The Center Square Daily

The Center Square
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The Center Square Daily is a show that highlights the work of The Center Square reporters from statehouses across the country to Washington D.C. all with an eye towards the impacts of today's news on the taxpayer.

  1. 7H AGO

    Weekend Edition | Lawmakers Tied to Blackstone, High Prices Follow Private Utility Takeovers

    On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, Only 10 U.S. senators voted against the bipartisan housing bill that restricts large institutional investors from buying up single family homes and requires investors to sell build-to-rent homes within seven years. A bill that could switch Georgia to Atlantic Standard Time was still pending as the General Assembly approaches its final day, but one group says it should fail. Residents of one Pennsylvania county have seen their water and sewer bills rise significantly since a private company took over the water company. And the Stock market has been signaling some concerns over the past several weeks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min

  2. 23H AGO

    The Center Square Daily | 4.3.26 | Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Base

    Jared Strong hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Jared looks at Illinois' diversity commission coming under scrutiny by the Illinois Senate after The Center Square reported on the part time work and high pay of commissioners and the poor outcomes for the businesses they are meant to help. The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch joins to discuss the state of the conflict in Iran and the U.S.'s future with NATO. And Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs a memo instructing leadership to allow service members to request to carry private firearms on base.   Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    17 min

  3. 1D AGO

    The Center Square Daily | 4.2.26 | Property Tax Debate Rages in Illinois

    Jim Talamonti hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Jim looks at the debate in Illinois over who is really responsible for high property taxes. The Center Square's Christen Smith joins to discuss soaring water costs after private takeovers of utilities and steps Pennsylvania is taking to address the problem. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com  Quick Hits:  FLORIDA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_2cdcbf2f-7574-448f-b2b1-377d13422467.html NORTH CAROLINA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_ba1a5c16-4184-4a7a-8f7a-9f6a1012bad5.html  NEVADA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_2fa91bb8-c93f-43ec-9358-76a99647f768.html  NEW YORK: https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_fec2c87a-4e88-4f4c-bae7-783c8f11b372.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    18 min

  4. 2D AGO

    The Center Square Daily | 4.01.26 | Countdown to Artemis II: U.S. Returns to the Moon After Decades

    Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Esther looks at the biggest national headlines with Pres. Trump saying Iran is requesting a ceasefire and attending the Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship, and the nation gearing up for the first manned mission to the moon in 50 years. The Center Square's Kim Jarret joins to discuss the debate in Georgia about changing from the Eastern time zone to the Atlantic time zone in a bid to get around the federal limitations on permanent daylight savings time. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com  Quick Hits: ARIZONA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_a474fd87-cf12-4f47-8b22-34d39fd1ee1d.html  CALIFORNIA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_b31cfcf3-643a-442c-b97e-7473e2b686f6.html  NORTH CAROLINA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_0bdf9cd3-05cf-4eb6-a1e0-0da31ca81e79.html  WISCONSIN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_9c86af3b-4995-4619-a30e-f0419cd9f8f2.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    18 min

  5. 4D AGO

    The Center Square Daily | 3.30.26 | Bill Opponents Received Tens of Thousands from Blackstone

    Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country.  On today’s show, Esther looks at a nonprofit organization urging the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to reopen a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging a race-based program violates federal law. The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux joins to discuss 10 senators that voted against bipartisan housing legislation who received tens of thousands of dollars from groups like Blackstone which would be impacted by the bill. And quick hits from Nevada, Louisiana, and Michigan.  Read more at TheCenterSquare.com  Quick Hits:  NEVADA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_d7723a44-9bd3-4d6f-9368-eb8477b70ab4.html LOUISIANA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_0e7efbdf-32c9-4247-9bce-fc3f92a2860e.html  MICHIGAN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_ed65e834-8a50-46e5-a805-71e205f389e1.html 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - LAUSD race-based program  04:10 - Housing Bill Opponents Received Tens of Thousands  13:48 - America's Talking Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    16 min

  6. MAR 28

    California School District Spends Over $900K on DEI Programs, U.S. Supreme Court Hears Asylum Case

    On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, the shifts being caused by data centers and AI. California’s Merced City School District has spent over $900,000 on consultants for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to documents provided by Defending Education. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case to determine at what point an individual attempting to enter the United States can claim asylum protections. And the economic impacts of international conflicts like the one in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min

  7. MAR 21

    The Center Square's Voters' Voice Poll, State Aid for Illegal Immigrant Student Programs Faces Scrutiny

    Host Greg Bishop talks to guests about the new income tax in Washington state, the latest Voters' Voice poll, scrutiny of funding for education programs for noncitizen students in the country illegally, the tightening of the economy, and more... Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min

  8. MAR 15

    Debate Grows as States Consider Teacher Strike Bans, Supreme Court Weighs 2nd Amendment, Other Cases

    On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, the U.S. Supreme court considers a variety of cases including ones dealing with gun rights, elections, and immigration. Many states are considering new policies affecting teachers’ ability to strike or participate in protests, and education officials and labor advocates continue to debate the legality of teacher strikes. A former Wisconsin prison warden, who was convicted of a criminal charge tied to the death of one of his inmates, was paid nearly $118,000 for unused vacation time after he resigned, according to state data obtained by The Center Square. And how AI is currently impacting the jobs market and what to expect going forward. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min
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The Center Square Daily is a show that highlights the work of The Center Square reporters from statehouses across the country to Washington D.C. all with an eye towards the impacts of today's news on the taxpayer.

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  • Creator
    The Center Square
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Center Square
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