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Battleground Politics With Lauren Mayk — 118 episodes

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Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton on data centers, skill games and more

2

Johnny Doc's attorney talks about securing commutation from White House

3

Philly superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington talks about what he hopes to see this year

4

Philly managing director Carlton Williams talks new role

5

How will Gov. Shapiro's data center executive order work?

6

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum talks gas prices, data centers, slavery exhibit and more

7

Philly Sanitation Commissioner, Councilmember talk city waste contract

8

Pa. Democrats, Republicans make their push 100 days before midterms

9

Pa. Rep. Jordan Harris and Sen. Joe Picozzi speak on 2026-27 Pa. state budget

10

How a meeting among Philly Democrats impacts the future of the party

11

RNC Chair Joe Gruters talks midterm elections and more during Philly visit

12

DA Larry Krasner talks progressive movement, changes he’d like to see

13

Bob Brady plans to run again to lead Philly Dems, eyes changes

14

Voters, candidates prepare for New Jersey Primary

15

Analyzing Chris Rabb’s win in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District Democratic primary

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Chris Rabb on how he won Pa's 3rd district primary, why he'll be ‘bonus rep'

17

Pennsylvania Secretary Al Schmidt talks primary, Trump election efforts

18

Pa. 7th Congressional District race could help decide control of U.S. House

19

After 2025 error, Chester County officials look for a smoother election

20

Pa. treasurer Stacy Garrity talks race for Pennsylvania governor

21

State Rep. Chris Rabb talks race for 3rd Congressional District

22

Shaun Griffith talks race for 3rd Congressional District

23

Sen. Sharif Street talks race for 3rd Congressional District

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Dr. Ala Stanford talks race for 3rd Congressional District

25

SEPTA GM Scott Sauer talks budget proposal, Silverliner IV railcars and more

26

Delaware Democrats push for an earlier primary day

27

Panel discusses Mayor Parker’s proposed rideshare tax to raise money for Philly schools

28

David L. Cohen talks Philly’s bid for Democratic National Convention

29

Superintendent, teachers’ union leader talk controversial plan for Philly schools

30

Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan says ‘worrisome' calls and threats continue

31

Pa. Democrat and Republican talk budget, SEPTA funding and skill games

32

Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie react to end of government shutdown

33

Christine Todd Whitman, NJ’s first female governor, speaks on Mikie Sherrill’s win

34

SEPTA GM speaks on progress as inspections, financial crisis continue

35

Mikie Sherrill, Jack Ciattarelli and voters speak on NJ Governor's race as Election Day approaches

36

Sen. Andy Kim, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie react to government shutdown

37

Pa. Democratic Party Chair Eugene DePasquale talks political landscape

38

Pat Dugan talks rematch with Larry Krasner in Philly District Attorney race

39

Pa. Democrat, Republican talk efforts to secure funding for SEPTA

40

GOP Sen. Joe Picozzi reacts to SEPTA cuts after funding plans fail

41

SEPTA GM talks service cuts that will go into effect if transit agency fails to secure funding

42

Attorney General Dave Sunday talks SEPTA’s special prosecutor and more

43

Late budget, looming crisis: Lawmakers and SEPTA riders on transit funding

44

DNC Chairman Ken Martin talks midterms, primaries during stop in Philly

45

Panel discusses the impact of Philly workers union strike

46

Local Republican, Democrat who voted on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ speak out

47

Mikie Sherrill talks showdown with Jack Ciattarelli in NJ Governor’s race

48

GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli talks race for NJ governor

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Mayor Marty Small, challenger Bob McDevitt talk the current state and future of Atlantic City

50

Dr. Mehmet Oz talks new role, Medicaid, vaccines, AI and more

51

WATCH: SEPTA’s fight for funding reaches Harrisburg

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Patrick Dugan, challenger in the Philly DA race, talks primary, gun violence and more

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Philly DA Larry Krasner talks Democratic primary, gun violence and more

54

Pennsylvania voters reflect on President Trump’s first 100 days

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2 Democrats, 2 Republicans debate President Trump’s first 100 days

56

Philly Sheriff Rochelle Bilal responds to calls for her office to be abolished

57

Former commerce secretary Wilbur Ross talks Trump tariffs, economy and more

58

Democrat James Malone on his win in GOP-leaning Lancaster County

59

Philly Congressman Dwight Evans on road to recovery months after stroke

60

Mayor Cherelle Parker talks $6.7 billion budget proposal for Philly

61

David Cohen, former ambassador to Canada, speaks on President Trump's tariffs

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Pa. political leaders Greg Rothman, Malcolm Kenyatta speak on current state of their parties

63

How SEPTA is preparing for potential fare increases, service cuts

64

Gov. Shapiro talks deadly plane crash, budget proposal, Trump, Super Bowl and more

65

Dr. Tony Watlington talks the state of Philly schools, DEI, immigration and more

66

Mayor Cherelle Parker recruits DC officials for Philly

67

Pa. AG Dave Sunday talks opioid epidemic, Krasner, Trump, recreational pot, abortion and more

68

A day on Capitol Hill: Battleground Politics talks with the region’s new members of Congress

69

SEPTA’s special prosecutor talks strategy for his office, why he hasn’t taken any cases yet

70

NJ Senator-elect Andy Kim talks Trump, Biden and finding common ground

71

Republican Senator-elect Joe Picozzi speaks on major win in Northeast Philly

72

Philly Democratic Chair Bob Brady slams Kamala Harris campaign after loss to Trump

73

Rep. Susan Wild talks competitive race for Pennsylvania’s 7th District

74

Andy Kim, Democratic candidate for Senate in New Jersey, discusses the issues

75

Curtis Bashaw, New Jersey's Republican Senate candidate, discusses the issues

76

Pa. Sen. Bob Casey talks the economy, Medicare, abortion and more

77

Voters, leaders across Pennsylvania talk Harris, Trump and the presidential election

78

GOP VP nominee JD Vance talks immigration, IVF, Mark Robinson allegations

79

What voters want to hear from Harris, Trump during the presidential debate in Philly

80

DNC Recap: On the floor at the convention as Pres. Biden passes the torch to VP Kamala Harris

81

Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker talks inspiration, Pete Buttigieg speaks on the presidential race

82

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker talks Harris, Walz, Shapiro at the DNC

83

Local Pa. Republican committee member under fire for push against Donald Trump

84

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona talks loan forgiveness, campus protests, education funding and more

85

Undecided Pa. voters weigh in on Kamala Harris campaign, changes to 2024 race

86

President Pro Tempore Kim Ward speaks on the importance of Pa. in the presidential race

87

Dave McCormick, others at the RNC, speak on new GOP VP nominee JD Vance

88

Delegates at the RNC react to assassination attempt on Donald Trump

89

Republican National Convention preview and what to know about battleground Wisconsin

90

Voters in Philly, Pa. suburbs, South Jersey weigh in on the presidential debate

91

Philly Managing Director Adam Thiel talks Kensington, the city’s challenges and more

92

Bucks County GOP Committee Chair speaks on securing votes for Trump

93

Democratic Pa. senator speaks on securing votes for Biden in Bucks County

94

Voters in Philly and Jersey Shore talk Biden, Trump, economy, Israel-Hamas War, abortion and more

95

Former Philly councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez talks Kensington's future

96

Pa. voters speak on Biden, Trump, abortion, economy, immigration, Israel-Hamas War and more

97

Philly-based attorneys reflect on representing Trump in his 2nd impeachment trial

98

Attorneys who represented Trump’s payroll corporation analyze current hush money case

99

Ballot PA Chair David Thornburgh talks the push to allow independents to vote in Pennsylvania primaries

100

What can Congress get done this year? Local lawmakers, professor weigh in

101

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks on fight against Act 40, SEPTA violence and more

102

Mayor Cherelle Parker, Rep. Dwight Evans talk violence in Philly, presidential election and more

103

Ward leader, business owner, pollster talk current pulse of Philly-area voters

104

Gov. Josh Shapiro talks investing in Pa., SEPTA, a controversial special prosecutor, schools, and the 2024 presidential race

105

New Philly Council President Kenyatta Johnson talks moving the city forward after acquittal

106

Outgoing Philly Mayor Jim Kenney reflects on his 8 years in office

107

City Council President Darrell Clarke talks Philly’s future as tenure comes to an end

108

City commissioner Seth Bluestein speaks on 2024 election, GOP’s future in Philly

109

Kendra Brooks on the rise of the Working Families Party in Philly

110

Carolyn Carluccio and Dan McCaffery speak on heated and critical race for Pennsylvania Supreme Court

111

Pa. GOP Chair explains why Republicans are now embracing mail-in ballots

112

David Oh talks crime in Philly, Sixers arena, future of the GOP and Green Beret controversy

113

Former GOP Rep. Charlie Dent speaks on ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

114

Kristen Welker, 'Meet the Press' moderator and former NBC10 reporter, talks 2024, current political landscape and her Philly-area roots

115

Cherelle Parker, Philly's potential next mayor, discusses police, Sixers arena and more

116

Understanding Pa.'s 2024 GOP voters with poli sci prof Christopher Borick

117

The latest on Pennsylvania state politics with reporter Marc Levy

118

Philly Dem Party chair Bob Brady discusses 2024, shifting city politics