Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

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Ep. 9 - America’s Incarceration Math

Judge Robert Herzfeld reveals how data-driven reform can reduce crime and costs. Learn why mental health, addiction treatment, and targeted accountability create safer communities and smarter justice without expanding incarceration.

Ep. 8 – Building Up, Not Out

Fayetteville’s growth plan meets reality in this episode. Mayor Molly Rawn breaks down a bond proposal that funds key projects without raising taxes, tackles housing affordability with smarter zoning, and builds infrastructure for a sustainable, livable future.

Ep. 7 - What Makes a City Work: A Mayor’s POV

City growth starts below the surface. Mayor Molly Rawn joins us to reveal how Fayetteville funds infrastructure, from water and sewer upgrades to mobility and parks. Learn how the upcoming bond renewal shapes sustainable progress without raising the tax rate.

Ep. 6 - Hiring Legally, Growing Locally

Get a real look at how legal immigration works from visas to seasonal work programs. Former U.S. diplomat Dana Deree breaks down H2A and H2B systems, employer challenges, and the reforms that could strengthen border security and keep America’s workforce running smoothly.

Ep. 5 – Building Hope From Loss

A mother’s fight to save her son becomes a mission of hope. Angie Graves shares how the Jackson Graves Foundation supports NICU families and nurses through micro-grants, education, and compassion, proving small, focused giving can change lives in neonatal care.

Ep. 4 - Broken Lines: The Truth About Legal Entry

U.S. immigration law often turns simple job matches into long waits. This episode explains why legal paths for foreign workers can take years, how E Verify gaps create limbo for employers, and what modern reforms could make compliance faster and more effective.

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