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The Boardroom Podcast
by Chad Wicker and Ben Piper
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.
Episodes
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Who wants a Big Mac?
On the latest episode, Brian and Chad Discuss the recent approval of the City’s budget and several other topics from the 9-15-26 Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. This topics include an AI Chat bot for the city website, opioid settlement funds, and the approval of a second McDonalds location in...
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The Great Hernando Budget Debate
On the latest episode of the Roundabout Roundup, Hosts Chad Wicker and Brian Couch bring in a guest to discuss the September 1st Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. The majority of the discussion centers around the City of Hernando’s budget and the the decision to pass a budget and then abandon…
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Weed, Witches, and Arithmetic
On the latest episode of roundabout roundup, hosts Brian and chad discuss the August 18th Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. Topics include the results of the forensic audit of the city’s utility fund, the debate over the witches of Hernando parade request, the approval of a medical marijuana...
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I want a turning lane and I want it now?
On the latest episode of the Roundabout Roundup, Brian and Chad review the 8/4/26 Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. Highlights of the meeting were the utility fund budget discussion, golf cart ordinance issues, and school traffic issues in McIngvale. Listen to a quick recap of the meeting and…
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Did someone say DCRUA?
On the latest episode of Roundabout Roundup, host Brian and chad Discuss the 7–21-26 Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. The episode covers everything from the resignation of the city’s Planning Director, paving problems, employee insurance updates, the planned downtown overlay district, and much...
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“MML Conference Story Time”
On this episode of The Roundabout Roundup, Chad and Brian break down the July 7 Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting. They discuss highlights from the recent Mississippi Municipal League Conference attended by city officials, including key ideas and best practices that could benefit Hernando. They...
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The drones are coming
On this episode of The Roundabout Roundup, Brian Couch and Chad Wicker break down the June 16 meeting of the Hernando Board of Aldermen and discuss several issues that will impact the city’s future. Topics include upcoming street paving projects and what residents can expect in the years ahead, a...
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Let there be lights
On this episode of the Roundabout Roundup, Brian and Chad breakdown the June 2nd Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. Items discuss include the recognition of the Hernando High School Softball for winning the 7A State Championship, bidding out a water project, and approval of a change order to...
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Another change order?
On the latest episode of the Roundabout roundup, Brian and Chad catch you up on what’s going on in Hernando, break a new restaurant coming to town, and highlight the May 19th Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting.
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Cinco de Mayo episode
On the fourth episode of Roundabout Roundup, Brian Couch and Chad Wicker break down the key issues and major discussions from the May 5 meeting of the Hernando Board of Aldermen, broadcasting live from Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant. The conversation covers city business, current projects, growth...
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Introducing Roundabout Roundup
On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Chad Wicker and Brian Couch introduce their new community-focused show, Roundabout Roundup. They break down the latest Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting, share insight on key local issues, and hint at a few new business developments that could be coming…
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Ben is back in the saddle
Ben returns to podcast and discusses the recent board of alderman meeting and the his solution for the issues with the city’s utility fund.
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Hernando Utility Fund Conversation with John Williams
On this special episode of the boardroom podcast, host Chad Wicker sits down with John Williams for a candid conversation the City of Hernando’s Utility Fund and the recent budget challenges facing the fund. John has been outspoken on social media and has not held back in his criticism of Chad…
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Is the City of Hernando Bankrupt???
On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Host Chad Wicker digs into the recent disclosures of a large deficit in the utility fund.
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Flying Solo
on this episode of the boardroom podcast, Chad hosts the show solo and discusses the 12/2,12/16, and 1/6 Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting and the start of the Mississippi legislative session with some keys topics that will front and center.
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Dickens of a Podcast
On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast the guys talk about the recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, the upcoming Dickens of Christmas event in Hernando, among other topics.
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Back from Fall Break
On this episode of the Boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad return from a short break. They discuss the legislative special elections from Tuesday night, highlights from the Hernando Board of Alderman meeting on 10/7,10/21, and 11/4.
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Point of Order, a Recap of the 9/16 Meeting
On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the alderman meeting from 9/16/2025. Featured agenda items include the public meeting on renaming a street in honor of Charlie Kirk, the approval of paving and street improvements for the next year, a new agreement between Desoto…
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Hernando Budget
In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad break down the latest from Hernando’s Board of Alderman meetings held on August 17th and September 2nd. A big focus of the discussion is the newly approved Hernando city budget, passed at the September 2nd meeting. From key priorities and...
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Tax Levy and Leadership
On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the recent board of alderman meeting from August 5, 2025. The meeting includes a lengthy discussion on the tax levy for the City of Hernando and other highlights of the meeting.
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Tax Assessor discusses property value reassessment and what it means for your property taxes
In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad sit down with DeSoto County Tax Assessor Jeff Fitch to unpack the state’s updated reassessment formula and what it means for your property taxes next year. Jeff explains the changes, why they matter, and how they could impact homeowners…
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The Boardroom Podcast “Lawyers Up”
In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, we dive into the first regular meeting of the new Hernando Board of Aldermen, held on July 1, 2025. Ben and Chad discuss the failed motions to add some items to agenda at the beginning of the meeting. The episode focuses on the crucial role of the City...
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“A visit in Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood: A Podcast from the Pool House
In the laid back yet insightful episode of the The Boardroom Podcast, hosts Ben and Chad cool off in the pool house and break down everything you need to know from the June 17th, 2025, Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. From infrastructure updated to community development, they take a closer…
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It’s Miller Time
In this special episode of The Boardroom, it’s Miller Time—and we mean that literally. Host Chad Wicker sits down with longtime public servant and current Hernando Alderman Andrew Miller for a candid conversation about the city’s past, present, and future. Alderman Miller, who has served Hernando...
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Board Meeting Breakdown & Looking Ahead with Natalie Lynch
In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, hosts Ben and Chad are joined by fellow Hernando Alderman Natalie Lynch for a full breakdown of the June 3rd Board of Aldermen meeting. The trio covers several major developments, including the board’s approval of Kimley-Horn as the engineer for the…
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New Voices in the boardroom
In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, we sit down with newly elected Ward 5 Alderman Kit Kitchens and Alderman-at-Large Lauren McLendon. Join us as they share their perspectives on public service, priorities for their first term, and the future of city leadership. From infrastructure to...
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This week in Hernando: Run-off elections, apartments, warehouses, and more
On this addition of the Boardroom podcast Ben and chad discuss the most recent board of alderman meeting which includes discussion on the recent zoning approval of new PUD and the run off elections.
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90% Stay Silent, 10% Decide City Election
On this episode of The Boardroom, we’re breaking down the April 1st Board of Aldermen meeting and what it means for Hernando — but first, let’s talk numbers. Only 10% of eligible voters showed up to the polls in the recent city elections. That means 1 in 10 people decided the direction of our…
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“Roundabouts, Road Rules, and Reckoning with HB 1”
In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, the guys break down everything you need to know from the March 18th Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting. They dive into the plans for a new roundabout at the intersection of McIngvale and Green T Road, discuss the decision to lower the speed limit on...
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Marching into Spring
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,...
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Audits and Traffic court, the wonderful world of Municipal Government
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…
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Let’s talk about education
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…
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Let’s talk about taxes
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.
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The last episode of 2024
On the latest episode of The boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the 12-17-24 board of alderman meeting. Happy new year
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Renasant Park Upgrades
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.
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“With Growth Comes Pain”
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.
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Get Out and Vote Desoto County
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…
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Ben tells us what new restaurants are coming to Hernando?
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.
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Fall is Here Football, 5k, and Board Meeting
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.
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Quick Board Meeting, Quick Podcast
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.
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A little bit of everything city government
On the latest episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad talk about the recent Board of Alderman meeting.
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More Budget and roads discussion
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.
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The king is coming to town
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.
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On to the Summer
On this episode of The Boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss Memorial Day weekend and the Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting from May 21st.
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Developments and Golf Carts
Listen to Ben and Chad Recap the 4-16 Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Chad Wicker and Ben Piper
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