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

    The Real Cost Of Gas

    Gas is expensive, but the part that really makes people furious is the feeling that the system is built to take more and explain less. We start with Pennsylvania’s sky-high gas tax and quickly get into the bigger question: when politicians collect billions, why do roads, services, and everyday life still feel like you’re falling behind? From state budgets that outspend real revenue to taxes stacked on top of taxes, we talk about what this looks like for the working person trying to live, drive, and raise a family.  Mike Tremont joins me with an economist’s lens and a liberty-minded edge. We break down why borrowing is not “free money,” how debt becomes a burden on future generations, and how inflation acts like a hidden tax that quietly reduces purchasing power. We also argue through tariffs and trade policy: can tariffs bring manufacturing back, what happens when unemployment is already low, and why tariff revenue can’t realistically replace today’s federal income tax without shrinking government.  Then we go global and get blunt about foreign aid, overseas spending, NATO, and why funding everybody doesn’t mean anybody respects you. We connect foreign policy back to energy and prices, including why the Keystone Pipeline debate still matters for refining and energy independence. We close with a practical path forward: the Republican Liberty Caucus, what it stands for, and why building local chapters is where real political leverage lives. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s fed up with runaway spending, and leave a review with one policy you’d cut first. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    29 min

  2. MAY 1

    Pennsylvania’s Death Tax

    Pennsylvania can feel like a place where you get taxed coming and going and then somehow taxed again after you’re gone. We get into that hard truth head-on, starting with the inheritance tax that can bite families at the worst possible time, turning grief into paperwork, bills, and forced decisions about land that’s been in a family for generations. If you’ve ever asked why it’s so hard to get ahead here, this conversation puts real names on the pressure points: property taxes, state taxes, and the kind of “fees” that act like taxes without the label. Then we zoom out to the daily grind. We talk fuel tax and why the cost of filling a tank doesn’t just hurt drivers, it ripples into groceries, deliveries, farm work, and every job that depends on transportation. We also challenge Harrisburg’s spending habits, the growing budget gap, and the risk that “unsustainable” budgets always end with someone reaching back into your pocket. Along the way, we question whether lawmakers who’ve never run a business truly understand payroll realities like workers’ comp, unemployment taxes, and what it takes to balance a budget without punishing the people doing the work. We also touch the political machinery behind policy: campaign money, outside influence, accusations of dark money, and why transparency matters when elections start costing millions. And we bring it back to opportunity, because Southwest Pennsylvania has real wealth in natural gas, agriculture, and industry, yet permitting delays and regulations can choke progress before it starts. If this hits home, listen through, share it with someone who’s fed up, and then subscribe and leave a review so more Pennsylvanians can find the conversation. What’s the one tax or fee you’d repeal first? Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    38 min

  3. APR 25

    Take Back The Party

    We make the case that Pennsylvania’s Republican Party is built by working people, not insiders, and we argue it is time to hand power back to the grassroots. Larry Dougherty joins us to explain why he is running for State GOP committeeman in Fayette County and how he plans to stay reachable, listen hard, and push real ideas for local jobs.  • sponsors, bills, and how local advertising keeps the show going  • why grassroots voters feel pushed out by consultants and party insiders  • Larry’s reasons for running and what he wants the role to mean  • staying accessible to voters and tracking down answers  • moving past social media fights and focusing on results  • Fayette County challenges: population loss, higher taxes, and weak vision  • building blue-collar jobs by treating agriculture as the county’s strength  • ideas for vet assistant training, farm equipment mechanics, and local supply chains  • protecting the nursing program while expanding practical workforce options  If you want to advertise, go to Harrietta Broadcasting Network dot com and uh leave a message and get we'll get you up on there.  If you feel it in your heart to vote for me on May 19th, I sure appreciate um everything.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    19 min

  4. APR 24

    Faith, Freedom, And The Constitution

    If you’ve ever looked at politics and thought, “How did we get this far off track?”, this conversation goes straight to the foundation. We sit down with John Diamond, a field representative for the John Birch Society, to talk about faith, freedom, and the idea that our rights are not granted by government but secured by it. That one distinction changes how you see everything from daily headlines to the choices made in your state capitol and county courthouse. We dig into the Freedom Index, the John Birch Society’s vote-based scorecard that grades legislators on whether they actually uphold constitutional limits. Instead of voting on vibes, slogans, or party labels, we talk about tracking records, educating neighbors, and using primaries to reward courage and punish “go along to get along” politics. We also spend time on civic education, why so many Americans were never taught the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution, and how that ignorance shows up in policy. Then we tackle the heavy stuff: election integrity and public trust, questions about voter rolls and counting systems, and why local officials can matter more than national talking heads. We also connect constitutional rights to everyday life through the Second Amendment, taxes, government waste, NGO funding, and eminent domain after the Kelo decision, especially as pipelines and large projects push into rural land. If you care about constitutional rights, election integrity, limited government, and practical steps you can take locally, listen through to the end. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s tired of party politics, and leave a review with the biggest issue you want your community to tackle next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    42 min

  5. APR 21

    How A 250-Year Family Farm Feeds A Community

    George Washington’s name is everywhere, but it hits different when the story lives on a real front porch you can still stand on. We sit down with Mark Cook to trace the living history of Cook Farm in Washington Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and why one family is opening their home place to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. We talk about what people miss when they talk about food like it just “shows up” in stores: watching the forecast, racing frost nights with covers, timing the pick before tomatoes split, and the constant labor puzzle that makes or breaks a season. It’s a grounded look at modern vegetable farming and why the farmer’s work still feeds both bodies and communities. Then we zoom out into local Revolutionary-era history, including the Cook Farm’s multi-century land story, a farmhouse finished in 1776, and the documented thread of George Washington’s 1784 travels recorded in his diary. We also touch the early tensions of the new nation, including the Whiskey Rebellion’s local impact and what it revealed about taxation, government, and rural life. Finally, Mark lays out plans for the Cook Farm 250 Celebration on Saturday, August 8, 2026: historian reenactors, blacksmith demonstrations, period music on historical instruments, food vendors, family activities, and the real logistics of parking, shuttles, and costs like insurance and tents. If you care about American history, heritage tourism, and family farms, this one connects it all. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves local history, and leave us a review with the one place in your hometown that deserves more attention. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    32 min

  6. APR 18

    A Senate Candidate’s Plan To Cut Waste And Lower Costs

    They tried to keep our guest off the ballot, and the fight ended up in court. That alone tells you something about how high the stakes are in Pennsylvania politics right now. I sit down with Al Buckton, a Pennsylvania State Senate candidate, to talk about the legal battle over ballot access, why courts matter to everyday voters, and what it means when people feel like the system is designed to narrow choices instead of expand them. Then we get into the part that hits your wallet. We talk fiscal responsibility, budget discipline, and why “government is a business” is more than a slogan when the numbers don’t add up. We break down the basics of budgeting in plain English, from school spending math to the hard reality of a state that can’t keep spending more than it brings in. We also argue about the true cost of social services, the strain local towns feel, and why blaming “federal issues” doesn’t make state expenses disappear. We also dig into cost of living in Pennsylvania, including gas prices, the gas tax, and how fuel costs crush people who drive for work. From there we jump to energy policy, coal, local jobs, power plants, and why electric bills keep climbing. We close with accountability: legislative track records, Act 77, term limits, and how campaign money and “go along to get along” politics shape what gets done in Harrisburg. If this conversation helps you see Pennsylvania government, taxes, and elections more clearly, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    29 min

  7. APR 11

    We The People

    “Be on your guard, stand firm, be courageous, and be strong” sets the tone, and then we get practical fast. I’m John Marietta, joined by Bud Cook, and we talk about what service looks like when the calls are real, the paperwork is endless, and people just want someone to help them cut through Harrisburg bureaucracy. That “We the People” mindset is not a slogan to us; it’s the standard we use to measure everything from local trust to statewide decisions.  We also lean into Pennsylvania agriculture and rural life, because you truly do need farmers every day. Bud shares how growing up on a farm trains you to solve problems under pressure, and we tell the story behind the Blessing Of The Bailers, a Greene County tradition that’s grown into a Harrisburg gathering that honors farmers, faith, and gratitude (with May 5 on the calendar). If you care about farming in Pennsylvania, rural communities, and the culture that holds them together, this part will hit home.  Then we turn to the hard stuff: Pennsylvania taxes, gas tax frustration, and why people still feel burned by promises about gambling revenue and property tax relief. From there, we zoom out to southwestern Pennsylvania energy, coal, natural gas, and responsible development, plus the fight brewing over proposed high voltage power lines that could cut wide swaths through private land while leaving property owners stuck with the tax bill.  If you want more honesty, more local detail, and fewer talking points, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with the one issue you want “We the People” to tackle next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    25 min

  8. APR 10

    Voter Dollars For Real Power

    We dig into why big money donors have become the real constituents in American politics and why voters feel shut out of decisions that shape their lives. We lay out a specific fix called voter dollars that aims to make voters the donors and pull power back from corporations, special interests, and mega-check politics.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    38 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
    41
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    Explicit
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