After 45 years Mike Sakell enters into retirement. For four and a half decades he's been the voice of Sullivan and the Catskills, on today's episode he joins Host Dylan Price to take you on a journey through his career and discuss his legacy.

Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, Sullivan County Health & Human Services Commissioner John Liddle joins Mike Sakell for a conversation on the Drug Task Force and to detail the county's fight against the Opioid Crisis. That and more on the latest episode of Catskills News Conversations.

Dorothy Sanchez lost her son Jonathan to drug overdose in September 2024. She joins Mike Sakell to tell her story and discuss all she's doing now to fight for awareness and combat drug addiction.

In an exclusive interview with Host Dylan Price, NYS Assembly Member Paula Kay sits down with Dylan in studio to discuss a number of hot button issues facing Sullivan County and the Catskills. NYSEG rate hikes, all-electric regulations, healthcare shortages, and more are discussed. Plus, Paula breaks down her first 10 months since she was elected and talks more about her background.

Sullivan County's Republican Committee Chairman Greg Goldstein sits down with Host Dylan Price to discuss Senator Oberacker's recent award. Plus Greg gives his evaluation of the national, state, and county's performance in the 2025 year so far.

At the start of July, Liberty Central School District brought in Thomas Zehner to be their new Athletic Director. The Redhawks new AD joins Host Dylan Price to discuss his background, his goals for the program, and updates the community on what's next for some of the school's biggest projects.

News has been swirling about the all-electric mandate coming to New York in 2026. Combined Energy Services owner Mike Taylor has been on the frontlines of the fight against the state for years. Taylor joins Dylan Price to discuss what this means for home owners, the future of the NYS, and what you can do to help the fight.

Sullivan 180 Healthier Generation Coordinator Stacey Trinidad joins Host Dylan Price for a conversation about a partnership from this previous school year with Cornell Cooperative. The partnership benefitted numerous districts across the county and Trinidad talks about some of the accomplishments and goals.

Albee Bockman is a lifelong first responder, founder of Mobilemedic, County Coroner, and now advocate for legislation. After watching a documentary about the autobahn, and a tragic accident, Bockman was inspired with an idea to make it easier for first responders to get to emergency scenes in a timely manner. Hear his inspiration, where his piece of legislation stands, and how you can help, as Bockman sits down with host, Dylan Price.

Gary Siegel, longtime member of the Callicoon Center Band joins host Dylan Price to discuss the history and legacy of the band, some of their time honored traditions, and even plays a few tunes.