The Leadership Deficit: Civic Engagement, Transparency, and the Piqua Government Academy

Welcome to My World, Live, Laugh, and Whatever! This week, we navigate some hectic weather (and emergency prep tips, including GMRS radios) before diving deep into the world of local government and civic engagement.

Host Stu welcomes special guest Quentin (a.k.a. Santa) for a thought-provoking conversation on:

• Local Government Transparency: A discussion on the difficulties citizen watchdogs face when changes like ORC 966 subsection D keep economic development projects confidential.
• The Leadership Deficit: Analyzing the need for qualified officials and training, including the surprising value of "empathy training" and Boy Scout Advanced Leadership Training.
• Civic Engagement Solutions: We explore the concept of the Piqua Government Academy—how programs like this boost community involvement by educating residents on city departments, from police and fire to water and power systems, and preparing them for boards and commissions.

Plus, we break the tension with a round of AI-generated funnies!

Tune in for the unfiltered truth, good conversation, and a few laughs.

Catch the show live every Wednesday at eight p.m. on the Trim Radio Network, or watch the video on YouTube and Rumble.