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Life is Better When You’re Thriving

In this episode, we dive into our 5-to-Thrive philosophy. This unique approach focuses on the key pillars that we feel are at the core of living your best life, including Nourish, Move, Be Health-Minded, Connect, and Renew.

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Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about coverage of Pres. Trump at the G7 summit, as well as the effectiveness of tariffs. We discussed a wording change in San Francisco where a ‘people first’ mentality is changing the way they refer to people.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about Pres. Trump and two of his critics: Bill Maher, who said he ‘hoped David Koch’s death was painful’ and we discussed a professor who said ‘to call Pres. Trump crazy gives a bad name to people with mental health issues.’  Then we discussed two nudity stories–Philadelphia’s nude bike ride, and women who want to go topless on a beach in New Hampshire.

Mark Lawrence goes on the road to the PennDOT construction trailer to interview PennDOT’s construction manager Mindy Foresman on the new traffic signals, new detours, final paving of Front Street next month, truck detours, and many other related topics.

The complete WKOK broadcast of the Shikellamy at Danville high school football game from August 23, 2019

Mark Lawrence (liberal democrat) and Ben Reichley (staunch conservative) decry name calling and labels, but first, we interviewed Dr. Steven Skalka, superintendent, Lewisburg Area School District, on his first two years in office, and the first two days of school this year. The completed summer construction projects, the completed Vision 2020 strategic plan, and the new ‘Excellence & Equity 2025’ plan. We talked about more agile programming for students, more social and emotional support for students, and facilities. Then during open phones, the President’s hope for a Muslim ban in 2015, and other topics.

Sara Lauver, Selinsgrove, on her appearances at major sporting events singing the National Anthem, and her upcoming gig at a Little League World Series championship game. We’ll discuss the experience, we’ll hear an excerpt of a performance and we’ll talk about her favorite experiences at the microphone.

Movie Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, author and ‘women in cinema’ advocate, with his review of ’The Peanut Butter Falcon’ and he’ll have words about new movies. In entertainment news, he’ll discuss Spider-Man no longer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the 25th James Bond movie will be coming out, and the death of Peter Fonda.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host open phones discussing PA property taxes, deaths from firearms and alcohol, US border security and Pres. Trump’s changing positions on various topics. Then US Congressman Fred Keller (R-12th, Kreamer, Pa.) joined the show and discussed Pres. Trump, and other national/local topics.

Lynn C. Pierson, Assistant Director for Community Service, Office of Civic Engagement, Bucknell University, on the university’s Fall Community Service Fair, Tuesday 9/3 5:30pm-7pm in ELC. She’ll discuss the opportunity for agencies, the public’s role this year, the many volunteers available, the many agencies already involved and the big positive impact Bucknell students, faculty and others have on the town and people of the greater Lewisburg area.