Marc Blount and Chuck Cammarata Join NEXT Live On Air

About this episode

Marc Blount and Chuck Cammarata join Marcus Atkinson for a spirited discussion on community and national issues.

On this episode of NEXT, guest hosts Marc Blount and Chuck Cammarata join Marcus Atkinson live on air for the very first time for a spirited and insightful conversation on the issues shaping our community and the country. From the Jefferson Elementary incident and Mayor Devlin’s leadership style to reflections on America’s 250th anniversary and more, this episode brings bold discussion, strong opinions, and thoughtful perspective. Hear NEXT on its longtime home, WQLN, and now across the growing reach of BlaXcess Media, as the conversation continues on both the old and the new networks.

People in this episode

Host: Marcus Atkinson

Guests: Marc Blount, Chuck Cammarata

Topics covered

• community issues
• leadership
• America's 250th anniversary

Keywords

• Jefferson Elementary incident
• Mayor Devlin
• BlaXcess Media

Mentioned in this episode

Places: America

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