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Be the one who knows everything Tempe. Tempe! the podcast brings you local news, new hot spots, fun events, local music and interviews with interesting people.
Episodes
Aug 8, 2025
Aug 1, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
20 min
Join Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid as she discusses how to build community connections with Dr. Elisa Kawam with the ASU School of Social Work. Find out more about how to get more involved in your own community.
Nov 16, 2023
Nov 16, 2023
26 min
The holiday season is here and we’ve got a preview of all the festive events and joyful happenings to come. We’re coming to you from the historic Petersen House, where holiday transformations are currently underway. Plus, meet a very special guest visiting us all the way from the North Pole. Jen Sweeney from the Tempe History Museum tells the stories of Petersen House and the seasonal events it hosts, and Kim DeMeritt from Downtown Tempe fills our calendars with holiday happenings while co-hosts Jess and Kris muse on their favorite wintertime traditions. Win fun prizes by entering our giveaway at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek.
Nov 8, 2023
Nov 8, 2023
27 min
Join us to hear about the amazing work local nonprofits are doing to support those in need in Tempe – and get ideas for how you can support them during the Giving Season and beyond!
Oct 18, 2023
Oct 18, 2023
28 min
This week, we’re talking trash. You heard that right. What happens to your trash after you throw it away? Why should you care? Listen to the ~tea~ this week as we unravel what happens to your trash after you toss it. We’ll be sipping tea at the green-certified Drink Me! Tea Room while we discuss green business models, food waste, the importance of eating local and waving “hi!” to our garbologists.
Enter our trivia contest at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek.
Upcoming episodes
April 26: Earth Day - Sustainable fashion and Sustainable Tempe
Guests: Angela Johnson, of FABRIC Tempe and Director of Sustainability Braden Kay
Food: Green New Vegetarian restaurant
May 3: ASU Graduation
Guest: Penny Walker, ASU News-Graduation is May 8!
Food: Chuck Box
May 10: Get involved! Live from Brick Road Coffee!
Guests: Councilmember Berdetta Hodge makes lattes for everyone with the help of Gabe and Jesse, owners of Brick Road Coffee
May 17: Tempe Entertainment District - Special Election episode
May 25: Summer Fun live from Tempe Center for the Arts
Guests: Councilmember Joel Navarro and a forward look to summer events