Delaware Valley Journal

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, it's a local and national view of the upcoming Pennsylvania primary. DVJ News Editor Linda Stein stopped by the Kathy Barnette campaign HQ to talk to local DelVal volunteers about the flurry of attacks on her surging GOP U.S. Senate primary campaign.

And Jim Geraghty,  senior political correspondent of National Review magazine, talks about how the Pennsylvania primary contests are being viewed from inside the Beltway and across America.

Hosted by Michael Graham.

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, Professor Berwood Yost, Director of the Center for Opinion Research at Franklin and Marshall College talks about their new poll released Thursday in advance of the May 17 primary.  He tells News Editor Linda Stein why he believes the GOP races for U.S. Senate and governor remain so close, and predicts what impact President Biden's sagging poll numbers are likely to have in Pennsylvania this November.

Hosted by Michael Graham.

In a fiery edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, GOP gubernatorial candidate state Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) angrily and abruptly ends the interview after being asked how he plans to handle questions about his attendance at a controversial rally featuring QAnon activists. New Editor Linda Stein attempted to ask Mastriano about other issues, but he refused to move on.

Hosted by Michael Graham.

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In this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast former U.S. Ambassador -- and current PA GOP U.S. Senate candidate -- Carla Sands says she's the most 'America First' Republican in the race. 

In her conversation with DVJournal News Editor Linda Stein, Sands accuses fellow Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz of choosing the nation of Turkey over the U.S. by serving in their military. She also calls out competitor David McCormick "is closer to Beijing than Washington, D.C. and says she's the only conservative woman in the race who can win (Sorry, Kathy Barnette.)

She also explains why she thinks the 2020 election was stolen from President Trump -- not by ballot fraud but by "Zuckbucks." 

Hosted by Michael Graham of InsideSources.

On the latest edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Oz joins News Editor Linda Stein to talk about getting the backing of former President Donald Trump and what it means to his campaign. He also pushes back on attack ads from GOP primary opponent Dave McCormick and makes his case for the right way to handle gender fluidity/transgender issues with children.

And, Dr. Oz says, while he's a supporter of medical marijuana, he's never tried pot himself.

Honest.

Hosted by Michael Graham.

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal, Emerson College Director of Polling Spencer Kimball talks about his latest polls of PA GOP primary voters and the races for governor and U.S. Senate. Kimball sees two candidates in the U.S. Senate race with potential break-out capacity, and at least one of the names is likely to surprise you.

And GOP candidate for PA-06 Ron Vogel talks to DVJournal News Editor Linda Stein about how being a dad -- and lifelong hockey player -- has helped him deal with the challenges of running in the Republican primary.

Hosted by Michael Graham.

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, GOP Lt. Gov. candidate Teddy Daniels talks about his background -- from the West Virginia college gridiron to the mountains of Afghanistan --  and how it led him to enter the race. Daniels grew up in Montgomery County and was a scholarship student at Valley Forge Military Academy.

An outspoken Trump supporter, Daniels lays out his populist view of Pennsylvania politics to DVJ News Editor Linda Stein. 

Hosted by Michael Graham.

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, Matthew J. Brouillette of the Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs talks about the 2022 elections, the top issues motivating voters, and Donald Trump's impact on the PA Republican primary electorate. He also tells News Editor Linda Stein how his experience dealing with middle school students prepared him to work with PA politicians.

And for three years in a row, the quiet Chester County community of Chesterbrook has been ranked as the top place to live in the U.S. by the data company Niche. We talk to Tredyffrin Township Manager Bill Martin and Supervisor David Miller about the secret of their success.

Hosted by Michael Graham.

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, Philadelphia attorney George Bochetto talks about his fight to win the GOP nomination in the U.S. Senate primary. Bochetto tells DVJ News Editor Linda Stein about how growing up as an orphan has influenced his view of politics and leadership, and the life lessons he's learned from boxing.

Brochette believes the Pennsylvania GOP wants a nominee who'll mix it up with the Democrats on political and cultural issues, and he explains why his fight to save the Columbus statue was about far more than a holiday.

Hosted by Michael Graham.

In this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Bartos says he's ready to take on the 'political tourists who've parachuted into the race. The veteran PA GOP candidate tells DVJ's New Editor Linda Stein that his grassroots organization can beat former hedge fund CEO David McCormick and TV celebrity Dr. Oz.

Bartos also calls out the Biden administration's energy policy and their decision to continue to work with Russia for an Iran deal, while simultaneously trying to isolate Putin's regime over the invasion of Ukraine.

And Bartos shares the biggest surprise he's experienced campaigning across the commonwealth.

Hosted by Michael Graham.