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A Conversation with US Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia (S3E05)

A Conversation with US Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia (S3E05)

Senator Joe Manchin is one of the leaders of the United States Senate and he talks to us about issues important to both his home state of West Virginia and the nation. Converting away from fossil fuels efficiently is an issue he is working on, and he calls his ATV his second car.

A Conversation about DC Statehood with Lorie Masters and Bruce Spiva (S3E04)

A Conversation about DC Statehood with Lorie Masters and Bruce Spiva (S3E04)

The U.S. hasn’t admitted a new state since Hawaii in 1959. Could Washington DC become the 51st state? It could. The people of Washington have voted for statehood. Congress must decide and there are more senators leaning that way. But it’s still a longshot. Listen as proponents of statehood for Washington explain how there should be the 51st star on the flag.

A Conversation with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz (S3E03)

A Conversation with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz (S3E03)

Meet the county executive that has had the toughest year of maybe anyone in government. The people of Buffalo, NY lived through a tragic racist shooting. Then they were hit with a once in a generation snowstorm. Mark Poloncarz talks about how to manage two of the worst tragedies in the US. And being Buffalo, we talked wings.

A Conversation with Kristen Deazeley Management and Program Analyst for the IRS (S3E02)

A Conversation with Kristen Deazeley Management and Program Analyst for the IRS (S3E02)

The Internal Revenue Service may be the least liked agency in the federal government. But in a conversation with Kristen Deazeley, a Management and Program Analyst for the IRS, we learn that the IRS actually does a lot of work to make sure they provide good government for taxpayers. Listen as she explains the many ways the IRS provides help and support, really.

A Conversation with Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (S3E01)

A Conversation with Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (S3E01)

Being the mayor of New York City is one of the hardest jobs in politics and government. Former NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio served two terms after a long career in city government and politics. Listen to a lively conversation about government and pizza.

A Conversation with Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach

A Conversation with Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach

David Martin sat down with Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach at the annual National Association of Counties conference…

A Conversation with Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall

A Conversation with Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall

David Martin sat down with Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall at the annual National Association of Counties conference…

A Conversation with Pierce County Council Member Derek Young

A Conversation with Pierce County Council Member Derek Young

David Martin sat down with Pierce County Council Member Derek Young at the annual National Association of Counties conference…

A Conversation with Hawai’i County Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz

A Conversation with Hawai’i County Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz

David Martin sat down with Hawai’i County Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz at the annual National Association of Counties conference…

A Recycling Model for America in Fayette County, PA (S2E10)

A Recycling Model for America in Fayette County, PA (S2E10)

Meet a county star who has created a recycling program in Fayette County, Pennsylvania that works!