Lehigh Valley Discourse

Alan Jennings brings listeners a local election wrap-up with newly-elected Mayors of Allentown and Bethlehem, Matt Tuerk and J. William Reynolds, re-elected Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure, and Muhlenberg College's Dr. Christopher Borick.

Host John Pearce focuses on mental illness and mental health through conversation with Maggie Murphy and Mark Fedorov from the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Lehigh Valley.

Host John Pearce discusses veterans' mental illness and mental health with Cindy Ross, author and director of the non-profit organization River House PA.

Sally Handlon returns for another Lehigh Valley Business Beat with guest Peter Krajsa, who talks about his "B" corporation, National Energy Improvement Fund, and how it works with small businesses and consumers to understand the energy saving options available to them.

Sally Handlon welcomes Tom Garrity and Scott Burky to Lehigh Valley Business Beat to chat about how The High Center Lehigh Valley helps small businesses empower future generations to take over their family business.

Alan Jennings brings the upcoming November 2 local elections into focus with candidates for Allentown Mayor — Republican Tim Ramos and Democrat Matt Tuerk — and Republican candidate for Northampton County Executive, Steve Lynch.

Karen El-Chaar discusses how equitable access to parks and recreation can bring positive social and environmental changes to a community.

Karen El-Chaar brings listeners an important episode about Indigenous peoples' history with guests Doug George-Kanentiio, Pat Rivera, and Bart Standing Elk.

John Pearce talks about the impact of history and National History Day 2021/2022 with three local students; 8th grader Eden Sendef, and 9th graders Matt Keenan and Sophie Elijovich.

Sally Handlon welcomes Sam Malriat, Organic Crop Consultant at Rodale Institute and State Representative Ryan Mackenzie of the 134th District to discuss the business of agriculture, and the support offered to our region and state’s number one industry.