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Hill Billy Jon Radio Show

The Hillbilly Jon Radio Show is where common sense meets the microphone. Broadcasting from Southwestern Pennsylvania, Jon takes on politics, culture, media spin, and the stories the establishment would rather you ignore.No talking points. No script readers. Just real conversations with candidates, business owners, whistleblowers, and everyday Americans who still believe in grit, faith, and freedom.If you are tired of the noise and ready for straight talk, you are in the right place.

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    How A 250-Year Family Farm Feeds A Community

    George Washington’s name is everywhere, but it hits different when the story lives on a real front porch you can still stand on. We sit down with Mark Cook to trace the living history of Cook Farm in Washington Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and why one family is opening their home place to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.We talk about what people miss when they talk about food like it just “shows up” in stores: watching the forecast, racing frost nights with covers, timing the pick before tomatoes split, and the constant labor puzzle that makes or breaks a season. It’s a grounded look at modern vegetable farming and why the farmer’s work still feeds both bodies and communities.Then we zoom out into local Revolutionary-era history, including the Cook Farm’s multi-century land story, a farmhouse finished in 1776, and the documented thread of George Washington’s 1784 travels recorded in his diary. We also touch the early tensions of the new nation, including the Whiskey Rebellion’s local impact and what it revealed about taxation, government, and rural life.Finally, Mark lays out plans for the Cook Farm 250 Celebration on Saturday, August 8, 2026: historian reenactors, blacksmith demonstrations, period music on historical instruments, food vendors, family activities, and the real logistics of parking, shuttles, and costs like insurance and tents. If you care about American history, heritage tourism, and family farms, this one connects it all. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves local history, and leave us a review with the one place in your hometown that deserves more attention.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    A Senate Candidate’s Plan To Cut Waste And Lower Costs

    They tried to keep our guest off the ballot, and the fight ended up in court. That alone tells you something about how high the stakes are in Pennsylvania politics right now. I sit down with Al Buckton, a Pennsylvania State Senate candidate, to talk about the legal battle over ballot access, why courts matter to everyday voters, and what it means when people feel like the system is designed to narrow choices instead of expand them.Then we get into the part that hits your wallet. We talk fiscal responsibility, budget discipline, and why “government is a business” is more than a slogan when the numbers don’t add up. We break down the basics of budgeting in plain English, from school spending math to the hard reality of a state that can’t keep spending more than it brings in. We also argue about the true cost of social services, the strain local towns feel, and why blaming “federal issues” doesn’t make state expenses disappear.We also dig into cost of living in Pennsylvania, including gas prices, the gas tax, and how fuel costs crush people who drive for work. From there we jump to energy policy, coal, local jobs, power plants, and why electric bills keep climbing. We close with accountability: legislative track records, Act 77, term limits, and how campaign money and “go along to get along” politics shape what gets done in Harrisburg.If this conversation helps you see Pennsylvania government, taxes, and elections more clearly, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    We The People

    “Be on your guard, stand firm, be courageous, and be strong” sets the tone, and then we get practical fast. I’m John Marietta, joined by Bud Cook, and we talk about what service looks like when the calls are real, the paperwork is endless, and people just want someone to help them cut through Harrisburg bureaucracy. That “We the People” mindset is not a slogan to us; it’s the standard we use to measure everything from local trust to statewide decisions. We also lean into Pennsylvania agriculture and rural life, because you truly do need farmers every day. Bud shares how growing up on a farm trains you to solve problems under pressure, and we tell the story behind the Blessing Of The Bailers, a Greene County tradition that’s grown into a Harrisburg gathering that honors farmers, faith, and gratitude (with May 5 on the calendar). If you care about farming in Pennsylvania, rural communities, and the culture that holds them together, this part will hit home. Then we turn to the hard stuff: Pennsylvania taxes, gas tax frustration, and why people still feel burned by promises about gambling revenue and property tax relief. From there, we zoom out to southwestern Pennsylvania energy, coal, natural gas, and responsible development, plus the fight brewing over proposed high voltage power lines that could cut wide swaths through private land while leaving property owners stuck with the tax bill. If you want more honesty, more local detail, and fewer talking points, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with the one issue you want “We the People” to tackle next.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Voter Dollars For Real Power

    We dig into why big money donors have become the real constituents in American politics and why voters feel shut out of decisions that shape their lives. We lay out a specific fix called voter dollars that aims to make voters the donors and pull power back from corporations, special interests, and mega-check politics. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Reason Together: A Libertarian Case For School Choice And Lower Taxes In Pennsylvania

    Voters keep getting told to “pick a side,” but the ballot belongs to you, not party insiders. We open with a simple challenge: reason together, stop shouting, and let candidates speak in their own words. That’s why we sit down with John Thomas, the Libertarian candidate for lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania, to hear a full-strength argument for free markets, personal choice, and cutting government control where it doesn’t belong. We start with Austrian economics and the core idea of subjective value, then move into one of the biggest fights in Pennsylvania politics: education funding. John lays out a bold school choice plan built around sending roughly $11,000 per student in state funds directly to families, expanding competition, and reducing the grip of government-run systems. From there, we get into property tax reform and why school taxes and property taxes hit working families and retirees so hard. Then we turn to the economy you can’t build without: energy. We talk Pennsylvania natural gas, power-plant shutdowns, overregulation, and why energy production could decide where the next generation of jobs lands, especially with AI and data centers demanding more electricity. We also vent about fuel taxes, tolls, and why the roads still feel like a mess. If you care about Pennsylvania elections, school choice, lower property taxes, and energy policy, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a wider view, and leave a review with what you agreed or disagreed with most.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Fayette County Landowners Fight A 190 Foot Power Line Plan

    They’re talking about “resiliency” and “economic development,” but what we’re hearing on the ground in Southern Fayette County sounds like something else entirely: a massive high voltage transmission line pushed forward while the people who live on the land scramble for basic facts. I’m joined by Susan, who walks us through how neighbors got blindsided, how routes reportedly shifted from several options down to two, and why blurred maps and missing property owner lists turn a legal deadline into a trap for ordinary families.We dig into the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission process, what it means when a private company like Nextera is discussed as seeking public utility status, and why eminent domain is the phrase that stops landowners cold. Susan explains what she has found in public documents, what she still cannot get answered directly, and why West Virginia’s organizing effort highlights how far behind Pennsylvania residents feel. We also talk about what these towers could mean for everyday life: right-of-way limits that affect building and farming, disruption to the Laurel Highlands’ scenic value and tourism economy, and personal fears around electromagnetic fields, wildlife impacts, and even interference with medical devices.Then we connect the local fight to the bigger picture: AI data centers, regional power demand, and the claim that Pennsylvania utility users could be on the hook, including an $812 million figure discussed on-air, while electricity is routed toward other states. If you care about property rights, rural communities, transparent government, and energy infrastructure that treats locals as stakeholders instead of obstacles, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with your take: should landowners have the power to say no?Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Grassroots Republicans Explain Pennsylvania State Committee Power

    Patriotism isn’t something you buy at a store or slap on a bumper sticker. We start with a faith-forward challenge: if freedom is real, it should show up as truth, courage, humility, justice, and repentance, not pride and performance. That message sets up a straight talk conversation about how regular citizens can stop outsourcing politics to insiders and start earning influence again.Then we get practical with grassroots politics in Pennsylvania, joined by Kristen Vandermeer and Denise Bridey. We unpack what a Pennsylvania GOP state committee member actually does, how state committee elections work across the 67 counties, and why these seats matter for deciding party leadership, priorities, and the direction of the Pennsylvania Republican Party. If you’ve ever wondered who “steers the ship” behind the scenes, this is the explainer you’ve been missing.We also dig into the controversy around endorsements before a closed primary, and why that can shrink voter choice and discourage strong candidates from even running. From there, we zoom out to southwestern Pennsylvania’s bigger stakes: the loss of steel, rail manufacturing, and industrial investment, despite rich coal and natural gas resources and a history of powering the country. We close with voter education and election participation tips, including how to handle mail-in ballots and early in-person voting when trust is low but turnout still decides everything.If this conversation hits home, share it with someone who cares about local power, grassroots organizing, and Pennsylvania elections, then subscribe and leave a review so more voters can find it.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Fay-Penn Exposed Part 3

    We draw a hard line against secrecy in Fayette County and lay out why NDAs and closed-door deals break public trust. We connect the FAYPEN scandal to insider patterns, political influence, and a concrete plan to publish documents and push investigators to act. • NDAs as a tool for an “invisible government” • Why an elected official refuses to sign silence agreements • Concerns about disclosed money versus what stays undisclosed • Publishing documentation for public review • Questions about political meetings held at the FAYPEN building • The county’s decline contrasted with FAYPEN’s growth • Why only investigators can truly open the books • How change happens through the ballot and public pressure you have to call your state representative, charity grimm, let her know you're on her side. The if you got it, if you know anything and you want to put anything out there, yeah, call the FBI. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Fay-Penn Exposed Part 2

    We follow a paper trail that we say points to insider benefits inside Fayette County’s economic development world, even as the wider county struggles. We push for outside oversight, urge listeners to check the documents themselves, and argue that trust requires transparency and proof. • citing nonprofit 990 filings and what they show about loans • questioning repayment visibility and record gaps • alleging insiders received millions in grants, loans, and contracts • arguing the issue is morality and transparency as much as legality • calling for an independent forensic audit and possible attorney general involvement • discussing whistleblower claims and why locals feel silenced • framing a “reset” for Fayette County and broader county politics Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Fay-Penn Exposed Part 1

    Something smells wrong when public money keeps flowing and regular people keep falling behind. We’re looking straight at Fayette County, Pennsylvania and asking the questions that make powerful people uncomfortable: where do public grants and economic development dollars actually go, and why do taxpayers still feel broke while insiders look protected?I’m joined by Harry Cochran, who lays out a real-time example of how hard it can be for challengers to even get a fair shot. He explains how his state senate campaign was hit with a last-day petition challenge, why he had to bring in serious legal help, and how Commonwealth Court ultimately kept him on the ballot. If you care about election integrity and ballot access in Pennsylvania, this story shows how the process can be used as a weapon, and how it can still be fought.We also zoom out to the bigger picture: lost businesses in towns like Dawson and Connellsville, a shrinking population, living-wage jobs that are harder to find, and seniors struggling under property taxes. Then we dig into concerns around Fay-Penn, nonprofit oversight, and the kind of red flags that show up in IRS Form 990 conversations, including related-party transactions and whether public funds are being routed into private advantage. We talk about Charity Grimm Krupa’s call for audits and why transparency is the only way back to trust.If you want receipts, we’re committing to putting documentation out in the open and following the money. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review so more people hear it, then tell us: what would you audit first in your county?Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Why A Pennsylvania Ballot Challenge Collapsed On Basic Legal Service Rules

    A ballot fight can sound like pure politics until you see what actually decides it: procedure. We walk through a Pennsylvania election challenge where the outcome hinges on one unglamorous legal requirement, proper service. If you do not serve the right official the right way and on time, the objection can be dead on arrival. No amount of certainty on social media fixes that, and email is not a shortcut the law accepts.Then we get personal and local. Harry Cochrane joins us with the update he has been waiting for: news that he will be on the ballot after the opposing side missed a key filing requirement. He explains why he was confident in his petition signatures, but frustrated by what he sees as a tactic to force legal spending and stall a campaign. Hubie Coleman tells his story too, describing how he filed to run for Republican committee man, received a receipt, and then got served with papers aimed at removing him based on party-status claims.Along the way, we dig into the bigger questions Fayette County voters keep asking: who gets to compete, who sets the rules, and what happens when party insiders try to “clear the field” before anyone votes. We also preview tomorrow’s promised document drop on money, influence, and county-level manipulation, and we invite you to challenge it with facts once it’s public.Subscribe so you do not miss what comes next, share this with someone who cares about ballot access and election law, and leave a review with your take: should courts and party insiders shape the ballot, or should voters decide?Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    How Party Insiders Try To Decide Elections Before Voters Do

    They don’t want to beat you at the ballot box, they want to erase your choices before you ever vote. That’s the charge we dig into from right here in Fayette County, where local politics shows how power really works when petitions, courts, and party leadership collide.I’m John Marriott, and I sit down with Harry, a candidate in Pennsylvania’s 32nd senatorial district, after a legal challenge targets his ballot access. We talk through the petition signature process, what it means to get dragged into court after meeting the requirements, and why these fights can price ordinary challengers out of the race. We also get blunt about campaign finance, PAC money, and the kind of backroom pressure that can keep competition off the field long before Election Day.From there we widen the lens to the county itself: population decline, a shrinking tax base, and the feeling that leadership is stuck on repeat. Harry makes the case for growth, accountable representation, and reforms that reduce procedural gamesmanship, including ideas that would modernize ballot access and limit signature challenges. We also hit major Pennsylvania election law flashpoints, including Act 77, no-excuse mail-in voting, and why voter ID remains such a heated issue for election integrity and public trust.If you care about Fayette County, Pennsylvania politics, ballot access, election lawsuits, and how local races shape real life, listen through and share your take. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more voters can find the conversation.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Voters Hold The Power When Party Bosses Stop Listening

    A courthouse can feel far away until it starts touching your wallet. I’m John Marietta, and I’m sounding the alarm on what I see as Fayette County politics drifting into backroom habits, bigger budgets, and taxpayer costs that never get a clear explanation. I lay out the frustrations driving a lot of local voters right now: spending that looks cushy for insiders, contracts that deserve sunlight, and leaders who talk like conservatives but govern like “tax and spend” when nobody’s watching.Then I’m joined by Larry Doherty from the Veterans Farmers Network, who’s running for the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee. We talk straight about voter alienation, why primary elections matter, and what happens when party leadership tries to steer outcomes by pushing one candidate while everyone else fades into the background. We also dig into the money problem: when politics becomes a contest of who can raise the most cash, representation starts serving donors and ambition instead of the people doing the work, paying the taxes, and showing up to vote.We take a real-life detour into rural Fayette County too, because politics doesn’t live on paper. Farming, fences, hay, livestock, and thin margins all shape how you think about waste, accountability, and community. If you care about local government accountability, GOP party leadership, Pennsylvania primaries, and what it means to rebuild trust with voters, this conversation is for you.Subscribe for more local voices, share this with a neighbor who’s fed up, and leave a review so more Fayette County voters can find it. What’s the first thing you want audited or fixed?Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    The Tax Collector Reality

    Your property tax bill can feel personal, but the person collecting it usually has the least power over what you owe. We sit down with Mary Grace Butello, a Dunbar Township tax collector with more than two decades on the job, to separate tax policy from tax administration and to explain what really happens between a recorded deed and a Fayette County real estate tax notice landing in your mailbox.We get specific about the real world problems residents keep running into: deeds recorded months ago that still have not been reflected in the assessment system, tax notices mailed to the wrong owner, and deadline windows that quietly cost homeowners money. We walk through how the discount and penalty periods work, why collectors cannot simply “edit” a bill on the spot, and how Act 57 of 2022 can help new homeowners request a waiver of additional charges when they never received a bill in time. If you have ever bought a house and thought “why am I being billed for something I do not own,” this conversation gives you a clear checklist of what to verify.We also cover the practical side of paying property taxes in Pennsylvania: credit card payments through third-party processors, e-check fees, why some offices avoid cash, and when school district taxes arrive. Mary Grace explains the homestead exemption, school tax installment plans, and why millage rates make taxes feel wildly different across townships, boroughs, and cities. We end by zooming out to the county level, talking staffing, assessment accuracy, population decline, and what it would take to build a stronger local tax base.If this helped you, subscribe for more local, plain-spoken conversations, share the episode with a neighbor who is confused about their bill, and leave a review. What question do you want us to tackle next about Fayette County property taxes or school taxes?Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    America Can Stop Paying For Everyone Else’s Wars

    The moment regular people decide they’re done being treated like an afterthought, politics changes fast. We start with a straight talk challenge to government that shields itself with bloated budgets, hush-hush NDAs, and insider protection, and we frame it in plain terms: if the rules apply to taxpayers, they should apply to lawmakers and local leaders too. Accountability is not revenge. It’s a reckoning that sets things right.Then I’m joined by economist and Republican Liberty Caucus leader Mike Tremont for a wide-angle look at US foreign policy and the real price tag of war. We dig into Iran, why burden sharing matters, and why America can’t keep acting like it’s responsible for every fight on the planet. Mike breaks down how alliances should work, why wealthy partners in key regions need to carry more of the load, and what leverage actually looks like when oil routes and the Strait of Hormuz are on the line.We also take on a question most shows dodge: how much of our military posture is driven by corporate risk, especially with Taiwan and advanced semiconductor chips. If the US is expected to protect critical supply chains, should manufacturers keep betting on geopolitical flashpoints, or should we rebuild high-end production at home? We close with hard lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan, a sober warning about ground troops, and a practical case for negotiation backed by strength.Subscribe for more grounded conversations, share this with a friend who cares about fiscal responsibility and foreign policy, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What does “fair” look like to you when it comes to power and accountability?Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    From War Stories To A Rally In Pennsylvania With Ted Cruz

    We call for a local revival rooted in faith, gratitude to the military, and community action, then welcome guest Chris Morolo to share an event with Ted Cruz and a powerful WWII family story that shapes his civic work. We examine today’s political climate, the War Powers Act, and why quick, focused strategies matter more than endless wars.• call to wake up counties and towns• honoring service and the American military• event in Beaver County with Senator Ted Cruz• tribute to Helen and community resilience• Chris’s parents’ WWII cave survival and liberation• immigration, rebuilding, and writing the family book• MAGA support, independents, and realignment• Iran strategy, avoiding prolonged ground wars• War Powers Act context and past precedents• optimism around economy and midyear outlookIf you want to attend our event with Senator Cruz and others, email Chris at [email protected] or call using the number on the flyerSend us Fan Mail Support the show

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    When Economic Development Becomes A Closed Door

    A plain envelope on the porch. Lawsuits and 990s inside. And a blunt question: why would public officials sign NDAs to sit on the board of a nonprofit that doles out economic development loans? We take you through the claims surrounding the Fay Penn Economic Development Council—allegations that insiders received below-market loans while local businesses were turned away—and we lay out what true transparency and accountability should look like when public-purpose funds are at stake.We don’t rely on rumor. We walk through the federal lawsuit alleging retaliation against a finance director who raised red flags, the reported use of a building where politics and money cross paths, and the troubling picture that emerges when people with public roles appear to benefit from grants, loans, and government salaries at the same time. If small businesses are competing with a system that favors connections over merit, the result isn’t growth—it’s a quiet exit of talent and jobs from Fayette County.So here’s the plan we’re pushing: a full, independent, third-party audit of county finances and any deal touching Fay Penn. That means opening the books, releasing board minutes, exposing NDAs, testing loan terms against market rates, and documenting every recusal and vote. Good governance isn’t partisan. It’s a promise that public dollars fuel broad opportunity, not closed-door advantage. If there’s nothing to hide, there’s nothing to fear. And if there’s rot, sunlight is step one to repair.Subscribe, share this with a neighbor who cares about fair growth, and leave a review with your take: should the county release the minutes and NDAs now? Your voice helps push real accountability forward.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Remember The Alamo, Remember Your Vote

    A date carved in history becomes a mirror for our moment. We draw a straight line from March 6, 1836 to the choices facing every county today, asking what it means to cross the line for liberty when pressure tells you to sit down and stay quiet. The Alamo isn’t treated as trivia; it’s a moral compass that points toward courage, accountability, and the belief that ordinary people can still turn a tide.We sit down with Larry Doherty to unpack why so many Republican voters in Fayette County feel shut out by their own party. Larry lays out a simple, stubborn plan: open the doors, ask real questions, and carry the answers to the state committee without spin. He talks candidly about gathering signatures, the rise of “We the People” candidates across Pennsylvania, and why the GOP committee must answer to voters, not insiders. Along the way, we dig into what public service costs, from time and travel to the emotional toll of personal attacks, and why respect in politics isn’t naïve—it’s necessary.Faith runs through the episode as a source of backbone, not a crutch. Scripture becomes a spur to stand firm, reminding us that fear is the tyrant’s language while courage is the citizen’s. We challenge the quiet forms of control—rules twisted in small rooms, committees that forget who they serve—and make the case for transparent processes, honest debates, and leaders who treat authority as a trust on loan from the people. If men once faced cannons for liberty, surely we can face a board meeting, a ballot, and a hard conversation.Listen for a clear call: use your vote, lift your voice, and measure every leader by whether they put power back in the hands of the people. If this resonates, share it with a neighbor, subscribe for more straight talk, and leave a review so others can find the show. Your voice shapes what comes next.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    How Real Patriots Fight Corruption And Build Back Local Power

    What happens when the people who dig the ditches, run the lines, and raise the next generation decide they’re done with closed doors and whispered deals? We take you inside Southwestern Pennsylvania’s grassroots revolt against party gatekeeping and show how real reform starts at the county level, not on cable news. With guest leader Cheryl Keefover from Patriots of Green, we unpack how committees become bottlenecks, why pay-to-play culture pushes out young conservatives, and what it takes to replace fundraising theater with community wins.We dig into the mechanics: open meetings under Robert’s Rules, transparent communication with precinct members, and simple norms that turn volunteers into a durable ground game. Then we connect politics to paychecks. From realistic permitting reform to smarter siting for transmission and data centers, we outline how to bring manufacturing and energy jobs back home without steamrolling landowners. Rivers, pipelines, and coal aren’t talking points here; they’re the backbone of family-wage work, and they demand planning that respects water, property, and neighbors.Along the way, we face the cost of courage—smear campaigns, threats, and the pressure designed to make ordinary people quit. We talk about why some speak anonymously, why churches and civic leaders need moral backbone, and how a statewide network of patriot groups is locking arms to push past fear. This isn’t about starting a new party. It’s about reclaiming the GOP’s purpose with humility, integrity, and action—welcoming anyone ready to trade slogans for sweat.If you’re ready to get off the sidelines, hit play and then join the ground game. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us the one change your county needs most.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    What Happens When Accountability Meets A Closed Door

    Ever been told your question is “not for this room”? We shine a bright light on how public forums can be curated to mute dissent, and why that undermines trust in county government. John, Melanie, and guest Donnie—a veteran and longtime local advocate—trace a pattern of closed meetings, non‑answers on spending, and NDAs on public boards that have no place in a healthy civic culture. The throughline is simple: if tax dollars are at work, the public deserves clear answers and open records.We walk through Donnie’s attempt to speak at a Somerset forum, how a basic budget challenge escalated into personal intimidation, and why being escorted out under threat of trespass breaks faith with constituents. From there, we tackle the mechanics of election confidence: Act 77, voter ID, hearing evidence on the merits versus procedural dismissals, and practical fixes like transparency dashboards, error‑rate reporting, and timely responses to mailed questions. The goal is not partisan victory—it’s a process residents can see, test, and trust.Money trails matter, so we press on local spending basics: hotel tax accountability, infrastructure that matches tourism demand, and flood prevention that helps towns today rather than someday. Alongside the critique, we share our own next step: pausing a legacy radio slot to build a new studio, add cameras, and expand distribution so more voices can be heard without filters. Expect documents, on‑record interviews, and a standing invite to those who’ve been told to sit down. If you believe public duty belongs in public view, tap follow, share this episode with a neighbor, and leave a review telling us the first question you want answered.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    If Government Spent My Money Like This, I’d Ask For A Receipt

    Jon Marietta and Guests Al Buchtan and Bud Cook discussing Politics, what's going on across Pennsylvania, taxes, budgets, casino money, recent public reports on Charleroi from Independent Journalist, Standing for we the People,  Save America Act, Faith, Family, Freedom and much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Faith, Grit, And County Grassroots

    A spark from Valley Forge lands in Fayette County as we trace how faith, grit, and neighborly duty still move a community forward. We open with a bold case for honoring Washington’s prayerful leadership, then bring that conviction down to street level: petition tables at local diners, volunteers frying fish to keep trucks rolling, and a veteran-farmer stepping up to represent voters in Harrisburg.Larry, a blue-collar Army vet and working farmer, shares a life built on service—convoy missions in Iraq, midnight bottle feeds for a rejected lamb, and a handshake politics that starts with eye contact and ends with keeping your word. He lays out why party power should flow back to the people, not insiders, and how real representation means time, gas money, and zero pay if that’s what it takes. We talk practical steps too: where to sign petitions, how to rally neighbors, and why showing up beats shouting online.The farm gate swings wider into policy. We dig into the Pennsylvania Veteran Farming Network, a hub where veteran producers compare notes and tap USDA and conservation resources. We tackle poultry biosecurity and avian influenza’s impact on fairs and 4-H, explain why some shows pause, and explore how local economies absorb those shocks. There’s a candid look at grants that sound big but prove hard to access, and a challenge to build funding models that match real county needs. Through it all, the throughline holds: faith anchors character, character fuels service, and service—on a tractor, on patrol, or at a petition table—renews trust.If you believe neighbors can still change a county, this conversation is your playbook. Subscribe, share with a friend who cares about local leadership, and leave a review telling us what you’ll do next—sign, volunteer, or run. Your move.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Who Should Hold Power: Party Committees Or The People

    A grassroots case for Pennsylvania leadership meets a managerial blueprint from UPS, focusing on taxes, elections, and schools. We lay out what the lieutenant governor does, why credentials matter, and where policy should shift to restore trust and value.• defining the lieutenant governor’s three core duties• crisis leadership and parole oversight experience• eliminating the 58¢ fuel tax and reining in spending• voter ID, ending Act 77, and tighter election oversight• school choice with funds following the student• freezing senior property taxes and prioritizing audits• distinguishing patriots from party endorsements• website resources for plans, resume, and positionsIf you got a chance and you get a chance to sign one of his petitions, let's get him on the ballot and let's see what happensSend us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Clearing the Air

    Jon Marietta with Guest George on Liberty University school of divinity, Also by Phone Guests Robert Burns and TJ clearing up some Confusion, TJ and Robert on what they do in their perspective roles, Community, Faith, Family, Freedom and much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Fighting Back in PA 32

    Jon Marietta with Guest Harry Young Cochran Running for PA Senate 32 Discussing Politics, calling out corruption, Unfair higher taxes, Sustainability, History, Community, Faith, Family, Freedom and much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Holding the Line

    Jon Marietta with Guest Al Buchtan discussing Taxes, Budgets, Changes Needed, Community, Calling out corruption, Getting Involved, Standing Firm on Faith, Family, Freedom and More..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Accountability Angle

    Jon Marietta with Guest Larry Daugherty and caller Robert Burns discussing Independent Penn, officials claims of mis-information, Bringing awareness to the public, Calling out corruption, Standing Firm on Faith, Family, Freedom and More..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Fixing Pennsylvania

    Jon Marietta with Guest Al Buchtan Discussing politics, Changes needed In Pennsylvania, Budgets, Corruption, Property tax reform, Infrastructure, Petition signing, standing up for the People, Community, Faith, Family, Freedom and Much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Standing for Faith, Freedom & Fair Elections

    Jon Marietta with Guest Harry Cochran Discussing whats going on in Fayette county and across pa, historical, voting issues and laws, more from the book the Parallel election, Budgets, Petition signing soon, Our rights, the constitution, Community, getting involved, Faith, Family and Freedom and much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    From Radio Roots To A National Voice

    We launch our podcast with a clear mission rooted in faith, family, and freedom, moving beyond radio to serve local communities with a national echo. Coach Brett joins to connect sports, service, and scripture, and we close with prayer for troops and wisdom for leaders.• why we shift from radio to podcasting• sponsors who fuel the launch• a revival message anchored in scripture• Coach Brett’s playbook for teamwork and outreach• connecting sports, music, and local impact• building a guest network with real-world grit• prayer for troops and guidance for leadership• gratitude to community partners and supportersPlease pray for our troops right now. We lost three soldiers here today. Pray for our president and ask that God guides him in everything he says and does in the next few weeks.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Fayette County Strong: Supporting Chelsea’s Family

    Jon Marietta and Melonie Lewellen and caller Chelsea Matthews discussing whats going on in Fayette County, Helping Chelsea and family who had a house fire and lost Pets, Politics, Standing up for whats right, Community, Faith, Family, Freedom and much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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    Taking Back PA 32

    Jon Marietta and Guest Harry Cochran Running for PA senate 32 Discussing Corruption, Taxes, Budgets, Costs, Truth over Lies, Getting Involved with your local Precinct Committee, Community, Faith, Family, Freedom and much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  33. 9

    Community, Country and the Constitution

    Jon Marietta with Guests Melanie Stringhill Patterson and Larry Daugherty Discussing Recent events in Fayette County, MAGA Mixer, Getting Involved, Addressing Corruption, Veterans, community, Faith, family, freedom and Much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  34. 8

    Faith, Family and Freedom in the 46th

    Jon Marietta with Guests Al (Butchie) Buchtan Running for 46th District and Larry Daugherty Discussing Politics, Addressing Corruption, budgets, Taxes, State wide issues, Standing for the People, Faith, Family, Freedom and much moreSend us Fan Mail Support the show

  35. 7

    Fayette County at a Crossroads

    Jon Marietta and Melanie Stringhill Patterson Discussing What’s going on in Fayette County, Corruption, Getting involved, Standing up for what’s right, Faith, Family, Freedom and Much More..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  36. 6

    Taking Action at Home and Nationwide

    Jon Marietta with Melonie Lewellen with caller TJ discussing what’s going on in Fayette County, Across the nation, Politics and Geo-Politics, Getting Involved, Precinct Committee, The Constitution, Community, Faith, Family, Freedom and much more.Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  37. 5

    Supporting the President, Serving the Community

    Today Melanie Stringhill Patterson in for Jon Marietta and Guest Denise Dasko Discussing Denise, Standing for the People, Supporting President Trump, Politics, Getting involved, Community, Faith, Family and Freedom and much more..Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Hillbilly Jon Radio Show is where common sense meets the microphone. Broadcasting from Southwestern Pennsylvania, Jon takes on politics, culture, media spin, and the stories the establishment would rather you ignore.No talking points. No script readers. Just real conversations with candidates, business owners, whistleblowers, and everyday Americans who still believe in grit, faith, and freedom.If you are tired of the noise and ready for straight talk, you are in the right place.

HOSTED BY

Jon Marietta

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What is Hill Billy Jon Radio Show about?

The Hillbilly Jon Radio Show is where common sense meets the microphone. Broadcasting from Southwestern Pennsylvania, Jon takes on politics, culture, media spin, and the stories the establishment would rather you ignore.No talking points. No script readers. Just real conversations with candidates,...

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Hill Billy Jon Radio Show has 37 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Hill Billy Jon Radio Show is created and hosted by Jon Marietta.
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