Shows
The Right Side of the Rivers2025 Year In ReviewIn this special New Year’s Eve episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer close out 2025 by reflecting on the show’s first 12 episodes, their favorite guests, and what lies ahead in 2026. From touching on standout moments with guests like James Hayes, Joseph Patrick Murphy, and Jason Richey, to discussing the importance of growing Republican engagement across Allegheny County, this episode celebrates the progress made—and reaffirms the mission to restore common sense leadership in the region. Todd and Russell also talk candidly about the upcoming election year, including critical committee elections and ma...
2026-01-0116 min
The Right Side of the RiversJason Richey - RCAC ChairIn this pivotal pre-election episode, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer are joined by Jason Richey, Chairman of the Republican Committee of Allegheny County (RCAC), for a wide-ranging conversation on the Republican resurgence in Pittsburgh and beyond. Jason shares how the GOP has expanded from 50% to 98% local committee coverage in just months, the strategy behind forming regional committees like Woodland Hills and Fox Chapel, and why the 2025 election could flip County Council control for the first time in decades.
From energizing voters in long-forgotten areas like McKeesport and the Mon Valley to supporting working-class candidates like Mike...
2025-10-231h 06
The Right Side of the RiversLen Iorio & Michael Dell - Candidates for County CouncilIn this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer sit down with two candidates who are running to restore fiscal responsibility and working-class representation to Allegheny County government: Len Iorio (District 12) and Michael Dell (District 8).
Len shares his motivation for running against incumbent Bob Palmosina - the architect of the recent 36% county property tax hike - and outlines his vision for reining in bloated budgets and refocusing county government on core services. Michael, a CPA and former finance chair on Plum Borough Council, explains why Allegheny County is on the...
2025-10-0956 min
The Elephant in the RoomLen Iorio & Karen PaulletLen Iorio, Chairman of the Heidelberg Republican Committee and Karen Paullet from the Precinct Project
2023-12-1651 min