NCTV17 Podcasts

In this episode of Finding Common Ground, the group discusses the reopening of Naperville.

A global pandemic, social injustice and civil unrest, souring unemployment rates and the most important election year of our time has put unprecedented strain on domestic relationships. Even the most parallel of relationships have become more difficult as couples have had to shelter in place together. As a result, divorce rates are on the rise this year. The Guests Joining host Dana Michelle for t...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Arts DuPage 2) DuPage Foundation 3)2020 Census Naperville Complete Count Committee

With the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more older adults need to use technology to stay connected with their family and friends. Jim Hill with the Naperville Senior Task Force and Chair of the Dementia Friendly City Initiative and senior Judy Ronzon discussed how seniors could stay connected online.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1. Naperville Area Humane Society 2. Nick's Network of Hope 3. Naperville Jaycees

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors are concerned with their physical health, but what about their mental health? Dr. Adnan Arif, a psychiatrist and Bev Patterson Frier join the group on Seniors Today to discuss how older adults can keep themselves mentally healthy during this time.

Personal identity is informed by so many different things, not the least of which is being a parent. On this episode the Moms discuss their journeys of discovery of their identity and self esteem.

Remote working is the topic of the day, so President and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Kaylin Risvold sits down to discuss the positives and negatives of working remotely.

According to The American Cancer Society, more than 11,000 children under the age of 15 will have been diagnosed with pediatric cancer by the end of 2020, of which about 1,100 – or 10% – will die from the disease. Hear from local survivors of pediatric cancer and how they are helping others going through a similar battle.

100 years ago, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” This episode of Finding Common Ground features discussions revolving around the history of the suffrage movement, women in politics, and youth and elections.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1. Giving DuPage 2. The Naperville Woman's Club 3. Fry Family YMCA

Jack Grodoski, retired Human Resource Executive, discusses how to identify, avoid, and work through job search fatigue.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Covenant Classical School 2) Dugan & Lopatka CPAs 3) Kofa International Co.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1. University of Illinois Extension / DuPage County Master Gardeners 2. KidsMatter 3. Exchange Club of Naperville

Today Dr. Cathy Subber leads the discussion on talking to your children about race, and she is joined by Patti Minglin, a new mom to The Moms Network Tiffany McQueen Lewis, as well as guest mom Laticia "Tish" Thompson, who share their experiences on the subject.

Inside the Chamber is hosted by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO and brings together a group of experts to discuss today’s top business trends and issues, especially as they affect Naperville.

Finding Common Ground is focused on important current events and how they impact our diverse population.

“Dana Being Dana” is a show all about the human connection and living life intentionally and what better connector is there to bring two people together than sex? “Sex as an enjoyable experience is one of those things that calls us out of our isolation and puts us in harmony with one another,” says Lee H. Butler, Jr., PhD and a professor of religion at Phillips Theological Seminary. “It’s about ba...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Little Friends, Inc 2) Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet 3) Turning Pointe Autism Foundation

On this episode of Career Center, host Kim White, Executive Director of the Career & Networking Center, is joined by Bree Wysocki, Internal Careers Recruiter with Salesforce via Zoom to discuss what interviewing for that new job over Zoom can be like, the dos and don'ts and some things you might not have thought about.

On the fourth Episode of Seniors today, the conversation revolves around the decisions older adults must make about either staying in their home, potentially while using a reverse mortgage, or downsizing into a senior living community.

Activists from the Civil Rights Era as well as those of today, discuss the ongoing fight for racial equality and justice everywhere. Indya Smith-Johnson, a 2020 graduate of Naperville Central High School, and Elijah Trannon, a junior at the school, describe how they're leading today's protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, former activists Thomas M. Armstrong, auth...

Toddlers can be a handful for any parent, how can you know when your toddler is displaying normal behavior and how do you know when they might need a little extra attention? Today Dr. Alison Escalante from DuPage Medical Group shares how to tell when your toddler may need something more.

President and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Kaylin Risvold and guests discuss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as well as their importance and presence at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Young Naperville Singers 2) Western DuPage Special Recreation Association