Newsradio 1070 Wkok

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interview Dr. Matt Rousu, Ph.D, Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, Professor of Economics, Susquehanna University, on panic buying in stores, the product shortage that is a unique phenomenon in the United States, the stimulus package being debated in Washington, and the impact of the coronavirus on the US economy. Also, Joe Kantz, Snyder County Commissioner chairman called into elaborate on the open letter from local county commissioners.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host a busy show with the focus on the coronavirus and our response. We discuss his authority to partially shut down businesses, and the GOP pushback against that closure. Sam Pearson, Director, Lewisburg Neighborhoods, called in and talked about the role citizens can play in keeping us all safe and observing social distancing. US Congressman Dan Meuser called in and talked about his actions and the US response.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan enjoy an open phones argument, discussing the President's response to coronavirus, then we host US Congressman Fred Keller (R-12th, Kreamer, Pa.) on the US response to the disease. He discusses his actions sampling opinions and all of the many, many unknowns about our response and funding bills in Washington.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Mifflinburg Mayor David Cooney talking about the borough's actions during the coronavirus crisis. He talked about restricts on offices and staffing, and what activities and actions were still going on. Then Snyder County Commissioner Chairman Joe Kantz called in and discussed new restrictions on visitation at the Snyder County Courthouse. Then during open phones, we discuss the Governor's actions, the President's actions and Rep. David Rowe's remark yesterday.  Mayor McGranaghan also outlined Shamokin Dam's response and what a state of emergency entails.  Many emails and calls, texts and Tweets followed.

State house member David Rowe discusses the confusion from Gov. Wolf's shutdown request, and how we can all stay safe.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the coronavirus outbreak, Pres. Trump's turnaround and his serious tone now, Gov. Wolf's big gaffe (calling his non-essential business shutdown recommendation...a mandated order) and the fallout from that.

Listen here for US Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa. Sen) on WKOK's On The Mark program regarding the US response to the COVID-19 virus and US actions to bolster the US economy.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranahan discuss President Donald Trump's speech to the nation from the oval office, the latest in the coronavirus response locally, and in the US, and Joe Biden's remarks to union workers recently. We talked about Bernie & Biden...the two Bs! :)

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the US and the President Trump response to the coronavirus, and we discuss the Tuesday results of Joe Biden. We talked about Biden yelling at union workers and his brother in trouble for possible fraud.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the coronavirus, media bias covering the virus, bias regarding the president's actions, and a little about health care in general.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the latest info about the coronavirus, the number of cases in PA and President Donald Trump's response. We discussed previous president's fact checking and CNN's declaration that the virus is now officially a pandemic (it isn't really).

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley hosted Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Garrett on the latest jobless numbers and participation rate. We talked about the business impact/preparation for coronavirus, and the PA Spring Primary election, and other related topics.    

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's remarks that if Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch rule against abortion, there will be a whirlwind...  Joe thought the remark was a threat, Mark argued it was a political remark.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the latest primaries, the Super Tuesday results, the Sanders delegates, Bloomberg's one delegate, and the wins by Joe Biden. Jordi Comas calls with democratic insights.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about the propensity for Joe Biden to do 'gaffs' and the many, many times President Trump exaggerates or as Joe argues, uses 'alternative facts.'  We talked about Bernie Sanders, Medicare for All, and other related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host democratic activist Gene Stilp on his upcoming flag burnings in Union County, burning Trump, Nazi and Soviet flags. Then we discussed Pres. Trump's policies, and his goals for the US if reelected.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss President Donald Trump's remarks about coronavirus, remarks which are being widely accepted as timely and factual. Additionally, we discussed Vice President Mike Pence' job as overseer of the virus response, and we discussed his adamant opposition to a free needle exchange program in Indiana. We also discussed Ben Reichley's remarks on Fridays, and a reporter caught revealing his personal opinions.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host PA Department of State, Dep. Secretary Jonathan Marks on PA's new mail in ballot system. Then we enjoy a vibrant reading of the AP Fact Checking report on last night's Democratic Presidential candidates debate.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discussed the Fact Check reports from the Associated Press, and the AP bias that Joe perceives. We also discussed health care and Obamacare, Pres. Trump's health care plan (to be revealed after election), and the UPMC Sunbury/Sunbury hospital closure, why don't local corporations and foundations save the hospital.