What’s the difference between child healthcare and the healthcare adults receive? On this episode of Face the Issues, Sam Chen interviews Anne Corley Baum and Dr. J. Nathan Hagstrom of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital about the unique need children’s hospitals fill. MaKenna Boss, a studen...

Local food sales count for about 1.5% of the US’s produce, yet 84% of the world’s farms are considered “small farms”. This week Sam Chen interviews Madeline Squarcia, the Coordinator of Local Foods and Environment Initiatives at Buy Fresh, Buy Local Greater Lehigh Valley to talk about why that is...

In some communities the library comes to you. As book accessibility continues to be an issue in some areas the Bethlehem Area Public Library, for the last half of a century has been bringing books to many of its patrons in the form of a bookmobile. This week Sam Chen interviews Josh Berk (Exec. D...

This week Sam Chen interviews Gordon Denlinger (Deputy Auditor General of Pennsylvania and former Member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives) about Pennsylvania’s financial state. (original airdate 11-22-22)

This week Sam Chen interviews Gordon Voit (Founder of 3D Athlete & Former Sports Journalist) to talk about the changes college sports has faced recently now that athletes can receive endorsement money for the use of their name, image and likeness. (original airdate 11-15-22)

This week Sam Chen interviews Anthony Hennen, a journalist at The Center Square, about SNAP benefits. Discussion includes SNAP benefits, expanded benefits, the “benefit cliff”, and how these impact the work force. (original airdate 10-25-22)

This week Sam Chen interviews Jason Beckwith, Founder & President: JSB Works LLC & Action in Recovery. They talk about Jason’s personal story through recovery and going back to help others along their recovery journey. Discussions include how addiction affects people and those around them, sober ...

This week Sam Chen interviews Jason Beckwith, Founder & President: JSB Works LLC & Action in Recovery. They talk about Jason’s personal story through recovery and going back to help others along their recovery journey. Discussions include how addiction affects people and those around them, sober ...

This week on Face the Issue, Sam Chen speaks with Jenae Holtzhafer, the founder and exec. dir. of The Kindness Project, and Takyra Batz, a board member of The Kindness Project. Discussions include foster care, the challenges the children and families face in foster care as well as what The Kindne...

This week Sam Chen speaks with Rob Retzlaff the Executive Director of Connected Commerce Council. Discussion includes anti-trust legislation, privacy laws and regulations and small businesses becoming “digitally empowered”. (Original Airdate 5-31-22)

This week on Face the Issue, Sam Chen interviews Kate Alley, the Executive Director of LightHouse Women and Children’s Center: Hope Rescue Mission. For over 100 years, Hope Rescue Mission has aided homeless men of Berks County, PA and is opening a Women and Children’s Center to expand those they ...

This week Sam Chen interviews Rebecca West Hensinger (2022 USOA Mrs. Pennsylvania) about her life from Pageant to Platform. They discuss how she got involved in pageants, what’s next for her and delve into her personal story and platform talking about substance use disorder and addiction. (origin...

This week Sam Chen interviews Jeff Coleman, Founder and Principal, Churchill Strategies & Former Member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives about reaching across the political isle and how political opponents can interact with each other without malice. (original airdate 8-23-22)

One of the artists behind the new mural for the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field talks with Sam Chen about his art and inspirations as well as his personal journey. (original airdate 9-6-22)

This week Sam Chen interviews Dr. Adam Carrington (Associate Professor of Politics, Hillsdale College). They discuss the nuance of abortion rights in recent supreme court decisions, and what legal issues are involved. (original airdate 7-26-22)

This week Sam Chen interviews Greg Moreland (Pennsylvania State Director, National Federation of Independent Business). They discuss the inflation and its impact on families and small businesses. Defining what inflation is, the complexities of our current situation, and how it can be addressed. (...

Sam Chen & Dr. Adam Carrington of Hillsdale College talk about the implications of the recent leak at the United States Supreme Court. Why is it so important and how did it happen? (original airdate 6-14-22)

Is there enough teeth in dog laws in different states across the country, including here in Pennsylvania? Justin Sweitzer, senior reporter at "City & State, PA" joins Sam Chen to talk about the purpose of dog law and its current state in PA.

This week Sam Chen interviews Anne Corley Baum (President, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital) & Kendal Conrad (Singer / Songwriter) who are Co-Chairs of the 2022 PCFLV Ready Set Gold Run & Walk. They discuss the realities families face when dealing with childhood cancers and what support t...

This week Sam Chen interviews Anthony Hennen, a journalist at The Center Square, about infrastructure funding in Pennsylvania. Discussion includes funding for roads and bridges in Pennsylvania, funding for electric vehicle charging stations and President Biden’s infrastructure bill and its impact...

This week Sam Chen interviews Daniel Darling (The Director of Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary & Host of The Way Home Podcast) to take a look at the Southern Baptist Convention and the sexual misconduct allegations brought froward; what leaders ough...

This week Sam Chen interviews Jessica Meade (Counselor with Foundations Christian Counseling) discussing the fears and anxiety our society and particularly children still face in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. (original airdate 11-8-22)

This week Sam Chen interviews Valerie Case, Tim Burke, and Angelo Fattore and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -Lehigh Valley. Valerie is the Campaign Development Manager, Tim is Co-Chair of the Executive Committee & Angelo is running for LLS Man of the Year 2022. They discuss what LLS does to ...

This week Sam Chen interviews Dwendy Johnson, Community Relations Supervisor - Gift of Life Donor Program & Frank Garger, Organ Donation Recipient and Ambassador, Gift of Life Donor Program. They talk about the importance of organ donation, dispel misconceptions around it, and talk about the expe...