Andy's Keystone Chats: Recent Episodes
Andy Dinniman
Pennsylvania State Senator and West Chester University professor Andy Dinniman discusses issues pertinent to Pennsylvania and their effects on the nation. Topics range from education equity to election reform; experts are brought in to discuss these issues.
In this episode, Andy discusses two key topics: first, he addresses the US Capitol riots and terror attacks which occurred on January 6. Second, he discusses the pandemic's impact on modern education.
In this episode, Andy discusses his future with education advocacy: the Educate PAC. He invites listeners to share their own ideas on how the landscape of education can change in both Pennsylvania and the United States, and heeds warning on returning to the status quo. Music by Bensounds.com. Edited by Max James.
Andy discusses the history of animal rights legislation in Pennsylvania, focusing on its impact on a local lens. While telling stories of the legislation he fought for, he also discusses his personal history with three extraordinary poodles: Henry, Jazz, and Jagger. Music by Bensounds.com. Edited by Max James.
In this episode, his first since retiring from the PA Senate, Andy discusses the potential futures of the institutions he's spent decades working for, and the future role of citizens in influencing government. Music by Bensounds.com. Edited by Max James.
In the last episode before his retirement from the Senate, Andy Dinniman discusses pivotal moments in Chester County's African American history. Music by Bensounds.com.
This episode is a direct recording of Senator Andy Dinniman's farewell speech on the Senate Floor. In this speech, he pays tribute to all those who taught him what he needed to serve as a state Senator, and provides some last lessons before his term ends. Edited by Max James. Music by Bensounds.com.
In this episode, Senator Andy Dinniman dives further into the question of how education and workforce development meet, and what changes will be necessary to ensure a sustainable path for education on multiple levels. Music by Bensound.com. Edited by Max James.
In this episode, Andy discusses the Paradigm Shift: the rapid change in technology and culture facing the country, and how it can affect future aspects of education and employment. Andy discusses the major shifts he sees in the future of workforce development. Music by Bensound.com. Edited by Max James.
In this intro episode, Andy discusses the issue most pertinent to his work: education. Serving as the Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee and a professor at West Chester University, Andy has a lot to say -- and understands what's at stake -- with today's educational process.
Edited by Max James. Intro Music by Bensounds.com.