Smarter and Harder

Tim asks Eli to help understand a school board that seems to be driven more by politics than what is best for Portland's youth.  Why are so many white middle-aged women being forced out, leaving for health reasons and/or leaving the district altogether? Is there room for politics on a school board?  Also, can we actually achieve true equity for our school children under the contraints of a limited budget?   

Eli and Tim are shaking their heads at the response, or lack there of, from the superintendent's office.  It's obvious that they have had enough of the singular-focus and lack of discipline in our buildings.  A plead to their listeners to take action and speak up.  Labels be damned.  Our students deserve better.  

Eli and Tim both have children who experience what could have been a great example of student voice and civil rights.  Instead, more negatives and hate followed a poorly managed gathering of middle school students.  

What Tim thinks is a pay-per-view boxing match is actually one of the biggest Supreme Court rulings in the history of the US.   Thanks to Eli, we can speak intelligently about the potential overturn of landmark legislation that has ramifications nationwide.

Eli once again prevails as the voice of reason.  The COVID outdoor seating in Portland has been removed.  Also, bonus talk about Ethan Strimling's quest to not get evicted.  Who's got more rights? 

District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck sits down with Eli and Tim.  Talking about his plans to battle the opiod crisis, homelessness, and human trafficking.   

An exploration into gender identity through the lense of NCAA Division 1 National Champion swimmer Lia Thomas of UPenn.   

Eli breaks down the 2022/23 Portland School Budget.  Both Tim and Eli share stories from the classroom.  

Always wondered about the make up and governance of the Portland School Board.   Eli is the right man for the making-Tim-smarter job.  Email us at [email protected] with suggested topics or conrrections.  

Brandon Mazer, former candidate for Portland City Council, describes his experience and knowledge around rank choice voting after his historic loss in 2021 elections.