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Radio PA Roundtable: August 16, 2013
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, the debate continues on gay rights in PA; F&M College’s Terry Madonna talks state politics; and a special interview with one of the co-hosts of the National Geographic Channel show “Diggers”. Tim “Ringy” Sayles talks about metal detecting as a hobby and how it can possibly help fund your late summer […]
Governor Tom Corbett Returns on Monday, with Special Guest
Ask the Governor returns on Monday, August 19th with a special edition featuring Governor Tom Corbett and the First Lady of Pennsylvania, Susan Corbett. We’ll get to know the first couple, learn about their early years and what it’s like to be a modern political power couple balancing family and politics. As always, listeners and web viewers […]
Radio PA Roundtable – August 9, 2013
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, an update on the hurricane forecast for the rest of 2013; AG Progress Days begin on Tuesday in Centre County; and Penn State is gearing up for another football season. Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting, commentary and analysis on the top news stories of […]
Radio PA Roundtable – August 2, 2013
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, the impact of the state legislature’s continuing failure to address critical transportation funding issues; a hearing on funding for 9-1-1 call centers; and closing arguments in the Voter-ID trial in Harrisburg. Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting, commentary and analysis on the top news stories […]
New Weight Restrictions Likely on Hundreds of Pennsylvania Bridges
The legislature was unable to agree on a transportation funding package before the summer session break. Now, lawmakers have been told that the consequences are coming soon. State Transportation Secretary Barry Schoch told the state senate Transportation committee during a hearing Wednesday that the lack of additional funding will mean fewer contracts let this year […]
Child Advocates Warn About Button Battery Dangers
Child advocates are warning anyone who spends time around kids to be careful with button batteries. Nearly three thousand children went to the emergency room after swallowing a coin-sized button battery last year. Kate Carr, CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide, says the small lithium batteries are becoming an emerging danger as they show up in […]
Radio PA Roundtable – July 26, 2013
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, coverage of the U.S. Attorney General in Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania Congressman holding a natural gas field hearing in Williamsport; and a warning to parents and doctors from the CDC which says the HPV vaccine is being under-utilized. Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting, commentary and analysis […]
Sticker Shock at the Pump
Drivers are taking another hit in the wallet with a jump in gas prices this month. Nationally, gas prices are up 12 cents in just a week. AAA blames the sticker shock on higher crude prices- which have risen 17 percent in four weeks. In Pennsylvania, the average price of gas has risen 15 cents […]
Radio PA Roundtable – July 19, 2013
On this week’s Radio PA Roundtable, state House lawmakers were back in session this week. What could possibly interrupt their summer vacation? Also, we hear from Pennsylvania’s First Lady and talk to NASA on this special anniversary weekend. Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting, commentary and analysis on the top news […]
Mega Millions to Make Some Changes This Fall
The multi-state Mega Millions lottery game is following in the steps of Powerball and shaking up the formula a bit. The changes take effect this fall. The redesign of Mega Millions will mean a bigger starting jackpot and better overall odds of winning a prize. Pennsylvania Lottery Director Todd Rucci says there’s no change in […]