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12/8/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about the release of Brittany Griner, vs. the release of Viktor Bout, or Whelan, or others. LGBTQ vs. others, white vs. black, division vs. unity

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23rd, Loyalsock), on the latest issues in Harrisburg, the radar bill, the big wrap-up of activities in Harrisburg, the impeachment trial starting soon, and the Sen. Gordner vacancy. We talked about how the PA House majority change (may) impact the Senate.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23rd, Loyalsock), on the latest issues in Harrisburg, the radar bill, the big wrap-up of activities in Harrisburg, the impeachment trial starting soon, and the Sen. Gordner vacancy. We talked about how the PA House majority change (may) impact the Senate. During open phones, Lynn Hall participates in a Pearl Harbor history discussion. We also argued about Pres. Trump and Pres. Biden

12/6/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host a vibrant discussion about Stan's call; he says NO to taxpayer funds being used to pay for gender affirming care and surgery. We discuss the US Supreme Court hearing arguments on the free speech/LGBTQ/Graphic Designer case.

12/5/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about an Ohio drag show vs. Proud Boys, Pres. Trumps US Constitution remark and the rights of the unborn

On The Mark with co-host Ben Reichley: Robert Garrett, President, and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Art Thomas, Chairman GSVCC, President Meck-Tech and Diversified Construction Inc., and Aimee Buehner, Bowen Agency Realtor, Chairman-Elect of the GSVCC, with their reaction to the latest US and PA jobless numbers., our discussion on the childcare issues having a big impact on the local economy. We say goodbye to Art as chair (he set a very high bar), and we’ll welcome the woman up to the challenge, Aimee Buehner. www.gsvcc.org During open phones, we discussed the strike at Autoneum in Bloomsburg, the Pres. Biden lobster controversy, US and global energy, and Lance called in about the uselessness of early childhood education.

12/1/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe discuss the Democratic left, lobsters, illegal immigration/asylum seekers, and Nimrod

11/30/22 On The Mark: Mark Lawrence & Joe McGranaghan host an exit interview with PA Senator John Gordner on his legislative legacy, and the work ahead, the process of finding his replacement, and ‘being passed over for PA Senate leadership.’ During open phones, we discussed the rail strike and Marriage Act.

11/30/22 On The Mark: Mark Lawrence & Joe McGranaghan host an exit interview with PA Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick, PA Sen. Majority Whip) on his 30-year legislative legacy, and the work ahead, the process of finding his replacement, and ‘being passed over for PA Senate leadership.’

11/29/22 On The Mark: Joe and Peggy Chamberlain talk about LGBTQ+ issues, Pres. Trump, Pres. Biden, and other national topics

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan open a set of new themes on the show; discussing gun control after a shooting, asking if Pres. Trump has any racist remarks or tendencies, and is Pres. Biden creepy with young girls. A vibrant discussion follows. We also discuss Pres. Biden's 'semi-automatic weapons' comments, Pres. Trump's meeting with Kanye West and a reputed white supremacist. Trump says he was there to give West advice about how to get out of the plummeting popularity spiral he's in now.

11/23/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe wrap up with week arguing about PA pay raises, shootings, the 'Died Suddenly' documentary, redistricting/gerrymandering, and COVID/vax.

11/22/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host Joe Kantz, Chairman, Snyder County Commissioner, North Shore Railroad, and Kevin Hood, Telecommunicator Supervisor, Snyder County, on the CSR 9-1-1 Center, their success, and the importance of 911 telecommunications in general. We talked about their unmet needs, the worker shortage, and we’ll ask ‘what’s next’ in their critical endeavor.  We’ll ask commissioner Kantz about Snyder County government right now, and the opportunities and issues in the county. Then Joe and Mark argue endlessly about Jan. 6, antifa, Pres. Trump, Pres. Biden and the debacle with Dems taking over in Harrisburg with dead members

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue politics, presidents, and the many investigations the GOP can't wait to start in Washington. Republicans say they'll be probing the real origin of COVID-19, Hunter Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Adam  Schiff's behavior, the US pullout of Afghanistan, and the US/Southern Border/Immigration debacle.

Topics included Pres. Trump, the democrats, the GOP, McCarthy, Pelosi, Trump, abortion, democracy, Republic, and Steve's good manners.

11/16/22 On The Mark: Joe and Steve Kusheloff argue about Pres. Trump's run for president, and Joe's distain for Trump

Joe McGranaghan and Steve Kusheloff discuss the latest national and local issues, and the mid-term elections, abortion, election security and Pres. Trump's big announcement.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan start to wind down the election response with words about what voters really, which seems to be less extreme positions, fewer MAGA candidates, fewer Pres. Trump candidates, fewer restrictions on abortion and better government.

Mark Lawrence & Ben Reichley host two GOP strategists and ask, 'What's wrong with the GOP...they can't win?' 8:35am: Charlie Gerow, CEO of Quantum Communications, GOP strategist, former PA gubernatorial candidate, with a recap of some the PA election outcomes, the close margin in the state house balance of power, and his forecast for the state politics in 2023-24. 9:15 Jeffrey Lord. Author and political strategist, GOP aide in state house and US House and Senate, with his analysis to the U.S. election results and 2024 strategies. We’ll have to ask the Pres. Trump/DeSantis feud and GOP prospects for taking back the White House.

11/8/22 On The Mark: Mark Lawrence & Joe McGranaghan host Brantley Gasaway, Professor of Religious Studies, Bucknell University, calls in with his insights on the political division in the US, the bitter mid-term election battles, and  ‘Christian Nationalist’ movement that is an integral part of the conversation about gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano’s (R) campaign. We got his view of conservative’s glomming onto the Christian theme, but not necessarily throwing their full support behind candidate Sen. Mastriano and other far right candidates. We talked about the political battle between religion and evil, far right and far left candidates, and why the electorate is so glad to pick sides. During open phones, we continued our conversation about religion and politics, Sen. Mastriano, Dr. Oz' Muslim faith, Josh Shapiro's Jewish faith, Gov. Rendell (Jewish) and Milton Shapp (Jewish).