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Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interview Dr. G. Terry Madonna, noted pollster, Director, Center for Politics and Public Affairs, Director, Franklin and Marshall College Poll, Professor of Public Affairs, Franklin & Marshall College, on the latest presidential polls, PA residents concerns about COVID-19 vs the Governor, vs. GOP leaders. We also discuss media bias. During open phones, we talked about the Selinsgrove 'George Floyd Challenge' video and what Pres. Trump would have to do to 'claw back' into leading in the polls.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host open phones, talking about coronavirus restrictions, policing issues and 'defund the police.'  We talk to Billy Allred, Union County activist who has been fighting the governor's restrictions.

On The Mark today featured Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interviewing Jilila Parker, Executive Director, Penna. Commission on African American Affairs, talking about the commission, the unrest and protests in Penna. and other racial issues. During open phones, callers helped us dig into the racial and African American topics which are being discussed locally, the protests, crime and solutions being sought at every level of government.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan open the show talking about Looney Tunes new owner making new episodes with Yosemite Sam without guns, and Elmer Fudd no longer using a firearm. Then we discuss HBO Max pulling 'Gone with the Wind' from it's list of available movies--because it includes depictions of antebellum south. The 90-minutes is filled with people commenting on this.

State house member David Rowe commenting on fellow house members who took control of the house rostrum and speaker's dais Monday, to advance several bills regarding police powers and reform.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Selinsgrove school/Susquehanna University educator Harvey Edwards talking about race in the US right now, the protesters in the US right now and needed changes in our society. Then we talk to state house member David Rowe (R-85th, Lewisburg) about the black democrats who commandeered the state house rostrum Monday and refused to allow the house to be graveled into session. During open phones, we spoke about the race issues that are being argued in the US, and the latest developments regarding COVID-19.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host former Montour County D-A Robert Buehner on policing police in the US, the arrests of officers in Minneapolis, the legal ramifications of demonstrations, and many other related topics associated with the death of George Floyd, the riots/looting, demonstrations, rallies and other activities. During open phones, we discussed the cry for 'defunding the police' and other related demands.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host the chamber's monthly 'Financial Friday' talking about new jobless numbers, the closure of Sunbury Textile Mill and helping families on the margin after the pandemic. Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce had his reaction to the good US jobless numbers, and on the pandemic’s ongoing impact on the regional business community.   Joanne Troutman, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, on struggling families, and the consortium of helps available. During open phones, we discussed Drew Brees’ apology, systematic racism in the US, how we should all speak out as anti-racist and ask our friends to do the same.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan engage in a busy day of discussion regarding the US problem of systemic racism--which Joe and many callers say has been resolved. Many calls, many varying viewpoints.  

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss President Trump's bible photo in Washington and the protesters who were pepper sprayed--not tear gassed--and a wide range of racism and riot/looting topics. We discussed the stimulus  Visa cards which were mailed to Americans.

The complete On The Mark program with Joe McGranaghan & Steve Kusheloff from Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

BERWICK - State Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick) joined WKOK's On The Mark Monday. He says state Republican caucus followed Department of Health and CDC Guidelines after a Republican house member tested positive last week sparking outrage. In addition, Gordner says the state senate was under similar circumstances for a Democratic staffer in March. He also gives his thoughts on mail-in balloting for Tuesday's primary, and a possible extension of Governor Tom Wolf's emergency declaration on COVID-19.

The complete On the Mark Program from Monday, June 1st 2020 with Joe McGranaghan and Steve Kusheloff.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro on WKOK's On The Mark talking about his brief investigation of COVID in the Capitol, the legal ramifications of going green, and investigations into nursing homes.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host the PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro talking about his cursory investigation of COVID in the Capitol, the extensions of the governor's 'state of emergency' declarations, the legal ramifications of 'going green,' price gouging, and running for governor. During open phones, we discussed to 'mask or not to mask' and other timely topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host State Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108th, Sunbury) on the state house member who tested positive for COVID-19 and we asked about the subsequent controversy. During open phones, we discussed voter fraud from mail in ballots and concluded there is no evidence of mail in voting fraud. Other COVID and related topics came up on the show.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Watsontown dentist Dr. Carl Jenkins, on the impact of COVID-19 on his practice and his patients. We talked about a scarcity of PPE, the limits on his practice during the 'yellow' mitigation phase, and many aspects of his safety and sanitation protocols. During open phones, we discussed Joe Biden's latest gaff, and his dilemma finding the right black female vice presidential running mate. Also. we discussed Dr. Rachel Levine as a transgender person, and COVID-19.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley interview US Senator Bob Casey (D-US Sen. Pa.) on his work trying to bolster SNAP, what can survive of the $3T new HEROES bill, help for farmers, SNAP, and children, the slow response by the Trump White House, and all the many issues with COVID-19. During open phones we discussed Sen. Casey, Dr. Jennifer Rager-Kay, and concerns about fraud during mail in voting. We discussed the lack of numbers in PA of people who have recovered.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host US Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9th, Dallas, Pa.) talking about the $3 trillion congressional proposal passed in the house recently, the mail-in voting fraud discussed by President Trump, the issues with coronavirus mitigation in PA and other related topics. During open phones we discuss Cong. Meuser's remarks, especially mail in balloting and fraud, Governor Wolf's restrictions, Inspectors General firing, cutting off federal aid (by Gov. Wolf or Pres. Trump), Congressman Adam Schiff, Dr. Rager-Kay vs. Snyder County Commissioner Joe Kantz, and polling numbers in PA regarding COVID compliance.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the President's use of hydroxy, his successes and failures during the pandemic, firing IG's, and funeral home distancing.