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Duty Free Lunch

Aaron Chapin, Jeff Ney, Rachael West

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused education and public-policy show centered on Pennsylvania educators, with recurring guests from the state education association, schools, labor organizations, government, and civic advocacy groups. Credible pitches include Pennsylvania-relevant education-policy experts, school and union leaders, classroom practitioners, election specialists, and public-interest advocates with direct experience in education or civic issues; booking difficulty is medium because subject-matter relevance and organizational ties appear more important than national celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 81

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 6.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@psea.org

comms@psea.org

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Host

Aaron Chapin - President of the Pennsylvania State Education Association.

Jeff Ney - Vice President of the Pennsylvania State Education Association.

Rachael West - Treasurer of the Pennsylvania State Education Association.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Pennsylvania education practitioners, local association or union leaders, education-policy officials, civic advocates, and professionals with direct experience in issues affecting public schools and educators.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of an education association or professional organization, Direct experience implementing or advocating for education policy, Senior government or civic-advocacy responsibilities, Firsthand experience addressing school funding, voting, or educator workplace issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris Squire - Teacher Advocacy And Education Issues In Western Pennsylvania.

Marcus Schlegel - Member Advocacy And Education Policy Across Western Pennsylvania.

Annie Briscoe - Member Advocacy And Education Policy Across Western Pennsylvania.

Deborah Hinchey - Mail-in Voting And Voter Education In Pennsylvania.

Jonathan Marks - Pennsylvania Mail-in Voting Procedures And Ballot Submission Requirements.

Recent Topics

Education, Education Policy, Teacher Advocacy, School Funding, Labor Unions

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Duty Free Lunch
:

Project 2025 on trial: What it means for Pennsylvania educators

October 14, 2026

How do the legal challenges to Project 2025 affect you as a PSEA member? PSEA Staff Attorney Harsha Mikkilineni and NEA's Mary Kusler explain what's changing, what's still unsettled, and what your rights and protections look like now. HOSTSPSEA President: Aaron ChapinPSEA Vice President: Jeff NeyPSEA Treasurer: Rachael WestEPISODE CREDITSWritten and produced by David ConstantinRecorded and edited by David ArvaLINKSSend an email to podcast@psea.org. Learn more at psea.org/podcast.

How Arizona and Utah educators defended their voice from anti-unionism

October 07, 2026

Arizona Education Association President Marisol Garcia and Utah Education Association's Bonnie Billings join Aaron and Rachael to share how their members advocated against anti-union legislation. From court challenges to referendums, they discuss the tools that worked, the power of solidarity with other unions, the movement against Arizona's costly voucher program, and what Pennsylvania members can learn from it all. HOSTSPSEA President: Aaron ChapinPSEA Vice President: Jeff NeyPSEA Treasurer...

Advocacy out west: PSEA members in action

September 30, 2026

PSEA leaders head west for a conversation with PSEA Region Advocacy Coordinators Annie Briscoe and Marcus Schlegel, along with Allegheny Valley teacher and advocate Chris Squire. They talk about what member advocacy looks like across Western Pennsylvania's mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities. From educating members on national policy fights to the everyday challenges facing Western PA schools, hear what's motivating PSEA members to get involved, and what they wish more people unders...

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Frequently asked questions

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Duty Free Lunch
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How do I get in touch with Duty Free Lunch?

Duty Free Lunch is hosted by Aaron Chapin and Jeff Ney. Its publicly listed emails are podcast@psea.org and comms@psea.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Duty Free Lunch?

The publicly listed emails for Duty Free Lunch: podcast@psea.org and comms@psea.org.

How many listeners does Duty Free Lunch have?

Podseeker estimates Duty Free Lunch reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Duty Free Lunch?

Duty Free Lunch typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Pennsylvania education practitioners, local association or union leaders, education-policy officials, civic advocates, and professionals with direct experience in issues affecting public schools and educators. Common among recent guests: Leadership of an education association or professional organization; Direct experience implementing or advocating for education policy; Senior government or civic-advocacy responsibilities. Recent guests include Chris Squire, Marcus Schlegel, and Annie Briscoe.

How hard is it to get booked on Duty Free Lunch?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Duty Free Lunch cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Education Policy, Teacher Advocacy, School Funding, and Labor Unions. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcast@psea.org

comms@psea.org

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