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Latest Episodes

Close Up Radio Spotlights Professor and Author of “Discrimination” Kenneth J. Welch
December 08, 2025

Author Kenneth Welch brings a unique perspective to the national conversation on discrimination with his newest book, “Discrimination.” Drawing on decades of experience as both an accounting professional and a college educator, Welch delivers practical to

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Professor Emerita Dr. Cynthia Darche Park, PhD of the Institute For Transformative Education at San Diego State University
December 08, 2025

Dr. Cynthia Darche Park, Professor Emerita at San Diego State University and Director of the Institute for Transformative Education, is inspiring a fresh perspective on education that connects personal history, cultural identity, and hands-on experience

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Retired Urban Planner Richard G. Bickel
December 08, 2025

Richard G. Bickel is a retired urban planner who has served with distinction at the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). He is

Close Up Radio Spotlights Tech Leader and Podcast Host Kenneth Johnson
December 08, 2025

Kenneth Johnson, Director and Solution Engineering Manager at Microsoft, brings a wealth of real-world experience, from military service to tech leadership, to the ongoing conversation about safety, security, and digital growth in today’s connected world.

Close Up Radio Spotlights Holistic Practitioners Danniel Worthen Cullumber and Gvnage Mishipeshu of Willow Medela Wellness
December 05, 2025

Founded by Danniel Worthen Cullumber, LCSW, and Gvnage Mishipeshu, Willow Medela Wellness is a holistic mental health and wellness practice based in Utah. The center offers therapy, life coaching, spiritual guidance, and culturally responsive care for ind

Close Up Radio Spotlights Visual Artist Charles G. H. Trott of Diasporic Images of Africa
December 05, 2025

Charles Trott, a lifelong arts educator, visual artist, and founder of Diasporic Images of Africa (DIA), is on a mission to reconnect the world with Africa’s global legacy —one classroom, one gallery, and one story at a time

Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back The Honorable Mattielyn B. Williams
December 04, 2025

The Honorable Mattielyn B. Williams, Tennessee’s first African American administrative judge and a lifelong advocate for justice and equity, is receiving well-deserved recognition for a decades-long career dedicated to public service, fairness, and legal

Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Children’s Book Author Linda Stone
December 04, 2025

Linda Stone is making waves in the world of children’s literature by sharing heartfelt stories celebrating the joy and responsibility of pet adoption. Drawing on her own experiences with rescued dogs, Stone’s growing series of rhyming picture books gently

Close Up Radio Spotlights Fundraising Expert Bonnie Squires of Squires Consulting
December 04, 2025

Bonnie Squires’ roots in advocacy, public service, and consulting run deep. As the founder of Squires Consulting and a celebrated veteran fundraiser, Bonnie’s extraordinary career stands as proof that persistence, dedication, and humor can open both doors

Part 1: Close Up Radio Spotlights Retired Urban Planner Richard G. Bickel
December 04, 2025

Richard G. Bickel is a retired urban planner who has served with distinction at the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). He is