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 012122 – Karen DiemerThe Governor’s 2022 budget and the ‘Safe Parking’ proposal are among several topics for today’s Talk Shop with Karen Diemer (City Manager, Arcata)
- Talkshop 012022 – Fred Van VleckConstruction updates on the new EHS gym and murals are among the topics discussed with Fred Van Vleck (Eureka City Schools)
- Talkshop 011922 – Virginia BassVirginia Bass (Humboldt County Supervisor, 4th District) comes by the studio for today’s Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 011822 – Tom MattsonBrian sits down with Tom Mattson (Humboldt County Dept. of Public Works) to talk about possible impacts on local bridges witht eh recent earthquake in Humboldt.
- Talkshop 011722 – John Dalby‘The Bank Man’ from Redwood Capital Bank returns! Brian sits down with John Dalby for today’s edition of Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 011422 – Sean RobertsonBrian sits down with Sean Robertson (Humboldt Bay Fire Chief)
- Talkshop 011322 – Humboldt County District Attorney’s OfficeWe’ve got Kyla Baxley & Stacy Eads from the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office coming by to discuss state law changes coming in the new year.
- Talkshop 011222 – Rex BohnBrian sits down with Rex Bohn (Humboldt County Supervisor, 1st District)
- Talkshop 011122 – Gregg FosterRREDC has moved to a new location; we find out more with Gregg Foster.
- Talkshop 011022 – Michael Davis-HughesBrian sits down with Michael Davis-Hughes (Humboldt County Schools Superintendent)
- Talkshop 010722 – Miles SlatteryThe recent property decision on Harris St. takes center stage on today’s Talk Shop with Miles Slattery (Eureka City Manager)
- Talkshop 010622 – William HonsalMore positive Covid tests in Humboldt are one of the several points discussed with William Honsal (humboldt County Sheriff).
- Talkshop 010522 – Michelle BushnellStructure & payroll discussions are among the topics looked at today with Michelle Bushnell (Humboldt County Supervisor, 2nd District)
- Talkshop 010422 – Bill McAuleyBrian sits down with Bill McAuley (Certified CPA)
- Talkshop 010322 – Brian StephensIt’s a new year and time to look ahead with Brian Stephens (Eureka Police Dept)
- Talkshop 123121 – Steve MadroneIt’s the final day of the year and Humboldt County Supervisor Steve Madrone calls in from the Fifth District for the final Talk Shop of 2021.
- Talkshop 123021 – Victor AguilarBrian sits down with Victor Aguilar (Humboldt County CHP)
- Talkshop 122921 – Humboldt County DAMaggie Fleming (Humboldt District Attorney) comes by for another appearance on Talk Shop along with Anne Marie Schubert from the Sacramento DA Office.
- Talkshop 122821 – Merritt PerryLooking ahead into the new year, Merritt Perry (City Manager of Fortuna) comes by for Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 122721 – Rob ArkleyAs we look back on 2021, Brian sits down with Rob Arkley (Security National)
- Talkshop 122421 – Paul ShanahanIt’s Christmas Eve; Brian sits down and recalls Christmas memories with Paul Shanahan (St. Bernard’s President)
- Talkshop 122321 – Fred Van VleckBrian sits down with Fred Van Vleck (Eureka City Schools Superintendent)
- Talkshop 122221 – Stephen KullmannStephen Kullmann from the RCEA (Redwood Coast Energy Authority) pinch-hits today on Talk Shop & calls in to talk about energy in our area.
- Talkshop 122121 – Gregg FosterBrian sits down with Gregg Foster (RREDC)
- Talkshop 122021 – Roberta Luskin-HawkA new strain of Covid-19 means new possible challenges; Roberta Luskin-Hawk (Providence Humboldt County) joins us both on the phone and in studio to tell us what it could mean going forward.
- Talkshop 121721 – Karen DiemerBrian sits down with Karen Diemer (City Manager of Arcata)
- Talkshop 121621 – Linda WiseWith the holiday season upon us, Linda Wise (HWMA & Recology) tells us some of the things that can’t be recycled.
- Talkshop 121521 – Virginia BassBrian sits down with Virginia Bass (Humboldt County Supervisor, 4th District)
- Talkshop 121421 – Yana ValechovicBrian sits down with Yana Valechovic (UC Co-op)
- Talkshop 121321 – Michael Davies HughesMichael Davies Hughes tells us about settling into the position as the new Humboldt County Schools Superintendent.
Monthly Talkshop Calendar
