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Hammond running for U.S. House and Garrity for Treasurer
WITF’s Election 2020 coverage on Smart Talk continues Wednesday when we’re joined by Democrat Sarah Hammond, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 11th Congressional District. The 11th District includes all of of Lancaster County ...
Smart Talk Tuesday; Torsella runs for a Treasurer repeat and COVID death effects ripple through families
Tuesday’s Smart Talk will include the Democratic incumbent and candidate for Pennsylvania Treasurer Joseph Torsella who joins us to discuss his record and priorities before the November election. The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as...
Smart Talk Monday: Foreign interference in the election and Ahmad running for Pa. Auditor General
U.S. intelligence agencies say that Russia, China and probably Iran are trying to interfere with the 2020 presidential election. A recent poll found 59 % of Americans believe foreign governments are trying to interfere.
Smart Talk Friday: Heidelbaugh for Attorney General and EPA sued over Pa. not meeting Chesapeake cleanup goals
WITF’s Election 2020 coverage on Smart Talk continues Friday with a candidate running for statewide office. Heather Heidelbaugh is a Republican running for Pennsylvania Attorney General. The Pittsburgh-area attorney is on the ballot with incumbent Demo...
Smart Talk Thursday: What the polls tell us; Dismantling Democracy film
You’ve probably heard it said many times by now that Pennsylvania is one of the states that will determine who wins the presidency. In fact, some go as far as saying that Pennsylvania will crown the winner.
Smart Talk Wednesday night; Social isolation’s damaging effects and the unique importance of Vitamin D
[box]Smart Talk will not air at 9am today. The Senate Judiciary Committee is conducting hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Special coverage on WITF is expected to continue through Wednesday, October 14.
Quantum computing on the horizon and the new Jay Paterno novel
[box]Smart Talk will not air at 9am today. The Senate Judiciary Committee is conducting hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Special coverage on WITF is expected to continue through Wednesday, October 14.
Smart Talk Friday; Democrat Rowley for the 13th District; Wolf administration unveils health reform plan
WITF’s Election 2020 coverage on Smart Talk continues Friday with a candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives. Joining us on Friday’s program is Democrat Todd Rowley who is running for the 13th Congressional District.
Smart Talk Thursday: Record gun purchases in Pa.; School bus industry hurting; Drought watch expanded
A surge in gun sales and background checks across the state are getting a lot of attention. In the past three months alone, a record-breaking 406,151 background checks were conducted through the firearm background check system.
Smart Talk Wednesday: Libertarian president candidate Jo Jorgensen; Pa. oral health plan
WITF’s Election 2020 coverage on Smart Talk continues Wednesday as we’re joined by Jo Jorgensen, Ph.D., the Libertarian Party candidate running for President of the United States. The Democratic and Republican Party candidates get almost all of the att...