app03 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:35:34 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Right Side of the Rivers - Episodes Tagged with “Valerie Gaydos” https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/tags/valerie%20gaydos Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -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 Valerie Gaydos - Public Safety, Sentencing Reform & the Future of Western PA https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/valerie-gaydos-public-safety-sentencing-reform-the-future-of-western-pa 1c2f92ad-6702-46f9-85eb-6e9b0d15776c Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services full Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services Pennsylvania State Representative Valerie Gaydos joins The Right Side of the Rivers to discuss the recent legislative debate over Pennsylvania's sentencing laws, public safety, and the decisions shaping policy in Harrisburg. The conversation also explores economic development, government spending, grassroots campaigning, and the future of Western Pennsylvania. 1:06:52 no <p>In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Pennsylvania State Representative Valerie Gaydos for a conversation about her path from the private sector to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the issues shaping Western Pennsylvania. Drawing on her background in technology, entrepreneurship, and small business, Gaydos discusses economic development, healthcare affordability, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and the opportunities created by the Pittsburgh International Airport corridor.</p> <p>The discussion also explores the state budget, government spending, public safety, criminal justice reform, and a recent legislative debate over sentencing laws in Harrisburg. The episode wraps with a look at grassroots campaigning, voter engagement, the importance of electing leaders with real-world business experience, and the recent visit by the Union Pacific "Big Boy" locomotive as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. Special Guest: Valerie Gaydos.</p> valerie gaydos, pennsylvania house of representatives, pennsylvania state representative, 44th legislative district, western pennsylvania, pittsburgh, allegheny county, harrisburg, pennsylvania politics, pennsylvania legislature, sentencing laws, second-degree murder, criminal justice, judicial reform, public safety, government spending, state budget, fiscal responsibility, taxpayer accountability, economic development, small business, entrepreneurship, technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced manufacturing, data centers, pittsburgh international airport, airport corridor, healthcare affordability, private sector leadership, grassroots campaigning, voter engagement, mail-in voting, election integrity, western pa economy, business leadership, union pacific big boy, america 250, common sense leadership, todd mccollum, russell dryer, right side of the rivers, city of pittsburgh republican committee, pennsylvania government, legislative policy, western pa, conservative leadership, public policy In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Pennsylvania State Representative Valerie Gaydos for a conversation about her path from the private sector to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the issues shaping Western Pennsylvania. Drawing on her background in technology, entrepreneurship, and small business, Gaydos discusses economic development, healthcare affordability, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and the opportunities created by the Pittsburgh International Airport corridor.

The discussion also explores the state budget, government spending, public safety, criminal justice reform, and a recent legislative debate over sentencing laws in Harrisburg. The episode wraps with a look at grassroots campaigning, voter engagement, the importance of electing leaders with real-world business experience, and the recent visit by the Union Pacific "Big Boy" locomotive as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration.

Special Guest: Valerie Gaydos.

Support The Right Side of the Rivers

Links:

  • Official Website for Representative Gaydos — Learn more about Valerie in her role as a PA State Legislator.
  • Campaign Website — Learn more about Valerie's re-election campaign. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Kimberly's campaign by volunteering or donating.
  • PA Mail-In Ballot Application — Get your mail-in ballot application for the upcoming election.
  • Press Release on House Bill 1042 — Check out the press release issued by Representative Gaydos in response to sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of second-degree murder following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's recent ruling.
]]> In this episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Pennsylvania State Representative Valerie Gaydos for a conversation about her path from the private sector to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the issues shaping Western Pennsylvania. Drawing on her background in technology, entrepreneurship, and small business, Gaydos discusses economic development, healthcare affordability, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and the opportunities created by the Pittsburgh International Airport corridor.

The discussion also explores the state budget, government spending, public safety, criminal justice reform, and a recent legislative debate over sentencing laws in Harrisburg. The episode wraps with a look at grassroots campaigning, voter engagement, the importance of electing leaders with real-world business experience, and the recent visit by the Union Pacific "Big Boy" locomotive as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration.

Special Guest: Valerie Gaydos.

Support The Right Side of the Rivers

Links:

  • Official Website for Representative Gaydos — Learn more about Valerie in her role as a PA State Legislator.
  • Campaign Website — Learn more about Valerie's re-election campaign. Find out about campaign events and community outreach initiatives. Support Kimberly's campaign by volunteering or donating.
  • PA Mail-In Ballot Application — Get your mail-in ballot application for the upcoming election.
  • Press Release on House Bill 1042 — Check out the press release issued by Representative Gaydos in response to sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of second-degree murder following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's recent ruling.
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