Authorities on Air
Authorities on Air is the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), featuring real conversations with the people behind public service. From drinking water and wastewater to solid waste, recycling and beyond, we explore how municipal authorities—and the professionals who support them—deliver essential services and strengthen communities across Pennsylvania.
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Authorities on Air
Latest Episodes
From Trash to Treasure: The Role of Authorities in Recycling & Solid Waste
What really happens to your garbage after you toss it in the bin? In this episode, we go beyond the curbside to explore the journey of trash and recycling with Amy Schirf (Education Coordinator, Centre County Recycling & Refuse A...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:15
Down the Drain – Where Your Wastewater Goes
Where does your wastewater go after you flush? In this episode of Authorities on Air, we follow the flow with Shannon Drosnock, (Executive Director, Montgomery Township Municipal Sewer Authority). Shannon walks us throu...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:07
From Lake to Tap: Erie’s Clean Water Story
What does it take to deliver clean, safe drinking water to an entire region—every single day? In this episode of Authorities on Air, host Craig Fahnestock visits Craig Palmer, CEO of Erie Water Works, for an inside look at one of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:40
Telling Your Story: Public Engagement That Works
In this episode of Authorities on Air, Lindsay Hughes (Public Relations Manager, North Penn Water Authority) talks about what it takes to communicate effectively with your community and why public engagement matters more ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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39:27
Introducing PMAA: Who We Are and Why It Matters
Welcome to the debut episode of Authorities on Air, the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA). This podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of the people behind public service—those who keep yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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