Just a Couple Kids

Your boys are back kicking some knowledge about the 2024 Primary Races in Allegheny County, as well as life updates & our normal ridiculousness.

The Kids have expanded their horizons and are going statewide on this episode. Representing Allegheny County, we have the well-versed and experienced Jill Beck to chat about her background, as well as what goes on in Harrisburg with the Superior Court and how it affects all Pennsylvanians.

Probably the most prolific guest of the pod, the man who has polarized the District Attorney race, Matt Dugan talks shop with the Kids. We chat about his upbringing and the very influential time he spent in Allegheny County rising the ranks of the Public Defender's Office. Dugan describes the very bright future for both Allegheny County and the chief law enforcement of office of the County. 

The Kids come at you with a brand new guest, our Democratic Nominee for Treasurer, Erica Rocchi Brusselars. From her upbringing in California to her collegiate time in Oakland, then off to Mississippi for teaching, and then back to Pittsburgh to settle in the Northside, the Kids get the full bio of Erica. As well as her dedication to the Democratic Party over her adult life. And of course, she cla...

We need a few big wins this fall, so we're back to give you all the deets about the Democratic Candidates for the 2023 General Election. First stop is with a friendly face, who's making his return to the podcast, Mr. Patrick Sweeney. We chat about his campaigning history, as well as his secret weapon this time around, Campaign Manager, Alex Rose.

Ryan pulled his weight for once and reeled in two great guests to discuss the aftermath of the May Primary. The Kids are joined by the Northside Cowboy, himself, Chris Rosselot and All-Things-Politics, political strategist Miss Erin Wise. In addition to recapping the election, the conversation also discusses what we have to look forward to this fall in the General Election.

Surprise, we made it just in time with your Primary Election Preview Episode. We discuss 'em all, front to back and side to side. Whoever you vote for, just make sure you show up and vote!

On The Kids' latest podcast, Darren Johnson, their professional associate joins to discuss county-wide politics, as well as gun reform and twice impeached and once indicted former president, Donald J. Trump. What makes this discussion unique is that Darren brings a fresh perspective to the table, having grown up in a different part of the country. Believe it or not, the conversation is actual...

The Kids break down all of the countywide endorsement results, as well as the variables for every candidate to cross the finish line first in May. Disclaimer: I know, we're late and news has happened since. However, Tony's busy during campaign SZN & Ryan can't even turn on a computer. Sorry, we'll do better next time!

With the Allegheny County Democratic Endorsement Candidate List locked in, the Kids discuss the field and who they believe will capture the endorsement next month. 

The Kids are joined by their good friend from across the river to discuss all of the general election happenings.

Because we're not Beyonce or Taylor Swift, the dramatic, cloaked in darkness, early morning drop won't get as much attention as we'd like. It's all good, we hope we made your day (for the 17 of you who do listen). Now, go vote!

Former Washington County Democratic Chairman and Candidate for County Controller, Ben Bright brings an insight to the pod that we haven't seen. His experience and travel up and down the western side of Pennsylvania shows a perspective of what is going in rural PA and what we can do to expand the Dem presence outside of metropolitan areas.

The Kids go into no man's land and reeled in one of Ryan's neighbors from Munhall, Mayor Rob Falce. Great conversation about local government and Falce's career in both Allegheny County and in his own neighborhood.

This week the Kids have a candidate spotlight with Democratic Candidate for District 33 State Representative, Mandy Steele.  She brings a very diverse background to the forum where the kids talk about stormwater management, farming, and climate change issues.

Small town mayor with big-time plans and accomplishments! The Kids have Mayor O'Donnell on the show this week to discuss political rivals, Android phones, daily life, and much more!

A lifelong community advocate and incredible public defender, Patrick Sweeney is the epitome of what we look for in leadership. Pat discusses his roots crisscrossing the Commonwealth, but finally returning to the Burgh. We also delve into his relationship with the Irish community and his future in Allegheny County.

The Kids have a full lineup of news for you from local to state and even some Federal talk. We discuss the pay raises on city council, along with the upcoming state house races and redistricting. Additionally, the Kids chat about taxes, Supreme Court and more.

Invigorated after some time off from the pod (and one another) the Kids have laid out the landscape for the 2022 election cycle from local to state and back. Plus, some insight on how szn 2 is panning out!

The Kids take a trip down memory lane on the last episode of Season 1. A lot of chatting between Tony & Ryan regarding guests, moments, and the strenuous relationship of making a podcast.

The Kids brought the Senior Advisor, Sean Harrington back to the show to break everything down statewide and local. Giving us some much-needed answers as to how everything panned out a few weeks ago.

So the Kids took an unplanned, extended vaca after the election, but we're back to fill you in on everything that happened from a local, regional, and statewide perspective. Also, they discuss the future of the region after the results of November 2nd.

The Kids wanted to make sure to keep it local and that's what they did with three candidates for the first rung of the judicial system in Allegheny County, district magistrate. Although there are many MDJ races going on throughout the region, the Kids chose three highly contested races. Hilary Wheatley Taylor, an attorney,  is repping the south with Dormont and Tony's hometown, Mt. Leban...

Quiet and unassuming, but dedicated to justice and excellent at every stop in his career- there is a reason why refer to Judge Bruce Beemer the Tim Duncan of the judicial slate. Not to mention, a low post game and 20 ft bank shot can't be stopped. Find out how his approach to leadership helped him navigate a tumultuous time in the Commonwealth and a challenging docket on the bench.  DISCLAIME...

A perennial student of her craft, Judge Lori Dumas looks to bring her incredible resume from the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia to the Commonwealth Court. Additionally, she explained how the Commonwealth Court works, what it does, and how it affects the normal everyday person. As a woman of the people, Judge Dumas brings a different perspective to this infamous judicial tier.