Face the Issues
Hosted by Samuel Chen. Robust conversations about the issues of the day that affect our region. From community to politics to healthcare and finances; all these topics and more will be thoughtfully discussed and examined.
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DOGE'D: How Funding Cuts Impact Diplomacy
What impact does government cuts have on news agencies and how does that impact diplomacy? Steven Herman joins Sam Chen for a conversation.
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Giving Life: Why The Need For Blood
The need for blood spikes during the holidays and in the summer. Why is that? Peter Brown of the American Red Cross joins Sam Chen to answer that question and explain the process of donating blood.
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Down Syndrome Awareness
What is Down Syndrome? How is it diagnosed and what is life like with it? Kerri DiDario and Samantha Lurwick join Sam Chen for a conversation.
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DOGE'd: How Funding Cuts Impact PBS
What impact has funding cuts had on PBS and what is the path forward? Hasanna Birdsong, President & CEO of Lehigh Valley Public Media joins Sam Chen for a conversation.
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DOGE'd: How Funding Cuts Impact American Diplomacy
What impact would federal funding cuts have on diplomacy? Aldrin Ballesteros joins Sam Chen to share his expeirence.
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DOGE'd: How Funding Cuts Impact Weather Preparation
Does federal funding cuts have an impact on forecasting the weather? Jana Lesak Houser, Ph.D. joins Sam to discuss the potential impact.
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DOGE'd: How Funding Cuts Impact Your Health
What impact does the federal government cuts medical funding impact our local community? Dr. Scott Rice joins Sam to discuss the impact.
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Transit at the Crossroads
What impact will the state budget have on mass transit in 2026? Tom Shortell joins Sam Chen for a conversation.
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Breaking: The Current and Future State of Journalism
Journalism is constantly changing but what are those changes, what can we expect in the future, and can journalism recover the loss of trust that is so common with the public? Veteran journalist Debra Pinkerton joins Sam Chen to look at these questions and more.
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Political Rhetoric and Violence
What does our reaction to political violence say about us? Jeff Coleman joins Sam Chen to unpack how we should respond to such tragedy.
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The Future of College Athletics: Whose Money, Which Schools, What Sports?
Between NIL and the House settlement, what can fans, coaches and players expect as college athletics moves forward?
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The Future of College Athletics: House Money
How is the House ruling reshaping college athletics? Gordon Voit joins Sam Chen to break down the details.
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Death Be Not Proud: Navigating the Loss of a Child
How do we help parents and children navigate the loss of a child? Jessica Meade, LPC, Clinical Director of Foundations Christian Counseling joins Sam for a conversation.
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Hands Off: PA's New Driving Law
Have you heard about the new hands free law in PA? Tom Shortell discusses what this law entails.
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Unhappy Valley: Penn State's Campus Closings
Penn State University recently announced the planned closings of some of its campuses around Pennsylvania? What is the reasoning behind this and can we the people do anything about it? Wyatt Massey is here to break down the story for us.
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Life Without Dad, Life After Loss
What happens after you lose a loved one? Katie Levesque and Kevin Landis discuss the feelings and emotions they have carried with them since loss.
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Life Without Dad, Experiencing Loss
Fathers day is almost here, but for those whose fathers have died, it is a day of remembrance. Katie Levesque and Kevin Landis join Sam Chen as they discuss the passing of their fathers and the loss experienced.
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Trump 2028? Inside the 22nd Amendment
Is there a scenario where a president could run for a third term? Adam Carrington joins Sam to discuss the possibility.
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Deported: Immigration and Due Process
What is the Alien Enemies Act and is it being used correctly? Adam Carrington breaks down this topic.
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Developmental Delays and Early Intervention
What is early intervention and how can it help your child? Mindy McCormick is the president of Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania, an organization dedicated to helping children.
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Understanding AI: Politics
What is the role of AI in politics? Sam Chen discusses the future of AI.
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Understanding AI: Digital Arts
What are some potential benefits of AI in the art industry? Eric Westray discusses how AI has helped grow his artistic ability and what he hopes it will do in the future.