Special Edition

February 17 and 18: An interview with travel author and television personality Rick Steves with advice on going abroad without fear; a discussion with psychologist Dr. Daniel Siegel, author of “The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity and Resilience in Your Child,” and a talk with psychotherapist and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute Bill Eddy about his book, “Five Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life: Identifying and Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths and Other High Conflict Personalities.”

Special Edition with Sue Henry February 10 and 11: Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey talks about tax cuts, the Russia investigation and the possibility of some companies offering innovative health care plans for their employees;  an interview with the iconic champion of novelty records, Dr. Demento and suggestions on how you can take betting tips to the boardroom with professional poker player and author of “Thinking In Bets,” Annie Duke.

Special Edition Sue Henry February 3 and 4: Reaction from U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta and Corporal Seth Kelly of the Pennsylvania State Police, who attended the State of the Union speech;  an update on fiscal matters involving the Scranton School District, the Pa. Lottery and the revenue potential of recreational cannabis from Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale; and details of some changes at a Luzerne County organization that serves the blind and visually impaired, Northeast Sight Services, as it notes its 100th anniversary.

Special Edition with WILK's Sue Henry

January 6 and 7: An interview with Pennsylvania State Rep. Aaron Kaufer about welfare reform legislation he's introduced; a discussion with author Gregory Wrightstone about his book, "Inconvenient Facts," which questions global warming and predictions from mentalist Kreskin about 2018.

January 13 and 14: A discussion with Gary Tennis, former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs regarding the state's opioid addiction crisis; coverage of the Boy Scouts of America's "Merit Badge College" in Wilkes-Barre and an interview with Sara Zaske about her book, "Achtung Baby," looking at the way Germans raise their children.

Special Edition with WILK's Sue Henry  January 20 and 21: Insight into the community service projects of the Leadership Wilkes-Barre class of 2018; an interview with John Hersker of Flashback Cinema regarding a movie series regarding the 80th anniversary of the F.M. Kirby Center and an interview with Dr. Ruth about her book, "Stay or Go: Dr. Ruth's Rules for Relationships." 

December 23 and 24: An interview with U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta about tax cut legislation; acting Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman discusses money saving tips for seniors on their automobile insurance and an interview with abuse prevention specialist Nancy Martin with ideas on how women can avoid harassment situations.

December 30 and 31: Review of 2017 with a recap of the inauguration of President Trump; an interview with Ben Bradlee Jr., who is writing a book about the election with Luzerne County residents as the subjects and an interview with former WNEP TV anchor, producer and reporter, Marisa Burke.  

December 9 and 10: A discussion with local principals of a CBD oil distributorship on the benefits of cannabinoid oils; a talk with Dr. Edward Scahill, who signed a letter of support for the Trump tax cuts and an interview with Tina Brown, author of “The Vanity Fair Diaries.”

December 16 and 17: An interview with Charles Brandt, author of “I Hear You Paint Houses” about Russell Buffalino, an NEPA mafia figure thought responsible for the hit on Jimmy Hoffa; holiday lending hints from Katrina Boyer of the Department of Banking and Securities about predatory holiday lending and an interview with IRA Mehlman, of the Federation of American Immigration Reform.