Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.
Town Talk REcent Episodes
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors
Lauren Tate (Long and Foster-Managing Broker/2025 FAAR President) and Kim McClellan (Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors) talk about the latest sales/inventory numbers and what it all means. We also talk about strategies for home buyers and sellers.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Fire and Rescue
Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady talk about fireworks safety, overall summer safety when at a picnic or having a fire in a fire pit. We also talk about firefighter training and
LISTEN: Inform Fredericksburg
Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about transparency in local government. Topics include the Thurman Brisben Center, taxes and data centers.
LISTEN: Mary Washington Orthopedics
Dr. Pawan Barot talks about advances in orthopedic surgery, when you should go see a doctor, recent Mary Washington Hospital awards for outpatient joint replacement, recovery after surgery and myths.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Dan Maher talks about summer meals, the need for volunteers (and donors) possible federal funding cuts and what it would mean to local efforts to feed the hungry. We also talk about a virtual food drive–b1015.com Keyword:
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood donations. 63% are eligible. Around 3% give. redcrossblood.org
LISTEN: “Virginia Resolved–A Commemoration of Independence,” this Saturday at Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall President Karen Daly talks about June 7, 1776–acting on the instructions of the 5th Virginia Convention, Northern Neck native Richard Henry Lee introduced in the Second Continental Congress a motion to recognize the Colonies as
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Roller Derby
Lefty Lucy, Beevil Knivevel, Scerica Steele and Arkansas Twister–their Roller Derby names–with everything about bouts, practices, strategy, equipment, home games. They’re also involved in the community. fredericksburgrollerderby.com
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Gin Schaffer and Cathleen Pessolano talk about the various programs and work of the Fairy Godmother Project. FGP has a focus on the parents of kids with pediatric cancer. fgpinfo.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca (Vice President, Museum content) and Allison Ellis (Director of Education) preview upcoming events–Shakespeare on the Lawn and Betty’s Birthday Bash. We also discuss the summer archaeology dig at Ferry Farm. kenmore.org
