Jonathan Bush finds himself sitting in the Smarter & Harder podcave for conversation around various topics including the state of the education system(and other systems) in Maine.   Very grateful that he found time in his campaign schedule to chat with us.  

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...

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Dr. Scallon answers the call to discuss the budget.

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...

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Eli and Tim give their take on the new drama at the ever-tumultuous Lyman Moore Middle School.   Also, the teacher union is recommending the budget be rejected!!!    

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...

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A proposal from Dr. Opperman to close one of the PPS middle schools leaves Lincoln on the hot seat. 

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...

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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...

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Eli gives Tim an economics lesson in the effect of a $19/hr minimum wage.   Election results and thoughts. 

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...

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Dr. Scallon gives us a rundown of the '25-'26 start-up successes, school consolidation update, budget and Yonder pouches.

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...

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Great conversation with Sam Aborne as we run up to the November 4th vote for At-Large City Council position.

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
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Eli and Tim honor Ryan Jordan, longtime Portlander.  Talk of the holidays.   Vacancy tax, referendums and the race for city council.   Jam packed with Tim getting smarter thru Eli.  

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
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Eli talks about a new Portland business vacancy tax.   Tim tries to keep up with Eli and continues to fail.    Also, Yonder pouches for students.   Is it the right direction for preparing kids for the future?

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...

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