In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Mary Jo Wise, Moon Township Supervisor and former Republican candidate for Allegheny County Council, for a wide-ranging discussion on local government, public policy, and the challenges facing Allegheny County. Mary Jo shares her journey into public service, discusses how Moon Township has maintained balanced budgets and bipartisan cooperation, and explains why local government should remain focused on public safety, infrastructure, and responsible fiscal management.

The conversation also explores the future of Pittsburgh International Airport and data centers in Moon Township, the state of Downtown Pittsburgh, county jail leadership, immigration-related legal controversies, emergency services funding, public transit, and the importance of attracting young professionals to Western Pennsylvania. The episode wraps with a look at Picklesburgh, community engagement, and why strong local leadership and commonsense decision-making remain essential to the future of Allegheny County.

Special Guest: Mary Jo Wise.

In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, host Todd McCollum is joined by special co-host Bob Crankovic for a conversation with Joe Aguglia, who is running for Pennsylvania’s 20th House District. Joe shares his background as an attorney, prosecutor, policy writer, and public servant, discussing his experience drafting legislation, working in county government, and why he believes commonsense leadership is needed in Harrisburg.

The discussion also explores several major issues currently impacting Pennsylvania and Allegheny County, including recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings involving women’s sports, public safety, government spending, school choice, nonprofit funding, and the growing concerns over local budgets and taxation. The episode wraps up with a look at infrastructure projects across the region, community development, and Joe’s vision for bringing greater accountability, fiscal responsibility, and practical solutions to state government.

Special Guests: Bob Crankovic and Joe Aguglia.

In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, host Todd McCollum and special co-host Eileen Cunningham welcome Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District. Tony shares his journey from growing up in Aliquippa and serving 25 years with the Pennsylvania State Police to leading the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office and now seeking to represent Western Pennsylvania in Congress. He discusses the values that shaped his career, the lessons learned from law enforcement, and why he believes common-sense leadership is needed in Washington.

The conversation explores some of the most pressing issues facing the region, including public safety, juvenile crime, law enforcement staffing shortages, accountability in the justice system, and the challenges facing Pittsburgh’s downtown neighborhoods. Tony also discusses economic development, the future of manufacturing, the impact of the U.S. Steel–Nippon Steel partnership, and the importance of creating opportunities that allow families to build successful futures in Western Pennsylvania. The episode closes with a discussion of Pittsburgh sports, community pride, and Tony’s vision for bringing practical problem-solving and public service experience to Congress.

Special Guests: Eileen Cunningham and Tony Guy.