Special Edition

Brian Hughes speaks with Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak, on its partnership with Luzerne County and its services in helping students. Brian speaks with Emily Socha Kisel and Kimberly Long about an Ovarian Cancer Benefit, coming up on July 27th at McDonnell’s Grove in Carbondale. Brian speaks with Director Dan Nudo from Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre about their youth workshop production of “Disney’s Descendants” July 18th thru the 21st at the theatre on North Main St. Brian speaks with Jay Sochoka about the St. Eulalia’s Summer Festival July 18th & 19th at the church in Roaring Brook Township. And encores of Brian’s interviews with Brian Walsh from Si Fi regarding student loan payments, and Joan Alker about the impact of Medicaid cuts on rural hospitals.

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro on the potential impact of President Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill on Pennsylvanians. Brian Hughes speaks with Karen McClain, Liaison and Coordinator of the Scranton Catholic Charismatic Renewal about their Annual Conference, coming up August 1st thru the 3rd at the University of Scranton. Nancy & Jason speak with Dawn Hucklebride from Paid Leave For All about paid medical leave for small business employees in Pennsylvania, and an encore of Brian’s interview with Karel Zubris and Ed Kopec from the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame about their benefit Cornhole Tournament, coming up on Sunday, July 13th at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston.

Brian Hughes speaks with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about her attendance at the U..S. Mayor’s Conference in Tampa, Florida, potential cuts to Medicaid, the status of Regional & Moses Taylor hospitals in Scranton, the city’s youth crime initiative, infrastructure, and if she might challenge Rob Bresnahan’s seat in the 8th Congressional District in 2026. An encore of Brian’s interview with Paul DeAngelo about his family foundation’s Independence Day Festival at City View Park in Hazleton to benefit area charities. Brian speaks with Karel Zubris and Ed Kopec from the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame about their benefit Cornhole Tournament on Sunday July 13th at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston. Froggy 101’s Doc speaks with John Wharton from Valhalla Veterans Services about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. And a look back on the destruction caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972, featuring segments of a

30th anniversary commemoration by WILK newsman Tom Regan, titled “Agnes, A Flood of Memories”.

Brian Hughes speaks with Darryl Lewis from Rising Tide Wellness about a Health Fair, coming up on Thursday June 26th from 10am to 3pm on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Bob Keefe from E2 about clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania. An encore of Brian’s interview with Mary Kay Pivovarnik, Executive Director of CASA of Wyoming Valley about their child advocacy mission. 98.5’s Lissa speaks with James Barrett about the “Good Things Are Happening Fest” coming up in Scranton in September, and an encore of Brian’s interview with Antonio Ciaccia about Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Kay Pivornik from CASA of Wyoming Valley about their advocacy for children. Froggy 101’s Doc speaks with Hazleton Police Officer Jess Surkin about Camp Aspire, for kids 7 to 14 dealing with traumatic life circumstances Brian speaks with Dylan & Nicole from the NEPA Pride Coalition about their Educational Symposium on Friday June 13th at Marywood University. Brian speaks with Megan Alpert from Joy World Wealth Partners about her series of workshops to empower women. Brian speaks with father & son entrepreneurs Tariq and Zaidan about Zaidan’s sneaker store, which holds it’s grand opening Friday June 13th on Wyoming Ave. in Kingston. And Lissa from KRZ speaks with Tatiana about Scranton Girls Rock Camp.

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Dallas High School grad Sarah Cominsky about false public allegations made by fellow grad Calvin Polachek, who claimed he survived a mass shooting at Dallas High School that never happened. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Jim & Steve from the William Walker Hose Company in Mayfield about their first Craft Fair & Flea Market fundraiser on Saturday June 7th. Brian Hughes speaks with Craig Martinez from T Mobile about how to prepare for everyday emergencies and natural disasters. Brian speaks with Dr. Matthew Budoff about new studies linking inflammation and heart attack risk by targeting arterial plaque, and an encore of Brian’s January interview with author Maxim Furek about the paranormal and local music.

An encore of Brian Hughes’ February interview with Elieen Miller, the mother of Paul Miller, who was killed by a distracted truck driver in 2010 and the driving force behind the Hands Free Law, going into effect in Pa. on June 5th. Brian speaks with Joan Alker from the Center or Children & Families about the potential impact of Medicaid cuts on the health care of rural communities. Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti on her plans for a new term should she be re-elected as Mayor of Scranton. WILK’s Bob Cordaro speaks with Shadow Steele about another airing of the Rocky Glen Park documentary this weekend at the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton. And Lissa from 98.5 KRZ speaks with Tatiana Tell about Scranton Girls Rock Camp.

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on a variety of topics, ranging from the April fire at the Governor’s residence to possible Medicaid cuts and agriculture. Brian Hughes speaks with Stephanie Hoopes, the National Director of ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed people, and their struggles with affording the basics. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Jamie Byrd from Camp Freedom near Carbondale and the Froggy Pond Water fundraiser, and Nancy & Jason are back to speak with Bob Durkin from the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce about the Local Business Community Update.

WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Hazleton native Luke Bernstein, President & CEO of the Pa. Chamber of Business and Industry on how Pennsylvania can eliminate the “brain drain” and keep young people from leaving Pennsylvania for out of state employment opportunities. Brian Hughes speaks with Brian Walsh from So Fi about tips, advice and steps borrowers of student loans can take following the resumption of payment collections after a multi year pause. An encore of Brian’s February interview with Denise Ogurkis from Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization that builds beds for children in need. And Part 2 of an Audacy Special on the State of Mental Health, featuring the role of the Red Cross and the Stigma of Mental Health.

Brian Hughes speaks with Jenny Morgan about her Recovery Rocks alcohol free Event, coming up on Saturday, May 31st in Moscow. An encore of Brian’s interview with Kathryn Bronsky from the USDA about invasive insect pests. Part 1 of an Audacy Special on the State of Mental Health, featuring an interview with former NFL star Ronnie Lott. Froggy 101’s Doc and Chewy speak with Nicole Ole about her animal rescue farm in Wyoming County. And an encore of Brian’s January interview with veterinarians Gene O'Neill and Dana Varble about new breakthroughs in Veterinary Medicine.