Sep 11, 20263 min
Early voting for the upcoming November 3 general election starts on September 18. We spoke with Warren County Director of Elections and General Registrar Matthew Reisinger about it in our latest news maker. News makers...
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Who hosts News Makers?
News Makers is hosted by The River 95.3. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has News Makers covered recently?
Recent episodes include "News Maker Matthew Reisinger on early voting for the November 3 elections" (11 September 2026, 3 minutes), "News Makers Sharon Flippo and Bobby G on the Joe Jackson Peidmont Blues Festival" (10 September 2026, 7 minutes), and "News Makers Jean Plauger and Kathy Napier on the annual Boots and Bourbon event" (9 September 2026, 7 minutes).
How often does News Makers publish?
News Makers publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 7 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on News Makers?
Booking probability for News Makers is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. News Makers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. News Makers's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
The River 95.3 hosts News Makers, a general podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 10, 20267 min
The annual Joe Jackson Peidmont Blues Festival is moving locations. We spoke with Representative of the Festival Sharon Flippo and Performer Bobby G about the move and the event in our latest news maker. News makers are...
- Sep 9, 20267 min
The Rotary Club of Warren County will hold their annual Boots and Bourbon event on September 19. We spoke with Rotarians Jean Plauger and Kathy Napier about the event in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored...
- Sep 8, 20266 min
The annual Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s (TVRC) Hob Nob in the Valley is Thursday September 10. We spoke with TVRC CEO Cynthia Schneider about the event in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by...
- Sep 1, 20268 min
The Front Royal Police Department is gearing up a several activities in a very busy time of year. As we do at least once a month, we checked in with Front Royal Police Chief Brian Whited about all the activities in our...
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- Aug 31, 20267 min
The Frederick County Esther L. Boyd Animal Shelter invites everyone and their dog to their annual Pool Pawty. We spoke to Frederick County Animal Shelter Manager Christina Tasker about the event in our latest news...
- Aug 28, 20267 min
Like law enforcement across the region, Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office is aware of and fighting the rash of check washing and thefts. We spoke to Shenandoah County Sheriff Tim Carter about the issue in our...
- Aug 27, 20267 min
Valley Health (VH) will be launching a mobile mammography unit in the near furture. We spoke to the Executive Director of Valley Health Foundations Jenny Grooms about the unit in our latest news maker. News makers are...
- Aug 26, 20266 min
A Veteran’s event will be held on September 11 at the Newtown Commons in Stephens City. We spoke with Community Development Coordinator of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Community Veterans Engagement Board Michael Saint...
- Aug 25, 202610 min
The annual Watermelon Pickers Fest will cover 4 days, this year including a special event on September 9. We spoke to the Producer of this year’s Festival Stacy Sinclair about the activities in our latest news maker...
- Aug 24, 20267 min
The Winchester Police Department (WPD) have announced two new initiatives. We spoke to Officers Marie Campbell and Jason Braithwaite about the initiatives in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by Warren...
- Jun 1, 20268 minS0
Winchester Host Lions will host their annual golf tournament June 22. We spoke to the Winchester Host Lions’ Golf Committee Chairperson Fred Riley about the event in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by...
- May 29, 20268 minS0
The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office recently had to take over 100 animals into protective custody. We spoke with Shenandoah County Sheriff Tim Carter about the operation and how the animals are doing in our latest...
- May 28, 202610 minS0
The Shenandoah River and its history will be celebrated Saturday May 30 starting at 10 a.m. at Eastham Park. We spoke with two of the organizers of the Freedom Flows Festival, Matthew Reisinger and Michael Whitlow in...
- May 27, 20268 minS0
Warren Coalition wants to get cheesy with us for the second time June 5. Simone Endress talks with Warren Coalition’s Deputy Director Celeste Brooks about the event in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by...
- May 26, 20269 minS0
Hike Kidz Foundation is hosting their second annual Dueling Disco Event in support of Cars Changing Lives. Royal Broadcasting’s own Ryan “Disco Duke” Rutherford is part of the event and he has details in our latest news...
- May 26, 20266 minS0
Sheriff Millholland and his Frederick County Sheriff’s Office staff wish us a happy and safe Memorial Day. He reminds us what the holiday is about in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by Warren County...
- May 26, 20266 minS0
Eastern Deaf Timberfest is coming to Page County’s Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park. Simone Endress talks to Eastern Deaf Timberfest Chairperson Denise Sansons about the event in our latest news maker. News Makers are...
- May 26, 20267 minS0
Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) is conducting their annual Ephemeral Arts program. Simone Endress spoke with the Secretary of RAAC Pete Pazmino about that and more in our latest news maker...
- May 26, 20268 minS0
The Humane Society of Warren County will be hosting the 13th annual Dogs of War Memorial Day event May 23. We spoke with Skip Rogers of Able Forces about the event in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by...
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Tim Carter
bestselling author of Find A Way, Yavapai County School Superintendent
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Celeste Brooks
Astrologer, Coach & Intuitive Guide, Astrology by Celeste LLC
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Dan Abel
CEO and Chief Chocolate Officer, Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatiers
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Aaron Miller
Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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