WNTK 99.7: Recent Episodes
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Join George and Matt as they discuss the recent total solar eclipse. George was up in Pittsburg, NH to witness the celestial spectacle, the temperature changes, the traffic...And at the tail end we talk a bit about different subdivisions of those in the trades, sheetrockers, painters, and the like. Tune in!
On this episode, George and Matt continue the discussion about the trades, the lack of workers in the field, the benefits of heading into a trade education, where to find local education, real life examples, and website info.
On this week's show, we discuss New Hampshire Magazine's list of statewide places to find the best burgers, including our own local Little Brother Burger Company in New London. We also discuss the next Sugar River Region Social event at Bascom Maple Farms in Acworth (Or Alstead...or both) on March 26th, the Lake Sunapee Chamber After Hours event at Hungry Hearts Gym and Kitchen in New London, shows coming up at the Lebanon Opera House, places to eat before or after said shows at the Lebanon Opera House, and the Newport Library Arts Center's survey with Sullivan County for the Arts and how our region's offerings bring in more people per percentage than many regions in the state, showcasing the multitude of events happening within our little slice of New Hampshire.
This episode, George and Matt discuss the severe shortage of people going into the trades, some opinions on why it's happening, and resources and information about various professions, how to get into them, what it involves, and how viable of a living it can give people as a career.
In this episode, George and Matt discuss the changing trends of home building with bigger, open spaces, and the challenges that can create in construction. They also begin the discussion of the severe shortage of skilled laborers in the trades, and how we can potentially alleviate future shortages by encouraging youth to engage in skilled trades.
This episode, George and Matt discuss the electrification of our society. Electric cars, drones, and homes with ever increasing demands for electric options. Is it too much for the current infrastructure to handle? Is it a net win for carbon footprint reduction? Listen in as they discuss.
Candy? Solar Eclipses? Ireland? Ashlee and Matt discuss a number of topics this episode including a local freeze dried candy producer, the upcoming path of totality of the solar eclipse in April, and the Chamber's 2025 trip to Ireland, and the under utilized but quite adventurous and enjoyable Amtrak train route available with pickups right in Claremont.
Dan and Matt discuss the new irrigation venture for Capital Well, the changing weather patterns in this abnormally warm and short winter, employment opportunities for those interested in skilled trades, and more.