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The stories and voices that define our community

Around River City Podcast

After decades of talking for a living on the radio, Ken Cooper appreciates the joy of listening.  Turns out it's the best part of a good conversation.   Listen in with Ken and his guests for conversations that might enlighten you, may entertain you and will definitely help you discover why "Around River City" is such a cool place to call home.

Sara, Syd and Slang

Slang, it’s defined as language peculiar to a particular group, composed of arbitrarily changed words and extravagant figures of speech.  That sounds about right.  It’s also a way we define ourselves and our generations.  And it can make for a lively conversation.  My daughter Sydney, a Gen Z, my wife Sara, a Gen X and…

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Steppin Out in Pink 03: Emily and Dave, A Love Story.

There’s love of all kinds on display in the wonderful conversation with Emily and Dave Hansen.  Emily is a breast cancer survivor, a mom, a wife and a real dynamo.    She and Dave share the truly frightening things they went through together but also the good things that this experience has brought to their lives.  Ya, it’s about breast cancer but it’s really a love story.

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