Amelia is back by popular demand to talk all things Bloomington-Normal. We reflect on the recent election, the long term impacts of COVID on how we live and work, the housing market, and what books we've been reading.

We mention a study of the risks associated with COVID, one summary of which can be found here: https://www.brookings.edu/research/how-misinformation-is-distorting-covid-policies-and-behaviors/

Thanks to our sponsor Lil Beaver Brewery. Check them out at lilbeaverbrewery.com or at 5 Finance Drive. 

What do you call two guys mansplaining simultaneously? A podcast! Justin and Tyson meet up at Lil Beaver to dissect election results and what they hope to see happen in the next 4 years. 

If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Go to patreon.com and search for "PodBN". 

Tyson moderates a forum with the three candidates endorsed by the Bloomington Firefighters Union: Jamie Mathy (ward 1), Nick Becker (ward 5), and Mollie Ward (ward 7). 

You can see the video on Facebook at "Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49".

Justin, Jeremy, and Tyson reflect on their experiences recording the Election Edition podcast. Topics include election predictions, reflecting on the goals of the podcast, campaign strategy, our biggest surprises during the interviews, power/money dynamics with local organizations, what we look for in elected officials, our impressions of the candidates and of course lots of opinions on local issues. 

Special guests:

Patrick Cortesi, Chair of the McLean County Democrats

Recorded on site at Lil Beaver Brewery!

Justin, Jeremy, and Tyson reflect on their experiences recording the Election Edition episodes. Topics include election predictions, reflecting on the goals of the podcast, campaign strategy, our biggest surprises during the interviews, power/money dynamics with local organizations, what we look for in elected officials, our impressions of the candidates, and of course lots of opinions on local issues. 

Special guests:

Patrick Cortesi, Chair of the McLean County Democrats

Recorded on site at Lil Beaver Brewery!

Interview with Town of Normal council candidate Kevin McCarthy.

Municipal elections are April 6.

You can find more information online at www.mccarthyforcouncil.com and @councilmanmccarthy on Facebook.

Thank you to our sponsor: Lil’ Beaver Brewery

Music: “Up for Days” by Pleasant Pictures Music Club

Interview with Bloomington ward 3 candidate Willie Halbert.

Municipal elections are April 6.

You can find more information on Facebook at "Willie Holton Halbert for Bloomington City Council Ward 3".

Thank you to our sponsor: Lil’ Beaver Brewery

Music: “Up for Days” by Pleasant Pictures Music Club

Interview with Bloomington ward 1 candidate Jamie Mathy.

Municipal elections are April 6.

You can find more information online on Facebook at "Alderman Jamie Mathy".

Thank you to our sponsor: Lil’ Beaver Brewery

Music: “Up for Days” by Pleasant Pictures Music Club

Interview with Normal town council candidate Scott Preston.

Municipal elections are April 6.

You can find more information on Facebook at "Councilman Scott Preston".

Thank you to our sponsor: Lil’ Beaver Brewery

Music: “Up for Days” by Pleasant Pictures Music Club

Interview with Bloomington mayoral candidate Mboka Mwilambwe. 

Municipal elections are April 6.

You can find more information online at www.mbokaformayor.com. 

Thank you to our sponsor: Lil’ Beaver Brewery

Music: “Up for Days” by Pleasant Pictures Music Club