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Michael Frassetto
Program HostMike Frassetto is a Lehigh Valley native and long time community activist. He has made a career in supporting and mentoring young people and is the founder and executive director of Movement Moves Media, a local non-profit that helps young artists, musicians and media creators network and become entrepreneurs. Mike is a former educator in the Allentown School District, previously employed by Tesla and currently works in the medical cannabis industry. He helps young adults in Allentown get involved in the political process and run for elected positions. Recently, he produced two regionally nominated short documentaries, is an ultra-marathon runner and competed in an Ironman. Currently, he lives with his wife, daughter and dog in Breinigsville.
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Mike Frassetto previews the One Earth ReggaeFest at SteelStacks with DJ Quick Draw and the members of the band Sound Off, to give a glimpse into the music and experience attendees can expect.
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Mike Frassetto is joined by Kaleem Bailey, a.k.a DJ Focus, and Nicole Gerhart to talk about planning festivals, working in real estate, and loving the Lehigh Valley.
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Mike Frassetto welcomes Tony Ortiz and Chris Ormeno, content creators working successfully in the Lehigh Valley, to talk about the constant evolution of the media world.
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Mike Frassetto discusses the ever-present issue of homelessness in the Lehigh Valley with Clarice James and Hope Sabbagh, two guests who are pushing for change.
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Mike Frassetto celebrates the half-century mark since the birth of hip-hop as a major music genre. He discusses the development of hip-hop both in the Lehigh Valley and nationwide with guests J Capitol P, Qwanna Tatted, professor Andrew McIntosh, and Luis Bardales.
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Mike Frassetto previews the upcoming One Earth ReggaeFest, and talks about the power of music with DJ Menace and Rich Wilson of East Rock Roots.
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Mike Frassetto speaks with Jesse Haik of Pennsylvania Rye Company about how the restaurant was started, then welcomes Sarina Torres - a young candidate for Allentown City Council.
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Michael Frassetto speaks with local attorney Raymond Lahoud about immigration issues here in the Lehigh Valley, then speaks with Nixon and Tim Foster about their upbringing and life journey in Allentown.
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Michael Frassetto talks with Big Bank Couture's Jared Sawka about his journey to establishing a successful fashion company, then chats with Johnny Billz from Cruz Control Entertainment about the ins and outs of the hip-hop scene and the music business.
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Michael Frassetto brings One Earth ReggaeFest to the WDIY studios with artists Oskee from Space Kamp and BezMusiq to talk about the new, free, family-friendly reggae event taking place Saturday, July 2 at the SteelStacks Levitt Pavilion on the ArtsQuest campus.