HOW MARION WORKS

About HOW MARION WORKS

With nearly 30,000 neighbors and hundreds of city staff, there is a lot happening behind the scenes in Marion, Indiana. How Marion Works is here to tell those stories. We’re shining a spotlight on the moving pieces of our community and showing off the best of what we have to offer. Welcome to the show!

Publisher

CITY OF MARION

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jan 2025

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   SE. 2 EP. 18 | "A VOICE FOR VICTIMS" FT. AMBER EARHART, MPD VICTIMS' ADVOCATE

   How does our community support and guide individuals through their most difficult moments? In this episode of How Marion Works, host Layla Price-Bodkin and co-host Lillian Harshaw sit down with Amber Earhart, who serves alongside the Marion Police Department as a Victims’ Advocate. Amber shares powerful insights into how she helps victims navigate complex situations, connects families with essential community resources, and provides unwavering compassion and support when it is needed most. Tu...

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   SE 2 17 | "TRAINING FOR THE UNEXPECTED: INSIDE THE MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT" FT. BRANDON SATTERTHWAITE

   Ever wonder what actually goes into preparing firefighters for those split-second moments when every second counts? In this episode of How Marion Works, host Layla Price-Bodkin and co-host Lillian Harshaw sit down with Brandon Satterthwaite, Training Officer with the Marion Fire Department. Brandon takes us behind the scenes to show what rigorous preparation looks like, why continuous training matters, and the incredible dedication required to serve and protect the Marion community. From real...

3. 

   31 Aug 2026

   SE 2 16 | BEHIND THE SCENES WITH CITY OF MARION BUILDING COMMISSIONER JUSTIN DICKERSON

   How does a city ensure safe construction, continuous development, and sustainable growth for the future? In this episode of How Marion Works, host Layla Price-Bodkin and co-host Lillian Harshaw go behind the scenes with Justin Dickerson, the City of Marion Building Commissioner. Justin breaks down the essential work, everyday challenges, and dedicated personnel shaping the physical footprint of Marion every single day. Plus, stay tuned for two brand-new, juicy Ice Breaker questions, you defin...

Who has been a guest on HOW MARION WORKS

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

• Lillian Harshaw
• Robin Schrader
• Whitney Gilbert
• Esther Williams
• Andy Darlington

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

352

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

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

Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

0

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