On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Congressman Fred Keller calls the WKOK live telephone talkshow On The Mark, to discuss a wide range of national and local topics.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host US Congressman Fred Keller (R-85th, Kreamer, Pa.) talking about the votes on police reform, racial issues, removal of statues and monuments, President Trump's lying, and a wide range of national and local topics. During open phones, we challenged listeners to call in with solution. We talked about black-on-black crime, and a wide range of current topics.

Mark Lawrence  and Joe McGranaghan get called out for arrogantly laughing at callers, for prejudice and a wide range of other ills. We discuss President Donald John Trump, 'sleepy' Joe Biden, the next election, racism, pulling down statues, and on and on...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the current argument against mail-in voting, the feigned concerns about fraud, and the existing issues in our voting system. We also discussed Lawrence's Worthless List of Seven Steps for President Trump's Reelection.' We discussed Black Lives Matters and other related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a vibrant open phones segment talking about taking down the Andrew Jackson statue, Black Lives Matter, socialism, and a wide range of related and ancillary topics associated with protests, BLM, Seattle's CHOP etc, etc.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Point Township police chief Josh VanKirk, discussing the topic of policing today, pushback against some urban police departments, 'defund the police,' training, regional police, myths about police, and his impending retirement. During open phones, we discussed the destruction/removal of monuments, including George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt, the recent pr...

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host a vibrant session of open phones, discussing with many callers, the pandemic, face mask wearing, facts vs. lies, President Trump's rally in Tulsa, the relative safety of that rally and the safety of protests around the world, Aunt Jemima, defund the police, and many more topics.

Selinsgrove Area School District superintendent Dr. Chad Cohrs, talks about how COVID-19 has left them planning for various options for having school this fall. He talked about the parents survey (spoiler: Most parents want in-person education at the school buildings!), and the non-tax increase budget under consideration, the 'George Floyd Challenge' video. He also discussed the petition calling f...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Selinsgrove Area School District superintendent Dr. Chad Cohrs, talking about how COVID-19 has left them planning for various options for having school this fall. He talked about the parents survey (spoiler: Most parents want in-person education at the school buildings!), and the no-tax increase budget under consideration, the 'George Floyd Challenge' video....

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss a 500 signature petition calling for systemic, educational and staffing changes at the Selinsgrove Area School District. The petition authors cite incidents of racism, sexism and other 'isms' in their claim that--we can do better. Joe and others mostly disagree. The rest of the program focused on race, policing and related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Shikellamy superintendent Dr. Jason Bendle, asking him about who school will be conducted this fall, how their budget is falling together and other important education topics. He did discuss race and the current protests. During open phones, we discussed media bias, COVID-19, and how President Donald Trump can claw back and win the election.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interview Dr. G. Terry Madonna, noted pollster, Director, Center for Politics and Public Affairs, Director, Franklin and Marshall College Poll, Professor of Public Affairs, Franklin & Marshall College, on the latest presidential polls, PA residents concerns about COVID-19 vs the Governor, vs. GOP leaders. We also discuss media bias. During open phones, we talk...

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host open phones, talking about coronavirus restrictions, policing issues and 'defund the police.'  We talk to Billy Allred, Union County activist who has been fighting the governor's restrictions.

On The Mark today featured Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interviewing Jilila Parker, Executive Director, Penna. Commission on African American Affairs, talking about the commission, the unrest and protests in Penna. and other racial issues. During open phones, callers helped us dig into the racial and African American topics which are being discussed locally, the protests, crime and solutions...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan open the show talking about Looney Tunes new owner making new episodes with Yosemite Sam without guns, and Elmer Fudd no longer using a firearm. Then we discuss HBO Max pulling 'Gone with the Wind' from it's list of available movies--because it includes depictions of antebellum south. The 90-minutes is filled with people commenting on this.

State house member David Rowe commenting on fellow house members who took control of the house rostrum and speaker's dais Monday, to advance several bills regarding police powers and reform.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Selinsgrove school/Susquehanna University educator Harvey Edwards talking about race in the US right now, the protesters in the US right now and needed changes in our society. Then we talk to state house member David Rowe (R-85th, Lewisburg) about the black democrats who commandeered the state house rostrum Monday and refused to allow the house to be graveled...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host former Montour County D-A Robert Buehner on policing police in the US, the arrests of officers in Minneapolis, the legal ramifications of demonstrations, and many other related topics associated with the death of George Floyd, the riots/looting, demonstrations, rallies and other activities. During open phones, we discussed the cry for 'defunding the police' a...

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host the chamber's monthly 'Financial Friday' talking about new jobless numbers, the closure of Sunbury Textile Mill and helping families on the margin after the pandemic. Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce had his reaction to the good US jobless numbers, and on the pandemic’s ongoing impact on the regional business communi...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan engage in a busy day of discussion regarding the US problem of systemic racism--which Joe and many callers say has been resolved. Many calls, many varying viewpoints.  

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss President Trump's bible photo in Washington and the protesters who were pepper sprayed--not tear gassed--and a wide range of racism and riot/looting topics. We discussed the stimulus  Visa cards which were mailed to Americans.

The complete On The Mark program with Joe McGranaghan & Steve Kusheloff from Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

BERWICK - State Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick) joined WKOK's On The Mark Monday. He says state Republican caucus followed Department of Health and CDC Guidelines after a Republican house member tested positive last week sparking outrage. In addition, Gordner says the state senate was under similar circumstances for a Democratic staffer in March. He also gives his thoughts on mail-in ballot...

The complete On the Mark Program from Monday, June 1st 2020 with Joe McGranaghan and Steve Kusheloff.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro on WKOK's On The Mark talking about his brief investigation of COVID in the Capitol, the legal ramifications of going green, and investigations into nursing homes.