On today’s episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

The #beatcrew gets back to basics as we cover some of the local events and stories you need to know; such as the Porterville College Hall of Fame Ceremony coming up, as well as a classic “Only in Tulare County Story” as a 30 bird, chicken fighting operation was uncovered over the weekend. Then we cover some national stories, like the aftermath of the government shutdown, then a temporary ending.

We also examine the immigration argument making state-wide headlines from our very own County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and how that fits into the greater national debate.

Then we talk Marvel’s Black Panther and the recent victory it had.

All this and more on the #PutnamBeat

Note: Previously schedule guest Council Member Ruben Macareno had an event come up and had to cancel at the last minute. More from him later!

On today’s episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

The #beatcrew sits down to discuss some of locals news stories, such as the missing Westminster show dog Fierce from Porterville, the tale of a missing $13,000 Tulare tractor, an overview of the Porterville City Council agenda for its meeting tonight (1/15/2019) and more!

We also cover some national news stories, like the democratic candidates that have officially thrown there hat in the race for the Presidency in 2020, as Jonathan Ogans gives his thoughts on what we need in a candidate. Then we kick over into entertainment news, talking television reboots and Kevin Hart.

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat

On the season opener of the #localwordonthestreet,

We kick off 2019 with a little catch up with each other and cover our local “church announcements” and stories our fellow Portervillians need to know, such as the new Habitat for Humanity project in Porterville! We also cover how the partial government shutdown under President Trump has affected our our National Parks here in the Central Valley, and those that hold government jobs.

Then Ogans gives us his take on the causes of the government shutdown. Later we have a call in from

friend of the show Art Rodriguez, Field Rep. of the Central Valley Empowerment Alliance (C.V.E.A) and Member of the Poplar Community Board. He let’s us know what’s going on in Poplar, gives his thoughts on local and national news stories, and let’s us know what’s next for C.V.E.A

Then Austin and Ogans finish off the show talking about the box office smash Aquaman!

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat !

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

Ogans and Austin wrap up the new year right talking about the local stories and events you need to know, like the Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Luncheon, and the SJVC Open House for those that might be looking for a change in their career path. Austin kicks us off with a recap of the Porterville Train Museum, with all the incredible exhibits about our town’s history and unique train show people came from all over the county to see!

Next, the #beatcrew , give our thoughts on national stories, like the government shutdown, The President’s view on... Santa Clause(?), and some other stories we’ve heard. We also have a solid dialogue about some on the #metop movement and criminal justice.

Finally, we wrap up Season 2 by talking about where we’ve been and what’s on tap for the show into 2019.

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat

On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

Ogans and Austin unpack some local news and politics stories, like the changes in Porterville City Council leadership, as well as the big Strarthmore High School Football playoff game this coming Friday (Dec 15th).

Later, we talk national news stories, and a couple entertainment stories, as Ogans give us his thoughts on Post Malone, and Austin discusses some tracks on the latest Ice Cube album Everythangs Corrupt.

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat!

On episode 13 of the #localwordonthestreet ,

We drop our new instrumental intro, let us know what you think! We also offer our thoughts and reactions to the horrific audio of Visalia teacher Margaret Gieszinger’s “haircut incident”, and give our #Church announcements for locals. We also cover the District 1 Porterville City Council Election with special guest and former-Candidate Russell “Buck” Fletcher on to talk about the election, his response to a recent attack on him, and his future plans of community involvement. He also lets us know about an upcoming train show at the Porterville Museum.

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat

On today’s episode of the #localwordonthestreet

We were very lucky to have Clarence Ogans, currently retiring from Pioneer Home Outreach, on to keep the mic hot, and our minds informed!

We talked political civility, his opinion on the political corruption in Latin America, and his book that’s in development. Then he sticks around for a bit and comments on our coverage on the local District 1 race in the Porterville City Council.

Then Austin and Jonathan cover more local and national stories.

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat

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On this episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

Austin and Ogans catch you up from your Thanksgiving break. We talk the local Christmas Tree lighting, the shake up in the Porterville City Council District 1 race between incumbent Cameron Hamilton, Daniel Penaloza, and Russell “Buck” Fletcher where the election had come down to one vote!

We also cover some national stories such as the crisis at the border, the recent shooting by Hoover Police in Alabama, and talk about Roseanne’s “heart attack”.

All this and more on the #PutnamBeat

On the 10th episode of the second season of the #localwordonthestreet we go a little #freeform giving an update on the first #campingforcans food drive event that we partnered on with the #HopperintheMorningPodcast, then briefly speak about the California Wild Fires, the President’s response, the controversy surround President Trump’s new Attorney General, and Kanye and Kim’s private fire fighters!

All this and more on #ThePutnamBeat!

On tonight’s episode of the #localwordonthestreet,

We cover The Midterm 2018 Election and all the Central Valley State and Federal races. We also review the District 1 Porterville City Council candidates, Incumbent Cam Hamilton, Measure H Commitee Member Russell Buck Fletcher, and CHIRLA Organizer Daniel Penaloza and their statements to #thebeatcrew making some corrections from the previous episode. We also cover Measure I and our endorsement of the ballot measure.

In addition, we cover President Trump’s recent comments regarding birthright citizenship and the importance of the 14th Amendment. Then we do a follow up on the Kanye West story from last week, and cover the recent box office numbers.

All this and more on #theputnambeat!

*This podcast was recorded at 5:15PM on 11/05/18 predictions were made prior to actual results*