What did local progressives ask Rep. Matt Cartwright on a recent Zoom Meeting? Which right wing and left wing talking points about mail-in voting are not borne out by the evidence? And…
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Listen: Stephen Walker, Superintendent of Schools for Sullivan West on school reopenings
What’s the most surprising thing Sullivan West Central School District had to work on as part of its reopening plan? Everything. Stephen Walker, Superintendent of Schools for Sullivan West says every “no-brainer”…
Listen: WJFF’s James B. Huntington on permanent changes the pandemic is having on the workforce
There have been 20 straight weeks of jobless claims numbering more than a million, there’s no agreement yet on extending those benefits, no legislation yet for the next round of COVID relief,…
Listen: Rich Askey, president of The Pennsylvania State Education Association
The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) represents 180,000 education professionals, teachers, and support staff. The PSEA’s president Rich Askey testified before the Pennsylvania House Education Committee this week said as PA schools…
Listen: Weekly News Roundup with Owen Walsh from the River Reporter
Every Wednesday we check in with Owen Walsh of the River Reporter for a Weekly News Roundup. Weird as it may sound, this week also had a Wednesday, so we called Owen…
Listen: James B. Huntington host of WJFF’s “Work Shift” on the latest economic news
James B. Huntington joins us again for Work Shift LIVE – giving us his take on the latest economic news. Why are firearm sales up and clothing sales down? How bad were…
Listen: Mitch Gaines, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Binghamton on Tropical Storm Isaias
As the WJFF listening area recovered from the rare Tropical Storm blowing through the Poconos and Catskills, Mitch Gaines, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Binghamton checked in with the latest…
Listen: Andy Palotta, President of the New York State United Teachers on Schools Reopening
Every school district in New York State was supposed to submit plans for reopening by the end of last week. Andy Palotta, President of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) says…
Listen: PA Congressman Matt Cartwright Gives a Stimulus Update from Washington DC
The week ended with the the $600/week unemployment benefit from the previous Coronavirus relief package expiring and no new relief bill in sight. Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA 8) talks to us about…