Aisha Betancourt discusses the loss of her daughter due to a drug overdose, substance use issues within the City of Chicago Heights and the her activism to raise awareness about substance use disorders.
Guest: Village Clerk Yumeka Brown — Matteson Village Clerk Yumeka Brown discusses her history of activism in the community, the Matteson casino proposal, running for MWRD commissioner and going in front of the slating committee of the Cook County Democratic Party.
Guest: Jake LaMore - Jake LaMore host of the Kankakee County Podcast talks about knowing George Brassea Senior, his path from punk rock bands to podcasting and the Kankakee Region of Illinois.
Guest: Former State Rep. Robert Terzich - The George Brassea Podcast is brought to you by Brassea Global Strategies LLC, a leading political consulting, public policy, government affairs and research firm.
Guest: Dr. Matthew Glowiak - Dr. Matt Glowiak discuss the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and America’s recent increase in civil unrest on the individual persons mental health.