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We are a church planting in downtown San diego, California. This podcast chronicles our learnings and stories as we journey toward planting Commonwealth this year.
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In 1962 Raymond Ezekiel Coke boarded a plane from Kingston Jamaica to come to London in the UK. In 2021 Clayton M Coke, Raymond’s son switched on a microphone & recorded his father's journey for posterity.A journey that many others from "The Windrush Generation" had also taken. From My Yard to Your Yard is the oral history of that journey but it’s also the history of being black, Caribbean, British, and that relationship with the Commonwealth & ultimately the UK.
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Jason Wilcox has been a licensed realtor in the Commonwealth of PA since 2016 and has been affiliated with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services since starting his career in real estate. During this time, he has helped many families all throughout Western PA buy or sell their home, as well as working with investors to maintain their rental portfolio. In addition to serving as a full time real estate agent, Jason also serves part time as the Director of Music and Worship for Bethel Presbyteria ...
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A journey through Southern Appalachia, one story at a time.
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A half-day symposium to mark the 350th anniversary of the publication of Robert Hooke’s Micrographia, thought to be the first handbook of microscopy, and also to applaud recent new developments in molecular-scale microscopy as recognised by the 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and the 2014 Centenary Prize of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Bringing Hope & Healing When a Church Fails to Protect the Flock w/ Robert Cunningham
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The church should be a place of hope and healing for broken sinners. But what happens when the church fails at its mission, is no longer safe, and there's a sexual predator who is a leader in the local church? These questions aren't theoretical, but was a reality in LexCity Church in Lexington, KY. To help us think through these difficult issues is…
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EP217 What You Need To Know About The New Real Estate Regulations
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On October 8, 2019, the case of Joshua Sitzer, et al. v. The National Association of Realtors, et al. was opened in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Nicknamed “The NAR Lawsuit” for short, this almost 5-year old class-action lawsuit has created some significant shakeups in the world of real estate! Today, we talk about the b…
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Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life w/ David Bahnsen
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Too many Americans have a low view of work today. Work has become devalued, and it is seen as something we unfortunately have to do to live. But is this how God and the Bible views work? Are we meant to work and is work the meaning of life? David Bahnsen, founder of the Bahnsen Group, joins us this week to discuss his new book Full-Time: Work and t…
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Ep216 Late Summer Real Estate Market Chaos...Let Me Explain
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As August rolls along, vacations are wrapping up, people are beginning to prepare for the start of the new school year, and, because it’s an election year, people are anxiously awaiting the results of November’s polls! With that said, it’s not shocking to see that our real estate market is softening up, but, what does that mean?! Even though the ma…
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Biblical Leadership for Your Life and Work w/ Todd Gray
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What is leadership? How do you become a leader? What biblical principles can leaders integrate into their lives and work? To talk further about biblical leadership is Todd Gray, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention and host of the podcast "Leadership Lessons." If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of…
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Ep215 10 Places To Enjoy Family Fun Month in Pittsburgh!
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Today is Friday, August 2nd, which means that yesterday officially kicked off the start of August and Family Fun Month! Today on “The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast,” we talk about all of the different and wonderful attractions we have in/around the City of Pittsburgh that are available to families to help them celebrate Family Fun Month! TALKING …
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Reforming Education through Educational Freedom w/ Martin Cothran
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School choice (or educational freedom) is on the ballot this November in Kentucky. Kentuckians will vote for a constitutional amendment to allow more educational opportunities for parents, students, and teachers. Proponents of school choice say that this will empower parents with better opportunities that fit the needs of their children. To talk fu…
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Ep214 But I REALLY Want Pap Pap To Come To The Home Inspection!
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So... you are ready to start scheduling your inspections. However, you had no idea that there are rules that are associated with who can and who cannot attend the home inspection on the actual day of inspection. Today, we talk about what all is entailed when it comes to wanting additional people to attend your home inspection and what needs to be p…
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The Need for Fiscal Responsibility in Our Government w/ Dr. Mark Warshawsky
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According to a recent report, the Social Security Fund Reserve will run out by 2035. This means that something needs to be done within 9 years for retirees to receive their full benefits. To talk further about the need for fiscal responsibility in our federal government is Dr. Mark Warshawsky, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (A…
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Ep213 What happens if the house doesn’t appraise when paying more than asking the price?
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Several weeks ago, we discussed on the podcast the concept of a price escalation addendum. In that episode, one of the concerns that you may have thought about when listening to that episode is what happens if the house doesn’t appraise when paying more than asking price for a home? Well, today, we are going to talk about that specific situation an…
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Is marriage an out-of-date institution? Does it get in the way of happiness and fulfillment? To talk further about the importance of marriage to individuals, families, and society, Dr. Brad Wilcox of the University of Virginia joins us to discuss his latest book Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civili…
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Ep212 Why This Real Estate Agent LOVES Working With Veterans!
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Even though the 4th of July is already one week behind us, it’s still a great time to be talking about veterans, especially when it comes to those veterans who are maybe thinking about buying or selling a home! Today, we welcome back to the podcast Ronica Craig Broderick of Realty One Group Platinum, to discuss her experiences when it comes to work…
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Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the Culture with the Early Church w/ Dr. Stephen Presley
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How should Christians engage the culture? And should Christians engage politically? To help us think through these important questions with help from the wisdom of the early Church, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Presley to discuss his latest book Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church. Dr. Presley is a professor of Church …
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When it comes to a multiple bid situation on a home, one tactic that can get used is a price escalation addendum. It’s a common way for a buyer to make their offer more enticing to the seller and while you may not recognize the name at first, once the concept is explained to you, it makes perfect sense as to what a price escalation addendum actuall…
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Pushing Back Against the Politicization of Business w/ Former AG Daniel Cameron
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Americans pushed back against big businesses like Target and Bud Light when they entered the culture war. But what do we do when businesses target conservative organizations and individuals? To discuss these issues, we are joined this week by Daniel Cameron, former Attorney General of Kentucky and CEO of the 1792 Exchange, an organization dedicated…
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The 4th of July is less than one week away! Today on the podcast, we talk about all of the wonderful sights/sounds/scenes you can take in this coming 4th of July if you are going to be in the Pittsburgh area! PS: We are airing this episode the week BEFORE the 4th of July weekend so you have almost a full week (including this weekend) to organize yo…
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Sunrise Children's Services Threatened by Biden Administration w/ Dale Suttles, President of Sunrise
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The Biden Administration is implementing a rule to require would require children who identify as LGBTQ+ be placed in foster homes that accept the child's "gender identity," which would include "gender affirming" medical procedures. This threatens the existence of faith-based ministries like Kentucky's Sunrise Children's Services. In this week's ed…
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Ep209 Real Estate Investment Legal Talk (NOT Legal Advice) with Erin Holliday
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Have you ever considered purchasing investment real estate? If so, have you sat down with an attorney to discuss how to get started and what the best practices are when it comes to starting up and running a real estate investment business? In today’s episode, we are extremely privileged to have on Erin Holliday, attorney with Trellis Legal, to disc…
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Conservatives for the Commonwealth w/ David Dickerson and Gary Houchens
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Kentucky's primary election season is over, and we can now reflect on the impact of the political action committees (PACs). Churchill Downs, Jefferson Co. Teacher's Association, and others poured in money to defeat conservative candidates. But a little PAC known as Conservatives for the Commonwealth had an outsized influence. In this week's edition…
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If you have listened to this podcast for long enough, you know that it’s no secret that Jason will many times use acronyms that might leave you scratching your head asking yourself, “What the hell does that acronym stand for?!” Several weeks ago, we decided mid-recording of the podcast episode that we had enough acronyms that we could easily do a P…
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How Certificate of Need Affects Your Health Care w/ Bob Moffit
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Should existing health care providers have veto power over new providers moving into the community? How does this affect your health care in your community? In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Robert Moffit of the Heritage Foundation to discuss and clarify the complex topic of certificate of need reform in Kentucky. …
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It is the first Friday of June and we are officially into National Homeownership Month! Today, we revisit some of the key reasons we have discussed in the past as to why homeownership should be at the top of everyone’s priority list! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction What is National Homeownership Month? Why do I want to own a home? You are your o…
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REWIND: It's June, So Celebrate Fidelity, not Pride w/ Prof. Robert P. George
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Prof. Robert P. George of Princeton University to discuss celebrating Fidelity Month in June, a month dedicated to the importance of fidelity to God, spouses and families, and our country and communities. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Comm…
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Ep206 Happy PA Real Estate License Renewal Day!
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Today is the day! It’s the 31st of May of an even year and we all know what that means…it’s real estate license renewal day! Today is the day that all realtors in the state of Pennsylvania who want to continue practicing real estate must renew their license by and if they don’t, they are no longer legally allowed to practice real estate! So, today,…
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The Collapse of America's Universities w/ David Barnhizer
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Our universities seem to be collapsing, as colleges have implemented safe spaces and trigger warnings and suppress dissenting voices, mostly those of conservatives. Joining us this week to talk about his new book Conformity Colleges: The Destruction of Intellectual Creativity and Dissent in America's Universities is David Barnhizer, professor of La…
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Ep205 Memorial Day Weekend; The End of the Spring Market???
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It is Memorial Day weekend and the unofficially start of summer, but is it also the unofficial end of the spring real estate market? Today, we talk about what Memorial Day means in terms of the spring real estate market and what you should be considering if you are still trying to either buy or sell a home (or both)! before the start of the new sch…
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Taxes Have Consequences w/ Dr. Brian Domitrovic
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Politicians are now talking about taxes since it's an election year. Those on the right generally want to lower taxes, and those on the left want to raise them. And we as citizens usually think we pay too much. Joining us this week to talk about taxes is Dr. Brian Domitrovic, a scholar at the Laffer Center for Supply-Side Economics and a co-author …
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If you have listened to this podcast for long enough, you know that it’s no secret that Jason will many times use acronyms that might leave you scratching your head asking yourself, “What the hell does that acronym stand for?!” Well, you’re in luck, because today, we breakdown and explain what some of the top acronyms in the real estate world stand…
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How Can Christians Vote in a Way That Honors God? w/ Brent Leatherwood
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Early voting for the primary election begins tomorrow (May 16th) and primary election day is May 21st. How should Christians think through the important issues this election season, and how can Christians vote in a way that honors God? Joining us this week to talk about these questions is Brent Leatherwood, President of the Ethics & Religious Liber…
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It’s Mother’s Day weekend and we here at The Really REAL Real Estate Podcast want to wish all of our mothers out there listening a very Happy Mother’s Day! And, to all of you non-mothers out there, we would just like to ask…did you get her gift yet? Are you procrastinating? Mother’s Day is this weekend, you know that, right?! Well, have no fear, be…
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How Should Christians Engage the Upcoming Election? w/ Dr. Andrew T. Walker
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Early voting for the primary election begins next week. How should Christians engage the public arena, and how should they form views on public policy and candidates? Joining us to talk about this important topic is Dr. Andrew T. Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. We als…
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In 2024, wire fraud is becoming a more popular and dangerous way for homebuyers tobe scammed out of a great deal of money in a very short amount of time! Today, wetalk about what wire fraud is and how to avoid being a victim of wire fraud, should youdecide to wire your funds to closing! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction What does it mean to wire m…
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Did America Have a Christian Founding? w/ Mark David Hall
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Is America a Christian nation? If so, how should Christianity influence public policy? In this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters, we are joined by Dr. Mark David Hall, professor at the Robertson School of Government at Regent University. We discuss his latest books Proclaim Liberty Through All the Land: How Christianity Has Advanced Freedo…
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In a business where paychecks only come from closings with clients who have just bought or sold a house, it’s not uncommon for our clients to wonder where and how we get paid! Today, we discuss all of the intimate details as it pertains to when, where, and how realtors get paid! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction Realtors are independent contractor…
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Don't Follow Your Heart w/ Thaddeus Williams
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Is the best way to find yourself to look within? In this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters, we are joined by Thaddeus Williams, assistant professor of Systematic Theology for Talbot School of Theology, to discuss his book Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.face…
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Ep200 “Flowers & Fairytales and Enchanted Earth Ecological Landscapes”
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Now that we have had a chance to recuperate from the dreaded Tax Day 2024 (and for those of us locally, hopefully the crazy amounts of rain we’ve received over the past several days!), it’s time to start thinking about the more fun parts of spring! And by fun parts, we mean sunshine, warmer weather, picnics, pool parties, and for those of you who e…
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In this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters, we are joined by Robert Cunningham, founder and director of Christ for Kentucky and former Senior Pastor of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church. We discuss what it means to be faithful and to do God's will in our post-modern society, and we discuss his new organization Christ for Kentucky, which provi…
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When it comes to talking with the general public, it’s not uncommon for a realtor to be asked “will this ‘fill in the blank repair/upgrade/addition’ increase the value of my home?” While a simple and fair question to ask, the answer may not be as simple as you think. Today, on the podcast, we’re going to be doing our best to answer that question in…
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Should conservatives backtrack on pro-life legislation to win elections? w/ Alexandra DeSanctis
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In light of Pres. Trump's recent support for some abortion exceptions, Alexandra DeSanctis joins us to discuss why pro-lifers shouldn't support exceptions, how abortion harms women, how we can help women, and how pro-lifers should message in future elections. Alexandra DeSanctis is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a contributing …
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With the spring market officially upon us, this is prime time in the real estate market for people who are looking to sell their current home in order to purchase their larger, upgraded home! Today, we talk about all of the things someone must consider when it comes to making the decision to sell their current home in order to purchase the larger, …
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Lexington Middle School Installing Gender Neutral Bathrooms w/ Warren Rogers
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Warren Rogers, CEO of W. Rogers Company in Lexington and concerned citizen, to discuss the problematic installation of gender neutral bathrooms in a new Lexington middle school. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitter: @CPC4Kentucky …
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Ep197 “Why Do I Want/Need A Buyer’s Agent When Buying a Home?”
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It’s no secret that in 2024, there are MANY steps when it comes to buying a home! And, when buying a home, it’s important that you have someone in your corner who represents you, the buyer, and has your best interests in mind. In today’s episode, we talk about what a buyer’s agent is and why it is so important for every buyer to have a buyer’s agen…
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Implementing Age Verification for P*rnography in Kentucky w/ State Sen. Gex Williams
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Sen. Gex Williams (R-Verona) to discuss his amendment #2 to HB 278 that will implement age verification for accessing online pornography in Kentucky. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitter: @CPC4Kentucky E-Newsletter: https://…
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In 2024, it’s no secret that home security is of the upmost importance to so many homeowners. However, what role does security cameras play, many of which contain both audio and video components, when it comes to selling a home? Today, we discuss the things everyone should be aware of when it comes to security systems in homes that are currently li…
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Protecting Kentucky Kids from Drag Shows and Pornography with State Sen. Lindsey Tichenor
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Sen. Lindsey Tichenor (R-Smithfield) to discuss her proposed legislation in the Kentucky General Assembly that will protect our kids from drag shows, pornography, and other societal harms. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitte…
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Well…don’t really bring out your dead! But, today, we are talking about the dead, respectively of course! Today, on the podcast, we talk about what it means when you are the executor or executrix of an estate and you are tasked with settling the estate of someone who has passed. Additionally, we’ll discuss what buyers should take note of when buyin…
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Combatting Human Trafficking in Kentucky w/ Dr. Jeanne Allert
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we welcome back Dr. Jeanne Allert, Executive Director of the Institute for Shelter Care, to further discuss human trafficking in Kentucky and how we can protect our kids. You can find out more and contact Institute for Shelter care at www.InstituteForShelterCare.org. Like and Follow us on Facebook:…
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Ep194 “What Does the Current Real Estate Market Look Like in PA?”
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We are through the first week of March and the spring real estate market is officially upon us! Today, we take a look at what is going on with the current inventory levels in Pennsylvania’s real estate market and what that means for buyers and sellers who are thinking of purchasing or selling a home in the next several months! TALKING POINTS (3-5):…
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Protecting Kentucky Kids from Social Media and Gender Ideology w/ State Rep. Josh Calloway
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Rep. Josh Calloway (R-Irvington) to discuss his proposed legislation that will protect Kentucky's children from the harms of social media and gender ideology. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email …
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Today is March 1st and the spring real estate market is officially upon us! If you are either buying or selling a home this spring, today, we talk about what must be done right now so you can be under contract with your home within the next 30 days, with the hope of being closed 30-60 days after that! TALKING POINTS (3-5): Introduction SELLERS: Fin…
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