The Paul Bially Pod

06/30/2025

Teddy Roosevelt, a Republican and a Bull Mooser, showed us how to be progressive and seek reform while still loving our country. Reform and patriotism are allies, not enemies. Listen on for more.

When a progressive Democrat wins big in New York City, it sends ripples far beyond the five boroughs. In this powerful monologue, Paul explores what that primary really means—not just for NYC, but for the broader national conversation on reform, i...

06/02/2025

Merit Is Here to Stay! Check out my latest episode. Have a great week!

In this episode, Paul reflects on the power of The American’s Creed and the enduring relevance of We the People—not as a perfect union, but as one always striving to be more perfect.Drawing from childhood memories of playing baseball on a quiet Ne...

05/06/2025

In this week’s episode, I revive the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt for today’s politics. Exploring Bull Moose values — honoring tradition while advancing bold reforms rooted in common-sense values. Listen in here. Have a great day!

Paul returns this week with fresh resolve and a clear mission: to revive the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt for today’s conservative movement. In this episode, he explores what it means to be a Bull Moose conservative — someone who honors tradition ...

04/17/2025

I might write a book one day called The 5-Month Councilman. But for now I invite you to check out my latest commentary on renaissance leadership available here as both a podcast to listen and article to read. Have a great day!

Rediscovering Purpose, Grit, and Civic Duty in an Age of Narrow Politics

04/07/2025

LET’S GO!

Paul’s been on the road this week, meeting with innovators, farmers, entrepreneurs, and everyday folks who are building real things, solving real problems, and thinking for themselves.He recently visited UC Davis and the Mondavi Institute in Calif...

03/29/2025

Check out my latest commentary encouraging deeper dialogue in our communities. Listen in as we rebuild our politics from the grassroots and restore power to We the People.

In this episode, Paul dives into the troubling state of modern politics—where style often trumps substance and sentiment overshadows solutions. Campaigns focus on emotions instead of evidence, and candidates are judged more by their charisma than ...

03/18/2025

Hi everyone. Check out my latest podcast episode from this past weekend. New episodes coming out Sundays. Hope you follow along as we rebuild our politics from the grassroots.

In this fireside-style episode, Paul sets the stage for the podcast, talking about reclaiming our democracy from the ground up.  Drawing inspiration from FDR's fireside chats, the Founding Fathers, and Ronald Reagan, Paul talks about why 'We ...

03/01/2025

The Paul Bially Podcast, my next big experiment, is now a reality. I will be covering politics and leadership—Teddy Roosevelt style—and offering a deeper take on critical issues and themes impacting the South Jersey electorate.

My first full episode is coming out the week of 3/16!

Join me as we rebuild our politics from the local grassroots.

Follow me here to get started:
https://www.thepaulbiallypod.com

LET’S GO!!

02/01/2025

Effective grassroots leadership is about empowering everyday people to step up and lead their communities.

It is about instilling a process where anyone can campaign for public office and be elected based on their individual merits.

If you are called and inspired to run for Council in Pitman, either now or in the future, I encourage you to explore the possibilities. I would be happy to speak with you about your interest and offer guidance about serving our community. Send me a message.

Pitman needs strong, capable, authentic, transparent leaders more than ever. If you feel this is your time, take that bold step. Get involved. See where it leads.

01/15/2025

I recently toured three facilities in New Jersey where science entrepreneurs can bring their new products and new companies to life: the Rutgers Food Innovation Center in Bridgeton, the South Jersey Technology Park in Mullica Hill (currently full/at capacity) and the Princeton Innovation Center.

Facilities like these offer the small startup real estate needed (office, laboratory, and light manufacturing space) to take an early stage idea in chemistry, biology, physics, etc. from initial concept to reality.

South Jersey has a critical shortage of entrepreneurial spaces like these, particularly the laboratory spaces where inventors and formulators can start small and steadily build a business with each successful experiment. As a result, so many promising projects never get started. Others take root outside our area. I believe we should invest in additional lab spaces so that anyone with a good idea and a good plan has a place to work and a chance to succeed right here in NJ—regardless of their income level, ties to academia, or big business funding.

One of my priorities this year is to bring real innovation to the grassroots, drive local business development, and build the rural economy.

This will involve seeing how other communities are currently doing it, what works, and what doesn’t. This insight is so important to encourage deeper dialogue on the issues and expand our perception of what is possible here.

On we go.

01/05/2025

Pitman Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting last night. It was my last official moment as Councilman.

I offered my congratulations and best wishes to our new council members: Councilwoman Musto and Councilwoman Guarni.

In my brief remarks to the community, I thanked Pitman for this little taste of government and the chance to be Councilman Paul Bially for the past few months. It has truly been an honor to serve and see first-hand how our government works and the real issues facing our community.

I thanked Mayor Razze, Councilman Vince Kelly, Chairwoman Jen Evans and all of the Pitman Republicans for believing in my leadership. I would like to acknowledge Councilwoman Milward and Councilman Fitzpatrick for their outstanding service and support. Best wishes to Councilwoman Milward in her future endeavors.

I also thanked each and every person who voted for me and supported me. There were more residents in that one room last night than the number of votes that decided this election. This should give everyone perspective as to the state of our politics.

Speaking to my wife Kathleen and my children Liam and Paige, I said “You did not have a chance to see me sworn in to office. But you are here tonight to see me step away from it. It is in these moments of humility and grace that we learn and grow the most. Thank you for always being by my side.

To my children especially I want you to know there will be disappointments in life. You will learn from them and get stronger. If I never failed at so many of my experiments as a chemist, I would not have patents and inventions. If I never struggled in business, I would not have the life experience to become a CEO. With full faith and trust and God, something amazing will come from this day too. In many ways it already has.”

I offered my congratulations and best wishes to our new council and best wishes to everyone for a prosperous 2025. I look forward to seeing that Pitman for everyone we were promised. For my family, your family, and everybody’s family.

My campaign for office was not fabricated and orchestrated for votes. What I stood for, I really believe. And that passion does not end when the campaign ends.

I have changed the name of this page from Paul Bially for Pitman Council to Paul Bially Speaking. I will be focusing on the area where I feel I can help the most—public speaking. And the opportunity to engage and connect with the people in more constructive ways.

2025 is a big year for elections. We have the NJ Governor’s race. The entire State Assembly is up for election and we will have two council seats in Pitman up for grabs among other races.

Lots to talk about.

On we go.