Lehigh Valley Discourse

John Pearce presents 2021 In Memoriam with co-host Francisco. They review the past year with tributes to notable Lehigh Valley residents; athletes; politicians; stars of stage, TV, and screen; musicians; authors; and more.

John Pearce speaks with author and historian Dr. Steven Elliott about Revolutionary War military housing strategies, and then chats with State Rep. Robert Freeman about the rich history of Easton.

On the premiere of Wellness Lehigh Valley, Sally talks with Nate Pritchard, Watershed Specialist for the Northampton County Conservation District, who shares different ways that we can keep these sources healthy and flowing.

Sally Handlon welcomes Jennifer Bright, Founding CEO and Book Doula of Bright Communications to another edition of Lehigh Valley Business Beat, where they discuss writing, tips for getting your thoughts down, and details about publishing.

Alan Jennings focuses on what society will do if we won't accept facts through conversations with The Morning Call Editor-in-Chief Mike Miorelli, WDIY Economic Pulse Host Dr. Kamran Afshar and Lehigh University Professor of Neuroscience Dr. Jennifer Swann.

John Pearce features two charitable organizations for Thanksgiving, speaking with Dennis Zehner and Jennifer Pandolfo from Sights for Hope, along with Dr. Christopher Chapman and Dave Pribulka from the Catholic Medical Foundation.

On the latest Lehigh Valley Business Beat, Sally Handlon talks with Dr. Stephen Tang, President and CEO of OraSure Technologies about the company's success, as well as how to maintain an entrepreneurial mindset.

Sally Handlon welcomes Weather Trends International's Bill Kirk to Lehigh Valley Business Beat, where they discuss current extreme weather impacts, as well as our upcoming winter weather and its impact on businesses.

Alan Jennings brings listeners a local election wrap-up with newly-elected Mayors of Allentown and Bethlehem, Matt Tuerk and J. William Reynolds, re-elected Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure, and Muhlenberg College's Dr. Christopher Borick.

Host John Pearce focuses on mental illness and mental health through conversation with Maggie Murphy and Mark Fedorov from the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Lehigh Valley.

Host John Pearce discusses veterans' mental illness and mental health with Cindy Ross, author and director of the non-profit organization River House PA.

Sally Handlon returns for another Lehigh Valley Business Beat with guest Peter Krajsa, who talks about his "B" corporation, National Energy Improvement Fund, and how it works with small businesses and consumers to understand the energy saving options available to them.

Sally Handlon welcomes Tom Garrity and Scott Burky to Lehigh Valley Business Beat to chat about how The High Center Lehigh Valley helps small businesses empower future generations to take over their family business.

Alan Jennings brings the upcoming November 2 local elections into focus with candidates for Allentown Mayor — Republican Tim Ramos and Democrat Matt Tuerk — and Republican candidate for Northampton County Executive, Steve Lynch.

Karen El-Chaar discusses how equitable access to parks and recreation can bring positive social and environmental changes to a community.

Karen El-Chaar brings listeners an important episode about Indigenous peoples' history with guests Doug George-Kanentiio, Pat Rivera, and Bart Standing Elk.

John Pearce talks about the impact of history and National History Day 2021/2022 with three local students; 8th grader Eden Sendef, and 9th graders Matt Keenan and Sophie Elijovich.

Sally Handlon welcomes Sam Malriat, Organic Crop Consultant at Rodale Institute and State Representative Ryan Mackenzie of the 134th District to discuss the business of agriculture, and the support offered to our region and state's number one industry.

Alan has a blockbuster program with Congresswoman Susan Wild responding to the recent Supreme Court decision affecting abortion rights, ever-present climate change events and how the infrastructure bill would benefit the Lehigh Valley.

John Pearce shares a few stories of local history, including the history of Bethlehem Steel in Chile with Dr. Cory Fischer-Hoffman, Professor of International Studies at Lafayette College. Then, John features the history of the Schwenkfelders with Candace Perry, Curator of the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA.