The Center Square

Pennsylvania in Focus

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The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Pennsylvania from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.

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The Center Square

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Latest episode

Jan 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 17: Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities 01.07.2022

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Mastriano rally focuses on opioid crisis, harsher penalties for Pennsylvania fentanyl dealers. Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities. Pennsylvania poised to join EMS grouping, lessening barriers for workers. Support this podcast: https:/...

5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania's economic recovery: some progress, but poor compared to other states 28.06.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest economic numbers in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 16: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn 24.06.2022

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn. Pennsylvania's economic recovery sees some progress, but poor compared to other states. Pennsylvania higher ed bets on funding formula to force more cash from the legislature. Pennsylvania mulls the en...

5 Minute Focus: Rising Prices in Pennsylvania and Suggested Solutions 21.06.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rise of food and energy prices and the suggested short-term solutions in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 15: Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud 17.06.2022

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: With food and energy prices high, few short-term solutions, Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud, Pennsylvania's difficult shift for funding roads, & Beer delivery issues reflect a distributor monopoly problem in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podca...

5 Minute Focus: Real Wages Falling in Pennsylvania 14.06.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a report stating the working class is getting hit the hardest by falling real wages in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 14: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high 10.06.2022

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high. Pennsylvania pedestrian deaths up 20%; bigger cars, road design at issue. Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars 'unauditable'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...

5 Minute Focus: Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise' 07.06.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a survey of business leaders in Pennsylvania that highlights a pessimistic outlook on the economy and little reason for optimism. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

Episode 13: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track 03.06.2022

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track. Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise'. IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

5 Minute Focus: Report says Pennsylvania Relying too much on Short-Term Federal Funds 31.05.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the report that says Pennsylvania is relying too much on short-term federal funds for long-term expenses. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 12: Fiscal office says there is a 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy 27.05.2022

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's GOP Senate primary between Oz, McCormick goes to a recount. Fiscal office: A 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy. Report: Pennsylvania's pandemic spending sets up a 'fiscal cliff'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...

5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania eyes a hydrogen hub – and the billions of federal cash that come with it 24.05.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the bipartisan effort to make Pennsylvania a hydrogen hub. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 11: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day 20.05.2022

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day. Pennsylvania primaries: Trump-backed Mastriano for governor, hopeful Senate Democrat Fetterman win. Pennsylvania third for drug overdose deaths nationally. Support this podcas...

5 Minute Focus: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills 17.05.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the increasing gas and energy prices in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 10: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills 13.05.2022

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills. Pennsylvania funding for education up 40 percent since 2000. Policy summary of Republican candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....

5 Minute Focus: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate 10.05.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senator. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 9: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate 06.05.2022

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. Pennsylvania moratorium loophole nets $45M in oil and gas revenue. Strong Pennsylvania tax collection revenue; partisan divide on the economy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

5 Minute Focus: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator 03.05.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 8: Democrats & Republicans both claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes 29.04.2022

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania governor. Democrats, Republicans claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes. State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsy...

5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80% 26.04.2022

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the conversation Pennsylvania legislators are having as they may look to expand the film tax credit by almost 80% in the state. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Episode 7: Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties 22.04.2022

Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80%. Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties: a rural and urban divide. Despite opposition, Pennsylvania Medicaid contracts keep unionization language. Commonwealth Foundation disputes Pennsylvania public union membership numbers. Despite its setbacks, carbon capture may come to Pennsylvania. Support this podcas...

5 Minute Focus: Will Pennsylvania Continue to Impose an Inheritance Tax? 19.04.2022

Get caught up to date on the discussions of the inheritance tax and it's impact on citizens in Pennsylvania. Today, the Commonwealth receives about $1.2 billion in revenue with an inheritance tax that ranges from 4.5% to 15% and affects all inherited wealth. Pennsylvania is one of only six states that still has an inheritance tax, and with no exclusions that limit when the tax is applied. Support...

Episode 6: Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate 15.04.2022

Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate. Pennsylvania inheritance tax: a $1.2 billion burden. Report: Pennsylvania No. 38 in economic momentum. Marijuana legalization bills make progress in Pennsylvania General Assembly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

5 Minute Focus: Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency 12.04.2022

Get caught up to date on the report that shows little transparency in tax subsidies in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 5: Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency 08.04.2022

Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency. Bill would end Pennsylvania public university property tax exemptions. With $1.7 billion in ARPA funds, $75 million could go to Pennsylvania economic development Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

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