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/Meg Bohmke
Falmouth Supervisor Meg Bohmke concludes time on the Board of Supervisors and School Board. We talk about changes in the county, transportation, budgets, data centers and parks. Meg talked about the lens she used to look at
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
CEO and Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn reflects on a strong close to the year and growing momentum at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. He says more than 26,000 people attended the final two productions, “The Sound
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Virginia Battlefields Trust
Terry Rensel, Tim Talbott, and Tom Van Winkle talk about the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust as it marks 30 years of preservation work. They discuss CVBT’s “60 for 30” anniversary campaign, which aims to raise $60,000 to
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity
Mac Williams and Jason Tickle of Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity discussed plans for new construction in Ladysmith in 2026. The project expands homeownership opportunities while addressing the region’s ongoing affordable housing challenges. They highlighted the
LISTEN: Town Talk/Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management
Lt. Tom Cornell and Fire Chief Jay Cullinan join us to talk about holiday fire safety at a time of year when risks are at their highest. From cooking and kitchen hazards to heating and electrical safety,
LISTEN: Delegate Bobby Orrock
After 36 years representing Spotsylvania and Caroline counties in the General Assembly, Bobby Orrock will not return to Richmond in January. The longtime delegate reflects on his loss in November, the legislation and issues he’s most proud
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy joins us to discuss why properly recycling old electronics matters and how to protect your personal information in the new year. He explains that strong online security doesn’t have to be complicated, pointing
LISTEN: Town Talk/Arsenal Events
If you’ve run in a local race recently, there’s a good chance Arsenal Events was behind the timing and organization. Kristen Loescher joins us to look back at a busy year, including the growth and success of
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Basketball
University of Mary Washington men’s basketball coach Marcus Kahn and women’s coach Deena Applebury talk about what makes Division III athletics unique. With no athletic scholarships, they say players truly compete for the love of the game,
LISTEN: Town Talk/Dr. Stephen Farnsworth
The University of Mary Washington’s Dr. Stephen Farnsworth joins us to break down the latest developments in Virginia politics, including the ongoing redistricting debate and what it could mean for future elections. We also examine Governor Youngkin’s
