Truist Foundations and Endowments' Dianne Pagano Manges to talk about their dedication to community.
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31min
September 29, 2025 "Advocacy Requires Great Storytelling" with Megan van Ravenswaay, Yusuf Dahl, and Teri Haddad | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett talks with Megan van Ravenswaay of the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society and Yusuf Dahl and Teri Haddad to explore their Emmy award-winning documentary.
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30min
August 25, 2025 "Together We Win, Together We Fail" with Marta Boulos JeBran and Chip Hurd | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett talks with Marta Boulos JeBran of Crayola and Chip Hurd of the United Way about their faith in the Lehigh Valley community and their hopes for its future.
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29min
July 28, 2025 "Helping Can Mean Different Things" with Simon Moore and Jason King Jones | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett welcomes Simon Moore of the Allentown Parknership and Jason King Jones of the PA Shakespeare Festival to talk about how they're reaching out to the entire Lehigh Valley.
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30min

FAQs about A Closer Look:

How many episodes does A Closer Look have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.