In November 2019, Chris Frye was the political headline of the day. A young, conservative Republican running and winning in a Democratic, working-class stronghold of New Castle, Pennsylvania. But it was his life before politics that—more than anything—seemed to explain the focus and drive of this young, up and coming leader. This week Joe Watkins speaks to Mayor Chris Frye about his life leading up to politics. (original airdate 7-22-22)
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Aiming Higher in Education : State of...
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