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A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett

Booking Overview

A regional nonprofit and community-affairs interview show featuring local nonprofit leaders, civic officials, arts advocates, and other community organizations. Agencies could credibly pitch nonprofit executives, civic leaders, arts professionals, and regional program directors with a clear Lehigh Valley connection and demonstrable community impact; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible local and regional professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 195 subscribers

Instagram: 3.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@wdiy.org

neil@wdiy.org

shamusm@wdiy.org

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Host

Laurie Hackett - Laurie Hackett hosts insightful conversations with Lehigh Valley nonprofit leaders and other local community figures about their programs, civic involvement, and regional impact.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Lehigh Valley nonprofit executives, civic officials, arts advocates, educators, and leaders of regional organizations or community programs.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a local nonprofit or community organization, Directing a regional program or collaboration, Holding local public office, Demonstrable involvement in arts, education, civic, or community initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Maniya "The Songbird" - The Arts And The Beauty They Bring To The Region

Tanya Tyler - The Role Of The Arts And Their Contribution To The Lehigh Valley Region

Rachel Moyer - Regional Collaboration And Community-building

Jared Mast - Regional Collaboration And Finding Community Through Shared Interests

Dean Donaher - Giving Back To Local Communities

Recent Topics

Nonprofits, Community Impact, Civic Engagement, Volunteerism, Philanthropy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Closer Look
:

"We Take So Much for Granted" with Rick and Amy Bucher and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look

September 28, 2026

Laurie Hackett welcomes Rick and Amy Bucher and Jill Wheeler to talk about this year's United Way campaign and the why behind their community giving.

"Show Kindness Abundantly" with Teri Haddad, Mel Klausner, Will Erwin, and Julia Urich | A Closer Look

August 24, 2026

Laurie Hackett talks with Teri Haddad of Phoebe Ministries and Mel Klausner, Will Erwin, and Julia Urich of the local theatre scene, about building true, lasting connections.

"Finding Community in the Things You Love" with Jared Mast and Rachel Moyer | A Closer Look

August 06, 2026

Laurie Hackett welcomes Jared Mast of the GEDP and Rachel Moyer of Turnstone Creative to talk about the successful collaboration taking place across the region.

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Frequently asked questions

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A Closer Look
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How do I get in touch with A Closer Look?

A Closer Look is hosted by Laurie Hackett. Its publicly listed emails are info@wdiy.org, neil@wdiy.org, and shamusm@wdiy.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for A Closer Look?

The publicly listed emails for A Closer Look: info@wdiy.org, neil@wdiy.org, and shamusm@wdiy.org.

How many listeners does A Closer Look have?

Podseeker estimates A Closer Look reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Closer Look?

A Closer Look typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Lehigh Valley nonprofit executives, civic officials, arts advocates, educators, and leaders of regional organizations or community programs. Common among recent guests: Leading a local nonprofit or community organization; Directing a regional program or collaboration; Holding local public office. Recent guests include Maniya "The Songbird", Tanya Tyler, and Rachel Moyer.

How hard is it to get booked on A Closer Look?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does A Closer Look cover?

Recent episodes cover Nonprofits, Community Impact, Civic Engagement, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@wdiy.org

neil@wdiy.org

shamusm@wdiy.org

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