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    <title>The Right Side of the Rivers - Episodes Tagged with “Podcast Year In Review”</title>
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    <description>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.
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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.
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  <title>2025 Year In Review</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer ring in the New Year with reflections on the podcast’s first season, favorite guest moments, and hopes for 2026. They share updates on upcoming races, thank their team and listeners, and reaffirm their commitment to growing Republican strength in Allegheny County.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>In this special New Year’s Eve episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer close out 2025 by reflecting on the show’s first 12 episodes, their favorite guests, and what lies ahead in 2026. From touching on standout moments with guests like James Hayes, Joseph Patrick Murphy, and Jason Richey, to discussing the importance of growing Republican engagement across Allegheny County, this episode celebrates the progress made—and reaffirms the mission to restore common sense leadership in the region. Todd and Russell also talk candidly about the upcoming election year, including critical committee elections and major races like Governor and State Senate. Most of all, they express deep gratitude to their listeners, and fellow committee members working behind the scenes. Here's to a brighter, stronger 2026. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this special New Year’s Eve episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer close out 2025 by reflecting on the show’s first 12 episodes, their favorite guests, and what lies ahead in 2026. From touching on standout moments with guests like James Hayes, Joseph Patrick Murphy, and Jason Richey, to discussing the importance of growing Republican engagement across Allegheny County, this episode celebrates the progress made—and reaffirms the mission to restore common sense leadership in the region. Todd and Russell also talk candidly about the upcoming election year, including critical committee elections and major races like Governor and State Senate. Most of all, they express deep gratitude to their listeners, and fellow committee members working behind the scenes. Here&#39;s to a brighter, stronger 2026.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://secure.winred.com/city-of-pittsburgh-republican-committee/donate-today">Support The Right Side of the Rivers</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Episode 2 with Eileen Cunningham" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/eileen-cunningham">Episode 2 with Eileen Cunningham</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8lABczXFa0
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/eileen-cunningham</li><li><a title="Episode 9 with Bob Howard" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/bob-howard-election-2025-breakdown">Episode 9 with Bob Howard</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npwdyJ9JQ_w&amp;t=26s
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/bob-howard-election-2025-breakdown</li><li><a title="Episode 11 with James Hayes" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/james-hayes-candidate-for-congress">Episode 11 with James Hayes</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wWT0gSw93Y
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/james-hayes-candidate-for-congress</li><li><a title="Episode 7 with Len Iorio &amp; Michael Dell " rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/len-iorio-and-michael-dell">Episode 7 with Len Iorio &amp; Michael Dell </a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YC9mbvgnRw&amp;t=68s&amp;pp=0gcJCU0KAYcqIYzv
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/len-iorio-and-michael-dell</li><li><a title="Episode 12 with Joseph Patrick Murphy" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/joseph-patrick-murphy-immigration-public-safety-and-civic-responsibility">Episode 12 with Joseph Patrick Murphy</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHs2kZ7ohg4
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/joseph-patrick-murphy-immigration-public-safety-and-civic-responsibility</li><li><a title="Episode 8 with Jason Richey" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/jason-richey">Episode 8 with Jason Richey</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Halz3gwyM&amp;t=148s&amp;pp=0gcJCU0KAYcqIYzv
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/jason-richey</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this special New Year’s Eve episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer close out 2025 by reflecting on the show’s first 12 episodes, their favorite guests, and what lies ahead in 2026. From touching on standout moments with guests like James Hayes, Joseph Patrick Murphy, and Jason Richey, to discussing the importance of growing Republican engagement across Allegheny County, this episode celebrates the progress made—and reaffirms the mission to restore common sense leadership in the region. Todd and Russell also talk candidly about the upcoming election year, including critical committee elections and major races like Governor and State Senate. Most of all, they express deep gratitude to their listeners, and fellow committee members working behind the scenes. Here&#39;s to a brighter, stronger 2026.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://secure.winred.com/city-of-pittsburgh-republican-committee/donate-today">Support The Right Side of the Rivers</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Episode 2 with Eileen Cunningham" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/eileen-cunningham">Episode 2 with Eileen Cunningham</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8lABczXFa0
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/eileen-cunningham</li><li><a title="Episode 9 with Bob Howard" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/bob-howard-election-2025-breakdown">Episode 9 with Bob Howard</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npwdyJ9JQ_w&amp;t=26s
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/bob-howard-election-2025-breakdown</li><li><a title="Episode 11 with James Hayes" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/james-hayes-candidate-for-congress">Episode 11 with James Hayes</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wWT0gSw93Y
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/james-hayes-candidate-for-congress</li><li><a title="Episode 7 with Len Iorio &amp; Michael Dell " rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/len-iorio-and-michael-dell">Episode 7 with Len Iorio &amp; Michael Dell </a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YC9mbvgnRw&amp;t=68s&amp;pp=0gcJCU0KAYcqIYzv
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/len-iorio-and-michael-dell</li><li><a title="Episode 12 with Joseph Patrick Murphy" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/joseph-patrick-murphy-immigration-public-safety-and-civic-responsibility">Episode 12 with Joseph Patrick Murphy</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHs2kZ7ohg4
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/joseph-patrick-murphy-immigration-public-safety-and-civic-responsibility</li><li><a title="Episode 8 with Jason Richey" rel="nofollow" href="https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/jason-richey">Episode 8 with Jason Richey</a> &mdash; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Halz3gwyM&amp;t=148s&amp;pp=0gcJCU0KAYcqIYzv
Podcast Feed: https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/jason-richey</li></ul>]]>
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