Podcasts about Montgomery County

Students are leading the charge against antisemitism through peer-to-peer education. Montgomery County, which has one of the country's largest Jewish populations, has seen a steep uptick in antisemitic incidents in recent years.

The Associated Press has declared the Pennsylvania Senate Race for Dave McCormick over Bob Casey, while Senator Casey still has not conceded. There is controversy over how ballots in some counties are being counted. The Washington Post wrote an editorial about this, "Democrats thumb their nose at the rule of law in Pennsylvania." Michael welcomes Neil Makhija, Montgomery County, PA Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Elections, to offer his side of the story. Original air date 18 November 2024.

Get the book, Equity-Based Leadership: Leveraging Complexity to Transform School Systems Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn About The Author Dr. Joshua Starr is an experienced educational leader who has served as the Managing Partner of the Center for Model Schools, the CEO of PDK International, and as superintendent in Montgomery County, Maryland and Stamford, Connecticut. He is a graduate of the Harvard Urban Superintendents' program. He is the author of Equity-Based Leadership: Leveraging Complexity to Transform School Systems.

A proposed hydroelectric project near the Susquehanna River is still awaiting word from a federal regulator on whether it can move forward. With the arrival of colder weather, Pennsylvanians struggling to pay utility bills will once again be able to apply for assistance.  Starting next year, more older Pennsylvanians can apply for food assistance. New federal guidelines expand who's eligible for the state's Senior Food Box Program.  The Lancaster Country Day school will be under new leadership soon. It's parting ways with its head of school, and board president. The moves come in the wake of a lawsuit filed by parents angry at the Manheim Township school's handling of allegations that a former student used artificial intelligence to generate fake nude images of nearly 50 female classmates. A man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities allege he tried to grab a Montgomery County police officer's gun from its holster and the weapon went off, wounding the officer. Pittsburgh's Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals as the Steelers topped Baltimore 18-16 in an AFC North slugfest..Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textUnlock the secrets to maintaining mental wellness during the holiday season with insights from Dr. Keisha Davis, Montgomery County's health officer. We tackle the challenges posed by shorter days and colder weather. Dr. Davis shares practical strategies like keeping a routine, soaking up sunlight, and considering vitamin D supplements to keep your spirits high. Learn how to spot when a low mood might evolve into more severe depression and the importance of reaching out for professional support when needed.We also delve into the art of mindful eating, encouraging you to savor each bite of holiday meals and suggest simple yet effective ways to stay physically active despite the chilly weather.Embrace this festive season with a balance of health, wealth, and joy, supported by our insights and advice. Stay informed, cherish your loved ones, and come away with practical strategies to enjoy a healthy and joyful holiday period.

In episode 48 of the Law in the Family podcast, co-hosts Aaron D. Weems and Jennifer Ryan speak with current Chair of the PBA Family Law Section Missy Boyd. She talks about her goals for her tenure, and the upcoming Winter and Summer Section meetings. Missy Boyd is a founding partner of Boyd & Early Family Law. She is the current Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, as well as the Chair of the Family Justice Advisory Board of Montgomery County, which works to improve the Family Court system. Missy is certified as a Family Law Arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. ABOUT THE HOSTS Aaron D. Weems, is a partner and family law attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP in Blue Bell, PA. Jennifer Ryan is a partner at Boyd & Early Family Law in Blue Bell, PA. She focuses her practice on all aspects of family and matrimonial law including pre and post-nuptial agreements, divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, alimony and protection from abuse matters. *audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo

Bobbi, who lives in Montgomery County, Maryland, reached out as an ally to the adoptee community. After we chatted, she realized something important about her own journey.She shared her tale of generational kinship adoption, the heartbreaking discovery that her beloved granny had likely endured an assault, and the DNA discoveries of multiple adoptees who were placed from her own family tree. This is Bobbie's Journey. Who Am I Really?Who Am I Really? Website Share Your StoryDamon's story Find the show on:InstagramFacebookAppleYouTubeSpotifyGoogleTuneIn StitcherPlayer FMPodbean

Dive into sustainable impact with Dave Feldman, a visionary in social and environmental change. Dave, the Executive Director of Bethesda Green, shares insights on how businesses, nonprofits, and community members can work together to create lasting impact through sustainability initiatives. Explore Bethesda Green's unique model that combines education, business incubation, and innovative community projects to address complex environmental and social issues. Community-driven impact can be scalable and effective in creating sustainable solutions. Dave emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts in solving today's challenges. Key Takeaways: The Holistic Approach to Sustainability: Dave describes sustainability as an interconnected system that includes people, planet, and profit. He stresses the importance of looking beyond individual impact to consider the broader implications of our choices on the environment and society. Bethesda Green's Mission: Bethesda Green provides a collaborative space where businesses, government officials, and nonprofits work together to advance sustainable practices and environmental consciousness. Engaging Underserved Communities: Dave highlights how Bethesda Green is extending its reach to underserved areas in Montgomery County, emphasizing that sustainability initiatives should be inclusive and address the unique challenges communities face. Virtues Matter & Personal Wellbeing: Beyond his work with Bethesda Green, Dave and his wife founded Virtues Matter, a nonprofit dedicated to personal and professional growth.  Inspirational Moments: [00:28] – Dave introduces the concept of a brand-building approach to sustainability, emphasizing the need to educate, incubate, and initiate sustainable practices within communities. [02:58] – Wendie and Dave discuss how businesses can create impact by focusing on community-driven solutions, addressing both environmental and social issues in meaningful ways. [22:14] – Dave shares valuable advice on how nonprofits and social enterprises can focus on content distribution and repurposing to maximize outreach and engagement. [30:45] – Dave dives into Bethesda Green's focus on engaging underserved communities and providing sustainable solutions to meet their unique challenges. Meet Our Guest - Dave Feldman: Dave is a social entrepreneur and passionate advocate for sustainability, community development, and systems change.  He is currently Executive Director of Bethesda Green, a nationally recognized 'best practice' community hub and green business incubator designed to promote sustainable living practices, build a green economy and reduce our collective impact in the DMV. Dave and his wife, Dara are co-founders of Virtues Matter, a 501(c)(3) that helps positively impact the way people think, speak and act in all areas of their lives. He led development of the Virtues Cards App, a tool to help people strengthen character qualities such as kindness, resilience, gratitude and creativity. Website: Bethesda Green LinkedIn: Dave Feldman Inside Scoop: Bethesda Green's approach to sustainability is rooted in community-driven impact and collective efforts. Dave emphasizes that sustainable change requires collaboration across sectors, and that nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders all have a role to play. With their mission to educate, incubate, and initiate, Bethesda Green is at the forefront of bringing people together to address environmental and social issues.  Important Links: Join the Social Impact Level Up Collective for community and support: Social Impact Level Up Collective DIYers dream—explore templates and FREE resources for growth: Learning Paths Discover more episodes of the Social Impact Level Up Podcast: Podcast Page Podcast audio/video management by Podcast Abundance. Find out more at www.podcastabundance.com/services --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/social-impact-level-up/support

2 - Jeff Bartos, Trump Campaigner here in Pennsylvania, joins us in-studio today. What was the hardest part of the job? This vote showed that this country is craving massive change, and Trump's campaign trickled down ballot in order to get Republicans back into power. How are people who were lifelong Democrats vote blue after this disaster of an administration? Jeff likens it to being like a Cowboys fan. The Jewish vote turned purple due to the anti-semitism rampant within the country, as well as Trump's support for Israel. What about Josh Shapiro's stance on Israel broke his heart? Will Jeff be a part of the upcoming Trump Presidential team? 210 - Money Melody 215 - Winner? Laurie is pumped to win! 220 - Your calls 235 - Bucks County DA Jennifer Schorn joins us today. How did this event to protect our catalytic converters come to be? This event ended up being a huge deterrent for thieves because it allows for catalytic converters to be tracked by law enforcement and for scrappers to turn away the metal because it's stolen. Is Bucks County seeing any organized, elaborate thefts like they see in New York city and Montgomery County? Jennifer details how these problems must be stopped by finding and arresting the masterminds behind this. 250 - Lightning Round!

12 - Dom kicks off today's show with the news that Matt Gaetz has been nominated to be Trump's Attorney General and the subsequent backlash that pick has received. 1205 - Is the “truth” getting in the way of progress? Will Congress hold up the Gaetz nomination? Will this crop of cabinet candidates be loyal to Trump unlike 2016. 1215 - Side - fashion style that should never come back 1220 - Your calls on the Matt Gaetz appointment. 1240 - Continuing with your feedback on Matt Gaetz and side question answers. 1250 - Jimmy Matthews has to pay the piper now that Trump has won the Presidency. Is ripped jeans a good look? 1 - Congressman Jim Jordan joins the program coming off some major wins all across the Senate. What are the Day 1 priorities of the administration now that they have all the majorities? What will be the policies of border control? The Democrats need their “come to Jesus” moment after debacles like FEMA in North Carolina. What will happen to the Department of Education? What will be a big thing that Republicans will pursue with control of all three of the White House, Senate, and House? 120 - Getting heated with your calls. 135 - Beth Ann Rosica joins us today to discuss our children and the problems they face. What did these election results say about the priorities of Americans as it relates to their kids? Where does Josh Shapiro stand on the transgender push that CHOP endorses? If the transgender movement had started 5-10 years ago, the feminist movement would have never allowed it. But because it is embedded in the current liberal ideology, people are afraid to speak out against it. 150 - Dan time, Central Bucks School Board meeting time. Some interesting words from the Board's Vice President. Don't lead with safety, lead with unfairness! 2 - Jeff Bartos, Trump Campaigner here in Pennsylvania, joins us in-studio today. What was the hardest part of the job? This vote showed that this country is craving massive change, and Trump's campaign trickled down ballot in order to get Republicans back into power. How are people who were lifelong Democrats vote blue after this disaster of an administration? Jeff likens it to being like a Cowboys fan. The Jewish vote turned purple due to the anti-semitism rampant within the country, as well as Trump's support for Israel. What about Josh Shapiro's stance on Israel broke his heart? Will Jeff be a part of the upcoming Trump Presidential team? 210 - Money Melody 215 - Winner? Laurie is pumped to win! 220 - Your calls 235 - Bucks County DA Jennifer Schorn joins us today. How did this event to protect our catalytic converters come to be? This event ended up being a huge deterrent for thieves because it allows for catalytic converters to be tracked by law enforcement and for scrappers to turn away the metal because it's stolen. Is Bucks County seeing any organized, elaborate thefts like they see in New York city and Montgomery County? Jennifer details how these problems must be stopped by finding and arresting the masterminds behind this. 250 - Lightning Round!

October 31, 2024 This episode includes an interview with Dr. Diane Kern, a psychotherapist, and Valarie E. Davis, JD, who are both ardent advocates for social justice. Vernon and his guests explore the development of Being Well While Black, an initiative established at the onset of the COVID pandemic to offer resources aiding the community in coping with COVID, and its progression to create the Nonpartisan 2024 Black Voter Guides for the Washington Metro Area. Dr. Diane Kern, a licensed psychologist in the Washington Metro Area, brings over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, life coaching, workshop facilitation, and consultation across diverse groups. She frequently leads expert talks and workshops on mental health and wellness. Through her "Happy and Healthy U" series, Dr. Kern combines expertise with a personal philosophy to inspire positive life changes. Her warm interpersonal style combined with her expert facilitation skills encourage engagement, skill building and the motivation to embark on positive change. Author of Go Forward to Work! Dr. Kern provides guidance on finding fulfilling careers that promote happiness and success. Her commitment to social justice inspired her to co-found Being Well While Black (BWWB) with Valarie Eiland Davis in 2020, an initiative to support well-being and Black voter empowerment. Under the auspices of Being Well While Black, the Nonpartisan Black Voter Guide Project was developed. Diane also leads the DC team for BWWB's 2024 Nonpartisan Black Voter Guide and chairs the local Greater DC National Action Network Voter Empowerment Committee. Valarie Eiland Davis, JD, is the co-founder of Being Well While Black and the founder of Life and Legacy, a service and product provider that assists individuals and families in successfully managing life transitions. Additionally, Valerie serves as an education equity consultant and is the Convenor of "The Black Coalition For Excellence in Education," an advocacy group for education equity that evolved from the Montgomery County team of Being Well While Black. She dedicates her tireless advocacy for justice to the service of women, children, and Black communities globally.

Kelli Price, Registered Nurse (RN) at Women & Infants Hospital and member of Service Employees Internation Union (SEIU) 1199 New England, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) union staff has already faced from management. She also discussed how these led to an informational picket earlier this week that included more than 1,000 staff at the Rhode Island hospital. Kelly Yeaney, President, and Jeff Hasty, Vice President nominee, from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Dayton Public Service Union (AFSCME DPSU) Local 101, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Local and the unique challenges during contract negotiations with Montgomery County in Ohio.

This week we are live from the Community Trust Bank Studios: 1st hour: Montgomery County Volleyball Coach Bradley Craycraft with Seniors Tia Terpening and Sara Zink.     Join us for an action-packed episode!   This is a podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch, Adam Muncy, and Daron Stephens. If you would like to help the show!   Cash App: fromc2cpc    Paypal: corner2cornerpc@gmail.com   Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms. https://www.tiktok.com/@fromcorner2corner?lang=en   https://twitter.com/corner2cornerpc   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1CVW5JlWWXRJLUWzuJc6g   www.fromcorner2corner.com

A Montgomery County man has died from his injuries after being hit by a car trying to cross Viers Mill Road from the median Frederick County Councilman Steve McKay calls on the electric grid operator to stop the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Frederick County Delegate Jesse Pippy addresses the multi-billion dollar Maryland budget deficit  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Rhonda Belle Martin, a mother, a wife, and a combination of the two (you read that right…), also nicknamed the Redheaded Hellcat. This woman took 1940s Alabama news outlets by storm. Join us as we jump into a TTC classic to kick off our post-spooky season. Tea of the Day: Schisandra Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources:“11 Highlights of 1907.” By: the Editors of Publications International, Ltd., How Stuff Works, https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/11-highlights-of-1907.htmOn This Day, “Historical Events in 1907.” https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1907Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51985040/rhonda_belle-martin) accessed October 21, 2024), memorial page for Mrs Rhonda Belle Thomley Martin (4 Nov 1906–11 Oct 1957), Find a Grave Memorial ID 51985040, citing Montgomery Memorial Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Cheryl Thomley Rush (contributor 47780773)“Arsenic Murder Charged, Many Thought Victims.” The Evening Times (UP), Sat, Mar 10, 1956, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/292305373/“8 Arsenic Murders Laid to a “Hellcat.” Daily News (UP), Sat, Mar 10, 1956, Page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/455068088/“Bodies Exhumed.” The York Dispatch, Tue, Mar 13, 1956, Page 17, https://www.newspapers.com/image/614501236/“Confessed Poisoner Waived to Grand Jury.” Birmingham Post-Herald, Thu, Mar 15, 1956, Page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/image/793848987/“Bud Martin is Recovering at Biloxi Center.” Sun Herald, Tue, Mar 20, 1956, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/742205796/Waitress Facing Trial Today in Mass Murders.” The Montgomery Advertiser, Mon, Jun 04, 1956, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/262323780/“Poisoner Murderer Sentenced to die.” The Huntsville Times, Wed, Jun 06, 1956, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/554402033/“Jury Returns Death Verdict for Waitress In Poison Case.” The Montgomery Advertiser, Tue, Jun 05, 1956, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/262324152/“While Awaiting Appeal–Doomed Poison Slayer Beautifies Jail Chapel.” Birmingham Post-Herald, Tue, Nov 27, 1956, Page 15, https://www.newspapers.com/image/792989676/“Court Upholds Death Sentence Waitress.” The Birmingham News, Thu, Mar 14, 1957, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/574565822/“Mrs. Martin's Plea Up Today.” The Montgomery Advertiser, Wed, Oct 09, 1957, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/256319473/“Mrs. Martin's Life Ends In Kilby's Electric Chair.” The Montgomery Advertiser, Fri, Oct 11, 1957, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/256321493/“Gives Science Body: ‘Find why I killed.'” The Star-Ledger, Sat, Oct 12, 1957, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/1108278589/“Post-Mortem Study Request is Ignored.” The Roanoke Times, Sun, Oct 13, 1957, Page 54, https://www.newspapers.com/image/914678868/“Toxic Endings: When Poison is the Murder Weapon.” By Crystal Ponti, A&E True Crime Blog: Stories & News, Interview with Joni Johnston, November 23, 2020, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/murder-by-poison“A Psychological Profile of a Poisoner.” By Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D., Reviewed by Ekua Hagan, Psychology Today, Posted July 9, 2012, https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-human-equation/201207/a-psychological-profile-of-a-poisoner

Maryland ponders the consequences of elections. Apple Ballot makes a clean sweep in Montgomery County school board races and the teachers' union roars. In Calvert County, a racially-charged Halloween decoration appears to be adjacent to school board politics. How election officials responded to coordinated bomb threats during the counting phase. The curious case of non-citizen voting in DC. And more. Music by Sting Pain Index.

Happy Friday! Our show wakes up very early and we love our coffee! What's the most desperate thing you've done for a cup of coffee.? Callers share special moments they wish they enjoyed more. A Montgomery County police officer who lost his legs when a reckless driver hit him on patrol, is back to work. Plus, we get the answer to our Nearly Impossible Question!

Send us a textSunil Dasgupta, the voice behind the popular podcast "I Hate Politics," takes us on his journey from a school board election defeat to finding his voice through podcasting. Encouraged by his wife and a friend, Sunil transformed his political frustrations into a powerful platform, launching his show in February 2021. Now with over 230 episodes and counting, he passionately discusses the necessity of politics in everyday life. Switching gears, we explore the rising enthusiasm for ball hockey in Montgomery County. Ben Berger enthusiastically shares his passion for the sport, highlighting its accessibility and the growing community spirit it fosters. From the NBHL Maryland Tier 3 League to the DC Youth Ball Hockey League, learn about the affordable and inclusive opportunities these leagues offer for players of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious newcomer, this segment reveals why ball hockey is capturing the hearts of many in the area.

As election day nears, Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, are zeroing in on Pennsylvania, which has the largest Jewish community among the battleground states. Aaron Troodler, editor of the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent, breaks down what's influencing Jewish voter sentiment in Pennsylvania, from economic and social issues to the U.S.-Israel relationship amid rising antisemitism and Israel's defensive war against Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah.  AJC is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. AJC neither supports nor opposes candidates for elective office. The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: with Hen Mazzig, Einat Admony, and more. People of the Pod:  Sinwar Eliminated: What Does This Mean for the 101 Hostages Still Held by Hamas? From Doña Gracia to Deborah Lipstadt: What Iconic Jewish Women Can Teach Us Today The Nova Music Festival Survivor Saved by an 88-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. __ Transcript of Conversation with Aaron Troodler: Manya Brachear Pashman:   It's the home stretch leading up to election day for the presidential campaigns of Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. And both campaigns see Jewish voters in seven swing states as key to a potential victory. These seven swing states are swarming with canvassers, knocking on doors, handing out literature and engaging undecided voters in critical conversations.  Joining us for a critical conversation about the Jewish vote in one of those swing states is Aaron Troodler, editor of The Philadelphia Exponent and The Washington Jewish Week.  Aaron, welcome to People of the Pod. Aaron Troodler:   Thank you, Manya, it's a pleasure to be here. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Aaron, you live in the Philadelphia area and have your finger on the political pulse there. Everyone's talking about the impact of Pennsylvania's voters. What makes Pennsylvania so key?  Aaron Troodler:   So I think they're going to have a very significant influence. There are a lot of people saying these days that the path to the presidency runs through Pennsylvania, and I do think that there's a degree of truth to that.  But in fact, I believe that the path to the presidency may very well run through the Jewish community, not just in Pennsylvania, but more specifically, in the greater Philadelphia area. Manya Brachear Pashman:   How much of an influence are they going to have in this election? Aaron Troodler:   Ballpark, the Jewish population in Pennsylvania is estimated somewhere between 400,000, a little bit north of that figure. Of that 400,000 and change, it's estimated that approximately 300,000 or so are of voting age. And when you take into account that in 2020, Joe Biden beat then-President Donald Trump only by about 80,000 votes cast in Pennsylvania.  And then, if you look back to 2016, Donald Trump won by only about 44,000 votes. We're talking about very slim margins here, and the outsized influence of the greater Jewish community is really going to shine through in this election. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Now, are you talking about Philadelphia city proper, or suburban Philadelphia? Is there a difference in how the two vote?  Aaron Troodler:   Great question, Manya, focusing primarily on suburban Pennsylvania. You have, for example, in 2019, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia–and I know this goes back five years, but it's the most recent data we have–did a population study, a community profile. And they looked at basically five counties, give or take, including Philadelphia County, which includes the city, but also 4 suburban counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery.  And approximately at that point– again, dating back five years–but there are approximately 195,000 Jewish households at the time. And that number has grown over the past several years. I won't be able to really quantify it, because we don't have the actual data, but it's a significant number.  And you know, when you take into account that Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, which is represented by Madeleine Dean, it's mostly Montgomery County, which is suburban Philadelphia County. It's got the largest Jewish population in the state, in terms of congressional districts. It's very significant.  And then the second largest is Pennsylvania's first congressional district, which is represented by Brian Fitzpatrick. And again, there are about 40,000 Jewish adults in that district. 54,000 or so, give or take, in the Montgomery County area. We're talking about big numbers.  And I think what's happening now is just by virtue of where we are as a Jewish community, whether it be antisemitism, and being very cognizant of the frightening rise of antisemitism, whether it be on college campuses, city streets, social media platforms. People are very mindful of that, and rightfully so.  And then when you throw into the equation the current situation involving Israel and the reverberations felt around the world just resulting from the Israel-Hamas war post-October 7, the Jewish community, I think, is mobilized now, perhaps even more than ever, to make their voices heard. And to do that, they would be going and voting and making their voices heard through their choices in the election. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You just mentioned the rise of antisemitism. What issues are guiding the Jewish vote? Because I know in years past, concerns about the economy have really steered the Jewish vote. Is that still true in the 2024 election? Aaron Troodler:   It's an interesting point you raise Manya, because I think historically, the Jewish community, and I'm over-generalizing by saying the Jewish community. Obviously, it's comprised of several denominations who historically have had potentially different political leanings. But I think a lot of the domestic issues, whether it be the economy, reproductive rights, taxes, immigration, I mean, I think all these things are on people's radar screens.  However, I think there is a particular emphasis now on Israel. I think that is front and center. I know historically in the Orthodox community, that has been the case. I think that has carried over to the conservative community, the reform community, other communities. And I think the survival of the Jewish state and the health and strength of the US-Israel relationship is paramount to Jewish voters. Not to the exclusion of the other issues that we're talking about on the domestic front.  But I think people are viewing this election through a different lens, just by virtue of the circumstances that we're discussing, that our brethren in Israel are facing. And I think that is really informing people's votes, whether it be for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. And that's a whole other conversation we could have, but I think that that really is front and center, maybe not the sole factor, but most certainly a primary factor.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   So how does that translate? I mean, many believe that the Biden administration has been quite supportive of Israel. Others believe it has not been supportive enough. Aaron Troodler:   Right. Well, I think the answer depends on who you ask. I think there is a very strong case to be made that the Biden administration and Kamala Harris was obviously a pivotal part of that administration, has been supportive of Israel, and I think there's a lot of conversation that centers around President Biden's response and reaction to October 7, particularly in the immediate aftermath of the Hamas attacks, and how he handled it at that time. I think on the other side of the equation you have people pointing to Donald Trump's presidency and saying, Hey, he perhaps might be the best president that the Jewish community, slash Israel, has ever had, just by virtue of some of the things he did while he was in office.  I think this is all leading to a very spirited debate, a very robust conversation about people who feel very passionate, you know, A or B. And I don't know that there's all that much consensus. I think people that are supportive of Kamala Harris are adamant and positive that she will be best for Israel. And conversely, people who are on the other side of the coin and feel that Donald Trump is their chosen candidate are making the same choice for Donald Trump.  So I don't know that there's a particular answer to that question, but I do firmly believe that that has become a defining issue for the Jewish community. And it's just remarkable to me that people, perhaps I'm over generalizing, you know, 50% of the population is saying, you know, she is absolutely, unquestionably, the best friend that we've had and will have, and then you have the same people saying similar things about Donald Trump.  So it's hard to quantify, but I do think that it has really, really become pervasive, meaning the notion of Israel and the central role that is playing this election, it's absolutely pivotal. And people are, I think, are really making their choices on who to support based on their assessment of those issues.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Just to clarify, you said the same people are saying that about Trump. You meant the same percentage of people, right? Aaron Troddler:   Correct, give or take. The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) has done a poll, and they found, you know, over 70% of the Jewish community is supporting Kamala Harris, as opposed to 20-25% for Donald Trump. You have polls, you have data from the Republican Jewish Coalition that shows that half the voters are supporting Donald Trump. These figures are bouncing around. I mean, obviously we've seen in the past polls definitely have value to them, but I think the real test, the real result, won't be really known until election day. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You mentioned denominational differences, but what about generational differences? Are younger Jewish voters leaning toward a particular candidate, or toward particular issues that are different than the ones that concern older voters? Aaron Troodler:   Great question. I'm personally not seeing it. I have young adult children, let's call them, who are invested in terms of who they're voting for. You have people that I encounter that are on the opposite end of the spectrum, perhaps in their golden years, who are very opinionated in terms of who they want to vote for.  I think what's, you know, an interesting thing here, and again, it's not really, I don't know if it's quantifiable by denomination. But I think another thing that is important to mention, Manya, is, you still have, I know we're only several days prior to election day. There's still a healthy amount of people that are, I think, truly undecided. I think a lot of people, particularly in the Jewish community, that I've spoken with and encountered, are really torn.  In Pennsylvania we are getting an absolute barrage of campaign mail, TV ads, canvassers knocking on doors. There's a lot of that, particularly in the Philadelphia suburbs, and a good amount of those, again, I know they're targeting the Jewish community, focus on Israel and antisemitism. And you look at a piece of mail for one particular candidate, and it makes it sound like the other one is the devil. And then flip the coin and it's the opposite for the other candidate. I think people are really trying to cut through the noise and get to the heart of the matter and make their own assessment. You can't really focus on the demographics in terms of age and whatnot.  I think it's an across the board issue that people are focusing on. The people who are pro-Trump are pro-Trump, the people who are pro-Harris are pro-Harris, and then you have this whole sliver in the middle that I think are truly undecided. Even with the election looming large. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Is that just because they're getting conflicting messages, and they're just easily swayed one way or the other, and therefore they're torn, or are they waiting for something? Are they waiting for some deciding factor to reveal itself? Aaron Troodler:   I'm actually not sure if it's either. I don't know that they're waiting for something per se, because if they are, that quote, unquote thing may never come and they have to make a determination. I do feel that there are some in the Jewish community, and I think the Harris campaign has acknowledged this in events that they've had featuring the Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, who obviously is Jewish, who would become the first Jewish first spouse.  But there's been an acknowledgement by renowned and well known surrogates of the Harris campaign that there are some reservations in the Jewish community. They're not giving credence to those hesitations that people might have, in terms of Kamala Harris and her position on Israel, or what that might look like. They're just acknowledging that it's there, and they recognize that they have to speak to that issue.  I think on the flip side of the coin, you have people who are looking at Donald Trump, and say, oh he moved the embassy to Jerusalem, and he recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and he said that the settlements in the West Bank are not illegal, you know, per se under international law. And people are looking at those and they say, Wow, he did some great stuff.  And then those same people may look at Donald Trump as a candidate and say, Is he the best person for our country? And that's a determination that they're trying to make, and I think are having a lot of trouble doing so just because of the different packed factors that are kind of pulling and tugging at them in different directions.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   I want to go back to the Israel-Hamas war. What about that war are people thinking about when it comes to supporting a candidate? In other words, are they looking at the 101 hostages that are still in captivity, and what the candidates are saying, or how they're treating that situation? Or are they looking at humanitarian aid issues when it comes to Gaza? What are they looking at? Aaron Troodler:   Manya, I think they're looking at all of that, and I think that's all factoring into the equation and the decision making process. And this is where I believe the vice president might be at a little bit of a disadvantage, because she's a prominent member of the current administration, whereas Donald Trump is no longer the president at the moment. And so they're looking at actions of the administration and parsing each move and each statement. And whether or not that moves the needle, I don't know. But I do think that she has a harder hurdle to overcome vis a vis those issues, because people are really looking at statements that she's made, whether it be about the humanitarian aid that you referred to reaching Gaza and the need for that to happen. People are looking to statements that the President, perhaps, has made relative to Israel and their response. And on and off over the past year, there have been a number of times when, reportedly, the US has cautioned Israel or advised Israel not to proceed down a certain path. There's been talk about weapon shipments and delays and stuff of that nature. And I think all of those are issues that Kamala Harris has to contend with, just by virtue of association.  And I think there's a lot of folks in the community saying, you know, what would a Harris presidency look like? You know, we know what a Trump presidency looks like vis a vis Israel. What would the Harris presidency look like?  I will say, you know, the President, the Vice President, has seemingly been very supportive of Israel on the issue of antisemitism. Obviously, the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism that was unveiled by this current administration was heralded by people as a very necessary move. And I know, obviously the Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, was intimately involved in that as well.  All those things, I think, are factoring into people's decision making process. It's a very complicated decision for many people. And I think that's really something that the Vice President is, I think trying to work through. How does she carve out her own path, and what does that path look like? Manya Brachear Pashman:   How influential is Pennsylvania's Jewish Governor Josh Shapiro in this race? Aaron Troodler:   So the saga of Josh Shapiro is obviously well known at this point. He's a governor who wears his Judaism on his sleeve, very proud of it. Will often quote passages relating to Jewish thought. He talks openly about his Shabbat observances and celebrations with his family. And obviously he was seemingly, reportedly, on the cusp of the vice presidency.  I think what's interesting about Josh Shapiro, aside from his religion, is that he's universally well liked, let's call it. I think his appeal throughout Pennsylvania, it does transcend party lines in many places, just by virtue of his approach to government, his commitment to bipartisanship, and how he's been as a governor. I think there's a lot of appeal. I think the fact that he's become a primary surrogate for the Harris campaign across the country, quite frankly, but more particularly in Pennsylvania. I think people look at that, I think there's certainly a segment of the population that was definitely holding out hope that he might end up as the Vice President of the United States. But I think that you know his willingness to go out on the trail and to and to stump for Kamala Harris and to try and speak about her bona fides as a candidate, and her strengths and what she could do for the country and her vision. I think people are taking note of that, particularly the Jewish community. Whether that will sway everybody to a particular candidate, I don't know. But I definitely do know that people are taking notice of it because people are speaking about it in a favorable way. Manya Brachear Pashman:   What is he saying when he stumps for her? What is he saying to get out all those voters?  Aaron Troodler:   Well, he's trying to paint her as basically, not just the best choice, but the only choice. Obviously, he, I guess it's no secret. I don't think he's really a fan of Donald Trump, and I don't think he pulls any punches when it comes to that regard. But I think in Josh Shapiro's mind, the governor really firmly believes that the Vice President is the best person to lead this country forward.  And I think when you when you factor in all the issues, for example, we talked about domestic issues at the outset of the conversation, when you look at all those issues, and you don't only make it about Israel, there's a thought that perhaps Kamala Harris is that person, and that's the message that Josh Shapiro's trying to convey.  You know, obviously Trump supporters look at that and shake their heads, because they don't buy into that. But I think in terms of the case that he's trying to make to the voters, particularly to Jewish voters, it is a compelling case, because he's a compelling messenger. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You talked about canvassers being all over Pennsylvania, especially the greater Philadelphia area. Can you paint a scene for our listeners? I mean, do you see teams of people walking the streets? Have people knocked on your doors, rung your doorbell? Tell me what kind of things you're seeing. What you see day to day in Greater Philadelphia. Aaron Troodler:   I think I can probably measure the amount of canvassers by the number of door hangers that have been left on my front door over the past several months. There's a huge effort. You have people coming from different states. All descending on Pennsylvania. And there is a particular emphasis on the Jewish community, particularly in suburban Philadelphia.  I was covering an event for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent a number of weeks ago, where Doug Emhoff came and was the featured speaker at a Get Out The Jewish [Vote] event in a Philadelphia suburb. Ben Stiller was there, the well known actor. Senator Ben Cardin, who is the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, came up from Maryland. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the congresswoman from Florida, was there.  It's a full blown effort on the part of both campaigns to try and cultivate the Jewish vote, try to generate more Jewish support. Both sides of the coin. I think you know, the Republican Jewish Coalition has put a very significant emphasis on this election, whether it be through ads, whether it be through surrogates, whether it be through the canvassers, they're everywhere.  And I think I think it's good. I think it's not only does it underscore the importance of Philadelphia's Jewish community in in an election that literally has national implications, but it enables people. When somebody knocks on your door, if you answer the door, you can engage in a dialogue. Obviously they are slanted to a particular candidate, whether it be Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, and that's fine, but it gives voters who perhaps are still undecided at this point the opportunity to have a conversation with the folks who are knocking on their doors about the issues that are important to them.  But I think just by virtue of the sheer number of canvassers who have been kind of traversing our neighborhoods over the past several weeks, I think it's indicative of the outsized role that Philadelphia's Jewish community's playing in the presidential election. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You mentioned Governor Shapiro is kind of a surrogate for the Harris-Walz campaign. Does the Trump campaign have a surrogate in Pennsylvania or in the Philadelphia area? Aaron Troodler:   So they have people who are coming around. There's Peter Deutsch, who's a former congressman from Florida, who's a democratic congressman from Florida, came up to not just Pennsylvania, but the greater Philadelphia area, in particular, to spend several weeks. I know he was here over the Sukkot holiday. You know, they are bringing folks in because they're trying to make the case to people that look, you know, when it comes to the issues that you, the Jewish community, cares about, Donald Trump's your man.  And they are doing that, and they're trying to do it in a way that will resonate with people. And we mentioned some high profile people on the Democratic side. You know there are people on the Republican side, whether it's Congressman Deutsch, other people are coming in. The RJC has been very active in the community recently.  And in addition to official campaign surrogates, you know you have conversations happening in synagogues, you know, community institutions, where regular folks are conversing with one another. So each campaign, in addition to the, let's call them the official surrogates, you have these armies of unofficial surrogates who are talking with one another and trying to convince their peers to vote for a particular candidate. And with all the holidays that we just had on the Jewish calendar, spent a lot of time in shul, in the synagogue, and there's a lot of folks talking about the presidential election. And I'll tell you, quite frankly, there's no consensus. There are people that are absolutely pro-Trump, and they're people that are absolutely pro-Harris. And I think those folks are trying to impart to what's called the undecided people, their feelings about the campaign and their particular candidates.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   I do want to clarify for listeners, Peter Deutsch should not be confused with Ted Deutch, AJC CEO, who has not been in Pennsylvania canvassing as a surrogate for either candidate. It's a different Deutsch. But what about rabbis? How involved are rabbis getting into this campaign? How involved have they been in these conversations? Aaron Troodler:   So it's interesting. Whenever you broach the topic of politics from the pulpit, it becomes very tricky. Obviously, there's 501(c)(3) status considerations and stuff of that nature that I think rabbis are always mindful of. So what they talk about from the pulpit and how they talk about it is usually done very carefully and deliberately. That all being said, there's no question that maybe, behind the scenes, let's call it, rabbis, have very distinct opinions about this.  How that will sway congregants in their respective congregations, it's hard to know. But I do think, I think because rabbis have spent so much time over the past year, post-October 7, talking about these issues of Israel's security and survival and the things that we need to do to help Israel, this is just another step in that process. Obviously, the next President of the United States is going to play a pivotal role in Israel's future and Israel's security.  The relationship between the US and Israel is paramount, and Israel depends heavily on the United States, whether it be for the military aid, strategic aid and cooperation. And on the other side of the coin, the United States relies on Israel for many national and security considerations.  But I think because rabbis have spent so much time talking about that stuff, it's top of mind for everybody. It's at the forefront of all of our minds. And whether or not they get up from the pulpit and endorse a particular candidate, I'm not sure that's going to happen in most situations, but there's no question that rabbis are trying to convey to their congregants the importance of ensuring that Israel has a strong friend and ally in the White House. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Aaron, thank you so much for joining us and shedding a little light on what's going on in your neck of the woods.  Aaron Troodler:   Of course Manya, thank you so much for having me. It was a pleasure chatting with you.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   If you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in for a conversation with AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich, and AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, Jason Isaacson, about the Israeli Defense Force's elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7 terror attacks. 

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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: As early voting continues, Harris County closes in on one million early votes cast, while the top 5 most populous Texas counties remain under 40% turnout, and some Hill Country counties top 50%: https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/historical/index.shtml NBC News still shows very few Texans under 40 showing up so far - less than 10% have been under 30: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/texas-results Following the lead of Dallas County, Travis County has extended the operating hours of several polling locations for the last couple of early voting days: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/extended-early-voting-hours-locations-travis-county-austin-texas-locations/269-10b2abd1-dbaa-4365-b287-276def12e0ab Harris County has done the same: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2024/2024/10/29/504482/harris-county-official-answers-voters-questions-halloween-early-voting-hours-extended/ A Bush family endorsement for Kamala Harris comes from George W. Bush's daughter Barbara Pierce Bush: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4958962-barbara-pierce-bush-endorses-harris/ One Texan booted from our voter rolls under suspicion of being undocumented is a hardcore Trump backer from Montgomery County: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/10/29/texas-noncitizen-voter-roll-removal-mary-howard-elley/ Propublica highlights the tragic and needless death of Josseli Barnica, who was allowed by her doctors to contract a fatal infection as a result of a failed pregnancy in 2021: https://www.propublica.org/article/josseli-barnica-death-miscarriage-texas-abortion-ban Progress Texas has announced our endorsements for the 2024 election! See a full rundown here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas%E2%80%99-november-general-election-endorsements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...And a podcast on WHY we've chosen to back these great candidates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/podcast/happy-hour-174-our-2024-candidate-endorsements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Building stronger bones and healthier joints starts with prioritizing nutrition and exercise. Warming up with a cup of bone broth is one way to help fight inflammation. Sticking to a fitness routine that challenges you can increase your bone density and protect your joints.  Guests:Marie O'Brien, DO, rheumatologist with Lehigh Valley Health Network, and Scott Sexton, MD, orthopedic surgeon with Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, talk about bone and joint health with Amanda Newman with LVHN.Chapters:     · 0:01 - Intro     · 0:59 - Bone broth benefits     · 4:14 - Importance of collagen     · 8:29 - How to boost collagen     · 13:43 - Exercises for healthy bones and joints     · 20:57 - To drink milk or not     · 23:44 - Calcium supplements     · 27:51 - The funny “bone”     · 29:40 - Bone jokes     · 31:15 - How bones change with age     · 32:59 - The power of prunes      · 34:58 - Magnesium and your bones     · 36:58 - Vitamin D and potassium     · 38:44 - When to get your levels checked     · 39:18 - Why women have a higher risk for osteoporosis      · 40:37 - How to lower your risk for osteoporosis     · 43:09 - Grounding or earthing trend     · 45:09 - Common symptoms of osteoporosis      · 47:41 - Treatment options     · 49:14 - Osteoarthritis vs. osteoporosis      · 52:01 - Creatine supplements     · 53:05 - Hormones and joint pain      · 57:38 - How bad is it to crack your joints     · 59:58 - Tips for strong bones and healthy joints To learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthyyou. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.

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Montgomery County voters will weigh in on a statewide ballot initiative, a U.S. Senate candidate, as well as congressional district contests and local board of education races.

2 - Tom DiBello joins us live from the Montgomery County prison where they are expecting the ballot harvesting van. He will go inside to oversee the process. Is this worth taxpayer money? How is he cracking down on voter fraud? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - Are they really trying to make this Trump rally out to be the second coming of a Nazi rally that happened at MSG in the 30's? Is Bob Casey in favor of “Hitler”? Your calls. 240 - If you're job insecure, you might side with Trump. More calls 250 - Lightning Round! Winner of the week and wrapping up.

12 - Don't call him a fascist, just call him Hitler at this point! We play audio of the Harris campaign, supporters, and media repeating this sentiment. Hillary read about it in her book! 1205 - Is The Atlantic saying black and hispanic voters are uneducated? Will this RFK Jr. ad appeal to Catholics? 1210 - Side question - Who would you want coaching your kids' sports team? Dom - Kobe Bryant and Norman Dale Henry - Reggie Dunlop and Greasy Neale 1220 - Another non-endorsement for Kamala. Hey Bruce, you're saying her name wrong you hypocrite! 1235 - Trump Campaign Advisor and CEO of XStrategies Alex Bruesewitz joins us today how he has galvanized the young male vote for Donald Trump. Alex calls out the phony photo ops the Harris/Walz provides to seem normal, but people aren't buying it. Young men are tired of being told they're the problem, and Trump pounces on it. Why is Trump going on with Joe Rogan today? 1250 - Breaking News: Voter Fraud scandal breaks out in Lancaster county. But who is doing it? 1 - Giving the rundown of the top headlines of the day. Taking your calls. 135 - Linda Kerns hops on to discuss the breaking news over voter fraud in Lancaster County. Linda praises this news because it shows the efforts to protect the vote is working. Linda gives us an update on mail-in ballots. 145 - PA Senate Candidate Dave McCormick joins the program. A vote for Dave is a vote for change. Does Dave have a mole in the Casey campaign? Has Dave seen the story over voter registration fraud in Lancaster County? 2 - Tom DiBello joins us live from the Montgomery County prison where they are expecting the ballot harvesting van. He will go inside to oversee the process. Is this worth taxpayer money? How is he cracking down on voter fraud? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - Are they really trying to make this Trump rally out to be the second coming of a Nazi rally that happened at MSG in the 30's? Is Bob Casey in favor of “Hitler”? Your calls. 240 - If you're job insecure, you might side with Trump. More calls. 250 - Lightning Round! Winner of the week and wrapping up.

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2 - Joe Picozzi, Republican candidate for the PA State Senate joins us today. What is Joe trying to accomplish if elected? How did he assemble such a loyal workforce to help him campaign? Where can people go to support Joe? A little history lesson if Joe Picozzi were ever to become Mayor. 210 - Why do people continue to vote for Democrats locally? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - More of your side question answers. What is the continuous draw to Bruce? 235 - Attorney Wally Zimolong joins the program to give updates on his case against the Ballot Harvesting “Ice Cream Truck” in Montgomery County. Will they go to VFWs the same way they go to colleges and prisons? 250 - Lightning Round!

12 - Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe joins us right off the top of the show to discuss the voting system going down in Chester County and what the contingency plan is if they go down again on Election Day? 1205 - Kamala openly calls Trump a fascist at her Town hall on CNN last night. So much for toning down the rhetoric. 1210 - Side question - Who do you not want to hear from again? 1220 - Mika Bradzinski had a meltdown on Morning Joe over Donald Trump and claims that he is killing women. Does this Congresswoman know that the “very nice people” narrative was debunked? 1235 - ProtectTheVote.com's own Linda Kerns joins us today and praises that the PA voting system is back up. Linda downplays some narratives that are on social media as they are usually not as big of a deal as people online make them out to be. 1250 - A doctor won't publish a study saying that Gender-affirming care for minors because of the backlash it may cause 1 - PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt joins us again today to give us updates on election integrity here in the Commonwealth. What is going to be the procedure to be the most transparent on election day as to how many ballots have been counted and how many there will be to go. What are the biggest point Al wants voters to know this election season? What the lone county Al hasn't visited yet? What is Al's response to the threats against poll workers out in the western part of the state? 120 - Calling Trump a fascist is just a rung below calling him Hitler. 140 - Should Tua Tagovailoa hang up the cleats? 150 - Your calls. 2 - Joe Picozzi, Republican candidate for the PA State Senate joins us today. What is Joe trying to accomplish if elected? How did he assemble such a loyal workforce to help him campaign? Where can people go to support Joe? A little history lesson if Joe Picozzi were ever to become Mayor. 210 - Why do people continue to vote for Democrats locally? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - More of your side question answers. What is the continuous draw to Bruce? 235 - Attorney Wally Zimolong joins the program to give updates on his case against the Ballot Harvesting “Ice Cream Truck” in Montgomery County. Will they go to VFWs the same way they go to colleges and prisons? 250 - Lightning Round!

The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: If you can't knock on doors or phonebank, writing political postcards to voters might be helpful and give you purpose. Business associations and labor unions sue Montgomery County over upcoming rule to ban gas appliances in new construction. The company tasked with building a new high-voltage power transmission line from Baltimore to Frederick releases route information to continued opposition. And more. Music from Washington DC post-punk band Grey Swift.

12 - Bob Casey is now siding with trump? Will Mark Cuban stop saying dumb things? 1210 - Side question - Who is somebody whose life you'd like to live? 1215 - Derek Lyons, CEO and President of RITE, joins us today. What does his group do? Why is he bringing these lawsuits forward against Montgomery County over their ballot harvesting van? Has the County responded? Where is the equity in this ballot curing van? 1235 - We take your side question calls. 1250 - We take more of your calls.

12 - Bob Casey is now siding with Trump? Will Mark Cuban stop saying dumb things? 1210 - Side question - Who is somebody whose life you'd like to live. 1215 - Derek Lyons, CEO and President of RITE, joins us today. What does his group do? Why is he bringing these lawsuits forward against Montgomery County over their ballot harvesting van? Has the County responded? Where is the equity in this ballot curing van? 1235 - We take your side question calls. 1250 - We take more of your calls. 1 - Bob Casey knows how to get elected here in Pennsylvania, hence why he is moving to Trump's policies. 105 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us. Where does he get all his suits? And scotch? How is supporting the Trump campaign going? How does Trump's persona appeal to people better than Kamala's, especially to black people? How is Jeff Van Drew's personal campaign shaking out. 120 - Taking more of your calls about what kind of signs you're seeing around the area. 135 - Leslie from Bryn Mawr had a nice back and forth with Elon Musk at his Town Hall meeting last night. She joins us today to give her first hand experience there, what it was like to talk with him, and what Elon's reaction to other questions was like. 150 - More side question calls. 2 - Dom kicks off the hour with some polling numbers. People are not going to listen to people like Raddatz lecture them about “a handful” of illegal gangs when that's simply not the point. 205 - Is Joe Rogan going to interview Trump or Harris? What is Harris' appeal to men? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - Kevin Kelly joins us. With these threatening letters being sent out to Republicans, what is to be done to ensure the safety of everybody? Has anyone acted on these threats? Kevin has seen a shift lately that indicates to him that she can't cheat to win. If you interfere with the election, you will be prosecuted. 235 - The more the Israelis kill Hamas leaders, the more likely that gaza will have a shot at a ceasefire. 250 - Lightning Round!

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About the Guest(s):Jenna Rufo is an inclusive education consultant and the founder and CEO of EmpowerED School Solutions. She has worked with state departments of education, disability rights organizations, and school systems across the United States and Australia to create more equitable and inclusive special education programs. She spent nearly 20 years in public education as an assistant superintendent, special education director, and teacher, where she advocated for students with disabilities to receive services in inclusive settings.Ron Martiello is a learning coach in Montgomery County, PA. He has served as a 1st grade teacher, an elementary assistant principal, and an elementary principal. In 2018, Ron became a learning coach to support teachers in the areas of technology and math.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode, host Tim Villegas converses with Jenna Rufo and Ron Martiello about their book "Conquering Math Myths with Universal Design." The discussion opens with shared personal stories about early math experiences, growing into a broader dialogue about the persistent myths surrounding math education. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on how universal design for learning (UDL) principles can reshape the learning experience and dismantle long-held barriers in mathematics education.As the conversation unfolds, Jenna and Ron delve into the specifics of their book. They emphasize the necessity of integrating UDL to foster an inclusive and engaging math classroom environment. Key topics include the myth of answer-getting, the fallacy of prerequisite skills, and how these misconceptions hinder the learning process. By addressing these issues, the guests assert that educators can uplift students who are often left behind in traditional math settings, hence promoting equity and excellence simultaneously.Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/ZviVGZjEdxglJVPj5GSvF55FnWIKey Takeaways:Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help debunk myths about mathematics by creating multiple entry points for diverse learners.The idea that quick answer-getting equates to math proficiency is a myth; success in math involves understanding processes and reasoning.Focusing solely on prerequisite skills can hinder students' exposure to more advanced mathematical concepts.Collaborating across disciplines and educational roles can enhance instructional design and ensure more inclusive educational practices.By utilizing UDL, educators can develop teaching strategies that accommodate the needs of all students, thereby ensuring equitable access to mathematics education.Resources:Conquering Math Myths with Universal Design: An Inclusive Instructional Approach for Grades K–8: https://ascd.org/books/conquering-math-myths-with-universal-designEmpowerEd School Solutions: https://www.empoweredschool.org/Ron Martiello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronmartiello/Thanks to our sponsor, IXL! https://ixl.com/inclusiveMCIE: https://mcie.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textPrepare to be empowered to vote in this year's election with exclusive insights from Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, the Information and Public Relations Officer for the Montgomery County Board of Elections. You'll walk away with a good understanding of the voting options available to you in Montgomery County MD, including early voting, same-day registration, and the essentials of what to bring to ensure a seamless voting experience. Dr. Zelaya demystifies the provisional voting process and underscores the safeguards that protect voter identity, ensuring you head to the polls with confidence. Our conversation sheds light on the voting regulations set by the Maryland State Board of Elections, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all voters.As Election Day approaches, we guide you through every step of the in-person voting process in Montgomery County, Maryland. From finding your designated polling place with a simple text to 77788, to navigating the polling station with ease, including checking in and choosing your voting method, we've got you covered. Discover the convenience of 58 ballot drop boxes across the county and the importance of being at the right polling place to avoid provisional voting. We also emphasize the accessibility features available for voters with disabilities and encourage you to share your voting experience with Montgomery County's Board of Elections on social media at 777-VOTE. Don't miss this episode, filled with vital information to ensure you're ready to make your voice heard on November 5th.

Bob kicks off the show playing some clips talking about Christopher Columbus and why we celebrate this holiday.  Bob then welcomes Congressman Jim Jordan to the show to talk about the presidential race and more.  Bob then welcomes Marcell Strbich, Dan Blevins and Scott Taylor to the show.  They talk about some issues with voting in Montgomery County and fairness in the upcoming election.  Bob is the joijed by Vivek Ramaswamy who takes a break from family time to join Bob is discuss the importance of voting NO on issue 1.  Bob then takes your calls to wrap up the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Dawn led off the Dawn Stensland Show by offering up the top news stories breaking on this Wednesday morning, offering up some updates around both Hurricane Milton hitting Florida, and the new inflation numbers released. Then, Dawn tells that former establishment Republican Liz Cheney came to Montgomery County yesterday, playing back some audio from her continued endorsement of Kamala Harris. Then, Dawn welcomes Hope Danoff of RepublicansWithHope.com back onto the Dawn Stensland Show to hear about some great events related to the Trump campaign coming to our local region.

The D.C. Council approved emergency legislation this week tightening rules around its emergency rental assistance program that also rolls back some pandemic-era renter protections and making it easier to evict people who aren't paying their rent. Councilmembers say they did it to prevent catastrophe.It's a move tenant advocates are criticizing. At-Large D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson sat down with Kojo and Tom to discussed why the council gave the green light to the measure. Under the new rules, residents will no longer be able to self-certify their eligibility for the city's Emergency Rental Protection Program. She said hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid rent are leaving landlords who provide affordable housing unable to pay their building's underlying mortgages. T"We would have a bigger housing crisis on our hands if we saw a number of our housing providers go out of business," Henderson said.Plus, she provided insight into what the city is doing to help laid-off Circulator employees, as well as the latest with the council's investigation into Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White.Like other local jurisdictions, Montgomery County is also weighing controversial zoning changes in an effort to ease the housing crisis. District 6 Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González weighed in on a proposal the county executive is calling "misleading." She said the county executive's concerns such a plan would just add more market-rate units rather than affordable homes are valid, but also premature. There's currently no legislation on the table for the Council to consider, only a series of options recommended by the Planning Board.Fani-González did say the Council will have a role  if and when any zoning changes do get approved.  “If we are talking about duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, the government is going to have to step in to make sure some of those units are affordable for people," the councilmember said. Plus, Fani-González addressed what the county is doing to protect schools and houses of worship as the number of antisemitic incidents continues to rise.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoliticshour

Graterford Prison, officially known as the State Correctional Institution – Graterford (SCI Graterford), was a maximum-security prison located in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1929 and was Pennsylvania's largest maximum-security prison, housing around 3,500 inmates at its peak.

The Montgomery County Green Bank is a publicly chartered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to accelerating energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean energy investment in Montgomery County, MD. They partner with the private sector to provide more affordable and flexible financing options for County residents and businesses for clean energy and climate-resilient projects. These projects save energy, lower greenhouse gas emissions, create healthy living and working environments, foster a more resilient economy and environment, and help the county achieve its environmental goals. Laura Mondragon is the Director for Climate Resilience of the Montgomery County Green Bank (MCGB). She comes to the Green Bank with a professional background in international climate finance, with experience in designing, assessing, and implementing climate and sustainable finance programs with public stakeholders in emerging economies. Prior to the MCGB, Laura worked at an international development bank supporting Public Banks in their actions transitioning to a net zero business model. She coordinated the technical assistance program related to climate risk management. She also supported the design and preparation of regional green bonds programs and worked with international climate funds and donors. Laura is from Colombia, South America and has lived in Montgomery County for 15 years. Show Notes: [2:56] - Laura shares her background and the differences she experienced in working on a global scale versus on local initiatives. [4:52] - She has been able to deep dive into international issues, including Latin American countries which are very impacted by climate change. [5:40] - Now working in Montgomery County, she gets her “hands dirty” and works on multiple facets of initiatives. [7:20] - Although different, there are transferable skills between international and local work. [9:53] - The Montgomery County Green Bank is the first green bank established in the United States. Laura explains funding. [13:30] - Laura explains different partner programs and collaborations, and how to get in touch with the Montgomery County Green Bank. [16:07] - Laura breaks down some of the goals of resiliency at the green bank, and how different partnerships are moving them forward. [18:09] - To be able to achieve climate resiliency at a county level, they must be mindful of all stakeholders' needs. [20:35] - Knowledge is power for communities. [22:05] - One major initiative is education in the community that allows small business owners and farmers access to resources that will improve their business. [23:49] - What are some of the challenges faced in climate resilience initiatives? [26:05] - Selling resiliency is tough because it is usually very reactive. [28:33] - Reflecting from her experiences, Laura gives advice to those starting out. Links and Resources: Montgomery County Green Bank Website

Voting rights advocates are asking Pennsylvania's Supreme Court to stop counties from throwing out what could be thousands of mail-in ballots in November's election in the presidential battleground state.  Some energy experts are hailing the planned restart of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant as good for the climate. Nuclear facilities don't emit the planet-warming pollution that fossil fuel plants do.  In a change of course, the  Cumberland Valley School District will participate in a state-funded program to give student teachers thousands of extra dollars. Scores of other schools still have not sent in their participation agreements. A federal judge has approved a $600 million settlement between Norfolk Southern and people who live near East Palestine, Ohio, where a train derailed last year, contaminating the community.   An arbitration board is allowing U.S. Steel to proceed with its proposed acquisition by Nippon Steel.   Investigators in Philadelphia are exhuming eight bodies buried in a potter's field this week in the hope that advances in DNA-based testing can help them identify the long-ago victims. A Montgomery County bakery's cookie “poll” that started during the 2008 presidential campaign as a joke between the owners and their customers has grown into much more. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 - Dom opens with what's to come on today's show. Maybe Danica Patrick won't stiff us this time. After an illegal car meet in Philadelphia over the weekend caused havoc, what can we do about putting these to bed? We listen to audio from officials claiming they have it more under control than it seems. 1220 - Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of The Job Creators Network, joins us to discuss the job forecast under the Harris administration. What is she going to try and spin to the American people next? Well, first she will continue with the middle class and their green lawns speeches. How stupid does she think we are? Are these migrants dumped in these small towns the saviors or the bane of these community jobs? What do we expect from the VP debate? 1235 - Famed actor Kelsey Grammer joins the program and gives an update on his brewery. Kelsey also explains his endorsement of NJ Republican Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw. Where does Kelsey fall on the political spectrum? He wants liberty! Does he have an endorsement for the race? What's to come in season two of the new ‘Frazier' reboot? Does he get left out of potential roles because of politics? 1250 - Why are people so lax about counting the votes on election night? 1 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us. How does Jeff feel about Mike Johnson? What gets Jeff Van Drew angrier than anything in politics? Listen to this bill he is voting no on. What in the news is not being reported on that is passionate to Jeff? How does Jeff feel about the state of the USSS? Jeff explains how we can fix them? 120 - Dom plays audio of PA making excuses that all the ballots will not be counted in a single night. We get an update from The Earl of Tacony on immigration and voting up in NE PA. 135 - Robin Shaffer of Protect Our Coast NJ joins us for another segment. How did Robin get Kelsey Grammer on Dom's show? After the cage rattling he's done in the last few years, wind turbine companies have stood down, but others step up in their place. But after repeated failures across the country, the tide might be turning. 155 - The Ice Cream Truck Ballot Harvester in Montgomery County is not testing the mail-in ballots, when you have to do that by law. Will the courts throw this ruling out? 2 - A Collingswood paper didn't leave a scathing review of Politics and Pints. Reviewing what Trump should have done. 205 - Scott Presler joins us to celebrate the fact that he has turned and flipped Luzerne County to red! He also details which counties can vote early and the various ways you can do it! 210 - Discussing Joe of Exton. 215 - Dom's Money Melody 220 - We don't have a Winner? Dom and Dan discuss school safety after an incident at Upper Darby High School. 230 - Niche or Niche? 240 - More calls on the side and the pronunciation of “niche” 250 - Lightning Round!

1 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us. How does Jeff feel about Mike Johnson? What gets Jeff Van Drew angrier than anything in politics? Listen to this bill he is voting no on. What in the news is not being reported on that is passionate to Jeff? How does Jeff feel about the state of the USSS? Jeff explains how we can fix them? 120 - Dom plays audio of PA making excuses that all the ballots will not be counted in a single night. We get an update from The Earl of Tacony on immigration and voting up in NE PA. 135 - Robin Shaffer of Protect Our Coast NJ joins us for another segment. How did Robin get Kelsey Grammer on Dom's show? After the cage rattling he's done in the last few years, wind turbine companies have stood down, but others step up in their place. But after repeated failures across the country, the tide might be turning. 155 - The Ice Cream Truck Ballot Harvester in Montgomery County is not testing the mail-in ballots, when you have to do that by law. Will the courts throw this ruling out?

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Gina Haile and Allison Huenemann of United Way in Montgomery County and Karen Branch of the Youth Service Bureau to discuss their 2024 donation campaign. To learn more about the United Way in Montgomery County, click or tap here.  To learn more about the Youth Service Bureau (YSB) of Crawfordsville, click or tap here.  Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed, click or tap here. To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Kurtis Broadstreet at kurtis.broadstreet@gmail.com. 

On June 8, 2017 a call came into Montgomery County, MO dispatch. The two people on the line stated that someone had been found dead inside a large snake breeding facility and one of the large snakes was not accounted for. When deputies got on the scene they were terrified and had no idea what they were in for. Had someone been killed by a snake or had this been a cold blooded murder? Sponsors:  Hometown Ghost Stories Watch Hometown Ghost Stories live on YouTube, Tuesday nights at 9pm eastern; or catch the podcast on Wednesdays on any podcast platform. Listen to terrifying ghost stories from all around the world, or go to hometownghoststories.com to submit your own. IQ Bar Products To get your twenty percent off, just text TCC to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Sources: https://www.courttv.com/trials/mo-v-renick-2021/ https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=198075 https://abc17news.com/news/top-stories/2022/08/16/attorney-wants-murdered-mans-wife-barred-from-inheritance-payouts/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W_WPo3g_VY Archived newspapers articles from: Columbia Daily Tribune, Springfield News-Leader, Missouri States Times, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch between June 2017 and May 2023

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, are fighting back against a school board policy that mandates LGBTQ-inclusive storybooks for elementary students without an opt-out option. United by their faiths, parents argue these topics are too complex for young children and have taken their battle to the courts, hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will restore their right to shield their kids from sensitive material.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - ERIC BAXTER - vice president and senior counsel at Becket Fund for Religious Liberty - discussed parents asking Supreme Court to Restore Opt-Out Choice Religious parents to Supreme Court: restore opt-outs for instruction on gender and sexuality  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Who is winning the 2024 presidential election? A bakery in Montgomery County is selling special cookies for presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. As of this morning, Trump's cookie sales were winning—4,228 to 369.

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