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Real Talk with Riggin

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Real Talk with Riggin is where honest conversations meet unfiltered perspectives. Hosted by longtime broadcaster and straight-shooter Faune Riggin, the podcast dives deep into the issues that matter most—politics, community, culture, and the stories shaping everyday life in Southeast Missouri and beyond. Each episode brings in guests ranging from policy analysts to everyday people with extraordina... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Knott
Historian and author
Tiny Blunders Big Disasters
Episode: Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages with Historian Jared Knott
Darren Martin
Street Department Supervisor in Sikeston
City of Sikeston
Episode: Sikeston Fall Clean up with Street Department Supervisor Darren Martin
Annie Humphrey
Chief Operating Officer of Save the Storks
Save the Storks
Episode: Save the Storks marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month with COO Annie Humphrey
Dr. Ronald Gates
Ambassador with Project 21
Project 21
Episode: Project 21 Ambassadors Respond To Hostage Release with Dr Ronald Gates
Geoffrey Gilson
Retired lawyer and former speechwriter for Margaret Thatcher, author of 'Maggie's Hammer'
Episode: Gaza Peace Deal Gives Trump Leverage to Tackle Ukraine and Russia with retired lawyer and Margaret Thatcher Speech Writer Geoffrey Gilson
Nils Gevillius
Los Angeles-based private detective returning to discuss mass shootings and mental health
Episode: What Everyone Overlooks with Recent Mass Shootings with Veteran Private Detective Nils Gevillius
Michael Morris
Director of Free Speech America
MRC News Busters
Episode: AI gives Mideast Peace credit to Biden with Director of Free SPeech America Michael Morris
Asaf Romirowski
Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, Middle East expert
SPME
Episode: Hostages Reunited With Families As Trump Greeted With Cheers In Israeli Parliament with Middle East Expert and Director of SPME Asaf Romirowski
Rob Gilligan
President of the Cape Girardeau area Chamber of Commerce
Cape Girardeau area Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Small business opportunities right now, with President of the Cape Girardeau area Chamber of Commerce Rob Gilligan

Host

Faune Riggin
Host of Real Talk with Riggin; longtime broadcaster and straight-shooter

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lt. Governor Dave Wasinger to host Elder Abuse Awareness Forum in Cape Girardeau
Q: What issues are you looking to address at the Elder Abuse Awareness Forum?
We want to raise awareness about elder abuse and provide solutions for those affected, such as financial fraud and abuse in nursing homes.
Helping orphaned teens in former soviet union President at Slavic Gospel Association Michael Johnson
Q: So how did you become aware of this, Michael?
Michael shares that he got connected with this ministry years ago after working in advertising and felt called to help orphans in the former Soviet Union.
Helping orphaned teens in former soviet union President at Slavic Gospel Association Michael Johnson
Q: So what are you asking people to do today in this interview?
Michael Johnson asks listeners to be aware of the situation faced by orphaned teens and consider supporting the Orphans Reborn program financially.
Sky's the limit fundraiser with VP of our P.E.O. Chapter and Event Coordinator Laura Delgado
Q: What is the thought process behind this event?
Laura explains that it is a fundraising event for their PEO Chapter, primarily to fund scholarships but also to raise awareness about innovative drone technology.
The Resilience Advantage: A Small Business Guide to Preparing for Floods, Heatwaves, Wildfire, and Other Climate Disasters with CoAuthor Robert McNee PhD
Q: What should a small business do if disaster strikes?
The first thing is to keep yourself safe and your family and your workers safe. It's important to prepare a go bag with essentials.

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The show leans into timely policy, community issues, and local economics, often pairing political context with practical, on-the-ground perspectives. Episodes frequently center on state and local governance, public safety, education, small business, and social issues, with guests ranging from policymakers and advocates to business leaders and community organizers. A standout throughline is a willingness to tackle contentious topics head-on, offering candid takes, data-driven discussion, and implications for readers and listeners who value real-world impact. The format appears to blend partisan and nonpartisan viewpoints, aiming to inform, provoke thought, and spur civic engagement, with a distinct focus on Southeast Missouri and broader nat... more

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Recent guests on Real Talk with Riggin include:

1. Jared Knott
2. Darren Martin
3. Annie Humphrey
4. Dr. Ronald Gates
5. Geoffrey Gilson
6. Nils Gevillius
7. Michael Morris
8. Asaf Romirowski

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