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 Teacher Who Became a Spy : Face the Issues

    Episode 1

    Sam Chen interviews Molly Wilmington, author of the children’s book “Dietrich Bonhoeffer - The Teacher Who Became a Spy” to discuss the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and how we can teach children about history. (original airdate 4-18-23)

  • Speaking Up for Ben – Fentanyl Awareness and Family Recovery: Face the Issues

    Episode 2

    Sam Chen interviews Rhonda Miller, a Certified Family Recovery Specialist, Certified Grief Educator, Grief Recovery Specialist & Executive Director of Speak Up for Ben, Inc. and OASIS Community Center. Topics include the dangers of fentanyl, its pervasiveness, seeking recovery from addiction and ...

  • PA Governor's Budget Address: Face the Issues

    Episode 3

    PA Governor Josh Shapiro has issued his first Governor’s Budget address. On this episode of Face the Issues, Sam Chen interviews Greg Moreland, the State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business to break down the budget and what it means for PA’s taxpayers and small businesses....

  • Saving the American Chestnut : Face the Issues

    Episode 4

    The American Chestnut tree, once a part of American industry and history, may be functionally extinct, but some are working toward a path for its restoration. Steve Delp, who is on the board of directors for the PA / NJ chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation joins Sam Chen to talk about the ...

  • Cybersecurity : Face the Issues

    Episode 5

    Sam Chen interviews Kevin Dellicker about the recent data leak that affected him and 10 other members of the Airforce as well as other examples of cybersecurity threats and issues. They discuss what may have lead to these and how businesses and individuals can safe-guard themselves against potent...

  • Section 230- Social Media and Free Speech : Face the Issues

    Episode 6

    This week Sam Chen interviews Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College and William and Patricia LaMothe Chair in the U.S. Constitution, about Section 230, First Amendment, Limits to Free Speech, and Supreme Court of the United States. (original airdate 3-7-23).

  • Honoring Heroes : Face the Issues

    Episode 7

    This week Sam Chen interviews Peter Brown, the exec. dir. of the American Red Cross PA Rivers Chapter, to talk about their annual Heroes Breakfast in Berks county and the Lehigh Valley as well as many of their programs like Sound the Alarm, Pedro the Preparedness Penguin and the Pillowcase Projec...

  • Medicine in the Streets : Face the Issues

    Episode 8

    This week Sam Chen interviews Bennie Eliason, the Street Medicine site manager with Valley Health Partners, to talk about providing holistic primary health care to people experiencing homelessness. (original airdate 2-21-23).