From the Newsroom: Suburban Philadelphia Podcast

Bernie Sanders is the early front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. Will his brand of democratic socialism play well in Bucks County in a general election?

Reporter Chris Ullery hosts consultant and Perkasie Community and Economic Development Director Steve Barth for an update on the borough's downtown redevelopment projects.

A catastrophic fire in 1988 destroyed much of the borough's economic center near Seventh and Market streets.

Listen to Steve Barth talk about the borough's work to court businesses to the area over the last several years.

In today’s podcast, we hear three different perspectives from the start up world, survival tips from entrepreneur Amanda Olsen, advice from an angel investor mark Mitchell, and ways to connect from Jonathan Mercer who host a free weekly Bucks County event with business leaders and entrepreneurs from around the region.

Phil Gianficaro is joined by Kristen Houser, former chief public affairs officer at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and National Sexual Violence Resource Center, to discuss the Harvey Weinstein verdict and how we can better treat victims of sexual assault.

Is the success of The Trump Store in Bensalem an indicator that Bucks County may be in play for Donald Trump in 2020?

After the worst Academy Award TV ratings ever, JD and Phil discuss why more people went to libraries than movies in 2019.

First Deputy Coroner Alexander Balacki talks with enterprise reporter Jo Ciavaglia about trends with the unclaimed dead in Montgomery County and  changes his office has made to avoid people going unclaimed.

With all the problems facing the Garden State, a NJ Assemblywoman has taken a bold step to make Sept. 23 “Bruce Springsteen Day.” Phil and JD, no Springsteen fans, see it as emblematic of inept elites out of touch with real people.

Phil and JD discuss white privilege, what it is, why it’s so controversial, with journalist Denise Clay.

JD and Phil discuss Valentine’s Day gifts, cards, and the seeming lack of romance in society today.