In this episode, we’re talking to someone whose story is shared by hundreds across Central Pennsylvania—the story of the Steelton steel plant. After more than a century in operation, the plant has shut down, leaving more than 500 workers without jobs and shaking the foundation of an entire community. We’ll hear firsthand from a longtime employee and union member who not only worked side by side with his son at the mill, but was a key employee of the plant. He’ll share what this closure means for working families, local businesses, and the broader fight to keep American manufacturing alive. This is a conversation about resilience, economic shifts, and the real-life consequences of decisions made far beyond our region.

In this episode we dive into one of the most pressing issues facing Americans today: cuts to Social Security. For millions of seniors, people with disabilities, and working families, Social Security isn’t just a line item in the federal budget—it’s a lifeline. As debates heat up in Washington over the future of this critical program we need to hear from voices in our community - that's why I am interviewing Betty Cobb, a Harrisburg resident who is 73 years old and relies on social security. Cuts to this program would be devastating for her.