Chapters - WFPR

Chapters - WFPR

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  • Tom McGinn

    In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Tom McGinn, a recently retired FBI agent, to talk about his 21 years working in the bureau, serving as a first responder during 9/11 and the lessons he's learned over his time.

    49 min
  • Michael McKenna

    In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Michael McKenna to talk about autism, a disorder that affects 1 out of 45 people, sharing information on autism, resources and more.

    46 min
  • The Duran Family

    In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by The Duran Family, a Latin American family that immigrated to the United States from Ecuador, to talk about their experiences, challenges and more.

    53 min
  • Katie Truitt

    In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Katie Truitt, a Massachusetts mother who tragically lost her son Matthew to substance use, to talk about putting together a walk in honor of their son and raising awareness around substance use.

    52 min
  • Turtle Tank

    In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by two Dean College students to talk about their Turtle Tank competition winning entry, creating a radio talk show with Peter Fasciano at Franklin Radio to help spread school info, entertainment and more.

    36 min
  • Comedy w/ Mike Petit

    In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Michael Petit, a comedian, celebrity impersonator and entertainer to talk touring, comedy and Massachusetts.

    32 min
  • Woody Geissman Returns

    In this episode Jim Derick is joined by Woody Geissman, the drummer of the legendary Del Fuegos, to talk music, recovery and opening his own treatment facility.

    52 min
  • Gilly's House Opens

    In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Barbara Gilmeister, the director of Gilly's House, to talk about Gilly's House opening and providing recovery care for male addicts.

    39 min
  • Juri Love

    In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Juri Love discussing physical and sexual abuse and overcoming those circumstances to thrive.

    57 min

About Chapters - WFPR

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In Chapters, Jim Derick sits down with guests and community members to share their exciting and emotional stories of hope, resilience, and giving back.