The PonderingsFromPalmCoast’s Podcast

Mark interviews Donna Harkins, President of the Palm Coast Democratic Club. They discuss problems arising from cuts to social services and people with disabilities being hurt, nonpartisan rallies such as getting rid of the Belvidere gas terminal in Palm Coast and how many causes are about all the citizens regardless of party affiliation. They also talk about the benefits of belonging to a club, the social aspect of being around peo...

Flagler County State Democratic People Roger and JoAnn Soman recently elected to a 4 year term, talk about their exciting experiences in Orlando and in Tallahassee learning about how our state government works, getting involved, the recent special election in Congressional District 6, the urgency of getting more people to register to vote by mail, getting more people to vote and particularly younger people to understand that their ...

Mark begins with a City Hall wrap up and introduces us to the weekly happenings in Palm Coast. Today's subject is LYING., Why do we lie? Have we come to have an expectation that politicians will be lying to us no matter what. What is an embellishment? The FCC regulation on equal time for each party and it's removal. Why do people limit themselves to a single news source for information and refuse to hear the other side of the issue...

Mark ponders about the special election results, the Hands Off demonstrations, and the Belvidere gas refueling facility that is being considered for Palm Coast. He then introduces us to his special guest Jay Wagner, a 15 year resident of Palm Coast that retired from dentistry when he moved here to escape the snow and the high taxes in NJ. Jay educates us on the need for fluoride in the water and how it prevents tooth decay and plac...

Special GUEST - KATHY DUFFY. Also, Special election day in District 6! Did you vote? Also, this evening there is a city council meeting starting at 6PM at Lake Avenue. Saturday April 5 RALLY - HANDS OFF. from 11 - 12. When did immigrant become a bad word? Importance of being PASSIONATE about your work. The Librarian Speaks we're losing our libraries, museums, Smithsonian and African American Museum all in danger of cutbacks in serv...

Mark talks about the lack of critical thinking and analyzing information before making a judgement. Mayor Norris changing his mind about his support of development in Palm Coast. Rise of the billionaires, filling the local council seat left vacant by April 15th, the critical special election April 1 it's so important to VOTE. Post comments, like and subscribe to receive upcoming notices of when the podcasts are posted. Full video o...

Mark chats with Vicky Spencer Haley, a Palm Coast resident who talks to us about how she's involved in the community and walks us through some ways you can get involved, even if you don't have much time. On Tuesday, March 4th there is a Rally for Ukraine! Come out and show your support! Vicky has organized a free Little Library of 'Banned Books at her home. If you would like to drop off donations they will be gladly accepted. She i...

Mark interviews Rabbi Merrill Shapiro, former head of the national group called Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. He now heads the Florida Atlantic Coast chapter of the association, as well as moderates the new weekly discussion and podcast titled Conversations in American Democracy consisting of residents of Palm Coast and Flagler County. Full video of this episode is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.b...

Mark interviews Josh Weil, candidate for Congress from our very own District 6, which encompasses Flagler County, Volusia County, Lake County, Marion County, Putnam County, and St. John's County. The special election for this congressional seat is April 1, 2025. Josh covers a wide range of topics and issues important to residents of our district and nationally what his responsibilities will be if he is elected to represent this dis...

Mark Webb talks with Ken Frasier, a Flagler Beach resident and one of the moderators of the Blue Forum, about hot topics such as the Federal Employees who are losing their jobs and what that loss of experience means to the country, along with suspending USAID and the effects all up and down the line and the ripple effects, DEI the original purpose and what it means that it is being expunged from all government websites. He shares a...

Mark interviews Mark Vetter, a resident of Palm Coast. They discuss the horrific water and sewage situation in Palm Coast, and the additional costs that will be exacted from the residents and the political missteps that brought on this debacle. Time to make your voices heard at the City Council meetings. Learn about what is happening and how it is unfolding. Use your three minutes at the city council meetings to let them know what ...

Mark interviews Al Ritondo, Owner of Suncoast Media Services LLC, he is the show's videographer and editor and along with Kathy Ritondo is one of the show's producers with a long history of podcast producing in his background.  Mark then challenges us to begin familiarizing themselves with Project 2025. Homework! Research is each of our responsibility. Check everything. Not all "news" is true. Check your facts before you act. The f...

Mark is 'boldly local' and discusses Palm Coast issues. He introduces us to the Palm Coast City Council and promises to be our liaison to let you know what is going on in the meetings and what you should be concerned about. Invokes us to attend the meetings and use the 3 minutes you are entitled to, to let the City Council know what is on your mind! Participate! Also mentions that the city council meetings are videotaped and if you...

Mark Webb introduces himself. Palm Coast, Florida is a paradise in NorthEast Florida and is a destination for many people seeking a new start in life. Here we consider podcast names trying to convey what we hope is a voice of reason.  Welcome aboard to having a liberal leaning voice in the midst of a ruby red county where all the media seems to be reporting disinformation among all the chaos. Immigration under the new administratio...