Public affairs programming and interviews
I spoke with Dr. Patrick Gavigan, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Penn State Children's Hospital, about the Coronavirus. This is a good, overall look at COVID-19 and answers a lot of questions about symptoms, who is most at risk, why social distancing is so important, and more important information.
Ron Wolforth is a long-time pitching trainer, consultant to MLB teams and colleges, and author of "Pitching with Confidence: A Parent's Guide To Giving Your Elite Pitcher An Edge." He talked with me about how important it is for young athletes to find a balance between playing and time for proper rest and overall preparation, which will reduce an athlete's risk of injury.
Jodie Bales founded the "One More Day Foundation" after her daughter, Alicia, was killed in a crash caused by a distracted driver. Jodi talks about that day, legislation pushing to make PA hands free, and how she works to provide education and awareness about distracted driving. Tpr. Kelly Smith with the PA State Police also joins us to talk about the law enforcement side of this issue. Check out our interview and visit www.driveattentive.org for more information.
Retired Army Sgt. Deven Schei spoke with me about Wounded Warrior Project. From his brother's catastrophic injury that drove him to join the Army, to his own injury that required more than 17 surgeries, Schei's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. This is an informative interview for both veterans and their loved ones.
1 in 10 central Pennsylvanians face hunger every day. That includes 1 in 6 children. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce hunger in 27 central Pennsylvania counties. Find out how you can help.
Millions of seniors are impacted by elder financial abuse every year. Find out how can you protect your loved ones.
The PA Farm Show is officially underway, but do you know how many programs you're helping by supporting the vendors? Learn more in my interview here with Jane Clements-Smith, Exec. Dir. of Feeding Pennsylvania and Dave Smith (Dairyman Dave), Exec. Dir. of the PA Dairymen's Association. #FillAGlassWithHope