Shows
Local Frequency - Traverse CityTraverse City's Festive Fall Saturday: Holiday Crafts, Art Exhibits, Giving Back, and More!Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Saturday, November 8, 2025.It’s a crisp fall morning in Traverse City, and the holiday spirit is buzzing all across town. Start off your day early in Suttons Bay with the Thistle & Thread Holiday Show, open from 8 to 4 at the Fire Hall. It’s a perfect spot to find handcrafted holiday treasures, pottery, stained glass, and quilts made by local artisans. Closer to home, make your way to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons for the Indoor Farmers Market from 10 to 2. Stroll through The Mercato and you’ll discover more t...
2025-11-0803 min
Addiction: The Next StepProblem Gambling: A Look Inside TreatmentExplore the complex world of problem gambling with us, where we promise to uncover the hidden nature of this addiction in the age of mobile sports wagering. Join me, Jerry Gretzinger, as I sit down with Stephen McLaughlin from McPike Addiction Treatment Center in Utica, to discuss why gambling often flies under the radar and how treatment strategies are evolving to meet this challenge. Discover how personalized care, akin to substance abuse treatment, is provided to those in need, and learn about the comprehensive approaches that include financial counseling and both inpatient and outpatient support.
2024-11-1914 minAddiction: The Next StepHope Amidst Crisis: Chautauqua County’s Overdose TurnaroundDiscover how Chautauqua County is turning the tide on the overdose crisis with remarkable success. Join me, Jerry Gretzinger, as I sit down with Steve Kilburn, the dedicated Substance Use and Addiction Services Coordinator for the Chautauqua County Health Department. This episode promises insights into the powerful impact of naloxone distribution, which has led to a dramatic drop in overdose fatalities in 2024, cutting the numbers by over half compared to last year. We share the inspiring progress being made towards achieving zero overdose deaths while acknowledging the essential ongoing efforts required to reach that goal.
2024-11-1216 minAddiction: The Next StepAddressing Substance Use in Domestic AbuseExplore the intricate web between substance use and domestic violence with Jerry Gretzinger on "Addiction: The Next Step." Joined by April Maas, the Director of Policy, Innovation, and Professional Education at the Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence, this episode uncovers the often-overlooked dynamics of coercive control. This form of manipulation, where abusers might leverage substance use as a tool of dominance, reveals a darker layer of domestic violence that stretches beyond mere physical harm. Jerry and April challenge misconceptions, offering a nuanced perspective on how the entrapment of partners through substances is a matter of control and entitlement...
2024-10-1511 minAddiction: The Next StepLaunching a Spanish Podcast: Expanding Addiction Resources for the Latino CommunityHow do we ensure that vital information about substance use and addiction reaches every corner of our diverse communities? Tune in to discover how Addiction the Next Step is breaking new ground by launching a Spanish-speaking podcast! Join host Jerry Gretzinger and special guest Edison Alban from our communications team as they unveil this exciting expansion aimed at better serving the Latino population in New York State. Edison, who has dedicated four years to OASAS, shares his passion for providing accessible information to Spanish-speaking residents and discusses the impact this new initiative can have on outreach efforts....
2024-10-0111 minAddiction: The Next StepBright Spots amidst Dark Trends in New York's Overdose CrisisEver wondered how a small shift in data could signal a turning point in a crisis? Join me, Jerry Gretzinger, on "Addiction the Next Step" as I sit down with OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham to unpack some promising news in the battle against overdose deaths. For the first time in five years, national figures are showing a decline—a beacon of hope in an ongoing struggle. Learn why this drop, though small, is significant and how it underscores the importance of continued vigilance in combating the deadly combination of fentanyl and xylosine in the drug supply.Bu...
2024-07-0909 min
WVYC-FM The Voice of York CollegeWVYC Perspective 19-13 with Artist Jerry GretzingerDiscuss with the artist about his installation of Jerry's Map in Wolf Hall Galleries.
2019-09-2017 min
The Story#9 - Jerry Gretzinger Oh man, my talk with Jerry was awesome! make sure to check out his map at jerrysmap.com it's truly astonishing!
otherwise support me on patreon:
www.patreon.com/thestorypodcast
2018-08-0148 min