Lehigh Valley Discourse

On this episode of Lehigh Valley Discourse, Steve Aaronson and Rosalie Viscomi welcome Matthew Bari of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for a preview of the team's 2023 season, its new stadium additions, and more.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.