Best Bill Mintiens Podcasts (2026)

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Prineville Oregon's "Prepper Up" store 2014-2025 10:51

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Prineville Oregon's "Prepper Up" store opened in 2014. Situated in the high desert of Central Oregon, Prineville is known for rugged individualism, outdoor recreation and conservative politics - a logical spot for the owners. What is a "Prepper?" It's a synonym for "survivalist" that came into common usage during the late 1990s. It's used interchan…

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Carlisle PA's No Kings Rally Oct. 18, 2025 16:49

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Carlisle PA's No King's Protest on Saturday October 18th, 2025 was a massive demonstration orchestrated by Cumberland Valley Rising (an affiliate of Indivisible). Over 1,400 people (double the amount of the town's first rally in June 2025) peacefully packed the town square and showed their resistance to the Trump administration's authoritarian slid…

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Florence Oregon's Indivisible Chapter 8:55

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A beautiful Oregon coastal community, Florence Oregon's Indivisible Chapter is actively and consistently protesting the increasingly autocratic and fascist takeover of the U.S. government by the Trump administration. Listen to this 9 minute podcast to hear what members are demonstrating against as they stand on a busy intersection on a Saturday aft…

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It's Russia calling! 7:36

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President Putin makes a surprise phone call to a US podcaster trying to gauge the growing resistance in the US to President Trump.By Bill Mintiens

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Florence Oregon Climate Change Challenge 14:09

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Florence Oregon is a south central coastal community of about 9,800 people that swells during the summer months with tourist visits. The existential threat of climate change is on many peoples' minds as the weather gets warmer, more rain falls, and the threat of tsunamis is ever present. So why have city leaders not started any climate change plans…

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Ochoco Restoration Collaborative Part 2 9:22

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In part 2 we travel into the Ochoco National Forest to view the site of recent wildfires and learn from experts how to prevent and mitigate wildfires in the future. There are lessons to be learned from the science presented in this episode. Now that it's the summer of 2025 -- have we learned anything....?…

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Ochoco National Forest Collaborative Part 1 8:37

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The west continues to suffer through massive wildfires. Central Oregon is no stranger to the onslaught. Right now, summer 2025, the Cram Fire near Madras is the largest wildfire in the nation. There's a lesson to be learned from the Ochoco Forest Collaborative that was formed back in 2015 in Prineville. This first episode recalls how many local and…

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Redemption House Ministries in Prineville Oregon 11:42

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This story from 2014 still resonates across Oregon. Unhoused, homeless populations have only grown as housing and food prices have escalated. And little has been done to help women, men, and families deal with homelessness. In fact the current administration is now suggesting that all homeless people be committed to institutions because they are al…

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Homeless in Crook County 8:41

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What was it like to be homeless in Prineville Oregon in 2014? Or anywhere for that matter? This interview will take you into the life of one man experiencing it in Central Oregon. And now, in 2025, the number of homeless people has only increased across all of Oregon. Coming soon: what's it like in the coastal town of Florence Oregon during the sum…

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Military Careers -- A smart choice in 2025? 22:15

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Given the massive cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), does a miltary career make sense for young men and women in 2025? And what about the attempts to "fire" transgender troops, and not allow women to be in combat roles? Listen to a 39 year-old female veteran who entered at 17 and deployed twice to combat zones.…

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Targeting LGBTQ+ people in 2025 23:43

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Today's show is all about the Trump administration's plans to diminish, erase, and demonize the LGBTQ+ community throughout the United States. My guest today is Judy (name changed to protect her from being targeted), a 20-something veteran who lives here in Cumberland County PA with her wife. We talk about the effect that Trump's plans are having b…

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Sax in the Morning 2:45

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Inspired by the "word jazz" of Ken Nordine, this short piece should brighten your day - especially if you like sax in the morning.....By Bill Mintiens

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Carlisle PA Fire Police 14:54

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Fire Police organizations exist in thirteen US states but most people don't really know what they do or what authority they have. Captain Bob Wertz, Carlisle PA Regional Special Police, explains what his team does -- and why you might want to be part of a similar organization in your community.By Bill Mintiens

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Safronia Perry on how mass deportations could affect Cumberland County PA 14:14

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Donald Trump has pledged to conduct the largest mass deportation in US history. How will this affect Cumberland County PA? We talk with Carlisle Borough City Councilor Safronia Perry a few days before the new administration takes control of the government.By Bill Mintiens

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Marie Kondo Ruined My Life 3:18

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Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and TV presenter. In 2019 she starred in a Netflix special "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" and in 2021 she had a follow-up special called "Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo." She became very popular (and I suspect wealthy) but I was not a fan.....By Bill Mintiens

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Celebrity Endorsements 1:51

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We're bombarded with celebrity endorsements and, maybe like you, I've had enough!By Bill Mintiens

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Will Newville PA get "wet?" 6:51

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Newville PA has essentially been a "dry" town since Prohibition back in 1933. This May 2021 residents will vote on whether to change the liquor law and become a "wet" borough. So what do residents think about this change? Listen to this 7-minute podcast and learn a little history about this quaint township - and how getting "wet" may change the bor…

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Cumberland County PA Chatter - Jeanna Som 14:27

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Jeanna Som is the Executive Director of Carlisle PA's Summer Program for Youth (SPY.) I recorded this podcast with Jeanna as part of the article I wrote for the (Carlisle) Sentinel newspaper's "Inspire" edition Feb. 28, 2021. A woman with a big heart, listen to this podcast and be inspired to help those kids that are less fortunate than you.…

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Cumberland County PA Chatter - Sara Agerton 21:04

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This is the first episode of Cumberland County Chatter, a new podcast show featuring interviews with inspirational, and sometimes controversial, people who live in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. Sara Agerton is the only woman, and only Democrat, on the Mechanicsburg Borough Council. At 41 Agerton is committed to making her voice, and others' voice…

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Steve Bloom Interview 32:39

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Steve Bloom is the former Pennsylvania State House Representative (2010-2018)who then ran unsuccessfully for a US Congressional seat in 2019-20. A man who's life goal has always been to "make a difference" in peoples' lives, Steve is one of those people you can hold up as a role model. Listen to this 30-minute interview to learn more about Steve's …