
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 Free Press
Managing editor Joey LoMonaco and Board member Mitzi Brown talk about more than two years of building and growing the local non-profit news source. They talk about the challenges and rewards of community journalism, how the outlet
LISTEN: Town Talk/Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg
Marie Thomas and Jane Shelhorse talk about the long history and community work of the Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg, which is approaching 95 years of service in the region. The club has supported a wide range of
LISTEN: Town Talk/Slave Auction Block Memorial
Artist Eto Otitigbe and Dr. Gaila Sims talk about the planned Slave Auction Block Memorial at the corner of William and Charles Streets in downtown Fredericksburg. Otitigbe has spent months meeting with community members as he developed
LISTEN: Town Talk/Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
Executive Director Hailey Jobin with an overview. We talk about the organization’s Helpline, which connects people with local mental health resources. We discuss programs like the Senior Visitors program and support groups offered throughout the region. She
LISTEN: Town Talk/Author Tonia Garnett
Tonia Garnett’s memoir tells the deeply personal story of her journey through abuse, addiction, and incarceration—and the difficult work of rebuilding her life afterward. Through honest reflection, Garnett shares the challenges she faced, the turning points that
LISTEN: Town Talk/Historic Garden Week comes to Fredericksburg
Karli Murray (Vice-Chair) and Susan Moss (Chair) preview Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg on April 21. This special tour will feature homes and gardens along Upper Caroline Street, near the Rising Sun Tavern. Visitors will have the
LISTEN: Town Talk/Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity
Executive Director Mimi Mitchell shares an update on plans to build six new homes in Mayfield, along with launching a rehabilitation program and restarting critical home repairs for local families. She also highlights what shoppers can find
LISTEN: Town Talk/Community Connections Expo
Megan Samples, Joseph Lyttle, and Amanda Strawn preview the upcoming Community Connections Expo happening March 17 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The free event will feature more than 70 vendors, offering valuable resources and information for residents
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski
Battlefield District Supervisor Chris Yakabouski discussed the county’s proposed budget and the financial challenges facing the board. He encouraged residents to attend the March 26 public hearing at Courtland High School or to share their thoughts during
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Education Farm
Here’s a sign spring is near–the Rappahannock Education Farm is about to begin volunteer hours again. Rich Larochelle looks back at lessons learned in 2025 and plans for 2026—including use this year of a barn and greenhouse
























