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Matthew Dowling Author, Host, Speaker, Personality

Matthew Dowling was born and raised in these Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. He calls our hills and mountains “home” – this region is where he’s chosen to build a business and a family. A husband, father, and former non-profit executive, Matt loves his community and has spent years fighting for the growth and betterment of Fayette County and Southwestern Pennsylvania. His show Commonalities focuses on finding common ground in all things including politics through uncommon conversations.

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Episode 26 – School District Concerns with Jesse J. Moats

Thursday on Commonalities we hear from Jesse J. Moats, candidate for the Albert Gallatin Area School Board. After two decades on the Smithfield Borough Council, Jesse J. Moats has announced his can…

Thursday on Commonal…

Thursday on Commonalities we hear from Jesse J. Moats, candidate for the Albert Gallatin Area School Board. After two decades on the Smithfield Borough Council, Jesse J. Moats has announced his candidacy for the Albert Gallatin area school board. Mr. Moats is a steadfast conservative Republican who is pro-life, pro-second amendment, and decided not to cross-file; instead, he is only running on the Republican ticket. As a School Director, he aims to preserve taxes while funding important after-school activities such as sports, band, and JROTC. If you would like to contact him, you can reach …

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Episode 25 – Policy with Rep. Josh Kail

On Tuesday's episode of Commonalities we sit down with Rep. Josh Kail the Republican Policy Chair of the Pennsylvania House. A lifelong resident of Western Pennsylvania, Joshua D. Kail is a legisla…

On Tuesday's episode…

On Tuesday's episode of Commonalities we sit down with Rep. Josh Kail the Republican Policy Chair of the Pennsylvania House. A lifelong resident of Western Pennsylvania, Joshua D. Kail is a legislator who will work to protect taxpayers, reform Harrisburg and bring family-sustaining jobs to the 15th Legislative District. Pro-life and pro-Second Amendment, Josh is committed to defending constitutional liberties. He has long understood the importance of controlling taxes while modernizing education, as well as the need to put an end to job-killing overregulation and to apply conservative solut…

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Episode 24 – Rep. Eric Davanzo

This week on Commonalities meet State Representative Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland County) has been the voice of the 58th Legislative District since April 6, 2020. Immediately after his swearing in, Er…

This week on Commona…

This week on Commonalities meet State Representative Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland County) has been the voice of the 58th Legislative District since April 6, 2020. Immediately after his swearing in, Eric got to work with the intent of bettering the local communities of his district, from supporting legislation to create and promote family-sustaining jobs, to developing and enhancing infrastructure, to ensuring the children in his district receive quality education. He recently passed Act 7 of 2022, a legislation that names a section of Pennsylvania State Route 31, from Strikertown Road to Renai…

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Episode 23 – Robert "Gene" Grimm

On this episode of Commonalities, get to know Robert Gene Grimm, a conservative Republican, farmer, and township supervisor who is running for Fayette County Commissioner

On this episode of C…

On this episode of Commonalities, get to know Robert Gene Grimm, a conservative Republican, farmer, and township supervisor who is running for Fayette County Commissioner

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Episode 22 – Politics in the Pennsylvania House with Rep. Ryan Warner (R) 52nd Legislative District

This week, we are talking all things PA House with Rep. Ryan Warner. Rep. Ryan Warner brings his blue-collar roots and rural heritage to the state Capitol as the representative for the 52nd Legislativ…

This week, we are ta…

This week, we are talking all things PA House with Rep. Ryan Warner. Rep. Ryan Warner brings his blue-collar roots and rural heritage to the state Capitol as the representative for the 52nd Legislative District serving parts of Fayette and Westmoreland counties. He was first elected to serve in the state House in November 2014. A native of Fayette County, Ryan and his family have been long-time members of the community, having operated a family farm and successful logging business. Ryan's community involvement also includes volunteer work with the United Way, where he organized food drives and…

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