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Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host the PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro talking about his cursory investigation of COVID in the Capitol, the extensions of the governor's 'state of emergency' declarations, the legal ramifications of 'going green,' price gouging, and running for governor. During open phones, we discussed to 'mask or not to mask' and other timely topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host State Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108th, Sunbury) on the state house member who tested positive for COVID-19 and we asked about the subsequent controversy. During open phones, we discussed voter fraud from mail in ballots and concluded there is no evidence of mail in voting fraud. Other COVID and related topics came up on the show.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Watsontown dentist Dr. Carl Jenkins, on the impact of COVID-19 on his practice and his patients. We talked about a scarcity of PPE, the limits on his practice during the 'yellow' mitigation phase, and many aspects of his safety and sanitation protocols. During open phones, we discussed Joe Biden's latest gaff, and his dilemma finding the right black female vi...

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley interview US Senator Bob Casey (D-US Sen. Pa.) on his work trying to bolster SNAP, what can survive of the $3T new HEROES bill, help for farmers, SNAP, and children, the slow response by the Trump White House, and all the many issues with COVID-19. During open phones we discussed Sen. Casey, Dr. Jennifer Rager-Kay, and concerns about fraud during mail in voting. We d...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host US Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9th, Dallas, Pa.) talking about the $3 trillion congressional proposal passed in the house recently, the mail-in voting fraud discussed by President Trump, the issues with coronavirus mitigation in PA and other related topics. During open phones we discuss Cong. Meuser's remarks, especially mail in balloting and fraud, Governor Wo...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the President's use of hydroxy, his successes and failures during the pandemic, firing IG's, and funeral home distancing.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a vibrant session of open phones, talking about the President's BMI, his use of hydroxychloroquine, and firing IGs. We discussed the Facebook post by Dr. Jennifer Rager-Kay regarding shooting anyone who would get near her child without a facemask.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Bucknell political science professor Scott Meinke, on how the COVID-19 response has become political, and how most people still favor a measured, government ordained slow roll-out of economic activity. During open phones, we discuss the pandemic, Trump administrator, Inspector General firing and many other related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley interview Samantha Pearson (Radio Free Lewisburg, Walk it! Bike it! Lewisburg, Lewisburg Neighborhoods) to do some information hygiene and myth busting. Then during open phones, we discuss Dr. Rachel Levine's mother, her being transgender and the unknowable number of people who have recovered from COVID-19.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interview Robert Buehner Jr., former District Attorney in Montour County, on the counties, DA's and sheriffs who won't enforce or comply with Gov. Tom Wolf's COVID-19 mitigation orders. He talked about the legality, the obligation and the opportunity of DA's to prosecute or stand down on the Governor's order. During open phones, we talked about the pandemic, Pres....

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a raucous session of open phones, talking about Governor Tom Wolf's remarks Monday calling certain county leaders 'cowards' and ordering sanctions for counties who don't stay red until he says. We also discuss Pres. Trump's exchange with a reporter Monday afternoon.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host State Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick, PA Senate Majority Whip), asking him about sheriffs and counties defying Gov. Tom Wolf's non-essential business shutdown orders, pending legislation, what his constituents should do, and other related topics. During open phones we discussed NBC Meet the Press deceptive editing of the US Attorney General William Bar...

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley hosted the following guests: -- Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce with his reaction to the 14.5% US jobless rate. He talked about the ‘Yellow Phase’ impact on businesses and the chamber. -- Dr. Wendy Lynne Lee, Bloomsburg University, Professor, Department of Philosophy, Bloomsburg University, on parts of The Valley moving...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Snyder County Commissioner Chairman Joe Kantz on the reopening of Snyder County government, his view on the state's pandemic response, and his call for participation in the National Day of Prayer. During open phones, we discussed misinformation, information hygiene, and facts about coronavirus and COVID-19.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host the Union County Coroner to discuss the Union County death reported in the latest numbers from the state. He talked about that case, his one other case, and the broad statewide discussion about cause of death in the COVID numbers. During open phones we talked about China, what the COVID-19 really is doing to the economy, meat shortages and other related topic...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a 90-minute open phones session, with calls about the Joe Biden sexual assault allegation, the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home and partial business shutdown, and related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interview, and discuss COVID-19 with US Congressman Fred Keller (R-12, Kreamer, Pa.). We talked about Cong. Keller's federal prison accountability act, his view on President Trump's criticism of former Pres. George W. Bush's call for national unity, and a wide range of other timely topics. During open phones, we talked about the pandemic and why we can't open barb...

Mark Lawrence and  Ben Reichley host on the newsline: Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce on how The Valley is faring and how we might flourish in the future. Micah Miner, General Manger, National Beef Hummels Wharf, on disruptions in the food supply chain and the Monday’s big milk give-away sponsored by National Beef, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Wa...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Shikellamy superintendent Dr. Jason Bendle on the graduation options, online learning, rural internet problems, cost savings, staffing, a typical day now, talk of federal help, next years budget and a one million dollar deficit, President Trump's interest in reopening schools, how they test students, conduct school board meetings, and avoiding the summer slid...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the CNN story about the allegations by Tara Reade, that Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. We also argued about the remarks of PA Senator Gene Yaw (R-23rd, Williamsport) about COVID-19 being less severe than the flu.  And related coronavirus discussions.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host State Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver on the state's COVID-19 response, the governor's lack of transparency, and many related topics. She discussed unemployment compensation, budget deficit, and other topics. During open phones, we discussed Joe Biden's latest corroborating evidence of a sexual assault, main stream media, President Donald Trump, China, t...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan, host State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23rd, Williamsport) on the lack of transparency in the governor's waiver program, and his thought that The Valley shouldn't be at stay-at-home, or partial business shutdown.  During open phones we discussed VP Biden and the media's lack of interest in the sexual assault allegations.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host US Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa. Sen), on his view on the best way to restart the state, his ‘PA Starts Up Safely’ plan.  We talked about his plan to restart the state’s economy ASAP, get more testing and keep working with the governor to get PA out of the yellow and into the green. During open phones, we discussed the plan of Sen. Toomey, the Pres. Trump ultraviole...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a session of open phones which was dominated by the governor's new 'red light' yellow light' green light' rules for each part of the state.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a vibrant session of open phones, with conversation about COVID-19, the governor, secretary of health Dr. Rachel Levine, and we receive a call-in from State House member Kurt Masser (R-107th, Elysburg) about his impassioned speech on the house floor.