Insight & Influence: The Podcast

In late 2024, we launched our Insight & Influence e-newsletter to share information and updates on Harrisburg happenings and those with across the state. Now we've moved to the next level with a companion podcast, also called Insight & Influence.

Presented by C & G Strategies, Insight & Influence brings insightful conversations from influential people including government officials, industry leaders, and advocates from across the state.

Episode 5 of 2026 of the C & G Strategies podcast, Insight and Influence, is now available wherever you get your podcasts.

Rep. Justin Fleming and Jen DeBell, Executive Director of PennAEYC, join host Rob Vescio to discuss early care and education in Pennsylvania. The conversation covers the recruitment and retention crisis, highlights how low wages are driving passionate educators out of the field and creating "childcare deserts" across the Commonwealth. Rep. Fleming shares his vision for bipartisan legislation aimed at aligning and expanding subsidy eligibility to help middle-class families afford high-quality care, arguing that investing in children now is far more cost-effective than paying for systemic failures later. The two talk about their support for women-owned businesses, the need for sustainable workforce solutions in this industry, and emphasize why early learning is the most vital investment for Pennsylvania's future.

You can find all of Insight & Influence’s episodes on our website and our YouTube channel. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcast today and you'll never miss one!