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 101521 – Karen Diemer (City of Arcata)Karen Diemer (Arcata City Manager) calls in to discuss housing and the gas tax on today’s Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 101421 – Stacey EadsIt’s time to peek inside the court room and Stacey Eads (Assistant District Attorney) calls in for today’s edition of Talk Shop
- Talkshop 101321 – Mike WilsonMike Wilson (Humboldt County Supervisor, 3rd District) calls into the studio for today’s Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 101221 – Gregg FosterRecent inflation concerns are one of the topics discussed on Talk Shop with Gregg Foster (RREDC)
- Talkshop 101121 – Chris HartleyChris Hartley (Humboldt County Schools Superintendent) is moving on to a new job with the newly formed California Collaborative for Education Excellence. He tells us about it on today’s Talk Shop.
- Talkshop 100821 – Bill ReynoldsBill Reynolds (Humboldt bay Fire) is filling for Chief Sean on today’s Talk Shop. The topics? The Firefighters Memorial and the sidewalk bulb outs
- Talkshop 100721 – William HonsalWilliam Honsal (Humboldt County Sheriff) comes by Talk Shop to discuss prison shutdowns and mental health neeeds in Humboldt County
- Talkshop 100621 – Tom MattsonTom Mattson (Humboldt County Public Works) comes by this morning for Talk Shop to discuss summer projects & what to look forward to for winter.
- Talkshop 100521 – Bill McAuleyBrian sits down with Bill McAuley (Demello, McAuley, McReynolds & Holland)
- Talkshop 100421 – Steve WatsonBrian sits down with Steve Watson (Eureka Police Chief)
- Talkshop 100121 – Miles SlatteryMiles Slattery (Eureka City Manager) calls in to the studio to talk shop about Sequoia Park & projects along 14th street.
- Talkshop 093021 – Paul CraftBrian sits down with Paul Craft (CHP Public Information officer)
- Talkshop 092921 – Virginia BassBrian sits down with Virginia Bass (Humboldt County Supervisor, 4th District)
- Talkshop 092821 – Merritt PerryThe cancellation of the Apple Harvest Festival & mill construction are among today’s Talk Shop topics with Merritt Perry (Fortuna City Manager)
- Talkshop 092721 – Rob ArkleyThe California recall election was earlier this month; Rob Arkley (Security National) calls in and gives his thoughts about it on Talk Shop
- Talkshop 092421 – Lew QuinbyIt’s time for our monthly talk with Lew Quinby (Simple Country Therapist). The topic? Familiarity vs. Change.
- Talkshop 092321 – Paul ShanahanToday’s condensed Talk Shop features Paul Shanahan (St. Bernard’s) coming by and discussing vaccines & 2021 school models.
- Talkshop 092221 – Michelle BushnellBrian sits down with Michelle Bushnell (Humboldt County Supervisor, 2nd District)
- Talkshop 092121 – Gregg FosterBrian sits down with Gregg Foster (RREDC)
- Talkshop 092021 – Karen DiemerKaren Diemer (City of Arcata) starts this week of Talk Shops off by talking about the end of summer with travel seasons and sales/bed taxes in Arcata.
- Talkshop 091721 – Yana ValechovicYana Valechovic (UC Co-op) calls in this morning for Talk Shop to discuss the ongoing drought
- Talkshop 091621 – Fred Van VleckWhat is the function of a school board? Fred Van Vleck (Eureka City Schools Superintendent) comes by the studio to explain in depth and also discuss a few other topics
- Talkshop 091521 – Steve MadroneSteve Madrone (Humboldt County Supervisor, 5th District) calls into the studio for Talk Shop this morning.
- Talkshop 091421 – Troy NicoliniThe vote for the Samoa Beach Charter Academy happens later today; Brian sits down to learn more with board member Troy Nicolini
- Talkshop 091321 – Chris HartleyGrass roots schooling and the new proposed trades charter school are among the topics for today’s Talk Shop with Chris Hartley (Humboldt County Schools Superintendent)
- Talkshop 091021 – Sean RobertsonThere have already been some lessons learned during this year’s fire season; Brian sits down to learn more with Sean Robertson (Humboldt Bay Fire Chief)
- Talkshop 090921 – Maggie FlemingBrian sits down with Maggie Fleming (Humboldt County District Attorney)
- Talkshop 090821 – Mike WilsonA ‘secret coal train’ is looking to arrive in the North Coast; what is it about? We find out more with Mike Wilson (Humboldt County Supervisor)
- Talkshop 090721 – Bill McAuleyBrian sits down with Bill McAuley (Certified CPA) to talk about any possible impacts on personal income tax
- Talkshop 090621 – Eureka PoliceOn this Labor Day, Brian sits down with Steve Watson (Eureka Police Dept.)
Monthly Talkshop Calendar
