Northeast Delta Dental

In this episode of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, Tom Raffio sits down with Angie Lane, Executive Director of Red River Theatres in Concord, to explore how this nonprofit, independent cinema has become a community institution. As Red River approaches its 20th anniversary, Angie shares how its mission goes far beyond showing movies—using film to help people connect, engage, and grow.

The conversation covers Red River’s unique nonprofit model, the importance of members, sponsors, and community partnerships, and how the theater balances major new releases with independent films, classics, documentaries, and special programming. Angie also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how films are selected and why community input plays such an important role in keeping Red River a true local theater.

Tom Raffio interviews Kristen Welch, the director of development at National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire, whose mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy to all Granite Staters who have been affected by mental illness or suicide.

In this edition of Northeast Delta Dental Radio, host Tom Raffio interviews Jamie Staton, Major Gifts Officer at Easterseals NH. Jamie shares how his transition from broadcasting to philanthropy has given him a new appreciation for the extraordinary reach and impact of Easterseals across New Hampshire and Vermont. The conversation explores the organization’s wide range of programs serving children, adults, seniors, veterans and families, as well as its commitment to providing millions of dollars in free and reduced-cost services each year.

Tom and Jamie also discuss the growing Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin, including affordable housing, clinical services, equine therapy, the Delta Dog program, and opportunities for businesses to support veterans through meetings and team-building activities on the campus. They highlight the life-changing work of Veterans Count, upcoming fundraising events, expanded behavioral health services, and a new childcare initiative designed to help make quality care accessible to more families.

Tom Raffio interviews Amber Ferreira, elite runner, after her win at the Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race. Amber reveals she has raced Mount Washington 14 times and explains how experience has been the key to her wins. She breaks down her race strategy, from pacing early to leveraging thousands of bike miles for leg strength, and why the race is unlike anything else.

Tom Raffio sits down with Beth Daisy, Vision Rehabilitation Manager at Future In Sight to explore the affects UV rays can have on your vision and the simple steps you can take to protect your sight all year long.

Tom Raffio interviews Dr. Jeff Walawender Vice President, Provider Network and Clinical Strategies at Northeast Delta Dental on the findings of the 2026 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. Dr. Walawender turns the tables and asks Tom about the ADA Oral Health 2050 panel for which he has been chosen to be a panelist. 

Tom interviews Aimee Terravechia, Executive Director of 603 Equality on Pride month. The pair discuss the history of the celebration and events in the New Hampshire area.