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Traverse Talks-A Podcast
by Jim Horn
"Traverse Talks" is a dynamic podcast that delves into the political landscape, news updates, and significant events unfolding within Grand Traverse County. Each episode offers in-depth discussions, expert analysis, and interviews with local politicians, activists, and community leaders to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the issues that matter most to the county's residents. From policy debates to cultural events, the podcast serves as a vital source of information and perspective on the local level, aiming to engage and inform its audience about the developments that directly impact their community. Through engaging storytelling and critical analysis, "Traverse Talks" fosters a more informed and connected community in Grand Traverse County.
Episodes
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$1 a Year for 50 Years: The Raptor Sanctuary Deal at Camp Greilick: Weekly News update 10-16-26
. The $237,000 Question: Does Grand Traverse County Need a Webmaster and a PR Chief?
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A 10-Mile Airport Rule Could Reach Your Property — Here's the Hearing You Can't Miss: Weekly News Updates
Here's the news you can use for the week ending October 9, 2026.
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Commissioner T.J. Andrews on the County's Case Against Extending TIF 97
A discussion of Traverse City proposal 1, formerly known as TIF 97. Commissioner Andrews gives us insights and clarification on what this proposal is and is not. City Commissoners were asked on the show, but were waiting for a legal opinion. Traverse Talks never heard back.
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$5 Million in Unmatched Transactions: Inside the County's Books: Grant Traverse County Board agenda item
Traverse County Board agenda for October 7, 2026
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1. Three Millages, One Ballot: What Grand Traverse Voters Must Know Before Nov. 3. Weekly news update for October 2, 2026.
Lots of items on the ballot, folks. We talk about three of those millage items that you'll find on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
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Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Interlochen Center for the Arts. Weekly news update for September 25, 2026, Travis Talks podcast
You can subscribe on Apple Podcast, Amazon, and Spotify.
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Your County Building Is Crumbling, and So Is a Downtown Retaining Wall : Weekly news update, September 18, 2026
Infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure. Grand Traverse County and Traverse City are going to have a lot of infrastructure costs coming up in the future. This is your weekly news wrap for September 18, 2026.
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"Our Jail's Failure To Appear Is DOUBLE the National Average — And the Fix Costs Almost Nothing"
Grand Traverse County Board Meeting, September 16, 2026. A review from the National Institute of Corrections.
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Grand Traverse County vs. City Hall: The $140 Million Fight Headed to Your Ballot: September 16th, Grand Traverse County Board agenda
Here's a quick summary of the upcoming September 16th Grand Traverse County Board agenda. You can see it has various different items on it. If you want further information, go to the Grand Traverse County Board site.
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Your Power Bill Goes Up, a Housing Vote Gets Pulled, and One Road Has Two Emergencies:
Hey folks, this is Traverse Talks with another weekly update for September 11, 2026. Hey, if you like this show, you can subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon. It costs you nothing, but you'll always get the latest information about what's going on in our beautiful Grand Traverse County.
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The Road Commission Millage Report: How the money is spent. Grand Traverse County Board Meeting, September 9, 2026.
Road Commission Supervisor Dan Watkins outlines how the Road Commission spends your millage money. He talks about planning, preparation, primary roads, and local roads, and how they get fixed in Grand Traverse County. This was from the Grand Traverse County Board meeting on September 9, 2026.
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Your Power Bill's Going Up, and the County Can't Find Its Own Tax Records: Weekly news update September 4, 2026
Rate Hikes, Missing IRS Files, and a Solar Fight Testing Who's Really in Charge
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A Million Visitors, 86,000 Residents Can a New Tax Fix The Math: Grand Traverse County Board Meeting 9/2/26
Your Hotel Stays Could Cost More, Here's Why
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The 2023 Law That Could Let a Solar Giant Bypass Grand Traverse County Entirely Grand Traverse County Board Meeting 9/2/26
. 375 Megawatts, 30 Days: The Solar Fight Coming for Grand Traverse County
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Behind the Numbers: What Grand Traverse County's 2025 Mortality Report Reveals
Medical Examiner Report for 2025
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Inside the Push to Bring Michigan's Attorney General Into the Interlochen Case" Leif Kolt
The Epstein Files: Here's where to, sign the petition. Let's bring one Epstein case to fruition. https://peoplenotmachines.com/justicefor70
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"Inside the Decision: John DeSpelder Explains Why Traverse Indivisible Broke With Precedent":
John DeSpelder on Traverse Indivisible's Historic Primary Endorsement
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Meet the Woman Trying to Flip a Republican Stronghold in Northern Michigan: Kate Gallup Democratic Candidate Michigan Senate District 37
Interview with Kate Gallup: https://www.gallupformichigan.com
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"Rip-Rap, Hydraulics, and Dam Removal: The Hidden Complexity Behind Your County Roads" Roads Update
County board presentation July 15, 2026
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US-31 Is About to Get Messy — Here's Your Detour Before It's Too Late: Weekly News Update July 17, 2026
Weekly News Update July 17, 2026
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$2.6 Million a Year for Trails — What Grand Traverse County Voters Will Decide in November: Grand Traverse County Board Meeting July 15.
A 6 year millage proposal to appear on the November ballot
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Housing, Roads, and a November Ballot Question: This Week in County Government July 15, County Board meeting
A quick look at the agenda.
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One Commissioner Called It a Crime. Another Called It a Disease. Both Were Talking About the Same Money. Opioid Settlement Dollars
July 1, 2026 County Commissoner Meeting.
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It's Not the Drugs. It's Not Bad Choices. So What Is Causing Homelessness in Traverse City?
Conversation with Ashley Halliday-Schmandt about her recent presentation to the City and County Commissions. Director of the Northern Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness.
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Munson's Contract, a Crumbling County Building, and TC's Biggest Summer in 100 Years Weekly News Update June 6, 2026
Munson's Contract, a Crumbling County Building, and TC's Biggest Summer in 100 Years
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Three Plans, 11 Years, Zero Results — Is This Time Actually Different for South Airport Road? County Board Mtg June 3, 2026
Grand Traverse County Board Meeting.
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Traverse City's Housing Crisis Just Got a New Chapter — Will It Be Enough? BOC meeting June ,2026
GT County Board Meeting June 3, 2026
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Grand Traverse County Wants A Public Information Officer. Nobody Can Say What It Would Cost — Or Replace.
Grand Traverse County Board Meeting May 20,2026
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Are Chromebooks Failing Traverse City Kids? A TCAPS Board Member Helps Us Sort Out This Serious Issue Facing Our Schools
Wall Street Journal April 29, 2026. Is Youtrube Taking Over Our Classrooms? Article link: https://bit.ly/4cPlkUM
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We're Officially One of Michigan's Fastest-Growing Counties — Now What? Plus other week ending stories
Weekly News Update May 15, 2026
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$15.4 Million and Climbing: The Flood Bill Grand Traverse Probably Can't Pay Alone
Will FEMA help Grand Traverse County, if not Grand Traverse County is on the hook.
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"What Your Commissioners Are Voting on Wednesday — and Why You'll Wish You Paid Attention" County Board 5-13-26
County Board meeting on May 13, 2026
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Traverse Talks" is a dynamic podcast that delves into the political landscape, news updates, and significant events unfolding within Grand Traverse County. Each episode offers in-depth discussions, expert analysis, and interviews with local politicians, activists, and community leaders to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the issues that matter most to the county's residents. From policy debates to cultural events, the podcast serves as a vital source of information and perspective on the local level, aiming to engage and inform its audience about the developments that directly impact their community. Through engaging storytelling and critical analysis, "Traverse Talks" fosters a more informed and connected community in Grand Traverse County.
HOSTED BY
Jim Horn
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