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Mark Lawrence and guest co-host John Shipman interview Bucknell University Political Science professor Scott Meinke, on the town halls last night, the 'road to the White House' for the candidates, the issues with the US electoral system (mail in balloting primarily), and other related political, election related topics. During open phones, we got an ultra-brief comment about Convention of States, but otherwise talked about Pres. Trump vs. Joe Biden, and related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan greet PA State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23rd, Williamsport), talking about election safety and security, mail-in voting, PA's COVID-19 response, and a wide range of other critical PA issues. During open phones, we continued the COVID, mail-in voting discussion.

Andrea Bertram, Operations Director of Women’s Health and Cancer Services, Evangelical Community Hospital, on the impact of the pandemic on breast cancer screenings and the impact on the operation of the Thrya M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health, hospital safety and patient safety, and the importance of annual mammograms. We’ll discuss the importance of early detection, and comprehensive women’s health care.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss candidate Biden's remarks; waiting until he is elected to discuss packing the court. Also talked about, Judge Amy Coney Barrett hearings, President Trump's remarks and recovery, fracking and abortion.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan have a vibrant discussion about the winners and losers, lies and misstatements, and dodged questions from the previous night's Vice Presidential debate.  A wide range of calls, texts and emails were part of this discussion, plus we played several excerpts of the debate.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the latest revelations regarding the Obama/Clinton investigation of candidate Donald Trump. Plus other timely topics.

Marv Rudnitsky, Selinsgrove, attorney, founder and retired partner Rudnitsky, Hackman and Potter Law Group, active contributor to the work of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and American Bar Association, former educator Sigmund Weis School of Business, on the US Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. We’ll discuss the hearings this month, efforts to delay the hearings, how long they may go and if results of the election will impact the hearings, or the US Senate vote. We’ll ask about big issues that may make it to the court; abortion related cases, Obamacare, election disputes, etc. What about the many possible scenarios for a conservative court, Dem or GOP Pres., Dem or GOP Senate and a Dem house…how does all this interplay with packing the court. We’ll ask what impact packing the court may have on the sitting justices—are they as likely to be as extreme if their views are prompting the naming of more justices.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host noted pollster Dr. G. Terry Madonna talking about the impact of the President's COVID hospitalization, the debate last week and the President's path to the White House. During open phones, we discussed the spread of COVID-19 in the White House, the coverage of the President's hospitalizations and doctor news conferences, and other topics as assigned.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley enjoy the following show: 8:30am to 9:10am: Robert Garrett, President and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, on the latest jobless numbers, the local unemployment rates, the shining spots in the local economy, and why some people choose to not work. We ask about chamber activities and events this month. 8:32am to 8:58am: Gene Barr, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.  He joins our employment numbers discussion, and recaps the #WhyIWearIt campaign and the ‘Bringing PA Back’ initiative, and the big liability issues arising because of the pandemic. 9:15am: Leonard Steinhorn, CBS News Political Analyst, Professor of Communication and History, American University, author, founding editor of PunditWire, on the big debate this week, the presidential campaign, the deep political divisions in the US now, and the phenomenon of President Donald Trump’s presidency. 9:36am: Open phones, we discuss President Trump's COVID diagnosis, and discu

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan continue taking calls about Tuesday's presidential debate, and the stark differences between Pres. Trump and VP Joe Biden.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about the outcomes of the presidential debate the night before. Joe says no one won, Mark says Biden won because of Pres. Trump's 70+ interruptions and Joe looked right at the camera. Callers had a divergent list of views.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a vibrant session of open phones with callers talking about tonight's debate, President Trumps many shortcomings and his accomplishments, Joe Biden's many shortcomings and accomplishments, and why each should be reelected or elected.   Ballot issues, US Supreme Court, and many more hot button issues were discussed.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan are back together. We host David Rowe, State Representative (R-85th, Lewisburg) asking him about Gov. Wolf's remarks lately, the vetoes, the court decisions, and his many legislative activities and priorities. During open phones, we discussed the President's taxes in the NYT, and the nomination controversy regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host noted Williamsport trial lawyer and judicial leader Clifford Rieders talking about US Supreme Court balance, 'packing the court' and why can't all justices agree on what is constitutional. During open phones, we discussed the Hunter Biden accusations, Pres. Trump's US Supreme Court nomination, and other related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a call from Snyder County Commissioner Joe Kantz, talking about several million dollars in federal funding available from the US CARES grants--for Snyder County businesses, non-profit groups and veterans groups. During open phones, we argued about Hunter Biden's money from Russia, Joe Biden's corruption, President Trump's behavior, words and actions, and other issues of the day.

On The Mark with Joe McGranaghan in-studio, and Mark Lawrence at the Susquehanna Valley Mall for the Geisinger/Family Practice Center/Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way/SVM free drive-through flu shot opportunity. 8:32am: Emily Dale, Wellness Specialist, Geisinger Health Plan, at the SVM with Mark Lawrence, with an overview of the free flu-shot opportunity, and why a flu-shot might be more important this year. 9:06am: Benjamin Williard, Chief Financial Officer, Family Practice Center, on the new SVM facility, and on the overlap of COVID and flu seasons—why you don’t want COVID and flu at the same time. Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108th, Sunbury) talked to us about the flu-shots, and being called back into session for the legislative override votes in Harrisburg.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan are back together, hosting State Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick) talking about the Governor's veto of high school sports legislation, other pending legislation, court fights, and other legislative issues. During open phones, we discussed the legacy of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the political fight regarding her replacement.