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Special Edition
by Audacy
WILK brings you the latest news in Northeast Pa. Interviews with people whoare making a difference and talking about the issues that directly affect usin NEPA.
Episodes
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Special Edition Sept. 12-13
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Congressman Rob Bresnahan about the possibility of ending the controversial “Rain Tax” impacting constituents in the 8th Congressional District. Brian Hughes speaks with Chason Goldschmitz, Executive Director of the Ne. Pa Philharmonic about their Prescription Arts...
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Special Edition Sept. 5-6
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes on the large number of cocaine overdose deaths in Luzerne County, and discusses his own battle with drug addiction. Brian Hughes speaks with Gas Fahey from Valley in Motion about a series of Fall at the Furnaces coming up at the...
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Special Edition August 29-30
WILK’s Rob O’Donnell speaks with State Senators Lisa Baker and Rosemary Brown about the Pa. budget and what’s going on in the Commonwealth. Brian Hughes speaks with Tammy Rodgers from the Domestic Violence Service Center about their 17th Annual Golf Tournament, coming up on Friday September 4th…
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Special Edition August 22-23
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Jay Beeber from The National Motorists Association about whether flock cameras are an important law enforcement tool or a vehicle for mass surveillance. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with State Trooper Anthony Petrocki about Sunny Day Camp, for children and adults…
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Special Edition August 15-16
Comments from PA Attorney General Dave Sunday at a joint public policy hearing on crime trends and community safety in Hazleton earlier this week, stating violent crime is generally down in major cities and across the board, but there is an uptick in drug offenses. Audio courtesy of...
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Special Edition Aug 9-10
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Mark Misura, Operations Manager for Pa. American Water about Scranton’s recent water main breaks. Brian Hughes speaks with Rich Perry & Michael Ruth about their new book, “Talk of the Town”, on how to market your small business with clarity, confidence and connection....
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Special Edition Aug 1-2
Brian Hughes speaks with George Baker, GM’s Global Vehicle Lead on how to stop car thieves before they strike. KRZ’s Lissa speaks with Amanda Ricci, Jason Mattioli and Cory Champi about Clash for a Cause, a Benefit Junior Football scrimmage, coming up on Saturday August 8th beginning at 10am at...
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Special Edition July 25-26
Brian Hughes speaks with Larry Newman, Executive Director of the Diamond City Partnership about a busy summer for Wilkes Barre and an update on the renovation of an historic Wilkes Barre landmark. Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Alex Weirman, who discusses her health care...
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Special Edition July 18-19
Brian Hughes speaks with Liz Fabri from PENNDOT and Rebecca Ryback from Northeast HIghway Traffic Safety about aggressive driving in highway work zones, as well as the surge in e bikes, minibikes and scooters sharing city streets. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County State Representative...
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Special Edition July 11-12
Brian Hughes speaks with retired Police Chief Steven Casstevens from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks about a proposal in Congress to increase the federal truck weight limit from 80 thousand pounds to 91 thousand pounds on federal highways. Brian speaks with Brian Walsh from SoFi about new...
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Special Edition July 4-5
Brian Hughes speaks with Curt Camoni, Executive Director of the Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau about the FIFA Fan Zone coming to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Dr. Michael Bailey about Fourth of July Weekend safety tips to keep our animals safe and...
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Special Edition June 27-28
Brian Hughes speaks with Kitty Richards from Groundwork Collaborative about higher Summer prices for groceries, gas, travel and energy. An encore of Brian’s March interview with Sean Gallagher from SEIA on how solar power can slow the spike in energy prices in Pennsylvania. Brian speaks with John...
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Special Edition June 20-21
Brian Hughes speaks with Dr. Katherine Hoops from Johns Hopkins and Katherine Rock about changes to safe gun storage laws in Pennsylvania. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Sarah Schwab from Cardinal Flix about a horror film that will be produced in NEPA this Fall. Brian speaks with Dr. Robert Cain on...
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Special Edition June 13-14
Brian Hughes speaks with Suzanne Goddard from the Jessup 150 Committee about Jessup’s 150th Birthday Parade coming up on Sunday July 5th and other events celebrating the borough’s and America’s birthday. I’ll speak with Holly Spece about her Let’s Shine and Susquehanna Warrior Reserve, connecting...
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Special Edition June 6-7
Part 3 of Nancy & Jason’s interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience on dealing with data centers. Brian speaks with Alex Becker from Pa Unplugged, a Pennsylvania-based parent-led movement helping families delay smartphones and…
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Special Edition May 30-31
Part 2 of Nancy & Jason’s interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience on dealing with data centers. I’ll speak with Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation about NEPA Gives, coming up on June 4th &...
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Special Edition May 23-24
Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News feature Part 1 of their interview with Mike Turner , Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors about his experience with dealing with data centers. I’ll speak with Candace DeMatties, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy for the Partnership to...
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Special Edition May 16-17
Excerpts of WILK’s Rob O’Donnell’s interview with PA Senator Dave McCormick about his permitting reform bill and his stance on data centers. An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Taryn Talacka from the Wyoming Free Library about their “Beer for Books” fundraiser, coming up on May 29th. WILK’s...
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Special Edition May 9-10
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Chris Driesbach about his Road to Recovery event coming up in June. Brian Hughes speaks with David Parmalee from Little Theatre Wilkes Barre about their presentation of the musical comedy “Pillow Talk”. Brian speaks with Betsy McGrath Ardizoni from Maternal Family...
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Special Edition May 2-3
Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pittston author Charles Bufalino about his new book, “Reflections of a Mafia Family, The Teamsters and the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa”. Brian Hughes speaks with Marie Onukiavage from NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Health, about...
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Special Edition April 25-26
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolche about the latest findings in the La’Niah Clark murder investigation. An encore of Brian’s interview with safety activist Eileen Miller, who discusses Paul Miller’s Law, as well as spotlighting National Distracted…
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Special Edition April 18-19
Brian Hughes speaks with political blogger David Yonki about a free event to bring awareness about Myasthenia Gravis in Moosic on Thursday April 23rd, and his own battle with MG. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Dr. Dan Edmunds about Autism Awareness Month during the month of April, as well as...
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Special Edition Apr 11-12
Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Ann Iezzi, Executive Director of the Lackawanna Blind Association and client Marty McKeel about the 97th Annual Helen Keller Day Fashion Show, coming up on Friday April 24th beginning at 5:30pm at the Manor on Main in Dickson City. Brian speaks with Scott Kremp,...
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The Smart Start: A Grandparent's Guide to Luzerne County Community College: Episode 5
Host Nancy Kman and special guest Maria DeLuca, Dean of Early College and Educational Partnerships, discuss the "Two Plus Two" strategy, a pathway that allows students to earn a prestigious four-year degree while saving tens of thousands of dollars in tuition debt. In This Episode: The Two Plus…
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Special Edition April 4-5
Brian Hughes speak with safety activist Eileen Miller, who discusses Paul Miller’s Law, which will begin fining PA drivers who operate vehicles while texting, calling, scrolling, or taking photos while driving, even at red lights, with $50 fines for drivers beginning on June 5th, as well as...
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Special Edition Mar 28-29
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Wyoming County DA Joe Peters about his new gambling initiative. Brian Hughes speaks with Tom Martin from the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association about trade job opportunities in Pa. An encore of Brian’s interview with Kathy, Chitrali and...
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Special Edition Mar 21-22
Brian Hughes speaks with Amanda Marchegiani from the Northeast Regional Cancer Center about Casual Day, coming up on Thursday March 26th. Brian speaks with Mary Lee from Lingokids who has a solution for quality kids screentime and Spring Break activities. Brian speaks with comedian and social...
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Special Edition Mar 14-15
Brian Hughes speaks with Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters on the subjects of Human Trafficking and Fentanyl. Brian speaks with Amber and Cristin from Northeast Child Care Services about their Pa Pre K Counts program. Brian speaks with Kathy, Chitrali and Mellissa from Misericordia...
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Special Edition Mar 7-8
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Pa. Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulitch on senior issues in Pennsylvania. Brian Hughes speaks with Sandy Markwood from USAging about the hidden hunger crisis among seniors. Brian speaks with Robert Gordon, Director of Policy and Research for APCIA about why home...
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Special Edition Feb 28-Mar 1
Brian Hughes speaks with Karen Ryczak from the Northeast Regional Cancer Center about National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month during the month of March. Brian speaks with Mark Davis and Courtney Wagner from the Trucksville United Methodist Church about their Pillars Vision…
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Special Edition Feb 21-22
Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan about the debate over data centers and ICE activities. An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Mary Liz Donato, Head of the Lackawanna County Dept. of Planning & Gus Fahey from Valley in Motion about...
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Special Edition Feb. 14-15
Brian Hughes speaks with LCCC President John Yudichak and Misericordia University President Daniel Myers about the Accelerate Your Degree collaboration between the 2 schools in simplifying the transfer process and helping students save money. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Cassandra Coleman,...
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Special Edition Feb 7-8
Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Liz Donato, Head of the Lackawanna County Dept. of Planning & Gus Fahey from Valley in Motion about Safe Streets Lackawanna, an initiative to reduce fatal and severe injury crashes by 50% by 2045. An encore of Brian’s interview with Erica Reid from DHS and the Blue...
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Special Edition 1-31 2-1
Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Pa State Trooper Anthony Petroski about Camp Cadet for young people considering a career in law enforcement. Brian Hughes speaks with Anthony Ciaccia on the impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers on prescription drug prices. WILK’s Sue Henry reflects on the 67th...
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Special Edition Jan 24-25
Brian Hughes speaks with State Trooper Anthony Petrosky, Liz Fabri from PENNDOT and Rebecca Ryback from the Northeast Highway Safety Program about Winter Driving Safety. Brian speaks with David Parmelee from Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre about their upcoming presentation of “One Flew Over The...
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Special Edition Jan 17-18
Brian Hughes speaks with John Rosengrant, Executive Director of the NEPA Youth Shelter about their afterschool services for teens and young adults and how you can help out. WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with attorney Cathy O’Donnell about the Blankets & Brother Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on...
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Special Edition Jan 10-11
Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Prof. Chris Edleson from the University of Mass. Amherst about President Trump’s recent actions in Venezuela. Brian Hughes speaks with Erica Reid, From the Blue Campaign Center for Countering Human Trafficking. Nancy and Jason speak with Dr....
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Special Edition Jan 3-4
WILK’s Sue Henry speaks with Polka musicians John Stevens and Jimmy Sturr about the loss of the legendary John "Stanky" Stankovic, who died on Christmas Day at the age of 89. An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with David Yonki from the LuLac Political Letter about the Top Local Stories of 2025....
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Special Edition 12 27-28
Brian Hughes speaks with David Yonki from the LuLac Political Letter about the Top Local Stories of 2025. An encore of Brian’s interview with Daniel Packer, author of the new book “Scranton’s Bygone Department Stores” chronicling the history of Scranton Dry Goods, later Oppenheims, and The Globe...
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Special Edition Dec 13-14
Brian Hughes speaks with Mike Castellano from the United Way and Sara McDonald from the Lackawanna Area Agency on Aging about the Age Friendly Lackawanna County Team and other programs and services the agencies are collaborating on to benefit senior citizens. An encore of Brian’s interview with...
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Special Edition Dec 13-14
Brian Hughes speaks with Anne Shoup, Senior Adviser for Strategic Planning and Projects at Protect Our Care, regarding the potential lapse of American Care Act premium tax credits and its impact on Pennsylvanians. Brian speaks with singer and songwriter and Jessup native Robert Allen Mycko about...
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Special Edition Dec 6-7
Brian speaks with John Cardoni from the Scranton Cultural Center about the building’s history, its partnership with Broadway Theatre of Scranton, and their upcoming lineup of shows. Brian Hughes speaks with Daniel Packer, author of the new book “Scranton’s Bygone Department Stores” chronicling…
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Special Edition Nov 29-30
Brian Hughes speaks with Liz Fabri from PENNDOT & Rebecca Ryback from the Northeast Highway Safety Program about Winter & Holiday weekend safety on the roads. Brian speaks with Margaret Poe from Transunion about taking control of your credit and finances, especially during the holiday season.…
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Special Edition 11 23-24
An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Megan Loftus from Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center and Linda Robeson from Family to Family about a recent merger between non profits and their upcoming Thanksgiving Week events. Brian speaks with Lisa Vinciguerro, who discusses her…
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Special Edition Nov 15-15
An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Tom Fritz, PR Director of the Scranton Santa Parade, coming up on Saturday, Nov 22nd in downtown Scranton. Brian speaks with Dr. Andrea Kline-Tilford about the need for children to get the flu shot. An encore of Brian’s interview with Angela Bassani and...
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Special Edition Nov 8-9
Highlights from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s appearance at the CEO Weinberg Food Bank in Jenkins Township on Thursday, discussing the importance of SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania. Brian Hughes speaks with Tom Fritz, PR Director of the Scranton Santa Parade, coming up on Saturday, Nov 22nd…
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Special Edition 11-1 2
Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Pa. Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphries about the likely sticker shock Pennsylvanians may experience in the health insurance marketplace. Froggy 101’s Doc and Chewy speak with Bill Brennan about the “Cowboys & Cowgirls” Equines for Freedom...
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Special Edition Oct 25-26
Brian Hughes speaks with CASA of Lackawanna County Executive Director Joan Peterson and Board Member Lisa Murphy about their organization’s mission of advocating on behalf of children. An encore of Nancy Kman’s interview with Dr. Mona Javery on breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness...
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Special Edition Oct 18-19
Brian Hughes speaks with Megan Loftus from Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center and Linda Robeson from Family to Family about a recent merger between non profits and their upcoming Thanksgiving Week events. An encore of Brian’s interview with Brian Walsh from So Fi about student...
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Special Edition Oct 11-12
Nancy Kman speaks with Dr. Mona Javery, founder and Executive Director of “Music Beats Cancer” about breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Brian Hughes speaks with Amy Feldman, Josh Katyl and April Vinciarelli from Northeast Sight Services about their 20th Annual Awards Dinner…
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WILK brings you the latest news in Northeast Pa. Interviews with people whoare making a difference and talking about the issues that directly affect usin NEPA.
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Audacy
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