Cambridge Chat

Linda’s Farewell Podcast

This show will explore the last 15 years that current City Administrator Linda Woulfe has spent with the City of Cambridge. We will learn about her career, how she ended up with the City of Cambridge. We will learn about times she felt she struggled, and what she felt were her biggest successes. This show will attempt to take call-ins with anyone who would like to share experiences they have had with Linda, or ask live questions. Our special guest is Linda Woulfe with Evan Vogel and Mayor Jim Godfrey co-hosting this evening's show.

The City of Cambridge Budget: Process and Priorities

This show will explore the ins and outs of the City Budgeting Process, as well as Council Priorities for our budget. Questions will include: What is the City’s annual budget? How much of the city’s budget is spent on police, public works, parks, etc.? How does the City develop its budget? How do you get citizen input?  How does the Council develop budget priorities? Why does the City have to increase taxes? Today's guests are Mayor Jim Godfrey and Caroline Moe, Finance Director.

ACT on Alzheimer’s – Cambridge Dementia Friendly Community

How has the City of Cambridge participated in making Cambridge a Dementia Friendly Community? What resources are available in Cambridge to caregivers and others making tough decisions about a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia? Tune in and learn more. Today's guests are Brandi Barthel and Julie Tooker from ACT on Alzheimer’s and Jayne Mund from Family Pathways. 

North 65 Chamber of Commerce - What is it all about?

The North 65 Chamber is an active partner with the City of Cambridge on business growth and retention. But they do many other things for the community too. Listen in and find out about the North 65 Chamber of Commerce. Today's guest is Melissa Bettendorf, Executive Director, and Shannon Kirkeide, Chair of the chamber board of directors. 

Play Inc. Arts - A Hidden Gem

Cambridge is lucky to have its own theatre company that relies on local talent for performances and a group that is dedicated to providing quality art instruction for all. Play Inc. Arts is a place to grow the many different talents of our community. Listen in to learn more about what Play Inc. Arts has to offer.  Today's guests are Shannon Shogren, Vice President, Play Inc Art Performance Opportunities, Summer Theater Camp, and Jodie Briggs, Visual Arts Programmer, Play Inc Art Visual Art.

Searching for a Good Read?

This show will feature the upcoming community wide read, offerings at Scout and Morgan books, and services available at the new Cambridge Public Library. Today's guests are Judith Kissner, owner of Scout and Morgan and Kirsten Vaughan, Cambridge Librarian, East Central Regional Library.

What do Cambridge parks have in store for you?

Did you know that Cambridge has sixteen parks and the amenities at each park varies? Did you know the City has summer programming for kids? Summer concerts on Thursday evenings? Listen in and learn about the City’s parks and park programming. Today's guest is council member Mark Ziebarth.

Downtown Businesses - Thriving? Surviving? Dying?

Our first podcast kickoff show will be a panel discussion with downtown business owners; Grant Johnson, The Leader; Monte Dyvbig, Doctor Monte’s Auto; and Karen Chilson, Chilson Jewelers. We will discuss how COVID19 affected their businesses and what the community can do to support them now.

Cambridge Chat Announces its First Show Guests

Cambridge Chat launches its first show with a panel discussion from downtown business owners Grant Johnson, The Leader; Monte Dyvbig, Doctor Monte’s Auto; and Karen Chilson, Chilson Jewelers. They will discuss how COVID19 affected their businesses, what they had to do to survive, and how the community can support downtown in the months ahead. 

Cambridge Launches New Community Podcast Show

Linda Woulfe and Evan Vogel announce the launching of a new community podcast show engaging residents, businesses and organizations. The Cambridge Chat podcast will feature news for Cambridge residents and highlight what is happening locally. Our goal is to create an avenue for better citizen engagement and sharing of ideas, questions, or concerns.