On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Movie Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, author and ‘women in cinema’ advocate, with his review of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and he’ll have words about new movies. He’ll discuss the entertainment news including the death of John Singleton and Quentin Tarantino to release director’s cut of ‘Django Unchained.’

Rick Bressler, US Army veteran and local documentarian from Lock Haven, on his ‘Fallen: Not Forgotten’ documentary being shown this weekend at the Campus Theater, Lewisburg. We’ll talk about his film, remembering and honoring Captain Lawrence J. Ritter, his life and career in the US Air Force, and his tragic death near Coudersport. We’ll talk about this project, Rick’s work researching local heroes and veterans and the important job of…remembering.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan, and callers, discuss US Attorney General Wm. Barr’s testimony in front of a US Senate hearing and his refusal to testify in front of a House committee.  Joe had various analysis pieces from Fox and CNN.

Kathryn Long, Healthy Living Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, Weis Markets, on new information about how diet and lifestyle and reduce your probability of strokes, along with the benefits (and hazards) of the Mediterranean Diet.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the US Attorney Wm. Barr’s testimony on Capital Hill today, as well as Robert Mueller’s expressed concerns about Barr’s summary of Mueller’s report. Then on Climate Change, Joe insist’s it’s cyclical, while most callers support him, and not science.

Samantha Pearson, Lewisburg Neighborhoods Corporation Elm Street Manager, and Walk it! Bike it! (WIBI) Coordinator, and Kim Wheeler, Borough of Lewisburg Special Projects Coordinator, on the Market Street Transportation Study, the River Road Holiday coming up, and a wide range of other topics related to the transportation, pedestrian, conveyance and compliance conversation we enjoy with Sam and company.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host US Congressional candidate Marc Friedenberg. He talks about his views on health care, social security, immigration, gun control, abortion, and compare/contrasts himself with GOP candidate Fred Keller. Then Joe and Mark argue about climate change, and other topics.

Donna Padilla, Director of Outreach & Fundraising Campus Theater, Lewisburg, and Michelle Wert, Physical Therapist, on the thriving Bucknell owned, community assisted, non-profit theater in downtown Lewisburg. We’ll find out about their unique governance model, the mission of the theater and a look at their upcoming events. They’ll be sponsoring a community wide wellness series and we’ll talk about a local documentary this weekend.

Courtney Jamieson, board member, and Steve Bieber, coach, Lewisburg Little League and the coordinator of the Lewisburg Little League Community Bash! Along with several Little League players…We’ll discuss the third annual Lewisburg LL Bash! Which is this Saturday. It is a fun event which is held to kick off the season and have fun. The 9-5 event is at Kelly Township fields near Lewisburg, involving food, music, games, community groups, Chinese auction, and a Little League parade.

Lois Passi, Chair, Local Vision, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, along with Cynthia Reid, a leaders at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Sunbury, and Sharon Leon, Union County Housing Authority, on the regional diaper drive which is starting on this day.

They’ll talk about how a critical unmet need in many families-on-the-margin, is diapers. The high cost and the pressing needs add to the stress that exacerbates the cycle of poverty. They’ll announce their effort to hook-up generous donors with drop-off locations.