Special Edition

Brian Hughes speaks with Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation about their efforts in collaboration with other non profits to keep Regional and Moses Taylor Hospitals in Scranton open. Brian speaks with Jessup Police Chief Derek Fozard about the borough’s Inaugural National Night Out event, coming up on Saturday August 9th from 6 to 8pm at Jessup Memorial Field...

Brian Hughes speaks with Laura Ryan from the Miller Keystone Blood Center in Pittston about the need for blood donations and their events coming up in August. Brian speaks with Grace Benson about the Annual Fundraiser for Laura’s Hope Rescue, coming up on Saturday August 2nd at the Christy Mathewson Little League Field in Factoryville. Brian speaks with Dr. Sandra Fay , President of the American V...

Brian Hughes speaks with Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak, on its partnership with Luzerne County and its services in helping students. Brian speaks with Emily Socha Kisel and Kimberly Long about an Ovarian Cancer Benefit, coming up on July 27th at McDonnell’s Grove in Carbondale. Brian speaks with Director Dan Nudo from Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre about their youth work...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro on the potential impact of President Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill on Pennsylvanians. Brian Hughes speaks with Karen McClain, Liaison and Coordinator of the Scranton Catholic Charismatic Renewal about their Annual Conference, coming up August 1st thru the 3rd at the University of Scranton. Nancy & Jason speak...

Brian Hughes speaks with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about her attendance at the U..S. Mayor’s Conference in Tampa, Florida, potential cuts to Medicaid, the status of Regional & Moses Taylor hospitals in Scranton, the city’s youth crime initiative, infrastructure, and if she might challenge Rob Bresnahan’s seat in the 8th Congressional District in 2026. An encore of Brian’s interview with Paul D...

Brian Hughes speaks with Darryl Lewis from Rising Tide Wellness about a Health Fair, coming up on Thursday June 26th from 10am to 3pm on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Bob Keefe from E2 about clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania. An encore of Brian’s interview with Mary Kay Pivovarnik, Executive Director of CASA of Wyoming Valley about their child advocacy mission. 98.5’s L...

Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Kay Pivornik from CASA of Wyoming Valley about their advocacy for children. Froggy 101’s Doc speaks with Hazleton Police Officer Jess Surkin about Camp Aspire, for kids 7 to 14 dealing with traumatic life circumstances Brian speaks with Dylan & Nicole from the NEPA Pride Coalition about their Educational Symposium on Friday June 13th at Marywood University. Brian spea...

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Dallas High School grad Sarah Cominsky about false public allegations made by fellow grad Calvin Polachek, who claimed he survived a mass shooting at Dallas High School that never happened. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Jim & Steve from the William Walker Hose Company in Mayfield about their first Craft Fair & Flea Market fundraiser on Saturday June 7th. Brian Hu...

An encore of Brian Hughes’ February interview with Elieen Miller, the mother of Paul Miller, who was killed by a distracted truck driver in 2010 and the driving force behind the Hands Free Law, going into effect in Pa. on June 5th. Brian speaks with Joan Alker from the Center or Children & Families about the potential impact of Medicaid cuts on the health care of rural communities. Nancy & Jason f...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on a variety of topics, ranging from the April fire at the Governor’s residence to possible Medicaid cuts and agriculture. Brian Hughes speaks with Stephanie Hoopes, the National Director of ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed people, and their struggles with affording the basics....

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Hazleton native Luke Bernstein, President & CEO of the Pa. Chamber of Business and Industry on how Pennsylvania can eliminate the “brain drain” and keep young people from leaving Pennsylvania for out of state employment opportunities. Brian Hughes speaks with Brian Walsh from So Fi about tips, advice and steps borrowers of student loans can take following the resumptio...

Brian Hughes speaks with Jenny Morgan about her Recovery Rocks alcohol free Event, coming up on Saturday, May 31st in Moscow. An encore of Brian’s interview with Kathryn Bronsky from the USDA about invasive insect pests. Part 1 of an Audacy Special on the State of Mental Health, featuring an interview with former NFL star Ronnie Lott. Froggy 101’s Doc and Chewy speak with Nicole Ole about her anim...

Brian Hughes speaks with Jessica Brittain, Organizing and Communications Director with Action Together NEPA about the organization’s activism and rallies throughout the area. Brian speaks with Kilber Rubio from Little Theatre Wilkes Barre about their upcoming presentation of “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Brian speaks with Vala Ashfar from Salesforce about the rapid growth of AI among consumers. An encor...

Brian Hughes speaks with Heather Schriner from Special Olympics Pa. Northeast Region about their Cherry Blossom 5K, coming up on Saturday April 26th at Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre. Brian speaks with Nina Sordoni, a candidate for a judicial seat in Wyoming & Sullivan counties about family law, the Wyoming County Prison and the fight against fentanyl. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Wilkes Barre...

Brian Hughes speaks with Jeannine Luby about April being International Humor Month, and her Comedy Fundraiser at the Everhart Museum in Scranton on April 25th. Brian speaks with Brittany Shearer about the Green & Gold Wyoming Area Ice Hockey Alumni Game on April 19th, benefitting Rachel Polacheck, who is dealing with kidney and heart failure. Brian speaks with Hanna Harding from the Peckville A of...

Brian Hughes speaks with Meagan Loftus from Friends of the Poor and Linda Robeson from Family to Family about their Easter Food & Basket Giveaway, coming up on Wednesday April 16th in front of the Scranton Cultural Center. Brian speaks with Andrew Kudasik and Peter Adonizio, Co Chairs for the Friends of Scouting Dinner on Tuesday April 22nd at Mohegan Pennsylvania. An encore of Brian’s February in...

Brian Hughes speaks with Katrina Gentner, founder of Our Brothers Keepers, a foundation that is dedicated to helping addicts, alcoholics, and their families find resources and information so they have a better chance at recovering, and discusses their upcoming events. Brian speaks with Todd Pousley and Shane Powers from Neighborhood NEPA about their work in revitalizing neighborhoods and communiti...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pat Tobin, the Director of the Lackawanna County Tax Assessment Office to answer questions about the county’s reassessment process. Brian Hughes speaks with Melissa Roberts from Wild Women NEPA & Melinda Gilpin from Dress for Success Luzerne County about the Passion to Profit Women’s Small Business Summit, coming up on Sunday March 30th at the Fr...

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro on a variety of topics, from federal cuts to the Dept. of Education to the state looking to hire recently unemployed federal workers. Brian Hughes speaks with Melissa Wassell from LCCC about their student support services. An encore of Brian’s interviews with Amanda Marchegiani from the Northeast Pa. Regional Cancer Inst...