Recent Let's Talk Shows & Interviews
JANUARY 9: we end a week with another open line show and SOOOO much to discuss. Minneapolis came up again, and now Portland - what are people really thinking here? More people seem to like the new food pyramid, pass the steak. And a mountain of sports material - sit back and give a listen.,..
Click here to listen to the January 9 program.
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JANUARY 8: an interesting show and discussion, with so many national and international issues happening this week. Jeff and Scott discuss at length the tragic shooting situation in Minneapolis, aaaand it got a little heated. Hear comments from all sides, who's at fault (both sides?) and now what happens. The new food pyramid - like it? Some good listening here...
Click here to listen to the January 8 program.
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JANUARY 7: not the greatest weather today but another great show. We talked with Centre County Commissioner Amber Concepcion about the new year in county business (no tax increase again, will it continue?) Also chat on sports, Greenland (again?) and Minnesota (just gets bigger.)
Click here to listen to the January 7 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Centre Co. Commissioner Amber Concepcion.
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JANUARY 6: WIDE RIGHT - OK we only discussed that a little. Actually we had good chat on food news (down with pizza?,) sports news, and an interview on the importance of civics education with former Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA gets an F?) We also supposed Jim as a current Congressman and asked about some hot issues right now, what's his take?
Click here to listen to the January 6 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Jim Gerlach of PA Civics.
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JANUARY 5: we're back after a nice holiday break and WOW, stories everywhere for an open line show. PSU football, transfer portal madness, an amazing Steelers win, newsy news from Venezuela and Iran and Minnesota. This could be an historic week. And weather talk with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com - here comes some warmth this week. Sit back and listen...
Click here to listen to the January 5 program.
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DECEMBER 24: an open line program to close out our year. Skip the first minute here which exemplifies our recent issues, then enjoy the show. Talk on sports (lots going on,) sharing more grievances, a JV league for college sports? Then listen to Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com on this weekend's local icy weather and a challenging January ahead...
Click here to listen to the December 24 program.
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DECEMBER 23: Happy Festivus! For an open line program the Ironhead and Scott did their airing of grievances, local to national. Do you agree with their grievances? Never got around to the feats of strength - Ironhead would have won anyway. Your calls, concerns in State College and PSU, some sports chat and more....
Click here to listen to the December 23 program.
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DECEMBER 22: if streaming is the future we're ahead of our time. If you missed it, that's why we record: listen to our open line program with a TON of sports chat after a full weekend (some good, some not so much.) Also calls, talk on whether people are getting tired of Donald Trump, and more. Join the future and tune in here...
Click here to listen to the December 22 program.
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DECEMBER 19: our worldwide streaming audience enjoyed this show; for FM listeners, this is why we record and post our program here each day. It's an open line show with everything: news talk, sports talk, Christmas cheer and your calls. Scott put AI to the test to help solve the healthcare crisis, hear the interesting results and more...
Click here to listen to the December 19 program.
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DECEMBER 18: warmer weather had us chiming in on several subjects, with a fun chat (and FOOD!) with Lesley Kistner of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau's AgVentures effort. Scott also gave his review of President Trump's speech to the nation last night - a missed opportunity. Some listener calls also had their opinions. Don't miss this opportunity to listen in (again)...
Click here to listen to the December 18 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Lesley Kistner of HVAB on local AgVentures.
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DECEMBER 17: wow it's WARM (40's is warm these days) so we had a pretty warm show with open lines and comments on expensive and excessive youth sports, and the continuing arguments over health care costs and Federal government involvement. Scott went off on this with examples of extreme politician comments on the issue - do you agree?
Click here to listen to the December 17 program.
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DECEMBER 16: one more COLD morning, then the HEATWAVE - well, sort of. We talked to Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com about weather going into Christmas - and a rough January later? We also chatted with Trish Shallenberger of A Soldier's Hands with the interesting story of how she and others have been reaching out to U.S. military personnel around the world from their State College charity. Check their website at asoldiershands.org. And what does parasocial mean? It's a word of the year for 2025...
Click here to listen to the December 16 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Trish Shallenberger of A Soldier's Hands.
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DECEMBER 15: whew, what a weekend. Sports, news and even weather. We covered a lot in this show but especially sports angles - more PSU football recruits showing up, wrestling in balmy Wyoming, a potential ruling on college sports eligibility, and much more with your calls. And HOW OLD is that chess phenom from India? So humbling...
Click here to listen to the December 15 program.
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DECEMBER 12: we go into a weekend with a busy show filled with crazy Christmas songs, your calls, thoughts on news and sports, the Michigan saga, Scott's solution to the coming Federal healthcare train wreck, and some laughs along the way. Sit back and enjoy...
Click here to listen to the December 12 program.
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DECEMBER 11: Jeff's back and we covered a LOT - news, sports, the weird Michigan story, another person losing their job for lack of free speech. We also chatted with Edward Stoddard of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau on the LONG list of activities locally in the coming months tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Gonna be BIG!
Click here to listen to the December 11 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Edward Stoddard of HVAB on PA250 locally.
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DECEMBER 10: so much to talk about and Scott crammed a lot into two hours. Sports, news, Trump's promises and health care's cost issues. Also a chat with State College Athletic Director Loren Crispell on a big girls hoops game and charity event tonight, and with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com on where the snow went today and what's coming up this month.
Click here to listen to the December 10 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with State College Athletic Director Loren Crispell.
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DECEMBER 9: The Ironhead is back so we tossed it to him for thoughts on new PSU football coach Matt Campbell, recent comments on the situation leaked or otherwise, and more. Also listen to an interview with Sean Stevens of FIRE about recent free speech research regarding college students - some eye opening opinions...
Click here to listen to the December 9 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Sean Stevens of FIRE.
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DECEMBER 8: what a weekend - and Scott covered all the Penn State, playoff and football angles that are still ongoing, along with your calls. From Matt Campbell's hiring to people moving to schools arguing. A LOT of material and things to think about. Sit back and enjoy the trip...
Click here to listen to the December 8 program.
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DECEMBER 5: Scott holds court while Jeff is away, with SOO many things to talk about. Top of the list: making the case for Terry Smith as PSU head coach and embracing the Paterno legacy, not running away from it. Some stunning research on college students seeing words as violence. And the worst ever Christmas song? Debatable all over, listen and see...
Click here to listen to the December 5 program.
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DECEMBER 4: a BUSY show here with yet more talk on the new PSU football coach but also great interviews and information on the upcoming Bellefonte Victorian Christmas event December 12-14, and insights from Penn State's Dr. John Affleck on sports gambling, prop bets and growing controversy in sports betting. Learn a few things here by listening...
Click here to listen to the December 4 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Phil Breidenbaugh of Bellefonte Victorian Christmas.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Dr. John Affleck of PSU on sports gambling.
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DECEMBER 3: the speculation over the next Penn State football coach is getting pretty crazy (the BYU coach???) and panic is setting in for some, but we took your calls and rationally tossed out some predictions and ideas. Politics? There's politics going on? Sports has taken over, so sit back and enjoy the show...
Click here to listen to the December 3 program.
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DECEMBER 2: braving a snowstorm (OK it wasn't THAT bad) Jeff and Scott had an open line program with your calls and chat on the weather (some nasty roads) and the ever interesting story about the next Penn State head football coach. It's getting pretty crazy now (cookies involved?) as some fans panic. But no need - listen to our show and see...
Click here to listen to the December 2 program.
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DECEMBER 1: apologies for our streaming computer problem which also affected our recording. Here's an abbreviated show but still with plenty of open line opinions on sports, coaches, your calls and a chat with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com on tomorrow's expected snow and a cold December to come...
Click here to listen to the December 1 program.
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NOVEMBER 28: yes it's the FULL show, no annoying pauses. Listen for two hours of sports, news, calls and talk on Penn State football, the next head coach, why Republicans in DC are now stuck on the health care issue, and interesting Christmas music. Hey, it's that time of year...
Click here to listen to the November 28 program.
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NOVEMBER 26: we ease into the Thanksgiving holiday with an open line program, along with a chat with Penn State wrestling great Zain Retherford about his participation in a CLAW wrestling event this weekend in Pittsburgh. Cicadas? More talk on the next Penn State football head coach hire - Terry Smith? Someone else? And listener calls. Give a listen during your happy holiday!
Click here to listen to the November 26 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Zain Retherford about the weekend CLAW event.
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NOVEMBER 25: opinions were flying during an open line program. Terry Smith for Penn State football coach - Jeff and Scott made separate pitches. Of course Donald Trump came up, either his lovefests or outrageous social posts. And your calls - sit back and listen...
Click here to listen to the November 25 program.
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NOVEMBER 24: it was quite a weekend and we covered it during an open line show, mostly talk on Penn State football and the next head coach. A lotta people sure like Terry Smith - what do you think? And Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com says watch out for cold later this week, just in time for your holiday shopping...
Click here to listen to the November 24 program.
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NOVEMBER 21: plenty to chat on to end a week. We talked with Gene Wellar of the local Toys for Tots campaign about their great efforts in the area (can you help?) Discussion on sports (BIG game Sat night,) whole milk returning to schools (yes,) changes to PA reading education (overdue,) and more politicians acting stupidly (both sides.) Give a listen...
Click here to listen to the November 21 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Gene Wellar of the local Toys for Tots campaign.
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NOVEMBER 20: no snow but lots of fog today. We didn't get fogged in with a lively show, with tourism thoughts from Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau as we look ahead to 2026. We also shared info and views on a disturbing local news story as well as James Franklin to Virginia Tech - who do HS recruits commit to? A person or a school?
Click here to listen to the November 20 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.
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NOVEMBER 19: we didn't let a little snow get in the way of a busy program. We chatted with Katie Reese and Kayla Miller of Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley, one of our valued sponsors helping area seniors needing extra care. We also talked with Denny Rhule, father of Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule. Denny and Matt are both State College High grads and Matt played at Penn State before embarking on his coaching career. Great views, opinions and information...
Click here to listen to the November 19 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with our sponsor Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Denny Rhule.
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NOVEMBER 18: Cloudflare issues notwithstanding, it's another open line show and Penn State football was the main focus. Scott makes a BOLD prediction, Jeff shares his views and so do a lot of callers. What does the future hold? Give a listen...
Click here to listen to the November 18 program.
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NOVEMBER 17: sometimes streaming is the way to go, a reason we post our shows here each day. Apologies for our FM issues but the stream sounds GREAT! Listen to an open line show with a LOT of sports talk after a BUSY (and really good) Penn State weekend. Also Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com talks weather (and sports) with some interesting wintry conditions coming soon...
Click here to listen to the November 17 program.
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NOVEMBER 14: we go into a weekend with a busy show, plenty of comments, but the big item is the full hour we talked to local Congressman Glenn Thompson. This week's vote to end the government shutdown, agriculture issues, what about SNAP and healthcare subsidies and immigration and more - listen to his responses, see if you agree...
Click here to listen to the November 14 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Congressman Glenn Thompson.
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NOVEMBER 13: a nice day and a nice show, looking back at yesterday's big decisions on a new PA state budget and the end of the federal government shutdown. We also had a powerful interview with PSU student Matthew Hollingham who will embark on a record breaking triathlon across Europe next summer, in memory of the tragic loss of his fiance in State College in 2023. What he's doing is incredible and you can help, listen and see...
Click here to listen to the November 13 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Matthew Hollingham on his amazing European triathlon experience coming next summer.
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NOVEMBER 12: it's an open line program on what could be an historic day. Could we finally get a new PA state budget passed today or this week? Could the federal government shutdown finally end this week with a US House vote today? Are the political animals at it again with "breaking news?" What about transgender sports? What about those Thanksgiving meal traditions? And your calls. Sit back and digest...
Click here to listen to the November 12 program.
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NOVEMBER 11: on a surprising slippery day we plowed forward with a busy show. Eric Brugel of CLAW Wrestling gave us an update on upcoming events. We also spoke with Dr. Shyam Sundar of PSU on artificial intelligence and a recent study showing people trust AI a little too much. Why? Is that YOU? Some fascinating discussion, give a listen...
Click here to listen to the November 11 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with PSU's Dr. Shyam Sundar on AI.
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NOVEMBER 10: it's SNOWING - OK not that much. We had a good open line show with your calls and thoughts on the weekend in sports (not great for the Nits,) the Sunday night in the US Senate (the shutdown finally ending this week?) and Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com on that weather. Entertaining, informative listening...
Click here to listen to the November 10 program.
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NOVEMBER 7: it's certainly been an interesting week so we end it with an interesting open line program. Some good listener calls, two Acts of God, and Scott has the solution to end the federal government shutdown. Not joking, here's the solution. Give this a good listen...
Click here to listen to the November 7 program.
Click here to listen to Scott end the federal government shutdown. Seriously...
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NOVEMBER 6: after the big wind in the area last night we're back with a busy show. More thoughts on the election, on sports, and on airlines - we chat with Jennifer Rykaczewski of Affordable Skies on the current situation at airports + when to book holiday and other flights to save $$$. Great advice from Jennifer and effects of the federal government shutdown.
Click here to listen to the November 6 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Jennifer Rykaczewski of Affordable Skies.
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NOVEMBER 5: the day after the election (ditch those yard signs!) and we chatted a bit on that but enjoyed talking to two guests. Mel Curtis of the local YMCA talked about an important food drive right now to benefit local folks in need. And the famous Mike the Mailman joined us in studio to talk about his new memoir, stories for four decades as PSU's favorite mailman. Great stories, interesting insights, fun listening...
Click here to listen to the November 5 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Mike Herr - PSU's Mike the Mailman on his long career and new book.
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NOVEMBER 4: a busy program with chat on sports (interesting PSU men's hoops game last night,) reaction to last week's John Ziegler interview on the Sandusky case, and a fun interview with PSU's Pearl Gluck on next week's Centre Film Festival, bigger than ever. Movies from around the world, long and short, worth a look (and listen)...
Click here to listen to the November 4 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Pearl Gluck on the Centre Film Festival.
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NOVEMBER 3: Scott's back with Jeff for an open line program. Listen for talk on PSU football (ugh) to Election Day tomorrow (another ugh?) and then thoughts from Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com and his prediction for SNOW flurries in a week...uh oh...
Click here to listen to the November 3 program.
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OCTOBER 31: very interesting talk to end a week including an interview with author and researcher John Ziegler on the Jerry Sandusky case. He recently did a podcast with a soon-to-be former wife of a Sandusky accuser who now feels the former PSU coach is innocent. Listen for some explosive comments...
Click here to listen to the October 31 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with John Ziegler on the Jerry Sandusky case.
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OCTOBER 30: Jeff takes some calls and also chats with Eric Englebarts of the Sports & Entertainment Alliance about local activities done and upcoming...
Click here to listen to the October 30 program.
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OCTOBER 28: an open line show with Jeff Byers...
Click here to listen to the October 28 program.
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OCTOBER 27: an open line show with Jeff Byers...
Click here to listen to the October 27 program.
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OCTOBER 24: we end another week with an open line program. So many "controversies" - the White House East Wing deconstruction (and how it's being covered,) the NBA gambling scandal just announced (the Mafia, seriously?) and low affordability in our area (a summit needed on that.) Also your calls and insights, a good listen...
Click here to listen to the October 24 program.
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OCTOBER 23: Scott took Zoombase Alpha to Bloomsburg for a student journalism event at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg. We talked to a Bloomsburg math professor about math but also about his hobby - building crossword puzzles for national publication. And Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau gave us an update on local tourism efforts - how much effect does PSU football really have?
Click here to listen to the October 23 program.
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OCTOBER 22: another open line show and more chat and calls on healthcare in the USA. Scott shares his solution, do you agree? HINT: more government dollars is NOT the answer. How did the Ironhead end up with 250 crickets? You'll have to listen to find out...
Click here to listen to the October 22 program.
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OCTOBER 21: a spirited program as we had some fun (roughage?) but also tried to solve some of today's problems, especially healthcare in America. A LOT of calls on this one - and Scott never even got to his only solution to fix the problem. Well...give this show a listen, and we'll pick this up tomorrow...
Click here to listen to the October 21 program.
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OCTOBER 20: another week, another busy open line show to start a week. Talk on another Penn State football loss (ugh,) on what was gained from angry people marching around Saturday around the nation (who's pulling the strings?) and are you really undulating out there? Not dipping. Some entertaining calls and opinions shared, give a listen...
Click here to listen to the October 20 program.
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OCTOBER 17: we wrap up a pretty crazy week with an open phone show. Some good calls and our chat on Penn State football (what will happen tomorrow night?) and some interesting economic statistics for our area that will make you pay attention. Sit back, listen and see what you think...
Click here to listen to the October 17 program.
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OCTOBER 16: an open phone program complete with your calls and interesting topics: where will James Franklin's next coaching job be? Interesting opinions out there. Do accountants really rule the world? What is the problem with the F&M mascots? Wrestling - with Ticketmaster. Great listening...
Click here to listen to the October 16 program.
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OCTOBER 15: lots to discuss on this packed program. We talked to Greg Scott, CEO of the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) on their local air service summit held yesterday. What's happening with the future of air travel here? We talked weather and climate with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com. And yes, some PSU football talk in there as well along with your calls...
Click here to listen to the October 15 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Greg Scott, CEO of CBICC on their air service summit this week.
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OCTOBER 14: football, sci fi fun and even a little news - a busy show. We lighten up with a chat with Tom Range about the next Happy Valley Comic Con Feb. 28-March 1, a great event. But then there's Penn State football, who will be the next head coach? Bar set REALLY high and we discussed it with your calls...
Click here to listen to the October 14 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Tom Range about Happy Valley Comic Con.
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OCTOBER 13: call this the Monday after show and the firing of PSU football coach James Franklin was the top topic of discussion on this open line show. Your calls, opinions, guesses, reasons, what happens now - we chatted on all of it. Sit back and listen, see if you agree...
Click here to listen to the October 13 program.
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OCTOBER 10: yepper, that was chilly last night! Didn't matter, we unfroze our equipment to do an open phone Friday program. Lots to discuss including a breakdown of the Jerry Sandusky case interview from Thursday, complete with a detailed AI report on who stands the most to lose if Sandusky is acquitted. Listen to the computer's findings and lots more...
Click here to listen to the October 10 program.
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OCTOBER 9: a chilly morning but a hot show. We chatted with Don Hampton of C3 Sports on what's happening at their facility along the Benner Pike. Then we talked with investigative reporter Frank Parlato with updates on the Jerry Sandusky case. Sandusky filed another appeal of his conviction last week with new evidence to be disclosed - what evidence? When/could a new trial happen? Give a listen...
Click here to listen to the October 9 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Don Hampton of C3 Sports on their activities.
Click here to listen to just the interview with reporter Frank Parlato on the Jerry Sandusky case.
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OCTOBER 8: what the heck is going on in Harrisburg with the state legislature? We talked with reporter Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA who talked about the state budget impasse, the now contentious state Supreme Court retention elections, and more. Also chat on sports, news, and we remember former CDT sportswriter and editor Ron Bracken on his passing this week.
Click here to listen to the October 8 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA on state issues.
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OCTOBER 7: what's that about best laid plans? Our scheduled guest with new information on the Jerry Sandusky case couldn't make it so Jeff did his own review of the case to this point. Will Sandusky get a new trial after appealing again? Also your calls, some newsy talk and more...
Click here to listen to the October 7 program.
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OCTOBER 6: it's the Monday AFTER - after the Penn State football debacle at UCLA. We shared opinions, we took calls, we detailed unbelief. But hey - here comes hockey and wrestling season. Also some news chat and talking weather with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com...
Click here to listen to the October 6 program.
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OCTOBER 3: we go into a weekend with an open line show dominated by legal controversies - the Subu Vedam release from prison after 40+ years, and an appeal request from Jerry Sandusky. Heavy issues that drew some phone calls and strong reactions from your hosts.
Click here to listen to the October 3 program.
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OCTOBER 2: how's your eating habits? Not so great? Yeah, us too probably. We had a good conversation with nutritionist Mary Lou Kiel of Penn State Extension on better eating, their Nutrition Links program, how to eat well despite higher prices, what can replace high priced meats and more. Also chat on PSU outdoor hockey tickets (remember October 15)....
Click here to listen to the October 2 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Mary Lou Kiel of PSU Ag Extension.
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OCTOBER 1: a gorgeous morning and another gorgeous show. Who was the ultimate Fat Bear? Have coffee with a cop today? We also chatted with Allayn Beck of the State College Food Bank - here comes busy season for those folks (the holiday season) and what does the future hold with battles on funding from both the state and the Feds? Tough times ahead?
Click here to listen to the October 1 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Allayn Beck of State College Food Bank.
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SEPTEMBER 30: yep, still talking some Penn State football but other things as well. Hear an interview with Eric Brugel of the new CLAW Wrestling league about this fascinating new take on wrestling about to begin. Is a federal government shutdown happening tonight? Lots of things to discuss...
Click here to listen to the September 30 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Eric Brugel of CLAW Wrestling.
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SEPTEMBER 29: it's the week AFTER the PSU-Oregon game and the final result dominated most of the open line show. LOTS of calls and discussion on sports and newsy things. Plus Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com talked about those two storms on top of each other in the Atlantic, not headed here because of the fujimoribenihana effect. What's that? Listen in...
Click here to listen to the September 29 program.
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SEPTEMBER 26: ready for the BIG GAME? All the hype ends Saturday night but we helped to feed it with an open line show. Who's the X Factor? Where's Scott's cheese? You have to listen to find out. We also took calls and chatted on newsy subjects: James Comey indicted, why are military leaders gathering next week? We share an interesting theory, hope it's wrong...
Click here to listen to the September 26 program.
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SEPTEMBER 25: plenty of talk for a Thursday along with a fun interview with Joe Hughes of the Penn State golf courses, lots going on there. Ready for higher airline fees? PSU moved up in some national top colleges rankings. Does hard work not get you anything anymore? Lots of opinions and your calls.
Click here to listen to the September 25 program.
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SEPTEMBER 24: it's midweek and we're busy with your calls, chat on Jimmy Kimmel's return and what might happen, sports talk (go with the under on PSU-Oregon) and more. We also had a great chat with Tristin Kilgore of the PSU College Republicans with views from young people on politics today, Trump, free speech, Charlie Kirk and a lot more. Great listening here...
Click here to listen to the September 24 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Tristin Kilgore of the PSU College Republicans.
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SEPTEMBER 23: on an actual rainy morning we had an open line show talking lots of subjects - PSU-Oregon football, what to do with the Rockview property, Jimmy Kimmel is back and does anyone really care? Lots of calls on these and related subjects, tune in here...
Click here to listen to the September 23 program.
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SEPTEMBER 22: sooo much to talk about, we can't fit it into two hours BUT we try. Who will be the ESPN GameDay guest picker for the PSU-Oregon game Saturday? What about the Rockview closing? And is that really RAIN on the windshield? Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com talks weather and hurricanes, the right and wrong info out there. Give a listen....
Click here to listen to the September 22 program.
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SEPTEMBER 19: we end a week with a chockfull open line program and lots of calls. Catch the interesting discussion on immigration started by a caller, with reactions on free speech and other issues. We live in dangerous times...but also interesting times. What do YOU think?
Click here to listen to the September 19 program.
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SEPTEMBER 18: we did a lot of talking on this show because free speech is important. Jason Narber of Brass 16823 talked about his cool meeting area in Titan Park near Bellefonte. We interviewed Sean Stevens of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) about their new college free speech rankings and free speech issues just from the past week. BUSY!
Click here to listen to the September 18 program.
Click here to listen to just the talk with Jason Narber of Brass 16823.
Click here to listen to the interview with Sean Stevens of FIRE on recent free speech issues.
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SEPTEMBER 17: a great show and Happy Constitution Day. Fess up, did you even know it was Constitution Day? We had a great chat with David Hutchinson and Jim Leous, organizers of a Constitution Day discussion event Sept. 20 in State College. Listen how to sign up to take part, and why these discussions are so crucially important today...
Click here to listen to the September 17 program.
Click here to listen to just the chat with Jim Leous and David Hutchinson of the Constitution Day event Saturday in State College.
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SEPTEMBER 16: another nice day in the Valley of Happiness. We covered a number of topics but we also did some trash talking - with our friend Amy Schirf of the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority. New area trash news, recycling, plastics and the "future of trash."
Click here to listen to the September 16 program.
Click here to listen to just the chat with Amy Schirf of Centre Co. Recycling & Refuse Authority.
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SEPTEMBER 15: plenty to talk about after an eventful week and weekend. Sports chat of course centered on Penn State and the Steelers. And newsy chat on the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, the reactions afterward, talking heads everywhere and some crazy responses. Is our country breaking into two parts? Listen to some views here, see what you think...
Click here to listen to the September 15 program.
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SEPTEMBER 12: we end a BUSY week with an open line program - what, nothing to talk about? You kidding? Latest opinions on the Charlie Kirk situation, how could Penn State be willing to shutdown WPSU public media, how Kamala Harris called Joe Biden correctly (finally,) your calls and much more. Occasional explosions, wear appropriate clothing...
Click here to listen to the September 12 program.
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SEPTEMBER 11: a more serious program today with the anniversary of 9/11 and the assassination of Turning Point USA leader Charlie Kirk yesterday. We shared our views and heard from listeners. We also chatted with local State Rep. Paul Takac with his take on the Kirk murder, his concerns, as well as what's up with the proposed Rockview Prison closing and the state budget still not passed. Tough issues, good listening...
Click here to listen to the September 11 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with local State Rep. Paul Takac.
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SEPTEMBER 10: another beautiful day, another open line program but with fireworks. Our opening caller set the tone. Scott went off on the latest Trump controversy that really isn't, while Jeff went off on the recent murder of a woman on a train in Charlotte. And Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com offered a great discussion on weather recently - you know, that BORING weather? Why? Give a listen, learn a lot...
Click here to listen to the September 10 program.
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SEPTEMBER 9: Scott says it's a bummer to catch a cold, but we persevere. Listen to a lively program with views on news & sports, along with a chat with Jay Paterno on his new book "Blitzed" about the new era of college football, his recent op-ed on an apology to fired Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald (does this sound familiar?) and his views on the PSU football season so far. Enjoy the listen...
Click here to listen to the September 9 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Jay Paterno, author of the new book "Blitzed."
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SEPTEMBER 8: we start another comfy dry week with a busy show. Lots of sports talk from a busy weekend including some amazing events and results. We also chat with Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA on other states now politically redistricting in the middle of a decade - could this happen in PA? Are PA's political districts fair?
Click here to listen to the September 8 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA.
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SEPTEMBER 5: we go into a weekend with a busy open line program to make you think. What about vaccine "mandates?" Spitting on another football player gets you booted from the game? And take a good close look at those Nittany Lion statues next time. Why? Well, listen and find out...
Click here to listen to the September 5 program.
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SEPTEMBER 4: a busy program with talk on sports (NFL tonight) and chats with GM Michael Lee of Nittany Valley Sports Centre (busy with sports and more!) and Jennifer Rykaczewski of the group Affordable Skies on airline safety and better airfares.
Click here to listen to the September 4 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Michael Lee of Nittany Valley Sports Centre.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Jennifer Rykaczewski of Affordable Skies.
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SEPTEMBER 3: seriously, Trump for a third term? What about those Cracker Barrel changes? Should PSU Sports change from Nike to Adidas? Your phone calls as well - it's a busy open line program, give us a listen...
Click here to listen to the September 3 program.
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SEPTEMBER 2: back from a long weekend, we reset the table for Fall (sorry, summer's done.) Talk on the PSU football win, the WOW Powerball jackpot. how AI can drive you crazy in the drive thru lane, how PSU could take a lesson from Albright College, and your calls - listen and see what you think...
Click here to listen to the September 2 program.
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AUGUST 29: we end a week with an open phone program and LOTS of sports with Penn State football starting and former PSU great Micah Parsons traded. What about parking at football games? What about the controversies with the CDC and vaccines? And your calls - good listening for a holiday weekend...
Click here to listen to the August 29 program.
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AUGUST 28: we live in crazy times, and sports is perhaps the calmer of all issues. On an open line show we discussed some sports but also the Cracker Barrel controversy, then took the second hour to discuss the terrible school shooting event in Minneapolis yesterday. Your calls, our views, it's a deep subject to tackle. Listen and see what you think...
Click here to listen to the August 28 program.
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AUGUST 27: oh the controversies! We covered some of them on the show with help from callers - the American flag burning law (totally unconstitutional,) Cracker Barrel's reversal (heads will roll here) and more. Have low air in your car tires? Why CHARGE for folks to put air in their tires? Give a listen, see what you agree with...
Click here to listen to the August 27 program.
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AUGUST 26: it's the first day of school for most Centre County districts and beautiful weather to boot. We had an open line program and talked about that first day, the highs and lows. We jumped into the Cracker Barrel debate and how their management is really missing the point here. More political panic mongering and how ridiculous it is. Another day, another controversy...
Click here to listen to the August 26 program.
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AUGUST 25: after a busy weekend we started a busy week with a busy show,, lots of info and opinions. Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com talked weather which has been pretty nice lately. Lots of sports chat to discuss with HS and college football now underway. Prices are going up everywhere - we shared examples and effects. And oh yeah, school starts this week for PSU and area high schools. A BUSY week...
Click here to listen to the August 25 program.
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AUGUST 22: a foggy but ultimately gorgeous day and we ended the week with an open phone show. Pick your controversy: the top sports movies, male NFL cheerleaders, outrageous court settlements tossed, closing down illegal immigrant facilities, election fraud where there isn't any - give a listen and see what you think...
Click here to listen to the August 22 program.
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AUGUST 21: jacket weather this week? We cover the basics from PSU wrestling dominance to over the top efforts from the political right (a woke test? Really?) We had a great discussion with Dave Gerdes from Happy Valley Adventure Bureau on the impact of local tourism on our area, from their recent report on 2024 and events this year. Give a listen to see what's happening...
Click here to listen to the August 21 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau on the overall impact of tourism on our area.
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AUGUST 20: wow it RAINED during the show but thankfully our studio is indoors. We covered subjects like Auburn now claiming NINE football national championships (officially it was two before,) watch out for radioactive shrimp (and new superhero ShrimpMan,) and we had a great conversation with Caroline Mehl of the Constructive Dialogue Institute on her group, what they do, why college campuses are a focus for them, and how they would handle a certain PSU situation this year. Some constructive listening here...
Click here to listen to the August 20 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Caroline Mehl of the Constructive Dialogue Institute.
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AUGUST 19: busy day, busy show. Hear your gentle hosts chat on sports and local school rankings (baloney, great for selling magazines.) We also chat with our friend Chris Buchignani, an instructor with the OLLI PSU program - if you're over 50, check out this great adult education effort. And the space geek in us loved the talk with PSU astronomy professor Dr. Chris Palma on traveling to other planets, is there life out there, what to do when an asteroid hits us, and watching the aliens fly by...
Click here to listen to the August 19 program.
Click here to listen about the OLLI PSU program with guest Chris Buchignani.
Click here to listen to the interview with PSU astronomy professor Dr. Chris Palma.
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AUGUST 18: a busy week begins with an open topics show. You name it - sports (Michigan got what sanctions? Really?,) news (all of Europe to the White House today & the Dems new favorite candidate,) Grange Fair (Kids Day today) and weather with Joe Bastardi (what's up with that hurricane?) Sit back and enjoy...
Click here to listen to the August 18 program.
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AUGUST 15: it's Grange Fair time. and a weekend, so we pontificated (make sure we have the right word there) to end another week. Trump in Alaska, another national protest this weekend, and a quote that will make you really think - do words control you? Also your calls and yes, we can't wait to hit the Fair. Listen in and agree or disagree - that's the point of Let's Talk...
Click here to listen to the August 15 program.
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AUGUST 14: we called this show Locals Day as we talked to Kristy Owens and Jeff Hall from Centre Region Parks & Recreation on the large number of activities they do each year (yes, Scott actually hit a home run over the Hess Field fence.) That was followed by a conversation with owner Chris Cole of Centre Hall Farm Store, one of our valued sponsors. Also hear some calls and chat on issues like young male college grads not finding jobs, and assault by sandwich (we're not kidding...)
Click here to listen to the August 14 program.
Click here to listen to just the chat with Centre Region Parks & Rec officials on local activities.
Click here to listen to the talk with Chris Cole of Centre Hall Farm Store.
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AUGUST 13: it's an open lines show where "can we trust the numbers?" became the theme. Census figures, crime figures, government numbers - what to do about these when they're wrong or perhaps skewed? Hear views from Scott and the Ironhead and then - what do you think?
Click here to listen to the August 13 program.
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AUGUST 12: sports ruled for most of this show (wow, on a sports station?) as we chatted with Mark Brennan of Lions 247 on the upcoming Penn State football season. Is all the preseason hype worth it? Who could be some unsung stars? What about those new temporary stands? Hear some great conversation with strange stories included (have that political membership card? Sidney Crosby did WHAT?)
Click here to listen to the August 12 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Mark Brennan of Lions 247 on PSU football.
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AUGUST 11: The Ironhead holds court for an open line Monday program with your calls, interesting insights and some craziness tossed in with some weather talk with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com included. Give a listen...
Click here to listen to the August 11 program.
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AUGUST 8: we managed to avoid jeans discussion with plenty of other topics to tackle, like tariffs and politics and gerrymandering and sports and avoiding ultraprocessed foods. And your calls. That's a real eclectic program, hope you'll give a listen (or listen again...)
Click here to listen to the August 8 program.
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AUGUST 7: one main constant of life is change, always happens, and we discussed this during this interesting program. The Sydney Sweeney jeans ads are a sign of a cultural shift? Agree or disagree? And we talked to Morgyn Seigfried, the General Manager of the Penn State Playfly NIL effort, on the changing landscape of major college athletics and how PSU is dealing with it. A wide ranging interview, understand more about this brave new world...
Click here to listen to the August 7 program.
Click here to hear just the interview with Morgyn Seigfried of Penn State Playfly NIL.
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AUGUST 6: an open line show with plenty of opinions - read beyond the headlines, State College not a sanctuary city?, why young people are disconsolate on politics today, let kids be kids with sports without specialization (weight training at age 12?) and your calls. Lots of interesting ground covered...
Click here to listen to the August 6 program.
AUGUST 5: a busy show with an explanation on why Donald Trump fired the head of labor statistics recently (some common sense involved.) Also hear a chat with Chief Adam Salyards of the Spring Twp police department on tonight's National Night Out event, and an interview with reporter Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA about her recent stories on reporting elder abuse issues at county nursing homes across Pennsylvania...
Click here to listen to the August 5 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA on her recent stories on reporting elder abuse at county homes in PA.
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AUGUST 4: our comfy August weather continues and we love it! For this open show hear views from Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com on what's going on. Also talk on the blue jeans controversy which isn't - is body positivity on its way out? And the latest hot dog news, both "bad" and crazy...
Click here to listen to the August 4 program.
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AUGUST 1: a new month begins with refreshingly cool temperatures, but here's another hot show going into a weekend. Why the Presidential Fitness Test is coming back & never should have left. What the Ironhead's Pirates need to do to improve. your calls and more. Give us a listen...
Click here to listen to the August 1 program.
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JULY 31: last day of the month and with the trade deadline looming we cut loose with info and opinions. The controversies that won't go away - KissCam and blue jeans ads - we had more thoughts. Need to unwind? A guest joined us about a fun family event in State College Friday evening. Seriously, go unwind. And your calls...
Click here to listen to the July 31 program.
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JULY 30: one more HOT day, but our hot shows always continue. The Ironhead and Scott take your calls and discuss top issues like security steps at State College High School (do new IDs do much?) and the incident Monday at the NFL HQ building in NYC. And two MLB teams playing a doubleheader do a trade with each other BETWEEN their games? It happened this week...
Click here to listen to the July 30 program.
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JULY 29: one of our favorite lines - "it's interesting what makes a controversy" - took center stage. From selling "great jeans" (fascist, really?) to vehicle emissions inspections (why are we still doing this?) we discuss the issues. And your calls, the latest in sports, a new Pittsburgh Walk of Fame and more...
Click here to listen to the July 29 program.
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JULY 28: looks like another hot week so we start with a hot show. Open opinions on sports (MLB trading this week,) news (be skeptical of everything you see, hear and read) and the best and worst national/regional beers (Bud Light dead last - do you agree with the findings?) Your calls, some laughs and Joe Bastardi on weather - give us a listen...
Click here to listen to the July 28 program.
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JULY 25: it's Christmas in July, for those pining for a holiday and cooler temperatures. We had an open line show with your calls and opinions on a Little League controversy, the battling Epstein files vs. Obama and Russia collusion stories, an interesting new show coming to The Fox this fall, and more. Sit back, stay cool and enjoy...
Click here to listen to the July 25 program.
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JULY 24: it's warming up again so we helped with a hot show. Eric Engelbarts of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance previewed upcoming activities includes a new bike race this weekend in downtown State College, a national yoga championship event next weekend and more. Scott wondered when "outrage" will hit over Penn State now with a budget surplus but higher tuition rates again. All that, sports and your calls...
Click here to listen to the July 24 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Eric Engelbarts of Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance. ​​​​​​​​