Pennsylvania’s Capitol is constantly buzzing with activity–even when lawmakers aren’t in session. The Pugliese Podcast is aimed at helping you get to know the people and issues that make Pennsylvania government so compelling.
Check back regularly, because we will periodically update this page with “featured podcasts” that offer discussions and interviews about the important issues, people, and legislative affairs in Harrisburg and Philadelphia. We’ll also update it occasionally with “blog post podcasts” to make it easier for you to stay up to date with our blog during those long commutes.
Featured Podcasts
December 13, 2019:
This podcast was originally recorded on December 9, 2019
Rocco Pugliese of Pugliese Associates recently traveled to the City of Lancaster to talk with Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace and Pennsylvania Senator Scott Martin, who represents the City of Lancaster and Southern Lancaster County. Mayor Sorace and Senator Martin discuss some of the budgetary issues third-class cities like Lancaster are facing as well as some personal details about how they got to where they are today.
March 11, 2019:
This podcast was originally recorded on March 4, 2019
Rocco Pugliese of Pugliese Associates recently sat down with Pennsylvania House Majority Whip Kerry Benninghoff to discuss everything from his time as a Centre County Coroner to how his new role differs from his former leadership position as Policy Chair. Rep. Benninghoff also offers some unique insight into his background and what motivates him as a lawmaker and member of the House leadership.
March 11, 2019:
This podcast was originally recorded on March 4, 2019
Rocco Pugliese of Pugliese Associates recently sat down with Erik Arneson, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, to discuss the formation of the Office, the Right to Know Law and other issues having to do with open records. Mr. Arneson also offers some unique insight into his background and what motivates him as the Office’s Executive Director.
Program note: The Right to Know decision regarding the Medical Marijuana award transparency is pending in the appeals process with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Sept. 27, 2018:
This podcast was originally recorded on Sept. 24, 2018
Rocco Pugliese of Pugliese Associates recently sat down with Pennsylvania House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler to discuss everything from the 2018 Fall Legislative Session to the upcoming election. Rep. Cutler also offers some unique insight into his background and what motivates him as a legislator and as a member of the House leadership.
Oct. 3, 2017:
This podcast was originally recorded on Sept. 18, 2017
Listen to this engaging conversation between Rocco Pugliese of Pugliese Associates and Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale as they discuss everything from the Commonwealth’s approach to budgetary issues, the AG’s impact on state government, Pennsylvania’s credit status, and, of course, the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Sept. 19, 2017:
This podcast was originally recorded on Sept. 18, 2017
Rocco Pugliese of Pugliese Associates recently sat down with Republican Senator Pat Browne, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to discuss the Senator’s take on the status of the state budget negotiations, economic development efforts, education funding, and more.
May 24, 2017:
Rocco Pugliese of Pugliese Associates had the opportunity to sit down with Republican Senator Joe Scarnati, President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate, to talk about the Senator’s take on pension reform, the importance of economic development and the outlook of the state budget.
Blog Podcasts
January 26, 2017:
Procurement changes made in 2016 will undoubtedly affect the procurement process in 2017. Here’s how. Click here to read the blog instead.
December 9, 2016:
Every day, Pugliese Associates helps smart investors looking to do business in Philadelphia navigate the city’s unique system and move past its challenges. Click here to read the blog instead.
October 21, 2016:
Legalizing medical marijuana in Pennsylvania was one thing, navigating the reams of regulations is a whole new challenge. Click here to read the blog instead.
April 20, 2016:
Lobbyists are some of the most unappreciated professionals in American politics. Here’s what you need to know about this misunderstood profession. Click here to read the blog instead.