Due to technical difficulties with the recording, we have removed the audio portion of this broadcast. We will update it as soon as the issues have been rectified. 

You can view the FB live recording via the link below. 

FB Live Interview with Sandy Goldberg

We were very excited to welcome Dr. Sandy Goldberg Nationally known nutritionist, veteran media personality, Founder and CEO of A Silver Lining Foundation. Dr. Sandy discussed changes in the American diet and how the numbers on obesity and diabetes are rising at alarming rates.  Unfortunately we ran out of time. However Dr. Sandy has agreed to come back for a Part II of this very important conversation. We will also spend time talking about Sandy’s passion, the Silver Lining Foundation, a foundation that helps provide cancer education, awareness and advocacy.

On July 18, 2017 the show starts with an interview with Porter County Assessor Jon Snyder. Jon gives us a lesson in Property Taxes 101 in a short but very informative interview. Immediately following a panel of former U.S. servicemen Thomas J. Coggins, Brandon Anthkowiak, and Bryan Wilson, discuss their experiences after they returned from active duty. The first episode will be a discussion with the vets themselves.

Guest Lance Bella CEO of Vertex Tactical. Vertex Tactical is a company that provides a variety of services that address private, corporate and municipal security needs.

Vertex Tactical specializes in Crisis Preparedness, Security, Safety, and Emergency Response consulting services. Vertex offers a wide range of assistance including training, tabletop exercises, security assessments, program & procedure development, risk assessment, hazard analysis, personal coaching and auditing.

Vertex Tactical also provides a variety of self defense products for children and females.

Guests Lorrie Woycik, Director of Porter County Special Olympics, John King host of the Livin' It Up Radio on WVLP-LP and Daviel Lang, former Special Olypian joins us to discuss the history of the Porter County Special Olypics and The Livin' It Up Music Festival on July 9 2-9 pm at Zao Island. 

Daniel Lang shares his amazing vocal talent with us by opening our show with the national anthem.

Part II Domestic Violence discussion. Joining us Mary Beth Nordquist-Schultz the director of the Caring Place in Valparaiso. The Caring Place, Inc. provides shelter and services for victims of domestic violence.  Also joining us Sheriff David Reynolds, Brianne Coleman a domestic abuse survivor and Rev. Birky. We will discuss the impact of domestic violence on our community and the valuable resources that are provided at the Caring Place as well as plans for a new facility. Rev. Birky discusses the educational/counseling programs at the Porter County Jail for those incarcerated for domestic violence crimes.

WVLP music show hosts Ken Luther host of "Mostly Metal" (8 PM - 10 PM Sunday, 10 PM - Midnight Wednesday) and John King host of "Livin' it Up" (10 PM - Midnigh Tuesday, 7 PM - 9 PM Thursday), join Bill Moran host of The Bill Moran Show and Bill Koch host of Under the Radar UTR, (10 AM - Noon Saturday 9 PM - 10 PM Tuesday) to play some of their favorite music.

The Walk is story of addiction and recovery. A former addict will tell their life story from childhood to addiction to recovery and a changed life. This episode the steering committee discusses how The Walk came to be and what the goals are for future episodes.

Fire Chief Chad Dutz and Assistant Fire Chief Scott Arnold from the Valparaiso Fire Department visit with us to share some important information about the department as well as programs. 

Playlist

Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire

Ohio Street Players - Fire

Coldplay - Clocks

Panel discussion on Domestic Violence in Porter County. Panelist the Honerable Judge Mary Harper, Sheriff David Reynolds, Mary Beth Shultz Executive Director of The Caring Place and Brianne Coleman survior.

Part III of our round-table discussion on the growing drug problem in Porter County. 

Panelists;

Sheriff David Reynolds

Coroner Chuck Harris

David Lee Founder of Heartland Recovery

Jaime Rogers of Heartland Recovery

David Bartlett of Recovery Works

Senator Randal Head

Defence Attorney Gary Germann