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Recent research indicates that local media outlets are trusted by a majority of Americans even as trust in national outlets has declined. It’s easy to understand why Acadiana has trust in our local media; in addition to providing us with important information about our area, they are active participants in our community. So who better to answer our questions about “the media” than our own local experts. Here tonight to share their insight and answer some of your questions about the sometimes elusive media industry, we have Bernadette Lee, Morning Show Co-host, NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL, Townsquare Media and Jaycee Falcon,  Afternoon Host at 99.9 KTDY, Townsquare Media.

Bernadette Lee has been in radio for over 20 years in the Lafayette market. She started working in radio shortly after being hired for a news internship with KPEL radio in 1994. Bernie, as regular listeners know her, balances the news, humor and opinion with professional grace. She is passionate about news, politics, family and friends along with our great Acadiana area.

John "Jaycee" Falcon was born in Florida but grew up in Abbeville, Louisiana. He served in the United States Army and has worked with townsquare media since 1998. His love of music keeps him near a radio at all times, and his winning personality and style keep him on the radio. As his bio on 999ktdy.com states: “His mom was from Cow Island, his dad from Bosco… the kid really never stood a chance.”

Recent research indicates that local media outlets are trusted by a majority of Americans even as trust in national outlets has declined. It’s easy to understand why Acadiana has trust in our local media; in addition to providing us with important information about our area, they are active participants in our community. So who better to answer our questions about “the media” than our own local experts. Here tonight to share their insight and answer some of your questions about the sometimes elusive media industry, we have Bernadette Lee, Morning Show Co-host, NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL, Townsquare Media and Jaycee Falcon,  Afternoon Host at 99.9 KTDY, Townsquare Media.

Bernadette Lee has been in radio for over 20 years in the Lafayette market. She started working in radio shortly after being hired for a news internship with KPEL radio in 1994. Bernie, as regular listeners know her, balances the news, humor and opinion with professional grace. She is passionate about news, politics, family and friends along with our great Acadiana area.

John "Jaycee" Falcon was born in Florida but grew up in Abbeville, Louisiana. He served in the United States Army and has worked with townsquare media since 1998. His love of music keeps him near a radio at all times, and his winning personality and style keep him on the radio. As his bio on 999ktdy.com states: “His mom was from Cow Island, his dad from Bosco… the kid really never stood a chance.”

Recent research indicates that local media outlets are trusted by a majority of Americans even as trust in national outlets has declined. It’s easy to understand why Acadiana has trust in our local media; in addition to providing us with important information about our area, they are active participants in our community. So who better to answer our questions about “the media” than our own local experts. Here tonight to share their insight and answer some of your questions about the sometimes elusive media industry, we have On today’s episode, our guest is Christiaan Mader, Executive Editor, The Current.

Recent research indicates that local media outlets are trusted by a majority of Americans even as trust in national outlets has declined. It’s easy to understand why Acadiana has trust in our local media; in addition to providing us with important information about our area, they are active participants in our community. So who better to answer our questions about “the media” than our own local experts. Here tonight to share their insight and answer some of your questions about the sometimes elusive media industry, we have Sean Trcalek, General Manager, KADN/KLAF  and Chuck Wood, General Manager, Delta Media Corp.

Sean Trcalek  studied public relations at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Before that, he graduated from Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville, Louisiana where he grew up. Sean [Seen] now lives in Lafayette and  Is the general Manager at KADN and KLAF.

Chuck Wood has been managing media properties for over 30 years, 25 of those years in Lafayette. His passion for broadcasting started as a young boy in Detroit, Michigan. Chuck is currently the General Manager for Delta Media Corp.

AOC Board Member Kathy Richard chats with us about the key to a happy marriage and her love of photography in this podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> General Manager of KADN News 15 Sean Trcalek talks about the importance of community media in this podcast episode of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC Volunteer Blaire Savoie Saulnier explains why she enjoys helping non-profit organizations in her community in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In this episode of Community Quotes, Bethany Ivy, AOC’s Office Manager, talks with us about the events that have shaped who she is and her favorite pastime.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC's Education Coordinator, Christy Tracie, chats with us about her love of the culture in Lafayette and her appreciation for different genres of music in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

Songwriting is a past-time that AOC member Michael Wetzel enjoys doing when he isn’t working. Find out more about Michael in this week’s podcast episode of Community Quotes.

In this week’s podcast edition of Community Quotes, we interview AOC Member Stephen Handwerk. Stephen chats with us about his love of politics, presidents that he has met and the best professional advice he has ever received.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Festival International Development Director Candace Gulotta-Haggart chats with us about everything from favorite genre of music to her fears and phobias in this week’s podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC Member Russell Cormier has completed a new album that is centered around love. Find out who the inspiration was behind his songwriting in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes, we sit down with Allen Simon. Allen talks about his upbringing in a traditional Cajun French home, his challenges in school, his military experience abroad, treating and healing the infirmed with the gift of his spiritually and much more...

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC Member and television host Sadie Thompson chats with us about her idea of happiness, leaving a legacy in the community and her spirituality in this week’s podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC Member and volunteer Ed Gauthier chats with us about his process of writing a work of fiction and transforming from a short-story to a novel in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes, we speak with AOC member Devin James about his experience in the Youth Challenge Program, his regrets in life and his plans for the future.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Find out more about Patrice Lewis and her mission to improve the lives of women as Executive Director for a local non-profit organization in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

AOC Member Melissa O'Neal hasn't let her hearing impairment interfere with her careet goals to be a successful business woman. Learn more about Melissa in this podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Hearts of Hope Education Director Val Senegal discusses a few of the success stories that she has encountered over the years in this podcast edition of Community Quotes.

In this week’s podcast edition of Community Quotes, we chat with Elizabeth “EB” Brooks, Executive Director of Moncus Park, about her career path, influential people in her life and the book that she read that completely changed her life.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Etienna Wright, Executive Director of the Lafayette Education Foundation, talks about the importance of acquiring a good education and teacher recognition in this podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes, we interview volunteer and community leader Merlinda Valerie Prejean, who is devoted to expanding services for veterans in Lafayette Parish.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC Member and Festival International Film Crew Volunteer Sherryl Guillory talks about her involvement with the community in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

Volunteering to read the newspaper at AOC Community Media is just one of Bruce Coen's many passions in life. Learn more about him in this podcast episode of Community Quotes.

AOC Member Reece Theriot developed an entrepreneurial spirit early in life. Learn more about his first job and his determination to be a successful salesman in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> For AOC member Sean Polidore, a positive attitude can lead to many rewards. Find out more about this motivational speaker in this eposide of "Community Quotes".

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC Member Don Mitchell has battled many addictions in his life and takes each day one at a time. Learn more about Don in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

A fan of old Hollywood legends, find out which actress is an inspiration to AOC member Dollie Pierre in this week's podcast episode of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Creative, compassionate and caring are just a few adjectives to describe AOC's production assistant and graphic designer Joe "Boosie" Ferguson. Learn more about him in this Community Quotes podcast.

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AOC hosted a field trip for students from  Alice Boucher, JW Faulk, and Carencro Heights Elementary Schools this week. The students created a lot of cool media including the songs you'll hear in this AOC Podcast Extra! Enjoy!

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> John Bess is an inspiration to many, including his fellow members at AOC. Find out more about his love for helping others in this week's eposide of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Learn more about the people who have influenced the life of AOC Member Sally Sabandith in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

AOC Member Paris Flannigan is inspired by many great women in the telecommunications field. Find out more about this successful reporter on this week's episode of Community Quotes.

AOC Staff Member Jacob White never meets a stranger! Find out more about this charismatic dude in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

Learn more about the people who have influenced the life of AOC Member Victoria Babineaux in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Find out what AOC Member and Basin Arts Director Clare Cooks enjoys spending her time doing in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC Member Cheri Carlton has had to overcome insurmountable odds as a child and young adult to become the strong woman she is today. Find out more in this episode of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Find out what challenges AOC Member Shawntell Lewis Harrell faced during her first few weeks of her new job on this week's podcast episode of Community Quotes.

AOC's Executive Director, Ed Bowie, shares his favorite memories of AOC in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Find out what makes AOC Member Paul Brouillette's motor run in this weeks podcast edition of Community Quotes.

The Islamic religion has had a profound impact on AOC Member Israel Bartley's life. Find out more on this week's edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Learn more about AOC Member Janson Delaney and his quest to coordinate mission trips around the United States in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Learn more about the cultural barriers that AOC Member Lidice Ortiz had to overcome when she moved to America in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> AOC Member Susannah Malbreaux gives insight on teaching children how to respect their elders in this week's episode of Community Quotes.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Find out more about why the town of St. Martinville is an important place for AOC Member Mark Breaux in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.