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Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW Talks With Community Leader Pedro RodriquezPedro Rodriguez is a long-time Philadelphia community leader who worked both inside and outside of city government for more than 40 years. He was Executive Director of Action Alliance of Senior Citizens, Board Chair of G-Town Radio, former Director for the City of Philadelphia, Office of Human Resources, Field Organizer for Enroll America, Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission, a teacher, and board member to numerous organizations. Join us for a history of Philadelphia too few people know about.
2023-10-2152 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Philadelphia: Corrupt And Consenting - MTBW Talks With Brett MandelBrett Mandel is the author of "Philadelphia: Corrupt And Consenting," which explores Philadelphia’s struggle with corruption and promotes reform policies to end the city’s legacy as “corrupt and contented. Brett uses his considerable knowledge from his frontline and leadership experience in Philly politics to dive deeply into why Philadelphia has a reputation for corruption. Check out out latest podcast!
You can also buy his book via his website at http://brettmandel.com/content/about-brett-mandel.
2023-07-0752 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW Talks with Local Comic Sean MulhollandMTBW takes a break from yakking about politics to talk to the rising young star comedian, Sean Mulholland. Sean shares his unique view on the business of breaking into comedy and working his way up the ladder of fame. For the last eleven years, Sean has managed the comedy show at the Grape Pub in Manayunk and he shares his insight into the business. 2023-04-2446 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Public Education in Philly yesterday, today, and tomorrow with Deb WeinerDeb Weiner has been an advocate for public education Since the 1960s. Come listen to a unique history of the School District of Philadelphia's development since the 1960s. 2023-04-201h 01Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Community Organizing in the 1990s-2000s in PhiladelphiaMTBW talks with David Koppisch, a community organizer who left his mark on the city. Starting out with the Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements and finishing up with POWER, David work on getting stop signs in Manayunk, affordable housing via the Housing Trust Fund, to good paying jobs for neighborhood residents at the airport. Join for a unique story of Philadelphia. 2023-03-071h 26Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW Talks with David FinemanDavid Fineman is a Philadelphia attorney who started his career in the anti-war movement in the 60s and transitioned to working inside the system to make positive changes. His worked as a Public Defender, with the Green Administration and others, from administrative duties to fundraising. He reveals some very interesting history of how fundraising existed in the 70s and 80s, so different from today. This is political history you won't find anywhere. 2023-01-081h 15Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW Talks with David FinemanDavid Fineman is a Philadelphia legend among the powerbrokers of the City. Anti-war activist from the 60's, former public defender, member of the ADA, long-term law partner of Berson Fineman, Fineman was an insider in the rise of the Green and Goode administrations. Fineman is a classic Philadelphian who emerged from the organizing against the Vietnam war to become an insider and powerbroker within Philly politics in the 70s, 80s and 90s. 2023-01-051h 16Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Money Talks, Bull@#$! Walks Talks to legendary reporter and columnist Tom FerrickTom Ferrick reported on politics from Harrisburg and Philadelphia for more than 25 years. He shares tales of many of Philadelphia's politicians from the 80s on up, from Ed Rendell to Mayor Jim Kenney. Guess who covered their office in tin foil so no one could eavesdrop? How much money is needed to be the next Philadelphia Mayor? What is the meaning of charter schools? MTBW learns a lot from Tom Ferrick - so join us!2022-08-041h 12
Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Joe Grace Talks to MTBWJoe Grace has deep experience in communications, advocacy, politics and public affairs with outstanding service to some of Philadelphia's and Pennsylvania's leading politicians.
He has worked inside government and externally to advance agendas to help government and nonprofit organizations effectively deliver services to citizens and serve their members. Currently serving as Director Of Communications for Philadelphia City Council President, he has also provided communications for the Pennsylvania Attorney General, the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Cease Fire PA, Mayor John Street, the Rendell for Mayor campaign, and many more. He is a former news reporter and is an attorney...2022-06-0749 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW Talks Housing in the 1990s with John KromerJohn Kromer was the City's Director for the Office of Housing and Community Development for Mayor Ed Rendell in the 1990s. He shares insight into affordable housing, the North Philadelphia housing plan, and related topics that provide a foundation for understanding today's housing trends. John is the author of Philadelphia Battlefields: Disruptive Campaigns and Upset Elections in a Changing City; learn about key housing topics and more at https://philadelphiabattlefields.org. 2022-03-141h 03Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.The Rise of Puerto Rican Political Power in Philadelphia: The Interview with Angel OrtizAngel Ortiz is a formal legal services attorney who because a Philadelphia City Council member. In his tenure, he helped secure power for the Puerto Rican community that remains to this day, launched the careers of future leaders that included Michael Nutter, Scott Wilds, Kevin Vaughan and current City Council member Maria Quinones-Sanchez. He also led on numerous civil rights issues that included domestic partnership, a ban on assault weapons, an inclusion of Black and Latino workers in the Building Trades. He took on the powerful and won a good number of battles. Podsters Pete and Joe also discuss...2022-01-081h 01Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW Talks With Professor Ira Harkavy, U. of Penn's Netter Center for Community Partnerships"The model of how we learn and work is all wrong; we have to do this democratically and realize everyone has knowledge and value," Ira Harkavy tells our listeners. Podsters Pete and Joe talk to Harkavy, the Associate Vice President and Founding Director of the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania. An historian with extensive experience building university-community-school partnerships, Harkavy teaches in the departments of history, urban studies, and Africana studies, and in the Graduate School of Education. As Director of the Netter Center since 1992, Harkavy has helped to develop academically based...2021-12-1959 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Growing Philadelphia Internationally - MTBW Talks with Fred DedrickFred Dedrick has spent a lifetime improving Philadelphia. From his start in community organizing in the 70s to economic development that took Philadelphia to China, Japan and Europe, Fred was involved in a part of Philly history that you won't find in the history books, but had a profound affect on the lives of its citizens and the vitality of the region. 2021-11-1656 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW Talks With David FairDavid Fair has been a leading activist in Philadelphia since the early 1970s . He provides a rich history of the human rights campaigns that focused on the City's response to the AIDS/HIV epidemic from the '70s through to the '90s. One of the leading organizers at that time, he talks about the struggles and the victories that helped the city eventually build a citywide human services network that supports people with AIDS/HIV to this day. He also talks about the birth of Philadelphia's African American power brokers, with interesting stories no one will find in...2021-10-3054 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBS Talks With Harrisburg Policy Leader Tony RossTony Ross talks to MTBW about the early 90s, sharing his 20+ years of experience in Harrisburg. He was as a staffer for the PA House Democratic Communications Office, then serving in a research capacity and then director of the Black Caucus. He eventually switched gears to become the United Way of Pennsylvania's Policy Director, and then its President.
We start off with two Eagles stories (why not!) that could be characterized as a Jeffrey Lurie origin story. Tony is a faithful Iggles fan and we thought it would be a great start of the conversation. Tony shares w...2021-09-2642 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.The 1993 Phillies - or, What Pete RemembersPodsters, this is our last episode, #32!, for season 2. Podster Pete recalls what he can remember of the Fightin' Phils of '93, a most magical season. Join us! 2021-08-1927 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.The Stinson Case - Voter Fraud in Philly, 1993Since election law is being debated nationally and locally, we thought a visit to the Stinson case of 1993 would update us on real fraud. The Stinson-Marks elections for PA State Senate had tons of drama for anyone interested in electioneering. Absentee ballots and more get discussed. Tune in. 2021-08-0318 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.ABCs Part II - What is the PPA?This is a short (10 mn) discussion on everyone's favority governmental entity - the PPA! 2021-07-2610 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.The ABCs and the XYZs ... Huh?Podsters Pete and Joe get even less serious by producing a whole episode on the alphabet as used by government. What is HUD? What is PICA? DRPA? We explain much, but certainly not all. Its a bit of fun we are having. And, we make no claim to history or journalism with this episode.
This episode marks our 31th! Thank you all for staying with us. 2021-07-2036 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Part 3: MTBW Talks to Phil GoldsmithWelcome to our final segment of our discussion with Phil Goldsmith. Phil was one of Philadelphia's most experienced and talent public servants. We start Part 3 with a discussion about Philadelphia's corporate leadership. 2021-06-2226 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Part 2: Talking to Phil Goldsmith, public servant extraordinairePart 2 starts by asking Phil about his time in corporate Philadelphia, transitioning to working in the Street Administration, and concluding with a question that will be answered in Part 3. Part 2 includes a very interesting talk of the birth of the SRC, the School Reform Commission. 2021-06-1039 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Phil Goldsmith - Public Servant Extraordinaire!MTBW talks with Phil Goldsmith, a legendary public servant for Philadelphia. Journalist, Deputy Mayor, Managing Director, CEO of the School District, Director of the Fairmount Park Commission - job titles all held by Phil Goldsmith. His contribution to our City has been enormous.
We talked to Phil for two hours. We are splitting up the discussion into multiple episodes and will release them throughout June.2021-06-0132 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Part 2 of our discussion on state politics with Niles SchoreWe continue our interview with Niles Schore, one of the brightest of lights of advocates fighting for Pennsylvania's dispossessed citizens. 2021-05-1539 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.'They Become Monsters' A Discussion with Niles SchoreNiles Schore is a longtime staffer for several of Pennsylvania's state senators, former staff of the PA Department of Public Welfare under Mayor Ed Rendell. Starting out as an attorney for various public interest legal services agencies in the 1970s, Niles was 'go-to' attorney for human service advocates who needed statewide legislation or regulations. Truly one of the unsung heroes of Pennsylvania human services movement. He worked on issues ranging from boarding homes, welfare, nursing homes, health care, and workforce development. Now retired, he has stories to tell 'out the wazoo,' as he says frequently. Insightful, funny, poignant...2021-05-1530 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.The Rising Stars of 1991 in Philly PoliticsSeason 2 continues with podsters Pete and Joe summarizing the rise of key political leaders in the early 1990s. From Rendell to Fattah, we even have a Nancy Pelosi story. This episode sets the stage to exploring the 1990s in all its glory. Join us. 2021-05-051h 06Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Civic Leadership in Greening Philadelphia-A Discussion with Arborist Hal RosnerHal Rosner is a licensed arborist and activist in the front lines of greening Philadelphia. He is co-host of the Philly-centric 'Plant a Trillion Trees' podcast; yes, we encourage you to listen at any of your favorite podcast sites. Podsters Pete and Joe discuss with Hal who is leading the effort to plant and preserve the city's tree canopy and why that is important for everyone. 2021-04-0834 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.'The World in an Untidy Place; it doesn't like people going around tidying up things." A Conversation with Labor Leader Lou AgrePolitics in the real. Podsters Pete and Joe talk to friend, Tuesday night basketball organizer and labor leader Lou Agre about Irish Whiskey, the 1990s City Council members, the Philly shipyard, Robert Moses, John Street, labor history, the future of Ward politics, and much more. A hellava discussion. Join us. 2021-03-1147 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.A Talk With John Kromer on his book "Philadelphia Battlefields, Disruptive Campaigns and Upset Elections in a Changing City"Pete and Joe talk to former Philadelphia Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development John Kromer about how some candidates outmaneuver the party machinery and win office. Kromer's book covers the campaigns of Ed Rendell for District Attorney, Chaka Fattah for Congress, Maria Quinones-Sanchez for City Council, and Rebecca Rhynhart for City Controller, four upsets over the party structure. Kromer is an engaging, knowledgeable story teller who elucidates Philadelphia political history from an inside-outside perspective. This 46-minute podcast offers a positive outlook for Philadelphia's future as Kromer describes what may be a new wave of political leadership. 2021-02-2746 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.More Info on Pennsylvania's Prisons and Prison Reform with Angus LoveAngus Love worked more than 30 years for justice reform. He shares a lot of stories of Pennsylvania's and Philadelphia's struggles with managing its prison population and reforming bad practices. 2021-02-1649 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Saving Philadelphia - the Story of PICASeason 2 of MTBW starts off with a little known history lesson and profiles in courage. In the early 90s, Philly was $3.25 billion in debt and Wall Street would not loan money. Bankruptcy was imminent. The federal government was not in the mood to bail out cities.
We start Season 2 with a background story, and origin story, so to speak. Episode 1 covers the birth of the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, better known as PICA.
Before you hit fast forward, know that this story is a real-life story where legislators had to pull up their big boy an...2021-02-0134 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.How to be Judge in Philly - with Retired Judge Mark BernsteinPodster Pete Berson interviews retired Judge Mark Bernstein to learn about the in's and out's of becoming a judge in Philadelphia. Retired from Common Pleas Court, Judge Bernstein shares an amazing number of stories on what it takes. And these stories are amazing - you won't find these in the newspapers. Join us for MTBW's 20th episode of Season 1. 2020-12-291h 04Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.The Finish of 'Summing it thru the 80s in Philly...Who was busier than a one-leg guy in an ass kicking contest? Name the 76'ers first found picks during the 80s! Why was traffic court an issue? Remember those Phillies at the end of the 80s? Who yelped for Welp?
This episode finishes our summation of the 80s in Philly. We cover a huge variety of issues, from sports to politics to movies and more.
This episode gets us closer to ending Season 1. Check it out. Share with friends. 2020-12-1550 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.An insider's perspective on Philadelphia before the resurrection of the 1990s - MTBW With Michael MaschHere is an insiders view of history of Philadelphia before the resurrection that began in the 1990s. Michael Masch was one of the first ever City Council Technical staff in the 1980s. He moved on to become the Budget Director for Mayor and then Governor Ed Rendell, with stints as CFO at Penn and at the School District of Philadelphia. He was in the room where it happens, as the song from Hamilton sings. Mike talks to Pete and Joe about the 80s and sets the stage for the 1990s. Fascinating inside history. This episodes marks the 17th episode wi...2020-12-081h 07Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Part 3 - Summing it through the 80s in PhiladelphiaFrom '84 to '86. We cover Septa to Reggie White and the glory years of Buddy Ryan's Eagles, 76'ers lose to the Celtics in '85, Phils and Flyers and some Wilson Goode politics and more. 2020-11-1928 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Part 2: Sum of the 80s from the Philadelphia Journal to the Reading TerminalThis is second part of a series of short vignettes of stuff from Philadelphia's 1980s. This segment features blather and banter on a wide range of topics, sports, movies made in Philly, some politics and sights and sounds of the city. 2020-11-1924 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Summing through the 80s in Philadelphia - the sports + politics seriesMTBW'ers Pete Berson and Joe Willard are joined by journalist Mike Freeman to summarize the 1980s politics and sports in Philadelphia as they wrap up the 80s before plunging into the 1990s. Sports championships and failures, mobsters and roofers, political scandal, we cover most it as we breeze through the 80s. This will be a special 3-part series -- it took us 29 minutes to get from 1980 to 1981!. We start off with a question - where were you on April Fools day 1985? 2020-11-1829 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.End of the 80s in PhillyEpisode 13 marks the end of Season 1. We drop Curt Flood, Jimmy Tayoun, Rev. Bill Gray, some mob stuff, some Fog Bowl stuff, and announce our guests for Season 2. Check it out. 2020-10-2243 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Journalist Lynette Hazelton Discusses Her Article on Poverty and Philadelphia's MayorsJournalist Lynette Hazelton joins our podsters to discuss her article in the Philadelphia Magazine "For 40 Years, Philly Mayors Have Promised to End Poverty. For 40 Years, I’ve Watched Them Fail," published September 2, 2020.
Ms. Hazelton interviewed Mayors Goode, Street, Rendell and Nutter to learn how their views on how poverty affected their Administrations. The conversation with the podsters looks at education, loss of jobs, Federalism and other factors that challenged the Mayor's responses. 2020-10-0658 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.Unions and Philly Politics - a frank discussion with Labor Leader Lou AgrePodcasters Peter Berson and Joe Willard record this episode from the New Ridge Brewery (not a sponsor, but we like the beer) and from Zoom, featuring local labor leader and ward leader, Lou Agre. Pete and Lou have known each other for some 50 years and are quite frank in the role of unions in Philly politics. Lou also managed a pickup basketball game for 25+ years, which you will hear about. We discuss the NFL football strike, unions role in building a pathway to the middle class, health insurance, race, changing neighborhoods and more. 2020-09-0536 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.1987 - Part II - Mayoral Election and other stuff - how did we get through this?1987 was a hellava year. 2020-08-0545 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW- 1987: Setting the Stage of the Mayoral ElectionThe prequel to the 1987 Mayoral Election, we discuss key issues: from the Flyers to the Liberty Place Fiasco, back to the Mob, a story of Ed Bacon, and a postscript of Earnie Edwards. Join podcasters Peter Berson, Mike Freeman, and Joe Willard explore Philly politics from 1980 to the present. This episode sets the stage for the next podcast that will discuss the unique Mayoral election in Philly politics. 2020-07-261h 00Money Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW - 1986 Part 1: From Heidnik to the Sinking of the Logan HomesJoin podcasters Pete Berson and Joe Willard for another exciting (because we say it is) episode. We feature the gruesome details of Gary Heidnik and the sinking homes of the Logan neighborhood. 2020-07-2231 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.1986 - The Ernie Edwards Fiasco to the Boom-Boom SistersRemember the housing developer of the house built post MOVE disaster? City Council's Boom Boom Sisters? 1986 was a mess of a year in Philadelphia. Podsters Pete and Joe are joined by guest Mike Freeman, former city editor of the Daily News. 2020-06-2635 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.1981 - The Year in Perspectivea review of the City's political issues and leadership of 1981. Broken campaign promises, broken schools, deficits, soaring poverty, and other cheery notes. Finishes with movies and TV shows made in Philly and the status of our sports teams. We got it all. 2020-06-2426 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW - Environmental Discussion featuring guest Hal RosnerMTBW's Peter Berson discusses some environmental issues with Hal Rosner, acclaimed arborist and horticulturist. Included are the beginnings of Philly's greening projects and community gardening, PA Horticultural Society leading communities to add trees, window boxes, clean up vacant lots, and more. 2020-06-1715 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.The Introduction - Money Talks, Bullshit Walks!Philadelphia politics from 1980 to the present. The good(e), the bad, the corrupt, the inane, its all here. Wretching poverty, gentrification, bombing citizens, failing schools, the Mafia, a sports-manic population, the worst civic body on the planet, who would want to be the Mayor of the City and more? If anything, its entertaining. Podcasters Peter Berson and Joe Willard go down memory lane to recall Philadelphia's charming Mayors and civic leaders. Delivered as non-news, non-history, lots of name dropping, some humor, a conversation common at most taprooms with two guys drinking beer and remembering just enough but, maybe not e...2020-05-2718 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW Discuss 1980s Politico Fiascos with Guest Mike Freeman, former City Editor for Philly Daily NewsAbscam. MOVE. Unions Annoying Mayors and more. MTBW podcasters Peter Berson and Joe Willard talk with former Daily News City Editor Mike Freeman. Mike reminisce are early and mid 1980s key stories. 2020-05-1733 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBF - 1982 Part 2!!!!!We're live, we're live - Part 2! Philly podcasters Peter Berson and sidekick Joe Willard review the wild times of 1982 in Philly politics. Fist fights among City Council persons to the Mumia tradegy. A few laments on Philly sports, too. 2020-05-1520 minMoney Talks and Bullshit Walks: Philadelphia Politics from 1980 to the Present.MTBW- 1982, Part 1Hollywood on Schulykill ... good government! bad government! its all here. Mayor does some good things. White flight, growing poverty. Lots of digressions. 2020-03-2917 min