At least 13 American military personnel were killed in an Afghanistan terrorist attack. Jordan discusses the situation, honors those who died, and asks the question we all want to know: why aren't all of our troops back home? Follow the podcast on Twitter: @bluecollarpod Post-recording update: Over 170 Afghans are now reported dead in the terrorist attack. Their losses are just as devastating and unnecessary. May they Rest in Peace. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

Jordan welcomes back Dustin Smith to pick up Part 2 of their conversation (listen to Part 1 here). This time around, they dive into some controversial issues facing the country today: critical race theory, the "religious right," living inside Trump country, the politicization of COVID-19, and more! Watch the video recording of our conversation in its entirety on the Arc of Justice PA YouTube channel. Subscribe for future content! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @bluecollarpod Follow Arc of Justice PA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @arcofjusticepa Donate to Dustin's charity of choice, St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry: https://svdpcares.org/donate/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

Dustin Smith is a registered independent and recent college graduate who launched himself into the political arena last fall when he became the face of Arc of Justice Pennsylvania's movement to defeat Donald Trump. Today, he joins Jordan to discuss that campaign and so much more. Topics in Part 1 of our conversation include taking down Trump, the January 6 insurrection, racial injustice in America, climate change, the filibuster, and how to preserve our history while also highlighting the nation's ugly past. Part 2 coming soon! Video of our conversation will appear on Arc of Justice PA's YouTube channel: Arc of Justice PA - YouTube. Be sure to subscribe for future content! Follow Jordan on Twitter: @bluecollarpod Follow Arc of Justice PA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @arcofjusticepa. Donate to Dustin's charity of choice, St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry: Donate - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Altoona-Johnstown (svdpcares.org). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

We're skipping the thoughts and prayers and heading straight into the policy: America has a gun problem and our politicians are doing nothing to stop it. In Episode 10, Jordan pays tribute to the victims and heroes of the recent mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder. We focus in on the origins of the recent Anti-Asian sentiment, why Republicans are controlled by the NRA, and how our Founding Fathers would actually advocate for gun control today. Plus, we highlight the quick COVID-19 vaccine rollout, why we cannot let our guard down against the virus, and also the best way you can get arrested (hint: handing out water in Georgia). Subscribe to Blue-Collar Convos now to get notified about future episodes & give the show a 5-star rating! Follow on Twitter @bluecollarpod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

The United States surpassed a milestone that once seemed unimaginable: half-a-million of our fellow Americans have died due to COVID-19. In Episode 9, Jordan analyzes the reasons why we ended up here & discusses President Biden's empathetic response to a bruised nation. Also on the show, we hear about the Democrats being the majority party - and why they must start to act like it, an update on the minimum wage, ending the filibuster, and why Donald Trump will be on the ballot in 2024. We end by honoring Black History Month with the story of Ona Judge Staines. Subscribe to Blue-Collar Convos now to get notified about future episodes & give the show a 5-star rating! Follow us on Twitter @bluecollarpod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

Donald Trump gave one parting gift to the American people: a terrorist attack on our Capitol. Trump's alt-right base insurrected on January 6, 2020, and the world is mourning the decline of our United States. In Episode 8, Jordan shares his thoughts on the Capitol terrorist attack, the GOP seditionists who enabled them, and what we can do about it. Also, we'll review the 2020 election results, expose the election fraud lies, and review the tragic year behind us. Plus, we celebrate Joe & Kamala's historic victory and what to expect of 2021. Running for local office in 2021? Tweet or direct message @bluecollarpod on Twitter and let me help you! Follow us there for updates & don't forget to rate this show five stars on Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

The time has come. The 2020 Presidential Election has arrived and this Election Eve special features Dan Krulwich, founder of The Progress Campaign. Dan previews the election with Jordan and breaks down the data his team has compiled to deliver a surprising forecast. How long will it take to declare a winner? Can Joe Biden really win Texas? Is there a path for Trump without the Rust Belt? What is the state of the Senate races? Dan answers all of these questions and more during the show. Plus, Jordan walks through his own Electoral College prediction, sheds insight on the pivotal Pennsylvania race, and gives his final, parting words, on how far we have come and where we go from here. VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD! Check out The Progress Campaign's official forecast: ourprogress.org/forecast Donate to help The Progress Campaign continue their mission: https://ko-fi.com/progresscampaign Follow The Progress Campaign on Twitter: twitter.com/OurProgressHQ Follow the group's data & polling account: twitter.com/WhosWinning2020 Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/bluecollarpod See Jordan's final electoral college prediction: https://imgur.com/a/h3OSLy2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

Not-breaking news: Donald Trump is a fraud. In Episode 6, Jordan breaks down the Trump tax bombshell report; hypocrisy among the religious right and their attacks on Joe Biden; Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court; a heartfelt tribute to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; the possible nightmare scenario on Election Night; plus a polling update from around the country, a preview of the First Presidential Debate, and much more! Follow Blue-Collar Convos on Twitter: @bluecollarpod. Like Blue-Collar Convos on Facebook: fb.com/bluecollarpod. Fill out an Electoral College map to enter our contest: 270towin.com. Call into the show and leave a message to air: (814) 799-0290. Subscribe to Blue-Collar Convos wherever you listen to it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

We have ourselves a running mate! Senator Kamala Harris is a pillar of Episode 5 as Jordan discusses her background and unique qualifications to become Vice President. Also, Jordan talks about re-opening schools and playing sports amidst a global pandemic; a recap of the Democratic National Convention with soundbites; the dangerous tactics of the GOP that puts Americans in harm's way; a look at current polling for the general election just two months out; plus an introduction to "Operation Shed the Red PA 2020" and the innovative new fight to turn Pennsylvania back to blue. Link to Arc of Justice PA's Facebook page: fb.com/arcofjusticepa. Link to Arc of Justice PA's Twitter account: twitter.com/arcofjusticepa. Link to donate to Operation Shed the Red PA 2020 and win back Pennsylvania: gofundme.com/f/shedthered. Follow Blue-Collar Convos on Twitter: @bluecollarpod. Call into the show and leave a message that we can air: (814) 799-0290. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support

Episode 4 welcomes Matt Adams as our first sit-down guest (starts at 16:54). Matt is a social worker and native of Central Pennsylvania who, after being a registered Independent for years, joined the Democratic Party to vote for Bernie Sanders in 2016. Matt and Jordan converse about his background, his political influences, the inequities of COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, the fear-mongering of socialism, Bernie Sanders, the 2020 election, and more. Also in this episode, Jordan talks about the ongoing COVID-19 resurgence, the need to believe in science, as well as the moving story of Angela Madsen. Link to donate to Matt's organization of choice, the 4CR Solidarity Fund: https://www.chuffed.org/project/4cr-solidarity-fund. Link to donate to Angela Madsen's posthumous documentary: https://ko-fi.com/rowoflife. Info on Put People First! PA: https://www.putpeoplefirstpa.org/who-we-are/ Follow Blue-Collar Convos on Twitter: @bluecollarpod. Call into the show and leave a message: (814) 799-0290. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bluecollarconvos/support