Cleaning Up Dirty
Cleaning Up Dirty
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Cleaning Up Dirty

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Welcome to Clean Air Action’s podcast: Cleaning Up Dirty. We talk politics with non-toxic people. When we say we Clean Up Dirty, that applies to anyone who messes with our political and civil rights, including corporations and politicians.

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Was This Election a Blue Wave?
14 November 2025

Was This Election a Blue Wave?

Liz and Sean discuss this cycle's election results and whether this was a "blue wave" as some are saying. We highlight where Pennsylvania voters stood up and said no to federal agendas and other attempted interference in our state and local matters, and what this may mean for the 2026 midterms. We also give a "smidge" of a recap of other notable outcomes across the country.--Clean air is a basic...
When Did Clean Air Become Political?
16 October 2025

When Did Clean Air Become Political?

Liz & Sean discuss what environmentalism is and who is an environmentalist. They talk about trends in Republican and Democratic party politics, such as the manipulation of messaging to frame environmentalism as exclusively for liberals. Can’t environmentalism be for everyone who wants to breathe clean air and pay less? An over reliance on dirty energy costs more, significantly pollutes our...
Happy Warriors Fighting for Progress (Not Power)
25 April 2025

Happy Warriors Fighting for Progress (Not Power)

Liz, Sean, and Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton are happy warriors with hope during tough times. We talk local, state, and federal politics while eating an astonishing variety of snacks. The Speaker reveals her secret to solving problems and creating change — spoiler alert: it's working together — and explains why she focuses more on progress and less on what divides us. Liz admits the...
Are We Living in a Real Life Veep Episode?
31 January 2025

Are We Living in a Real Life Veep Episode?

In this episode of Cleaning Up Dirty, Reid Scott—star of Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Law & Order—tells Liz & Sean about his unlikely rise to fame, and his first stint as a campaign manager in high school where he learned how people power disruption and authenticity are effective tools against unjust authority. Reid puts his dad hat on and compares governance styles to helicopter...
Political Realities with Senator Nikil Saval
18 November 2024

Political Realities with Senator Nikil Saval

In this episode of Cleaning Up Dirty, Senator Nikil Saval tells Liz & Sean about his journey from a journalist with no plan to run for office to unseating a 10+ year incumbent, then passing bipartisan legislation in a purple state. We discuss whether Bernie Sanders would have beaten Trump in 2016, the Harrisburg Shrug and partisan politics—especially given the influence of the fossil fuel...
Fighting for the People
10 October 2024

Fighting for the People

Attorney General candidate Eugene DePasquale tells us about the heat he got by pushing for financial accountability in government when he was Auditor General, and why he's running for AG -- spoiler alert: He's "not just here to clean your air." (But that's one reason!) In his audit of the state agency responsible for protecting our constitutional right to breathe clean air, he found they failed...
WTF America: How did we get here?
16 September 2024

WTF America: How did we get here?

In an episode that turned into a political therapy session, Sean gives an overview of American history that led to mass distrust of government and disappointment with presidential candidates. As Sean puts Liz on the spot to unpack her skepticism, we talk bias and human nature. Are our systems inherently flawed? Is this just “politics, baby!”? Are there bad people? Since nothing changes if nothing...
The Veep Candidates
23 August 2024

The Veep Candidates

Liz & Sean talk about trends like Americans’ growing desire for authenticity and relatability in politics, give a little DNC recap, and assess the VP candidates’ environmental records in a state and national context. We also discuss tensions between corporations and regulations, and where people power comes into play. Plus we get hype about the hopeful energy of your favorite teacher and...
Kamala: Bringing Hope Back to Politics
14 August 2024

Kamala: Bringing Hope Back to Politics

In the wake of the political earthquake of Kamala becoming a presidential candidate, Liz and Sean discuss trends in politics over the last 20 years, like the evolution of expectations for women in politics and disillusionment leading to a craving for fun and authenticity from candidates. We break down what finally got us excited about Kamala and the relief of having better energy in politics...
Working Together to Amp Up Business Investment and Renewables Growth in PA
25 June 2024

Working Together to Amp Up Business Investment and Renewables Growth in PA

Executive Director of Critical Investments & Chair of PENNVEST Brian Regli tells us about his switch from Republican to Democrat, why socialism is not the answer, and what government does well. We discuss the importance of stepping away from echo chambers like the national media so we can hold nuance, prioritize practical over performative, and work with the other side on common local...