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What to look for on Smart Talk Monday, May 14, 2018: Robert Costa, the moderator of Washington Week on PBS and national political reporter for the Washington Post joins us on Monday’s Smart Talk to discuss a host of issues. Tuesday is primary election day in Pennsylvania when Republicans and Democrats will be nominating candidates … Continue reading "Washington Week’s Robert Costa/Mifflin House saved by casino?"

What to look for on Smart Talk Friday, May 11, 2018: Spring is here, and that means flowers are in bloom, trees are leafing out and it is time to plan and plant vegetable gardens. It also means it is time for Smart Talk’s annual gardening show. Erica Jo Shaffer, the nursery manager at Highland … Continue reading "Answering your gardening questions"

What to look for on Smart Talk Thursday, May 10, 2018: Penn State University has been criticized after its decision to disband the school’s outdoors or outing club, the Nittany Grotto Caving Club and the Nittany Divers Scuba Club. Penn State said the clubs were being eliminated because they presented an “unacceptable safety risk.”  Speculation … Continue reading "Too many lawsuits?/On the road with candidates for governor"

What to look for Smart Talk Wednesday, May 9, 2018: We’re down to the home stretch before next Tuesday’s primary election In Pennsylvania.  Smart Talk has featured conversations with the candidates who have opponents in the primary.  They include those running for the U.S. Senate, governor and U.S. House of Representatives.  More than 20 candidates … Continue reading "Congressional candidates Shavonnia Corbin-Johnson/Bernard Washabaugh"

What to look for on Smart Talk Tuesday, May 8, 2018: Social media use has exploded in the past ten years, with more than half of all users saying they visit sites daily — some multiple times a day. Municipalities are jumping on board, leveraging platforms to engage constituents and push important information to the … Continue reading "Local governments expanding social media posts/Democratic Congressional candidate Denny Wolff"

What to look for on Smart Talk Monday, May 7, 2018: Pennsylvania has more than 900 rape kits that have not been tested.  That number is actually down in the last three years.  So how can a rape case go to trial or criminal proceedings continue without the important evidence a rape kit could provide … Continue reading "Untested rape kits/George Scott, Democratic Congressional candidate"

What to look for on Smart Talk Friday, May 4, 2018: As the days wind down to the May 15th primary election, Friday’s Smart Talk features another candidate for Congress.  Appearing on the program is Doug Mastriano, a Republican running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 13th Congressional District.  The 13th District includes … Continue reading "House candidate Doug Mastriano/Give Local York/Justice reform?"

What to look for on Smart Talk Thursday, May 3, 2018: In the days leading up to the May 15 primary election, Smart Talk has featured candidates running for governor, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. The purpose of the conversations is to let voters hear where the candidates stand on the … Continue reading "Congressional candidates Doug McLinko and Art Halvorson"

What to look for on Smart Talk Wednesday, May 2, 2018: Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by social and communication impairments, combined with limited interests and repetitive behaviors. Early diagnosis and intervention are key to improving learning and skills. In a new report, the Centers for Disease Control increased its estimates of children with … Continue reading "Autism rates rise/Congressional candidate John Eichelberger"

What to look for on Smart Talk Tuesday, May 1, 2018: Pennsylvania’s primary election is scheduled for May 15.  A mid-term election is important because voters are deciding on candidates for the U.S House of Representatives and in Pennsylvania — a U.S. Senate seat.  Pennsylvanians are also voting for governor as well as state house … Continue reading "Congressional candidates John Joyce and George Halcovage"