City launches first podcast, ‘TalkBGKY’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green announced Tuesday the launch of its first podcast, “TalkBGKY.”

The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, the city’s Youtube channel and Vimeo channels and the city’s website

In its first episode, “These Aren’t My Pants and Other Policing Absurdities,” the podcast is hosted by city public information officer Deborah West with Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward as a guest. The episode launched Monday and talks about some of the more humorous calls the police department answers.

Episodes will feature a variety of City of Bowling Green employee hosts and special guests.

“We look forward to sharing our stories with anyone who wants to learn more about the City of Bowling Green,” West says.

Upcoming episodes will cover Underground Bowling Green, unsolved homicides, safe driving practices, cybersecurity, parks and recreation fun and all things related to Bowling Green.

“Government transparency is vital to accountability and an informed citizenry,” West said. “This is yet another step the City is taking to keep our citizens and visitors informed about City government.”

New episodes will drop every first and third Monday of the month. To subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, click here.