Fresh Takes

By Rep. Joe Kerwin

What's Fresh Takes about?

Fresh Takes will feature freshmen legislators’ take on what is going on in the world of politics and government, not only in Harrisburg, but across the vast four corners of our Commonwealth.

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Fresh Takes episodes:

06.29.2022
Lawlessness in Philadelphia - Fresh Takes Podcast – 6-29-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses efforts to impeach Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner over his handling of crime in PA’s largest city.
06.14.2022
Policy Committee Meets on Inflation - Fresh Takes Podcast – 6-14-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses what the House Majority Policy Committee has learned about the causes and potential cures for inflation in PA.
05.26.2022
Memorial Day - Fresh Takes Podcast – 5-26-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses his plans to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for the rest of us on Memorial Day.
05.05.2022
What are we Voting For? - Fresh Takes Podcast – 5-5-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses the offices on the ballot for the upcoming mid-term elections and his upcoming veterans event.
04.27.2022
Common-Sense Reform - Fresh Takes Podcast – 4-27-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses legislation designed to allow PA National Guard to use state-owned vehicles when responding to emergencies.
04.20.2022
Pro-Dairy PA - Fresh Takes Podcast – 4-20-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses a package of legislation designed to boost the dairy industry in PA, and get whole milk back into our schools.
03.30.2022
Divesting From Russia - Fresh Takes Podcast – 3-30-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses divestiture from Russia, both in financial circumstances and in the energy market, and how PA should be playing a role.
02.10.2022
Budget Proposal, New Maps - Fresh Takes Podcast – 2-10-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses his experiences with the re-drawing of state district maps, and the Governor’s latest budget proposal.
01.14.2022
Farm Show Week - Fresh Takes Podcast – 1-14-22
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses his experiences at the farm show – the food, the fun, and his milkshake preference – also, State House and Congressional redistricting.
12.16.2021
Family Fishing - Fresh Takes Podcast – 12-16-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses opportunities for anglers with Tim Schaeffer, Executive Director of the PA Fish and Boat Commission.
11.22.2021
Tackling Blight - Fresh Takes Podcast – 11-22-21
State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) discusses blight remediation with Rep. Rosemary Brown and Christine Goldbeck.
11.17.2021
Constitutional Carry - Fresh Takes Podcast – 11-17-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) discusses legislation recently passed by the House that would allow those who legally own firearms to carry concealed without a special permit.
11.04.2021
Veterans Issues - Fresh Takes Podcast – 11-4-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin) is joined by State Reps. Tracy Pennycuick and Rob Mercuri to discuss Veterans Day, and issues that affect our servicemen and women.
10.28.2021
Joe Kerwin – What I’ve Been Doing - Fresh Takes Podcast – 10-28-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin), discusses the work he and his office have been doing since budget passage, and how meaningful it is to help people cut the red tape of government bureaucracy.
10.21.2021
Biden’s Agenda for America is Unworkable - Fresh Takes Podcast – 10-21-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin), discusses the Biden administration agenda, and how decisions coming from the federal government show a lack of communication and understanding with common working-class people.
10.14.2021
Keeping the Supreme Court out of Redistricting - Fresh Takes Podcast – 10-14-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin), discusses Congressional redistricting in PA, and how the Commonwealth is using a completely transparent process in order for the public to have their say in how districts are drawn, and prevent a biased court...
09.30.2021
March for Life or Anti-Woman Rally?– Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-30-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin), discusses March for Life rally in Harrisburg earlier this week. The pro-life event was condemned by the Governor as “just an anti-woman rally.” Rep. Kerwin offers his opinion on the event and the...
09.09.2021
Focus on Keeping PA Citizens Healthy– Fresh Takes Podcast – 9-9-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin), discusses the apparent priorities of the Commonwealth’s Attorney General, in relation to investigating the unnecessary 14000 care home deaths during the Coronavirus pandemic in PA.
08.30.2021
Redistricting the Right Way– Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-30-21
State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), discusses the process of redrawing the boundaries for State House and Congressional districts. Due to the controversy over the state supreme court’s actions regarding the previous district lines, transparency is paramount in the process.
08.18.2021
Vaccines, Voter ID & Vetoes with Rep. Joe Hamm– Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-18-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill, Dauphin), along with Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming, Union) discuss their first state budget season, including vaccine passports, voter ID, vetoes, and their legislative plans moving forward.
08.09.2021
Safety in our Communities with Rep. Ann Flood– Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-9-21
State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), along with Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) discuss their first state budget, meeting with people during summer break, and the legislation they hope to achieve in the coming session.
08.03.2021
Treating Veterans Right with Tracy Pennycuick – Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-3-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin, Schuylkill) sits down for a discussion with Rep. Tracy Pennycuick – topics include state budget, and efforts to provide services for those who put their lives on the line for the rest of us.
07.26.2021
We Don’t Need Partisan Rancor – Fresh Takes Podcast – 7-26-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin, Schuylkill) sits down for a discussion with Rep. Rob Mercuri – topics include state budget, Governor’s veto of election law, future legislative plans.
07.19.2021
Trying to Reign Through Fear – Fresh Takes Podcast – 7-19-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin, Schuylkill) comments on the Governor’s veto of election reform legislation and reacts to the President’s comments on voter ID.
07.08.2021
A Fresh Take on the Budget Process – Fresh Takes Podcast – 7-8-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin, Schuylkill) sits down to discuss his first experience with the state budget process, election reform, and his reaction to the Governor’s veto pen.
06.25.2021
Managing a State’s Budget with Rep. Brian Smith – Fresh Takes Podcast – 6-25-21
State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin, Schuylkill) sits down with Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson, Indiana) to discuss adjusting to the scale of operations as a State Representative, and how legislating and budgeting for the Commonwealth differ from business and other private...

What's Fresh Takes about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Fresh Takes episodes:

Lawlessness in Philadelphia - Fresh Takes Podcast – 6-29-22

Policy Committee Meets on Inflation - Fresh Takes Podcast – 6-14-22

Memorial Day - Fresh Takes Podcast – 5-26-22

What are we Voting For? - Fresh Takes Podcast – 5-5-22

Common-Sense Reform - Fresh Takes Podcast – 4-27-22

Pro-Dairy PA - Fresh Takes Podcast – 4-20-22

Divesting From Russia - Fresh Takes Podcast – 3-30-22

Budget Proposal, New Maps - Fresh Takes Podcast – 2-10-22

Farm Show Week - Fresh Takes Podcast – 1-14-22

Family Fishing - Fresh Takes Podcast – 12-16-21

Tackling Blight - Fresh Takes Podcast – 11-22-21

Constitutional Carry - Fresh Takes Podcast – 11-17-21

Veterans Issues - Fresh Takes Podcast – 11-4-21

Joe Kerwin – What I’ve Been Doing - Fresh Takes Podcast – 10-28-21

Biden’s Agenda for America is Unworkable - Fresh Takes Podcast – 10-21-21

Keeping the Supreme Court out of Redistricting - Fresh Takes Podcast – 10-14-21

March for Life or Anti-Woman Rally?– Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-30-21

Focus on Keeping PA Citizens Healthy– Fresh Takes Podcast – 9-9-21

Redistricting the Right Way– Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-30-21

Vaccines, Voter ID & Vetoes with Rep. Joe Hamm– Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-18-21

Safety in our Communities with Rep. Ann Flood– Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-9-21

Treating Veterans Right with Tracy Pennycuick – Fresh Takes Podcast – 8-3-21

We Don’t Need Partisan Rancor – Fresh Takes Podcast – 7-26-21

Trying to Reign Through Fear – Fresh Takes Podcast – 7-19-21

A Fresh Take on the Budget Process – Fresh Takes Podcast – 7-8-21

Managing a State’s Budget with Rep. Brian Smith – Fresh Takes Podcast – 6-25-21