Press Pass Podcast

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe get behind the mic for a special episode as they announce their plans to both depart from the paper on May 9. No, it's not an April Fools episode and yes, it's a bittersweet moment. But the pair take time to reflect on their careers on the paper and their hopes for the Press-Republican and journalism heading forward.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe welcome back a newsroom veteran as they sit down with former Press-Republican reporter and current North Country Public Radio reporter Cara Chapman to reflect on memories of the COVID-19 pandemic five years after the first outbreak in early 2020. From the quirks to the lessons, the trio reflect on their memories of those eerie early days and how the world has changed since then.

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Clinton County Industrial Development Agency Executive Director Molly Ryan sits down with Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss the work of bringing in — and keeping — businesses in the North Country.

Clinton Community College Administrator in Charge Ken Knelly sits down with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss the future of the college with its planned move to the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, its recent reaccreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and who was recently behind the Calvin the Cougar mascot mask.

City of Plattsburgh mayoral candidate Wendell Hughes joined Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss his campaign.

City of Plattsburgh mayoral candidate Don Kasprzak joined Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss his campaign.

Clinton County Board of Elections Republican Commissioner David Souliere and Deputy Democratic Commissioner Brandi Lloyd sit down with Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to talk about the ins and outs of running an election and the tall order of bipartisan fairness.

Clinton County Fair Events Mananger Mike Perrotte sits down with Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to talk about the roller coaster work of managing events at the annual fair.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe jump on the mic again to catch up on the latest news including an ongoing controversy over a downtown bus stop, memories of area concerts and a reminder of the dangers of heat exhaustion.