Special Edition

Brian Hughes speaks with Helen Schmit and Cliff Miller from Telespond Senior Services about their upcoming “Thrive and Shine” fundraiser on Sat Oct 24th at the Green Ridge Club in Scranton and the work of their senior and advocacy centers. Brian speaks with Lauren Hill regarding Fall Green Career Week. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County Senior Judge Correale Stevens about a pair of Appell...

Brian Hughes speaks with Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease about the importance of vaccines during a nationwide measles outbreak. Brian speaks with Jennifer Dotzel, Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Service Center about October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Brian speaks with Father Jonathan Kuhar from St There...

Brian Hughes speaks with Mike Kilmer about the 11th Annual Diocese of Scranton “Be A Catholic Man Conference”, coming up Sat. Oct 10th at Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes Barre. Brian speaks with Beth Pantano from Serenity Hospice and Jane Brennan from Life Geisinger about the 5th Annual Senior Resource Fair, coming up on September 29th at Mohegan Pennsylvania. Brian speaks with Holly Spece fro...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Congressman Rob Bresnahan about the possibility of ending the controversial “Rain Tax” impacting constituents in the 8th Congressional District. Brian Hughes speaks with Chason Goldschmitz, Executive Director of the Ne. Pa Philharmonic about their Prescription Arts Program, one of Pennsylvania’s first dedicated arts programs for older adults. Brian speaks with comedian...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes on the large number of cocaine overdose deaths in Luzerne County, and discusses his own battle with drug addiction. Brian Hughes speaks with Gas Fahey from Valley in Motion about a series of Fall at the Furnaces coming up at the Scranton Iron Furnaces in September & October. Brian speaks with Hanna Wesolowski from NAMI, the Nationa...

WILK’s Rob O’Donnell speaks with State Senators Lisa Baker and Rosemary Brown about the Pa. budget and what’s going on in the Commonwealth. Brian Hughes speaks with Tammy Rodgers from the Domestic Violence Service Center about their 17th Annual Golf Tournament, coming up on Friday September 4th at the Sand Springs Country Club in Drums. Brian speaks with Suzanne Goddard from the Jessup 21st Centur...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Jay Beeber from The National Motorists Association about whether flock cameras are an important law enforcement tool or a vehicle for mass surveillance. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with State Trooper Anthony Petrocki about Sunny Day Camp, for children and adults with special needs, coming up on Sept 19th at Pocono Raceway. Brian Hughes speaks with Chef Guy Mastrange...

Comments from PA Attorney General Dave Sunday at a joint public policy hearing on crime trends and community safety in Hazleton earlier this week, stating violent crime is generally down in major cities and across the board, but there is an uptick in drug offenses. Audio courtesy of pasenategop.com. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders broadcaster Adam Marko about the team...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Mark Misura, Operations Manager for Pa. American Water about Scranton’s recent water main breaks. Brian Hughes speaks with Rich Perry & Michael Ruth about their new book, “Talk of the Town”, on how to market your small business with clarity, confidence and connection. Brian speaks with community organizer Rashida Lovely about the 5th Annual African Heritage Festival, c...

Brian Hughes speaks with George Baker, GM’s Global Vehicle Lead on how to stop car thieves before they strike. KRZ’s Lissa speaks with Amanda Ricci, Jason Mattioli and Cory Champi about Clash for a Cause, a Benefit Junior Football scrimmage, coming up on Saturday August 8th beginning at 10am at Albert West Park in Pittston to benefit Sadie Shultz, who’s battling Osteosarcoma. WILK’s Bob Cordaro sp...

Brian Hughes speaks with Larry Newman, Executive Director of the Diamond City Partnership about a busy summer for Wilkes Barre and an update on the renovation of an historic Wilkes Barre landmark. Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Alex Weirman, who discusses her health care experiences since she moved to Pennsylvania. Bob Cordaro speaks with Lackawanna College President Jill Murr...

Brian Hughes speaks with Liz Fabri from PENNDOT and Rebecca Ryback from Northeast HIghway Traffic Safety about aggressive driving in highway work zones, as well as the surge in e bikes, minibikes and scooters sharing city streets. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County State Representative Alex Ryncavage on the Pa budget passage. Brian speaks with Karen McClain about the 2026 Scranton Catholi...

Brian Hughes speaks with retired Police Chief Steven Casstevens from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks about a proposal in Congress to increase the federal truck weight limit from 80 thousand pounds to 91 thousand pounds on federal highways. Brian speaks with Brian Walsh from SoFi about new federal student loan reforms that went into effect at the beginning of July, and how students can prepare...

Brian Hughes speaks with Curt Camoni, Executive Director of the Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau about the FIFA Fan Zone coming to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Dr. Michael Bailey about Fourth of July Weekend safety tips to keep our animals safe and sound. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Mark Hiller from 2822 News about being diagnosed with prostate cancer,...

Brian Hughes speaks with Kitty Richards from Groundwork Collaborative about higher Summer prices for groceries, gas, travel and energy. An encore of Brian’s March interview with Sean Gallagher from SEIA on how solar power can slow the spike in energy prices in Pennsylvania. Brian speaks with John Duesler from the Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township about the growth of drone farming. Bria...

Brian Hughes speaks with Dr. Katherine Hoops from Johns Hopkins and Katherine Rock about changes to safe gun storage laws in Pennsylvania. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Sarah Schwab from Cardinal Flix about a horror film that will be produced in NEPA this Fall. Brian speaks with Dr. Robert Cain on how Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine are filling a void in America’s health care system. An encore of...

Brian Hughes speaks with Suzanne Goddard from the Jessup 150 Committee about Jessup’s 150th Birthday Parade coming up on Sunday July 5th and other events celebrating the borough’s and America’s birthday. I’ll speak with Holly Spece about her Let’s Shine and Susquehanna Warrior Reserve, connecting people to health and social services with dignity and respect. David Parmalee from Little Theatre Wilk...

Part 3 of Nancy & Jason’s interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience on dealing with data centers. Brian speaks with Alex Becker from Pa Unplugged, a Pennsylvania-based parent-led movement helping families delay smartphones and promote screen-free childhoods An encore of Brian’s interviews with Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Pet...

Part 2 of Nancy & Jason’s interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience on dealing with data centers. I’ll speak with Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation about NEPA Gives, coming up on June 4th & 5th. WILK’s Bob Cordaro speaks with the Arc Angels on Stage, about their upcoming show, “Not Your Averag...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News feature Part 1 of their interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience with dealing with data centers. I’ll speak with Candace DeMatties, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy for the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease about the importance of measles vaccinations. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Ma...

Excerpts of WILK’s Rob O’Donnell’s interview with PA Senator Dave McCormick about his permitting reform bill and his stance on data centers. An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Taryn Talacka from the Wyoming Free Library about their “Beer for Books” fundraiser, coming up on May 29th. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Mark Riccetti Jr., director of operations and programs for the Luzerne County Hi...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Chris Driesbach about his Road to Recovery event coming up in June. Brian Hughes speaks with David Parmalee from Little Theatre Wilkes Barre about their presentation of the musical comedy “Pillow Talk”. Brian speaks with Betsy McGrath Ardizoni from Maternal Family Health Services in Scranton about their Championing Women’s Health Fundraiser May 28th at Glenmaura Countr...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pittston author Charles Bufalino about his new book, “Reflections of a Mafia Family, The Teamsters and the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa”. Brian Hughes speaks with Marie Onukiavage from NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Health, about National Mental Health Month in May. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Wilkes Barre Mayor George Brown...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolche about the latest findings in the La’Niah Clark murder investigation. An encore of Brian’s interview with safety activist Eileen Miller, who discusses Paul Miller’s Law, as well as spotlighting National Distracted Driving Awareness Month during the month of April. And Brian speaks with David Yonki about the 20th Annivers...

Brian Hughes speaks with political blogger David Yonki about a free event to bring awareness about Myasthenia Gravis in Moosic on Thursday April 23rd, and his own battle with MG. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Dr. Dan Edmunds about Autism Awareness Month during the month of April, as well as advancements in Autism. Brian speaks with entrepreneur Rachida Lovely about her work with affordable housing...