Ep 597: Putting the Brakes on Bullying with Samantha Sosnik and guest Jeanine Driscoll on hmTv

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Putting the Brakes on Bullying, host Samantha Sosnik welcomes Jeanine Driscoll, Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes and candidate for New York’s 4th Congressional District, for a thoughtful conversation about public service, leadership, family, bullying, and standing up for others.Jeanine shares how her work helping Nassau County residents understand tax exemptions, assessment appeals, and financial resources has deepened her commitment to serving the community. She reflects on the importance of listening to people, especially seniors, veterans, working families, and those who feel unheard.Samantha and Jeanine also discuss the emotional impact of bullying, the responsibility of parents and schools, and the need to protect children and vulnerable communities. The conversation expands into the rise of antisemitism, the importance of speaking out against hate, and why kindness, education, and moral courage must begin at home.This episode is a reminder that leadership is not only about policy — it is about compassion, listening, service, and choosing to be an upstander when others need support.Support the show