Shore Perspectives

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Shore Perspectives

Shore Perspectives is a lifestyle show hosted by Jeff Ferguson.  Jeff interviews local community leaders and people from all walks of life.  The show is meant to inform and entertain.  The show airs Sundays at 9AM on WCTR Radio.  

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    Shore Perspectives 4-26-26 Chris Pupke and Tara Coursey QA USCT Project

    Chris Pupke and Tara Coursey of the Queen Anne's USCT join Jeff to share details about this project that honors black soldiers  from the county who fought in the Union Army during the Civil war.

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    Shore Perspectives 4-19-26 - Barbara Viniar

    In this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson will be talking with Barbara Viniar, retired President of Chesapeake College.  They will be discussing her book "Little Bird", which is a fictionalized life story.

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    Shore Perspectives 4-12-26 - Olde Kent Quilters Guild

    On this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson talks with Denise Flynn and Lisa Fields of the Olde Kent Quilters Guild about the history of quilting and their event coming up at the end of April.  

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    Shore Perspectives 4-5-26 - Brent Mekosh of the Wealth Stewards

    On this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson will be speaking with Brent Mekosh of the Wealth Stewards.  Jeff and Brent discuss financial planning and investments in today's world.

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    Shore Perspectives - 3-29-26 - Tim Abeska and Meredith Girard of Shore Legal Access

    This week on Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson talks with Tim Abeska and Meredith Girard of Shore Legal Access, formerly known as Mid-Shore Pro Bono.  The organization is celebrating it's 20th year, and together they discuss it's beginnings as well as why the name change and what services they offer.

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    Shore Perspectives 3-22-26 - Taylor Hudson - Kent County Next Generation Scholars Program

    In this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson talks with Taylor Hudson who is the director of the Kent County Next Generation Scholars Program.  They discuss preparing students for life after High School graduation.

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    Shore Perpectives 3-8-26 - Robyn Brown - Compass Regional Hospice

    Shore Perspectives host Jeff Ferguson is joined this week by Robyn Brown, the Chaplain for Compass Regional Hospice. They discuss her career as well as many aspects of the services provided by Compass.

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    Shore Perspectives 3-1-26 - Brian Matthews - Washington College President

    This week on Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson chats with Washington College President Brian Matthews about the challenges currently facing Colleges.  

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    Shore Perspectives 2-22-26 - Bob Bauman - Founder of Trusted Systems

    On today's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson talks with Bob Bauman, founder and owner of Trusted Systems, a security company, about what it's like to own a small business.

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    Shore Perspectives 2-15-26 - Fred Sherriff Chestertown Lions

    Fred joins Jeff to talk about the Lions mission and updates several projects that the Lions have been up to over the past year, as well as the value of being a Lion.

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    Shore Perspectives 2-8-26 Chestertown Mayor- Meghan Efland

    Mayor Efland joins Jeff for a conversation about state of Chestertown and its future under her leadership.

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    Shore Perspectives 2-1-26 Rene Caruso - Relationship Between Food and Health

    Jeff speaks with nutritional expert Rene Caruso about the relationship Between what you eat and the state of your heath, as one directly impacts the effects of the other.   Get some great insights about this important topic!

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    Shore Perspectives 1-25-26 "Melissa Stuebing and Westley Benson of This Great Mercy"

    Jeff talks to Melissa and Wesley about their band "This Great Mercy"  and the therapeutic aspects of music. 

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    Shore Perspectives 1-18-26 - Dr. Joshua Sharfstein

    On this weeks episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson talks with the former Secretary of Health for the State of Maryland, Dr. Joshua Sharfstein.  

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    Shore Perspectives 1-4-26 - 2025 In Review

    In this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson reviews some of his guests and insights from over the past year.

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    Shore Perspectives 12-21-25 Modern Stone Age Kitchen

    Jeff visits with the proprietors of this popular establishment that features foods, recipes, education and cooking classes that keep you healthy!

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    Shore Perspectives 12-14-25 - Leaders from WC-All

    In this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, Jeff Ferguson talks with Pat Poole, Yolanda Sanchez, and Julia Medrano, leaders of the Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning. They talk about the history of the program and highlight some of the lasses offered.

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    Shore Perspectives 12-7-25 - Dr. Jack Bartley

    In this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson talks with Dr. Jack Bartley, a professor at the University of Delaware.  They discuss his work at the school as well as writings and music and how he has pursued each different area in his life.

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    Shore Perspectives 11-30-25 - Horologist Steven Sieracki

    What is a Horologist?   If you have the time, Jeff and Steve will explain this interesting art and science and why it may be important to you.

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    Shore Perspectives 11-23-25 - Kathleen Dormody - Partners in Care Maryland

    On this week's Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson speaks with Kathleen Dormody who is the site director for Partners in Care Maryland.

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    Shore Perspectives 11-16-25 - Pat Kirby, FBI Profiler

    On this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson interviews Pat Kirby, an FBI Profiler and teacher at WC-All.  They discuss the duties and insights of being an FBI Profiler.

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    Shore Perspectives 11-9-2025 - Management Professors Case Western Reserve University

    Today on Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson speaks with three Management Professors from Case Western University about innovations in higher education.

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    Shore Perspectives 11-2-25 Michael Angelo Caruso - Rotary Leadership Speaker

    Jeff speaks with Michael about his history and the upcoming Leadership Seminar he is doing for the Kent Island Rotary November 18th at Chesapeake College.  

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    Shore Perspectives 10-24-25 - Captain Angela Laaro , The Dove Historical Ship

    On this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson is joined by  Angela Laaro ,  who is the captain of The Dove historical tall ship.  They will be discussing the history & story of the Dove which settled in St. Marys, MD (the 1st capital of Maryland).

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    Shore Perspectives 10-19-25 Chris Cerino - Sultana Education Association

    Chris shares a history of the Sultana Education Association and talks about its mission.

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    Shore Perspectives 10-12-25 Randy Cassidy - Mental Health Therapist

    Jeff and Randy discuss comparison and contract of Mental Health aspects and treatment in the public and private sectors

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    Shore Perspectives 10-5-25 Dr. Raymond Verge

    This week on Shore Perspectives, Jeff talks with Dr. Raymond Verge, Cardiologist and Lifelong Learner.  They discuss Dr. Verge's widely varied interests, research, and courses he has taught in adult classes during his retirement.  

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    Shore Perspectives 9-28-25 Annie Richards - Chester River Riverkeeper

    Jeff visits with Annie to discuss the duties of a Riverkeeper.

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    Shore Perspectives 9-21-25 - George Nilson former City Solicitor of Baltimore

    Former Baltimore City Solicitor George Nilson joins Shore Perspectives host Jeff Ferguson to discuss the Freddy Gray death and the subsequent riots in Baltimore 10 years ago from an insider perspective of the Mayor's administration.

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    Shore Perspectives - 9-14-25 - Daphne Young - KART

    On this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson talks with Daphne Young, the Executive Director of KART - the Kent Association of Riding Therapy.  Together they discuss what the organization does and how it functions.  

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    Shore Perspectives 9-7-25 - Shelly Holland - The Lions Club Leader Dog Program

    On this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson is joined by Shelly Holland of the Millington, MD Lions Club who is the local  organizer for the Lions Club Leader Dog program which provides service dogs for people with sight issues.

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    Shore Perspectives 8-31-25 - Nancy Taylor Robson

    This week on Shore Perspectives, /jeff's guest is  author Nancy Taylor Robson.  Nancy is also one of the first women to be Coast Guard certified as a tug boat captain, owner of a publishing company, and a master gardener.  Nancy discusses how the paths of her life have led to all these experiences.

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    Shore Perspectives 8-24-25 Compass Regional Hospice

    CEO Heather Guerieri and Marketing and Communications Specialist Hayley Greenwood discuss the challenges associated with the end stages of life on this weeks podcast with Jeff Ferguson

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    Shore Perspectives 8-17-25 - Beverly Serral -Hilton Head NC Property Manager

    On Shore Perspectives this week, Jeff's guest is Beverly Serral who is a property manager in Hilton Head, NC.  Beverly discusses the changes in the area and in property management in general.

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    Shore Perspectives 8-10-25 - David Harper, VP for Workforce and Academic Programs Chesapeake College

    Jeff talks with David Harper, VP for Workforce and Academic Programs Chesapeake College

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    Shore Perspectives 8-3-25 - Jan Elvin, Author

    ** ADVISORY: ** This podcast contains subject matter which may be considered sensitive to some listeners.  Discretion is advised.In this weeks episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson interviews Jan Elvin, author of "The Box From Branau", about the book and her father's experiences in  WWII.  

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    Shore Perspectives 7-25--25 Tracey Snyder - Executive Director of the Caroline County Chamber

    Jeff and Tracey explore the role of the chamber of its value to business

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    Shore Perspectives 7-20-25 WC Academy of Lifelong Learning with Pat Poole

    Jeff visits with Pat to explore this valuable program at Washington College

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    Shore Perspectives 7-15-25 Ken and Maggie Scheck

    Jeff talks with Ken and Maggie Scheck, authors of the Hypolyte Maxwell mystery series.

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    Shore Perspectives 7-5-25 - Mandi Silcox - Park Row Floats

    On this edition of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson interviews Mandi Silcox, the owner of Park Row Floats.  They discuss floating and some of the other amenities that are available, and also Mandi's view of the benefits of the services from a personal perspective.

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    Shore Perspectives 6-29-25 Christian Benefiel - Chesapeake College Welding Program

    In this episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson sits down with Chesapeake College 's Christian Benefiel to discuss the welding program at Chesapeake and their mobile welding lab.  

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    Shore Perspectives 6-22-25 - New Beginnings - Next Step

    In this episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson meets with singer/songwriter John Flynn, founder of New Beginnings - Next Step, along with current board member Frank Hoffman, and former board member Quincy Thomas.  Together they discuss the volunteer organization and its mission to help those who have been incarcerated transition back into everyday life. 

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    Shore Perspectives 6-15-25 - Kathy Sanderson and Jessica Hall from Heron Point

    In this episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson sits down with Kathy Sanderson and Jessica Hall of Heron Point of Chestertown to discuss the experiences and and responsibilities of working in the senior living business.

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    Shore Perspectives - 6-8-25 - Dominique Mohen - Mrs. All-America

    On this week's episode of Shore Perspectives, host Jeff Ferguson talks with  Dominique Mohen - Mrs. All-America lifelong Eastern Shore resident,  and local bakery owner.  Dominique discuses her journey to the title and her life journey as well.

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    Shore Perspectives 6-1-25 Jerren Wetterau - Chester River Yacht & Country Club

    Jeff talks with CRYCC Manager Jerren Wetterau about the challenges of running a hospitality business.

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    Shore Perspectives 5-25-25 Dr. Steven Shiff

    Jeff's guest, Dr. Steven Shiff former CEO of the University of Maryland Hospital, enlightens us on changes occurring at the Primary Care Physician level in healthcare.

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    Dr. Victoria Barnett-Woods - Tea and The Tea Party

    Jeff talks with Dr. Victoria Barnett-Woods and explores the historical significance of Tea and its relationship to the Tea Party

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    Bill Flook, Carol Davis & Elizabeth Vrugtman of NAMI

    This week, Jeff's guest talk about the organization and many facets related to its services with and related to Behavioral Health counseling.

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    Bruce Riedel - American expert on U.S. security

    This week, Jeff speaks with Bruce Riedel, an American expert on U.S. security, the Middle East, South Asia, and counter-terrorism. He is currently a nonresident senior fellow in the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution and an instructor at Washington College

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    Author and Artist Patty Mowell

    This week Jeff talks with Patty Mowell about her works.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Shore Perspectives is a lifestyle show hosted by Jeff Ferguson.  Jeff interviews local community leaders and people from all walks of life.  The show is meant to inform and entertain.  The show airs Sundays at 9AM on WCTR Radio.

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