On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Billy Allred of Winfield, on his view on the partial shutdown in PA, and the rural vs. urban response in PA. Then during open phones, we discuss the coronavirus vs. the flu, and the president’s high approval ratings.

Chelsey Davis, Figo Fitness founder, entrepreneur, and diet, kinesiology and nutrition expert, on fun helps for families who are hunkered down at home. We’ll talk about free resources, a top 10 list of great, fun, indoor-and-outdoor activities, and how to beef up your immunity. We’ll discuss her Facebook live workouts and how we can all somehow live without a gym! The List: 10 Ways to Stay “Figo” (Healthy) While Staying At Home Stock Up The Pantry– Healthy recipes you can freeze or share with others since you’re probably cooking more than ever, Chelsey’s pantry must haves (I made a list

Dr. Lenaire Ahlum, Executive Director, Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project, on what community colleges can do during a crisis, how their agility and resiliency can help a region when a flexible learning setting is needed. We’ll discuss the number of community colleges in the US, how many are in Penna. and what the current recession means to the community college effort.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Dr. Eric C. Martin, Associate Professor of Management, Management and Organizations Department, Kenneth W. Freeman College of Management, Bucknell University, on the slow COVID-19 response by the US government, and how seemingly all agencies, and governments are getting on board now. Then at 9:06am we spoke to Jill Schlesinger, CBS News Business Analyst on the state of Wall Street, the US economy right now, the recession, shortages in stores and the stimulus being drafted in Washington.

Then during open phones, a dozen callers with person ideas, solutions, opinions and reviews of the previous guests.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Dr. Eric C. Martin, Associate Professor of Management, Management and Organizations Department, Kenneth W. Freeman College of Management, Bucknell University, on the slow COVID-19 response by the US government, and how seemingly all agencies, and governments are getting on board now. Then at 9:06am we spoke to Jill Schlesinger, CBS News Business Analyst on the state of Wall Street, the US economy right now, the recession, shortages in stores and the stimulus being drafted in Washington. Then during open phones, a dozen callers with person ideas, solutions, opinions and reviews of the previous guests.

Alana Jajko, Director of Communications & Outreach, Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, on the new found time to enjoy the outdoors, the water, hiking and other fun outdoor activities you are being asked to consider at this time. We’ll talk about the many activities, events, and initiatives of the SGP the rest of the year, and their ever popular photo contest.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interview Dr. Matt Rousu, Ph.D, Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, Professor of Economics, Susquehanna University, on panic buying in stores, the product shortage that is a unique phenomenon in the United States, the stimulus package being debated in Washington, and the impact of the coronavirus on the US economy. Also, Joe Kantz, Snyder County Commissioner chairman called into elaborate on the open letter from local county commissioners.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan interview Dr. Matt Rousu, Ph.D, Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, Professor of Economics, Susquehanna University, on panic buying in stores, the product shortage that is a unique phenomenon in the United States, the stimulus package being debated in Washington, and the impact of the coronavirus on the US economy. Also, Joe Kantz, Snyder County Commissioner chairman called into elaborate on the open letter from local county commissioners.

Randy Shroyer, Chairperson, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way Day of Action committee, on this year’s Day of Action April 24. The event is still scheduled and who knows what the next month will bring, so we’ll go ahead and discuss the fun, hard-working day of volunteerism which continues to grow in The Valley.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host a busy show with the focus on the coronavirus and our response. We discuss his authority to partially shut down businesses, and the GOP pushback against that closure. Sam Pearson, Director, Lewisburg Neighborhoods, called in and talked about the role citizens can play in keeping us all safe and observing social distancing. US Congressman Dan Meuser called in and talked about his actions and the US response.