Smarter and Harder

Eli Small and Tim Eisenhart
  • 4.9 (15)
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He’s smart and he’s not

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 100 - PPS School Consolidating Middle Schools

    A proposal from Dr. Opperman to close one of the PPS middle schools leaves Lincoln on the hot seat.

    42 min

  2. FEB 13

    Ep 99 - Beacons Hockey and ICE in schools

    Smarter and Harder

    42 min

  3. 11/07/2025

    Ep 98 - $19/hour ?!?!

    Eli gives Tim an economics lesson in the effect of a $19/hr minimum wage.   Election results and thoughts.

    49 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    Ep 97 - Dr. Ryan Scallon - PPS Superintendent

    Dr. Scallon gives us a rundown of the '25-'26 start-up successes, school consolidation update, budget and Yonder pouches.

    49 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    Ep 96 - Sam Aborne Interview - At-Large City Council Candidate

    Great conversation with Sam Aborne as we run up to the November 4th vote for At-Large City Council position.

    33 min

  6. 10/16/2025

    Ep 95 - 2025 Voting - State & Municipal

    Eli and Tim honor Ryan Jordan, longtime Portlander.  Talk of the holidays.   Vacancy tax, referendums and the race for city council.   Jam packed with Tim getting smarter thru Eli.

    49 min

  7. 09/23/2025

    Ep 94 - Vacant building tax and Yonder Pouches

    Eli talks about a new Portland business vacancy tax.   Tim tries to keep up with Eli and continues to fail.    Also, Yonder pouches for students.   Is it the right direction for preparing kids for the future?

    43 min

  8. 08/01/2025

    Ep 93 - OOB Cop/ICE, Portland Music Festival, Parenting gone soft

    Lots to talk about today.   Soft parents are creating soft kids.   An OOB cop is detained by ICE.   Portland Music Festival in Payson Park - could be good?

    33 min
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He’s smart and he’s not

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  • Creator
    Eli Small and Tim Eisenhart
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Smarter and Harder
  • Show Website
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