Battleground Politics With Lauren Mayk

Philadelphia Democrats recently met at their party headquarters for a meeting that occurs every four years. These meetings have a long-lasting impact on both a local and national level. This year’s meeting occurred amid talks of what the future of the Democratic party looks like as well as what roles progressives – who recently notched big wins in Philadelphia – will play. The ward leaders also re...

Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters recently visited Philadelphia. During his visit, he spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the midterm elections, Pennsylvania and more. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :00 – Intro 1:12 – What Republicans are doing in Pennsylvania 1:42 – GOP strategy amid low approval ratings for Trump 3:02 – Higher gas prices and voters 5:50 – Where in Penn...

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner recently urged Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair Bob Brady to step aside though Brady told NBC10’s Lauren Mayk he’s planning to run for another term. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Krasner speaks with Lauren about the progressive movement, changes he’d like to see in Philadelphia and his own future.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Longtime Philadelphia Democratic chair Bob Brady says that he plans to run again but this could be his last term. NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk has more in this edition of Battleground Politics.        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New Jersey Primary is set to take place on Tuesday and voters in the Garden State are preparing to make decisions that will set the stage for the midterms. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with Micah Rasmussen, the director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University, about the big races to watch, including the New Jersey sena...

Pennsylvania’s 3rd District Democratic primary pitted a progressive movement against establishment power players. In the end, State Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democratic socialist, won the primary, paving the way for a seat in congress. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with prominent Philadelphia labor leader Ryan Boyer about why the candidate he backed – Sen. Sha...

After his victory in a Democratic primary that paves the way to send him to Congress, State Rep. Chris Rabb credited grassroots organizing for his win and said he will be a “bonus rep” for people across he country. Listen to his full interview with NBC10's Lauren Mayk in the latest episode of Battleground Politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

We’re only a few days away from Pennsylvania’s primary election day in which voters will decide who will be on the ballot during the general election in November. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Pennsylvania Secretary Al Schmidt as he and other election officials across the commonwealth prepare for the primary. They also spoke about threats of politic...

The Lehigh Valley is in the spotlight this midterm election year. The winner of the race for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District could help determine who controls the U.S. House. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, currently holds the seat. During Pennsylvania's upcoming primary election, Democrats will decide who will go up against him.   In the latest episode of Battleground Politics...

During last year’s election, an error in printing poll books impacted thousands of voters in Chester County. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with two Chester County officials about what they’ve done to prevent another error from happening as the Pennsylvania primary approaches.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Pennsylvania treasurer Stacy Garrity is a Republican running for governor. With the backing of the Pennsylvania GOP party in the upcoming primary, Garrity will likely take on Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro in the general election in November. She spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the governor’s race and other topics in the latest episode of Battleground Politics.    Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Philadelphia voters are choosing a new member of congress to replace retiring Congressman Dwight Evans to represent the 3rd District. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with one of the candidates, State Rep. Chris Rabb.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia voters are choosing a new member of congress to replace retiring Congressman Dwight Evans to represent the 3rd District. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with one of the candidates, Shaun Griffith.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia voters are choosing a new member of congress to replace retiring Congressman Dwight Evans to represent the 3rd District. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with one of the candidates, Sen. Sharif Street.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia voters are choosing a new member of congress to replace retiring Congressman Dwight Evans to represent the 3rd District. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with one of the candidates, Dr. Ala Stanford. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In recent years, SEPTA has dealt with several issues, including a funding crisis, service cuts and safety issues with its Silverliner IV railcars. As SEPTA proposes its new budget amid financial uncertainty, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer about the transit agency’s future in the latest episode of Battleground Politics. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :00 –...

Delaware Democrats are now vying to get an early primary day, competing with other states for the opportunity to give voters a chance to influence who Democrats nominate for president as the DNC prepares to shake up its primary calendar. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with Evelyn Brady, the State Chair of the Delaware Democratic Party, about Delaware’s p...

Mayor Cherelle Parker recently announced a change to her proposed rideshare tax in order to help close the Philadelphia School District’s $300 million budget gap. The proposal would implement a tax of $1 per ride for rideshares originating from Philadelphia. While the Parker administration has said that the rideshare companies could absorb the cost, Uber has said the cost would go to the riders th...

Philadelphia will receive DNC officials for a visit at the end of the month as part of a bid to host the Democratic National Convention, the president of the host committee said. The DNC last month named Philadelphia along with four other cities – Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Denver – as frontrunners moving ahead in the selection process to host the 2028 convention. In the latest episode of Battle...

The Philadelphia School District’s $2.8 billion master plan has been met with some opposition from students, parents and teachers. Under the plan, the district would modernize buildings and expand programs in tech, the arts as well as music. However, it also calls for the closure of 18 Philly schools. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with School District o...

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said her office has continued to receive threats in the wake of a video she released with colleagues urging military members to refuse unlawful orders. She spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk in the latest episode of Battleground Politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The battle over Pennsylvania’s budget finally came to an end in November as lawmakers agreed to a spending plan more than four months behind schedule. The budget allowed billions of dollars to start flowing to critical organizations across the state. Gov. Josh Shapiro will have to propose his next budget a few months from now, however. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk sp...

The federal government finally reopened on Wednesday after a shutdown that lasted 43 days. To avoid another shutdown, lawmakers will have to make a decision about federal funding again in January. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with Rep. Brendan Boyle (D) Pennsylvania and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R) Pennsylvania about the end of the shutdown.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey governor’s race. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Christine Todd Whitman, New Jersey’s first female governor and founding co-chair of the Forward Party, about Sherrill’s victory. *Note* The interview was recorded on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

As SEPTA works to finish federally ordered inspections on regional rail cars, the transit agency’s general manager Scott Sauer sat down with Lauren Mayk to talk about the progress and what’s ahead for the cars and the agency as it continues to face financial uncertainty in the future.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...