STREET LEVEL With Chris Chermak

This episode we are joined by Senator Doug Mastriano and his wife, Rebbie. I am very grateful that him and Rebbie found the time to sit down and have a discussion with us during this critical time in Pennsylvania. 

Living a life of service with a  30 year career as a United States Army Colonel, ending his career as a faculty instructor in the Department Of Strategy at the US Army War College. Doug was then elected by the people to represent the 33rd District in the Pennsylvania Senate with 70% of the vote. 

After seeing what has transpired over the last 2.5 years, Doug and Rebbie are in the thick of campaign season and running for Governor of Pennsylvania against opponent Josh Shapiro.

Senator Mastriano has a really good shot at winning the Governorship and it would be nice for the citizens of Lackawanna  County to hear from him and Rebbie.

We hope this conversation does that.

Thank you for listening

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and we sat down with the Lackawanna County Suicide Prevention Alliance, Kathy Wallace, Katrina Larusso, and Janice Mecadon of the just formed THE LOSS TEAM. THE LOSS TEAM is for families who have lost someone.

To reach out to the LOSS TEAM, please call:
570-575-6487
570-57-6838

It's important to notice signs and symptoms and where to get help. 

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please visit the following websites or call:

1-800-273-8255 

GINOLARUSSOFOUNDATION.ORG
NORTHEASTSUICIDEPREVENTIONINITIATIVE.ORG

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This episodes guest is Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Candidate and Representative from the 33rd District, Carrie Lewis DelRosso. 

Carrie was born and raised in Scranton before moving to Allegheny County to attend the University of Pittsburgh. She’s called Oakmont home for two decades and served on its borough council for three years. During her time in that leadership position, she worked to improve efficiency and transparency – goals that she also has for her time as a state representative.

Her other priorities include strong public education, affordable health insurance, low taxes and manageable regulations to keep costs in check. She’ll stand behind pro-growth and pro-jobs initiatives to build a robust economy.

For the 2021-22 legislative session, Carrie was appointed to serve on the House Aging and Older Adult Services, Gaming Oversight, Human Services and Urban Affairs committees.

Carrie runs her own public affairs and marketing company. Because of her experience as a small business owner, she understands the importance of family-sustaining jobs and the impact they have on the local economy.

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This weeks guest is United States Senate Candidate, Kathy Barnette.

Kathy served her country proudly for 10 years in the Armed Forces Reserves where she was accepted into Officer Candidacy School. She worked with two major financial firms in corporate America and sat on the board of a pregnancy crisis center for five years. She also authored the book Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: Being Black and Conservative in America. Her book explains why liberal policies have failed the Black community time and time again — and will fail the larger American community as Democrats rush to the hard Left of the party. But her most cherished opportunity, to date, is being a wife and mom to her two children.

Stay tuned til the end for something a little bit different than most episodes.

This episodes guest is Ambassador Carla Sands. Carla is a PA US Senate Candidate, accomplished Businesswoman, and former Ambassador to Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

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This weeks Guest is Lou Barletta, Republican Candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania.

Lou was formerly the Mayor of Hazelton, and served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district. Now, he is running for Governor of Pennsylvania. 

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This weeks Guest is Bob Cordaro, host of THE BOB CORDARO SHOW on WILK from 12-3 Monday through Friday.

Bob Cordaro is a former Lackawanna County Commissioner and current radio host for WILK. This week Chris and Bob discuss what the transition is like from politics to media, past administrations, media bias, and the importance of voter integrity.

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This weeks Guest is Chuck Volpe, host of THE VOLPE REPORT on FOX56.

With the county and the state having a lot of important races and questions on the ballot May 18th, Chuck was kind enough to spend some time with us. Chuck has a very unique perspective on many of the issues, speaking as a business owner and host of a political program. We discuss the Covid Response of the State and the County, some of that ballot questions, and the upcoming Senate race.

Remember to get out and vote May 18th. 

If you have any suggestions for topics, or guests, please send us a message on Facebook, or an email to [email protected] .

Next weeks guest you may have heard of, Chuck Volpe, local businessman and the weekly host of FOX 56’s The Volpe Report. With big decisions to be made for our area in the next election, Chuck is going to give us his insights into what is at stake for the State and the region. 

Thank you for watching and listening.

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This weeks Guests are Marie Onukiavage and Owen Dougherty from N.A.M.I., the National Alliance on Mental Illness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there are a tremendous amount of people suffering in Lackawanna County since the start of the Pandemic. N.A.M.I. is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness believes a diverse, inclusive and equitable organization (or Alliance) is one where all employees, volunteers and members — regardless of gender, race, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, education, disability, veteran status or other dimension of diversity — feel valued and respected.

If you have any suggestions for topics, or guests, please send us a message on Facebook, or an email to [email protected] .

Next weeks guest you may have heard of, Chuck Volpe, local businessman and the weekly host of FOX 56’s The Volpe Report. With big decisions to be made for our area in the next election, Chuck is going to give us his insights into what is at stake for the State and the region. 

Thank you for watching and listening.

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This weeks Guest is Matt Guedes, Executive Director at Camp Freedom. Camp Freedom is more than a hunt, a fishing trip, or a hike on our pristine 1800 acres. It is an opportunity for those who are seeking continued healing in their life’s journey to find spiritual, physical, and mental peace that can only be found in the outdoors. Our goal is to provide high quality outdoor adventures to those with disabilities with their needs, objectives, and life goals in mind.

The opportunities for disabled Veterans, First Responders, and their families at Camp Freedom are endless. Camp Freedom allows these individuals to experience the outdoors in a safe and protected manner while giving them exposure to the life healing benefits of outdoor activities. 

If you have any suggestions for topics, or guests, please send us a message on Facebook, or an email to [email protected] .

Next weeks guests are Marie Onukiavage and Owen Dougherty of NAMI. The National Alliance On Mental Illness is a United States-based advocacy group originally founded as a grassroots group by family members of people diagnosed with mental illness. 

Thank you for watching and listening.

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