Newsradio 1070 Wkok

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host State Representative David Rowe (R-85th, Lewisburg) talking about the Gov. Tom Wolf impeachment legislation, a constitutional amendment to limit emergency declarations, and other legislative efforts. He spoke of the widespread adversity to Gov. Tom Wolf's COVID-19 mitigation measures. During open phones, we discussed Joe Biden, President Donald Trump, Governor Tom Wolf, and other topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about the governors latest mitigation efforts, the restrictions on bars, and restaurants, telework and other steps. We also talked about Joe Biden's declining number of appearances, and the presidential race in general. We talked about Biden's declining speech, but that was widely refuted.  

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Susan Mathias, CEO of Transitions of PA, on the effectiveness of most PFAs, the hundreds of women who asked for and received relief with a PFA. We talked about violence, safety, education and society. During open phones, we discussed the dismantling of the Francis Scott Key statue, the problem with the Star Spangled Banner, race relations, BLM, white pride, White Supremacy, the word 'squaw,' and more.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Robert Buehner, Retired Montour County District Attorney, current volunteer Assistant District Attorney in Montour County, Judicial District 26 Special Hearing Officer, adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Westminster College, and municipal police educator, on the legal questions which arise following the recent shooting in Snyder County. We’ll talked about the investigative work of a DA at a crime scene, the good-the bad-and the ugly regarding PFA’s, and citizen involvement in law enforcement. During open phones, we talked about Wenger's Grocery Outlet and the many people who say they won't shop there, the many people who say they'll start, and the parade.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Bob Garrett. We talk about the latest jobless numbers, the work of the chamber and how the unemployed and underemployed people in the Valley can find work. Then during open phone, we talked about media objectivity, Wall Street Journal, Financial Friday, COVID-19, November 4 election, Democrats are Marxists, and many other partisan discussions.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss religion and politics with callers, emailers and texters. We talked about President Trump, COVID-19, schools, Texas convention, and which God is really in charge.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue varying perspectives on this nation's past, and the progress being made right now.  White privilege, racism, Tuskegee Airmen, BLM, protests, statues, and a wide range of related topics are discussed.

State Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick) talks about the PA Supreme Court decision upholding the governor's emergency declarations, police reform, and the prospects for in-school classes, sports, and other activities this fall.  

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan are back after a week off, and started out hosting PA State Senator John Gordner (R27th, Berwick) talking about the PA Supreme Court decision rejecting the joint resolution on Governor Tom Wolf's emergency declarations, the COVID impact on school, sports, testing, and many other topics. Sen. Gordner talked about many legislative measures pending or passed in Harrisburg. During open phones, we discussed tearing down monuments to confederate soldiers, including two markers in Fulton County.

Congressman Fred Keller calls the WKOK live telephone talkshow On The Mark, to discuss a wide range of national and local topics.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host US Congressman Fred Keller (R-85th, Kreamer, Pa.) talking about the votes on police reform, racial issues, removal of statues and monuments, President Trump's lying, and a wide range of national and local topics. During open phones, we challenged listeners to call in with solution. We talked about black-on-black crime, and a wide range of current topics.

Mark Lawrence  and Joe McGranaghan get called out for arrogantly laughing at callers, for prejudice and a wide range of other ills. We discuss President Donald John Trump, 'sleepy' Joe Biden, the next election, racism, pulling down statues, and on and on...

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the current argument against mail-in voting, the feigned concerns about fraud, and the existing issues in our voting system. We also discussed Lawrence's Worthless List of Seven Steps for President Trump's Reelection.' We discussed Black Lives Matters and other related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host a vibrant open phones segment talking about taking down the Andrew Jackson statue, Black Lives Matter, socialism, and a wide range of related and ancillary topics associated with protests, BLM, Seattle's CHOP etc, etc.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Point Township police chief Josh VanKirk, discussing the topic of policing today, pushback against some urban police departments, 'defund the police,' training, regional police, myths about police, and his impending retirement. During open phones, we discussed the destruction/removal of monuments, including George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt, the recent protests, Antifa, facists, communists, riots, looting, the President's rally, America's slow push for progress, our current 'growth spurt' and many related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host a vibrant session of open phones, discussing with many callers, the pandemic, face mask wearing, facts vs. lies, President Trump's rally in Tulsa, the relative safety of that rally and the safety of protests around the world, Aunt Jemima, defund the police, and many more topics.

Selinsgrove Area School District superintendent Dr. Chad Cohrs, talks about how COVID-19 has left them planning for various options for having school this fall. He talked about the parents survey (spoiler: Most parents want in-person education at the school buildings!), and the non-tax increase budget under consideration, the 'George Floyd Challenge' video. He also discussed the petition calling for more race related discussions, changes, policies, and training.  

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Selinsgrove Area School District superintendent Dr. Chad Cohrs, talking about how COVID-19 has left them planning for various options for having school this fall. He talked about the parents survey (spoiler: Most parents want in-person education at the school buildings!), and the no-tax increase budget under consideration, the 'George Floyd Challenge' video. He also discussed the petition calling for more race related discussions, changes, policies, and training. During open phones, the Governor COVID-19 actions, the presidential campaign and other topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss a 500 signature petition calling for systemic, educational and staffing changes at the Selinsgrove Area School District. The petition authors cite incidents of racism, sexism and other 'isms' in their claim that--we can do better. Joe and others mostly disagree. The rest of the program focused on race, policing and related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Shikellamy superintendent Dr. Jason Bendle, asking him about who school will be conducted this fall, how their budget is falling together and other important education topics. He did discuss race and the current protests. During open phones, we discussed media bias, COVID-19, and how President Donald Trump can claw back and win the election.