Jason Gottesman, Mike Straub, and Jesse Topper discuss how the Commonwealth must re-imagine our public education system to better serve students, and how this will affect budget negotiations; also – stories of learning to drive and baseball’s opening day.

The North Star of Education - Generally Assembled – 3-31-23

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Jason Gottesman and State Rep. Jesse Topper discuss the upcoming budget negotiations, including how government should treat taxpayer dollars; also, umpiring philosophy.

Spending Other Peoples’ Money – Generally Assembled – 5-2-24

Jason Gottesman and State Rep. Jesse Topper discuss the origin of iconic phrases, the goals for higher education in PA, and a quite thorough Master’s recap.

A Great Career in Saying Development – Generally Assembled – 4-18-24

Jason Gottesman and State Rep. Jesse Topper discuss higher education policy in PA, the Pirates’ hot start, and Master’s predictions.

Making Higher Ed. Work for Pennsylvania – Generally Assembled – 4-11-24

Jason Gottesman and State Rep. Jesse Topper discuss election security and Voter ID, as well as the difference between wishful thinking and sound energy policy in PA.

The North Star of Education - Generally Assembled – 3-31-23

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