On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

We sit down with Tulare City Council Member and first responder, Carlton Jones. We talk about his experiences growing up in Tulare, his career as a Fire Fighter in Tulare and Fresno, and how he began his career in public service, from his days as the President of a union, to his election to City Council. We also get his input on Covid-19 pandemic and the upcoming Presidential Election.

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

The Putnam Beat is joined by special guest Porterville City Councilmember Daniel Penaloza. We talk about the controversial “mask mandate”, the local Black Lives Matter Protests, and the Councilman’s career so far. Plus, #beatcrew follows up on the FBI’s raid of Sunrise Nutraceuticals in Porterville, Biden selecting Senator Kamala Harris as a running mate, and the return of Gossip Girl.

All this and more on #theputnambeat.

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

Austin gives an update on some of the news stories impacting your day, from the local mask mandate in Porterville to election coverage, and even get into a little bit about Kanye West. We also make an important announcement about where you can stream our show.

All this and more on the #PutnamBeat

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

Ogans and Austin get together over zoom for this episode cover local news, including the details surrounding an FBI raid in our town, and our local Black Lives Matter protests. We touch on the pandemic from the perspective of Jonathan as a nurse working in a hospital at this time.

Nationally we discuss the impact of Admaud Arbery and how his death has impacted he conversation on race.

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat !

On this episode of the #localwordonthe street,

Austin and Jonathan are joined by Leonel Joven of the Blue52 Podcast and US Marine, Nick Slater. We get into the politics surrounding education funding on the local level, sports talk, national news, and more.

Join us for this stellar episode, recorded on March 8th, 2020.

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

We sit down with the candidate for California State Assembly in District 26, Drew Phelps. Later, we talk with State Community College Trustee, and first millennial elected to the position, Eric Payne. We also talk about local, national, and entertainment stories you need to know.

All this and more on #theputnambeat.

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

The #beatcrew is back talking all things local and national, with a few speciality comments sprinkled in. And always we bring the church announcements, so you can see what’s going on in your community. We’re back and better than ever, not with improved sound quality!

All this and more on #theputnambeat

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On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

The #beatcrew talks upcoming local events, like the Annual Buck Shaffer Spectacular and the Knight of Columbus Mardi Gras, to be hosted by Eagle Mountain Casino. We also talk about local news, like the preliminary hearing of former Porterville PD Officer Wayne Martin, and report on how the local Barn Theater Children’s Program group did in Sacramento.

Then we take a look President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the boarder, giving our thoughts, and discussing the significance of precedent in American politics.

Later, Ogans and Austin have an open dialogue about the cultural impact of “blackface” in a new segment we call

Play the Beat Back.

All this and more on the #putnambeat!

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

The Beat crew sits down to talk with City Councilmember Ruben Macareno, as we discuss his recent election and what’s new in Farmersville. We also talk some local news stories, and get into some national news, as we give our thoughts on President Trump’s State of the Union address.

All this and more on #theputnambeat.