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Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a contentious session of open phones, talking about the stark differences between republicans and democrats, the abortion debate, the number of people killed or injured by gun violence and drunk drivers, and several other divisive topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host CBS News Analyst and Dr. Leonard Steinhorn, professor of history and political science American University, on the January 6 committee, their upcoming televised hearing and the GOP rejection of the committee’s findings. We also discuss with Dr. Steinhorn, the debate in Washington about gun law changes, red flag laws, age limits, and other issues associated wi...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host CBS News Analyst and Dr. Leonard Steinhorn, professor of history and political science American University, on the January 6 committee, their upcoming televised hearing and the GOP rejection of the committee's findings. We also discuss with Dr. Steinhorn, the debate in Washington DC over changes in gun, mental health, school security, red flag and other relat...

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host Financial Friday with special guests: Robert Garrett, President, and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Art Thomas, Chairman GSVCC, President Meck-Tech and Diversified Construction Inc., with their reaction to the latest US and PA jobless numbers and I’ll ask if we are not yet in a recession. Later in the half-hour, they’ll discuss the...

Mary Markle, Selinsgrove, BeSMART Lead, member of the local Central Susquehanna Valley Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, on the groups activities and events, their initiatives, advocacy and encouraging other people to take action. She spoke of an event at the CommUnity Zone, Lewisburg, starting at noon Friday.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a call from Mary Markle, Selinsgrove, BeSMART Lead, member of the local Central Susquehanna Valley Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, on the groups activities and events, their initiatives, advocacy and encouraging other people to take action. She spoke of an event at the CommUnity Zone, Lewisburg, starting at noon Friday. During open phones, we dis...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan solicit calls from people with common sense changes in gun laws that would make us safer. Callers suggested, and others rejected, three day waiting periods, red flag laws, more gun violence research, limit AR15s to .22 LR, age 21 gun requirement, require training, study gun law safety measures and proper gun storage.

Kendra Aucker, President and CEO, Evangelical Community Hospital, on the staffing crisis of the past, and the staffing issues/opportunities today. We talked about the latest COVID-19 surge, vaccination, the Geisinger cooperation status, the Country Cupboard property opportunity, competition with other providers, and maintaining their high standards of care.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a call-in interview with Kendra Aucker, President and CEO, Evangelical Community Hospital, on the staffing crisis of the past, and the staffing issues/opportunities today. We talked about the latest COVID-19 surge, the Geisinger cooperation status, the Country Cupboard property opportunity, competition with other providers, and maintaining their high standard...

Jennifer Wakeman, Executive Director of DRIVE, on the crazy progress they’re having with economic development, broadband, using existing sites and building new ones. DRIVE has become the most instrumental growth facilitator in PA—and it’s a new group. We discuss UPMC donation of Sunbury Community Hospital to DRIVE.

8:30am to 8:50am: Jennifer Wakeman, Executive Director of DRIVE, on the crazy progress they’re having with economic development, broadband, using existing sites and building new ones. DRIVE has become the most instrumental growth facilitator in PA—and it’s a new group. 9:06am to 9:30am: Matt Rousu, Ph. D., Professor of Economics, Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, Susquehanna University,...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the Texas school shooting and gun laws, new restrictions on 18-year-old gun buyers, red flag laws, background checks and the NRA.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a call from Scott MacFarlane, a CBS News congressional correspondent on the shooting yesterday in Texas. He talks about the near impossibility that any GOP lawmakers will vote for new gun restrictions or other related laws. He says it is unlikely any registration or background check law, red flag or are under restrictions will get the 60 votes necessary to pa...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a call from Scott MacFarlane, a CBS News congressional correspondent on the shooting yesterday in Texas. He talks about the near impossibility that any GOP lawmakers will vote for new gun restrictions or other related laws. He says it is unlikely any registration or background check law, red flag or are under restrictions will get the 60 votes necessary to pa...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about Pres. Biden's China/Taiwan/Invasion remark, the Nancy Pelosi communion controversy, abortion in general, Georgia's election, PA's Memet Oz/David McCormick race and dates on mail in ballots.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a vibrant session of open phones discussing Pres. Biden threatening China, monkey-pox, Act 42 and Pres. Biden, Nancy Pelosi won't be given communion, Southern Baptists caught in sex scandal, abortion and globalism/One World Order.

Mark Lawrence and guest co-host John Shipman, Sunbury businessman and former elected leader, discuss political views, morality, gambling, abortion, religious influence on government, legislating morals, and gasoline prices.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan enjoy a vibrant conversation about the PA Spring Primary election, the recounts and the accusation that PA Senator Doug Mastriano is an extremest nominee. Callers also discuss how schools are radicalizing kids, racism, extremism, how the Central Bank is controlling us, and how the US is in serious decline.

F & M College senior professor Terry Madonna gives us a great analysis of the PA spring primary election results, the huge win by Sen. Doug Mastriano, and the lack of support for the heavily endorse candidate Lou Barletta. He also analyzed the GOP races for US Senator, and looked ahead to the fall election.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Dr. G. Terry Madonna of Franklin and Marshall College, and noted political analyst and pollster, on the outcome of the PA Spring Primary election. We discussed the huge win by Doug Mastriano, and the tight race between Mehmet Oz and David McCormick. During open phones, Kevin gets high praise from Cindy for his 'appropriate bumper music' and for being a fabulo...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host open phones, and listen to a Peter Doocy--White House exchange, the PA Spring Primary election, replacement theory, an ED ad and a Venus ad...Yup, it was a little slow.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan start out the week with an argument about if US Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9th, Dallas, Pa.) can call in, then he does, and has to stay within FCC guidelines. We discuss his endorsements in the US Senate of PA Governor's races, and the impact of Pres. Trump's endorsements. Then during open phones, we discuss the Buffalo, NY mass shooting, gun laws, red flag laws, m...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan start out the week with an argument about if US Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9th, Dallas, Pa.) can call in, then he does, and has to stay within FCC guidelines. We discuss his endorsements in the US Senate of PA Governor's races, and the impact of Pres. Trump's endorsements.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan start out the week with an argument about if US Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9th, Dallas, Pa.) can call in, then he does, and has to stay within FCC guidelines. We discuss his endorsements in the US Senate of PA Governor's races, and the impact of Pres. Trump's endorsements. Then during open phones, we discuss the Buffalo, NY mass shooting, gun laws, red flag laws, m...

We hosted a call from Scott MacFarlane,  a CBS News congressional correspondent on the US Senate vote on an abortion law, prospects of any abortion law making it through congress, and congress' overall dysfunction (or perfectly functioning as designed).