In light of the disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, we're talking about environmental policy and enforcement in Pennsylvania. (Spoiler Alert: it ain't all that good.) Host Jesse White offers first-hand insights into how Pennsylvania political leaders (Democrats and Republicans) routinely ignore environmental and public health problems because they refuse to hold industry accountable. It's a blunt and honest critique that everyone who cares about our air and water needs to hear. The Keystone Reckoning Project depends solely on donations to educate, inform, and influence Pennsylvania voters. If y ..read more

Meet Rob Prah Jr., former State House candidate and author of "Running Out of Time: Chasing Red, White, and Blue." Rob and Jesse talk about the challenges of running for office during the early days of COVID-19, the shifting political landscape of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the importance of a strong family and friends support network, and how to deal with vitriolic voters who can't seem to look past your political affiliation. Purchase Rob's book, Running Out of Time: Chasing Red, White, and Blue, at Amazon. Created for his daughter to detail his run for public office, Running Out of Time ..read more

Welcome back! We've been off doing all the things for a while, but we're jumping back into the podcast with a vengeance, talking all things Pennsylvania politics. Today we focus on the dumpster fire that is the PA State House, with host and former State Representative Jesse White talking about how we got here, where we are, and where we're heading. The Keystone Reckoning Project depends solely on donations to educate, inform, and influence Pennsylvania voters. If you like what we do and want to see us continue, please visit www.keystonereckoning.com and click "DONATE" to make a contribution ..read more

Join host Jesse White of the Keystone Reckoning Project and Alexandra Hunt, candidate for PA's Third Congressional District, for Part 2 of their discussion. Part 2 includes Alexandra talking about the pushback she's received from sitting members of Congress and how she plans to defeat an entrenched incumbent in Dwight Evans. She also discusses how her past working as a stripper has impacted her life and her campaign, but also how she hopes her experiences can help sex workers personally and politically. For more about the Keystone Reckoning Project, visit www.keystonereckoning.com. For more ..read more

Join host Jesse White of the Keystone Reckoning Project and Alexandra Hunt, candidate for PA's Third Congressional District. Part 1 includes Alexandra's unique path to becoming a candidate, her progressive issue platform, and how she is using TikTok to reach out to voters in ways unlike any other candidate on the ballot. For more about the Keystone Reckoning Project, visit www.keystonereckoning.com. For more about Alexandra Hunt's campaign, visit https://www.alexandramhunt.com https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraHuntForCongress Donate at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/alexandra-hunt-f ..read more

Join host Jesse White as he breaks down the latest news: Congressional redistricting is part of a game of appellate court ping pong State legislative redistricting should come into focus when the Legislative Redistrict Commission votes on final maps on Friday, February 4 Nazi-Barbie-in-Training Wendy Bell has a new gig on NewsMax "Taste of Sicily" Anti-Vaxxer is under fire for helping a secret surgeon and a secret pharmacy sell "H" and "I" off-label  The Keystone Reckoning Project depends solely on donations to educate, inform, and influence Pennsylvania voters. If you like what we do a ..read more

Join host Jesse White as he breaks down the recent endorsement vote (or lack thereof) by the PA State Democratic Committee in the upcoming US Senate Primary. Conor Lamb fell just short of the 67% vote threshold, so we will have an open primary. How does this impact the candidates, and what should we expect to see moving forward? The Keystone Reckoning Project depends solely on donations to educate, inform, and influence Pennsylvania voters. If you like what we do and want to see us continue, please visit www.keystonereckoning.com and click "DONATE" to make a contribution! Visit www.truebluege ..read more

On the 1 year anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection, host Jesse White looks back and examines where we are and where we're going as a nation.  Some of the questions addressed include: What would the insurrectionists have done if they had gotten to Democratic legislators like Nancy Pelosi? Will there be actual accountability for Donald Trump's role in the violence? Do low-information voters realize just how close we came to a full-blown coup? Will Democrats make the systemic changes necessary to protect voting rights from partisan hackery? What will the people who use their privilege ..read more

Join host Jesse White and guest Stephen Caruso of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star as they take a deep dive into the legislative redistricting process, specifically the proposed Pennsylvania State House and Senate maps. Part 2 focuses on the winners and losers in terms of regions, political parties, and individual lawmakers. Check out the maps for yourself, courtesy of Dave's Redistricting App: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::5db459af-cfbf-42d0-839e-30230a97f34e The Keystone Reckoning Project depends solely on donations to educate, inform, and influence Pennsylvania voters. If you ..read more

Join host Jesse White and guest Stephen Caruso of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star as they take a deep dive into the legislative redistricting process, specifically the proposed Pennsylvania State House and Senate maps. Part 1 focuses on the transparency of this redistricting process as compared to previous years, the likelihood of litigation based on a host of factors, and what state government could look like if these preliminary maps become law. Check out the maps for yourself, courtesy of Dave's Redistricting App: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::5db459af-cfbf-42d0-839e-30230a97 ..read more