Berks County Connection Podcast
Learn how Berks County government works with the County Commissioners, County Controller, and other row officers.
Episodes
23 episodes
Reading FIFA Fan Zone on 7/18 & 7/19
A preview of the FIFA Fan Zone festivities in Reading, PA lined up for the 7/18 and 7/19 World Cup Soccer 2026 final matches.With Mark Ratcliffe, Reading FIFA Fan Zone Event Coordinator, Alex Civil, Founder & Executive Director o...
The 23rd Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival
Commissioner Christian Leinbach is joined by Lynn Weller, Executive Director of Our Town Foundation Hamburg, PA, to discuss the 23rd Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival, its inception and evolution through the years including entertainment stag...
A Discussion with Reading City Council President Donna Reed
Reading City Council President Donna Reed joins Berks County Controller Joe Rudderow to talk about the America 250 PA Berks County events tied to the City of Reading.
What is a Criminal Justice Advisory Board?
Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera sits down with Dan Heydt, Chief Probation Officer, and Peggy Kershner, Co-Executive Director of Connections Work, to discuss the Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) in Berks County, PA.The gue...
America 250 Berks County Events
Berks County Commissioners Christian Leinbach, Michael Rivera, and Dante Santoni outline the upcoming events of the Berks250 celebration happening in 2026.
Berks County Children & Youth Services
A look at the Berks County Children & Youth Services with Barb Jakubek, CYS Administrator, and Joe Rudderow, Berks County Controller.
Berks County Veterans Affairs
Berks County Commissioner Dante Santoni discusses the Berks Veterans Affairs Department with their Director, Jay Ostrich, and Deputy Director, Will Tobin.
Conversation with the Wives of the Berks County Commissioners
Commissioner Christian Leinbach chats with the wives of the three commissioners — Jennifer Leinbach, Zylkia Rivera, and Sharon Santoni — about their experiences, perspectives, and roles as the spouses of Berks County Commissioners.
Chief Operations Officer Kevin Barnhardt
The County of Berks Chief Operations Officer Kevin Barnhardt talks about the role that he and his team play in day-to-day operations of County Government. With Controller Joe Rudderow.
County of Berks Facilities and Operations
Rex Levengood, Facilities and Operations Director for the County of Berks, and Josh Williams, Projects and Operations Manager, discuss their respective jobs with Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera.
America250PA & America250PA Berks County Events
Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA, talks with Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach about the organization's history, mission, state-wide signature events, and upcoming Berks County major events in 2026.
Berks County Parks & Recreation Department
Learn about the events and activities offered by the Berks County Parks & Recreation Department from their Assistant Director, Dan Roe, Recreation & Special Events Supervisor Lisa Gauker, and Historic Resource Supervisor Jess Chemich. W...
Redeveloping Reading
Redevelopment projects in Reading, PA - including the 5th & Penn area downtown - are discussed by Alan Shuman, President of Shuman Development Group, with Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach.
Chief Information Officer Tim Smith
Berks County Controller Joe Rudderow chats with Chief Information Officer Tim Smith about his department.
The Camel Project
With Pam Gockley, Founder and Executive Director of The Camel Project bullying awareness organization, and Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera.
WEEU Radio: A New Chapter with John & Kristine Treese
WEEU owners John & Kristine Treese touch on:The future of AM radioAdapting to technology changes (streaming, sports coverage, listener habits)Social media strategy and its role in growthCommitment to l...
Purchasing Department
A look at the County of Berks purchasing procedures with George Rodriguez, Director of Contracts and Procurement, and Berks County Controller Joe Rudderow.
Berks County Chief Financial Officer Laura Jones
Commissioner Michael Rivera discusses the County of Berks budget process with Chief Financial Officer Laura Jones.
Berks County Solid Waste Authority
A look at the mission and initiatives of the Berks County Solid Waste Authority with their Executive Director, Jane Meeks. Hosted by Berks County Controller Joe Rudderow.
Berks County Planning Commission
Learn about the Berks County Planning Commission and its role in working with county municipalities, zoning, and the County Comprehensive Plan with their Executive Director Ashley Showers and Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera.
Community and Economic Development
Berks County Controller Joe Rudderow sits down with Berks County's Director of Community and Economic Development Director, Pamela Menet.