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Chris Hicks and guest co-host Dee Canfield talk with Alisha Hanes about life and theater in the Quad Cities, as she is in the midst of her recent lead role in Skeleton Crew at Playcrafters.

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In this episode of the What's Happening QC podcast, host Marc Zyla sits down with Dan Bush from Bummer City Inc, the company behind several businesses in the Quad Cities. They dive into the annual Christmas pop-up event happening at Analog Pizza and Arcade in Moline. With over 40,000 lights, nearly 2,000 feet of tinsel, and an array of inflatable decorations, this event has become a staple in the community during the holiday season. Dan shares how the event started as a way to bring people together safely after the COVID pandemic and how it has grown in popularity each year.

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Max Fraser, author of Hillbilly Highway: The Transappalachian Migration and The Making of a White Working Class, discusses the differences with other parts of the white, working class, misperceptions of this overlooked group, the role of country music, their political impact and much more.

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On this episode of What's Happenin' QC, Marc Zyla sits down with Kevin Maynard and Alex Salaverria from Quad City Arts to discuss all things Festival of Trees!

In this episode of "A Real Piece of Work," hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Charlie Hartig, the CEO of Hartig Drug Company, a family-owned pharmacy chain. Matt and Joy have a personal connection to Charlie, as his father and Joy's father-in-law were pharmacy school classmates, and Joy herself worked with him at a pharmacy during her school years.Charlie takes us through his career journey, explaining how he always knew he might work for the family business. With 24 community pharmacy locations and long-term care pharmacy services under his watch, Charlie shares his insights as the CEO of Hartig Drug.The conversation touches on various aspects of the pharmacy field. Charlie discusses the earning potential, with the average pharmacist salary coming in around $123,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He also sheds light on the non-traditional work hours that are often required in healthcare.COVID-19 becomes a focal point of discussion, as Charlie reveals how Harding Drug dealt with the challenges brought on by the pandemic. From adapting their practices to meet increased demand to administering tens of thousands of COVID vaccines, Charlie emphasizes the importance of networking and staying informed during uncertain times.Not limited to pharmacists and technicians, Charlie also explores other career opportunities within the pharmacy field. He encourages students to shadow different roles and highlights the involvement of health science students at Hartig Drug.Finally, Charlie shares valuable advice about teamwork and perseverance. In response to a question from Matt, he emphasizes the value of group projects in preparing for careers that require collaboration. And in a reflection on his younger self, Charlie stresses the importance of treating school like a job and developing grit.As the episode concludes, Matt and Joy express their gratitude to Charlie for his time and for sharing his insights on working in the dynamic and rewarding field of pharmacy.