Smarter and Harder

Eli and Tim talk about Victoria Pelletier's comments about the Lewiston shooting being caused by white nationalism.  Also, the amount of anti-semetic behavior in Portland and around the country is alarming.   Lastly, Roberto & Trevorrow want to make homeless encampments legal in Portland.   

Eli and Tim interview new Superintendent of PPS, Dr. Ryan Scallon.

Eli and Tim call in a CMP expert , Kelly, to explain the relationship between CMP and the power generation corporations.   Did you know that CMP owns the smaller portion of your bill and is governed by a Govenor-appointed organization in the Maine PUC?   The fat on your bill comes from the non-CMP power generators. 

Eli gives Tim and all of us a lesson in the history of bad blood between Hamas and Israel.   Then Tim tries to wrap his head around how socaialists in the US/Portland are supporting the killing of innocent people.  

Eli and Tim interview City Council Candidates Matt Buonopane from District 5 and Sam Cady from District 4.   

Eli and Tim banter about the prevalence, still, in gun-related disruptions to learning in Greater Portland.  Also, why did we take away cell phones from counselors?  Don't they need those to help kids after school hours?

Eli and Tim discuss the PPS survey questions.  

Eli explains to Tim the encampment situation.   Welcome back to the teachers.  

Justin Costa comes in for an interview with Eli and Tim.  Talk about the biggest issues in Portland right now and how Justin plans to attack them.  

Eli and Tim speak with Mark Dion, Portland City Councilor and Mayoral candidate.  Tae Chong sits in to discuss work with Mark on the council and some of his background.