The True Neighbor Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Brier
Tom Brier, Democratic candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's Tenth District, breaks down the latest news on the COVID-19 crisis in Central PA and presents inspiring stories from citizens on the front lines of the pandemic response efforts.
Tom is joined by Anne Parmer, the Director of Engagement at Andculture, to discuss relationship-building during a pandemic and how to communicate effectively through remote technology.
Tom is joined by CNN Commentator and former Democratic Presidential campaign operative, Paul Begala, to talk about the evolution of political discourse and how we can fix our political system.
Tom is joined by Chris Altman, manager of clinical field services at Rite Aid's corporate headquarters in Camp Hill, to discuss new developments in coronavirus testing during the pandemic at the state and federal levels.
Tom is joined by Jeff Horwitz, Chief Operating Officer of SAFE Project, a national nonprofit working to end America's opioid epidemic, to discuss the dangerous intersection of America's two epidemics.
Tom is joined by Jonathan Turner, a wealth adviser and financial planner, to discuss how two once-in-a-generation economic crises have damaged Millennials' pursuit of the American Dream.
Tom is joined by MeeCee Baker, an expert in government relations concerning agricultural issues, and her daughter Libby Baker, former president of the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America, to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Pennsylvania's farmers and rural communities.
Tom is joined by Fair Districts PA chair and co-founder, Carol Kuniholm, to discuss the practice of gerrymandering and its poisonous effects on the PA electorate over the past decade.
Tom is joined by Professor Lance Cole, an expert on Congressional Investigations and Oversight, to discuss what steps Congress needs to take in the aftermath of the pandemic and what it can learn from prior investigations including the Warren Commission, the 9/11 Commission, and many more.
Tom is joined by Sarah Reinecker, Jamie Myers, and Rachel Ludwick from the Impact Foundation to discuss the inspiring story of how students at York Suburban High School took it upon themselves to come together and improve the welfare of their community.
Tom is joined by Dr. Tom Pineo to discuss new developments in the fight against the novel coronavirus and what a future society living with the virus might look like after the pandemic.
Tom is joined by renowned author and columnist, Edward Luce, to discuss America's response to globalization, why democracy is at risk around the world, and Ed's latest book, The Retreat of Western Liberalism.
Tom is joined by special education teacher and York High School basketball coach Clovis Gallon to discuss education, mentoring, and the heightened effects of disparate impact on impoverished and minority communities during the Trump era.
Tom sits down with renowned surveillance and privacy expert Professor Anne Toomey McKenna to discuss the trade-offs the US is considering between combating COVID-19 and protecting personal health information.
Tom is joined by Democratic candidate for PA's 87th District, Sean Quinlan, as they discuss what motivates someone to get involved in Democracy and why he started the Stitchers Corp of Central Pennsylvania in response to the pandemic.
Dr. Erin O'Brien joins Tom to discuss the experience of testing positive for the novel coronavirus and how it impacted her life.
Tom sits down with Dr. Jeff Miller, head of dermatology at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, to discuss leadership in medicine and how the profession is changing due to the coronavirus.
Tom hosts the coach and captain of Penn State Harrisburg's first men's basketball team to win the NEAC. Listen in to learn how the leadership of Coach Friday and Clinton drove their team forward, what happened to the team as the coronavirus pandemic broke out, and who they'd take in a match up between classic and current NBA stars.
Tom sits down with Blake Lynch, Harrisburg's community policing coordinator, to discuss his commitment to service and what steps the Harrisburg community has taken in response to COVID-19.
Tom interviews York activist Ricky Quintero about his experience becoming an American citizen, activism in York county, and how the city of York is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tom is joined by Rev. Dr. Larry T. Walthour of York for a conversation about the intersection of faith and politics, practicing religion during a pandemic, and the legacy of ministers in the civil rights movement.
Tom discusses his own experience going to college in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Then, an interview with two college students from PA10 who have had their studies and future plans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Tom interviews Pennsylvania's Secretary of Pardons, Brandon Flood, about his amazing life story and how the novel coronavirus will impact prison populations in Pennsylvania and around the country.
Tom interviews local small business owner Andrea Grove about how COVID-19 has changed her business model.
Tom hosts Katrina Greer to talk about her efforts as a nurse on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join Tom Brier as he breaks down the news on Pennsylvania's response to the COVID-19 crisis and is joined by Cumberland County Commissioner Jean Foschi to discuss what Cumberland County has done to combat this unprecedented pandemic.