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1/31/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host CBS's Jim Krasula on the Tyre Nichols funeral, prosecutions and national conversation, then open phones.

1/26/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host Thomas Andersen, Libertarian write-in candidate for PA 17 State Senate special election, then open phones we discuss the Newport News school shooting, the firing of the superintendent, the missed opportunities to stop the shooting and gun laws which will make us safer. Also, we discuss if, PA State Police should…

1/25/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about gun laws, illegally mishandling classified documents, and the impasse in Harrisburg

1/24/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host Patricia Lawton, Democratic candidate for 27th district PA Senate, then open phones, with a discussion on gun laws, mass shootings, gas tax in PA, EVs, and respect for human life.

1/23/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe start the week arguing about abortion, Kamala Harris, Pres. Biden, Pres. Trump, telling the truth, lying, omitting 'life' from references to 'life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, mass shootings lately and Congressman Santos

Scott MacFarlane on debt ceiling, and ‘cataclysmic impact’ of defaulting on US debt, and the impasse between Pres. Biden and the Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. We talked about the impact of defaulting on US loans, and what each side wants from negotiations.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host CBS’ congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane on debt ceiling, and ‘cataclysmic impact’ of defaulting on US debt, and the impasse between Pres. Biden and the Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. We talked about the impact of defaulting on US loans, and what each side wants from negotiations.…

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss Pres. Biden’s false statement regarding his ‘ban on assault’ weapons, which wasn’t a ban, and didn’t impact actual assault weapons. We also argued about the USPS religious exemption case at the US Supreme Court, and a hockey player criticized for not wearing an LGBTQ jersey for the Flyers.…

1/17/23 Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host US Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9th, Dallas, Pa.) on his appointment to the US House Financial Services Committee, his few on last week’s Speaker of the House stalemate, his goals to investigate Hunter Biden, seal the US/Southern Border, impeach Sec. Mayorkas, and other GOP agenda items.…

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host US Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9th, Dallas, Pa.) on his appointment to the US House Financial Services Committee, his few on last week’s Speaker of the House stalemate, his goals to investigate Hunter Biden, seal the US/Southern Border, impeach Sec. Mayorkas, and other GOP agenda items. During open phones, we di…

1/16/23 On The Mark: Two old men argue about Pres. Biden illegally mishandling classified documents. Callers discuss abortion, and Gov. Wolf’s many pardons. We also discuss Pres. Trump’s illegally mishandling classified documents.

1/13/23 On The Mark: Mark & Ben host Dr. Nick Clark, Professor of Political Science, Susquehanna University, then open phones. We discussed the illegally mishandled classified documents in Pres. Biden's private possession, his remarks about inflation, Russian and/or Chinese planting of documents, the 2024 election, Farm Show, Russ Redding and Pres.…

Dr. Nick Clark, Professor of Political Science, Susquehanna University, on the classified documents in Pres. Biden’s private possession, the planting of documents, impact on the 2024 election, and Kevin McCarthy's diminished capacity.

1/11/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about gas stoves, Pres. Biden's classified documents, and student loan forgiveness

Steven Portnoy, CBS White House Correspondent, on Pres. Biden in Mexico, illegal immigration, classified documents at his old office and White House press briefings

1/10/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host CBS’ Steven Portnoy on classified documents in Pres. Biden’s old office, and his trip the US/Mexico border, plus we discuss banning gas stoves.

Bob Garrett, President, and CEO of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, on the latest jobless numbers, reaction to the wavering unemployment and labor participation rates in the US, and the implications of low joblessness, high inflation, worker shortage, supply train issues, energy costs rising and chaos in Washington DC. He’ll talk…

1/9/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about Cong. Santo's 'OK' symbol, as a white supremecist symbol, Pres. Biden's trip to the US/Mexico border, and the PA Turnpike debt ($60B) and lost tolls ($3B annually).

Russell Redding, Agriculture Secretary, Pennsylvania, on this weekend’s start of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, economic impact of agriculture, and Farm Show and a one minute reflection on his tenure so far. We’ll talk about high tech farming, the role of Sunflowers, and their WWII Homefront Display.

GT Thompson, US Congressman (R-15th, Centre Co.), on the chaos/democracy in Washington DC, his upcoming appearance at the PA Farm Show, the importance of agribusiness, and his impending chairmanship of the US House Agriculture Committee. He talks about the US Farm Bill, which he calls the US 'Food Bill.'…

Linda Kenyon, CBS News Congressional correspondent, on the stalemate in Washington DC, is this chaos or democracy, Pres. Trump’s influence and what do the holdouts want.

1/5/23 On The Mark: Mark Lawrence (portrays a bad liberal) & Joe McGranaghan (an actual conservative) host CBS News Congressional correspondent Linda Kenyon, on the stalemate in Washington DC. We talk about the ‘chaos vs. democracy’ debate (is this what good government looks like), what do the holdouts want, and how is Pres. Trump influencing the d…

1/4/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about Kevin McCarthy's attempts to become US Speaker of the House, Twitter/FBI collusion, and a MAGA hat at a school function

1/3/23 On The Mark: Mark & Joe start the new year arguing about the US Southern border, immigration, Pres. Biden, Pres. Trump, Ron DeSantis, Mitt Romney, Kevin McCarthy, callers saying, 'we're in trouble,' and God.

12/22/22 On The Mark: Joe & Steve Kusheloff host US Senator Bob Casey on the budget bill, CSVT, teen suicide and '22 accomplishments, then open phones included comments about Sen. Casey's remarks and how disgustingly, pathetic, democrats are (Van).

12/21/22 On The Mark: Joe & Steve Kusheloff talk about Pres. Trump's tax records, why he lost so much money, and a vibrant, partisan discussion on open phones

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host CBS Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane on Jan 6 Committee and their final report, the criminal recommendations, the ethics violations and what’s next with a GOP US House on the way. We talked about Cong. Perry and his ethics presentment, what isn’t in the findings (intel and security failures) and wh…

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host CBS Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane on Jan 6 Committee and their final report, the criminal recommendations, the ethics violations and what’s next with a GOP US House on the way. We talked about Cong. Perry and his ethics presentment, what isn’t in the findings (intel and security failures) and wh…

12/19/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe discuss Pres. Biden's latest 'mis-remembering,' the Milton/Selinsgrove racism accusations, Blue Laws, Jan. 6th and other topics

12/16/22 On The Mark: Mark & Ben host Howard Wooldrige, who is advocating for the legalization, regulation, and taxation of of all drugs. We talk about the failed prohibition of all drugs and the cost for, and two law enforcement. During open phones, we discussed legalizing drugs, morals, responsibility, taxation, regulation, and other aspects of g…

12/15/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe discuss Pres. Biden's age, how old is two old, are Dems available to be President, and more...

12/14/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host Lynda Schlegel Culver, state house member and PA Senate candidate, on Caring for Kids, Sen. Gordner, running for higher office and he GOP minority implications. During open phones, we enjoyed a vibrant discussion about the Cambridge dictionary redefining a man as a person who identifies as a man.…

12/12/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe hold open phones, discussing Kyrsten Sinema, the PA House GOP/Dem Majority/Minority fight and who should be our next president.

12/9/22 On The Mark: Mark & John Shipman host calls from State Reps. Jamie Flick (R-83rd) and Stephanie Borowitz (R-76th), as well as a conversation about gun violence and the Griner/Bout swap

12/8/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about the release of Brittany Griner, vs. the release of Viktor Bout, or Whelan, or others. LGBTQ vs. others, white vs. black, division vs. unity

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23rd, Loyalsock), on the latest issues in Harrisburg, the radar bill, the big wrap-up of activities in Harrisburg, the impeachment trial starting soon, and the Sen. Gordner vacancy. We talked about how the PA House majority change (may) impact the Senate.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23rd, Loyalsock), on the latest issues in Harrisburg, the radar bill, the big wrap-up of activities in Harrisburg, the impeachment trial starting soon, and the Sen. Gordner vacancy. We talked about how the PA House majority change (may) impact the Senate. During open phones, Lynn Hall pa…

12/6/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host a vibrant discussion about Stan's call; he says NO to taxpayer funds being used to pay for gender affirming care and surgery. We discuss the US Supreme Court hearing arguments on the free speech/LGBTQ/Graphic Designer case.

12/5/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe argue about an Ohio drag show vs. Proud Boys, Pres. Trumps US Constitution remark and the rights of the unborn

On The Mark with co-host Ben Reichley: Robert Garrett, President, and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Art Thomas, Chairman GSVCC, President Meck-Tech and Diversified Construction Inc., and Aimee Buehner, Bowen Agency Realtor, Chairman-Elect of the GSVCC, with their reaction to the latest US and PA jobless numbers., our discu…

12/1/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe discuss the Democratic left, lobsters, illegal immigration/asylum seekers, and Nimrod

11/30/22 On The Mark: Mark Lawrence & Joe McGranaghan host an exit interview with PA Senator John Gordner on his legislative legacy, and the work ahead, the process of finding his replacement, and ‘being passed over for PA Senate leadership.’ During open phones, we discussed the rail strike and Marriage Act.…

11/30/22 On The Mark: Mark Lawrence & Joe McGranaghan host an exit interview with PA Senator John Gordner (R-27th, Berwick, PA Sen. Majority Whip) on his 30-year legislative legacy, and the work ahead, the process of finding his replacement, and ‘being passed over for PA Senate leadership.’

11/29/22 On The Mark: Joe and Peggy Chamberlain talk about LGBTQ+ issues, Pres. Trump, Pres. Biden, and other national topics

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan open a set of new themes on the show; discussing gun control after a shooting, asking if Pres. Trump has any racist remarks or tendencies, and is Pres. Biden creepy with young girls. A vibrant discussion follows. We also discuss Pres. Biden's 'semi-automatic weapons' comments, Pres. Trump's meeting with Kanye West …

11/23/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe wrap up with week arguing about PA pay raises, shootings, the 'Died Suddenly' documentary, redistricting/gerrymandering, and COVID/vax.

11/22/22 On The Mark: Mark & Joe host Joe Kantz, Chairman, Snyder County Commissioner, North Shore Railroad, and Kevin Hood, Telecommunicator Supervisor, Snyder County, on the CSR 9-1-1 Center, their success, and the importance of 911 telecommunications in general. We talked about their unmet needs, the worker shortage, and we’ll ask ‘what’s next’ …

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue politics, presidents, and the many investigations the GOP can't wait to start in Washington. Republicans say they'll be probing the real origin of COVID-19, Hunter Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Adam Schiff's behavior, the US pullout of Afghanistan, and the US/Southern Border/Immigration debacle.…

Topics included Pres. Trump, the democrats, the GOP, McCarthy, Pelosi, Trump, abortion, democracy, Republic, and Steve's good manners.

11/16/22 On The Mark: Joe and Steve Kusheloff argue about Pres. Trump's run for president, and Joe's distain for Trump