
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/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Adult Services Director Tracy McPeck and Salem Church Branch Adult Services Department Head Kara Rockwell spotlight the library’s growing role as a hub for health, wellness, and connection. They highlight trusted health information, classes supporting both physical
LISTEN: Town Talk/FailSafe-ERA
Tonia Garnett and Juanita Shanks share powerful success stories highlighting recovery, resilience, and second chances. Garnett details her journey from incarceration to author, now using her experience to help others as a Peer Recovery Specialist with FailSafe.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor
Xander Hernandez and Karen Meadows highlight the life-changing impact service dogs have on veterans, offering independence, confidence, and critical emotional support. Their focus now is expanding the program by placing more highly trained dogs with veterans who
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Admissions
Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski share practical advice for students and parents as key college admission decisions are released. They address how students should handle
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ability Baseball
Scott Neal introduces the Ability Baseball League, a new inclusive league giving youth and adults with developmental disabilities the chance to play baseball in a supportive, team-focused environment. Games will be held this spring and fall at
LISTEN: Town Talk/Vascular Surgery
Dr. Sadie Ahanchi with Oracle Heart and Vascular in Fredericksburg talks about keeping blood flowing throughout the body and explains why vascular surgery is different from heart surgery. Heart surgery focuses on treating the heart itself, while
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Education Farm
Rich Larochelle reflects on a productive 2025 at the farm in White Oak. It was a time of major infrastructure improvements and expanded community impact. Already in 2026, a new barn is already in place, and construction
LISTEN: Town Talk/Coldest Night of the Year Walk
Jill Clare and Meghann Cotter of Micah Ecumenical Ministries are previewing the Coldest Night of the Year walk, set for February 28 in Fredericksburg. The annual event raises critical funds for Micah’s programs that serve individuals and
LISTEN: Town Talk/Inform Fredericksburg
Inform Fredericksburg examines government transparency as Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen dig into several city issues. Their discussion takes a look at funding for the Brisben Center, the financial and policy implications of the Princess Anne redevelopment,
LISTEN: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia
Kevin and Charlie Vogt, along with Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason, preview the 2026 Polar Plunge, set for February 6–7 in Virginia Beach. The event marks the 35th anniversary of the iconic fundraiser supporting Special Olympics
























