Longtime Philadelphia Congressman Dwight Evans announced last May that he had suffered a stroke. Recovery and rehab for Evans lasted for months. He’s now back serving a new term in congress. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Evans spoke with Lauren Mayk about his recovery, politics today and what’s next for his career.

Here's a full breakdown of the episode:

00:37 – How Rep. Evans is doing months after stroke
6:43 – Rep. Evans on Mayor Parker, Gov. Shapiro
8:30 – Concerns over federal funding
11:25 – Democrats and their constituents
16:05 – Rep. Evans’ future

Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out her $6.7 billion budget proposal for Philadelphia. After her speech in the city council chambers, she sat down with NBC10's Lauren Mayk to discuss her proposal and future plans for the city.

Here's a full breakdown of the episode.

00:41 -- Safeguarding the rights of Philadelphians
2:04 -- Backup plans if federal money doesn't come through
4:02 -- Philly's DEI office
5:58 -- Changes to taxes in budget proposal
7:46 -- Future plans with Sixers
9:18 -- Recruiting federal workers from Biden administration 

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk, former ambassador to Canada David Cohen spoke about President Trump's 25% tariff on Canada.

Two Pennsylvania legislators are now stepping into leadership positions with their political parties. Democratic State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta from Philadelphia was elected as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee while Republican State Senator Greg Rothman was elected chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, both political leaders speak with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the current state and direction of their parties. 

Here's a full breakdown of the episode: 

Interview with Greg Rothman

Note: This interview was conducted before President Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and before Trump directed a pause on military aid for Ukraine.

00:50 – The current Republican brand

1:55 – Meeting the demands of GOP voters

3:53 – Message for local Ukrainians

5:40 – President Trump’s statements on Ukraine

6:10 – Laid off federal workers in Pennsylvania

9:15 – Agenda of the Pennsylvania Republican Party

10:40 – Potential GOP candidates to face Gov. Shapiro  

14:15 – Trump and Pennsylvania

Interview with Malcolm Kenyatta

15:17 – Kenyatta’s role as DNC Vice Chair

16:27 – The current Democratic brand

17:40 – The perception voters have of Democrats

19:46 – Democratic discourse on Trump

23:38 – The future of DEI policies

27:23 – Reaching out to non-voters

31:25 – Whether or not Kenyatta plans on running for a statewide office again

Many people from the Philadelphia region rely on SEPTA to get to work or school every day. But the transit agency is in a financial crisis and has warned that a “death spiral” could be coming. What happens next for SEPTA depends on politics in Harrisburg. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with SEPTA’s interim general manager Scott Sauer about how they’re preparing potential fare increases and service cuts. 

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

00:55 – SEPTA’s handling of the Eagles Super Bowl parade

2:47 – Preparing for fare increases, service cuts

5:30 – Plan for service cuts

6:11 – Potential impact of Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal

7:21 – Reactions from lawmakers

8:29 – Different approach from last year

9:21 – From “hopeful” to cautiously optimistic

9:59 – Progress of SEPTA’s special prosecutor

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently delivered his state budget address. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, he spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about a variety of topics, including the deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia, President Trump’s immigration enforcement, and his approach to achieving his budget goals for the keystone state. He even gave his Super Bowl prediction. 

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 

00:49 – Deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philly 

4:27 – Working with new Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy 

5:32 – Pennsylvania budget goals 

7:46 – Transportation funding and SEPTA 

10:40 – Federal funding for Pennsylvania 

14:50 – Immigration enforcement under Trump 

16:12 – Trump’s statement on Gaza 

17:13 – Sixers arena decision 

19:33 – Possibility of a dome stadium at the Linc  

20:41 – Super Bowl prediction 

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 

00:31 – Potential ICE operations and Philly schools 

5:15 – Overall goals for Philly schools 

9:55 – Improving attendance at Philly schools 

10:55 – Assessment of extended day/year schooling 

14:33 – Impact of gun violence on Philly students

16:45 – School safety, support for students 

17:49 – Bringing cooling systems to all Philly school buildings 

 20:10 – DEI programs and Philly School District 

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: *Note: this interview was conducted before the inauguration of Donald Trump*

00:30 – Why Mayor Parker made the trip to DC in person 

1:46 – Parker’s recruitment plan  

2:19 – Recruiting Biden officials after Trump won Pennsylvania 

3:16 – New ideas for Philly 

4:34 – How Philly is preparing for the Trump administration 

6:05 – Meeting with Trump and his team 

7:35 – Philadelphia and Trump’s immigration plan 

9:28 – Is Philadelphia still a sanctuary city? 

11:07 – Recruiting the Biden library for Philly 

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.

00:26 – What Pennsylvanians will notice about AG Dave Sunday

1:23 – Opioid epidemic in Kensington

3:31 – Relationship with Philly DA Larry Krasner

6:33 – SEPTA’s special prosecutor

9:13 – The Trump administration and immigration

12:58 – Listening to everyone

13:34 – Recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania

16:57 – Abortion laws in Pennsylvania

18:10 – Mental health in Pennsylvania

Interview with U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pennsylvania)  

Rep. Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district which includes Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties and parts of Monroe County. 

00:43 – Initial uncertainty over speaker of the House 

1:19 – How things will go with a slim GOP majority 

2:15 – Balancing working with GOP, Trump and representing a “purple” district 

3:39 – What Congress could do to help prevent another tragedy like the New Orleans attack 

Interview with U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware)  

Rep. McBride made history as the first openly transgender member of Congress. 

5:45 – First day on the job 

6:33 – Lowering costs for families 

7:52 – Making history as the first openly transgender member of Congress 

8:44 – Handling legislation related to the transgender community 

10:14 – Improvements in having difficult conversations

11:05 – Legislation she plans to introduce 

Interview with Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 

Sen. Rochester is the first woman and first African American to represent Delaware in both chambers of Congress. 

11:45 – How it feels to be a U.S. senator 

12:38 – Legacy of the Biden-Harris administration 

14:50 – Opportunities amid Trump administration, GOP-controlled Congress 

16:23 – The meaning and family history of her scarf 

Interview with Sen. Andy Kim (D-New Jersey) 

Sen. Kim is the first Asian American senator from New Jersey. 

17:58 – Excitement over serving New Jersey 

18:24 – How it feels being a senator rather than a congressman 

19:17 – The environment of the Senate 

20:22 – Working with the Trump administration 

21:37 – H-1B visas 

22:58 – Deadly New Orleans attack and preventing future tragedies 

25:00 – Reflecting on the Jan. 6 attack 

Interview with U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway (D-New Jersey) 

Rep. Conaway represents New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district which includes parts of Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth counties. 

26:58 – Representing New Jersey 

27:25 – Working as a Democrat in a GOP-controlled Congress

29:42 –Rep. Conaway’s background in the medical field

30:15 – Thoughts on President-elect Trump’s health care team

31:42 – Working with the Trump administration