From WGTE PUBLIC MEDIA
WGTE Public Media has announced the debut of a one-hour news and information program, “The Local Thread,” which will air for 13 weeks on WGTE FM 91, beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
“The Local Thread” is a collaborative series presented in partnership with La Prensa, The Toledo Free Press, “The Sojourner’s Truth,” Toledo Public Schools, and veteran journalist Jerry Anderson. The program unites local voices and trusted storytellers from across the region, weaving together the people, issues, and ideas shaping the community – and strengthening the fabric of its social life.
The program will air weekdays at 7 p.m. New episodes will be released on all major podcast platforms the morning of each broadcast, giving listeners early access to every conversation.
“‘The Local Thread’ brings our community’s voices together in a way we’ve never done before, setting out to build something that’s truly collaborative,” said Shane Potgieter, the show’s executive producer. “Together, we’re creating a community news series that’s relevant, deeply connected, and unapologetically local.”
By presenting a broad coalition of local journalists and storytellers, the program helps WGTE and its partnering organizations fulfill their commitment to presenting diverse perspectives on the regional scene.
According to Fletcher Word, owner and publisher of “The Sojourner’s Truth” and one of the program’s hosts, “At ‘The Sojourner’s Truth,’ we pride ourselves on keeping everyone involved and informed. We are so very excited to be part of ‘The Local Thread,’ as it will enable us to better inform so many more in our community about what others are doing to help and enhance the lives of our neighbors.”
