Valley Voices

About Valley Voices

Valley Voices from WDIY brings you conversations covering all things local to the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania — from news, politics and government to culture, and community issues that are relevant to Valley residents. Valley Voices airs periodically with rotating hosts so check WDIY's weekly E-Waves Newsletter for air-dates.

Publisher

WDIY 88.1 FM

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jul 2024

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   "Always Listening and Absorbing" with Erin Connelly | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell sits down with Erin Connelly of the United Way to talk about their work in housing and food insecurity, crisis intervention, and much more.

2. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Nonprofit Accountability and Success with John Marc Rittle and Sandra Bieber | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell talks with John Marc Rittle of New Bethany and Sandra Bieber of Community Action LV about a recent op ed calling for more accountability for nonprofits.

3. 

   30 Jun 2026

   "Watching Ideas Come to Life" with Ryan Griffiths | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell welcomes Ryan Griffiths of Upper Macungie Township to talk about the massive, soon-to-open community center with space for all people and activities.

4. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Mental Health Close to Home with NAMI LV's Ian Panyko | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell sits down with Ian Panyko, Executive Director of NAMI LV, to talk about their work to break the stigma around mental illness and provide vital support.

5. 

   23 Jun 2026

   "A Grand Opportunity to Do Something Together" with Kurt Landes | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell explores the Lehigh Valley IronPigs' plans for a grand July 4th celebration with President and General Manager Kurt Landes.

6. 

   19 Feb 2026

   "Addressing the Symptoms of Success" with Josh Siegel | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell is joined by Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel to explore the areas he feels the county is doing well and where he feels it's lacking.

7. 

   29 Jan 2026

   "Not a Band-Aid, But a Bridge" with Tara Zrinski | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell sits down with Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski to explore her vision for her first hundred days in office and beyond.

8. 

   30 Dec 2025

   SNAP Changes to Know with North Penn Legal Services and the United Way | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell welcomes representatives from North Penn Legal Services and the United Way to examine how people locally need to adapt to changes in SNAP requirements.

9. 

   30 Oct 2025

   "Serving Those Who Have Served Us" with Chris Yarnell, Mike Cubbage, and Jenny Pacanowski | Valley Voices

   Margaret McConnell sits down with the founders of Battle Borne and Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving, two nonprofits helping veterans find their way upon their return.

10. 

    6 May 2025

    Bringing Everyone Up to the Same Level with Rep. Peter Schweyer | Valley Voices

    Margaret McConnell welcomes State Representative Peter Schweyer to talk about the importance of equal education funding so all students have the same chance to succeed.

11. 

    30 Oct 2024

    "My Neighborhood Isn't Just Allentown" with Sandra Bieber and Genesis Ortega | Valley Voices

    Margaret McConnell talks with Sandra Bieber of Discover LV and Genesis Ortega of the City of Allentown about the Lehigh Valley Ambassador program's work to introduce people to new experiences.

12. 

    25 Sept 2024

    "Neighborhoods are the Life Blood of a Community" with Mayor Sal Panto | Valley Voices

    Margaret McConnell welcomes Easton Mayor Sal Panto to talk about his focus on uplifting the city's neighborhoods and creating a vibrant, active community.

13. 

    29 Jul 2024

    Changing the Culture of Transportation with Mayor J. William Reynolds | Valley Voices

    Margaret McConnell is joined by Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds to talk about transportation projects throughout the city, their benefits, and when residents can expect changes.

14. 

    29 Jul 2024

    Telling the Story of Road Safety in Allentown with Mayor Matt Tuerk and Jaime Lavin | Valley Voices

    Margaret McConnell talks with Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Jaime Lavin of Bloomberg Philanthropies about how the two entities are teaming up to create safer traffic patterns in Allentown.

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

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23

Social presence

0

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Engagement

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