Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson

Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson

Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson includes discussions with experts, professionals, intellectuals, and community leaders concerning whatever topics are most important and pressing around the community, capital, county, state, nation, and world. With in-depth looks and deeper dives into the questions and innovations of our time, you can't afford to miss the Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson.

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Author Josh Silver of the book Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act concerning community development, the Community Reinvestment Act, what redlining is, why it is ba...

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Caren Mansfield of the Dana-Thomas House Foundation concerning what's going on across the community this June, July, and beyond regarding the famous Frank Lloyd Wright-built home in Springfield, and how you can best enjoy it all and so much mo...

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Tara Nickerson of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, how SOILL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, the events and sports of the summer, plus so much more. 

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  • Jim Bennett - IDHR

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the IDHR's own Jim Bennett about what the organization does, its purpose in the government, the Help Stop Hate campaign, how you can be a part of positive change, and so much more!

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Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Y's Lou Bart for their monthly chat concerning the upcoming schedule of events for the Y, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community, its adults, and its children!

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Trent R. Nelson spoke with Ally Lopshire of the ACSCAN concerning the cancer society, the legislation they are pushing for, why it's so important to get screened, and much more!

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Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Springfield Youth Performance Group's Taryn Grant regarding the upcoming summer schedule, what they've been up to recently, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that the SYPG provides for the community with all year long!

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Molly Berendt and Brandy Stabler of Compass For Kids about love, supporting children, what the organization does, what it's like to be recognized by the federal government, how it all began, and so much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Sangamon County Historical Society President Cinda Klickna concerning this year's schedule of events, what the organization does, plus so much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the now former DTHF President Cinda Klickna concerning what's going on across the community this May and beyond concerning the famous Frank Lloyd Wright-built home in Springfield, and how you can best enjoy it all and so much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how April went, and what to expect across all of May and even a bit of June as well - maybe!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Abigail Bussey of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, the children, new exhibits, how to get involved, and so much more!

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Trent R. Nelson spoke with Patrick McConnell of the Catholic Charities of Springfield regarding the history of the organization, the breadline, what the current numbers are showing and indicating, plus much more!

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Tara Nickerson of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, how SOILL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, the events and sports of April, May and beyond, plus so much more. 

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Bella Szabo about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, what the organization does, the upcoming Gatsby event, how to get involved, and so much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Jeff Schoep about his work for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and MMOT, what the organization he once led does, how it functions, how he came to denounce it and work for change and love, what he's doing now, those organizations, and much ...

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Bruce Parry of the National and Illinois Unions For The Homeless regarding what the organization does, how you can get involved, and much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Dorothy Hutchinson-Gross of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum regarding upgrades to the grounds, Mary Lincoln's Garden, a bit of indigenous plant history, and so much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Joyce Nardulli of the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois concerning what the organization does, how you can get involved, recent and future events, and much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Cyrus Winnett of the IPHA and Heather Burton of Central Counties Health Centers, who discussed healthcare access, affordable medicine prices, legislation that could improve both, the state of t...

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