The Afternoon Edge with Dave Russell

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Join Dave Russell on the only LIVE and LOCAL talk program in Berks County and beyond. WEEU's Afternoon Edge wraps your day on the fun side.

The Afternoon Edge - May 16th, 2025
Last Friday at 10:30 PM

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Ohio State economist Brian Roe to the show to talk about food waste.


The Afternoon Edge - May 15th, 2025
Last Thursday at 10:20 PM

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell, Maggie May Krall and Jeff Nolan welcome Joe and Alyssa from the Berks Animal Rescue League to the show to talk about the organization. Also, United Way of Berks County president Tammy White joins the show to discuss the impact of the non-profit organization.


The Afternoon Edge - May 14th, 2025
Last Wednesday at 10:28 PM

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell talks about Major League Baseball reinstating Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson and other formerly banned players.


The Afternoon Edge - May 13th, 2025
Last Tuesday at 11:31 PM

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Reading Theater Project representatives Kimberly Patterson and Adam Richter to the show to preview the organization's upcoming plays. Also, Dave and Leah talk about another case on the weekly segment, "True Crime Tuesday."


The Afternoon Edge - May 12th, 2025
Last Tuesday at 12:14 AM

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Maggie May Krall welcome Lights Out Vocals to the show to preview their upcoming concerts. Also, Boy Scout Troop 155 Muhlenberg joins the show to talk about their experiences.


The Afternoon Edge - May 9th, 2025
05/09/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Relay for Life Berks chairpersons Victoria and Ashley to the show to preview this year's Relay for Life.


The Afternoon Edge - May 8th, 2025
05/08/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Apple Dumpling Festival president Patrick Konopelski to the show to preview the annual event. Also, chess grandmaster and coach Susan Polgar joins the show to talk about her experiences in chess.


The Afternoon Edge - May 7th, 2025
05/07/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Greater Reading Chamber Alliance director of membership Dallan Yoh and Clean Eats owners Dani Zeamer and Sarah Deisher to the show to talk about their business. Also, Lillian Zeltzer joins the show and provides another healthy recipe.


The Afternoon Edge - May 6th, 2025
05/07/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Bill Cavanaugh to the show to talk about the Catholic Church and the selection of the next Pope. Also, Dave and Leah talk about another case on the weekly segment, "True Crime Tuesday."


The Afternoon Edge - May 5th, 2025
05/06/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Jessica and Diana from the Exeter Township School District to the show to preview the upcoming Exeter Games.


The Afternoon Edge - May 2nd, 2025
05/02/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes broadcast live from FirstEnergy Stadium to celebrate the conclusion of the Knocking Hunger out of the Ballpark Phood Drive benefitting Helping Harvest.


The Afternoon Edge - May 1st, 2025
05/01/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Genesius Theatre artistic director Larry Fecho to the show to preview the theatre's upcoming production, "Raisin." Also, Ken Merson joins the show to talk about the 2025 Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductees.


The Afternoon Edge - April 30th, 2025
04/30/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Greater Reading Chamber Alliance director of membership Dallan Yoh and FXV Digital Design owner Freddy Vasquez to the show to talk about his business. Also, Lillian Zeltzer joins the show and provides a healthy recipe that encourages better sleep.


The Afternoon Edge - April 29th, 2025
04/29/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Gary Weiler to the show to preview the American Music Awards. Also, Dave and Leah talk about another case on the weekly segment, "True Crime Tuesday."


The Afternoon Edge - April 28th, 2025
04/28/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Dr. Carol Osborne to the show to talk about flea and tick remedies for your pets.


The Afternoon Edge - April 25th, 2025
04/25/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell talks about poisonous chocolate eggs and the "motorcycle wave."


The Afternoon Edge - April 24th, 2025
04/24/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome criminologist Dr. Rachel Toles to the show to talk about serial killers. Also, Dave travels back to April 24th, 1985 for the weekly segment, "Throwback Thursday."


The Afternoon Edge - April 23rd, 2025
04/23/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Lillian Zeltzer to the show to discuss healthy meals.


The Afternoon Edge - April 22nd, 2025
04/22/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes talk about another case on the weekly segment, "True Crime Tuesday."


The Afternoon Edge - April 21st, 2025
04/21/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Humane PA director of development Lauren Henderson to the show to preview the upcoming Walk for Animals event. Also, Ridgewood Winery owner Tracy Smith and Berks Heritage Council secretary Becky Hughes join the show to talk about the upcoming Berks History Day.


The Afternoon Edge - April 18th, 2025
04/18/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Little House on the Prairie actress Alison Arngrim to the show to talk about her past experiences and future plans.


The Afternoon Edge - April 17th, 2025
04/17/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes travel back to April 17, 1994 for the weekly segment, "Throwback Thursday."


The Afternoon Edge - April 16th, 2025
04/16/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Greater Reading Chamber Alliance director of membership Dallan Yoh and McGinty Motorcars owners Pat and Courtney McGinty to the show to talk about their business. Also, Lillian Zeltzer joins the show and provides recipes for healthy meals.


The Afternoon Edge - April 15th, 2025
04/16/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome "The Lighter Side of True Crime" podcast host Keith Rovere to the show for the weekly segment, "True Crime Tuesday,"


The Afternoon Edge - April 14th, 2025
04/14/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Reading Public Museum curator Scott Schweigert to the show to talk about the museum.


The Afternoon Edge - April 11th, 2025
04/11/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Al "DJ ACT" Taylor to the show to talk about the ongoing Berks Jazz Fest.


The Afternoon Edge - April 10th, 2025
04/11/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes celebrate Gen Z Day with WEEU's Maggie May Krall. Also, former Berks Jazz Fest general manager John Ernesto and saxophonist Eric Marienthal join the show to talk about the ongoing festival.


The Afternoon Edge - April 9th, 2025
04/09/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome "Fox Across America" talk show host Jimmy Failla to the show to preview his upcoming event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Also, saxophonist Erich Cawalla joins the show to talk about the ongoing Berks Jazz Fest. 


The Afternoon Edge - April 8th, 2025
04/08/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome Swartz Farm co-owner Alyssa Swartz to the show to talk about the farm and its upcoming events. Also, Dave and Leah talk about another case on the weekly segment, "True Crime Tuesday."


The Afternoon Edge - April 7th, 2025
04/07/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," hosts Dave Russell and Leah Barnes welcome GetJazzed program chair Mike Eben and saxophonist Albert Rivera to the show to talk about the ongoing Berks Jazz Fest.


The Afternoon Edge - April 4th, 2025
04/05/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Gary Sutton talks about Reading Fightin Phils opening day at FirstEnergy Stadium with live reports from WEEU's Jeff Nolan and Sean Tanski.


The Afternoon Edge - April 3rd, 2025
04/03/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission director of communications Mike Parker to the show to talk about the opening day of Pennsylvania trout season. Also, Dave is joined on the show by the cast of Reading High School's presentation of the musical, "Guys and Dolls."


The Afternoon Edge - April 2nd, 2025
04/02/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes John Evans, A.J. Evans and Joel Evans to the show to talk about the upcoming Berks Jazz Fest and music education in Berks County. Also, Lillian Zeltzer joins the show and provides recipes for healthy meals.


The Afternoon Edge - April 1st, 2025
04/01/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell talks about April Fool's Day.


The Afternoon Edge - March 28th, 2025
03/28/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Mike, Rob and John from The Berks Horns brass trio to the show to preview the upcoming Berks Jazz Fest.


The Afternoon Edge - March 27th, 2025
03/27/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Helping Harvest president Jay Worrall to the show to talk about the organization's ongoing food drive. Also, singer/songwriter Pat Boone joins the show to talk about his involvement in the new song, "ONE - Voices for Tanzania." 


The Afternoon Edge - March 26th, 2025
03/26/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Greater Reading Chamber Alliance director of membership Dallan Yoh and Baja Beach Wellness owner Bridget Holleran Coe to the show to talk about her business. Also, Dave is joined on the show by JCWK Dance Lab advocate Shaykayarira Delrio-Gonzalez to talk about the upcoming event, "23: The Aftermath of Gun Violence."


The Afternoon Edge - March 25th, 2025
03/25/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Leah Barnes to the show for the weekly segment, "True Crime Tuesday." Also, Dave is joined on the show by the cast of Twin Valley High School's presentation of the musical, "Sister Act."


The Afternoon Edge - March 24th, 2025
03/24/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes PA Americana president and CEO Heather Zimmerman to the show to talk about attractions and upcoming events in Berks County.


The Afternoon Edge - March 21st, 2025
03/22/2025

On this edition of "The Afternoon Edge," host Dave Russell welcomes Berks Arts executive director Tish Davis and former general manager John Ernesto to the show to preview the upcoming Berks Jazz Fest.