These Are Your Neighbors Ep. 85 - Denise Fettig Loftisness

July 14, 2026 11:00am 31 min

These Are Your Neighbors Ep. 84 - Miranda Klatt

June 30, 2026 11:00am 33 min

Miranda Klatt is a passionate advocate for mental health, community connection, and accessible wellness. With a background rooted in fitness and a deep commitment to helping others, she has dedicated her work to breaking...

These Are Your Neighbors Ep. 83 - Mary Soucie

June 16, 2026 11:00am 32 min

Mary Soucie began the duties of State Librarian on January 6, 2014. Mary moved here from Illinois, where she was born and raised. She received her undergraduate degree from Illinois State with a Bachelor of Science in Ed...

These Are Your Neighbors Ep. 82 - Taylor Johnson

June 02, 2026 9:35am 33 min

Taylor is a 27-year-old public health professional from Bismarck who is running for the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 35. Her public health education opened her eyes to the impact of policy on health,...

TAYN Ep. 81 - Dan Eastgate

May 19, 2026 8:19am 29 min

Dan is a 4th generation resident of Bismarck. Dan’s great passion is caring for his community and especially the people who call it home. Dan entered the real estate industry nine years ago and became a high-performing R...

TAYN Ep. 80 - Dana Henry

May 05, 2026 6:58am 31 min

Born and raised by two public educators in Klamath Falls, Oregon—the “City ofSunshine”—Dana Henry’s life has been shaped by lifelong learning, showing up,stepping in, and serving wherever she lands.A driven student and a...

TAYN Ep. 79 - Molly McLain

April 21, 2026 10:39am 31 min

Molly McLain is an artist, educator, and advocate originally from Valley City, ND.She has worked in the arts, public policy,national and statewide political campaigns, and with non-profits. She graduated with a Bachelor ...

TAYN Ep. 78 - Thomas Lawler

March 24, 2026 9:25am 33 min

Thomas Lawler is the Director of the Lottery Division with more than 23 years of service in the North Dakota Army National Guard, including 21 years on active duty. Throughout his career, he’s held a variety of leadershi...

TAYN Ep. 77 - Julie Horntvedt

March 10, 2026 8:37am 30 min

Julie Horntvedt has served as the Executive Director of the North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities for the past nine years. In this leadership role, she is responsible for the overall strategic directio...

TAYN Ep. 76 - Morgan Turner

February 24, 2026 9:20am 33 min

Morgan Turner is an LCAC (Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor) and Clinical Supervisor practicing in Bismarck, ND. She is currently in her 11th year of counseling. She earned her Bachelors degree through Minot State Un...

TAYN Ep. 75 - Chad Oban

February 11, 2026 9:53pm 33 min

Chad Oban is a Bismarck, North Dakota native with decades of experience in government relations, politics, and public advocacy. Over the course of his career, he has worked on campaigns at every level of government—from ...

TAYN Ep. - 74 Amanda Peterson

January 27, 2026 8:15am 31 min

Amanda Peterson serves as the Director of Educational Improvement and Support at the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), where she leads and supports a wide range of statewide initiatives. With experti...

TAYN Ep. 73 - Mike Chaussee

January 13, 2026 8:05am 33 min

Mike Chaussee. Mike’s top values are Freedom, Thoughtful Action, and Play. Not necessarily in that order. He tries to work those values into everything he does, including at his current job, which is  as Executive Direct...

TAYN Ep. 72 - Kalen Ost

December 30, 2025 7:52am 34 min

Kalen Ost is a seasoned communicator with a passion for crafting compelling narratives that drive engagement, build trust, and support organizational goals. With a strong foundation in content development and stakeholder...

TAYN Ep. 71 - Heather May

December 15, 2025 9:33pm 32 min

Heather was raised in Youngstown, Ohio. She moved to the northwest corner of the state to earn her B.A. in Latin and Classical Art History at Bowling Green State University.During that time she was a member of the U.S. C...

TAYN Ep. 70 - Tom Gerhardt

December 02, 2025 8:58am 32 min

Born and raised in Bismarck, Tom Gerhardt brings a lifelong passion for storytelling, community, and public service to his role as Executive Director of Dakota Media Access. He graduated from the University of North Dako...

TAYN Ep. 69 - Sarah Kolberg

November 17, 2025 4:18pm 32 min

Sarah Kolberg grew up in McKenzie, North Dakota. She is a news anchor and lifestyle host on KFYR-TV. She anchors Country Morning Today, co-hosts ND Today, and anchors First News at Noon. She loves sharing stories that hi...

TAYN Ep. 68 - Kate Herzog

November 04, 2025 9:38am 34 min

Our guest today is Kate Herzog. Kate grew up in Mandan, ND and graduated high school there.  She then graduated from the University of North Dakota with honors, earning a BA in Communications while working at the Grand F...

TAYN Ep. 67 Sandy McMerty

October 21, 2025 8:44am 32 min

Sandy is an innovative leader and communication strategist who is passionate about building engaging culture to get results. She currently serves as Deputy Secretary of the Office of the Secretary of State and has held l...

TAYN Ep. 66 - Cassie Staiger

October 07, 2025 4:53am 29 min

Cassie Steiger is the owner of Curated Travel Co., a travel agency she launched in 2014 to offer a more personalized, concierge-style approach to travel planning. What began with destination weddings and honeymoons has g...