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Good coffee. Good conversation! Get to know Pennsylvania’s political players and policymakers with host Matt Brouillette, president and CEO of Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs.

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    • 4.8 • 19 Ratings

Good coffee. Good conversation! Get to know Pennsylvania’s political players and policymakers with host Matt Brouillette, president and CEO of Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs.

    Short Take 31: Headline Hit Jobs

    Short Take 31: Headline Hit Jobs

    From skewing the news to fit a narrative, to spewing flat-out falsehoods, media headlines too often paint a one-sided picture. This episode looks at some headline hit jobs while setting the record straight on the real stories. This episode is an audio version of an op-ed that originally appeared at Broad & Liberty (www.broadandliberty.com).

    • 7 min
    Short Take 30: How standing for kids made one lawmaker an enemy of the Left

    Short Take 30: How standing for kids made one lawmaker an enemy of the Left

    What happens when a Philadelphia Democrat lawmaker dares to defy the teachers' unions by voting to help kids escape failing schools? Let's just say the unions don't take it lightly. Listen to this episode to hear how Rep. Amen Brown faced backlash after voting in favor of Lifeline Scholarships.

    • 5 min
    Short Take 29: Elon Musk and the power of entrepreneurs

    Short Take 29: Elon Musk and the power of entrepreneurs

    Elon Musk’s recent move to buy Twitter has caused both elation and panic, depending on whom you ask. But at its root, Musk’s move shows the power of entrepreneurship to shape American culture. This episode is an audio version of an op-ed on the topic by Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs President and CEO Matt Brouillette.

    • 5 min
    Short Take 28: Josh Shapiro's lieutenant governor problem

    Short Take 28: Josh Shapiro's lieutenant governor problem

    From defending Gov. Wolf's business shutdowns to backing PA's entrance into the job-destroying Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Democrat Attorney General Josh Shapiro has some baggage when it comes to running for governor this November. But even before he gets there, Shapiro may have another problem in the May primary election: state Rep. and Lt. Gov. candidate Brian Sims. This episode is an audio version of an op-ed on the topic by Commonwealth Partners President and CEO Matt Brouillette.

    • 5 min
    BVShortTake27 - Josh Shapiro TikTok

    BVShortTake27 - Josh Shapiro TikTok

    As Democrat attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro makes TikTok videos, Philadelphia hit record high homicides last year. If Shapiro wants to convince Pennsylvanian’s he’s standing up for them, he should be prioritizing the things that matter most. This episode is an audio version of an op-ed that originally appeared at Broad + Liberty.

    • 5 min
    Short Take 26: Reclaiming American Values

    Short Take 26: Reclaiming American Values

    Do you feel that America is losing sight of the values that make her unique? Abhi Samuel, Director of Entrepreneur Engagement at Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs, knows what it’s like to grow up in a socialist nation. He recently outlined three opportunities we have to show courage and reclaim American values. This episode is an audio version of an op-ed that Abhi wrote on the topic. The piece originally appeared at Broad + Liberty.

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Robert Henry Holtz ,

Good info about pa

Good info about pa!

kellyjohnston ,

Best podcast on PA politics and business

Matt is a friend with an encyclopedic knowledge and Solomonic wisdom and insight of the Pennsylvania political scene and the people behind it. He delves deep into his subjects and expertly connects in interviewees with his audience with civility and respect. I learn much from, and enjoy, each of his episodes.

mbt474 ,

Best PA politics podcast

Matt always has both insightful commentary and fantastic guests. If you want to know what is going on in PA politics this podcast is a must.

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