Delaware Valley Journal

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal "On The Air," State Sen. Dan Laughlin talks about his plans to run for governor and the pitch he plans to make to GOP primary voters: 

'Nobody hates me.'

Is there room in the Grand Old Party of 2021 for a consensus-building candidate? Laughlin thinks there is and he explains why.

With DVJournal News Editor Linda Stein and Michael Graham of InsideSources.

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, we're joined by Robin Kolodny, Professor of Political Science at Temple University where she studies American political parties and campaign finance. 

Kolodny joins Delaware Valley Journal News Editor Linda Stein to discuss the demographic shifts that are changing DelVal politics, the prospects for big-name candidates like A.G. Josh Shapiro and the issues she believes will best motivate the GOP base in 2022.

Hosted by Michael Graham.

In this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, Chester County chamber CEO Guy Ciarrocchi talks about his bid for the Republican nomination in the race for PA governor, and the one PA politician who inspires him most.

And while Joe Biden is pushing policies to put the traditional energy sector out of business, David Callahan of the Marcellus Shale Coalition explains why his industry -- and the jobs is creates -- isn't going anywhere.

Featuring Delaware Valley Journal News Editor Linda Stein. 
Hosted by Michael Graham.

In this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal -- On The AIR!, Clarice Schillinger of the Back to School PA PAC talks about her organization's efforts to challenge school board incumbents who kept classrooms closed much longer than necessary last year. She also tells News Director Linda Stein she believes her organization's pressure is the only reason school boards are going to "Zoom School" now, despite the disastrous impacts of remote learning on education.

Hosted by Michael Graham of InsideSources.

On this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Barnette talks to DVJ News Editor Linda Stein about her experience growing up in poverty as a Black girl in the rural South, the values she believes helped make her a success and why she's running for the GOP U.S. Senate nomination.

Barnette, a veteran, a former adjunct Professor of Corporate Finance and an author, also talks about her support for an election audit in Pennsylvania and a "hit piece" from the Philadelphia Inquirer she believes unfairly portrayed her stance as a "voter fraud hunter."

Hosted by Michael Graham.

In this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, DVJ Editor Linda Stein joins host Michael Graham for a grilling of U.S. Senate candidate, Montco Republican Jeff Bartos. He talks about growing up in Berks County, his top campaign priorities and his take on the Ben and Jerry's boycott targeting Israel.

On that same topic, state Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) wants Pennsylvania to invoke its anti-BDS law against Ben & Jerry's for what he calls "anti-semitic" targeting of Israel. He updates the story -- including what he has (and hasn't) heard from Gov. Tom Wolf's office here.

On this special edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast, former Montgomery County prosecutor Bruce Castor, who handled Bill Cosby's sexual assault case in 2005, says he has no regrets over how he played his hand. He says the media coverage is a mess, and talk of an "agreement" with Cosby is nonsense.

Plus, Harrisburg insider Charlie O'Neill talks about why both Gov. Tom Wolf and the PA GOP have reasons to be happy with the newly-signed budget, and the potential political fallout of Wolf's veto of the Republican-backed voting law.

Hosted by Michael Graham, with Delaware Valley News Editor Linda Stein.

Charlie Gerow was born in a Brazilian slum, but grew up in the Delaware Valley. He's been a fixture in Keystone State politics for years, and now he's decided to enter the fray. Gerow is seeking the GOP nomination for governor.

Why?  Find out in this interview with DVJournal News Editor Linda Stein and podcast host Michael Graham.

Former U.S. Attorney Bill McSwain sits down with DVJ News Editor Linda Stein to talk about his career, Philly's soaring crime and his possible political future.

McSwain also offers his thoughts on DVJournal reporting by Charlie O'Neill that Montgomery County Democrats counted undated ballots in the 2021 primary -- in direct violation of state laws and guidance from the Wolf administration.

Hosted by Michael Graham of InsideSources.

In this edition of the Delaware Valley Journal podcast,  DVJ's Harrisburg correspondent talks about what happens next now that voters passed ballot amendments limiting the governor's emergency powers; and how Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is struggling to navigate the difficult political terrain around energy policy in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

Plus, three-time Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer Rowdy Gaines talks about the "Make A Splash" initiative from USA Swimming and Phillips 66 to keep kids safe at the beach, lake or pool.

Hosted by Michael Graham, with DVJ News Editor Linda Stein.