Livemic Communications Podcast Network
Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools. As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients' episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences, and help them build new relationships. Learn more at LivemicCommunications.com.
Episodes
The Lakeview Ford Christmas tree sale is underway! Vince Pavone and Brad Morris with Lakeview Ford talk about the annual sale that benefits the Harper Creek Optimists Club as well as what's ahead for Ford and the auto industry in 2026.
Episode Resources
Lakeview Ford Lincoln
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, a...
The Battle Creek Fire Department is hosting their annual Holiday Toy Drive to support the Salvation Army. Battalion Chief Andre Doser talks to Community Matters about the program and how you can help. Visit any of the six Battle Creek Fire Department stations between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM through December 15 with a new, unwrapped toy to support local families in need.
Battle Creek Fire Department Locations:
BCFD Station 1 -- 19...
The court battle surrounding the zoning of the Blue Oval battery plant continues to unfold in the Michigan Court of Appeals. Robby Dube with Eckland & Blando, who represents the Committee for Marshall - Not the Megasite, talks to Community Matters about the latest developments in the case and helps explain the complex zoning law issues involved and outlines the timeline for a potential decision.
Greensleeves, C’est Noël, and of course, Sleigh Ride are just of a few of the holiday hits you can expect to hear at The Gifts of Christmas, the upcoming holiday concert from the Cereal City Concert Band. Longtime CCCB musician Barb Hibiski talks to Community Matters about their upcoming concert and some of the interesting performances you'll hear from new CCCB Conductor Dr. Doris Doyon.
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, ...
The Calhoun County Youth Center is looking for your help to make the holiday season a little brighter for their residents. Tori Benden, who oversees operations at the Youth Center, talks to Community Matters about their Angel Tree program. She's joined by staff members James Mode and Nichole Bentley who share some of the useful (and sometimes unusual) items requested as well as how your holiday donations help their residents.
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In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Among those factors: Excessive Drinking
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Recovery Coach Jennifer Dillion and Outpatient Clinician Kira Jones from Summit Pointe to understand what steps they recommend to curb excessive dri...
Community Matters highlights upcoming events presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)!
In this update, Nick Buckley shares ideas for local events happening in October and December, 2025.
Episode Resources
Follow DBCZ on Facebook
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and aroun...
Established in 1954, The Arc of of Calhoun Country has a long tradition of helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives within their community. Executive Director Clare Tanner talks to Community Matters about how The Arc continues to evolve in providing advocacy and supports for this community.
Episode Resources
The Arc of Calhoun County Website
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The Battle Creek Community Foundation has selected their 2025-2026 Peter J. Christ Leadership Leaders Fellow. Diop Harris II talks about his history with Battle Creek and his journey to becoming this years Fellow. Harris highlights what he hopes to learn and give back to the Battle Creek community along with plans for more civil engagement in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Episode Resources
Battle Creek Community Foundation ...
The world's top brass musicians gather again this December for a special holiday concert at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium. Jerry Rose, Executive Director of the Brass Band of Battle Creek, shares the unique history of the band with Community Matters and what to expect in their upcoming Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 6 @ 7:30 PM.
Episode Resources
Brass Band of Battle Creek Website
Battle Creek Police Department Sgt. Cory Champlin talks to Community Matters about their upcoming Stuff the Truck holiday toy drive, a Toys for Tots event with the Marine Corp Reserves. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation to Target at 5700 Beckley Road on Wednesday, December 3 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM if you'd like to donate.
Episode Resources
Battle Creek Police Department Stuff the Truck Toy Drive
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.
Among those factors: Excessive Drinking
In this episode, Recovery Coach Jennifer Dillion and Outpatient Clinician Kira Jones from Summit Pointe discuss what exactly is "excessive drinking" and why it's not a one size fits al...
Anna Rogers, Marketing & Communication Engagement Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek, reflects on the hotel's first year of operation, their successes and the importance of making people feel welcome.
While discussing their event space resources and fine dining options, Anna is excited to announce a new change coming with reservations starting December 1, 2025. Check out the Double Tree by Hilton Battle Creek F...
Tammy Mills, Director of Marketing and Communications for the United Way South Central Michigan (UWSCMI), joins us on Community Matters to discuss their end of year holiday fundraising campaign and how Calhoun County residents can help direct donations to impact their local community.
Tammy also discusses resources available to residents through the UWSCMI, like the Program Assistance Center, and the launch of their new Community C...
(Community Matters 162) Summit Pointe Concerned How Potential Statewide CMH Changes Will Affect Care
Summit Pointe, the Calhoun County Community Mental Health (CMH) organization which provides behavioral health care to some of the county's most vulnerable residents, is sounding an alarm over potential changes at the state level which could affect how it delivers care.
Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich joins Community Matters to discuss changes to how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) organizes CMH s...
The South Michigan Food Bank - which provides food to the hungry in 8 Michigan counties including Calhoun - continues to respond to a growing need while threats to federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding continue.
The on-again, off-again potential cuts to the largest federal anti-hunger program in the U.S. has the State of MIchigan working to take up the slack. Still, the 2025 federal government shutdown and...
We're not sure it's an actual word, but "floof" seems to describe best our good friend Gadget the cat, the focus of our Wiggly Tail update this time from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan.
Gadget is a young, domestic long hair male cat who is black and white. He's all up to date on his vaccinations and he is neutered. HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert tells us all about him - and his perfec...
It's a longstanding tradition in Battle Creek: The annual Christmas parade - a gift to the community by the Harper Creek Optimist Club.
Folks line the streets on a Saturday in November (typically the Saturday before Thanksgiving) to watch the procession of local participants stir up the Christmas spirit - along with some hometown pride.
After setting a participation record in 2023, Organizer Stephanie Cornish returns to Communit...
Veterans Helping Veterans in Battle Creek, the organization which cut the ribbon on the gift of a building at 209 East Michigan in summer 2025, has hit its stride helping veterans get set up in new residences after homelessness.
Vice President Rick Stover returns to Community Matters to talk about their organized system of gifting donated furniture, housewares and toiletries to veterans who are reestablishing households after being ...
While its students were settling back into their school-year routines in September 2025, Lakeview School District announced a national honor for Minges Brook Elementary School: The "America's Healthiest Schools" award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
At the same time, the district announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and its 2025 Community Spirit Award recipient. Superitendent Dr. Willi...
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