We Question & Learn

On this episode of We Question & Learn, host Tom Pysz talks with Jim Meyer of Wabtec about Erie’s rich locomotive manufacturing heritage, the evolution of rail technology, and the future of battery-powered and environmentally efficient locomotives. In the second segment, Andrew Roth of the Jefferson Educational Society discusses his book, How to Be a Highly Effective Leader, sharing practical...

This month We Question and Learn features Linda Moore, Executive Director of the Site Center of Northwest Pennsylvania, along with Shannon Wolford, Director of Marketing Annual Fund. Then we will hear from the Vice President of Marketing and Community Government Relations, Erin Fessler, along with Steve Weiser, vice president of Philanthropic Services for the Erie Community Foundation, talking abo...

On this episode of We Question and Learn , host Tom Pysz welcomes Robert Chatfield, President and CEO of the Free to Choose Network—a global media nonprofit best known for producing Milton Friedman’s landmark ten-part television series Free to Choose . Chatfield discusses the organization's ongoing mission to promote economic education and individual liberty through powerful storytelling and m...

Join host Tom Pysz as We Question & Learn welcomes Melissa "Roo" Kojancie, President and CEO of the Erie Zoo, for an engaging conversation about leadership, community engagement, and the future of one of Erie’s most beloved institutions. Then, we speak with Gregory Hall, CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, about addressing food insecurity and the vital role...

This episode of We Question and Learn features two insightful conversations from across Pennsylvania’s economic and philanthropic landscape. First, host Tom Pysz speaks with James Welty, President of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, who shares an in-depth look at the Coalition’s mission, its activities, and its membership—highlighting its role in shaping Pennsylvania’s energy future. Then, we’re joi...

In this episode of We Question & Learn, host Tom Pysz sits down with Attorney Alex Cox from the Knox Law Firm to explore the complexities of Technology and Intellectual Property Law, offering valuable insights for businesses and innovators. Then, we shift focus to community impact as Tom speaks with Jonathan Rilling, the new President and CEO of Erie Homes for Children and Adults (EHCA), along...

This episode of We Question and Learn will feature an interview with Maggie Horne, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Gannon University. Then my guest will be Craig Palmer, Chief Executive Office of the Erie Water Works.

This episode of We Question and Learn program will feature Karen Bilowith, President and CEO of the Erie Community Foundation. With her will be Erin Fessler, Vice President of Community and Government Relations. We'll hear an overview about the Foundation's activities and accomplishments. Also featured is Jake Rouch, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at the Erie Regional Chamber and Gr...

This episode of We Question and Learn features Dr. Nick Viglione, Chief Executive Director at Perseus House, dedicated to helping adolescents through treatment and interventions. Then our guest will be Mark Amendola, a master trainer for aggression replacement training and the former 26 year executive director at Perseus House. You can hear these interviews Sunday afternoon, December 1st, starting...

This episode features Debra Thompson, Founder and CEO of Strategy Solutions talking about the nonprofit environment, fundraising and the perspectives of a new generation and Erin Wrenak, Director Erie County Department of Health, outlining all of their current programs.

In this episode of We Question and Learn we feature Julie Slomski, the Executive Director of the Erie-Western PA Port Authority talking about Bayfront Development. Followed by an interview with Doctor Ferdinando Mirarchi, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of USACS Mideo LLC, and also the Chairman of the National Palliative Care Committee for US Acute Care Solutions.

This episode of We question and Learn will feature interviews with Robert Chatfield, President and CEO of the Free To Choose Network, a global media nonprofit organization whose history goes back to 1980 with the production of Milton Friedman's PBS series Free To Choose. And Jake Rouch, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.

The next We Question and Learn program will feature an interview with Tina Mengine, President and CEO of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority and Craig Palmer, the new Chief Executive Officer of the Erie Water Works.

On this episode of We Question and Learn featured guests include Derek Martin, the Executive Director of the Erie Regional Airport Authority (ERAA), a role he has held since 2018 and Robert Lawrence Kuhn, an American public intellectual, international corporate strategist, investment banker, author, and creator, producer and host of Closer to Truth on PBS.

This episode of 'We Question and Learn' will features an interview with Doctor Rebecca Styn, winner of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners $50,000 idea contest and her venture into alcohol free cocktail products. Then our guest is Laurie Zierer, Executive Director of PA Humanities, an organization celebrating 50 years of service to Pennsylvania's cultural arts and communities. You can...

This episode of We Question & Learn features an interview with Brian Slawin, Regional Director and Portfolio Manager of the Central and Northeast Pennsylvania Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Then my guest will be Mark Sherman, President of Community Heart and Soul doing outreach in 125 small towns across the United States.

This WE QUESTION AND LEARN program features an interview with Doctor Robert Lawrence Kuhn, host of the television program 'Closer to Truth' broadcast on 200 PBS and public broadcasting stations. Then our guest will be Daniel Figurelli, an audio preservation engineer from Indiana University Bloomington, talking about the media preservation initiative there with a 7000 wax cylinder archive r...

This We Question & Learn program will feature an interview with Debra Sunya Moore, Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer at the Chautauqua Institution, talking about the upcoming season. Then our guests will be Ferki Ferati, President of the Jefferson Educational Society along with Ben Speggen, Vice President, outlining the Jefferson's outreach and activities. You can hear these...

This We Question & Learn program will feature an interview with Millcreek Township Supervisor, Jim Bock. We'll talk about all the services the Township provides involving administration, emergency management, fire, police, recycling, community activities and more. Then we'll learn about all the outreach activities provided by Visit Erie from Emily Biddle, Director of Marketing and Rese...

This We Question and Learn Program will feature an interview with Dr. Lindy Smart, Executive Director, Intelligence Studies at Mercyhurst University along with Dr. Christopher Mansour, founding member and Assistant Professor of Cyber Security Programs at Mercyhurst. Then we talk with Michael Gaines, Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Center on the critical issue of child abuse in ou...

The upcoming We Question and Learn program will feature an interview with Gus Pine, Director of Erie Events. We'll talk about the Bayfront Convention Center, the Warner Theatre, UPMC Park and the Erie Insurance Arena. Then we talk with Dalene Duvenage, assistant professor at the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences and her three decades of business experience including he...

The next We Question & Learn program will feature 2 new interviews, first with Doctor Gerald Clark, author and professor, with 27 years of criminal justice experience.  We'll recap the 20 year anniversary of the Pizza Bomber Case and highlight his new publications. Then we'll talk with Robert  Chatfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Free To Choose Network beginning as a...

The next We Question and Learn program will revisit an interview with David Callahan, President of the Marcellus Shale Coalition. Then we'll hear an interview with Dr. Barry Bittman, CEO and President of the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute and former host of a Mind, Body Wellness program that was heard on WQLN and across the country.

The next We Question and Learn program will feature an interview with Karen Bilowith, President and CEO of the Erie Community Foundation. With her will be Erin Fessler, Vice President, Marketing and Community/Government Relations, talking about Erie Gives Day on August 8th. Then, we'll talk with Dr. Barry Bittman, CEO and President of the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute and former host of...

For this We Question & Learn program we'll talk with Michael Hill, President of the Chautauqua Institution about the Institution's Economic Contribution Analysis report and about the upcoming season. Then our guest will be Nikki Carey from the American Cancer Society talking about helping cancer patients and saving lives in our region.