Special Edition

Brian Hughes speaks with John Rosengrant, Executive Director of the NEPA Youth Shelter about their afterschool services for teens and young adults and how you can help out. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with attorney Cathy O’Donnell about the Blankets & Brother Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday Jan 19th at the Kingston Jewish Community Center. Brian speaks with John Duesler from the Pilot...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Prof. Chris Edleson from the University of Mass. Amherst about President Trump’s recent actions in Venezuela. Brian Hughes speaks with Erica Reid, From the Blue Campaign Center for Countering Human Trafficking. Nancy and Jason speak with Dr. Andrea Giamalva, Chief Medical Officer at Experity about the rise in respiratory illness and the latest fl...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Polka musicians John Stevens and Jimmy Sturr about the loss of the legendary John "Stanky" Stankovic, who died on Christmas Day at the age of 89. An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with David Yonki from the LuLac Political Letter about the Top Local Stories of 2025. And an encore of Brian’s interview with Dr. Andrea Kline-Tilford about the need for children to get th...

Brian Hughes speaks with David Yonki from the LuLac Political Letter about the Top Local Stories of 2025. An encore of Brian’s interview with Daniel Packer, author of the new book “Scranton’s Bygone Department Stores” chronicling the history of Scranton Dry Goods, later Oppenheims, and The Globe Store, and the memories of those stores that have lived on for generations. And an encore of Brian’s in...

Brian Hughes speaks with Mike Castellano from the United Way and Sara McDonald from the Lackawanna Area Agency on Aging about the Age Friendly Lackawanna County Team and other programs and services the agencies are collaborating on to benefit senior citizens. An encore of Brian’s interview with Margaret Poe from Transunion on how to be more credit savvy with your purchases. Brian speaks with attor...

Brian Hughes speaks with Anne Shoup, Senior Adviser for Strategic Planning and Projects at Protect Our Care, regarding the potential lapse of American Care Act premium tax credits and its impact on Pennsylvanians. Brian speaks with singer and songwriter and Jessup native Robert Allen Mycko about his song, “Christmas Lights on Church Street”, dedicated to his hometown and named the official Christm...

Brian speaks with John Cardoni from the Scranton Cultural Center about the building’s history, its partnership with Broadway Theatre of Scranton, and their upcoming lineup of shows. Brian Hughes speaks with Daniel Packer, author of the new book “Scranton’s Bygone Department Stores” chronicling the history of Scranton Dry Goods, later Oppenheims, and The Globe Store, and the memories of those store...

Brian Hughes speaks with Liz Fabri from PENNDOT & Rebecca Ryback from the Northeast Highway Safety Program about Winter & Holiday weekend safety on the roads. Brian speaks with Margaret Poe from Transunion about taking control of your credit and finances, especially during the holiday season. Brian speaks with Col. Ted Silvester about the history of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign, and how...

An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Megan Loftus from Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center and Linda Robeson from Family to Family about a recent merger between non profits and their upcoming Thanksgiving Week events. Brian speaks with Lisa Vinciguerro, who discusses her Small Business Saturday event to benefit Guardian Angel Recovery for women. Brian speaks with Kellyn Willi...

An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Tom Fritz, PR Director of the Scranton Santa Parade, coming up on Saturday, Nov 22nd in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Dr. Andrea Kline-Tilford about the need for children to get the flu shot. An encore of Brian’s interview with Angela Bassani and Dillon Lukus Colarossi from United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike Counties about their annual fund driv...

Highlights from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s appearance at the CEO Weinberg Food Bank in Jenkins Township on Thursday, discussing the importance of SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania. Brian Hughes speaks with Tom Fritz, PR Director of the Scranton Santa Parade, coming up on Saturday, Nov 22nd in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Taylor Coppock from Spycloud about improving your cybersecurity...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pa. Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphries about the likely sticker shock Pennsylvanians may experience in the health insurance marketplace. Froggy 101’s Doc and Chewy speak with Bill Brennan about the “Cowboys & Cowgirls” Equines for Freedom 10th Anniversary Hoedown on Saturday, November 8th from 5 to 10pm at Shadowbrook Resort in Tunkhannock....

Brian Hughes speaks with CASA of Lackawanna County Executive Director Joan Peterson and Board Member Lisa Murphy about their organization’s mission of advocating on behalf of children. An encore of Nancy Kman’s interview with Dr. Mona Javery on breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An encore of Brian’s interview with Megan Loftus from Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAule...

Brian Hughes speaks with Megan Loftus from Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center and Linda Robeson from Family to Family about a recent merger between non profits and their upcoming Thanksgiving Week events. An encore of Brian’s interview with Brian Walsh from So Fi about student loan repayment options. Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Dr. Peter Koey from Thomas J...

Nancy Kman speaks with Dr. Mona Javery, founder and Executive Director of “Music Beats Cancer” about breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Brian Hughes speaks with Amy Feldman, Josh Katyl and April Vinciarelli from Northeast Sight Services about their 20th Annual Awards Dinner on Wed Oct 22nd at the Woodlands Inn in Plains Township, and about their services for the visually impa...

Brian Hughes speaks with Dick Smith, Katie Kearney, Kareliz Nin & Melissa Bednar from the Alzheimer's Association about their Walk to End Alzheimers on Saturday Oct 18th at PNC Field in Moosic, as well as new treatments and help for caregivers. Brian speaks with Jazmin Albarran from Seed Your Future about Fall Green Career Week. An encore of Brian’s interview with Douglas Fallbush, Director of Pub...

Brian Hughes speaks with Megan Valkenberg and Brian Boston from Coffee Inclusive about their Blues Brews and BBQ Celebration of Inclusion fundraiser, on Thursday October 16th at the Susquehanna Brewing Company. Brian speaks with Erica Reid from the Department of Homeland Security about efforts to combat human trafficking. An encore of Brian’s interview with Valerie Williams from the Area Health Ed...

Brian Hughes speaks with Valerie Williams from the Area Health Education Center about their 4th Annual Healthcare Career and College Exploration Event on Thursday Oct 2nd at the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City. Brian speaks with Douglas Fallbush, Director of Public Safety and Security at Luzerne County Community College about the school’s new Title 120 Police Academy set to open in the Spring of 202...

Brian Hughes speaks with Danielle Castrigano & Linda Loop about the Rhythms in Recovery Walk & Celebration, coming up on Saturday, September 20th from 10am to 3pm at Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre. Brian speaks with Ingrid Bachus and Laurie Haley from Little Theatre Wilkes Barre about their upcoming presentation of “Disaster”, a musical highlighting the disaster films of the 1970’s, coming up this wee...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about her decision to challenge incumbent Congressman Rob Bresnahan in the 8th Congressional District. An encore of Brian’s interview with Dr. Kristi Funk and breast cancer survivor Nikia Lightfoot about the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer campaign and the difference lifestyle changes can make in the fight against breast ca...

Brian Hughes speaks with John Rosengrant, President & CEO of the NEPA Youth Shelter, about the youth shelter’s mission and the challenges he and the shelter face. Brian speaks with Sarah Simko from the Harding Recreation Committee about their 4th Annual Touch A Truck and Craft Fair on Sunday, Sept 14th at the Exeter Township Municipal Building. Brian speaks with Patrick Kiker, Vice President of th...

Brian Hughes speaks with Dr. Kristi Funk and breast cancer survivor Nikia Lightfoot about the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer campaign and the difference lifestyle changes can make in the fight against breast cancer. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Trooper Anthony Petrosky about Sunny Day Camp. Encores of Brian’s interviews with Dr. Lauren Sanzi about the Hazleton Area Children’s Festival, coming up...

Brian Hughes speaks with Gus Fahey from Valley in Motion about his organization’s upcoming events to promote community involvement. 98.5’s Lissa speaks with Kristen Harris Shomay about the Scranton Light the Night Walk to support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society coming up on Saturday August 23rd at Dunmore High School. Encores of Brian’s interviews with Vala Afshar from Salesforce on artificial Intel...

Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Theresa Mazur, Program Director for the Northeast Pa. Area Health Education Center about the state of health care in Northeast Pa. and their efforts to recruit and train a healthcare workforce. Brian speaks with Dr. Lauren Sanzi about the 2025 Hazleton Area Children’s Festival, coming up on Sunday August 24th at the Hazle Township Community Park. Brian speaks with Mar...

An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak, on its partnership with Luzerne County and its services in helping students. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Britteny & Vicki from the West Pittston Fire Department about their Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser, coming up on Friday August 8th beginning at 6:30pm at Clubhouse 315. Brian speaks with...