Christal sits down with Chip and Lisa St. Clair, founders of the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about trauma, resilience, and what it really takes to create lasting change.

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Through Chip's remarkable survival story and the couple's shared journey, they explore how childhood trauma shapes behavior, why so many of our systems feel overwhelmed, and what it means to move beyond simply managing behavior to understanding the story underneath it.

Together, they break down the science of dysregulation, the importance of connection before correction, and how small shifts in the way we communicate can transform outcomes for kids, families, educators, and entire communities.

This conversation goes beyond theory. It's about real tools, real experiences, and a hopeful, practical path forward for anyone who has ever asked: what happened to you, and how do we help?

On this week's episode of Currently, we're mixing hot takes with cold treats in a special Food Fight edition!

Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community, along with the Fresh Coast Film Festival Traverse City and Old Town Playhouse, where community comes together in downtown Traverse City.

Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) are joined by our Food Fight correspondent Gary Gatzke to taste test of some of TC's best milkshakes, sampling Don's Drive In, Oakwood Proper Burgers and the Dairy Lodge. The team also dives into key headlines, including updates involving Short's Brewing coming to Logan's Landing, ongoing work and development along Three Mile Road and East Bay, and the latest information surrounding the recent shooting involving the TCPD.

Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

On this episode of Currently: The Conversation, Christal sits down with longtime Northern Michigan radio voice Ron Jolly as he prepares to retire after more than 40 years on the air.

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Ron and his co-host Colleen Wares are set to sign-off for the final time this Friday, April 10. He reflects on their shared legacy, the evolution of radio, and the deep connection the medium creates with listeners. From his early days in broadcasting to the modern media landscape, Ron shares stories, insights, and lessons from a career built on curiosity, consistency, and community.

Currently: The Conversation is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

On this week's episode of Currently, we're covering public policy to local developments and everything in between.

Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community, along with the Fresh Coast Film Festival Traverse City, coming this spring, and Old Town Playhouse, where community comes together in downtown Traverse City.

Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) are joined by Ed Ronco, News Director at Interlochen Public Radio. Ed leads with a look at proposed changes to concealed carry permit requirements and a reflection on the anniversary of the historic ice storm — including ongoing conversations about burying power lines and strengthening infrastructure. Then, Beth dives into the latest developments around the Bijou by the Bay space, along with a roundup of restaurant and retail news across Traverse City.

Currently is a Compass Local podcast, produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

This week's on Currently, Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) talk what's happening in the city and the sewers!

Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community, along with the Fresh Coast Film Festival Traverse City, coming this spring, and Old Town Playhouse, where community comes together in downtown Traverse City.

This week's news covers a mix of big-picture planning and everyday impact in Traverse City, from the latest city decisions shaping development and infrastructure to ongoing conversations around sewer capacity and what it means for future growth. Christal and Beth break down how these issues connect, why they matter for residents and businesses, and what to watch as the city continues to evolve.

Currently is a Compass Local podcast, produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

On this week's episode of Currently, we're covering the powerful late-season winter storm and ongoing developments in a local officer-involved shooting, along with highlighting youth voices in media.

Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community, along with the Fresh Coast Film Festival Traverse City, coming this spring, and Old Town Playhouse, where community comes together in downtown Traverse City.

Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) to break down how the storm brought the region to a standstill and what the recovery looks like. Then, they discuss the latest verified details surrounding a high profile shooting during a domestic incident.

Later, the conversation shifts to growth and innovation, including the approval of Project Alpha and a unique look at how artificial intelligence is entering the classroom, highlighted through a special student journalism report from Northern Express.

Currently is a Compass Local podcast, produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

On this week's episode of Currently, we're digging into some of the biggest stories shaping Northern Michigan right now — from construction season to energy and everything in between.

Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community, along with the Fresh Coast Film Festival Traverse City, coming this spring, and Old Town Playhouse, where community comes together in downtown Traverse City.

Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) are joined by the returning Art Bukowski (TC Business News) to explore the state of Northern Michigan's oil and gas industry — a sector that has long played a quiet but important role in the region's economy.

Plus, Beth breaks down the latest retail and restaurant news around Traverse City, as well as what residents and visitors can expect as spring construction ramps up.

Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

On this episode of The Conversation, Christal sits down with Soon Hagerty, longtime brand strategist, entrepreneur, and leader behind some of Northern Michigan's most impactful ideas.

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Soon shares her remarkable origin story — from fleeing Vietnam with her family after the fall of Saigon to building a career advising major brands and helping shape the culture behind Hagerty Insurance. Along the way, she reflects on the lessons that resilience, resourcefulness, and gratitude taught her about leadership, entrepreneurship, and building organizations that people truly trust.

The conversation explores the philosophy behind Hagerty's community-driven brand, Soon's experience launching the charitable restaurant The Good Bowl, and why she ultimately stepped away from the business to focus on something even bigger: Boundless Futures, a foundation dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs access funding, mentorship, and opportunities to grow their ideas.

Soon also offers candid insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and why the most important person any leader manages is themselves.

It's a wide-ranging conversation about purpose, business, and the power of investing in the next generation of founders.

Currently: The Conversation is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.