Talk Shop
Talk Shop with Brian Papstein is a Northcoast institution and the area’s only chance to hear directly from its newsmakers and shakers. Since the Spring of 1983, local officials and others in the community talk about local issues. Heard weekdays in the 8a hour, Talk Shop is your way to find out what’s going on.
Recent Talkshop Shows
- Talkshop 032724 – Mike WilsonBrian sits down with Mike Wilson (Humboldt County Supervisor, 3rd District).
- Talkshop 032624 – Gary StortsBrian sits down with Gary Storts (Eureka City Schools Superintendent) to find out some of the changes & returns to the school curriculum
- Talkshop 032524 – Rob ArkleyRob Arkley (Security National) calls into the studio to discuss wind energy, Congressional issues & more on today’s Talk Shop
- Talkshop 032224 – Marc MatteoliMarc Matteoli (Benchmark Realty) talks about selling houses & a recent lawsuit with the National Association of Realtors
- Talkshop 032124 – Merritt PerryMerritt Perry (Fortuna City Manager) comes by to share some of the ideas learned during a recent conference that can improve the city of Fortuna
- Talkshop 032024 – Rex BohnRex Bohn (Humboldt County Supervisor, 1st District) talks about the recent election & if he will run again once his current term is up.
- Talkshop 031924 – Yana ValechovicAn appearance at the Redwood Energy Authority Advisory meeting last week & community power are among today’s topics discussed with Yana Valechovic (UC Co-op extension)
- Talkshop 031824 – John DalbyJohn Dalby (Redwood Capital Bank) talks about tax & inflation rates on today’s Talk Shop
- Talkshop 031524 – Karen DiemerBrian sits down with Karen Diemer (City Manager of Arcata)
- Talkshop 031424 – Stacey EadsA county grant writing department to help access funds at the county level is discussed with Stacey Eads (Humboldt County District Attorney)
- Talkshop 031324 – Scott AdairScott Adair (Humboldt County Director of Economic Development) comes by to share some optimistic projects coming to Humboldt on today’s Talk Shop
- Talkshop 031224 – Cody RoggatzCody Roggatz (Humboldt County ACV) flies into the studio for today’s Talk Shop to talk about increases in flights & potential new airlines coming to the area.
- Talkshop 031124 – Michael Davies-HughesMichael Davies-Hughes (Humboldt County Office of Education) travelled to Washington D.C. recently & talks about on today’s Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 030824 – Talia FloresBrian sits down with Talia Flores (Humboldt Bay Fire) to talk about recruiting cadets for firefighting
- Talkshop 030724 – William HonsalGoofy criminals & elements of drug crimes are discussed with William Honsal (Humboldt County Sheriff)
- Talkshop 030624 – Steve MadroneBrian sits down to talk about Election Day results with Steve Madrone (Humboldt County Supervisor, 5th District)
- Talkshop 030524 – Bill McAuleyBrian sits down with Bill McAuley (CPA) to talk about multiple ballots, mailing & contingency plans
- Talkshop 030424 – Brian StephensLooking ahead to the event season on the North Coast is among today’s things looked at with Brian Stephens (Eureka Police Chief)
- Talkshop 030124 – Miles SlatteryWe’re starting the month of March off discussing atmospheric rivers, roads & fiscal year plans with Miles Slattery (Eureka City Manager)
- Talkshop 022924 – Paul CraftThere’s wet & windy weather arriving on the Northcoast; Paul Craft (CHP) gives some advice on what to do on today’s Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 022824 – Darren ChanThe Spring Training season for the San Francisco Giants is underway & we chat with Darren Chan (KNBR-San Francisco Giants Producer/Engineer) for his thoughts about the upcoming season!
- Talkshop 022724 – Gary StortsBrian sits down with Gary Storts (Eureka City Schools Superintendent)
- Talkshop 022624 – Rob ArkleyRob Arkley (Security National) calls in for today’s Talk Shop to talk about bulb outs & pivots on the national level
- Talkshop 022324 – Jenn CappsBrian sits down with Jenn Capps (Cal Poly Humboldt Provost)
- Talkshop 022224 – Paul ShanahanBrian sits down with Paul Shanahan (St. Bernard’s Principal)
- Talkshop 022124 – Fisch DrillingThe Fisch family of Fisch Drilling come by the studio to talk about water & wells on today’s Talk Shop!
- Talkshop 022024 – Jeff StackhouseJeff Stackhouse (UC Co-op) is pinch hitting on Talk Shop today & some of todays topics include moisture in different regions, new hire expectations & plant health
- Talkshop 021924 – John DalbyInterest rates are looked at with John Dalby (Redwood Capital Bank)
- Talkshop 021624 – Karen DiemerBrian sits down with both Karen Diemer (Arcata City Manager) & the new Arcata Police Chief Bart Silvers on today’s Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 021524 – Merritt PerryMerritt Perry (Fortuna City Manager) talks about the police station finishing construction & city manager meetings on today’s Talk Shop