On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, author and ‘women in cinema’ advocate, with his review of ‘Captain Marvel’ and he’ll have words about new movies. He’ll discuss entertainment news including the 40th anniversary of the movie ‘Alien’ and six short films.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan wrap up Joe’s retirement shortened week with an update on the college admissions scandal, extensive conversations about preppers and the difference between far left, and far right wing preppers. We also discussed ‘gratitude’ and had an update on the teacher suing Lourdes because she was fired because she was pregnant.

Jack Willoughby, Chief Financial Officer, First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, on Raise the Region Day 2. We’ll discuss the status of the fun, fundraising event  that will be about almost half over by 7am. We’ll talk about the latest totals, some early prize winners and how the stretching dollars are already making a big difference.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranahan argue about Jeanine Pirro’s show losing advertisers because of her anti-Muslim remarks. Then we talk about the college scandal.

Aubrey Alexander of the Alexander Family Dealerships, and Jason McCahan, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, on this week’s Raise The Region event. We’ll discuss the growth of the event, the Alexander commitment and how everyone can participate in the fun, fundraising event, Wednesday evening and Thursday.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue, with the help of many callers, about if Pres. Trump should be impeached. We talk about the nuclear power bailout a little, then hear from both sides on the Pelosi/Trump impeachment discussion.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about a form of telemedicine–when a patient is informed that they are terminally ill-via a skype connection with a doc elsewhere. A California hospital did this and there is pushback. Joe argued it is bad, I argued it is better to know, than to not know. We also discussed the nuclear power industruct bailout being considered in Penna.

Jessica Delp, Director of Product Program, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, and Maggie Rote, on the GSHPA’s mission and work to build girls of character, courage, and confidence who make the world a better place. We’ll talk about the legacy programs in the Girls Scouts, why scouting is much more necessary than ever, and of course, we have to discuss cookie sales!

Mark Lawrence and co-host Ben Reichley host Robert Garrett, President and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sue Greene, Chair of the GSVCC and Penn State Executive Programs director, and Amber Depew, chair of the GSVCC Young Professionals group, and working with UPMC Susquehanna. We talked about the latest jobless rate, labor participation rate and other chamber activities, news and events. Then we talked about the Northumberland traffic situation with long delays in the construction area.