Doug sits down with Pastor Chuck Holtry and Jessica Trimble from Best of Care to talk about the upcoming 3rd Annual Community Health Fair, hosted by Nantucket’s Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday, August 2...

Doug sits down with some special guest and discuss a night of live music that’s set to rock Nantucket. On Thursday, August 21st, from 7 to 9pm, the Dreamland hosts Corky Laing & The Sleighride, an all-star concert featu...

Doug speaks with Anne Kuszpa, Executive Director of Housing Nantucket, about the island’s year-round housing crisis and the organization’s efforts to create more affordable options for working families. She highlights two k...

Doug is joined by Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, to explore the 2025 Nantucket BioBlitz, an island-wide community science event inviting resident...

Doug sits down with Meg Browers, Director at Nourish Nantucket, to explore Feed Nantucket which is a smart, community-driven initiative tackling two big challenges at once: food waste and food insecurity. Launched ...

Doug welcomes Nantucket Garden Club co-chairs Robin Kelly and Elizabeth Shepard to the studio for a conversation about one of the island’s most beloved summer traditions: the 2025 Annual House and Garden Walking Tour. This ...

Doug talks with Olympic gold and silver medalist AJ Mleczko Griswold about the fifth annual Ice Out ALZ, happening Thursday, August 7th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Cisco Brewers. This inspiring Nantucket event unites t...

Doug sits down with BJ Ganem, founder of Sierra Delta, to talk about “Nantucket Week,” a three-day series of events running July 24th through 27th, all aimed at supporting Sierra Delta’s mission of pairing veterans with lif...

Doug talks with Haroula Rose — the only artist to have participated in Almanack Arts as both a screenwriter and a songwriter. Haroula reflects on how that rare crossover has shaped her creative process and why it makes her ...

Doug speaks with Jim Pignato and Jill Roethke, co-event directors of Swim Across America on Nantucket, as they gear up for the 2025 swim happening this Saturday, July 26th at Jetties Beach. They share the history of ...

In this interview, Doug chats with Mark Norris, owner of Island Flagpoles, about how his local business got started and what inspired him to specialize in flagpoles on Nantucket. Mark shares insights into the different type...

Doug talks with Lauren Murray-Soverino and Conner Soverino of Murray’s Toggery Shop as the iconic Nantucket store celebrates its 80th year in business. They reflect on the legacy of the Murray family, the impact of N...

Doug sits down with acclaimed actors Nina Hellman and Jeremy Shamos to talk about their powerful new production What the Constitution Means to Me, now playing at the Nantucket Performing Arts Center through ...

Doug chats with Kevin Flynn, founder of the Nantucket Comedy Festival, about this year’s three-night laugh fest at the Dreamland Theater. Kevin breaks down each night—from Thursday’s Women’s Night of Comedy, to Fri...

Doug catches up with AG of Clover County, the up and coming group behind the rising hit “Ultraviolet” which is currently in rotation on 97.7 ACK FM. AG joins Doug live from Nantucket ahead of a private performance ...

Anne Kuszpa, Executive Director of Housing Nantucket, joins Doug Risher in the studio for a deep dive into the innovative work her organization is doing to tackle the island’s housing crisis.Anne tells us about their...

Doug talks with Seth Engelbourg of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation about their upcoming “Ecologist in Training” workshop focused on vegetation monitoring, happening July 15th from 9 AM to noon. Seth shares how participan...

Doug chats with directors Guy Mossman and Jen Tiexiera about their documentary Speak., which follows five high school speech competitors tackling timely topics like book bans, gun violence, and LGBTQ+ rights. The f...

Doug sits down with acclaimed directors Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine to talk about their new documentary Middletown, screening at this year’s Nantucket Film Festival. The film revisits a riveting true story from the early 1990s...

Doug sits down with indie rock powerhouse Mo Lowda & the Humble ahead of their highly anticipated two-night run at The Gaslight on Nantucket, happening June 25th and 26th. The Philly-based trio talk about their relentless tour...

Doug welcomes a dynamic trio from the Nantucket Film Festival into the studio—Executive Director Mystelle Brabbée, Director of Programming Anita Raswant, and Director of Signature Programs Jaclyn Wohl. With th...

Doug sits down with Sean Allen, President of Nantucket Pride, for a spirited conversation about this year’s highly anticipated Tea Dance event. Taking place Sunday, June 22nd from 3 to 5 PM at the Nantucket Inn<...

Doug chats with Tom McCann, organizer of the upcoming Nantucket VFW Blood Drive, happening Tuesday, June 10th and Wednesday, June 11th. Tom shares why giving blood is so critical—how just one pint can save up to five lives—and...

Doug is joined in studio with Elise Norton to discuss the 3rd annual "Ride For Baxter" Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser and community event for all! The upcoming motorcycle charity ride and community fundraising event take...

In this interview Doug Risher speaks with Steph Serra, Director of Programming for NCTV and the visionary behind the inaugural New Moon Fest, happening May 24th on Nantucket. Steph dives into the mission of the festi...