Best Metropolitan Council Podcasts (2024)

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Conversations with Peter Lindstrom - Metropolitan Council 29:48

7d ago29:48

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On this episode of Conversation, Metropolitan Council member Peter Lindstrom joins us to talk about the Metropolitan Council's mission.By nmtvnews

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Improving community health through air quality initiatives 17:30

17d ago17:30

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SEASON 3: EPISODE 5 IS NOW LIVE In recent years, metropolitan Washington has seen tremendous improvements in its air quality—down from upwards of 80 unhealthy air days each year in the 1990s to an average of ten as of 2023. But last year's Canadian wildfires emphasized that good air quality is not a guarantee, and it can be easily impacted by incre…

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Reimagining Home Forward: A Conversation with CEO Ivory Mathews 30:04

1M ago30:04

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Home Forward CEO Ivory Mathews joined To The Point host Jeffery K. Patterson for a conversation about the Reimagining Home Forward Initiative. Ivory discusses how the initative addresses systemic racism by "calling up, calling out" racial injustices in Home Forward's history and is forging an inclusive path forward by implementing a racial harm pol…

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The biking boom: Expanding bicycling in the DMV 18:14

1M ago18:14

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Over the last several decades, residents have increasingly turned to biking to improve fitness, reduce car pollution, and avoid escalating gas prices. Local governments and planners are encouraging the trend. In our region, they’re building hundreds of miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails and adding bicycle lanes to streets. For example, the Tran…

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Ensuring fair housing across communities 20:07

2M ago20:07

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Working through COG, area jurisdictions joined together this year in a monumental decision to create the first regional fair housing plan in a generation. Since the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, we've made significant strides to reverse patterns of housing discrimination and racial segregation. But, the Fair Housing Plan sheds light on v…

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Conversation with Eugene Jones, Jr. 17:48

3M ago17:48

17:48

CLPHA Board President Jeffery K. Patterson sits down with Eugene Jones, Jr. to discuss a career spanning four decades and includes leading some of the nation's largest housing authorities including Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, and most recently Atlanta from where he stepped down late last year. Gene describes what drew him to the public hous…

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Episode 18: Does AI Threaten The Sacred? 1:12:44

3M ago1:12:44

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Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 18th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode eighteen, “Does AI Threaten the Sacred?” Join in with our experts as they discuss how advancements in AI technology may pose challenges to elements of life that hold sacred o…

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Strengthening food security for a more resilient region 15:47

5M ago15:47

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Access to an adequate food supply remains a challenge for many low- to middle-income families. The Capital Area Food Bank reports that a third of households in the metropolitan Washington region face food insecurity, uncertain about having enough to eat. To address this issue, local officials are actively working together to advocate for the restor…

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Welcome to our new co-host – Kristen Aspenes 18:29

5M ago18:29

18:29

Brianna will be away on maternity leave for the next year so we are welcoming Kristen Aspenes, Engagement Coordinator at Edmonton Global as Sherri's new co-host. Kristen shares a bit about her background and role with Edmonton Global and Brianna does a bit of a look back over her time with the organization so far.…

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Creating Opportunities for PHAs to Partner with Community Behavioral Health Organizations 51:54

5M ago51:54

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In a recent CLPHA member survey, 84 percent said access to behavioral and mental health services, including substance use treatment, is one of the biggest health challenges for their residents. PHA residents are dealing with everything from acute mental health crises to the stress and anxiety of living in poverty, but forward-thinking PHAs are coll…

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Blaine High School Veteran’s Day Program 46:59

6M ago46:59

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Blaine High School once again presents a Veterans Day Program to celebrate and honor all those who have served.By nmtvnews

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Enhancing public safety through regional collaboration 19:51

6M ago19:51

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Crime does not respect municipal boundaries, so area public safety agencies collaborate closely through COG and other regionwide initiatives to track crime trends, communicate during real-time emergencies, and launch innovative programs to target crime and protect public wellbeing. COG's Annual Report on Crime and Crime Control, released recently, …

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Local Decision 2023: Michael Ruhland - Lino Lakes City Council 15:17

7M ago15:17

15:17

In 2023, Michael Ruhland is running for Lino Lakes City Council.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Catherine Decker - Lino Lakes City Council 14:47

7M ago14:47

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In 2023, Catherine Decker is running for Lino Lakes City Council.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Christopher Stowe - Lino Lakes City Council 14:34

7M ago14:34

14:34

In 2023, Christopher Stowe is running for Lino Lakes City Council.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Chris Lyden - Lino Lakes City Council 16:54

7M ago16:54

16:54

In 2023, Chris Lyden is running for Lino Lakes City Council.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Nici Dorner - Circle Pines City Council Special Election 15:00

7M ago15:00

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In 2023, Nici Dorner is running for Circle Pines City Council in the special electionBy nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Rob Rafferty - Lino Lakes Mayor 19:33

7M ago19:33

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In 2023, Rob Rafferty is running for re-election for Lino Lakes Mayor. He is unopposed.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Ryan McLaughlin - Spring Lake Park School Board Special Election 20:58

7M ago20:58

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In 2023, Ryan McLaughlin is running for Spring Lake Park School Board in the Special Election.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Kelly McClellan - Spring Lake Park School Board Special Election 16:24

7M ago16:24

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In 2023, Kelly McClellan is running for Spring Lake Park School Board in the Special Election.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Susan Witt - Anoka-Hennepin School Board District 2 15:27

7M ago15:27

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In 2023, Susan Witt is running for Anoka-Hennepin School Board District 2.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Zach Arco - Anoka-Hennepin School Board District 2 19:24

7M ago19:24

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In 2023, Zach Arco is running for Anoka-Hennepin School Board District 2.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Matt Percy - Circle Pines City Council 15:47

7M ago15:47

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In 2023, Matt Percy is running for Circle Pines City Council.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Steve McChesney - Circle Pines City Council 15:41

7M ago15:41

15:41

In 2023, Steve McChesney is running for Circle Pines City Council.By nmtvnews

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Local Decision 2023: Dave Bartholomay - Circle Pines Mayor 20:40

7M ago20:40

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In 2023, incumbent mayor Dave Bartholomay is seeking reelection.By nmtvnews

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Conversations with Thumbs Up - Mental Health Awareness 36:10

8M ago36:10

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On this episode of Conversations, we talk with Katie Shatusky, the Executive Director, of Thumbs Up about Mental Health Awareness month and suicide prevention. We also with Shannon Lee and Janet Casperson, two women who lost their children to suicide in 2020.By nmtvnews

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How to Protect Your Housing Authority from Cyberattacks 14:15

8M ago14:15

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Public housing authorities face the same cybersecurity threast as any large organization. H.A.I. Group CEO and cybersecurity expert Ed Malaspina joins host Jeffery K. Patterson to discuss what public housing authorities can do to protect themselves from the very real threat of cyberattacks. Thanks for listening to To The Point, a podcast of the Cou…

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Building major infrastructure in Canada — Guest: Adam Legge, President, Business Council of Alberta 32:59

8M ago32:59

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Sherri and Brianna speak with Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta. We talk about their ongoing work to support business-friendly policies for the province and about their latest report, Future Unbuilt, which provides recommendations to the federal government on how to improve Canada's regulatory processes to build major infrast…

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Conversations: Cory McIntyre, Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent 23:01

8M ago23:01

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Prior to the 2023-2024 school year, new Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre discusses test scores, teacher shortages and new policies.By nmtvnews

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The future of air cargo — Guests: SASI World and YEG 37:46

8M ago37:46

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Brianna and Sherri speak with Stan Wraight, President and CEO of SASI World, Charles Edwards, VP of SASI World, and Alex Lowe, from the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). They discuss the ongoing work to build out cargo capacity at the Edmonton International Airport and what trends are happening globally that impact global logistics and cargo tr…

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2023 NASCO Continental Reunion — Guest: VP Rachel Connell 24:26

9M ago24:26

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Sherri and Brianna chat with Rachel Connell, VP of the North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO), about their upcoming reunion event taking place in Edmonton, August 29-31, 2023. The event will see Canada, U.S., and Mexico business and political leaders gather to discuss the future of our North American trading relationships. Learn more a…

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State of Growth — The Edmonton Metropolitan Region 29:23

9M ago29:23

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Sherri and Brianna were invited by UDI - Edmonton Metro to their event to launch their State of Growth report. The report was jointly produced with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and provides a compelling snapshot of the region’s diverse assets and offerings around four themes: people and housing, economic competitiveness and employment, la…

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Building a pharmaceutical hub — Guest: Andrew MacIsaac, CEO, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation 31:20

9M ago31:20

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We speak to Andrew MacIsaac, CEO of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) about supporting the life sciences sector by linking post-secondary institutions and industry and facilitating commercialization. We also talk about the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative and the work being done to build the Edmonton region into a pharmaceutical R & D and ma…

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Seeing Red: The Impact of Redlining in Cleveland, Ohio 55:33

10M ago55:33

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The practice of redlining is where public and private officials and professionals designated certain neighborhoods as high-risk largely due to racial demographics. This led to denied loans or significantly higher interest rates in those neighborhoods. It institionalized racial bias, and denied generations of Black families the ability to build and …

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Episode 8: The region then and now—reflections from COG's longest serving board member 18:41

10M ago18:41

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Penny Gross joined the COG Board in 1996, the same year she was elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Since then, she's been a central figure at COG as regional leaders have worked together to tackle issues such as the health of the Chesapeake Bay and local waterways, public safety, Metro, and more. In this episode of COG's podcast, T…

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Episode 17: Surveillance and Sacrality 55:56

10M ago55:56

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Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 17th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode seventeen, “Surveillance and Sacrality?” Join in with our experts as they discuss how surveillance is impacting privacy and what you can do to maintain sacrality. We welcome …

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Cashless convenience store meets Swiss robo-barista — Guests: James, Sebastian & Vladimir 25:42

10M ago25:42

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We chat with Dr. Sebastian Knebel and Vladimir Srezoski from Smyze, based in Switzerland, and James Johnson, founder of Vender Convenience, a cashless convenience store opening in downtown Edmonton. Smyze is investing to install their robotic barista in the store - their first North American location. https://www.venderconvenience.com/ https://smyz…

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Episode 7: Advancing climate resiliency in the DMV 21:00

11M ago21:00

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Climate change is happening, so as we work towards our goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental stewardship, our region must also prepare for an increase in extreme weather intensified by global warming. Recent storms have served as a warning that our transportation network, utilities, and neighborhoods must all adapt to…

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Hydrogen Hack — Guests: Steven Martens & Peter Fenwick 29:31

11M ago29:31

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We chat with Peter Fenwick, Director, Scale-Up and Growth Programs at Mount Royal University, and Steven Martens, co-lead of the Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator. We discuss how accelerators work and current initiatives in Alberta to support the emerging hydrogen economy. Register for the Hydrogen Hack on June 21st in Edmonton: https://www.eventbrit…

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Urban planning and economic development — Guests: Kalen Anderson & Susan Keating 28:48

11M ago28:48

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Kalen Anderson is the Executive Director of the Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro, and Susan Keating is their board chair. We learn about their organization and how land use policy affects economic development and housing affordability. https://www.udiedmonton.com/By Edmonton Global

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Producing hydrogen with forestry waste fibre — Guest: Ian MacGregor 19:52

12M ago19:52

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We chat with Ian MacGregor, who played a lead role in the building of the Sturgeon Refinery. Ian is the founder of Hydrogen Naturally, a company using proven technology, sustainable forest waste fibre, and in-depth knowledge of carbon sequestration to build a reliable long-lasting hydrogen supply source in the Edmonton region. We talk about the Edm…

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Episode 6: Planning for the future 18:38

12M ago18:38

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In December 2022, the COG Board selected Clark Mercer as the organization's new Executive Director, the sixth chief executive since COG’s founding in 1957. Mercer began serving in his official capacity at COG in January 2023, during what is already shaping up to be a pivotal time for the region. In this special episode of Think Regionally, host Rob…

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We will be covering Down Payment Assistance. Is it free? Can you really buy a home with no down payment? How do you get yours? Let's find out! 17:23

1y ago17:23

17:23

Welcome to Show & Tell with The 2 Mortgage Guys Season 2 - Episode 15: We will be covering Down Payment Assistance. Is it free? Can you really buy a home with no down payment? How do you get yours? Let's find out! Have a question? Feel free to comment and we'll be happy to answer! If you enjoyed this video, click the 👍 and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to o…

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Red tape reduction: what it means and why it matters — Guest: Evan Walker 28:41

1y ago28:41

28:41

We chat with Evan Walker, a graduate student at the University of Alberta in the Department of Political Science, and a policy intern at Edmonton Global. Evan has been working on a research paper exploring global best practices in red tape reduction to support business investment and economic growth. We talk about what red tape is, what it isn't, a…

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We welcome Andy Hardie of the Hardie Group. Join us as we get to know Andy a little better and learn why his office is one of the top real estate companies in the area. 26:48

1y ago26:48

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Welcome to Show & Tell with The 2 Mortgage Guys Season 2 - Episode 14: We are joined by Andy Hardie from The Hardie Group Real Estate. Over the years we’ve watched Andy rise up as a rookie real estate agent to eventually take the wheel of the entire company. Join us as we get to know Andy a little better and learn why his office is one of the top r…

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How HACLA Is Combatting Homelessness in Los Angeles 25:44

1y ago25:44

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency on homelessness in the city. In this episode, host Jeffery K. Patterson sits down with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) President and CEO Doug Guthrie and Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) Executive Director Sunia Zaterman to discuss why homeles…

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We're talking with Bryon Haverstick-Asst. Scout Executive of the Sagamore Council, Boy Scouts of America about how a family can get involved, their outreach programs, partnership opportunities & more 34:48

1y ago34:48

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Welcome to Show & Tell with The 2 Mortgage Guys Season 2 - Episode 13: We are joined by Bryon Haverstick - Assistant Scout Executive with the Sagamore Council, Boy Scouts of America for another C o m m un i t y S p o t l i g h t ! We’ll be talking about how a family can get involved in Scouting, their outreach programs, partnership opportunities an…

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Growing innovation in the food & agriculture sector — Guest: Dr. Stan Blade 27:24

1y ago27:24

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We talk with Dr. Stanford Blade, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta and professor in the Faculty’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Science. We talk about the importance of building a strong talent pipeline, how innovation is enhancing the food and agriculture sector, and…

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Amy Pate, Executive Vice President · REALTORS Association of Central Indiana shares the benefits of working with realtors, what exactly they do, how they are paid & she'll share some real estate stats 31:44

1y ago31:44

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Welcome to Show & Tell with The 2 Mortgage Guys Season 2 - Episode 12: We are joined by Amy Pate, Executive Vice President · REALTORS Association of Central Indiana. She'll share the benefits of working with realtors, how they are paid, horror stories of not using them and we'll dive into some real estate stats. All of this and much more! Have a qu…

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Margaret Sklenar - Co-Owner of Metropolitan Title, talks to us about the role title company’s play in a real estate transaction and much more! 29:04

1y ago29:04

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Welcome to Show & Tell with The 2 Mortgage Guys Season 2 - Episode 11: We are joined by Margaret Sklenar - Co-Owner of Metropolitan Title to talk about the role title company’s play in a real estate transaction and much more! Have a question? Feel free to comment and we'll be happy to answer! Margaret Sklenar - Co-Owner of Metropolitan Title | mskl…

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