web01.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:51:24 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Right Side of the Rivers - Episodes Tagged with “Michael Dell” https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/tags/michael%20dell Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 The Right Side of the Rivers is where Pittsburgh’s history and values meet today’s challenges. This show takes on public issues from a distinctly Pittsburgh point of view — offering commonsense conversations, right-of-center perspectives, and thoughtful discussions on the people, policies, and principles shaping Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Pennsylvania. Whether it’s local government, community priorities, or statewide debates, The Right Side of the Rivers brings clarity, balance, and a grounded approach to the issues that matter to our city and our future. en-us episodic Pittsburgh perspectives on public issues. Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services The Right Side of the Rivers is where Pittsburgh’s history and values meet today’s challenges. This show takes on public issues from a distinctly Pittsburgh point of view — offering commonsense conversations, right-of-center perspectives, and thoughtful discussions on the people, policies, and principles shaping Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Pennsylvania. Whether it’s local government, community priorities, or statewide debates, The Right Side of the Rivers brings clarity, balance, and a grounded approach to the issues that matter to our city and our future. no Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services missy@sidekickmediaservices.com Len Iorio & Michael Dell - Candidates for County Council https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/len-iorio-and-michael-dell 62e4e7cd-d658-4eed-bc3c-8962a3914aa6 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services full Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services County Council candidates Len Iorio (District 12) and Michael Dell (District 8) join the show to talk about restoring fiscal discipline and pushing back against Allegheny County’s 36% property tax hike. With backgrounds in public service and finance, they share their plans to protect taxpayers, stop wasteful spending, and bring accountability back to county government. 56:19 no In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer sit down with two candidates who are running to restore fiscal responsibility and working-class representation to Allegheny County government: Len Iorio (District 12) and Michael Dell (District 8). Len shares his motivation for running against incumbent Bob Palmosina - the architect of the recent 36% county property tax hike - and outlines his vision for reining in bloated budgets and refocusing county government on core services. Michael, a CPA and former finance chair on Plum Borough Council, explains why Allegheny County is on the brink of financial crisis and how his professional experience is urgently needed to stop wasteful spending, avoid future reassessments, and bring transparency to county budgeting. The episode also covers the larger stakes of the 2025 election, including how electing just four new Republican candidates could create a firewall against future tax hikes, and how rising business vacancies and runaway spending in Downtown Pittsburgh are affecting communities across the entire county. From West End to Monroeville, from Overbrook to Swissvale, Len and Mike make the case for commonsense leadership - and why now is the time to flip Allegheny County Council. Special Guests: Len Iorio and Michael Dell. len iorio, michael dell, allegheny county, county council, district 8, district 12, property tax hike, county budget, fiscal responsibility, taxpayers, plum borough, monroeville, overbrook, swissvale, election, commonsense leadership, politics, government, accountability, bob palmosina In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer sit down with two candidates who are running to restore fiscal responsibility and working-class representation to Allegheny County government: Len Iorio (District 12) and Michael Dell (District 8).

Len shares his motivation for running against incumbent Bob Palmosina - the architect of the recent 36% county property tax hike - and outlines his vision for reining in bloated budgets and refocusing county government on core services. Michael, a CPA and former finance chair on Plum Borough Council, explains why Allegheny County is on the brink of financial crisis and how his professional experience is urgently needed to stop wasteful spending, avoid future reassessments, and bring transparency to county budgeting.

The episode also covers the larger stakes of the 2025 election, including how electing just four new Republican candidates could create a firewall against future tax hikes, and how rising business vacancies and runaway spending in Downtown Pittsburgh are affecting communities across the entire county. From West End to Monroeville, from Overbrook to Swissvale, Len and Mike make the case for commonsense leadership - and why now is the time to flip Allegheny County Council.

Special Guests: Len Iorio and Michael Dell.

Support The Right Side of the Rivers

Links:

  • Len 412 (Campaign Website) — Learn more about Len. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Len's campaign by volunteering or donating.
  • Dell 4 Council 8 (Campaign Website) — Learn more about Michael. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Michael's campaign by volunteering or donating.
]]> In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer sit down with two candidates who are running to restore fiscal responsibility and working-class representation to Allegheny County government: Len Iorio (District 12) and Michael Dell (District 8).

Len shares his motivation for running against incumbent Bob Palmosina - the architect of the recent 36% county property tax hike - and outlines his vision for reining in bloated budgets and refocusing county government on core services. Michael, a CPA and former finance chair on Plum Borough Council, explains why Allegheny County is on the brink of financial crisis and how his professional experience is urgently needed to stop wasteful spending, avoid future reassessments, and bring transparency to county budgeting.

The episode also covers the larger stakes of the 2025 election, including how electing just four new Republican candidates could create a firewall against future tax hikes, and how rising business vacancies and runaway spending in Downtown Pittsburgh are affecting communities across the entire county. From West End to Monroeville, from Overbrook to Swissvale, Len and Mike make the case for commonsense leadership - and why now is the time to flip Allegheny County Council.

Special Guests: Len Iorio and Michael Dell.

Support The Right Side of the Rivers

Links:

  • Len 412 (Campaign Website) — Learn more about Len. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Len's campaign by volunteering or donating.
  • Dell 4 Council 8 (Campaign Website) — Learn more about Michael. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Michael's campaign by volunteering or donating.
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