The Commonwealth Beat with Laura LeBeau - Episode 51 - 9/15/2024

The Commonwealth Beat with Laura LeBeau is a statewide Public Affairs program airing on all Seven Mountains Media Pennsylvania radio stations.    It's been over 50 years since the Pennsylvania Lottery began operations, and things have certainly changed!  More games, bigger jackpots, different ways to purchase tickets are just some of the changes that have come about.  Hear more about the Pennsylvania Lottery from Lottery Commission Executive Director, Drew Svitko.  What's ahead, and who's getting all that money?  Drew has the answers!Have you ever thought about writing "the Great American novel?"  For most people, the prospect of writing a book is almost as daunting as public speaking.  And yet for others, like Harrisburg-based author Tory Gates, there seems to be no end to their creativity.  Tory's seventh novel, "How the Story Ends" has just come out.  He discusses the book, and what it takes to write a book.