Batter up! We are talking baseball in this first hour of FEEDBACK. Matt Hoffmaster, Assistant General Manager, Reading Fightin Phils and Tonya Petrunak, Executive Director of Marketing and Baseballtown Charities, join us in this first hour to talk about how the Fightin Phils are more than baseball. They are part of the fabric of this community. Our second hour is an interview about public health and how one woman is trying to educate and create opportunities for change in our own back yard. Kat Ketter’s work is relevant because it focuses on improving health outcomes at the local level, helping people better understand the systems that support them, and addressing challenges that affect families across Berks County every day.

The Polka Party on WEEU Gold is more than just a radio show, it a connection point for community, culture and the kind of music that makes you smile the moment you hear it. In our first hour of FEEDBACK we talk to Ellen Rohrbach, George Kazmierczak and Cindy Koretsky, the hosts of the Polka Party! They talk about how they celebrate polka music, share memories and talk about the tradition of polka music that has brought joy to listeners for generations. Up next is a conversation about tourism and placemaking with Derek Harris, Economic Development Coordinator, Berks County and Alex Roche, Director of Advocacy, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. They share the real impact of both tourism and placemaking on influencing job opportunities, the success of local businesses, the vibrancy of our downtowns and even our ability to attract and retain talent.

Joining us in the first hour is Mallory Deck, a mom of two, business owner, and now children’s book author, who took a personal experience and turned it into something meaningful for families navigating similar situations. Mallory’s story highlights how one parent chose to lead with empathy, creativity, and intention. Next up in the second hour we highlight experiences happening right here in our community that bring people together in meaningful ways. The Reading Public Museum’s Scott Schweigert, Curator of Art and Civilization at the Reading Public Museum, shares information about the exciting summer exhibits that offer something for everyone, from families to art lovers to those interested in history and powerful storytelling.