Special Edition

WILK’s Rob O’Donnell speaks with State Senators Lisa Baker and Rosemary Brown about the Pa. budget and what’s going on in the Commonwealth. Brian Hughes speaks with Tammy Rodgers from the Domestic Violence Service Center about their 17th Annual Golf Tournament, coming up on Friday September 4th at the Sand Springs Country Club in Drums. Brian speaks with Suzanne Goddard from the Jessup 21st Century Association about their 2nd annual Block Party on Saturday September 12th in downtown Jessup. Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Scranton Mayor & 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Paige Cognetti about the need for health care reform. And an encore of Brian’s interview with Gretchen Duff from Bethany Christian Services about their work in strengthening families and empowering youth.

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Jay Beeber from The National Motorists Association about whether flock cameras are an important law enforcement tool or a vehicle for mass surveillance. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with State Trooper Anthony Petrocki about Sunny Day Camp, for children and adults with special needs, coming up on Sept 19th at Pocono Raceway. Brian Hughes speaks with Chef Guy Mastrangelo from Chartwells Mid Atlantic Region on the advantages over school made lunches over home made lunches. And encores of Brian’s interviews with Jay Gillen and Brad Clark about the Hero Golf Tournament to benefit the “Tunnel to Towers Foundation” coming up on Monday August 24th at Blue Ridge Golf, and George Baker, GM’s Global Vehicle Lead on how to stop car thieves before they strike.

Comments from PA Attorney General Dave Sunday at a joint public policy hearing on crime trends and community safety in Hazleton earlier this week, stating violent crime is generally down in major cities and across the board, but there is an uptick in drug offenses. Audio courtesy of pasenategop.com. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders broadcaster Adam Marko about the team’s name change which will be announced in November. Brian Hughes speaks with Brandy Bynum from the Dept of Homeland Security about an upcoming human trafficking symposium coming up next week in Washington D.C. and WILK’s Nancy Kman speaks with Dr. Katherine Hempstead from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation about highlighting expenses in the American health care system.

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Mark Misura, Operations Manager for Pa. American Water about Scranton’s recent water main breaks. Brian Hughes speaks with Rich Perry & Michael Ruth about their new book, “Talk of the Town”, on how to market your small business with clarity, confidence and connection. Brian speaks with community organizer Rashida Lovely about the 5th Annual African Heritage Festival, coming up on Sunday August 9th at 1818 Jackson St, in West Scranton. Brian speaks with Jay Gillen and Brad Clark about the Hero Golf Tournament to benefit the “Tunnel to Towers Foundation” coming up on Monday August 24th at Blue Ridge Golf. And Brian speaks with Amy Leitman about NTM, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial, a serious lung disease, caused by bacteria found naturally in the environment, including soil and water.

Brian Hughes speaks with George Baker, GM’s Global Vehicle Lead on how to stop car thieves before they strike. KRZ’s Lissa speaks with Amanda Ricci, Jason Mattioli and Cory Champi about Clash for a Cause, a Benefit Junior Football scrimmage, coming up on Saturday August 8th beginning at 10am at Albert West Park in Pittston to benefit Sadie Shultz, who’s battling Osteosarcoma. WILK’s Bob Cordaro speaks with Jessica Freyne from the Providence Pregnancy Center about their “Glasses in the Garden” benefit on Thursday August 6th at 5:30pm at Stone Meadow Gardens in Clarks Summit. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with attorney Jarett Fenterino on convicted killer Bryan Kohberger’s request for a new trial. Encores of Brian’s interview with Dr. Robert Cain on how Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine are filling a void in America’s health care system, and with Kitty Richards from Groundwork Collaborative about higher Summer prices for groceries, gas, travel and energy.

Brian Hughes speaks with Larry Newman, Executive Director of the Diamond City Partnership about a busy summer for Wilkes Barre and an update on the renovation of an historic Wilkes Barre landmark. Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Alex Weirman, who discusses her health care experiences since she moved to Pennsylvania. Bob Cordaro speaks with Lackawanna College President Jill Murray about the school’s recent merger with Pierce College in Philadelphia. KRZ’s Lissa speaks with representatives from 4 youth football teams and their Clash for a Cause event on August 8th to benefit Sadie Shultz who’s battling Osteosarcoma. And an encore of Brian’s interview with Jessica Greene about a Cancer Benefit for Peter Ankley coming up on Sunday August 2nd from 12 noon to 5pm at the Swoyersville American Legion Post 644 on Shoemaker Street.

Brian Hughes speaks with Liz Fabri from PENNDOT and Rebecca Ryback from Northeast HIghway Traffic Safety about aggressive driving in highway work zones, as well as the surge in e bikes, minibikes and scooters sharing city streets. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County State Representative Alex Ryncavage on the Pa budget passage. Brian speaks with Karen McClain about the 2026 Scranton Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference, coming up July 31st thru August 2nd at the University of Scranton, and an encore of Brian’s interview with Jessica Greene about a Cancer Benefit for Peter Ankley coming up on Sunday August 2nd from 12 noon to 5pm at the Swoyersville American Legion Post 644 on Shoemaker Street.

Brian Hughes speaks with retired Police Chief Steven Casstevens from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks about a proposal in Congress to increase the federal truck weight limit from 80 thousand pounds to 91 thousand pounds on federal highways. Brian speaks with Brian Walsh from SoFi about new federal student loan reforms that went into effect at the beginning of July, and how students can prepare for the changes. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Alan K. Stout from the Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss the former Market Street Station building's historic past and current usage. And an encore of Brian’s interview with John Duesler from the Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township about the growth of drone farming.

Brian Hughes speaks with Curt Camoni, Executive Director of the Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau about the FIFA Fan Zone coming to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Dr. Michael Bailey about Fourth of July Weekend safety tips to keep our animals safe and sound. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Mark Hiller from 2822 News about being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and how he’s coping with it. And Brian speaks with Jessica Greene about a Cancer Benefit for Peter Ankley coming up on Sunday August 2nd from 12 noon to 5pm at the Swoyersville American Legion Post 644 on Shoemaker Street. An encore of Brian’s interview with Kitty Richards from Groundwork Collaborative about Higher Summer prices for groceries, gas, travel and energy.

Brian Hughes speaks with Kitty Richards from Groundwork Collaborative about higher Summer prices for groceries, gas, travel and energy. An encore of Brian’s March interview with Sean Gallagher from SEIA on how solar power can slow the spike in energy prices in Pennsylvania. Brian speaks with John Duesler from the Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township about the growth of drone farming. Brian speaks with Ashley Anglin & Kristen Rock about ALICE, Asset Limited, Income Constrained Employed persons who live above the poverty line, but are still unable to make ends meet. And an encore of Brian’s interview with Suzanne Goddard from the Jessup 150 Committee about Jessup’s 150th Birthday Parade coming up on Sunday July 5th and other events celebrating the borough’s and America’s birthday.