JMPRO Community Media Podcast
JMPRO es una organización comunitaria sin fines de lucro que comparte noticias e información esenciales con nuestras comunidades rurales en el oeste de Carolina del Norte (WNC) y con sus socios comunitarios a través del periodismo comunitario. En nuestro pódcast, exploramos temas de salud locales que afectan a WNC y ofrecemos información que ayuda a guiar a los socios comunitarios para servir mejor a nuestras comunidades. Escúchanos y conoce otros medios comunitarios de JMPRO en jmprocommunitymedia.org, Facebook, Instagram y AshevilleFM.
Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son responsabilidad de los anfitriones y sus invitados, y no reflejan necesariamente la postura de JMPRO Community Media ni de sus afiliados.
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JMPRO is a grassroots nonprofit that shares essential news and information with our rural communities in WNC & their community partners by way of community journalism. In our podcast, we explore local health issues impacting Western North Carolina (WNC), and information to help guide community partners to better serve our communities. Take a listen and explore other JMPRO Community Media outlets @ jmprocommunitymedia.org, facebook, instagram, and AshevilleFM.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of JMPRO Community Media or its affiliates.
Reporteros comunitarios / noticias / Asheville / salud y bienestar / políticas / huracán Helene / zonas rurales / oeste de Carolina del Norte / community reporters / news / Asheville / health & wellbeing / policy / Hurricane Helene / rural / Western North Carolina
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![[EN] Air Quality in WNC after Helene](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
21 min
Daisha Wall of CleanAireNC speaks about the relationship between flooding and air quality as well as opportunities for local air quality monitors.
![[EN] Immigration Law in NC: A Conversation about HB10 with Stefanía Arteaga](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Apr 3, 2025
Apr 3, 2025
21 min
-Learn more through the Carolina Migrant Network
-The National Immigration Law Center offers information for healthcare providers and patients to 'Know Your Rights' when interacting with immigration agents.
-Research like that done in 2022 at Duke points to the increase in preventable hospitalizations with programs like HB10.
![[ES] Asistencia de alquiler después del huracán Helene](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Dec 15, 2024
Dec 15, 2024
15 min
Una conversación con Marcia Mount Shoop de Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Oct 2024 sobre los recursos que brindan.
![[EN] Sharing Resources & Taking Donations with Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
6 min
Julio Tordoya speaks with Associate Pastor, Luke Harkema of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church about their efforts to share resources in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
![[EN] 2024 WNC Latino Community Strengths & Needs Assessment Report](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Dec 9, 2024
Dec 9, 2024
52 min
A conversation with three members of the Camino Research Institute, Sarai Ordonez, Lennin Caro, and Lidiz Mora, in August of 2024 about the 2024 WNC Latino Strengths & Needs Assessment Report.
Read the whole report here!
![[EN] Remaining Risks for Lead Contamination in the City of Asheville's Drinking Water](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Dec 5, 2024
Dec 5, 2024
17 min
On 11/19/24, chemist, Dr. Sally Wasileski, speaks about her 11/19/24 open letter to inform our listeners about the science behind corrosion control and potential risk of lead in the Asheville City Water Resources distribution area, requiring further investigation.
![[EN] One Month After Hurricane Helene: Evictions & Shuttered Businesses](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Nov 1, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
9 min
A look at WNC one month after Hurricane Helene, we speak with Emma Nguyen of JustEconomics, Marcia Shoop of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Maria Elena of The Boyz Automotive to learn about the housing and economic challenges faced by many in the region.
![[EN] WNC Hurricane Helene Audio Storyline Ep 4](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Oct 26, 2024
Oct 26, 2024
21 min
Episode 4: Visiting Friends
A former Ashevillian recounts experiences of water, volunteering, and response in Buncombe, Madison, and Mitchell Counties.
![[EN] WNC Hurricane Helene Audio Storyline Ep 3](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog19469843/DSC07126_6zdg2k_300x300.jpg)
Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
22 min
Episode 3: Regeneración en Swannanoa
A conversation with members of the Regeneración Football Club in Swannanoa, North Carolina, as they offer support to their community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Recorded Oct 20th
*Photo by Julio Tordoya
![[EN] WNC Hurricane Helene Audio Storyline Ep 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19469843/Untitled_2000_x_2000_px_1__qqxn7c_300x300.png)
Oct 19, 2024
Oct 19, 2024
10 min
Episode 2: Asheville Pharmacy Tech
To let folks know about how Hurricane Helene has impacted you, your family, or community, and your reactions to disaster response, call us at 828-333-7121 to leave a 3 minute message. Call again to share more. .


