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 • 24 episodes
Jen and Friends - A Podcast
Latest Episodes
Future of School Choice in Arizona with Surprise Vice Mayor Jack Hastings
I sat down with Surprise Vice Mayor Jack Hastings to discuss current events, and our conversation turned to competition in education and the future of school choice in Arizona....
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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19:20
Flocked: Arizona to New York
Josh Frankel, a 25-year resident of Scarsdale, New York, has been raising awareness about Flock Safety cameras and spoke with me about how the technology is spreading nationwide.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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18:48
Business License Fees | Surprise Vice Mayor Jack Hastings
Cut, Slash, or Eliminate? Surprise to Reconsider Its Business License MandateSurprise City Council will weigh cutting its $168 business license fee Tuesday — Vice Mayor Jack Hastings says it’s about competition and investmen...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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33:37
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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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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