Left of Center Show

Ep. 17 - A Man of Many Talents

October 09, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

How about those Chicago Bears? Tom and Kevin discuss; Hammond Chief of Staff Phil Taillon phones in with his “Lock of the Week” NFL bet; Attorney and Gary Councilman William Godwin visits the studio and discusses his background, his love for Gary and important issues facing the city, policing today, his real estate company, his faith, and his book ‘Blue America’s God: Reflections on Faith and the Future of Progressive Politics’ that is available now on Amazon.

S1 EP17 - A Man of Many Talents

October 09, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

How about those Chicago Bears? Tom and Kevin discuss; Hammond Chief of Staff Phil Taillon phones in with his “Lock of the Week” NFL bet; Attorney and Gary Councilman William Godwin visits the studio and discusses his background, his love for Gary and important issues facing the city, policing today, his real estate company, his faith, and his book ‘Blue America’s God: Reflections on Faith and the Future of Progressive Politics’ that is available now on Amazon.

S1 EP16 - Tequila Sunrise

October 06, 2020 20:43 - 1 hour - 96 MB

What a morning show. Tom gives his controversial take on why the Cubs have gone off the rails; Tom reveals his suspicions around the timing of Trump's hospital visit to be treated for COVID and whether or not the President knew RBG passed away earlier than he claimed; Dem. nominee for IN State Rep. District 12 Mike Andrade stops by with tequila and to discuss his campaign and Tom’s recent endorsement of it; a spider is on the loose in the studio; things conclude with an impromptu live ukulel...

Ep. 16 - Tequila Sunrise

October 06, 2020 20:43 - 1 hour - 96 MB

What a morning show. Tom gives his controversial take on why the Cubs have gone off the rails; Tom reveals his suspicions around the timing of Trump's hospital visit to be treated for COVID and whether or not the President knew RBG passed away earlier than he claimed; Dem. nominee for IN State Rep. District 12 Mike Andrade stops by with tequila and to discuss his campaign and Tom’s recent endorsement of it; a spider is on the loose in the studio; things conclude with an impromptu live ukulel...

Ep. 15. - A Weinzapfel a Day...

October 02, 2020 23:12 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Democratic nominee for Indiana Attorney General, Jonathan Weinzapfel, sits down with Tom and Kevin for a fascinating conversation about Indiana politics, the effects of gerrymandering, his impressive background, his race, the opponent, and more.

S1 EP15 - A Weinzapfel a Day...

October 02, 2020 23:12 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Democratic nominee for Indiana Attorney General, Jonathan Weinzapfel, sits down with Tom and Kevin for a fascinating conversation about Indiana politics, the effects of gerrymandering, his impressive background, his race, the opponent, and more.

Ep. 14 - "I Guess I'm a Double Sucker"

September 29, 2020 22:58 - 1 hour - 101 MB

California wildfires, death of RBG, the first 2020 presidential debate, President Trump’s tax returns leaked, lavish taxpayer-funded spending uncovered at the SSCVA, what’s going on in sports, a ban on push-ups at Mayor Tom’s funeral, and more – there’s a lot going on in the world. Catch up on it all with Tom and Kevin in this 14th episode of the Left of Center podcast.

S1 EP14 - "I Guess I'm a Double Sucker"

September 29, 2020 22:58 - 1 hour - 101 MB

California wildfires, death of RBG, the first 2020 presidential debate, President Trump’s tax returns leaked, lavish taxpayer-funded spending uncovered at the SSCVA, what’s going on in sports, a ban on push-ups at Mayor Tom’s funeral, and more – there’s a lot going on in the world. Catch up on it all with Tom and Kevin in this 14th episode of the Left of Center podcast.

Ep. 13 - It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

September 26, 2020 02:03 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Drew Fox, founder of the iconic 18th Street Brewery, stops by the studio for an early morning drink and conversation with Tom and Kevin about 18th’s origin, rise, latest expansion, and a lot more, including racial tension and protests in America, and how inexperienced Elon Musk looks smoking marijuana.

S1 EP13 - It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

September 26, 2020 02:03 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Drew Fox, founder of the iconic 18th Street Brewery, stops by the studio for an early morning drink and conversation with Tom and Kevin about 18th’s origin, rise, latest expansion, and a lot more, including racial tension and protests in America, and how inexperienced Elon Musk looks smoking marijuana.

Ep. 12 - "Best" of? Vol. 1

September 22, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

A broken hip, dinner with Congressman Visclosky gone bad, bicycle crashes, ill-fitting clothes in China, and more – Tom and Kevin reflect on some of their favorite moments from the first ten Left of Center episodes.

S1 EP12 - "Best" of? Vol. 1

September 22, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

A broken hip, dinner with Congressman Visclosky gone bad, bicycle crashes, ill-fitting clothes in China, and more – Tom and Kevin reflect on some of their favorite moments from the first ten Left of Center episodes.

Ep. 11 - The Doctor is In

September 19, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Tom and Kevin talk with Democratic candidate for Indiana Governor Dr. Woody Myers about the election, COVID-19, President Trump, BLM, his experience with racism as a medical student at Stanford and Harvard and as a doctor, his position on marijuana, his endorsement from Joe Biden, and more.

S1 EP11 - The Doctor is In

September 19, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Tom and Kevin talk with Democratic candidate for Indiana Governor Dr. Woody Myers about the election, COVID-19, President Trump, BLM, his experience with racism as a medical student at Stanford and Harvard and as a doctor, his position on marijuana, his endorsement from Joe Biden, and more.

Ep. 10 - Your Honor, Your Honor

September 15, 2020 20:25 - 48 minutes - 66 MB

Senior Judge for the Juvenile Division of Indiana's Lake County Superior Court, Thomas Stefaniak, Jr., joins Tom and Kevin for the 10th Left of Center episode as they discuss the mission of the Juvenile Court, including some more recent high profile cases.

S1 EP10 - Your Honor, Your Honor

September 15, 2020 20:25 - 48 minutes - 66 MB

Senior Judge for the Juvenile Division of Indiana's Lake County Superior Court, Thomas Stefaniak, Jr., joins Tom and Kevin for the 10th Left of Center episode as they discuss the mission of the Juvenile Court, including some more recent high profile cases.

S1 EP9 - No Shame in Her Game

September 11, 2020 20:55 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Thomas McDermott, Jr. and Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon meet again for the first time since the June primary election where they found themselves running against each other for Northwest Indiana’s Congressional seat.

Ep. 9 - No Shame in Her Game

September 11, 2020 20:55 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Thomas McDermott, Jr. and Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon meet again for the first time since the June primary election where they found themselves running against each other for Northwest Indiana’s Congressional seat.

S1 EP8 - The Hot Mess Express

September 08, 2020 20:52 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Tom and Kevin go guest-free and cover a host of topics, including upcoming guests, sports, the California wildfires, COVID-19 vaccines, Stevie Nicks, Kevin's penchant for high fashion, and a lot more, even locomotives.

Ep. 8 - The Hot Mess Express

September 08, 2020 20:52 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Tom and Kevin go guest-free and cover a host of topics, including upcoming guests, sports, the California wildfires, COVID-19 vaccines, Stevie Nicks, Kevin's penchant for high fashion, and a lot more, even locomotives.

Ep. 7 - The Columnist

September 04, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Award-winning columnist and author Jerry Davich sits down with Tom and Kevin for an engrossing deep dive into the history of public corruption in Northwest Indiana, conversation about national politics, the recent congressional race, nipple piercings, and more.

S1 EP7 - The Columnist

September 04, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Award-winning columnist and author Jerry Davich sits down with Tom and Kevin for an engrossing deep dive into the history of public corruption in Northwest Indiana, conversation about national politics, the recent congressional race, nipple piercings, and more.

S1 EP6 - Getting Some Perspective

September 02, 2020 21:27 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

Richard Leverett–Butler B.A., University of Chicago J.D., former chief of staff and city attorney of Gary, Indiana and currently the Government Affairs representative with AT&T for Northern Indiana–visits the podcast to talk with Tom and Kevin about his perspective on the future of his hometown of Gary, racial injustice and the BLM movement, protests, and more.

Ep. 6 - Getting Some Perspective

September 02, 2020 21:27 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

Richard Leverett–Butler B.A., University of Chicago J.D., former chief of staff and city attorney of Gary, Indiana and currently the Government Affairs representative with AT&T for Northern Indiana–visits the podcast to talk with Tom and Kevin about his perspective on the future of his hometown of Gary, racial injustice and the BLM movement, protests, and more.

S1 EP5 - What's Going on in Whiting?

August 28, 2020 19:51 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Tom Dabertin, chief organizer of the longstanding Whiting, IN Pierogi Fest, stops by to talk with Tom and Kevin about the recent indictment of longtime Whiting mayor Joe Stahura, the state of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, what it was like drinking $20,000 tea in China, and more.

Ep. 5 - What's Going on in Whiting?