On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Jason Shipley, President of Midwest Custom Engineering, to explore the world of manufacturing and the growing role it plays in South Florida's economy. Based in Stuart, Florida, Jason shares how his company designs and builds specialized equipment for agriculture, animal feed, pet food, recycling, and other industries, turning agricultural byproducts and waste materials into valuable resources. Jason discusses his journey from fo

On this Halloween edition of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with David Hess, local author and massage therapist, to explore the inspiration behind his supernatural horror novel, The Witching Wall, and the story behind his sports massage business in Palm Beach County. Set in 1989, The Witching Wall draws inspiration from a mysterious limestone passage on Palm Beach Island, also known as the Coral Cut, that has inspired local legends and spooky stories over the years. David shares how

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Michael Burke, Superintendent of Palm Beach County Schools, to discuss the state of public education in the county and the upcoming November 3rd school funding referendum. With Palm Beach County earning an A rating and achieving a record 96.7% graduation rate for the Class of 2025, Burke shares what's driving the district's success, the challenges facing educators, and what the future holds for local students. Burke breaks down h

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Nicole Meyer, owner of The Chief of Happiness, to explore how businesses can build stronger workplace cultures, improve employee morale, and create environments where people feel valued, heard, and connected. Nicole shares how her early leadership experiences shaped her approach to service-based leadership and why effective management means putting the needs of your team ahead of your ego. From moving beyond traditional team-buil

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Alexandria Ayala Long, CEO of the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, to discuss the growing housing crisis, the changing face of homelessness, and the collaborative efforts working to make a difference across the community. Alexandria shares how the organization's annual Mayor's Ball brought together nearly 500 community leaders and raised approximately $500,000 to support housing assistance, emergency rental funding, and p

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, host Chris Moody sits down with Doug Barrow, independent candidate for Florida House District 94, to discuss his campaign, his priorities for Palm Beach County, and his vision for a more community-focused approach to government. A business owner with a background in the hospitality industry, Barrow shares what inspired him to run for office and why he believes local politics should prioritize people over party lines. He discusses his positions on res