About this episode

JR Ball discusses local news and Mark Ballard comments on political topics.

Veteran journalist and co-founder of Red Eye JR Ball talks the latest in local news including City Park Golf Course, and community pools. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the upcoming midterm elections and the latest with Pres. Trump.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Engster

Guests: JR Ball, Mark Ballard

Topics covered

• local news
• politics
• community issues
• elections
• golf course

Keywords

• JR Ball
• Mark Ballard
• local news
• midterm elections
• City Park Golf Course
• Pres. Trump
• community pools

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Advocate

Places: City Park

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