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Regionally Speaking, July 28, 2022

NPR June 2022 text by Melody Schreiber and comic by Malaka Gharib
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NPR June 2022 text by Melody Schreiber and comic by Malaka Gharib

Today: Lake County Health Officer Chandana Vavilala shares the latest COVID-19 data in the Region as well as what we can all do to protect ourselves from the latest wave of coronavirus.  Also, joining us is Marshalyn Yeargin-Allson, MD with the Centers for Disease Control to discus COVID-19 vaccinations and prevention strategies for Back to School. And we bring back our conversation with Micah Pollak, Ph.D. on the economics of COVID-19 in the Region. All of that on this edition of Regionally Speaking

As Vice President of Radio Operations, Tom is responsible for overseeing Lakeshore Public Radio. He oversees the radio station’s programming, as well as news. He was instrumental in bringing several different genres of music to Lakeshore Public Radio.
As co-host and producer of Regionally Speaking, Dee is responsible for connecting with northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Radio listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engag, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving her time, talent, and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership. Her favorite quote is "Leadership is service not position." by Tim Fargo.