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Paycheck Protection Racket Apr 25, 2020

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Small businesses are struggling right now, but is the government's Paycheck Protection Program actually helping REAL small business owners? Or is it a corporate giveaway?

We chat with Sadie Smith, owner of Grounds for Coffee on 25th Street about her experience trying to make ends meet during this tough time and applying for PPP funding.

Plus, Shane is back!

And, we've always got some Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down for you and Upcoming Events.

Darren for Utah Apr 23, 2020

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We've got a new format coming your way! We'll be offering a standalone interview, plus our regular show for the next few weeks.

First up, we chatted with candidate for CD1 Darren Parry remotely to learn more about who he is, what drew him to the race, and what issues he's hearing matter most to constituents in northern Utah.

Scary Kerry Apr 20, 2020

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We're trying to get back in to a rhythm for the #JCPeeps and what better way to do that then digging in to the local Democrats who have filed to run for office!

Plus, we chat a bit about the recent dustup over former Weber County Commissioner Kerry Gibson's misrepresentation of his education and what it means for him as a public servant.

And, we've always got some Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down for you and Upcoming Events.

The Lockdown Talkdown Apr 02, 2020

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Stay at home orders have kept everyone indoors for the last couple of weeks. So, we had plenty of time to record a show remotely to see how that works. We chat about Utah Department of Health reporting of COVID-19 cases, a recent switcheroo on the Ogden City Planning Commission, and pretty much whatever else is on our minds.

Plus, we've always got some Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down for you and Upcoming Events.

Your Community Connection Mar 11, 2020

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Have we got a show for you this week! This episode is PACKED with segments on the Ogden City Planning Commission's recent decision to recommend prioritizing the Marshall White Center for funding w/ guest host Angel Castillo, Week 6 of our Legislative Update series w/ Alliance for a Better Utah's Katie Matheson, and Denette Stanger and Ian Williams from the YCC to chat about what they do. Whew!

Plus, we've always got some Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down for you and Upcoming Events.

A Special Collection with Sarah Langsdon Mar 04, 2020

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March is Women's History Month and we've got women-focused content for the #JCPeeps planned all month long! This week, we sit down with Sarah Langsdon, director of Special Collections at the Stewart Library at Weber State, to chat about an upcoming project celebrating the impact of women in Weber county, past and present.

Plus, we're chatting with Alliance for a Better Utah's Katie Matheson to breakdown Week 5 of the legislative session, including a recap of #JCPeeps Day on the Hill.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Foley's MMA and Ashley Wolthius and the Elements of Real Estate Show Notes | Patreon | FB Group | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Legislative Update w/ Katie Matheson (11:14) Women of Weber County w/ Sarah Langsdon (38:34) Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down (1:17:15) Upcoming Events (1:33:19)

Some Good Ol Fashioned Zactivism Feb 25, 2020

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This week, we sit down with Zach Thomas, Chair of the Weber County Dems, to talk about the upcoming election season, including the presidential primary, Caucus Night on March 24th, and county and state conventions. Plus, JCP breaks the big news on the keynote speaker for the Orton and McKay fundraising dinner. (Gotta listen to the show for the deets.)

Plus, we're chatting with Alliance for a Better Utah's Katie Matheson to breakdown Week 4 of the legislative session, which includes big news on state legislators trying to gut Proposition 4 (Anti-Gerrymandering).

The Elements of Delegation Feb 19, 2020

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The Democratic primary season is in full swing, with Utah's primary day, March 3rd, right around the corner. But, what is the impact locally on Weber county and how do people make their voice heard? To answer those questions, we sit down with 2016 national delegate (and the longest JCP sponsor) Ashley Wolthuis to chat about how she became a national delegate from Weber county, what it was like in Philadelphia, and what #JCPeeps can expect this time around in Milwaukee this July.

Plus, we're chatting with Alliance for a Better Utah's Katie Matheson to breakdown Week 3 of the legislative session.

Awards Season in Ogden Feb 12, 2020

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It's voting season for the Indie Ogden Awards, so our guest host is Dan Matthews from Indie Ogden. Plus the second week of Utah's legislative session has just wrapped up, so Katie Matheson returns from Alliance for a Better Utah to give us the low down. Special thanks to our sponsors, Foley's MMA and Ashley Wolthius and the Elements of Real Estate Show Notes | Patreon | FB Group | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Watts Wrong with a Conversation? Feb 06, 2020

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It finally happened. Ogden Police Chief Randy Watt met with the public last week as part of the Town Hall Conversations on Race series at Weber State. We invite Malik Dayo and Alicia Washington to chat with Dan and guest host Katy Owens about how the town hall went, their reactions to the Chief's answers, and what work still needs to be done. Plus, we're chatting with Alliance for a Better Utah's Communications Director, Katie Matheson, about the first week of the legislative session. And, your favorite segments, Pinkies Up, Thumbs Down and Upcoming Events.

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