Inside The Lines

About Inside The Lines

“Inside the Lines” is a monthly podcast aimed at discussing issues facing Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s rural electric cooperatives, important policy updates, insights from cooperative leaders and the people who make our rural communities special. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb welcome everyone from policymakers to industry leaders to dive deep into the topics that shape today’s energy conversation.

Publisher

PREA

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Dec 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 11 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 10

   Host Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb interview Maria Belcher, member services representative at Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative, about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and its benefits for cooperative members.

2. 

   2 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 9

   Host Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb interview PREA/Allegheny Youth Tour Director Steph Okuniewski and delegates about leadership development and cybersecurity initiatives impacting electric cooperatives.

3. 

   5 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 8

   Host Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb interview Jill Ercolino, editor of Penn Lines, discussing the magazine's legacy and future, alongside budget insights for cooperatives.

4. 

   1 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 7

   Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb interview Brian Smith, manager of Allegheny Electric Cooperative’s Coordinated Load Management System, about lowering energy costs and the impact of data centers on the Pennsylvania governor’s race.

5. 

   3 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 6

   Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb interview cooperative leaders and lawmakers about legislative events and annual meetings, offering insights into industry priorities.

6. 

   6 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 5

   Pa. State Rep. Danilo Burgos and Matt Leonard discuss a legislative session week with hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb, offering insights into government relations.

7. 

   1 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 4

   April’s episode of Inside the Lines features a discussion with Todd Salade, vice president of Power Supply and Engineering for the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association and Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc., about how what happens at PJM impacts electric cooperatives and consumer members. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb explore the political landscape around energy issues in Harrisburg, and Morgan checks in with Brian Burns, chief lineman at REA Energy Cooperative, in honor of Lineworker Appreciation Day.

8. 

   4 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 3

   Host Colin McGuire and Host Morgan Webb interview Stephen Bennett, manager of regulatory and legislative affairs at PJM Interconnection, about PJM's electric grid role and discuss Governor Shapiro's budget address.

9. 

   4 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside The Lines: Episode 2

   February’s episode of “Inside the Lines” features a discussion with Matt Leonard, manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs, about data centers and their energy needs. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb also discuss the Pennsylvania governor’s race and midterm elections, as well as answer February's question of the month.

10. 

    7 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Inside The Lines: Episode 1

    Episode 1 of “Inside the Lines” features a discussion with PREA/Allegheny President & CEO Steve Brame about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New Empowering Rural America program. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb also discuss Pennsylvania’s state budget and the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show.

11. 

    11 Dec 2025

    Inside The Lines Trailer

    Join us for a new podcast, ”Inside The Lines,” that aims to shine a spotlight on Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s electric cooperatives as well as the leaders and policy-makers that help shape them. Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss out on our debut episode when it drops on Jan. 7.

Inside a recent episode

Inside The Lines: Episode 10

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Of course, I have to ask you before we go if there's anything you'd like to add about any of this. A reminder to our listeners that Election Day is a month away and it feels like it's coming right up. But in the political world, in the government world, a month is a long time. So a lot can happen between now and then. But we would encourage you, as always, to get out and exercise your right to vote. As a rural cooperative member, as someone representing your community, your vote matters very much. All right. Thank you, Morgan, for all of that. Now, next up, stick around. We're going to talk about LIHEAP and its impact on cooperative communities. […]

Who has been a guest on Inside The Lines

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• Maria Belcher
• Steph Okuniewski
• Jill Ercolino
• Brian Smith
• Stephen Bennett

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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