Alek and Doug provide a preview of the upcoming Watershed Voice Artist Showcase and unveil this year's lineup. The celebration of local talent and local journalism will take place Saturday, July 25 at 6 p.m. inside the Huss Project's Imaginarium (1008 8th St., Three Rivers).

The duo's return to their respective mics comes two months after their last episode, as they attempted to secure a very special guest for Keep Your Voice Down's 100th episode. They explain who they hoped to land, and why it won't likely happen despite their best efforts.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Let You Down” by Lucky Fultz. You can support Keep Your Voice Down and Watershed Voice with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Canadian journalist and baker Chantal Hortop, who serves as managing editor of The Gleaner in Quebec, stops by Keep Your Voice Down to talk cake and shop with hosts Doug Sears, Jr. and Alek Haak-Frost. The wide ranging conversation includes how Chantal and Alek met, the impact of the LION Independent News Sustainability Summit on both their organizations, what local journalism looks like in Canada, and Chantal's penchant for creating dazzlingly delicious baked goods.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Howling at the Moon — Short Version” by D Fine Us. You can support Keep Your Voice Down and Watershed Voice with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Keep Your Voice Down hosts Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears Jr. discuss Alek's experience during the tornado that touched down in Three Rivers last week and the days that followed. Alek describes how the community has come together, what he did and felt as the tornado went through his neighborhood, the humanity, empathy, and care on display as Three Rivers picks up the pieces, and how disheartening it was to witness the vulturous intent of some contractors in the immediate aftermath of the storm.

The St. Joseph County United Way is accepting monetary donations through their PayPal link to support those affected by the tornado in Three Rivers. If you'd like to donate, you can do so here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.