Keystone Reckoning Podcast
The most honest and unfiltered discussion about Pennsylvania progressive politics and policy anywhere. The Keystone Reckoning Project will shine a light on Pennsylvania Republicans at all levels of government in a blunt and brutally honest way, demonstrating that a new messaging strategy can change not only the narrative but, more importantly, the results on Election Day.
Episodes
44 episodes
The MAGA Threat: Defending Democracy with Pat Dennis of American Bridge 21st Century
In this episode of the Keystone Reckoning Podcast, we sit down with Pat Dennis, President of American Bridge 21st Century, to pull back the curtain on the chaos machine that is the modern Republican Party. American Bridge isn’t just about keepi...
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Trump’s Strategy: Skip the Votes, Embrace the Chaos
In this episode of the Keystone Reckoning Podcast, we take a hard look at how the 2024 election could unravel democracy, with Pennsylvania right at the heart of the storm. Trump and his allies have refined their chaotic tactics from 2020, and t...
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Yard Signs Don’t Vote… But They Just Might Save Democracy
In this episode of the Keystone Reckoning Podcast, we dive into one of the most controversial and misunderstood aspects of political campaigns: yard signs. Sure, yard signs don’t vote—but they just might save democracy this time around. We brea...
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Coach Walz’s Trick Play: Did Vance's Fumble Set Up Jack Smith’s Long Bomb?
Are vice-presidential debates really about fiery exchanges, or is there a deeper, strategic game at play? In this episode of the Keystone Reckoning Podcast, we dive into the recent face-off between JD Vance and Tim Walz, where Coach Walz...
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Vance Serves Up Fake Outrage, Primanti Brothers Pays the Price
In this episode of the Keystone Reckoning Podcast, we dive headfirst into J.D. Vance’s campaign disaster at Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh. Vance's failure to essentially call ahead for reservations turned into a full-blown MAGA meltd...
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Stop The Steal 2: Democracy Boogaloo
What if the true threat to our democracy isn't a false narrative of election fraud, but the very real possibility of election theft in 2024? Trump and his MAGA crew are gearing up for another round of election shenanigans in 2024, dusting off t...
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Look What You Made Her Do: Taylor Swift's Call To Arms
What if one tweet could swing an entire election? In this episode, we dissect the extraordinary political upheaval ignited by Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris after Donald Trump promoted AI-generated misinformation. Swift's endorseme...
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Is Charleroi the Next Springfield? It Will Be if Trump Keeps Lying.
In this episode of the Keystone Reckoning Podcast, Jesse White draws alarming comparisons between the fear-driven narrative unfolding in Charleroi, PA, and the discredited claims in Springfield, OH, where Trump and J.D. Vance falsely accused Ha...
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Wanna Beat Trump and Actually Save Democracy? Pack the Supreme Court NOW.
What if the only way to protect democracy is to restore checks and balances by expanding the Supreme Court? On this episode of the Keystone Recording podcast, we confront the political chaos shaking our nation to its core. We dissect everything...
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Kristi Noem is a Monster. Democrats are Letting Her (and Republicans) Off the Hook.
The unsettling saga of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and her dog Cricket is more than a controversy; it's a reflection of character that reveals volumes about our political climate. Wrestling with the emotional burden of having to say goodb...
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Can a Democrat Win a PA Primary Without Philly? Absolutely!
Think Philadelphia is the kingmaker in Pennsylvania's Democratic primaries? Think again. With a fresh analysis of recent election data, this episode shatters the illusion that a win in the City of Brotherly Love is the magic bullet for a statew...
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2024 Democratic Primary Review: Who Won... and Why
The 2024 Democratic Primary has come and gone, and the voters have spoken. But what did they say? Uncover the seismic shifts within the Democratic Party following the 2024 primary elections with me as we dissect the victories, the protests, and...
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The Anchor: Could Janelle Stelson Sink Democrats in PA-10?
Can Janelle Stelson's past be her undoing, or will it fuel her fire in the race for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District? Witness a candid unraveling of the Democratic primary as Keystone Reckoning Podcast host, Jesse White, navigates thr...
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Sick Day With My Student Ambassador
Sitting across from me today is not only an inspiring young leader but also my pride and joy—my son, Gus White. While nursing a cold at home, Gus took center stage to reveal his journey from the hockey rink to the esteemed role of a second-grad...
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Political Fundraising on Easter Sunday? Ugh.
Have you ever found your festive mood dampened by an unexpected email from a political campaign begging for cash? Join us as we unravel the tension between celebration and solicitation, spotlighting the often jarring misstep of political fundra...
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From Drag Queens to Death Threats: How Republicans Enabled Violence Over Lancaster's Drag Queen Story Hour
When a story hour becomes a battleground for community values, Jesse White takes you through the tumult of Lancaster County's clash over Drag Queen Story Hour. Following the chilling bomb threats that led to the cancellation of the event at Lan...
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Happy Donald Trump Civil Asset Forfeiture Day to Those Who Celebrate!
Before we get to #DonPorleone, we start with thoughts and prayers to everyone still stuck in the oppressive Palm Sunday traffic, as well as an explanation of why that's one of my all-time favorite jokes from my childhood. (Spoiler Alert- it has...
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Scott Perry Wants to Save the World... by Repealing The Clean Air Act
Could the dismantling of a crucial clean air act provision be the latest chess move in a hidden war against the environment? This episode exposes Representative Scott Perry's attempt to undermine the EPA through the Energy Sovereignty Act, a pr...
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Victim Shaming Dead Kids on a Bumper Sticker? Really?
Encountering a bumper sticker can sometimes lead to more than a fleeting moment of annoyance—it can spur a deep dive into the implications of its message, as it did for me, Jesse White. When faced with the simplistic dichotomy of "gun owner or ...
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Should PA Require Parental Consent to Create Social Media Profiles?
Navigating the digital landscape as a parent and policy expert, I'm Jesse White, and in my latest Keystone Reckoning Podcast episode, we tackle the hot-button issue of parental consent in the age of social media. As I dissect Pennsylvania's Hou...
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Does "Pro-Getting Elected" Outweigh "Pro-Life" for PA Legislative Republicans?
Prepare to have your assumptions about Pennsylvania's stance on abortion legislation challenged. As we navigate the tumultuous waters of the Keystone State's political landscape, we spotlight a bill proposed by Representative Melissa Shusterman...
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Beware the Ides of March... Now More Than Ever
Could the Ides of March be more than a mere footnote from ancient history, and instead, a mirror reflecting the precarious nature of our modern political climate? I'm Jesse White, and this episode cuts to the heart of political violence in Amer...
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Challenging Bryan Cutler in a GOP Primary is Exceptionally Dumb.
Let's talk about former House Speaker Brian Cutler's battle against challenger Dave Nissley in Pennsylvania's heated Republican primary. Strap in as we unpack the charged atmosphere where traditional conservative values meet the hard-hitting re...
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Facts Matter... But Do They? Why Democrats Blew it with Robert Hur.
Are the scales of truth and political gamesmanship evenly balanced? Today's episode is a high-stakes dissection of Special Counsel Robert Hur's incendiary testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, a veritable battlefield of partisan agend...
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