Special Edition

Brian Hughes speaks with Dr. Katherine Hoops from Johns Hopkins and Katherine Rock about changes to safe gun storage laws in Pennsylvania. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Sarah Schwab from Cardinal Flix about a horror film that will be produced in NEPA this Fall. Brian speaks with Dr. Robert Cain on how Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine are filling a void in America’s health care system. An encore of Brian’s interview with Mark Davis about the Trucksville United Methodist Church’s upcoming Summer Carnival. And Brian speaks with Brandi Bynum from the Blue Campaign on how the public can help prevent human trafficking during large scale events like the FIFA World Cup.

Brian Hughes speaks 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. I’ll speak with Holly Spece about her Let’s Shine and Susquehanna Warrior Reserve, connecting people to health and social services with dignity and respect. David Parmalee from Little Theatre Wilkes Barre discusses the theatre’s upcoming production of Shrek. An encore of WILK Sue Henry interview with Cassandra Coleman of America250 as Pennsylvania prepares for America’s 250th Birthday And Joshua Coleman from Kings Raising Queens discusses his non profit working on providing clothing for children with special needs.

Part 3 of Nancy & Jason’s interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience on dealing with data centers. Brian speaks with Alex Becker from Pa Unplugged, a Pennsylvania-based parent-led movement helping families delay smartphones and promote screen-free childhoods An encore of Brian’s interviews with Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters about his fight against Fentanyl and Human Trafficking. And WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with 28/22 News reporter Andy Mehalshick about his more than 40 years in broadcasting, his health challenges and his retirement from television

Part 2 of Nancy & Jason’s interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience on dealing with data centers. I’ll speak with Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation about NEPA Gives, coming up on June 4th & 5th. WILK’s Bob Cordaro speaks with the Arc Angels on Stage, about their upcoming show, “Not Your Average Mermaid Tale” coming up on Thursday June 11th at 6:30pm at the Peoples Security Bank at Lackawanna College in Scranton. I’ll speak with social influencer Amber Viola, who discusses a Juneteenth Event at PNC Field in Moosic, featuring replicas of Scranton’s Negro League team, the Scranton Battling Giants. I’ll speak with Mark Davis about the Trucksville United Methodist Church Community Carnival Saturday June 27th from 11am to 4pm at the church on Knob Hill Road.

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News feature Part 1 of their interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience with dealing with data centers. I’ll speak with Candace DeMatties, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy for the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease about the importance of measles vaccinations. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Mark Khan from the 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment and their role in preserving the history of the Revolutionary War. And Nancy & Jason speak with Bob Durkin, president and CEO of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Bob Durkin, who discusses Small Business Week.

Excerpts of WILK’s Rob O’Donnell’s interview with PA Senator Dave McCormick about his permitting reform bill and his stance on data centers. An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Taryn Talacka from the Wyoming Free Library about their “Beer for Books” fundraiser, coming up on May 29th. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Mark Riccetti Jr., director of operations and programs for the Luzerne County Historical Society, who discusses the organization's upcoming annual dinner in June, which will highlight the country's 250th birthday. An encore of Brian’s interview with Marie Onukiavage from NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Health, about National Mental Health Month in May. And Brian speaks with local author Jean Estelle, about her “Hope” novels about the dystopian future.

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Chris Driesbach about his Road to Recovery event coming up in June. Brian Hughes speaks with David Parmalee from Little Theatre Wilkes Barre about their presentation of the musical comedy “Pillow Talk”. Brian speaks with Betsy McGrath Ardizoni from Maternal Family Health Services in Scranton about their Championing Women’s Health Fundraiser May 28th at Glenmaura Country Club in Scranton, and their expansion into Carbon & Monroe counties. And encores of Brian’s interviews with entrepreneur Rachida Lovely about her work with affordable housing and her work as a member of the City of Scranton's juvenile crime prevention program. Amber and Cristin from Northeast Child Care Services about their Pa Pre K Counts program. And Sean Gallagher from SEIA on how solar power can slow the spike in energy prices in Pennsylvania.

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pittston author Charles Bufalino about his new book, “Reflections of a Mafia Family, The Teamsters and the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa”. Brian Hughes speaks with Marie Onukiavage from NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Health, about National Mental Health Month in May. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Wilkes Barre Mayor George Brown about upcoming events in the Diamond City. Brian speaks with Taryn Talacka from the Wyoming Free Library about their “Beer for Books” fundraiser, coming up on May 29th. And Brian speaks with Margo Azzerelli about her adaptation of the Edgar Allen Poe play, “Fall of the House of Usher”, playing this and next weekend at Actor’s Circle in Scranton.

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolche about the latest findings in the La’Niah Clark murder investigation. An encore of Brian’s interview with safety activist Eileen Miller, who discusses Paul Miller’s Law, as well as spotlighting National Distracted Driving Awareness Month during the month of April. And Brian speaks with David Yonki about the 20th Anniversary of his blog, the LuLac Political Letter.

Brian Hughes speaks with political blogger David Yonki about a free event to bring awareness about Myasthenia Gravis in Moosic on Thursday April 23rd, and his own battle with MG. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Dr. Dan Edmunds about Autism Awareness Month during the month of April, as well as advancements in Autism. Brian speaks with entrepreneur Rachida Lovely about her work with affordable housing and her work as a member of the City of Scranton's juvenile crime prevention program. And another edition of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s Local Business Community Update with Chamber President & CEO Bob Durkin discussing the Chamber’s 10 month Leadership Lackawanna Core Program