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Authorities on Air

Hosted by Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) · government · EN-US

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Authorities on Air is the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), featuring real conversations with the people behind public service. From drinking water and wastewater to solid waste, recycling and beyond, we explore how municipal authorities—and the professionals who support them—deliver essential services and strengthen communities across Pennsylvania.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

28%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100
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What is Authorities on Air about?

Authorities on Air is the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), featuring real conversations with the people behind public service. From drinking water and wastewater to solid waste, recycling and beyond, we explore how municipal authorities, and the professionals who support them, deliver essential services and strengthen communities across Pennsylvania.

Who hosts Authorities on Air?

Authorities on Air is hosted by Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA). The show has published 17 episodes to date.

What has Authorities on Air covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Who Makes the Water That Makes the Beer? | Part 2" (14 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Who Makes the Water That Makes the Beer? | Part 1" (14 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "Built on Trust: The Engineer-Authority Relationship" (31 August 2026, 49 minutes).

How often does Authorities on Air publish?

Authorities on Air publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 17 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Authorities on Air?

Booking probability for Authorities on Air is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Authorities on Air requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Authorities on Air's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Authorities on Air?

The strongest fits for Authorities on Air are Water & Sewage Systems. Authorities on Air has a government audience.

About the host

Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) hosts Authorities on Air, a government podcast with 17 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #2

    Who Makes the Water That Makes the Beer? | Part 2

    Oct 14, 202627 minS2

    What makes a community strong? It's the people, businesses, and organizations that invest in its future, support their neighbors, and take pride in the place they call home. In Part 2 of our special Authorities on Air...

  • Episode #1

    Who Makes the Water That Makes the Beer? | Part 1

    Oct 14, 202642 minS2

    What does it take to make America's oldest brewery successful? Great beer, generations of family tradition, and a dependable supply of quality water that has helped keep the beer flowing for nearly 200 years! In the...

  • Episode #15

    Built on Trust: The Engineer-Authority Relationship

    Aug 31, 202649 minS1

    What does it take to keep water and wastewater systems running safely and reliably every day? A lot of the work happens out of sight, and behind it is often a close working relationship between a municipal authority and...

  • Authorities on Air

    Two Seats at the Same Table: How Authorities and Solicitors Work Together

    Aug 11, 202632 min

    Municipal authorities make important decisions every day, and having the right professionals at the table can make all the difference. In this episode of Authorities on Air , Sharon Purnell, Manager of Hamilton Township...

  • Episode #11

    Tapping Into Customer Service at Pittsburgh Water

    Jun 16, 202635 minS1

    When most people think about water service, they may think about turning on the tap, paying a bill, or calling when something goes wrong. But behind every bill, every service question, and every customer interaction is...

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  • Episode #10

    Smart Water Technology

    Mar 4, 202634 minS1

    <p>When you turn on the tap, you expect clean, reliable water. Behind the scenes, today’s municipal authorities are using more than pipes and pumps to keep systems running efficiently and proactively.</p><p>In this...

  • Episode #9

    Green Stormwater Infrastructure – City Beautiful H2O: A CRW Story

    Feb 10, 202634 minS1

    <p>When it rains, most people do not think about where that water goes or what it carries with it. In this episode of Authorities on Air, we explore how green stormwater infrastructure helps communities manage rainwater...

  • Episode #8

    Emergency Response: Authorities on the Front Lines

    Jan 27, 202629 minS1

    <p>When a water main breaks, most people only notice when service is disrupted. What they don’t see is the rapid, coordinated response working behind the scenes to protect public health and restore service.</p><p>In...

  • Episode #7

    Managing Lost and Non-Revenue Water

    Jan 6, 202631 minS1

    <p>Every drop of water has value, and every gallon lost has a cost.</p><p>In this episode of Authorities on Air, we are joined by the team from <b>Lower Saucon Authority</b> to talk about how they successfully manage...

  • Episode #6

    Safe Water, Healthy Communities - Why Regulations Matter

    Nov 18, 202532 minS1

    <p><b>Safe Water, Healthy Communities – Why Regulations Matter</b><br/>Featuring Liesel Gross, Chief Executive Officer, Lehigh County Authority<br/>Recorded during the PMAA Annual Conference in Bethlehem...

  • Episode #5

    From Trash to Treasure: The Role of Authorities in Recycling & Solid Waste

    Oct 21, 202532 minS1

    <p>What really happens to your garbage after you toss it in the bin? In this episode, we go beyond the curbside to explore the journey of trash and recycling with <b>Amy Schirf</b> (Education Coordinator, Centre County...

  • Episode #4

    Down the Drain – Where Your Wastewater Goes

    Oct 7, 202545 minS1

    <p>Where does your wastewater go after you flush? In this episode of Authorities on Air, we follow the flow with <b>Shannon Drosnock</b>, (Executive Director, Montgomery Township Municipal Sewer Authority). Shannon...

  • Episode #3

    From Lake to Tap: Erie’s Clean Water Story

    Sep 23, 202548 minS1

    <p>What does it take to deliver clean, safe drinking water to an entire region—every single day? In this episode of Authorities on Air, host <b>Craig Fahnestock</b> visits <b>Craig Palmer, CEO of Erie Water Works</b>...

  • Episode #2

    Telling Your Story: Public Engagement That Works

    Sep 7, 202539 minS1

    <p>In this episode of <b>Authorities on Air</b>, <b>Lindsay Hughes</b> (Public Relations Manager, North Penn Water Authority) talks about what it takes to communicate effectively with your community and why public...

  • Episode #1

    Introducing PMAA: Who We Are and Why It Matters

    Jul 23, 202533 minS1

    <p>Welcome to the debut episode of <b>Authorities on Air</b>, the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA). This podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of the people behind...

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