On Wedesnday, ValpoLife & PortageLife Publisher Chris Mahlmann joined Tavis Buchan on The Lakeshore 89.1 FM's Lakeshore Drive program to talk social media and all the happenings in Northwest Indiana this week.
The program, Lakeshore Drive runs Monday through Friday from 4:00pm until 5:30pm, highlighting some of the bigger issues affecting Northwest Indiana. You can catch Chris joining Tavis and the crew each Wednesday at 4:40pm. If you didn’t listen live this week, you can listen in on the program’s audio by clicking the play button below!
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0:00 - 1:40: The weather and how that is affecting everything from people's moods to families gathering in the parks to businesses like landscapers getting a jump start on the year.
1:41 - 3:38: The large number of active online region running groups like NWI Region Runners, Calumet Striders, and others enjoying the early spring
3:39 - 4:45: Northwest Indiana Politics! Lots of chatter online about Mayors Costas, McDermott, and Freeman-Wilson's recent news.
4:46 - 8:20: This past weekend's "festive" period with the great weather, March Madness, and St. Patrick's Day celebrations. March Madness also comes in to focus with Robbie Hummel and IU's tournament run. Chris also talks about his bet with Porter Health System CEO Jonathan Nalli in the upcoming IU-Kentucky game