Face the Issues

Face the Issues

8 Seasons

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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  • The Great Resignation : Face the Issues

    Episode 1

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, six months ago in July 2021, 4 million American left their jobs -- in July alone -- and by the end of the month 10.9 million jobs were available in America. The go-to answer for this "Great Resignation" is the COVID-19 pandemic, but that's also a ...

  • Understanding Medicare : Face the Issues

    Episode 2

    This week Sam Chen interviews Kristine Grow a spokesperson for the Coalition for Medicare Choices. They delve into some questions people may have about Medicare, like who qualifies and what the four parts of Medicare are as well as what Medicare Advantage is. (Original Airdate 3-8-22)

  • Clean Sweep – The Rise of Curling: Face the Issues

    Episode 3

    This week Sam Chen speaks with Taylor Anderson, Curler for USA Curling & Team Christensen about the rise in popularity of curling and how the game is played. (Original Airdate 2-8-22)

  • Military Grade Finances : Face the Issues

    Episode 4

    This week Sam Chen interviews Sean Bonner & Michael Conallen from Guild Financial about what military principles can be applied to the financial world, smart investing and financial literacy. (Original Airdate 3-15-22)

  • Play Ball? : Face the Issues

    Episode 5

    Baseball season is here, and its not without some changes. Sam Chen talks with Mike Ventola, the media relations manager for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs about what you can expect from the major leagues down, as well as what’s coming up for the Iron Pigs this season. (Original Airdate 3-1-22)

  • Never Again? China’s Uyghur Genocide: Face the Issues

    Episode 6

    This week Sam Chen speaks with Lisa Longo Johnston, a Teacher at Pingry School & Adjunct Professor of History at Northampton Community College, on the topic of the Uyghur genocide in China. They cover historical, geographical and political aspects leading up to the current situation, what actuall...