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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Face the Issues
  • Down Syndrome Awareness

    Episode 248

    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.

  • DOGE'd: How Funding Cuts Impact PBS

    Episode 257

    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.

  • DOGE'd: How Funding Cuts Impact American Diplomacy

    Episode 256

    What impact would federal funding cuts have on diplomacy? Aldrin Ballesteros joins Sam Chen to share his expeirence.

  • DOGE'd: How Funding Cuts Impact Weather Preparation

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    Does federal funding cuts have an impact on forecasting the weather? Jana Lesak Houser, Ph.D. joins Sam to discuss the potential impact.

  • DOGE'd: How Funding Cuts Impact Your Health

    Episode 254

    What impact does the federal government cuts medical funding impact our local community? Dr. Scott Rice joins Sam to discuss the impact.

  • Transit at the Crossroads

    Episode 253

    What impact will the state budget have on mass transit in 2026? Tom Shortell joins Sam Chen for a conversation.

  • Breaking: The Current and Future State of Journalism

    Episode 252

    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.

  • Political Rhetoric and Violence

    Episode 251

    What does our reaction to political violence say about us? Jeff Coleman joins Sam Chen to unpack how we should respond to such tragedy.

  • 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?

  • The Future of College Athletics: House Money

    Episode 248

    How is the House ruling reshaping college athletics? Gordon Voit joins Sam Chen to break down the details.

  • Death Be Not Proud: Navigating the Loss of a Child

    Episode 250

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Deported: Immigration and Due Process

    What is the Alien Enemies Act and is it being used correctly? Adam Carrington breaks down this topic. 

  • 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.

  • Understanding AI: Politics

    What is the role of AI in politics? Sam Chen discusses the future of AI.

  • 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.

  • Understanding AI: Ministry

    How should AI be used in the ministry? Joe Henseler discusses how to responsibly and wisely use AI.

  • Understanding AI: Communications & Marketing

    What should our outlook be on generative AI? What role might it play in truth and ethics? Jeff Coleman joins us to break down this hot topic.

  • Community in Focus: Brain Injury Awareness

    Traumatic brain injuries can have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by it. Cristabelle Braden shares her story and what she's learned along the way with Sam Chen.

  • Play Ball: Previewing the 2025 Baseball Season

    Baseball has some new rules this year. How do they affect the game going forward? Sam Jellenik joins us to break down those rules.