The PonderingsFromPalmCoast’s Podcast

Ponderings from Palm Coast with Mark Webb - Ep. 008 - Vicky Spencer Haley

Mark chats with Vicky Spencer Haley, a Palm Coast resident who talks to us about how she's involved in the community and walks us through some ways you can get involved, even if you don't have much time. On Tuesday, March 4th there is a Rally for Ukraine! Come out and show your support! Vicky has organized a free Little Library of 'Banned Books at her home. If you would like to drop off donations they will be gladly accepted. She is organizing an Indivisible Guide in Flagler County, which is about volunteering in the community. She talks about social media activism, her involvement with Resister Sisters, Volusia County Young Peoples Democratic Club, The DNC office in Palm Coast, and the importance of every VOTE. APRIL 1 special election and our candidate Josh Weil. There are exciting and fun ways to get involved! Full video of this episode is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/b_XVRfLLuN0

Ponderings from Palm Coast with Mark Webb- Ep.007 - Rabbi Merrill Shapiro

Mark interviews Rabbi Merrill Shapiro, former head of the national group called Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. He now heads the Florida Atlantic Coast chapter of the association, as well as moderates the new weekly discussion and podcast titled Conversations in American Democracy consisting of residents of Palm Coast and Flagler County. Full video of this episode is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Am1wWIw9cxc

Ponderings from Palm Coast with Mark Webb - Ep. 006 - Josh Weil

Mark interviews Josh Weil, candidate for Congress from our very own District 6, which encompasses Flagler County, Volusia County, Lake County, Marion County, Putnam County, and St. John's County. The special election for this congressional seat is April 1, 2025. Josh covers a wide range of topics and issues important to residents of our district and nationally what his responsibilities will be if he is elected to represent this district in Congress. Full video of this episode is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/MUYkUIrCask

Ponderings From Palm Coast with Mark Webb - Episode 005 guest Ken Fraser

Mark Webb talks with Ken Frasier, a Flagler Beach resident and one of the moderators of the Blue Forum, about hot topics such as the Federal Employees who are losing their jobs and what that loss of experience means to the country, along with suspending USAID and the effects all up and down the line and the ripple effects, DEI the original purpose and what it means that it is being expunged from all government websites. He shares about the January 6th attack on the Capitol, the Capitol police and the pardons for those who admitted guilt, FBI budget cuts affecting national and local authorities and OPTICS. Mark wraps up with the Palm Coast water issues and what they should mean to you. Video of this episode is available at: https://youtu.be/nCdQ_C-K-y8

Ponderings from Palm Coast with Mark Webb - Episode 004 with guest Mark Vetter

Mark interviews Mark Vetter, a resident of Palm Coast. They discuss the horrific water and sewage situation in Palm Coast, and the additional costs that will be exacted from the residents and the political missteps that brought on this debacle. Time to make your voices heard at the City Council meetings. Learn about what is happening and how it is unfolding. Use your three minutes at the city council meetings to let them know what your Pondering! Video of this episode is available on You Tube at: https://youtu.be/qQtoV0Znfp8

Ponderings From Palm Coast with Mark Webb - Episode 003 with Al Ritondo, Producer

Mark interviews Al Ritondo, Owner of Suncoast Media Services LLC, he is the show's videographer and editor and along with Kathy Ritondo is one of the show's producers with a long history of podcast producing in his background.  Mark then challenges us to begin familiarizing themselves with Project 2025. Homework! Research is each of our responsibility. Check everything. Not all "news" is true. Check your facts before you act. The full video of this episode is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ur52xZxPLkI

Ponderings From Palm Coast with Mark Webb - Episode 002

Mark is 'boldly local' and discusses Palm Coast issues. He introduces us to the Palm Coast City Council and promises to be our liaison to let you know what is going on in the meetings and what you should be concerned about. Invokes us to attend the meetings and use the 3 minutes you are entitled to, to let the City Council know what is on your mind! Participate! Also mentions that the city council meetings are videotaped and if you can't make the meeting they are available to watch online. Bring the popcorn! The full video of this episode is available at https://youtu.be/iM-g2d6Bj-0?si=pMzLgdzBNbRJreim

Ponderings From Palm Coast with Mark Webb - Episode 001

Mark Webb introduces himself. Palm Coast, Florida is a paradise in NorthEast Florida and is a destination for many people seeking a new start in life. Here we consider podcast names trying to convey what we hope is a voice of reason.  Welcome aboard to having a liberal leaning voice in the midst of a ruby red county where all the media seems to be reporting disinformation among all the chaos. Immigration under the new administration is discussed and the implications. Welcome aboard to having a blue, liberal leaning voice in Palm Coast, Flagler County, Florida. Full video of this episode is available at: https://youtu.be/U_QbYtLVO_c