Jen and Friends - A Podcast
A casual podcast showcasing what's hot in the west Valley... Goodyear, Buckeye and Litchfield Park in Arizona. Long-time resident, parent, volunteer, and former council member Jen Barber combines her passion for community with her background in broadcasting. Kick back, relax and hear from the positive leaders, neighbors, and parents in the community - the movers and shakers shaping our future.
Podcasting since 2022 • 21 episodes
Jen and Friends - A Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Are Arizona Public School Enrollment Numbers Dropping? | Exclusive
In this exclusive Jen and Friends interview, Parental Rights Advocate Anna Van Hoek joins us to talk about the sharp decline in public school enrollment across Arizo...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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8:47
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School Board Member Challenges Superintendent’s Role at the Dais
Not Just a Seat—A Statement: School Board Member Challenges Superintendent’s Role at the DaisDoes seating the superintendent at the dais blur the separation of roles — and make it harder for the public to catch side comments, faci...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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Assumed Consent: When Fine Print Sells Out Your Child’s Privacy
Every school year, parents are buried in a blizzard of consent forms—medical releases, media waivers, technology agreements—most of which go unread in the rush to get kids back in class. Buried in the fine print is a decades-old policy that all...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:23
Anna Van Hoek | Higley School Board Member
🎙️ New Episode of “Jen & Friends” — Now Streaming! This week on Jen & Friends, we shine the spotlight on a conservative voice making waves in Arizona’s public educati...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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59:34
Arizona School Choice Update with Stacey Brown
State 48 News breaks down Arizona’s ESA drama just one day after furious parents walked out of a State Board meeting — and with a potential challenger already being recruited to take on Superintendent Tom Horne in 2026.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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20:45
