Pete Gosar is the seventh of ten children. He grew up in Pinedale, Wyoming and is the younger brother of Paul Gosar, a Republican U.S. Representative from Arizona. Pete is currently Executive Director of the Downtown Clinic in Laramie, WY, and since 2018 has been a Albany County Commissioner where he presently serves as Chairman.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Pete and learning about his legacy of service, and the opportunities to give back to others that shape his world-view. Pete shares his journey into politics and his dedication to serving the community through the local free clinic; where he has volunteered for 15 years. With a come-as-you-are mindset, Pete encourages everyone to engage in their local community, find ways to serve and support. You don’t need all the answers (or solutions) to make an impact.

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This week we were honored to host Charlie Wheelan - professor, author and political reformist. We spoke with Charlie about the role statistics play in media & politics, the organization “Unite America” and his experience co-hosting Dartmouth Dialogues. An insightful and hopeful conversation on the past, present and future of America’s political landscape.

05:07 Factors Contributing to the Divided Political Landscape

09:01 How did we get to today’s divided and broken politics

24:16 Uniting America: Promoting Reasonable Positions and Bridging the Divide

27:25 The Need for Political Reform and Engagement in Local Politics

30:44 Distinguishing Between Bipartisanship and Nonpartisanship

32:00 Exploring the Potential for a Third Political Party

35:29 Hope for bipartisanship in politics

42:55 Concerns of Younger Generations: Climate Change and Income Inequality

47:28 Taking Action: Engaging in the Political Process

Resources:

Unite America: www.uniteamerica.org

Published Works: https://www.charleswheelan.com/books.html

Dartmouth Dialogues: https://home.dartmouth.edu/dartmouth-dialogues

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In this episode we discuss the recently passed foreign aid bill, speculate on the difficulties Johnson faced in moving this bill forward and repercussions he may face as a result.
Due to the support of this bill, Johnson faces the wrath of Marjorie Taylor Greene who motioned to oust him. Marjorie Taylor Greene also directs her contempt towards Hakeem Jeffries, who would take over speakership if her motion is approved, with the support of others like Paul Gosar.
We also discuss the recent change in hands of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee. Previously dominated by progressives, moderates now hold 18 out of 24 seats on the committee hoping to enact change in public safety, housing, support of labor unions and school excellence.

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Johnson and Ukraine Aid

08:22 Internal Divisions within the Republican Party

22:08 Importance of Bipartisanship and Problem-Solving

31:43 Upcoming Interviews with Experts on Politics and Polarization

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