The show features Dr. Jennifer Stalls, Director of STEM for Pitt County Schools, as she talks about the mission, purpose, and criteria of STEM programs for different school communities.

Steve Hawley, Public Information Officer for Greenville Utilities, is back to share tips on conserving energy and key steps to follow during the winter. He also gives updates on GUC projects, recent awards and recognitions, and offers helpful safety advice.

Greenville Mayor P.J. Connolly is back to talk about projects and initiatives that affect local residents. Topics include the work of the new city council, economic growth and development, infrastructure improvements, and budget matters.

In this segment, Chris Dyba, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at ECU, talks about his main responsibilities, ongoing fundraising efforts, the financial challenges facing both the university and its students, as well as endowments and various giving campaigns.

Brock Letchworth, the Public Information Officer for the City of Greenville, is joined by Jonathan Bryant, a Community Engagement Specialist. Together, they talk about the 50-in-10 affordable housing project and the upcoming community listening sessions taking place across the city.

This special edition highlights ECU Chancellor Dr. Philip Rogers as he talks about this semester’s graduating class, the university’s mission, student enrollment, funding sources, the current state of Brody Medical School, and the challenges facing higher education.

Dr. Steve Lassiter, Superintendent of Pitt County Schools, is back to talk about key issues affecting students in the district. He highlights accomplishments from the 2024-25 school year and shares goals for 2025-26, touching on student performance, the role of AI technology, and a range of district initiatives and programs.

John Worrell, Director of Electric Systems, and Anthony Miller, Director of Gas Systems, both part of Greenville Utilities’ senior leadership team, sit down with Mark Woodson to talk about their upcoming retirements this year. They each share their journey to management, the challenges they’ve navigated over the years, and offer personal reflections on their time at GUC.

Dr. Peter Jones, a Vitreoretinal Surgeon at ECU Health and Associate Professor at the Brody School of Medicine, talks about diabetes and its impact on vision. He explains his role as a retina specialist in managing and treating diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Ashley Quinn, a Surgical Oncologist at ECU Health and Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology at Brody Medical School, shares insights on breast cancer awareness. She covers risk factors, symptoms, screening methods, and treatment options for the disease.

Pam Strickland, founder of the nonprofit NC Stop Human Trafficking, talks about her organization’s work to build a community free from human trafficking. She also highlights the “Behind the Demand” webinar series on trafficking prevention, set for Wednesdays, November 5, 12, and 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. For more details: ww[.]ncdemandreduction[.]com/events/

Mark and Don return to discuss the legacy of “barbershop wisdom” withing the African American community. They talk about life experiences, cultural traditions, stereotypes, and responsibilities of being a black male.

This show features a conversation with Dr. Ann Ostrovsky, Chief of Ophthalmology at ECU Health, focusing on eye health in relation to contact lenses. She covers topics like proper contact lens wear, cleaning and disinfecting methods, and their long-term effects and usage.

This show honors Mr. Leroy James, the former Director of Agriculture Extension for Pitt County, celebrating his remarkable legacy of...

This show features Clay Roberson, Substance Abuse Counselor and Levi Young, Peer Support Specialist from Walter B. Jones Treatment Center...

This special edition features Uconda Dunn, Vice President of Business and Workforce Solutions – Pitt Community College, and David Horn,...

This segment highlights Dr. Chris Buddo, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at East Carolina University. He shares insights...

This episode highlights Ms. Gretchen Wilson, the Director of School Nutrition Services for Pitt County Schools. She talks about school...

On Saturday morning breaks, Mark and Don chat about the rise of AI (artificial intelligence), their early college days, and the value of...