A Closer Look

About A Closer Look

The Lehigh Valley is home to over 800 locally focused nonprofits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States. What do they do, who do they benefit, and how are they helping the Lehigh Valley community? Laurie Hackett invites area nonprofit leaders for insightful conversations about their programs, how residents can get involved, and their impact on the region.

Publisher

WDIY 88.1 FM

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jun 2022

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   "We Take So Much for Granted" with Rick and Amy Bucher and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look

   Laurie Hackett welcomes Rick and Amy Bucher and Jill Wheeler to talk about this year's United Way campaign and the why behind their community giving.

2. 

   24 Aug 2026

   "Show Kindness Abundantly" with Teri Haddad, Mel Klausner, Will Erwin, and Julia Urich | A Closer Look

   Laurie Hackett talks with Teri Haddad of Phoebe Ministries and Mel Klausner, Will Erwin, and Julia Urich of the local theatre scene, about building true, lasting connections.

3. 

   27 Jul 2026

   "On Fire for the Arts" with Tanya Tyler and Maniya "The Songbird" | A Closer Look

   Laurie Hackett sits down with Tanya Tyler, a local arts advocate, and singer Maniya "The Songbird" to talk about their love for the arts and the beauty it brings to the region.

Who has been a guest on A Closer Look

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Judy Harris
• Keith Lampman-Perlman
• Chrissy Hixson
• Ilene Wood

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60