Special Edition

Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Ann Iezzi, Executive Director of the Lackawanna Blind Association and client Marty McKeel about the 97th Annual Helen Keller Day Fashion Show, coming up on Friday April 24th beginning at 5:30pm at the Manor on Main in Dickson City. Brian speaks with Scott Kremp, President of Kremp Florist in Willow Grove, Pa. about changes in the Floral Industry. An encore of Brian’s...

Host Nancy Kman and special guest Maria DeLuca, Dean of Early College and Educational Partnerships, discuss the "Two Plus Two" strategy, a pathway that allows students to earn a prestigious four-year degree while saving tens of thousands of dollars in tuition debt. In This Episode: The Two Plus Two Strategy: How starting at LCCC for the first two years allows students to transfer to a four-year un...

Brian Hughes speak with safety activist Eileen Miller, who discusses Paul Miller’s Law, which will begin fining PA drivers who operate vehicles while texting, calling, scrolling, or taking photos while driving, even at red lights, with $50 fines for drivers beginning on June 5th, as well as spotlighting National Distracted Driving Awareness Month during the month of April. Brian speaks with John A...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Wyoming County DA Joe Peters about his new gambling initiative. Brian Hughes speaks with Tom Martin from the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association about trade job opportunities in Pa. An encore of Brian’s interview with Kathy, Chitrali and Melissa from Misericordia University about their SLP Connect program for people with aphasia, dementia an...

Brian Hughes speaks with Amanda Marchegiani from the Northeast Regional Cancer Center about Casual Day, coming up on Thursday March 26th. Brian speaks with Mary Lee from Lingokids who has a solution for quality kids screentime and Spring Break activities. Brian speaks with comedian and social influencer Jeannine Luby about her funny and serious activities coming up in April and May. Brian speaks w...

Brian Hughes speaks with Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters on the subjects of Human Trafficking and Fentanyl. Brian speaks with Amber and Cristin from Northeast Child Care Services about their Pa Pre K Counts program. Brian speaks with Kathy, Chitrali and Mellissa from Misericordia University about their SLP Connect program for people with aphasia, dementia and other neurodegenerative di...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Pa. Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulitch on senior issues in Pennsylvania. Brian Hughes speaks with Sandy Markwood from USAging about the hidden hunger crisis among seniors. Brian speaks with Robert Gordon, Director of Policy and Research for APCIA about why home insurance prices are rising in Pennsylvania. Brian speaks with Dr. Theresa Whited about the need for a yearly...

Brian Hughes speaks with Karen Ryczak from the Northeast Regional Cancer Center about National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month during the month of March. Brian speaks with Mark Davis and Courtney Wagner from the Trucksville United Methodist Church about their Pillars Vision Celebration,beginning with their Community Easter Celebration Breakfast on Saturday March 21, 2026 in the Church’s Fellowsh...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan about the debate over data centers and ICE activities. An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Mary Liz Donato, Head of the Lackawanna County Dept. of Planning & Gus Fahey from Valley in Motion about Safe Streets Lackawanna, an initiative to reduce fatal and severe injury crashes by 50% by 2045. Nancy...

Brian Hughes speaks with LCCC President John Yudichak and Misericordia University President Daniel Myers about the Accelerate Your Degree collaboration between the 2 schools in simplifying the transfer process and helping students save money. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America 250 PA who discusses Pennsylvania’s participation in America’s 250th birthday f...

Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Liz Donato, Head of the Lackawanna County Dept. of Planning & Gus Fahey from Valley in Motion about Safe Streets Lackawanna, an initiative to reduce fatal and severe injury crashes by 50% by 2045. An encore of Brian’s interview with Erica Reid from DHS and the Blue Campaign Center on Countering Human Trafficking. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with PA Attorney General Dave S...

Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Pa State Trooper Anthony Petroski about Camp Cadet for young people considering a career in law enforcement. Brian Hughes speaks with Anthony Ciaccia on the impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers on prescription drug prices. WILK’s Sue Henry reflects on the 67th anniversary of the Knox Mine Disaster in Luzerne County, and how it impacted coal mining in Northeast Pa...

Brian Hughes speaks with State Trooper Anthony Petrosky, Liz Fabri from PENNDOT and Rebecca Ryback from the Northeast Highway Safety Program about Winter Driving Safety. Brian speaks with David Parmelee from Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre about their upcoming presentation of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest” January 30th thru Feb 8th at the Misericordia University Lemmond Theatre in Dallas. Brian...

Brian Hughes speaks with John Rosengrant, Executive Director of the NEPA Youth Shelter about their afterschool services for teens and young adults and how you can help out. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with attorney Cathy O’Donnell about the Blankets & Brother Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday Jan 19th at the Kingston Jewish Community Center. Brian speaks with John Duesler from the Pilot...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Prof. Chris Edleson from the University of Mass. Amherst about President Trump’s recent actions in Venezuela. Brian Hughes speaks with Erica Reid, From the Blue Campaign Center for Countering Human Trafficking. Nancy and Jason speak with Dr. Andrea Giamalva, Chief Medical Officer at Experity about the rise in respiratory illness and the latest fl...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Polka musicians John Stevens and Jimmy Sturr about the loss of the legendary John "Stanky" Stankovic, who died on Christmas Day at the age of 89. An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with David Yonki from the LuLac Political Letter about the Top Local Stories of 2025. And an encore of Brian’s interview with Dr. Andrea Kline-Tilford about the need for children to get th...

Brian Hughes speaks with David Yonki from the LuLac Political Letter about the Top Local Stories of 2025. An encore of Brian’s interview with Daniel Packer, author of the new book “Scranton’s Bygone Department Stores” chronicling the history of Scranton Dry Goods, later Oppenheims, and The Globe Store, and the memories of those stores that have lived on for generations. And an encore of Brian’s in...

Brian Hughes speaks with Mike Castellano from the United Way and Sara McDonald from the Lackawanna Area Agency on Aging about the Age Friendly Lackawanna County Team and other programs and services the agencies are collaborating on to benefit senior citizens. An encore of Brian’s interview with Margaret Poe from Transunion on how to be more credit savvy with your purchases. Brian speaks with attor...

Brian Hughes speaks with Anne Shoup, Senior Adviser for Strategic Planning and Projects at Protect Our Care, regarding the potential lapse of American Care Act premium tax credits and its impact on Pennsylvanians. Brian speaks with singer and songwriter and Jessup native Robert Allen Mycko about his song, “Christmas Lights on Church Street”, dedicated to his hometown and named the official Christm...

Brian speaks with John Cardoni from the Scranton Cultural Center about the building’s history, its partnership with Broadway Theatre of Scranton, and their upcoming lineup of shows. Brian Hughes speaks with Daniel Packer, author of the new book “Scranton’s Bygone Department Stores” chronicling the history of Scranton Dry Goods, later Oppenheims, and The Globe Store, and the memories of those store...

Brian Hughes speaks with Liz Fabri from PENNDOT & Rebecca Ryback from the Northeast Highway Safety Program about Winter & Holiday weekend safety on the roads. Brian speaks with Margaret Poe from Transunion about taking control of your credit and finances, especially during the holiday season. Brian speaks with Col. Ted Silvester about the history of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign, and how...

An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Megan Loftus from Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center and Linda Robeson from Family to Family about a recent merger between non profits and their upcoming Thanksgiving Week events. Brian speaks with Lisa Vinciguerro, who discusses her Small Business Saturday event to benefit Guardian Angel Recovery for women. Brian speaks with Kellyn Willi...

An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Tom Fritz, PR Director of the Scranton Santa Parade, coming up on Saturday, Nov 22nd in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Dr. Andrea Kline-Tilford about the need for children to get the flu shot. An encore of Brian’s interview with Angela Bassani and Dillon Lukus Colarossi from United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike Counties about their annual fund driv...

Highlights from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s appearance at the CEO Weinberg Food Bank in Jenkins Township on Thursday, discussing the importance of SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania. Brian Hughes speaks with Tom Fritz, PR Director of the Scranton Santa Parade, coming up on Saturday, Nov 22nd in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Taylor Coppock from Spycloud about improving your cybersecurity...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pa. Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphries about the likely sticker shock Pennsylvanians may experience in the health insurance marketplace. Froggy 101’s Doc and Chewy speak with Bill Brennan about the “Cowboys & Cowgirls” Equines for Freedom 10th Anniversary Hoedown on Saturday, November 8th from 5 to 10pm at Shadowbrook Resort in Tunkhannock....