The Elephant in the Room

This week on the Elephant in the Room, Sam DeMarco and John Schnaedter welcome Rich Cupka, owner of Cupka's Cafe 2 in Pittsburgh's South Side and Todd McCollum, former police officer and chairman of the City of Pittsburgh Republican Committee to discuss the disturbing uptick in crime and the abandonment of the business in the South Side as a result of the fialed public safety policies of Mayor Ed Gainey and his predecessor Bill Peduto.

Sam DeMarco and John Schnaedter welcome nationally syndicated columnist Salena Zito to the show.

Sam and John are joined by Lowman Henry, Chairman and CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research to discuss the lessons learned from the 2022 General Election, the 2023 Special Elections and preview the 2023 Leadership Conference.

Sam is joined by PA State Representative Josh Kail.

This week we welcomed guests Athan Koutsiouroumbas, a Republican Strategist who broke down how Democrats were relentlessly effective in their mail-in ballot campaign, and Lenny McAllister, a Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation who exposes the hypocrisy in many liberal policies.

Sam & John are joined in studio by former Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Jason Richey as they discuss the 2022 midterm elections and what's next for our region as we look ahead to 2023.

This week, Sam sits down with former PA-12 Congressman Keith Rothfus and Rick Potter of the Mighty Texas Strike Force to talk the failed policies of elected Democrats across our region and the nation and why it's so important to get out and vote on Tuesday.

Sam & John welcome Carrie Lewis DelRosso, our Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, followed by Chairman Lawrence Tabas of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania.

Sam & John talk with US Congressional Candidate Jeremy Shaffer (PA17) and PA House Candidate Frank Perman from Pennsylvania's 21st legislative districts about the pressing issues for our region in their final push to make their case to voters ahead of November 8.

Sam visits with Republican Mike Doyle, candidate for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, about his goals and priorities for our region.

Sam & John are joined in studio by finance pro David E. Martin. Listen in for a nuts and bolts take on inflation and how failed liberal policies are hurting our nation.

Sam & John welcome Gene Bokor, candidate for Pittsburgh City Council in District 5.

Sam & John chat with Ted Tomson, candidate in Pennsylvania's 33rd legistlative district, and Ed Brosky, candidate in Pennsylvania's 27th legislative district.

Sam & John chat with Ted Tomson, candidate in Pennsylvania's 33rd legistlative district, and Ed Brosky, candidate in Pennsylvania's 27th legislative district.

Sam & John talk with PA State Representative Rob Mercuri (PA-28) & candidate for PA's 35th Legislative District Don Nevills about their respective races, their plans for our region and for Pennsylvania.

Sam & John talk with PA State Representative Rob Mercuri (PA-28) & candidate for PA's 35th Legislative District Don Nevills about their respective races, their plans for our region and for Pennsylvania.

Sam & John are joined by US Congressman GT Thompson from Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district and Pat Tylka, candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives from legislative district 42.

Sam & John are joined by US Congressman GT Thompson from Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district and Pat Tylka, candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives from legislative district 42.

Sam & John talk with Pennsylvania State Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward and Pennsylvania State Representative Valerie Gaydos about the upcoming mid-term election and the importance of keeping a Republican majority in Harrisburg.

Sam & John talk with Pennsylvania State Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward and Pennsylvania State Representative Valerie Gaydos about the upcoming mid-term election and the importance of keeping a Republican majority in Harrisburg.

Sam & John talk with Mike Pendel, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 45th legislative district and Steve Schlauch, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 25th legislative district.

Sam & John talk with Mike Pendel, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 45th legislative district and Steve Schlauch, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 25th legislative district.

Sam & John sit down with Republican State Rep candidates Matt Kruth (PA-20) and Frank Perman (PA-21) to talk about the challenges facing our region and their plans to improve Western PA and the State of Pennsylvania.

Sam & John sit down with Republican State Rep candidates Matt Kruth (PA-20) and Frank Perman (PA-21) to talk about the challenges facing our region and their plans to improve Western PA and the State of Pennsylvania.

Sam talks with former Republican gubernatorial candidate Jason Richey about the mid-term races and the future of Allegheny County headed into next year's municipal elections.

Sam talks with former Republican gubernatorial candidate Jason Richey about the mid-term races and the future of Allegheny County headed into next year's municipal elections.

Our tenth show features a lengthy interview with Chief Executive Office of the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. Lowman Henry.

Our tenth show features a lengthy interview with Chief Executive Office of the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. Lowman Henry.

Our ninth show features interviews with PA State Senator Devlin Robinson and PA State Rep. Jason Ortitay. They discuss the budget, tolling and other hot button issues.

Our ninth show features interviews with PA State Senator Devlin Robinson and PA State Rep. Jason Ortitay. They discuss the budget, tolling and other hot button issues.

Sam and John talk politics with Washington & Jefferson College Political Science Professor Joseph DiSarro.

Sam and John talk politics with Washington & Jefferson College Political Science Professor Joseph DiSarro.

This week’s show features interviews with Congressional Candidates Jeremy Shaffer and Mike Doyle.

This week’s show features interviews with Congressional Candidates Jeremy Shaffer and Mike Doyle.

Our sixth show was recorded June 9 and features insightful political analysis.

Our sixth show was recorded June 9 and features insightful political analysis.

Our fifth show was recorded June 2 and features a conversation with Get Elected Founder Doug Jones.

Our fifth show was recorded June 2 and features a conversation with Get Elected Founder Doug Jones.

Our fourth show features reaction to the Uvalde school shooting, update on the Republican U.S. Senate contest, and primary election analysis.

Our fourth show features reaction to the Uvalde school shooting, update on the Republican U.S. Senate contest, and primary election analysis.

Sam and John break down the primary election results and are joined by Republican nominee for Lt Governor Carrie DelRosso.

Sam and John break down the primary election results and are joined by Republican nominee for Lt Governor Carrie DelRosso.

Our second show features interviews with gubernatorial candidate Dave White, PA State Rep. Natalie Mihalek, U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Barnette and author Sean Parnell.

Our second show features interviews with gubernatorial candidate Dave White, PA State Rep. Natalie Mihalek, U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Barnette and author Sean Parnell.

The maiden show features interviews with US Senate candidate Dave McCormick, and gubernatorial candidates Lou Barletta and Jake Coreman.

The maiden show features interviews with US Senate candidate Dave McCormick, and gubernatorial candidates Lou Barletta and Jake Coreman.