Leah Phifer is a Progressive who ran for the Minnesota 8th Congressional District in 2018. She has worked at the FBI and in Homeland Security's ICE as a Spanish speaker to help the immigration process. Leah's positive campaign on issues is a model to be studied by other candidates. We discussed her background, employment experience, her campaign and the future. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regi...
Apr 27, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We had a great discussion with Dave Fleegel the Medford Wisconsin School Board Chair. The Medford School District has over 2,000 students and their very own charter school that supports homeschooling and an online academy with over 700 students. Our conversation covered all these topics and the importance of a school board that is forward thinking in finding solutions to the myriad of challenges and opportunities education faces today. We also discussed being in local government and how that tru...
Apr 20, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Our April 12th week in review episode covers 5 stories that affect local communities. Our format has us dive a little deeper into the 5th story each week. In the first 4 stories we cover Teacher Licensing, Veterans seeking elective office, BlackRock – the worlds largest asset manager and a state government shifting school cost to local governments. The big story this week covers invasive species. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Educatio...
Apr 16, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We have some exciting news about how we are expanding Wimmer's Wilderness. We are starting a YouTube channel, Patreon Page, merchandise and more. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state a...
Apr 09, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Interview with Retired Major Alan Duff about his service to our Country, his books and how he transitioned to elective local office after his 23 year military service. We discuss his experience both good and bad bringing military values to local government. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to...
Apr 05, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level.
Apr 02, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of Week in Review we are adding two new segments. First is Lies, Damn lies and statistics – a segment to go over some recent numbers that impact local communities. The second new segment is our weekly quiz. After the lies, damn lies and statistics segment and each of the four short story segments I will ask a question. Go to georgewimmer.org and click on the week in review tab to send in your answers. All answers need to be in by 1 week from the date in the Week in Review title. ...
Mar 26, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We discuss invasive species, a new X prize, Impact 100 in Palm Beach, why local governments use local papers for official notices, an ExxonMobile Lawsuit and single use plastics. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective.
Mar 19, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week we have a couple interesting stories on the importance and benefits of medical centers and clinics in your community – and yeah beyond the whole saving your life in an emergency sense. A resiliency story from Norfolk VA. Fees vs taxes what is in a name. An Indiana study reveals local communities may not be prepared for an economic downturn. Eliminating local govt entities in Illinois. No vegetable gardens in front yards. The main story I want to discuss is about the ubiquitous plastic ...
Mar 11, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This past week a few stories really stood out. We have a couple around the affects of climate change on local communities, an interesting approach to representation in a North Carolina county, a school board's struggle to determine who should be making decision – the superintendent, the school board or both, a local control fight an a unanimous supreme court ruling
Mar 04, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
An interesting conversation with Sam Mamet the Executive Director of the Colorado Municipal League. We discuss how cities deliver services and the roles of local officials. The importance of state and local partnerships. Sam relates several stories from his decades of experience serving cities in Colorado and Nevada. I would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a signi...
Feb 24, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Interview with Brian Namey of the National Coalition of Counties. We discuss the importance of County Government in delivering services and the wide range of County Government types throughout the Country. I would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. I have always wanted to create a way to help bring a little more...
Feb 23, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
I would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. I have always wanted to create a way to help bring a little more light on important issues that affect us. I have created a Podcast called Wimmer’s Wilderness to give voice to this idea. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at decisions about Politics, Community, Gov...
Feb 22, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
