Episodes
Grassroots: Growing Civic Engagement with Joanne Murer & Bryan Langford-Loftis
April 23, 2021
Chris and Michelle are joined by Stillwater League of Women Voters, Forum Chair, Joanne Murer, and Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs Chair, Bryan Langford-Loftis. They discuss the behind-the-scenes work requ…
In the Newsroom: Shakespeare on the Block, April 16th 2021
April 19, 2021
In this week's episode, the Newsroom Beau shares how he became a fashion writer extraordinaire. Michelle & Ashlynd share their desire to see Shakespeare's plays on Block 34. Michelle also tells us about the challenges Oklaho…
In the Newsroom: April 8th 2021
April 10, 2021
In this week’s episode Beau shares about the upcoming Progress Magazine, Tanner shares the challenges facing local charitable organizations, Michelle and Ashland talk about the hot local real estate market and rising rents i…
In the Newsroom: April 2nd 2021
April 5, 2021
The newsroom discusses publisher, Jill Hunt's announced retirement from the News Press and how she impacted our local paper. The newsroom also congratulates Ashlynd Huffman's national award for her sexual assault project. T…
Critical Conversations with Carle Santelli and Camille DeYong
April 2, 2021
Michelle and Chris are joined by Stillwater Board of Education candidates Camille DeYong and Carle Santelli for a critical conversation about our public schools and navigating the challenges of the past year. Carle Santelli’…
In the Newsroom: March 25th 2021
March 29, 2021
Listen in as Beau flubs the intro, Tanner tells us about interviewing an Oak Ridge Boy, Michelle shares the visioning process for 6th Ave., and Ashlynd gets the details on police body cameras. You'll also hear about the deci…
Critical Conversations with Ariel Ross and Christie Hawkins
March 26, 2021
Michelle and Chris sit down with Stillwater City Council run-off candidates Ariel Ross and Christie Hawkins for a critical conversation about our community. We learn what they love about their neighborhoods, their favorite p…
Candidate Interview Carle Santelli
March 24, 2021
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In the Newsroom: March 18th 2021
March 22, 2021
Stillwater News Press staff discuss the week's top stories. Managing Editor Beau Simmons is joined by City Editor Michelle Charles, Editor Tanner Holubar, and Reporter Ashlynd Huffman. Articles Discussed Looking back: A ti…
In the Newsroom: March 12th 2021
March 15, 2021
Stillwater News Press staff discuss the week's top stories. Managing Editor Beau Simmons is joined by City Editor Michelle Charles, Editor/Reporter Tanner Holubar, and special guest Chris Peters. Articles Discussed Teachers …
Candidate Interview with Camille DeYong
March 13, 2021
Join Chris & Michelle as they get to know Camille DeYong, Stillwater Board of Education candidate for Ward 1. Camille tells us about growing up in Stillwater, earning 3 degrees from Oklahoma State University, and what it's l…
In the Newsroom: March 5th 2021
March 9, 2021
Stillwater News Press staff discuss the week's top stories. Managing Editor Beau Simmons is joined by City Editor Michelle Charles, Editor/Reporter Tanner Holubar, and special guest Chris Peters. Articles Discussed Stillwate…
Part Two: Local Government with John Bartley
March 6, 2021
In part two of our chat with former Stillwater Mayor John Bartley and News Press Managing Editor Beau Simmons we discuss the role of municipal government, defining growth in Stillwater, and challenges that lay ahead for City…
Part One: Local Elections with John Bartley and Beau Simmons
March 1, 2021
Chris and Michelle are joined by former Stillwater Mayor John Bartley and News Press Managing Editor Beau Simmons. In Part One they discuss the extraordinary interest in this year's election, John's experience on the City Co…
Starting the conversation: Who we are and how we got here
Feb. 12, 2021
Studio Stillwater hosts Michelle Charles and Chris Peters introduce themselves, talk about what they hope to accomplish with their podcast and how you can become a part of that. Michelle is a community journalist and Chris i…
Candidate Interview with Bryce Moody
Feb. 5, 2021
Campaign links for Bryce Moody: https://www.facebook.com/BryceforSeat4 Payne County Election Calendar http://www.paynecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Scan_0005.pdf State Election Board https://oklahoma.gov/elections.ht…
Candidate Interview with Jeanette Burkhart
Feb. 4, 2021
Campaign links for Jeanette Burkhart: https://www.facebook.com/Jeanette-Burkhart-for-Stillwater-Board-of-Education-101325105307528/ Payne County Election Calendar http://www.paynecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Scan_00…
Candidate Interview with Steve Hallgren
Feb. 3, 2021
Campaign links for Steve Hallgren: https://www.facebook.com/groups/195337681741252 Payne County Election Calendar http://www.paynecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Scan_0005.pdf State Election Board https://oklahoma.gov/…
Candidate Interview with Preston Bobo
Feb. 2, 2021
Campaign links for Preston Bobo: https://www.facebook.com/Bobo4Stillwater Payne County Election Calendar http://www.paynecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Scan_0005.pdf State Election Board https://oklahoma.gov/elections…
Candidate Interview with Christie Hawkins
Feb. 1, 2021
Guest Christie Hawkins talks with hosts Michelle Charles and Chris Peters about living in Stillwater, OK, what is important to her and why she decided to run for a seat on the Stillwater City Council. She is seeking a four-y…
Candidate Interview with Marshall Baker
Jan. 31, 2021
Guest Marshall Baker talks with hosts Michelle Charles and Chris Peters about living in Stillwater, OK, what is important to him and why he decided to run for a seat on the Stillwater Board of Education. He is asking voters …
Candidate Interview with Ariel Ross
Jan. 30, 2021
Guest Ariel Ross talks with hosts Michelle Charles and Chris Peters about living in Stillwater, OK, what is important to her and why she decided to run for a seat on the Stillwater City Council. She is seeking a four-year te…
Candidate Interview Teaser
Jan. 27, 2021
Getting to know candidates as human beings. Stay tuned for our interview with Ariel Ross. Stillwater City Council Candidate... and human being.