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Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a vibrant discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including a call-in from CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk. She talks about the immovable object that is Vladimir Putin. She comments on Pres. Trump or Pres. Biden being stronger against Putin. During open phones, on the same vein, we discuss the Dems vs. GOP likely contributing factors before the invasion, the US role during the invasion and what we should do now.

2/23/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about the Freedom Convoy, Russian Ukraine and COVID vaccine

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan start out discussing the University of Penn swimmer who swept top spots in swim meets over the weekend. We discuss the fairness of this, and a NCAA testosterone testing program. Then CBS' military analyst Jeff McCausland calls in to help us understand the Russian/Ukrainian crisis, the options NATO and other countries have, and the US response.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss President Biden and President Putin's actions, the US role in Europe, the stand off, and the arrests of truckers in Canada. Callers tell Mark and Joe they are stupid.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host Howard Wooldrige, retired police detective, founder & Drug Policy Specialist, COP (Citizens Opposing Prohibition), co-Founder of Law Enforcement Action Partnership, on the ongoing work to reform the marijuana laws in the US, his thoughts on drug addiction, treatment and recovery. We talk about the police, US and PA laws, fighting to impose common sense changes in drug laws, what happens when ‘reefer’ is legal, and we always ask; what about legalizing other drugs. During open phones, we discussed the redistricting proposal and Bob Garrett (GSVCC) talked about the importance of having one congress member for The Valley.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss a possible hate crime shooting of a white mayor candidate by a black man, liberal media, Hillary Clinton v. Pres. Trump, the new Teflon president; Bill and Hillary Clinton, and separation of church and state.

Dr. Chris Gray, founding President, new Erie County Community College of PA, on the ups and downs of starting a new community college in western PA, the FAQ’s he had there, how it is complementing the existing higher education in Erie County, the important niche they fill, the feedback from forward thinking employers, their second semester enrollment, the courses they offer, his familiarity with our Valley’s Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project and how he recognizes the strong advocates here, who were pivotal there.

Mark & Joe talk Durham investigation, Russian collusion and our stupidity.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host CBS News military analyst, US Army Colonel (retired), Gettysburg College adjunct faculty, security/leadership consultant Jeff McCausland. He talks about the US role in the Russian/Ukrainian crisis, Vladimir Putin's actions and motivations, and further analysis. During open phones, we discuss Cong. Lou Barletta's lead in a police, Sen. Doug Mastriano's second place ranking, and the importance Pres. Trump's endorsement in the PA Senate and PA Governor's races. We also discuss the Durham filing from Friday and Chris says Joe and Mark are stupid for believing such stupid lies.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the Super Bowl play, the ads and the halftime show. Then the Special Prosecutor Durham filing indicating Pres. Trump's campaign was spied on.

Mark Lawrence and John Shipman discuss the legacy of 'Sunbury doers,' SPARC, the Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project, Pres. Joe Biden's presidency, Convention of States, and numerous other topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host State Representative David Rowe (R-85th, Lewisburg) who rejects Gov. Wolf's budget, says he'll accept the redistricting proposal, will listen to the legalize marijuana advocates and does not yet support the 'Convention of States.' Then on a vibrant day of open phones focusing on illegal immigration, the US/Mexico border, sanctuary cities, remittances, child abuse vs. corporal punishment, child discipline and electric vehicles.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the HHS plant to use a portion of a $30M federal fund to give clean crack pipes to some addicts. We also discuss the RNC, and Mitch McConnell's rebuke of the RNC's rebuke of several GOP people.  One of our callers advocates for significant physical discipline to help children.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan have a serious talk about who should be our next president. Mark predicts Pres. Trump will be re-elected, but Joe doesn't see it. They pick moderates; Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, and several others. Callers also say Hunter Biden is under investigation and will be found out, and his laptop will be key to his prosecution. Lots of callers advocate for Pres. Trump.

Robert Garrett, President and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Art Thomas, Chairman GSVCC, President Meck-Tech and Diversified Construction Inc., have reaction to the latest US and PA jobless numbers, and the Chamber’s latest activities, events and meetings. Dr. Julie Byerley, President and Dean of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, on the future workforce pipeline, having enough students entering the workforce, why some higher education numbers are dropping, are we headed to a critical shortage and other workforce issues. Dr. Zhiqun Zhu, PhD, Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Department of Political Science, Department of International Relations, Bucknell University, on why a lot of people are saying they don’t want to watch the Olympics now—now that they learned more about China. We discuss why some people can overlook human rights issues, why the IOC is allowing the Olympics to take place, and why is the US attending. We talk about the complex dy

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan talked about the left want to silent Joe Rogan, the entire Joe Rogan discussion in the US, the Canadian trucker protests, and the hypocritical response to this by the left (says Joe!). Also the RNC’s rebukes and ‘legitimate political discourse’ declarations, VP Mike Pence’s remarks and the fabridam.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host open phones, discussing the US Supreme Court nominee, and Pres. Joe Biden's promise that he would nominate a 'black woman' to the high court. Even though Pres. Reagan said he's appoint a woman ot the court, Pres. Biden's promise is viewed as worse. We also discussed Whoopi Goldberg's suspension, and Groundhog Day.

Today we discuss the potential Supreme Court nominee selection process.

We discuss watching the Olympics because it's in China and Neil Young pulling his music from Spotify. 

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley and callers discuss the ICE flights (illegal immigrants being flown to NY and PA airports), and the ongoing crisis at the southern border. We also discuss GDP and other economic news, and the US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer retirement. Several callers and emailers comment on what a terrible job Mark is doing and how bad the show is.