The Boardroom Podcast
The boardroom podcast is a comprehensive review of local government in Hernando, MS and the surrounding areas. The show will feature a discussion by two sitting Hernando Alderman regarding issues in front of the board, interviews with local government leaders, and a questions and answer segment. The goal of this podcast is to provide information and perspective on the issues facing Hernando.
Episodes

Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
33 min
On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Chad Wicker and Brian Couch introduce their new community-focused show, Roundabout Roundup. They break down the latest Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting, share insight on key local issues, and hint at a few new business developments that could be coming to Hernando. It is a conversation built around transparency, local leadership, and keeping citizens informed. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
34 min
Ben returns to podcast and discusses the recent board of alderman meeting and the his solution for the issues with the city’s utility fund.

Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
55 min
On this special episode of the boardroom podcast, host Chad Wicker sits down with John Williams for a candid conversation the City of Hernando’s Utility Fund and the recent budget challenges facing the fund. John has been outspoken on social media and has not held back in his criticism of Chad and the other Board of Alderman, so some may find his appearance surprising.
That is exactly the point.
It is time in the country to stop talking at people and starting talking to them. This episode brings different perspectives to the table, asks hard questions, and focuses on facts, accountability, and what comes next. Enjoy the conversation.

Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
28 min
On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Host Chad Wicker digs into the recent disclosures of a large deficit in the utility fund.

Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
36 min
on this episode of the boardroom podcast, Chad hosts the show solo and discusses the 12/2,12/16, and 1/6 Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting and the start of the Mississippi legislative session with some keys topics that will front and center.

Nov 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
34 min
On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast the guys talk about the recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, the upcoming Dickens of Christmas event in Hernando, among other topics.

Nov 7, 2025
Nov 7, 2025
34 min
On this episode of the Boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad return from a short break. They discuss the legislative special elections from Tuesday night, highlights from the Hernando Board of Alderman meeting on 10/7,10/21, and 11/4.

Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
28 min
On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the alderman meeting from 9/16/2025. Featured agenda items include the public meeting on renaming a street in honor of Charlie Kirk, the approval of paving and street improvements for the next year, a new agreement between Desoto County and Hernando for the hosing of inmates, and a little more. Thanks for listening.

Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
47 min
In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad break down the latest from Hernando’s Board of Alderman meetings held on August 17th and September 2nd. A big focus of the discussion is the newly approved Hernando city budget, passed at the September 2nd meeting. From key priorities and funding decisions to the challenges of balancing community needs with fiscal responsibility, Ben and Chad dive into what the budget means for Hernando residents and the city’s future.

Aug 8, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
38 min
On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the recent board of alderman meeting from August 5, 2025. The meeting includes a lengthy discussion on the tax levy for the City of Hernando and other highlights of the meeting.








