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Smarter and Harder
Smarter and Harder episodes
- Ep 105 - Dr Ryan Scallon - Fall 2026 Update
Dr. Scallon comes in to talk about 2026 fall start-up, budget rumors and a number of other school-related issues. Always a good time with the good Dr.
48 min - 51 min
- Ep. 103 - No Cherry on Top and Splatner
Eli and Tim discuss Maine's national attention. And Cherry finally got what he deserved with a new law being passed to make sure people like him don't get rehired in other districts.
38 min - Ep 102 - Jonathan Bush - Maine Gubenatorial Candidate
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.
53 min - Ep 101B - PPS Superintendent Dr. Ryan Scallon on the 2026-27 Budget
Dr. Scallon answers the call to discuss the budget.
49 min - Ep 101A - More Moore Drama and Budget Angst
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!!!
44 min - Ep 100 - PPS School Consolidating Middle Schools
A proposal from Dr. Opperman to close one of the PPS middle schools leaves Lincoln on the hot seat.
43 min - 42 min
- Ep 98 - $19/hour ?!?!
Eli gives Tim an economics lesson in the effect of a $19/hr minimum wage. Election results and thoughts.
50 min - Ep 97 - Dr. Ryan Scallon - PPS Superintendent
Dr. Scallon gives us a rundown of the '25-'26 start-up successes, school consolidation update, budget and Yonder pouches.
50 min
About Smarter and Harder
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He’s smart and he’s not