Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

The Boardroom Podcast

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The boardroom podcast is a comprehensive review of local government in Hernando, MS and the surrounding areas. The show will feature a discussion by two sitting Hernando Alderman regarding issues in front of the board, interviews with local government leaders, and a questions and answer segment. The goal of this podcast is to provide information and perspective on the issues facing Hernando.

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Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

Episodes

Marching into Spring 11.03.2025 35:26

In Episode 51 of "The Boardroom Podcast," we delve into the key discussions from the Hernando Board of Aldermen's meeting held on March 4, 2025. The agenda included the appointment of a new planning commissioner, a presentation by Gia Matheny on the Department of Community & Economic Operations, final approval for the overlay planned for McIngvale Road in front of the new high school, insights...

Audits and Traffic court, the wonderful world of Municipal Government 21.02.2025 39:47

The Boardroom Podcast – Breaking Down the 2/18/25 Hernando Board of Aldermen Meeting In this episode of The Boardroom, hosts Ben and Chad recap the February 18, 2025, Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting. They dive into key discussions, including the results of the 2022-2023 financial audit, updates from the Hernando Police Department, the latest on the city’s animal shelter, and changes coming to c...

Let’s talk about education 07.02.2025 38:42

In this episode, hosts Ben Piper and Chad Wicker break down the most recent Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting held on February 3, 2025. They discuss key decisions made by the board and how those decisions will impact residents and businesses in Hernando. The conversation then shifts to a potential Senate District redistricting plan, analyzing how it could reshape representation for Hernando and t...

Let’s talk about taxes 23.01.2025 51:05

On the latest episode, Ben and Chad discuss the last couple of board of Alderman meetings, the tax cut by the state legislature, and other topics facing the city. Please check out this in depth discussion and give us your feedback.

The last episode of 2024 31.12.2024 28:43

On the latest episode of The boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the 12-17-24 board of alderman meeting. Happy new year

Renasant Park Upgrades 07.12.2024 30:02

Chad and Ben Dias’s the most recent hernando board of alderman meeting and spend most of the episode talking about the renasant park project.

“With Growth Comes Pain” 21.11.2024 40:16

On the 45th episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the most recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting and dig into the details of rezoning application for commercial development next to the New High School.

Get Out and Vote Desoto County 30.10.2024 1:13:28

On this special episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben is joint by guest host Katie Ligon at the Desoto County GOTV Rally. Guests include Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann, State Treasurer David McRae, Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gibson, Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern District Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown, Radio host Gerard Gilbert....

Ben tells us what new restaurants are coming to Hernando? 17.10.2024 43:24

The guys discuss the most recent 10-15-2024 board meeting and mention some new business coming to Hernando. They also throw in a surprise announcement about the GOTV rally October 28th in Southaven.

Fall is Here Football, 5k, and Board Meeting 08.10.2024 26:13

On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the most recent board of alderman meeting the great weather and other events going on in Hernando.

Quick Board Meeting, Quick Podcast 20.09.2024 25:19

On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad Discuss the short Board of Alderman Meeting from September 17th and discuss other issues going around the city of Hernando. Join us for another information episode of The Boardroom Podcast with Chad Wicker and Ben Piper.

A little bit of everything city government 09.09.2024 40:55

On the latest episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad talk about the recent Board of Alderman meeting.

More Budget and roads discussion 22.08.2024 36:17

On this episode of the the Boardroom podcast Ben and Chad discuss the most recent Board of Alderman meeting and the upcoming city budget debate.

Budget and Roads 16.08.2024 36:28

Teeing off for Teachers 25.07.2024 28:05

“Sign” of the times 10.07.2024 33:21

The king is coming to town 07.06.2024 32:23

On this episode of the podcast, Ben and Chad talk about the recent Board of Alderman meeting. They also break some news about a new business coming to town.

On to the Summer 30.05.2024 33:12

On this episode of The Boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss Memorial Day weekend and the Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting from May 21st.

A’fair time in Hernando 17.05.2024 32:57

Developments and Golf Carts 19.04.2024 30:07

Listen to Ben and Chad Recap the 4-16 Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting.

Signs, Signs, Everywhere there’s a sign 05.04.2024 31:40

On the most recent episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben and Chad discuss the April 2nd Hernando Board of Alderman meeting.

Marching into April 22.03.2024 29:03

Spring Break is coming 08.03.2024 37:13

On the most recent episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the most recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting.

Getting back in the groove 23.02.2024 34:47

On the latest episode of the podcast Ben and Chad discuss the last two Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. 2024 has gotten off to quick start and the guys talk about all the comings and goings.

The longest January ever 29.01.2024 35:53

On the most recent episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad recap the Hernando Board of Alderman meeting from January 16th and 23rd. The meeting consisted of a few planning issues that received some lengthy discuss.