In Part 1 of our 2 part half episode - Until They Kick Us Out Episode 5.5, we tackle the tough and often uncomfortable conversations that have been brewing beneath the surface of our town. What started as a community gathering at the First Friday event has become a reflection of deeper issues—issues that go beyond just one event and point to the leadership and decision-making affecting our city as a whole. We’re here to discuss the frustrations and letdowns that many have felt, and more importantly, to ask the hard questions: Why is our city’s leadership failing to meet the expectations of its residents? What does the future hold if we don’t see change soon? As we peel back the layers of disappointment, we also reflect on our mission—to bring these real, sometimes sticky, topics to light, no matter how difficult they are to address. In this episode, we revisit why we started this podcast: to give our community a platform where different perspectives could come together for the common good. While our hosts might have differing opinions on some matters, the shared goal remains the same—making our town a better place to live. This isn't just an episode about pointing fingers or assigning blame; it's about accountability, progress, and the belief that we can and should expect more from the people in charge. If you’re a resident who has felt overlooked or frustrated, this episode is for you. We dig into what went wrong with First Friday, how it’s a symptom of bigger problems, and what can be done to turn things around. It’s a conversation about hope, change, and the power of community voices coming together to make a difference. So tune in, and let’s have the conversation that many are afraid to have. This is that episode—the one where we finally speak up about the leadership issues affecting our town and what we can do to fix them. 0:00 - Introduction Breaking news from the Until They Kick Us Out crew: This is THAT episode. 0:32 - Why This Episode Matters The political and controversial nature of this episode—why it’s necessary. 1:00 - Our Mission Revisiting why the podcast started: Two different people with one goal—to make our town better. 2:00 - First Friday Event Breakdown Diving into the issues with the recent First Friday event and what went wrong. 4:00 - Leadership Failures The deeper problems within our city’s leadership and how it’s impacting the community. 6:30 - Positive Feedback & Public Engagement How the podcast has resonated with listeners and the importance of community involvement. 8:00 - The Bigger Picture Why this conversation goes beyond one event and what we can do moving forward. 10:00 - Closing Remarks Final thoughts on leadership, accountability, and the next steps for our town.
Sep 9 202437 min
1 h et 4 min
57 min