Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson

Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson

Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson includes discussions with experts, professionals, intellectuals, and community leaders concerning whatever topics are most important and pressing around the community, capital, county, state, nation, and world. With in-depth looks and deeper dives into the questions and innovations of our time, you can't afford to miss the Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson.

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April 30, 2025 • 9 mins

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how April went, and what to expect across all of May and even a bit of June as well - maybe!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Abigail Bussey of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, the children, new exhibits, how to get involved, and so much more!

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Trent R. Nelson spoke with Patrick McConnell of the Catholic Charities of Springfield regarding the history of the organization, the breadline, what the current numbers are showing and indicating, plus much more!

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Tara Nickerson of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, how SOILL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, the events and sports of April, May and beyond, plus so much more. 

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Bella Szabo about art, creativity, getting involved in the community, what the organization does, the upcoming Gatsby event, how to get involved, and so much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Jeff Schoep about his work for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and MMOT, what the organization he once led does, how it functions, how he came to denounce it and work for change and love, what he's doing now, those organizations, and much ...

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Bruce Parry of the National and Illinois Unions For The Homeless regarding what the organization does, how you can get involved, and much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Dorothy Hutchinson-Gross of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum regarding upgrades to the grounds, Mary Lincoln's Garden, a bit of indigenous plant history, and so much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Joyce Nardulli of the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois concerning what the organization does, how you can get involved, recent and future events, and much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Cyrus Winnett of the IPHA and Heather Burton of Central Counties Health Centers, who discussed healthcare access, affordable medicine prices, legislation that could improve both, the state of t...

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Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Y's Lou Bart for their monthly chat concerning the upcoming schedule of events for the Y, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community, its adults, and its children!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how March went, and what to expect across all of April and even a bit of May as well!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Next To Normal Co-Directors Sean Robb and LaDonna Wilson of the Springfield Theatre Center concerning the show, acting, directing, collaboration, where you can get tickets and when you can see the program, and so much more!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Robert Frazier of Clean Slate Advocates, who discussed clothing, the need for it to be cleaned, why we waste so many resources, and more.

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Comedian Greg Proops about Whose Line Is It Anyway, Who's Live Is It Anyway, how he got started in the comedy and improv businesses, how you can get tickets to the upcoming local show, and so much more!

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Tara Nickerson of the Special Olympics of Illinois concerning what the organization does, how SOILL positively impacts those around us, how to get involved, the events and sports of March, April and beyond, plus so much more. 

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On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Y's Lou Bart for their monthly chat concerning the upcoming schedule of events for the Y, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community, its adults, and its children!

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For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Josh Sabo of Heartland HOUSED, and the Heartland Continuum of Care, about what's been going on across the community; they spoke about recent innovations, what the organization does, how it functions, plus so much more!

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how February went, and what to expect across all of March and even a bit of April too!

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Joyce Nardulli of the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois concerning what the organization does, how you can get involved, recent and future events, and much more!

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