Join listeners from around the country as we sit down with key political stakeholders in the Keystone State. Whether you’re retired in Scranton, a student in Philadelphia, out for your morning walk in Erie, sitting in traffic commuting into Pittsburgh or you are thousands of miles away and just curious about Pennsylvania politics, we welcome every listener to the kitchen table.
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Three icons captivate you w/ a podcast about the criminals & creators of the fashion, beauty, & entertainment industries.
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I'm Hear For It is an outlet to express our queer, black everyday conversations on justice, politics & culture. Hosted by three friends who are based in Oakland, we’re deeply rooted in black friendship, black creativity & black joy.
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Today marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution - in Philadelphia in 1787. Our guest talks about his bipartisan efforts in Harrisburg to amend the Constitution.By Ari Mittleman
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Each weekend, dozens of Marylanders are knocking doors across York, Cumberland and Dauphin counties. Learn more about this grassroots effort and what's happening in the hottest State House, State Senate and Congressional races across the Mason Dixon Line.By Ari Mittleman
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Diet, exercise, politics and policy with Attorney General candidate Eugene DePasquale. Hear how this marathoner is running his toughest race yet.By Ari Mittleman
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Former Congressman Conor Lamb shares personal anecdotes about working with Tim Walz. He also provides unique insights on how national Democrats can best communicate about the natural gas industry.By Ari Mittleman
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Three weeks after the assassination attempt, sit down with Commissioner Boozel to hear how his community is doing and his predictions for the fall campaign trail. He also shares unique perspective on Gov. Josh Shapiro.By Ari Mittleman
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Catching Up w/ Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams
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On the eve of former President Donald Trump visiting Harrisburg, we sit down with the Mayor. She shares what's on the mind of her constituents and unique perspective on Gov. Josh Shapiro.By Ari Mittleman
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Larry Miller and the Philadelphia Black Vote
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We sit down with Larry Miller who spent many years as a journalist with the Philadelphia Tribune, one of the nation's oldest daily newspapers serving the African-American community. The discussion is on the state of the presidential race, the potential shift in Black voters toward the Trump ticket and the impact of crime and the fight over school c…
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Congressional Fundraising w/ Cat McParland
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We welcome back Cat McParland, top Democratic fundraiser. With her unique perspective, she provides an overview of the money fueling the hottest Congressional races in the Commonwealth.By Ari Mittleman
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The day after Dr. Jill Biden visited Allentown, we sit down with Tom Shortell from LehighValleyNews.com. He provides unique perspective on the visit, organizing efforts in the Latino community and more.By Ari Mittleman
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Philadelphia Pride w/ Councilmember Rue Landau
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June is a time to recognize the contributions of the LGBTQ community. We sit down with the first openly gay member of Philadelphia City Council for a unique perspective on what she is hearing across the city in the final 130 days of this historic election cycle.By Ari Mittleman
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Whether at the Jersey Shore, the Poconos, Laurel Highlands or Presque Isle, spend a weekend reading Leading from the Top: Presidential Lessons in Issues Management. This Pennsylvania author and expert walks us through a great read during this thought provoking discussion.By Ari Mittleman
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Sit down with Professor Chris Borick for an in-depth discussion on best practices for polling Pennsylvania and analysis of the latest data.By Ari Mittleman
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Sit down with Tim DeFoor, Pennsylvania's 50th Auditor General. Join an in-depth conversation about his proudest achievements during his first term and hear his strategy to win a second term this November.By Ari Mittleman
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The Streets of Philadelphia w/ Congressman Brendan Boyle
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Representing diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Congressman Boyle shares his unique perspective on the drama of the federal budget, prospects for Dems flipping the House, enthusiasm amongst his constituents for the President's reelection and more.By Ari Mittleman
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PA-7 is one of the most hotly contested Congressional districts in the country. Sit down with Maria Montero to hear about her family, her reasons for running, plans to win a tightly contested Republican primary and her priorities if she is elected to Congress.By Ari Mittleman
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Sit down with State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta for a discussion on his run for Auditor General, trends in Philadelphia turnout, enthusiasm amongst Black voters and his travel outside of PA on behalf of the Biden-Harris campaign.By Ari Mittleman
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With less than 230 days to go in this historic election cycle, we are back! In this mini-episode get to know our new co-host, Kyle Sammin, Managing Editor of Broad + Liberty, and hear about our new partnership with PoliticsPA.com.By Ari Mittleman
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School board races across Pennsylvania are more expensive and contentious than ever before. We sit down with Joshua Levinson of the East Penn School District in Lehigh County. He shares what he is hearing in the final days of this historic campaign and what it might mean for next November.By Ari Mittleman
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We sit down with Superior Court Judge Dan McCaffery. This proud son of Irish immigrants shares his passion for fighting for justice and why he wants a seat on Pennsylvania's Supreme Court.By Ari Mittleman
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Rachael Heisler - Pittsburgh's Next City Controller
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We sit down with the Deputy Controller who is running unopposed this November for Controller. She provides a granular discussion not just about city finances, but also unique insight on Democratic organizing in and around Pittsburgh.By Ari Mittleman
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The Bucks County Commissioners are on the ballot and the race is attracting national attention. A victory by the Democrats will be historic. We sit down with Kunal Atit - the campaign manager for the Democratic incumbents. He talks GOTV plans for this November and what this campaign means for next November.…
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This season, we talk with the candidates and operatives focused on this November and what results might mean for next November. Join Harrison Cann, senior reporter for City and State PA, for an introductory overview.By Ari Mittleman
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Join a Pennsylvania fundraising expert for her analysis of Federal Election Commission reports from across the Congressional delegation. The money map provides important insight at this early stage of the 2024 cycle.By Ari Mittleman
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Summer Read: American Ramble w/ Neil King Jr.
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This Independence Day, we sit down with award winning journalist, Neil King Jr. His book, American Ramble, chronicles a 330 mile walk from Washington, DC to NYC. Much of this journey traverses Pennsylvania. Neil provides us unique perspective from diverse Pennsylvanians and unforgettable history lessons from corners of the Commonwealth too often ov…
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Tuesday Night Recap w/ Councilman Isaiah Thomas
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We do a deep dive into what happened Tuesday night in Philadelphia with the top vote getter on City Council. Councilman Thomas also shares perspective on the new city budget, priorities for next year, the race to be Council President and who should be the next coach of the Sixers.By Ari Mittleman
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Tuesday Night Recap w/ Majority Whip Dan Miller
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We do a deep dive into what happened Tuesday night in Allegheny County with the Majority Whip of the State House Dan Miller. We discuss the County Executive and District Attorney races as well as his dynamic podcast, At the Table.By Ari Mittleman
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We conclude our in-depth conversations with the candidates for Allegheny County Executive. Dave Fawcett has taken on big challenges in the courtroom. He reflects on his time years ago in Allegheny County government and lays out his vision for the next four years.By Ari Mittleman
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Get to Know the Candidates: John Weinstein
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We continue our in-depth conversations with the candidates for Allegheny County Executive. John Weinstein has served as County Treasurer since 1999. He has been endorsed by the County Democratic Party and the Central Labor Council.By Ari Mittleman
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We sit down with the candidates for Allegheny County Executive. Michael Lamb discusses lessons learned from his years as Pittsburgh City Controller and vision for running Pennsylvania's second largest county. This includes his background of innovative policymaking "from press conference to practice".…
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Get to Know the Candidates: Sara Innamorato
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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.By Ari Mittleman
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Stephen Burrows shines bright like a black diamond in history as a fashion treasure
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Stephen Burrows is a human being with a bright light. He is a treasure of historic proportion in the fashion industry, and nobody knows his passion for fashion more than Fashion and Passion co-host, the legendary supermodel Pat Cleveland. On this episode of True Crime, Fashion, and Passion, we invited Stephen to come share some of his favorite stor…
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The story deepens: Part 2 of Model & Hollywood hottie Ron Marquette killed in a dangerous game of love or Russian Roulette
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Thank you for joining us for part 2 of the compelling and riveting true crime story of the questionable death of Ron Marquette. In this second installment, we will chat again with Ron's son, Aaron, and one of the girls he grew up with - a model, musician, one of his first loves, and spiritual guides. They share their beautiful memories of their bel…
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Daniel Pearson is a lifelong Philadephian. He is member of the Inquirer's editorial team. He walks us through developing coalitions, turnout models and more in advance of the May primary.By Ari Mittleman
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Model & Hollywood hottie Ron Marquette killed in a dangerous game of love or Russian Roulette
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Ron Marquette, a Hollywood heartthrob in the 90s, was at the top of Aaron Spelling's short casting list for leading men. His tall, dark, exotic good looks and his charismatic wickedly hot bad boy charm had already made him a sex symbol in the modeling world, and he had slept with the better half of Hollywood's sexiest leading ladies. At 30 years ol…
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With 12 weeks to go to a historic citywide election, we sit down with Ali Perelman and Jon Geeting. These Philadelphia civic leaders are from different neighborhoods and backgrounds. They share their nuanced perspective on the race for Mayor and Council. They run an innovative organization - Philadelphia 3.0 - which aims to make the city more compe…
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Raul Penaranda: A fashion designer fueled by creativity and a passion for fashion and the planet he lives on.
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Raul Penaranda has been making his dreams of designing luxury women's wear with a mix of seductiveness and sophistication a reality. His collections celebrate the intrinsic beauty of the human spirit combined with his years of working in the industry. Raul has perfected expert craftsmanship and beautiful use of exquisite and unique fabrics to creat…
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Black History Month w/ Rep. Donna Bullock
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We sit down with the Chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. State Representative Donna Bullock shares her personal thoughts on the historic diversity in the new legislature. With an eye to May's elections, she provides insight on what she is hearing from across different Philadelphia neighborhoods.…
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Marielle Bobo brings an influencer’s change to generations of Ebony influence
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Marielle Bobo is the epitome of a fashion success story. As a little girl she dreamed of being part of the glamorous world of fashion. She would go to her grandmother's house and spend hours with her as they shared the beauty and the inspiration of fashion and admired. They would admire the covers of Ebony magazine that her grandmother treasured so…
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Season Launch: Philly Politics w/ Jared Solomon
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In this new season, we explore the May primary race for Mayor, Controller and City Council in Philadelphia. State Representative Jared Solomon isn't afraid to speak his mind. He shares what he's hearing from his diverse constituents in Northeast Philly. He also previews the 2024 election.By Ari Mittleman
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Sadistic graphic novel boyfriend murder’s model Iana Kasian in horrific crime of life imitating art
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Iana Kasian was only 30 years old when she was found dead in a disgusting and horrific torturous crime scene in her West Hollywood apartment on May 26th 2016. At the time Phillip was working with Sandra Bullock, whose offices were down the street from the crime scene. As Phillip was leaving Sandy's office one day with his truckload of gowns and jew…
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Blessed by Beyonce & Destiny’s Child, Ty Hunter shares a makeover from within
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Once upon a time there was a boy in Texas who dressed a little different, thought a little different, and was a little different. He had a divine destiny and was blessed by God & Beyonce. Who could ask for anything more? Only someone with so much more to give. Ty Hunter has been sharing his talents, personal style, and love of the fashion world and…
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Anand Jon: From Fashion ‘IT BOY’ celebrity designer to prison partners in punishment with the Menendez brothers
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At 16 years old, Anand Jon was on the path to greatness in the world of fashion. He had the love and support of his family, and he was on his way to America to follow his dreams as a fashion student. He quickly became a fashion industry favorite, being tutored by Tim Gunn and working with the legendary Donna Karan. He was a force to be reckoned wit…
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The emperor of royal sartorial splendor and flotus style, Naeem Khan
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The emperor of royal sartorial splendor and flotus style, Naeem Khan, has an eye for elegance and everything he touches becomes a piece of art. He knows how to combine his limitless ideas, colors, fabrics, and beautiful women perfectly. His life and his work are a testament to his journey and all that he has learned along the way. Dressing first la…
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The tragic death Joey Comunale at the hands of Jimmy Rackover, the DL convict with killer instincts and model good looks created a deadly story at the expense of Trump's jeweler to the stars
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This is the story of two fathers and two sons and the similarities stop there. Jeffrey Rackover was living the glamorous life as an affluent single man in NYC, and was the self proclaimed “jeweler to the stars” at Trump Tower. Jeffrey seemed to have it all important clients like JLo, Oprah Winfrey, and Donald Trump and a beautiful apartment on Sutt…
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A Brother From Another Mother, Pieter Estersohn
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“It's not always easy being my husband without sex,” says Phillip. “It's a tough job but Peter Estherson does it with dignity, grace, and a lot of patience.” Friends and friendship can be our most confusing relationships and often our most fun & rewarding, so choose your friends wisely. In Phillip’s case, it's usually a lifetime sentence, lol. Frie…
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All that glitters is not gold - the mysterious death of Katoucha Naine
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Katoucha Naine was famous because she was beautiful. She was infamous because she was courageous and tenacious. Katoucha was more than a supermodel, she was a super woman and a super human being. Though she struggled with her demons it was her demons that drove her passion. She fought for what she believed was right. In her extraordinary life she u…
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The Montgomery County race between Todd Stephens and Missy Cerrato was the closest contest in Pennsylvania. Planned Parenthood Advocates played a critical role in the Cerrato victory which ultimately flipped the State House. Executive Director Signe Espinoza takes us behind the scenes.By Ari Mittleman
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From club kid to one of fashion’s most influential executives: M.A.C’s Master of Make-up, Drew Elliott
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Drew Elliott is like so many of Phillip’s favorite creative co-conspirators, but with an extra splash of special sauce. We know you will enjoy this inspiring conversation about fashion and passion on this episode of True Crime, Fashion, and Passion. Drew was a style and pop culture savant in the making before he even made it. He was the kind of kid…
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One Month Later w/ Congresswoman Susan Wild
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In the most purple district in the Commonwealth, the newly reelected Congresswoman discusses what went into her victory. She talks in detail about meeting new Carbon County voters, engaging naturalized citizens, sky-high student turnout and more.By Ari Mittleman
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Captain Kirk's abused model wife, Nerine Kidd Shatner, dead in the deep end at the bottom of William Shatner's pool
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Nerine Kidd was born bold, beautiful, and tenacious. Her charisma captivated people and took her around the world as a model and finally to California as an actress. We never know what fate has in store for us and Phillip never would have expected this tragic Hollywood story for Nerine when they met in the early eighties at the Pensione Carrobbio i…
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