Hill Billy Jon Radio Show

Jon Marietta
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The Hillbilly Jon Radio Show is where common sense meets the microphone. Broadcasting from Southwestern Pennsylvania, Jon takes on politics, culture, media spin, and the stories the establishment would rather you ignore. No talking points.  No script readers. Just real conversations with candidates, business owners, whistleblowers, and everyday Americans who still believe in grit, faith, and freedom. If you are tired of the noise and ready for straight talk, you are in the right place.

  1. 1D AGO

    Fay-Penn Exposed Part 1

    Something smells wrong when public money keeps flowing and regular people keep falling behind. We’re looking straight at Fayette County, Pennsylvania and asking the questions that make powerful people uncomfortable: where do public grants and economic development dollars actually go, and why do taxpayers still feel broke while insiders look protected? I’m joined by Harry Cochran, who lays out a real-time example of how hard it can be for challengers to even get a fair shot. He explains how his state senate campaign was hit with a last-day petition challenge, why he had to bring in serious legal help, and how Commonwealth Court ultimately kept him on the ballot. If you care about election integrity and ballot access in Pennsylvania, this story shows how the process can be used as a weapon, and how it can still be fought. We also zoom out to the bigger picture: lost businesses in towns like Dawson and Connellsville, a shrinking population, living-wage jobs that are harder to find, and seniors struggling under property taxes. Then we dig into concerns around Fay-Penn, nonprofit oversight, and the kind of red flags that show up in IRS Form 990 conversations, including related-party transactions and whether public funds are being routed into private advantage. We talk about Charity Grimm Krupa’s call for audits and why transparency is the only way back to trust. If you want receipts, we’re committing to putting documentation out in the open and following the money. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review so more people hear it, then tell us: what would you audit first in your county? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    20 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Why A Pennsylvania Ballot Challenge Collapsed On Basic Legal Service Rules

    A ballot fight can sound like pure politics until you see what actually decides it: procedure. We walk through a Pennsylvania election challenge where the outcome hinges on one unglamorous legal requirement, proper service. If you do not serve the right official the right way and on time, the objection can be dead on arrival. No amount of certainty on social media fixes that, and email is not a shortcut the law accepts. Then we get personal and local. Harry Cochrane joins us with the update he has been waiting for: news that he will be on the ballot after the opposing side missed a key filing requirement. He explains why he was confident in his petition signatures, but frustrated by what he sees as a tactic to force legal spending and stall a campaign. Hubie Coleman tells his story too, describing how he filed to run for Republican committee man, received a receipt, and then got served with papers aimed at removing him based on party-status claims. Along the way, we dig into the bigger questions Fayette County voters keep asking: who gets to compete, who sets the rules, and what happens when party insiders try to “clear the field” before anyone votes. We also preview tomorrow’s promised document drop on money, influence, and county-level manipulation, and we invite you to challenge it with facts once it’s public. Subscribe so you do not miss what comes next, share this with someone who cares about ballot access and election law, and leave a review with your take: should courts and party insiders shape the ballot, or should voters decide? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    20 min

  3. 6D AGO

    How Party Insiders Try To Decide Elections Before Voters Do

    They don’t want to beat you at the ballot box, they want to erase your choices before you ever vote. That’s the charge we dig into from right here in Fayette County, where local politics shows how power really works when petitions, courts, and party leadership collide. I’m John Marriott, and I sit down with Harry, a candidate in Pennsylvania’s 32nd senatorial district, after a legal challenge targets his ballot access. We talk through the petition signature process, what it means to get dragged into court after meeting the requirements, and why these fights can price ordinary challengers out of the race. We also get blunt about campaign finance, PAC money, and the kind of backroom pressure that can keep competition off the field long before Election Day. From there we widen the lens to the county itself: population decline, a shrinking tax base, and the feeling that leadership is stuck on repeat. Harry makes the case for growth, accountable representation, and reforms that reduce procedural gamesmanship, including ideas that would modernize ballot access and limit signature challenges. We also hit major Pennsylvania election law flashpoints, including Act 77, no-excuse mail-in voting, and why voter ID remains such a heated issue for election integrity and public trust. If you care about Fayette County, Pennsylvania politics, ballot access, election lawsuits, and how local races shape real life, listen through and share your take. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more voters can find the conversation. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    18 min

  4. MAR 18

    Voters Hold The Power When Party Bosses Stop Listening

    A courthouse can feel far away until it starts touching your wallet. I’m John Marietta, and I’m sounding the alarm on what I see as Fayette County politics drifting into backroom habits, bigger budgets, and taxpayer costs that never get a clear explanation. I lay out the frustrations driving a lot of local voters right now: spending that looks cushy for insiders, contracts that deserve sunlight, and leaders who talk like conservatives but govern like “tax and spend” when nobody’s watching. Then I’m joined by Larry Doherty from the Veterans Farmers Network, who’s running for the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee. We talk straight about voter alienation, why primary elections matter, and what happens when party leadership tries to steer outcomes by pushing one candidate while everyone else fades into the background. We also dig into the money problem: when politics becomes a contest of who can raise the most cash, representation starts serving donors and ambition instead of the people doing the work, paying the taxes, and showing up to vote. We take a real-life detour into rural Fayette County too, because politics doesn’t live on paper. Farming, fences, hay, livestock, and thin margins all shape how you think about waste, accountability, and community. If you care about local government accountability, GOP party leadership, Pennsylvania primaries, and what it means to rebuild trust with voters, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more local voices, share this with a neighbor who’s fed up, and leave a review so more Fayette County voters can find it. What’s the first thing you want audited or fixed? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    46 min

  5. MAR 14

    The Tax Collector Reality

    Your property tax bill can feel personal, but the person collecting it usually has the least power over what you owe. We sit down with Mary Grace Butello, a Dunbar Township tax collector with more than two decades on the job, to separate tax policy from tax administration and to explain what really happens between a recorded deed and a Fayette County real estate tax notice landing in your mailbox. We get specific about the real world problems residents keep running into: deeds recorded months ago that still have not been reflected in the assessment system, tax notices mailed to the wrong owner, and deadline windows that quietly cost homeowners money. We walk through how the discount and penalty periods work, why collectors cannot simply “edit” a bill on the spot, and how Act 57 of 2022 can help new homeowners request a waiver of additional charges when they never received a bill in time. If you have ever bought a house and thought “why am I being billed for something I do not own,” this conversation gives you a clear checklist of what to verify. We also cover the practical side of paying property taxes in Pennsylvania: credit card payments through third-party processors, e-check fees, why some offices avoid cash, and when school district taxes arrive. Mary Grace explains the homestead exemption, school tax installment plans, and why millage rates make taxes feel wildly different across townships, boroughs, and cities. We end by zooming out to the county level, talking staffing, assessment accuracy, population decline, and what it would take to build a stronger local tax base. If this helped you, subscribe for more local, plain-spoken conversations, share the episode with a neighbor who is confused about their bill, and leave a review. What question do you want us to tackle next about Fayette County property taxes or school taxes? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    52 min

  6. MAR 11

    America Can Stop Paying For Everyone Else’s Wars

    The moment regular people decide they’re done being treated like an afterthought, politics changes fast. We start with a straight talk challenge to government that shields itself with bloated budgets, hush-hush NDAs, and insider protection, and we frame it in plain terms: if the rules apply to taxpayers, they should apply to lawmakers and local leaders too. Accountability is not revenge. It’s a reckoning that sets things right. Then I’m joined by economist and Republican Liberty Caucus leader Mike Tremont for a wide-angle look at US foreign policy and the real price tag of war. We dig into Iran, why burden sharing matters, and why America can’t keep acting like it’s responsible for every fight on the planet. Mike breaks down how alliances should work, why wealthy partners in key regions need to carry more of the load, and what leverage actually looks like when oil routes and the Strait of Hormuz are on the line. We also take on a question most shows dodge: how much of our military posture is driven by corporate risk, especially with Taiwan and advanced semiconductor chips. If the US is expected to protect critical supply chains, should manufacturers keep betting on geopolitical flashpoints, or should we rebuild high-end production at home? We close with hard lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan, a sober warning about ground troops, and a practical case for negotiation backed by strength. Subscribe for more grounded conversations, share this with a friend who cares about fiscal responsibility and foreign policy, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What does “fair” look like to you when it comes to power and accountability? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    33 min

  7. MAR 10

    From War Stories To A Rally In Pennsylvania With Ted Cruz

    We call for a local revival rooted in faith, gratitude to the military, and community action, then welcome guest Chris Morolo to share an event with Ted Cruz and a powerful WWII family story that shapes his civic work. We examine today’s political climate, the War Powers Act, and why quick, focused strategies matter more than endless wars. • call to wake up counties and towns • honoring service and the American military • event in Beaver County with Senator Ted Cruz • tribute to Helen and community resilience • Chris’s parents’ WWII cave survival and liberation • immigration, rebuilding, and writing the family book • MAGA support, independents, and realignment • Iran strategy, avoiding prolonged ground wars • War Powers Act context and past precedents • optimism around economy and midyear outlook If you want to attend our event with Senator Cruz and others, email Chris at CHRIS@PAFFC.COM or call using the number on the flyer Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    27 min

  8. MAR 7

    When Economic Development Becomes A Closed Door

    A plain envelope on the porch. Lawsuits and 990s inside. And a blunt question: why would public officials sign NDAs to sit on the board of a nonprofit that doles out economic development loans? We take you through the claims surrounding the Fay Penn Economic Development Council—allegations that insiders received below-market loans while local businesses were turned away—and we lay out what true transparency and accountability should look like when public-purpose funds are at stake. We don’t rely on rumor. We walk through the federal lawsuit alleging retaliation against a finance director who raised red flags, the reported use of a building where politics and money cross paths, and the troubling picture that emerges when people with public roles appear to benefit from grants, loans, and government salaries at the same time. If small businesses are competing with a system that favors connections over merit, the result isn’t growth—it’s a quiet exit of talent and jobs from Fayette County. So here’s the plan we’re pushing: a full, independent, third-party audit of county finances and any deal touching Fay Penn. That means opening the books, releasing board minutes, exposing NDAs, testing loan terms against market rates, and documenting every recusal and vote. Good governance isn’t partisan. It’s a promise that public dollars fuel broad opportunity, not closed-door advantage. If there’s nothing to hide, there’s nothing to fear. And if there’s rot, sunlight is step one to repair. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor who cares about fair growth, and leave a review with your take: should the county release the minutes and NDAs now? Your voice helps push real accountability forward. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    13 min
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The Hillbilly Jon Radio Show is where common sense meets the microphone. Broadcasting from Southwestern Pennsylvania, Jon takes on politics, culture, media spin, and the stories the establishment would rather you ignore. No talking points.  No script readers. Just real conversations with candidates, business owners, whistleblowers, and everyday Americans who still believe in grit, faith, and freedom. If you are tired of the noise and ready for straight talk, you are in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Jon Marietta
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
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