Special Edition

Special Edition with WILK's Sue Henry  January 20 and 21: Insight into the community service projects of the Leadership Wilkes-Barre class of 2018; an interview with John Hersker of Flashback Cinema regarding a movie series regarding the 80th anniversary of the F.M. Kirby Center and an interview with Dr. Ruth about her book, "Stay or Go: Dr. Ruth's Rules for Relationships." 

January 13 and 14: A discussion with Gary Tennis, former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs regarding the state's opioid addiction crisis; coverage of the Boy Scouts of America's "Merit Badge College" in Wilkes-Barre and an interview with Sara Zaske about her book, "Achtung Baby," looking at the way Germans raise their children.

Special Edition with WILK's Sue Henry January 6 and 7: An interview with Pennsylvania State Rep. Aaron Kaufer about welfare reform legislation he's introduced; a discussion with author Gregory Wrightstone about his book, "Inconvenient Facts," which questions global warming and predictions from mentalist Kreskin about 2018.

December 30 and 31: Review of 2017 with a recap of the inauguration of President Trump; an interview with Ben Bradlee Jr., who is writing a book about the election with Luzerne County residents as the subjects and an interview with former WNEP TV anchor, producer and reporter, Marisa Burke.  

December 23 and 24: An interview with U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta about tax cut legislation; acting Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman discusses money saving tips for seniors on their automobile insurance and an interview with abuse prevention specialist Nancy Martin with ideas on how women can avoid harassment situations.

December 16 and 17: An interview with Charles Brandt, author of “I Hear You Paint Houses” about Russell Buffalino, an NEPA mafia figure thought responsible for the hit on Jimmy Hoffa; holiday lending hints from Katrina Boyer of the Department of Banking and Securities about predatory holiday lending and an interview with IRA Mehlman, of the Federation of American Immigration Reform.

December 9 and 10: A discussion with local principals of a CBD oil distributorship on the benefits of cannabinoid oils; a talk with Dr. Edward Scahill, who signed a letter of support for the Trump tax cuts and an interview with Tina Brown, author of “The Vanity Fair Diaries.”

November 25 and 26: An interview with Scranton psychologist Lauren Hazzouri about an empowerment event in Scranton on Dec. 1; a discussion with U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey about tax cut legislation and a discussion with National Review contributor Dr. Victor Davis Hansen regarding international affairs.  

November 18 and 19: Highlights from former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s remarks at a health symposium at Geisinger in Danville; a discussion with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro about the ongoing opioid problem in Northeast Pennsylvania; an interview with Cara Drinan about her book on Juvenile Justice reform, “The War on Kids: How American Juvenile Justice Lost Its Way.”

December 2 and 3:  Coverage of the Family Service Association lecture on opioids featuring speaker Alexis Johnson; a discussion with NBC reporter Jeff Rossen about his book, “Rossen to the Rescue” and a talk with Chris Matthews about his book, “Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit.”

November 11 and 12: A discussion with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey; an interview with Christopher Scalia, son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, about his new book, “Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith and a Life Well Lived,” and hints on better eating with Dr. Aaron Carroll, author of “The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully.”

October 28 and 29: A tour of all the haunted attractions in Wilkes-Barre with the Luzerne County Historical Society and their annual ghost tour; a discussion about marijuana legalization with program director of the organization High Sobriety, Joe Schrank and a discussion with author Liza Mundy about her new book, “Code Girls.”

November 4 and 5: A discussion with U.S. Rep. Tom Marino of the 10th District about support for controversial legislation that derailed his bid for drug czar; an interview with Dr. Perry Meadows of Geisinger Health System about the ongoing opioid crisis and a talk with Stephen Eide of the Manhattan Institute  about his Rust Belt Report.

October 21 and 22: A tour of Wilkes-Barre’s historic Hollenback Cemetery focusing on Revolutionary War veterans; an interview with Luzerne County Manager David Pedri about the budget and a discussion with Alzheimer’s advocate Kim Campbell, wife of singer Glen Campbell, about her work and appearance in Scranton.

A trip to the exhibition at the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University featuring the works of Andy Warhol; highlights from East Coast Paracon in Scranton featuring a past life regression session and an interview with a psychic medium and an interview with Marc Goldberg, author of the book, "Let Dogs Be Dogs."   Special Edition with WILK's Sue Henry

June 24 and 25: An interview with former Wilkes-Barre School Board member Dr. Mark Schiowitz of the group Save Our Schools about the possibility of neighborhood schools instead of a mega-school planned for Plains; a preview of the Briggs Farm Blues Festival in Nescopek and part two of Wilkes-Barre Councilman Tony Brook’s tour of historic parts of the city.

June 10 and 11: The latest on a United Way initiative that encourages parents to “tag in” on summer reading with their kids, a check in with Pennsylvania State Senator John Yudichak regarding pension reform in the state and the thoughts of an author Rick Hess about education reform and his book, “Letters to a Young Education Reformer.”

June 3 and 4: Coverage of Hanover Township’s Heritage Day at Hanover Green Cemetery; an interview with Mike Minor, Team USA World Champion Para Snowboarder from Waymart and a discussion with several doctors from the #Hadenough event, held at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, focusing on the opioid epidemic.

May 27 and 28: Coverage of the kickoff of Young People in Recovery in Wilkes-Barre, an interview with Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and a discussion with state Representative Aaron Kaufer about a welfare reform hearing held in Luzerne County.

June 3 and 4: A look at the historical Hanover Green Cemetery, interviews from the #hadenough event held at Geisinger Commonwealth Medical School, bringing together experts and audience members to discuss opioid addiction. ?

May 20 and 21: An interview with one of the principles of the new Young People in Recovery group forming in Wilkes-Barre; a discussion about the opening of Camp Kelly, the former Camp St. Andrew by United Neighborhood Centers and a talk about retirement planning with the author of a new book.

Coverage of the 29th annual Teen Symposium on the Holocaust in Scranton, including interviews with two survivors of the German concentration camps as well as a former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who was a liberator.

A discussion of services available for those who served in combat with Joseph May, counselor at The Vet Center of Scranton.  An interview with Val Digiorgio, chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. And, and interview with Cathy Scott, one of the authors of “The Crime Book.”

This week on Special Edition with Sue Henry, coverage of a Luzerne County sexual assault awareness event, a trip to the Luzerne County 911 Center during its open house and an interview with author Ben Bradlee Jr. who is penning a book about Luzerne County's role in the election of President Donald Trump.

A visit to the dedication of the new Miner's Memorial in Wilkes-Barre, a discussion about ethics with the Society of Professional Journalists and a discussion about getting the most out of retirement.