On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Sunbury City Administrator Jody Ocker on the city's operations, cutbacks, closings, rules, council meetings, opportunities, and coping with the pandemic.

During open phones, we discussed the fact that no one saw the pandemic coming in January. Lots of discussion about this.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Sunbury City Administrator Jody Ocker on the city’s operations, cutbacks, closings, rules, council meetings, opportunities, and coping with the pandemic. During open phones, we discussed the fact that no one saw the pandemic coming in January. Lots of discussion about this.

Sandy Green, part of a husband/wife team, volunteering and helping to lead an effort to make PPE for local health care workers. We’ll talk about the seamstresses (both male and female!) which have popped up all over The Valley.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host PA Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick) for a telephone update on the state legislature's actions related to the coronavirus outbreak, the partial state shutdown and the waiver program. We discuss the auto sales industry, Governor Tom Wolf's waiver program and a wide range of other pertinent and timely topics about state government and coping with the crisis.

During open phones, we discuss President Donald Trump and the politicization of the lack of preparation for a pandemic.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host PA Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick) for a telephone update on the state legislature’s actions related to the coronavirus outbreak, the partial state shutdown and the waiver program. We discuss the auto sales industry, Governor Tom Wolf’s waiver program and a wide range of other pertinent and timely topics about state government and coping with the crisis. During open phones, we discuss President Donald Trump and the politicization of the lack of preparation for a pandemic.

In this episode we talk about 5 self-care habits to focus on during the coronavirus and beyond including: nourish, move, rest, me time, and connect. Interested in a one-on-one virtual meeting with a Weis Dietitian? Email [email protected]. This service is currently available to Weis Markets club card holders in PA, NJ, and MD. We would love to connect with you! Join our ‘Weis HealthyBites: Nourish Your Life’ Facebook group where you can ask a question that may be answered in a future podcast episode or share podcast topic ideas. You can learn more about virtual nutrition counseling here too! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1928800280703712/

Dr. Charlotte Collins, Clinical Psychologist, Director of Geisinger’s Center for Professionalism and Wellbeing, on the helps, support and programs they are providing for Geisinger employees during the global coronavirus pandemic. She has tips every employee and employer can use to help workers on the front lines, working at the many essential operations in Penna.  She’ll discuss a program, ‘Second Victim’ designed to help caregivers, first responders and medical personnel

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, on the latest jobless numbers, and the work of the chamber during the COVID crisis. We host calls from:

Mark Holman, partner, Ridge Policy Group LLC, Washington, DC, on the latest jobless numbers, the Federal Opportunity Zones which will soon help our area, and the CARES act.

Dr. Jonathan Green, President, Susquehanna University, on the COVID impacted semester, his fireside chats, what students-especially seniors-are missing during online learning and how the university is adjusting to the global pandemic.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, on the latest jobless numbers, and the work of the chamber during the COVID crisis. We host calls from: Mark Holman, partner, Ridge Policy Group LLC, Washington, DC, on the latest jobless numbers, the Federal Opportunity Zones which will soon help our area, and the CARES act. Dr. Jonathan Green, President, Susquehanna University, on the COVID impacted semester, his fireside chats, what students-especially seniors-are missing during online learning and how the university is adjusting to the global pandemic.

Movie Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, ‘women in cinema’ advocate and author, on the huge impact coronavirus is having on the movie industry. He will discuss the COVID-19 related death of Adam Schlesinger, and more movies being delayed. He’ll recommend some in home viewing—a list of the most underrated comedies on Amazon Prime…just in case you need a laugh right about now.