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Pennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsThe Inquirer's Daniel PearsonDaniel Pearson is a lifelong Philadephian. He is member of the Inquirer's editorial team. He walks us through developing coalitions, turnout models and more in advance of the May primary.2023-03-0128 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsPhiladelphia 3.0With 12 weeks to go to a historic citywide election, we sit down with Ali Perelman and Jon Geeting. These Philadelphia civic leaders are from different neighborhoods and backgrounds. They share their nuanced perspective on the race for Mayor and Council. They run an innovative organization - Philadelphia 3.0 - which aims to make the city more competitive through a government that works for residents and businesses.2023-02-2436 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsBlack History Month w/ Rep. Donna BullockWe sit down with the Chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. State Representative Donna Bullock shares her personal thoughts on the historic diversity in the new legislature. With an eye to May's elections, she provides insight on what she is hearing from across different Philadelphia neighborhoods.2023-02-1527 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsSeason Launch: Philly Politics w/ Jared SolomonIn this new season, we explore the May primary race for Mayor, Controller and City Council in Philadelphia. State Representative Jared Solomon isn't afraid to speak his mind. He shares what he's hearing from his diverse constituents in Northeast Philly. He also previews the 2024 election.2023-02-0725 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsThe State House Majority MakerThe Montgomery County race between Todd Stephens and Missy Cerrato was the closest contest in Pennsylvania. Planned Parenthood Advocates played a critical role in the Cerrato victory which ultimately flipped the State House. Executive Director Signe Espinoza takes us behind the scenes. 2022-12-1634 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsOne Month Later w/ Congresswoman Susan WildIn the most purple district in the Commonwealth, the newly reelected Congresswoman discusses what went into her victory. She talks in detail about meeting new Carbon County voters, engaging naturalized citizens, sky-high student turnout and more.2022-12-0628 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsDr. Arvind Venkat's Rx for the North HillsBen Forstate, campaign manager for Dr. Arvind Venkat's historic State House campaign, explains recent Democratic inroads in the North Hills. He discusses how the campaign raised record sums and flipped the seat. Ben also predicts what all this means for the open County Executive race next year. 2022-12-0138 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsInside Congressman Cartwright's ReelectionWe sit down with Kunal Atit who served as Congressman Matt Cartwright's campaign manager. He takes us behind the scenes going county by county of NEPA and department by department of the campaign. 2022-11-2845 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsOne Week Later: Unboxing w/ Micek & SweitzerAs the dust all but settles from last Tuesday, two ace Harrisburg reporters go region by region discussing hot races and turnout. John Micek and Justin Sweitzer also share perspective on what results could mean for future PA elections.2022-11-1537 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsSEPA GOTV w/ Congresswoman ScanlonIn our last episode before Election Day, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon talks turnout. We discuss the Phillies, 2018 vs. 2022 and preview the 2023 House Judiciary Committee.2022-11-0424 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsFinal Mini EpisodeLess than a week out from this historic election, we recap the key developments in the Keystone State. 2022-11-0308 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsState House GOTV w/ Jamie PerrapatoOne week out from Election Day, we go race by race reviewing the hottest State House contests. We sit down with the co-founder of Turn PA Blue to discuss the GOTV plans of their grassroots army and what to look for on Election Night.2022-11-0134 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsTwo Weeks Out: Mini-EpisodeWe review the key political developments in the Keystone State two weeks out from this historic election. 2022-10-2709 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsPolling Analysis w/ Prof. Chris BorickWe unpackage the flurry of statewide polls with Professor Chris Borick who spearheads the Muhlenberg Institute of Public Opinion. He also walks us through their latest survey on the Wild-Scheller race and previews their latest survey in the field now.2022-10-2520 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsBucks County Deep DiveWe unpackage the dynamics in Bucks County in the final few days of this historic cycle. Our discussion in this purple county explores Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's reelection prospects and the hottest State House races in the Commonwealth2022-10-2434 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsThree Weeks Out: Mini-EpisodeWe review the key political developments in the Keystone State three weeks out from this historic election. 2022-10-2008 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsFour Weeks Out: Mini-EpisodeWe review the key political developments in the Keystone State four weeks out from this historic election. 2022-10-1306 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsRep. Matt Cartwright vs. Jim BognetDaniel Marans is the senior politics reporter at the Huffington Post. He recently traveled throughout NEPA to report on Congressman Matt Cartwright's contentious reelection race. Daniel takes us behind the scenes from Honesdale to Pittston. 2022-10-1231 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsFive Weeks Out: Mini-EpisodeWe review the key political developments in the Keystone State five weeks out from this historic election. 2022-10-0706 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsThe Labor Vote w/ Darrin Kelly In the final sprint of this historic campaign, organized labor in and around Pittsburgh is busy. Darrin has served our country in the Navy and serves Pittsburgh as a fire fighter. He is the President of the Allegheny-Fayette Central Labor Council since 2018 and takes us through labor's GOTV plans. 2022-10-0624 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsRoad Miles w/ Malcolm KenyattaState Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta came up short in the US Senate primary, but he has not slowed down. He takes a break from long days and late nights crisscrossing the Commonwealth to share what he is hearing and what he is planning for the weeks ahead.2022-09-3029 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsSix Weeks Out: Mini-EpisodeWe review the key political developments in the Keystone State six weeks out from this historic election. 2022-09-2804 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsSeven Weeks Out: Mini-EpisodeWe review the key political developments in the Keystone State seven weeks out from this historic election. 2022-09-2106 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Ari Mittleman - Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Humanity, Heroism, and Hope - 504
Ari Mittleman talks with me about his book Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Humanity, Heroism, and Hope. This is episode 504 of Teaching Learning Leading K12 an audio podcast.
As a native Pennsylvanian deeply involved in the pro-Israel community, the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh deeply affected him. That
tragic event spurred Mittleman to write his book, with the hope of it helping to showcase the good in the world that is done for others by those outside their religion, race, or nationality. He works at the...2022-09-1941 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Ari Mittleman - Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Humanity, Heroism, and Hope - 504Ari Mittleman talks with me about his book Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Humanity, Heroism, and Hope. This is episode 504 of Teaching Learning Leading K12 an audio podcast.As a native Pennsylvanian deeply involved in the pro-Israel community, the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh deeply affected him. Thattragic event spurred Mittleman to write his book, with the hope of it helping to showcase the good in the world that is done for others by those outside their religion, race, or nationality. He works at the nexus of politics, policymaking and the p...2022-09-1941 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsRx for Montgomery County w/ Dr. Val ArkooshThe conversation with Chair of the County Commissioners and former Senate candidate, Dr. Val Arkoosh, ranges from infrastructure spending to grassroots political organizing. We go behind the scenes at the Women for Fetterman rally and hear her thoughts on two county residents running for statewide office. 2022-09-1825 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsEight Weeks Out: Mini-EpisodeWe review the key political developments in the Keystone State eight weeks out from this historic election. 2022-09-1407 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsThe Hottest State House Races w/ Forward MajorityLargely under the radar, the independent expenditure Forward Majority is investing heavily in several Pennsylvania State House races. They have one goal - to flip the chamber from red to blue. From Erie to Bucks County and points in between, we get granular on the state of play in each race.2022-09-1230 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsBack to School!As tens of thousands of Pennsylvania children go back to school, we sit down with two former teachers. They are spearheading an innovative non-partisan effort to raise awareness amongst candidates for the State House and State Senate. 2022-09-0830 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsNine Weeks Out: Mini-EpisodeWe review the key political developments in the Keystone State nine weeks out from this historical election. 2022-09-0706 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsHot Harrisburg Summer w/ Joanna McClintonState House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton takes us behind the scenes as this historically "hot" summer began. She gives her perspective on two of her colleagues and this November. As she celebrates her birthday, she shares a wish for the future. 2022-08-2326 min
Good News To Go: AuthorsAri Mittleman-"Paths of the Righteous"Ari Mittleman-"Paths of the Righteous", Inspirational stories of heroism, Humanity and hope in lieu of the deadly rise of antisemitism, racially motivated crimes and...for video and more info, go to https://goodnewsplanet.com/ari-mittleman-paths-of-the-righteous/#arimittleman #inspirational #stories #heroism #humanity #antisemitism #racially #motivated #crimes #shootings2022-08-1921 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsPolling Pennsylvania w/ Prof. Chris BorickEach week, new polls are coming out that provide perspective on the state of the marquis races in Pennsylvania. We sit down with Professor Chris Borick of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion. Our discussion focuses on the methodology that differentiates a good poll from a great poll...and how to spot the many bad polls.2022-08-1736 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table Politics"Allies for Democracy"Every weekend, dozens of Marylanders visit the doors of Pennsylvania voters. These grassroots volunteers call themselves Allies for Democracy. We sit down with them to learn about their plans for the final three months of this historic election. 2022-08-0924 min
IsraelCastAri Mittleman, Author & DadOur past is filled with countless stories about Jewish leaders who changed the course of history. There are also the stories of the Jewish People’s friends beyond the Jewish faith -- individuals who have dedicated their life’s work to supporting Jews despite not sharing their religion. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Ari Mittleman, the author of Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Heroism, Humanity and Hope, which discusses non-Jewish individuals who have gone beyond the call of duty in supporting both Israel and the Jewish People. Shalowitz and Mittleman discuss some of these individuals and how happ...2022-08-0350 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table Politics"On a Mission from God"We sit down with Frederick Clarkson who wrote a lengthy piece in Salon Magazine about the history of State Senator Mastriano's religious faith. 2022-07-2928 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsCampaign Finance Breakdown w/ Cat McParlandWe unpackage the Federal Election Commission filings and discuss the record fundraising across Pennsylvania this cycle. 2022-07-1828 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsGrassroots Jewish OrganizingDating to before 1776, there has been a thriving Jewish community in Pennsylvania. In November, Pennsylvania could very well elect a Jewish Governor. We sit down with the leadership of DJOP, a grassroots statewide organization, for an in-depth overview of their efforts in the final 115 days of this historic campaign. 2022-07-1332 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table Politics"Comes Across as a Cult Guy"Over Memorial Day weekend, David Siders from Politico visited rural Franklin County. He wanted to see the community where State Senator Doug Mastriano lives. We go in depth with David about his extensive reporting from that trip. 2022-07-0828 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsPennsylvania Post-RoeWe sit down with three elected leaders in Harrisburg to discuss the policy and political landscape ahead. They each flipped seats in the Philadelphia suburbs in 2018 and reflect on the campaign trail then versus now. 2022-06-2937 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsPennsylvania and GunsWe sit down with CeasefirePA - the Commonwealth’s leader advocating for an end to gun violence. We talk about the latest debates over gun violence prevention in Harrisburg, the Supreme Court decision and the first federal legislation in a generation. 2022-06-2731 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsOne Month Later - A View From SWPA + SEPAOne month after the primary, we sit down with Christina Proctor from Washington County and Dan Muroff from Delaware County. They discuss party unity, overall enthusiasm and issues on the minds of voters. 2022-06-2333 minPennsylvania Kitchen Table PoliticsPrimary Postmortem w/ Micek & SweitzerWe go region by region analyzing underreported races with two all-star Harrisburg reporters. Learn more about surprises in State House, State Senate and Congressional races and what they mean for November. 2022-05-1941 min