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Sara Innamorato demands higher salaries full 1816 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:43:42 +0000 SsC5tEZKgOp760NcUlxSEFDG558wuMli taxes,allegheny county,news,a-newscasts,top picks Marty Griffin taxes,allegheny county,news,a-newscasts,top picks Sara Innamorato demands higher salaries On-demand selections from Marty's show on Newsradio 1020 KDKA , airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=http

Sara Innamorato's tax hike continues to be contentious full 1685 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:42:37 +0000 cmVgWbjgrSksykTWlTkJa51u0W9kLJNL news,a-newscasts,top picks Marty Griffin news,a-newscasts,top picks Sara Innamorato's tax hike continues to be contentious On-demand selections from Marty's show on Newsradio 1020 KDKA , airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com

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How Does Sara Innamorato's Proposal Effect Buying and Selling Homes? full 396 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:19:45 +0000 jC38NKl9gAqdJN3crqg3gLzVrlDJuGDv news,a-newscasts,top picks The Big K Morning Show news,a-newscasts,top picks How Does Sara Innamorato's Proposal Effect Buying and Selling Homes? The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://player.amperwave

Rich Fitzgerald joins Larry in the studio for his weekly hour. Larry opens the hour asking Rich his thoughts on Sara Innamorato's budget proposal. Joanna Doven calls in to talk with Larry and Rich about an AI symposium she's a consultant on. Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania, Austin Davis also calls in to talk more about the AI summit creating more jobs in Pittsburgh..

Hour 4 - Marty talks with Mary Ours about the weather. He also discusses issues with Sara Innamorato and Father's Day this weekend.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato just marked one hundred days in office – and released a massive, 91-point plan for the county in the coming years. She joins us to talk about her main priorities, from affordable housing to a green economy. We also discuss the school district's lawsuit against her office seeking a countywide property reassessment, and what she's watching for in tomorrow's primary election. You can read Innamorato's plan and the results of her countywide survey here. Learn more about our sponsors:  The Pittsburgh Opera is presenting The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson, April 27 through May 5, at the Byham Theater. City of Asylum is hosting International Jazz Poetry Month from May 2 through 23 at Alphabet City.  Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On her first day in office, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato raised wages and improved the benefits for thousands of county employees. But she still has another 1,000+ open positions to fill. We're talking about what she can do to make those jobs more attractive, big open leadership roles, new ballot options for the upcoming primary, how property tax assessments may change, and how she's feeling about signing her first couple pieces of county legislation. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Bob Peirce joins Larry and Marty to discuss tax assessments and appeals. He talks about what to do as consumers. Also, what Sara Innamorato said about a county reassessment.  

Hour 3 - Larry and Marty discuss Sara Innamorato's inauguration speech, online dating, a man found in a trash pile by a garbage truck, and Rich Fitzgerald's new job.

KDKA-TV Political Analyst Jon Delano joins Larry and Marty to discuss our new County Executive and her inauguration speech yesterday. Marty talks about the county positions that still need to be filled. 

Hour 4 - Larry and Suzie discuss more about Sara Innamorato's inauguration today, Dry January, and have a weekly check-in with Lynne Hayes-Freeland. 

Abigail Garner, the incoming Allegheny County Communication Director joins Larry and Suzie to discuss Sara Innamorato's inauguration today. 

Hour 3 - Larry and Suzie discuss New Year's resolutions, the deadly earthquake in Japan, Sara Innamorato's inauguration today, new tech gadgets coming this year, and the health benefits of hot dogs. 

Hour 2 - Larry and Suzie discuss meeting weight loss goals for 2024, Sara Innamorato's inauguration today, the Michigan resident who won the Powerball, and the upcoming Pittsburgh RV Show. 

Happy New Year from the Big K Morning Show! Suzie Cool joins Larry Richert for the show today! They discuss Sara Innamorato's inauguration today, New Year's resolutions, and the Pittsburgh Steelers chances of making the playoffs. 

County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joins Larry and Marty to discuss a new job he will start once his time at County Executive ends in January. The guys also ask him about Sara Innamorato. 

 John Valentine, Executive Director at Downtown Community Development Corporation, joins Larry and Marty to discuss downtown and what improvements have been made. They also discuss the vacant buildings downtown and the developer's relationship with the Mayor and his relationship with Sara Innamorato. 

Hour 3 - Larry and Marty talk to Councilwoman Bethany Hallam about the election results and Sara Innamorato. They also have their weekly check in with Kristy Graver from PGH Magazine. 

Salena Zito joins Larry and Marty to discuss her thoughts on the election results. They also discuss the lack of access they will have to Sara Innamorato. 

Joanna Doven and Jon Delano join the guys to share their reactions to the election. They discuss how Sara Innamorato was able to win. 

Hour 1 - Larry and Marty discuss election day tomorrow, a PA Candidate for Senate pronouncing "Yuengling" wrong, and Sara Innamorato's appearance with Rob Pratte this weekend. 

Journalist with the Washington Examiner, Salena Zito, joins Larry and Marty to discuss the rumors around Bethany Hallam and how Sara Innamorato doesn't want to come on the show. 

Hour 1: Marty and Raz talk about the Steeler game, and ask if anyone up at this hour watched the whole thing; Marty takes some calls from listeners celebrating a birthday today, and makes some of them sing Happy Birthday on the air; Dave Dacqelente joins the show to talk about his organization's support for Joe Rockey; Marty talks about why he won't vote for Sara Innamorato; Norm Candelore and Bill Sarris join the show to talk about JJ Watt eating their chocolate covered pretzels on Thursday Night Football; Marty talks about his love for Sarris Candies.

Hour 3 - Larry and Marty discuss the graffiti outside of Taylor Allderdice High School, the upcoming County Executive election, and have another check-in with the Mission of Mercy event.

Joe Mistick from the Trib joins Larry and Marty to discuss a piece he wrote about Sara Innamorato. They also discuss the upcoming County Executive Election.

Hour 2 - Larry and Marty discuss Sara Innamorato, the upcoming County Executive election, the Steelers game in LA, and have their weekly check-in with Secure Money Advisors

Hour 4 - Larry and Marty discuss the upcoming County Executive election and they take callers on who they are voting for. Lynne Hayes-Freeland also joins the guys for her weekly segment. 

Joe Mistick, a law professor at Duquesne, joins Larry and Marty to discuss "progressive fatigue" and the difference between Joe Rockey and Sara Innamorato.

Jeff Kendall with Save Allegheny County joins Larry and Marty to discuss polls in the Allegheny County Executive race and the loss of the Hydro-hub in Allegheny County. They also discuss the lack of interviews that Sara Innamorato has done. 

Brandon McGinley, Deputy Editorial Page Editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, joins Larry and Marty to discuss the Allegheny County Executive race and his thoughts on what Joe Rockey can do for the county. Also the trouble they have had talking to Sara Innamorato. 

Salena Zito, journalist from the Washington Examiner, joins Larry and Marty to discuss Sara Innamorato's involvement in the DSA. 

Hour 3 - Larry and Marty discuss Sara Innamorato's involvement with the DSA, an upcoming food drive, waiting in line for a new fast food restaurant, and they have their weekly check-in with Kristy Graver. 

Larry, Marty, and Kristine are joined by David Callahan, president of the Marcellus Shale Coalition. They talk to him about the future of fracking if Sara Innamorato is elected as County Executive. 

Hour 3 - Larry and Marty talk to a candidate for US Senate. They also discuss the election for County Executive, the culture around pets, and a food distribution event for veterans. 

Journalist Salena Zito joins Larry and Marty to discuss Sara Innamorato and her ties to the Socialist Party. They also talk about her refusal to come on the show. 

Hour 2 - Larry and Marty discuss the impact that Taylor Swift is having on the NFL, County Executive candidate Sara Innamorato's relationship with the DSA, and they have their weekly check-in with Brian Quaranta. 

Marty reads a statement just put out by Sara Innamorato about the war in Israel. Republican Attorney Tom King joins the guys to discuss her statement and her association with the DSA.  

Hour 3 - Larry and Marty react to the statement released by Sara Innamorato about the attacks on Israel. Marty also talks about eating at Kenny Pickett's favorite restaurant. 

Pittsburgh played a pivotal role in labor history, and we continue to innovate today. City Cast content director Wil Fulton discusses Pittsburgh's vanguard approach to employee ownership with our sponsor, The Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership. He speaks with PA Center for Employee Ownership CEO Kevin McPhillips, and Erika Strassburger and Sara Innamorato, two members of the Center's citywide task force. They discuss the Center's mission to educate Pittsburgh on the benefits of employee ownership, not just for the employees but for business owners too.  Visit pghtaskforce.org to learn more about the taskforce and how employee ownership can benefit you!  Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Confluence: We speak to Sara Innamorato, the Democratic nominee running for Allegheny County Executive; and we revisit the author of “100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die” for an update three years since the pandemic.

On today's episode of The Confluence: There seems to be slight movement in the budget stalemate, with Senate Republican leaders indicating they might return in August instead of September; local Republicans have nominated Erin Connolly Autenreith to run for the 21st House District seat left vacant by the resignation of Sara Innamorato; and Point Park University's Board of Trustees has appointed Chris Brussalis as the university's ninth president.

Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA joins Dawn to breakdown his thoughts on the PA house following the resignation of State Rep. Sara Innamorato. Stephen breaks down how this will move forward as the PA Budget still sits at an impass. Read more about the subject here. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!    

On today's episode of The Confluence: A dark money group has pressured state lawmakers to approve school vouchers, which has held up the budget after Gov. Josh Shapiro told Democrats he would line-item veto the program. Following the resignation of Rep. Sara Innamorato, we discuss the balance of power in the state House on our state politics roundtable.

Joe Rockey, candidate for Allegheny County Executive, joins Larry and Marty to discuss a big union endorsement he just received. He also talks about Sara Innamorato and her plans for the county. 

Annie Wu Henry, digital strategist for progressive campaigns, joins us to break down the election results in Pennsylvania, highlighted by Sara Innamorato's primary win for Alleghany County Executive. We also discuss Helen Gym's great campaign for Philadelphia mayor and the challenges she faced from within the Democratic establishment and GOP megadonors working to stop her. Annie explains how progressive candidates in other purple states can learn from these races.We also discuss Wired magazine's strange and fawning piece on Pete Buttigieg.You can follow Annie here: https://twitter.com/Annie_Wu_22To become a subscriber (paid intern!) to the Insurgents and gain access to an additional episode every week, you can subscribe at TheInsurgents.Substack.com/subscribe or simply click this button.Our most recent premium episode for paid interns about Dianne Feinstein's return to the Senate, Elon Musk's weird CNBC interview, Rob's new king and Jordan's trip to Japan where he slept through an earthquake is available here: https://theinsurgents.substack.com/p/ep-176-weekend-at-difis#detailsYou can find The Insurgents elsewhere on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInsurgents/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinsurgentspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/insurgentspod This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theinsurgents.substack.com/subscribe

A right-wing takeover of a Colorado school board is a case study for what's happening nationwide.  The Woodland Park school board was taken over by conservatives in 2021. They moved quickly to radically transform the district, learning from the tactics of Donald Trump and Steve Bannon, and bolstered by big-money fueling Christian nationalists curricular changes.  These “American Birthright” curricular standards passed by the Woodland Park school board are similar to the Hillsdale College K-12 curriculum, but target State Standards as well as District ones.  Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill that dramatically limits transgender medical treatments, restricts pronoun use in schools, and forces people to use bathrooms corresponding to their birth sex.  New York City is sinking due to the massive weight of its skyscrapers. Studies are showing that will only exacerbate the effects of climate change. Cherelle Parker wins the hotly contested and closely watched race for Philly's next mayor. One of Parker's campaign pledges was to hire more police in the midst of a wave of violence in the city. She is not set to become Philly's first Black woman mayor. The most progressive candidate in the race, Helen Gym came in third. Gym's campaign was quick to offer congratulations and support for Parker as she pledged to continue to build grassroots power.  Sara Innamorato wins big in the Democratic primary for Allegheny County executive. Much of Innamorato's win is rooted in the work she and other members of the progressive community in the County have done to build a strong, progressive movement. The Pittsburgh area continues to build a model of deep-rooted progressive organizing.  As the Intercept reported, the results for Tuesday's primary were a mixed bag for progressives. The Pittsburgh area seeing progressive gains, while Philadelphia showing a stronger preference for more moderate Democratic Party machine platforms.  Democrats will maintain control of the Pennsylvania House following Heather Boyd's win in Tuesday's special election to fill the empty seat in the 163rd district in Delaware County.  There were some promising signs in the Pennridge and Central Bucks school board races. Both of those races showed signs that some Republicans may be supporting Democratic candidates after a few years of right-wing extremism on their boards.  Central Bucks still in the book banning business as the school board orders the removal of “Gender Queer” and “This Book is Gay,” from library shelves.

Bethany Hallam joins the show along with Kristine Sorenson. She discusses her victory over Joanna Doven. She also talks about Sara Innamorato's win and what people are saying about her.

Current County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald joins Larry and Marty to discuss his thoughts on the election and why he is getting blamed. He also talks about being startled by the margins in which Matt Dugan and Sara Innamorato won. Also, what some of Sara's goals are and if they are realistic.

Sara Innamorato joins Larry and Marty. She talks about election day, how she is responding to the hate she is getting, her leading in the polls against her opponents, and what the counting process is going to look like.

Sara Innamorato joins the studio to discuss her campaign for county executive.

Sara Innamorato joins the studio to discuss the upcoming County Executive race, and to shed light on what she would focus on if she were to win office.

Coming up today on the Big K Morning Show - Donald Trump held a town hall on CNN, Sara Innamorato enters the studio to discuss the County Executive race, and we hear from Aliquippa Mayor, Dwan Walker.

Jon Delano joins the show to talk about the recent change in polls for the Allegheny County Executive race. He explains the rise for Sara Innamorato and what the polls actually mean. He also talks about the Republican Party's potential plan for the election and the importance of the Allegheny County Executive.

In this new season, we sit down with the candidates for Allegheny County Executive. State Rep. Sara Innamorato shares with us her background, reflects on her first run for office, what she is hearing at the doors and previews key policy initiatives she hopes to tackle if elected. 

Bret Keisling celebrates a new Massachusetts law sponsored by Sen. Julian Cyr and Rep. Carmine Gentile, and signed by Gov. Charlie Baker, which provides permanent funding including staff and other resources for the Massachusetts Center for Employee Ownership. Bret also celebrates a bill introduced in Pennsylvania by Reps. Greg Rothman and Sara Innamorato which would create an Office for Employee Ownership and provide informational, technical, and financial assistance to new and existing employee-owned companies in PA, as well as provide incentives and support for those considering EO. Special shout outs to Jack Moriarty of Ownership America and Kevin McPhillips of PaCEO for their work in supporting, with others, these important steps. The full transcript of this episode, which includes links to all of the topics mentioned, is available on our website at https://www.theesoppodcast.com/post/mini-cast-209-eo-legislative-updates-in-massachusetts-and-pennsylvania

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On today's episode of The Confluence: A federal lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice accuses the state court system of discriminating against those with opioid use disorder when some county courts limited or banned the use of medication to treat addiction; state legislation looks to create a registry of vacation rental properties for tax purposes; and what we've learned from the James Webb Space Telescope's first images. Today's guests include: Ed Mahon, investigative reporter with Spotlight PA; Tony DeLuca, the treasurer of Somerset County and Sara Innamorato, Democratic state representative serving Pittsburgh; and Rachel Bezanson, assistant professor and astronomer with the University of Pittsburgh.

WOMBATS. Yeah, you heard us right, we're talking about wombats. Life is hard and it's important to be silly. Don't worry, we're also talking with kick-ass State Rep Sara Innamorato about how legislation can be an organizing tool and more! Don't forget to check out our Linktree for all the links from the latest show: https://linktr.ee/SotNC.

On today’s show I am thrilled to welcome State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler and State Sen. Nikil Saval to the show. Rep. Fiedler represents District 184 in South Philadelphia, a seat she won against a deep-pocketed Democratic machine. Let’s face it, in significant sections of Philly, the Democratic Primary is where all the action is. She ran a strong general election campaign with two other members of PA’s own squad, Rep. Summer Lee and Rep. Sara Innamorato, who also won huge upset victories against Democratic machine politicians.  In 2020, State Sen. Nikil Saval won his election to represent the First State Senate District in Philadelphia. Sen. Saval’s district hugs the Delaware River from the Philly airport in the south to Sections of Port Richmond in the north. His election win set a new round of shock waves through the Democratic party establishment and state politics. Yes, Democratic party voters will elect an open socialist to office.  In a remarkable short period of time the progressive left is on the rise in PA and that’s made a huge difference in the political discourse - but perhaps more importantly, what we might call our political horizons. Suddenly things seem possible. What was once PA’s own progressive squad is becoming a battalion.  I wanted to have Rep. Fiedler and Sen. Saval on the show this week because it’s budget season in Harrisburg and they are both part of a renewed push for a People’s Budget along with the great folks at We the People - PA. This time around, however, progressives are exercising their muscles and pushing the political discourse. And not just in the State Capitol. They continue to work with the movements that they have been part of for years. So, it’s a progressive budget and progressive-left movements on the table tonight. Welcome to the show. 

On today’s show, I welcome Rick Krajewski to the show. Rick is a candidate for State Representative in the 188th State House District in West Philadelphia. Rick has worked for criminal justice reform and access to public education. Since 2016, Rick has been an organizer with Reclaim Philadelphia, fighting to put working-class people at the forefront. In the 2017 general election, Rick led a team of 200 volunteers in our neighborhoods to elect Larry Krasner, the most progressive District Attorney in the country.  Rick’s is running on a platform of a Dignified Education for All; Decarceration; Affordable Housing for All; Health Care for All; Ending the War on Drugs; Defending Workers Rights and the Right to Organize; and, a Green New Deal for Pennsylvania. Rick won the Democratic primary this past summer by a margin of nearly 20 points, defeating Rep. James Roebuck Jr., one of the longest-serving members of the PA State House and the ranking Democrat on the House Education Committee.  It is no wonder that Rick earned an early endorsement from Bernie Sanders. Rick faces no Republican challenger in the general election, so he is all but assured to join the growing ranks of progressive state legislators including Summer Lee, Sara Innamorato, and Elizabeth Fiedler - PA’s own version of the Squad elected in 2018.   A special shout out to Jonathan Mann who wrote our intro song, “There Are No People in the Future.” Check out all is great stuff on his YouTube page and follow him on Twitter @songadaymann Rick Krajewski links: Rick Krajewski's campaign site Twitter Facebook

We’re back in record territory when it comes to new COVID-19 cases. New cases are rising in 27 states with Texas, California, Arizona, and Florida showing some the most alarming increases. The enormous Texas Medical Center in Houston reached 100% capacity yesterday. The CDC now says that more than 20 million Americans could have contracted the virus - 10 times more than the official counts.  Unlike the initial explosion of COVID-19 cases that saw older Americans accounting for most cases, younger people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s The Voice of America is now Trump Radio.  Jamaal Bowman ousts Warhawk, Eliot Engle, in the Democratic Party Primary in New York’s 16th district which spans parts of the Bronx and Westchester County. Bowman won the nomination by 25 points.  In another huge exclamation point in growing progressive power in the Democratic Party, AOC blew out her corporate-backed challenger in New York’s 14th district by 51 points. 70% v. Michelle Caruso-Cabrera’s 19%. AOC took to Twitter following her victory to say: “Wall Street CEOs, from Goldman Sachs to Blackstone, poured in millions to defeat our grassroots campaign tonight. But their money couldn’t buy a movement. Thank you #NY14, and every person who pitched in for tonight’s victory. Here’s to speaking truth to power.” Charles Booker pulls ahead of Amy McGrath in the fight for the Democratic Party nomination to challenge Mitch McConnell in the Kentucky Senate race.  In New York’s 17th district, Mondaire Jones looks to be heading to Washington after blowing out a three-way race for the Democratic Party nomination. If his twenty-point lead holds, he’ll be one of the first openly gay black men in Congress.  Tik Tok and KPop help sink Trump’s great hope of sell-out crowds in Tulsa.  Bad news for Devin Nunes. A judge rules that he can’t sue Twitter because fake cow hurt his fufus on the platform. That’s a win for Devin Nunes’s Cow and Devin Nunes’s Mom.  There’s a giant dust cloud racing across the Atlantic.  I bet none of you had that on your 2020 bingo card? And...here we go...My Little Pony fans are kicking out the white supremacists from their fan pages. Yes. That My Little Pony.  New York Times releases a damning video that reconstructs the I-676 tear gassing and toruture the Philadelphia Police unleashed on protesters on June 1st.  The Philadelphia Police Department and the City of Philadelphia’s statements on the incident were discredited the day following the event, but the city and the police department drug their feet for 24 days before apologizing and banning the use of tear gas.  Mayor Kenney and Commissioner Outlaw were hoping that an internal investigation would have kept this in the dark.   Move over Bill De Blasio, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney still thinks his political career has any relevance.  He launched a statewide PAC that are leading many to believe that he’s gearing up for a 2022 run at the Governor’s seat.  Christopher Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza in Philly is coming down because the people defending the statue caused so much bullshit attacking black lives matter protesters that the city is removing it.  In a PA Grand Jury report released yesterday slams the PA Department of Environmental Protection for failing to protect people from the effects of fracking. The grand jury said the natural gas industry should bear the expense and risk of fracking, but the DEP “did not take sufficient action in response to the fracking boom.”  PA Stands Up held its 5th The Crisis and The Opportunity Virtual Forum last night featuring Shanna Danielson, Nikil Saval, Summer Lee, Elizabeth Fiedler, and Sara Innamorato. I got to listen in to most of the discussion. It was a great space and you can watch the recording at PA Stands Up Facebook page.   The State Senate passed on Wednesday a major plan that clears the way for the restructuring of the PA State System of Higher Education. The plan will give more power to the Board of Governors and the Chancellor to consolidate schools, eliminate programs, turn existing schools into branch campuses, create new schools, and share administrative services. And speaking of PASSHE, the state-owned universities are rolling out their “return-to-campus plans” this week. Kutztown University’s COVID-19 Public Relations campaign - I mean “Fall 2020 Planning COVID-19 Response” plan - is just loaded with goodies. Students will be required to come up with their own “Safety Plan;” students working in dorms as Community Assistants will now be responsible for the “emotional wellbeing, physical health, and social support,” of students living in their newly establish “KU Family Pod Area” (can’t make this shit up); students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report suspicious COVID-like behavior to the administration; and, the university will use the pandemic as cover to increase the use of online teaching “even after the current COVID-19 crisis has abated.”  NASA names its headquarters after Mary Jackson, the first black woman engineer. You might remember her as one the three leads in the film Hidden Figures.  I’m on to the second book in Octavia Butler’s Earthseed series: The Parable of the Talents, published in 1998. It was more than freaky that Parable of the Talents takes place during the rise of a right-wing zealot - Senator Jarret from Texas - who whips up racism and promise to “make America great again.” I mean...those exact words.  It was Father’s Day this past weekend which means I got a chance to sample some awesome beer. The highlights from Free Will included the AMAZING Wild Blueberry Cobbler Mash and of course one of my favorites, Safeword.  Free Will also came out with a new release this week: Walk Awhile With Me - English style Pub Ale brewed with a base of Maris Otter and a bit of Crystal malt, hopped with Golding and Chinook. Notes of crispy toffee, biscuit, and herbs of the earth. 4.2% ABV I was also gifted two crowler’s from McAllister Brewing Company based in North Wales - Mandated Introvert, an “IPA Sour” and Shovel Buddy, a really nice New England IPA.

As National Diabetes Awareness Month comes to a close and with Turkey day fast approaching, I couldn't think of an episode topic that could both help focus all your built-up Type 1y awareness-spreading energy AND prepare you for a conversation that will most certainly tick off uncle Bob and at least half of your Grandparents BETTER than this one!! It's all about Politics on Ask Me About My Type 1 this week, Dia-Citizens of voting age!! It's one of the tabooiest of subjects but one that has profound effects on the way we as Type 1s take care of ourselves in the United States. That's why I wrote to my representative in the Pennsylvania House, Sara Innamorato, and asked her to be my Type None guest for this week in Type 1 Politics!! I have on Type 1 guest Tracey from the local T1Yinzer group and together we tell Sara all about living with Type 1 in South West PA. Sara asks about our experiences navigating the American Health Care system as Type 1s, our opinions on Pennsylvania's recent legislative response to the opioid epidemic, and also leaves us with some helpful tips on how to take our Type 1 activism to the NEXT level. It's time to politick everyone so grab your voter registration card and take notes because Ask Me About My Type 1 is live and streaming!! Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt Drennan Hosted by: Walt Drennan Music by: Afterglow Studios --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/askmeaboutmyt1/message

This week on Next Left, the Pennsylvania state legislator “fighting the right fights” for working class people. What draws people into politics? What makes them willing to take on the entrenched status quo? What leads them to open up about their own stories of struggle and hardship? How does this openness break down barriers and get voters talking about fundamental issues? We’re speaking with Sara Innamorato because she’s got a lot of the answers. Sara’s a newly elected member of the Pennsylvania state legislature, as a representative from the 21st state house district. Last year she took on a senior legislator who was a member of one of the most powerful political dynasties in Pennsylvania. When this 32-year-old Democratic Socialist won, she provided a powerful indication of the dramatic changes that are taking place in the politics of Pennsylvania and the whole of the United States. SHOW NOTES These women were elected as democratic socialists. Now they’re trying to figure out what that means. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/these-women-were-elected-as-democratic-socialists-now-theyre-trying-to-figure-out-what-that-means/2019/04/12/064374d2-3a9f-11e9-a2cd-307b06d0257b_story.html) - Washington Post Robert Samuels The socialists vs. the Costas: Upstart hard-left candidates challenge iconic old-school Pittsburgh political family (https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2017/12/08/dom-paul-costa-pennsylvania-house-democratic-socialists-challenge-sara-innamorato-summer-lee/stories/201712080134)  - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Chris Potter Two Socialists in Pennsylvania Just Won Victories the Democrats Can’t Ignore (https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/05/two-millennial-socialists-take-down-a-pittsburgh-political-dynasty-1-results/) - Mother Jones Clint Hendler  What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph (https://www.thenation.com/article/media-got-wrong-ocasio-cortezs-triumph/) - The Nation A Change is Gonna Come (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBlaMOmKV4) - Sam Cooke Run the World (Girls) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBmMU_iwe6U) - Beyoncé

Time to party like it’s 1988!  Joe Biden, yes that Joe Biden, was caught plagiarizing parts of his climate change plan.  Hitting control C and control V on your keyboard is not an acceptable climate change plan. The worst thing is that he’s plagiarizing from a Fossil Fuel industry-backed organization, the Carbon Capture Coalition as well as the labor and environmental group the BlueGreen Alliance. And this week, Biden says he’s for repealing the Hyde Amendment, then he’s against it. This morning his campaign says he’s for repeal again. He must have been watching Elizabeth Warren’s town hall on Wednesday and decided to steal some her strategy too. Recall that the Hyde Amendment poor, working class, and young women from using government-backed health insurance to help pay for safe and legal abortion. Speaking of Warren’s town hall, that’s how you do it. Democrats should take lessons in how to answer questions from Warren. Meanwhile, Bernie went to Wal-Mart shareholders meeting while calling on supporters to show up on picket lines in support of striking graduate student workers at the University of Chicago. The DNC is out on the vanguard again, saying they will absolutely not hold a debate on climate change that has been called for by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and former Obama cabinet official Julián Castro, along with the Sunrise movement. Worse still, the DNC threatened to ban Inslee from the official DNC debates is he participated in a debate on climate change held by another organization. Tom Perez must have missed a new report out of Australia says that “planetary and human systems [are] reaching a ‘point of no return’ by mid-century, in which the prospect of a largely uninhabitable Earth leads to the breakdown of nations and the international order.” Democrats fail to consider the political costs of NOT impeaching Trump. We’ll see how long Pelosi can stick to her line that she doesn’t want to impeach Trump, she wants him in prison. David Dayen’s got a great new piece in the latest edition of In These Times on how Amazon is taking over our lives. It’s an excellent report and analysis on why we’ve got to limit the power of these mega-corporations. A new report from the accounting group Deloitte shows that the net worth of Americans between the age of 18 and 35 has dropped 34% since 1996. Governor Wolf released his “Restore PA” plan that aims to rebuild Pennsylvania’s aging infrastructure.  The plan would lock in natural gas drilling for the next two decades. Progressive Democrats such as Elizabeth Fiedler, Daniel Otten, Sara Innamorato, and Summer Lee opted out of putting their names on the bill and climate scientist Michael Mann told the Capital Star that he “hopes [Governor Wolf] will reconsider this misguided plan. Daylin Leach goes full Trump by exonerating himself and leaking a preliminary version of the Senate investigation into his allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct.  His actions forced Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes, Art Haywood, Larry Farnese, Lindsey Williams, Tim Kearny, Maria Collett and everyone else in the Party to call for his resignation. The Pennsylvania Senate voted Mike Turzai’s egregious EITC tax credit and charter school give away legislation out of committee and just in time for the budget season.  The bill would add $100 million to the EITC tax credit program and would increase the administrative fees from 10% to 20% so billionaire-backed special interests groups like the Commonwealth Foundation can make more money off the backs of Pennsylvania’s poorest children. Plain View Project releases a report showing racist, misogynist, and violent Facebook post by 330 Philadelphia police officers. Summer Lee’s UNITE PAC gets the goods. U.S. Navy looking to get support for its new rail gun by tying it to NASA’s lunar base plans. The electromagnetic railgun will be tested on a U.S. warship soon, could be used to launch payloads off the moon toward Earth or into deep space without the use of chemical propellants. Free Will Brewery’s new release this weekend is Angel: Hop Blend no. 2 - the second iteration of their “No Boil IPA was brewed with local malt from Deer Creek Malthouse and heirloom bloody butcher corn from Castle Valley Mill.”   On Wednesday, June 12th, Free Will Brewing joins with Tré Locally Sourced to present "Grilled & Chilled" as their latest sour cellar series. Grilled and Chilled will be a 5-course pairing will feature some of your favorite brews and soon to be favorite dishes.

This week Sara Innamorato, Jessica Semler, and Satvika Neti join us to discuss the stat of reproductive rights in Pennsylvania and nation wide. This week's episode is brought to you by Planned Parenthood.

Day wore his special political socks and Ed wishes that he would have at least worn a vest as the Drinking Partners welcome Summer Lee – the Democratic nominee for the 34th Pennsylvania State House District – and Sara Innamorato – the Democratic nominee for the 21st Pennsylvania State House District. What follows is an in-depth analysis of the shifting politics of Western Pennsylvania and the nation as a whole. Ms. Lee speaks on her concept of people-centered politics, which she deems “common sense policies,” that focus on education, healthcare, and a fair living wage. Ms. Innamorato shares her approach, which supports progressive policies that promote a “dignified life.” When Ed asks if passion or savvy will garner the most change in Harrisburg, Ms. Innamorato and Ms. Lee answer in unison: “Both.” It is this combination of knowledge and dedication that listeners will hear throughout the interview. Even with such important women as guests, the Drinking Partners add light laughs and their own spins to the heavy banter. To learn more about Summer Lee and Sara Innamorato, visit their respective sites: https://www.summerforpa.com and https://www.saraforpa.com.

Four progressive women with Democratic Socialist platforms running for Pennsylvania State House won big last week in their primaries. All unseated establishment male incumbents. All four – Summer Lee & Sara Innamorato of Pittsburgh and Kristin Seale & Elizabeth Fiedler of Philadelphia – join the show to discuss their respective races, their experience in taking on the establishment, how their people-powered campaigns helped them win, DSA's role and what their Dem Socialist platforms meant to them, and what this means all across the country going forward. All that plus listener questions and comments and much more!

New York Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman resigns after explosive New Yorker article features four women who reveal Schneiderman as serial abuser. Trump found a new best friend in the “very honorable” Kim Jong-Un. They’ll have their bromance meet up in Singapore. Three Americans freed from North Korea. Trump looks to gut CHIP on the same day Melania re-releases Obama pamphlet on cyberbullying under her name. Trump advisor says trouble with Nazis is that they didn't keep going. Comments at Turning Point USA event. White House looking to hire private spies to counter “deep state” enemies. Jeff Sessions wants to take kids from their parents at the border. Rudy Guiliani resigns from law firm over tv appearances. Hugh Hewitt allowed to keep his job at MSNBC and The Washington Post after doing favors for Scott Pruitt. Historic wins for women during Tuesday’s primaries across the country. Massive University of California statewide strike. National Nurses United engage in “sympathy strike” with striking AFSCME workers. After three days of a strike, the fight goes on. North Carolina Teachers next to strike? Bernie Sanders introduces “Workplace Democracy Act.” Mass murderer Don Blankenship not elected. Fracking will probably cook the planet, but no one is listening. And a week filled with stories about white people calling the police on black people for living normal lives. Recap on Bernie Sanders barnstorm of PA in support of progressive candidates. Dom Costa mounts GOP write-in campaign for fear of Sara Innamorato victory in Democratic primary in PA District 21. Progressive candidates Sara Innamorato and Summer Lee - both facing members of the Costa family in Democratic primaries - are matching fundraising numbers with the Costas. A Democratic Party member writes letter to the editor wondering why Democracts should let the DSA dictate the rules? Because we need better Democrats, maybe? We welcome back Lou Ryan to Raging Chicken! Her new articles follow the fight against gentrification in Organizing against gentrification in the East Liberty neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Jordan Peterson, who has claimed that feminists have “an unconscious wish for brutal male domination,” referred to developing nations as “pits of catastrophe” coming to the Tower Theater in Upper Darby. Colleen Bradley and her legal team ready their Writ Of Certiorari for the U.S. Supreme Court. In space and beer news, CubeSats head for Mars. Marco. Polo. Space workers strike against United Launch Alliance. Americans have fewer vacation time than your average medieval peasants. Free Will Brewing is releasing Chasing the Dragon release today. Dandelion Saison in the works.

Sara Innamorato, owner of Innamo Co. is the cofounder of She Runs Southwestern Pa., one of many organizations focused on getting more women to run for office.  Pennsylvania ranks 40th when it comes to female representation in government. She talked to us about why she decided to run for office.; she says both the results of the 2016 election and her father’s struggle with opioid addiction are big motivators. Innamorato wants people to feel more connected to their elected officials, to know that someone is listening to their concerns. After the show remember to follow the discussion on Twitter (@BroadCastPGH) Facebook (@The Broadcast_PGH) Also, check out the Broadcast Podcast website and sorgatronmedia.com!