Special Edition

January 22 23  Marisa Burke has recently published her book titled "Just Keeping Scores".  She joined Audacy's Sue Henry to talk about the memoir which chronicles the respect she achieved during her broadcast journalism career at WNEP-TV, the idyllic life, raising her daughters, with the man she loved and then the betrayal and public humiliation.  She hopes her story will help others who may find themselves in the same situation. Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week has details of the weeks January 23 through the 29th and the urgent plea for Blood Donations from the President and CEO of the Red Cross, Gail McGovern.  

January 15 16 Matthew Facktor, M.D., thoracic surgeon and director of the lung cancer screening program at Geisinger talks about lung cancer and the lung cancer screening program.   The PA Council for the Arts is  Strengthening community through the arts. Audacy's Nikki Stone gets the details on the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program from Nora Johnson. Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has some advice for dealing with illness at this time of the year.   

January 8 9  Jimel Calliste, President of Wilkes Barre Branch NAACP and Melissa Rivers 3rd Vice President 2306 NAACP Branch with details on the upcoming program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , Bob Wolensky,  Wyoming Valley native, who is an adjunct Professor at King's College in Wilkes Barre  and a Professor Emeritus  at Steven's Point Wisconsin and Mike Korb, a senior mining engineer, have details on programs for Anthracite Mining Heritage Month. Randi Weingarten, president, American Federation of Teachers talks about the AFT campaign, called “Reading Opens the World”. It's aim is to give away over one million books and reading resources around the country.  

January 1 2  The PA Farm Show is back for 2022. Full PA Farm Show Runs Saturday, January 8 – Saturday, January 15 and the Food Court Opens Noon on Friday, January 7.   Gale Ferranto Committee Member of the Mushroom Farmers of PA.  David Smith  PA Dairymen’s Association Executive Director   Celebrating 100 years of local theatre, The Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre has a gala season of performances planned. General Manager David Parmelee takes a look at the history of Little Theatre and what they have coming up for the 100th season. Charlee Murdock, is the founder of Project Headway Startup. The entrepreneurial endeavor is opening up a new path she believes will bring new innovations to the hair styling industry. Charlee's  plans include "giving back" by helping those who may be starting over to get a beauty boost to raise their self esteem.  

December  18 19  The PA Council for the Arts is  Strengthening community through the arts. Audacy's Nikki Stone gets the details on the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program from Nora Johnson. Jonathan Pidluzny, vice president of academic affairs, American Council of Trustees and Alumni,  has results of a recent poll on learning American history especially at the College level. What can be done? Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has some advice for dealing with illness at this time of the year.   Fork Over Love just announced  the Whole Heart Campaign. Ruth Corcoran member of the board of directors of Fork over Love joins us.  Still looking for that perfect gift? how about the gift of life the gift of blood? Gail McGovern, President & CEO, American Red Cross   

December 11 12    Holiday depression with  Dr. Michelle Wonders   Clinical Director at  Devereux Pocono,   Matthew Facktor, M.D., thoracic surgeon and director of the lung cancer screening program at Geisinger talks about lung cancer and the lung cancer screening program.  Ted Okon, Executive Director of the Community Oncology Alliance has details on how the Build Back Better Plan will impact oncology doctors and patients. 

December 4 5   Danielle Weinschenk and Jess Meoni with  Leadership Lackawanna on two fund raisers coming up to benefit community projects to benefit area communities. 411 Studio presents an original play  by Lou Bisignani, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Beautiful Dreamer. check out the you tube page Northeastern Penna writers collective     Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has some advice for holiday stress. Stephen L. Perillo, National Singer/songwriter S. P. Music Ministry Member of the National Association of Christian Ministers,  Justin Beherns is the Executive Director of Keystone Mission. Justin tells about the 30/30 challenge and how you can help make the goal a reality.  

November 27 28  Desiree Natale, Director of HealthCare Innovations at the Wright Center and Tina Zukowski AVP of Revenue Integrity at the Wright Center give us updates from the Wright Center and tips on choosing insurance.   Bill Sweeney  AARP’s SVP of Government Affairs updates us on prescription drug costs.   Michael Spigler, Vice President of Patient Services and Kidney Disease Education, American Kidney Fund and Theresa Caldron, American Kidney Fund patient Ambassador give us information for patients with gout who also have kidney disease. 

November 20 21  Fork Over Love is not yet a year old but it's already helped many people and restaurants in our area. Ruth Corcoran member of the board of directors of Fork over Love joins us with how this unique concept began.  The Hanover Green Cemetery will be the site once again of Wreaths Across America. The event is December 18 and if you would like to sponsor a wreath, Kathleen Smith, is the location coordinator for the cemetery for the event with details. There's time this weekend to take part in the The Edwardsville Warrior Tree Project. Karen Declet tells us where and when.  Meghan Loftus and Linda Robeson with The Friends of the Poor Thanksgiving Dinner and Family to Family program are ready for two big days coming up this week. Safety in the kitchen reminders this Thanksgiving with Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express. 

November 13 14   This past week we marked Veterans Day. Working is with veterans is what the DAV does all year. John Kleindienst,  DAV Voluntary Services Director explains how you can too.  All service members are welcome to join in The Edwardsville Warrior Tree Project.  Karen Declet tells us where and when. The 43rd Greater Hazleton American Cancer Society Telethon is this weekend, we have details. Proceeds from the recent Abington Angels fundraiser goes to offer assistance to students and their families in need but you still can help. Jennifer Bachan-Breiten will tell us how. It might not be typical holiday conservation but Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express says it's a good time to chat family medical history. We just wrapped up the general election. Scott Seeborg, Pennsylvania director All Voting is Local tells us how the state did during the process.