Battleground PA
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A handful of states are recognized as must wins for candidates in the 2020 presidential election.
And Pennsylvania tops the list.
Battleground PA - a new PennLive podcast - will offer of-the-minute analyses of the changing political climate across the state in the run up to November 2020.
The podcast will release weekly episodes and feature guests who know the ins and outs of PA politics and the coming presidential campaigns.
It will be hosted by PennLive Opinion Editor, Joyce Davis.
Available episodes
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Jul 22, 2020
Goodbye to a Civil Rights Icon
The deaths of civil rights legends Rep. John Lewis (dead at 80) and Rev. C.T. Vivian (dead at 95) are the opening topic of this week's Battleground PA. Joyce Davis and her regular analysts, Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord, also discuss the possible new coronavirus relief packages, the new PA Biden delegate, and the impact that the federal officers sent by the President could have on Pennsylvania.
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Jul 15, 2020
Police reform passed in Pennsylvania.
Join Joyce Davis and her two political analysts, Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord, to discuss the two bills PA Governor Tom Wolf recently signed into law. Our moderators also tackle the horrific video of an Allentowpolice officer kneeling on civilians neck, similarly to the case of George Flyod, and of course, more coronavirus coverage.
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Jul 8, 2020
All eyes on Biden for a running mate announcement
Join Joyce Davis, Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss the topic of the week: Who is Biden's running mate and why has it not been announced yet? Our moderators will also tackle more coronavirus news and Mary Trump's new book and all it has to say about the president himself.
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Jul 1, 2020
You've been served!
This week's Battleground PA tackles the Trump campaign suing Pa. over mail-in drop-off sites for ballots. Joyce Davis is once again joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to take on this topic along with some international Russia news and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Jun 24, 2020
Coronavirus cases surge as Trump Rallies continue
Trump's rally in Tulsa raised a lot of coronavirus questions due to disappointing attendance. Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss the significance of these alarming numbers, the rallies' impact on the case counts as well a possible name for Biden's VP.
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Jun 17, 2020
Many states see increase in coronavirus cases, but not PA
As the coronavirus battle continues, many states see a major increase in cases while Pennsylvania remains one of 3 with decreasing case counts. Joyce Davis is joined yet again by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss the pandemic, as well as the possibly impeachment of PA Governor Tom Wolf, the Black Lives Matter movement and more on this week's Battleground PA.
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Jun 10, 2020
PA's primary results are in
John Micek, Capital Star Opinion joins Joyce Davis and pundits Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris to discuss the results of the PA primary, Washington updates, coronavirus and more.
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Jun 3, 2020
Republican vs. Democrat Election Showdown
Join Joyce Davis, Jeffrey Lord, Rogette Harris and John Cole discuss the preliminary results of the Pennsylvania election. The pundits also cover current breaking topics such as systematic racism, the protests, and more presidency news.
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May 27, 2020
The battle is on for the PA primaries
How will voting by mail affect the PA primary? Joyce Davis is joined again by democrat Rogette Harris and republican Jeffrey Lord to discuss potential issues with the new voting system in the swing states well as other coronavirus related headlines.
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May 6, 2020
You're Fired | Vaccine Director pushed out for not promoting possible COVID-19 medication
The pandemic chronicles continue as Trump pushes longtime vaccine director out of office for not agreeing to promote Chloroquine. PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined yet again by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss President Trump's newest dismissal as well the new coronavirus models with increasing death tolls, and finish up with an update on Biden's sexual assault accusations.
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Apr 29, 2020
Biden's VP choice and accusations of sexual assault
We discuss who may be Biden's best choice as vice president. Will it be Stacey Abrams? Speaking of vice presidents, Mike Pence recently toured a facility and was the only person in the group not wearing a mask. Finally, we get into accusations of sexual assault against Joe Biden from former staffer Tara Reade.
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Apr 22, 2020
Pennsylvania's push to reopen delayed, met with protest
Although the spread of the coronavirus has slowed down, Governor Tom Wolf pushed the stay at home order back until May 8. Approximately 1000 Pennsylvanians met at the capitol to protest the continued shutdown. On this week's Battleground PA, Jeffrey Lord will discuss his participation in the protest and opposing him is as always, Rogette Harris.
PennLive opinion editor Joyce Davis leads the platform again and along with the Democratic and Republican pundits, discuss the President's part in this protest as well as a poll from the American Enterprise Institute documenting the changes in the public's opinion in regards to the evolution of COVID-19.
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Apr 15, 2020
Trump vs. Biden: A Progressive's Point of View
It's Trump vs. Biden, and joined to discuss this battle from a progressive point of view is Dan Doubet, political director or PA Stands Up. Today's edition of Battleground PA covers healthcare, economy and Trump's decision to include his signature on the stimulus checks. Republican Jeffrey Lord, Dauphin Democrat Chair Rogette Harris and PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis have another heated discussion on the novel widespread of the virus as well as the actions our political leaders are and should be taking.
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Apr 8, 2020
In-person Wisconsin primary amid COVID-19 pandemic
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, not all primary elections are getting postponed. This week's Wisconsin moved ahead with its in-person primary election despite social distancing guidelines. But what's the aftermath? PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord to discuss this matter along with the long awaited stimulus checks and economic impacts the virus will have on our country.
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Apr 1, 2020
COVID-19's impact on healthcare and the upcoming conventions
Covid-19 has led to an extended quarantine until at least April 30. Today's edition of Battleground PA covers the impact this will have on the upcoming political conventions as well a big impact on healthcare. Republican Jeffrey Lord, Dauphin Democrat Chair Rogette Harris and PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis have another heated discussion on the novel widespread of the virus as well as the actions our political leaders are and should be taking.
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Mar 25, 2020
COVID-19 postpones the PA primary
The novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States and cause disruptions to everyone's lives and virtually affects every industry. We discuss the affects and the response from our national and state governments. Have they been doing a good job? PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord.
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Mar 17, 2020
COVID-19 Quarantine | Special Coronavirus Edition
Covid-19 has us all quarantined in our homes, but it will not stop us from getting you another episode of BattlegroundPA. Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord, Dauphin Democrat Chair Rogette Harris and PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis have a heated discussion on the state of the nation and our, particularly President Donald Trump's, response to the novel coronavirus.
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Mar 10, 2020
Coronavirus response and the elections | special guest Eugene DePasquale
Eleven Pennsylvanians were confirmed to have tested positive with the coronavirus. The virus is spreading and people are worried. To discuss this topic and other healthcare and political issues, we are joined by congressional candidate and Auditor General, Eugene DePasquale. The episode of BattlegroundPA is scintillating with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris joining our special guest.
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Mar 4, 2020
Super Tuesday | Is Biden going to be Sanders' kryptonite?
With Vice PresidentBiden's commanding wins on Super Tuesday, we review the events that unfolded and the impact the day's primaries have had on the race, especially on Senator Bernie Sanders. Joined by Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris, PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis, also discusses the continued topic of the month: Coronavirus.
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Feb 25, 2020
The Coronavirus Economy and the Bern Train
Senator Bernie Sanders leads the pack after the Nevada Caucuses and is gaining momentum as we head into the first southern primary in South Carolina. What would a Sanders' nomination look like for the Democratic Party? We discuss that and how the coronavirus' economic impact may affect Donald Trump's biggest selling point for re-election. We are joined by PoliticsPA Editor John Cole on this episode of BattlegroundPA.
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Feb 18, 2020
Barr barring Tweets and the Nevada Caucuses
Is the Justice Department truly independent of the White House and the wants of President Donald Trump? Attorney General Barr did comment that the President's tweets were making his job much more difficult. In the second half of the episode, we discuss Bernie Sanders going up against billionaire Mike Bloomberg in the upcoming Nevada Caucuses. PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis hosts Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord and Dauphin Democrat Chairwoman Rogette Harris.
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Feb 11, 2020
New Hampshire Primaries with Congressional candidate Tom Brier
You’re Fired! President Trump fires impeachment witnesses, the primary takes place in New Hampshire, and we are joined by congressional candidate Tom Brier of Hershey, PA. The episode of BattlegroundPA is a firecracker with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris joining our special guest.
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Feb 4, 2020
Latest PA poll and the Iowa Caucus Catastrophe
PA pollster Dr. Terry Madonna joins the BattlegroundPA podcast to discuss the latest Franklin and Marshall poll that gauged Pennsylvanian voters' support for President Donald Trump. Then, along with Democratic analyst Rogette Harris and Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord, your host Joyce Davis navigates the catastrophe of the Democratic Iowa Caucus that has left us without any answers on Monday night. Which candidate will have the most to gain from the debacle? What, if anything, is Pennsylvania doing to avoid any issues in the primaries or elections of 2020?
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Jan 28, 2020
A look through the crystal ball for the upcoming Iowa Caucus
Regular Democratic analyst Rogette Harris is joined in our studio by President and CEO of Luminous Strategies David Dix to discuss the ongoing presidential impeachment trial and the Iowa caucus, which is only days away.
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Jan 21, 2020
Battle at the Senate
Republican Jeffrey Lord, and Democrat Rogette Harris are back this week to discuss the fast approaching 2020 Presidential election. They discuss the remaining Democratic candidates and the continuing dramatic controversy of the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump and his trial in the Senate.
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Jan 15, 2020
The 2020 Battlefield
We look ahead to what we can expect in the race for the White House in 2020. PennLive reporters Charlie Thompson, David Wenner and Editor Ron Southwick join Joyce Davis and share their insight from covering previous presidential elections.
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Jan 6, 2020
Battleground Iran
Are we going to war with Iran after Suleimani's killing and what does it mean to Pennsylvanians? We're joined by Iranian scholar Dr. Mehdi Noorbash from Harrisburg University, John Micek from Pennsylvania Capital Star and by Jeffrey Lord, a former CNN pundit and Trump supporter. Joyce Davis leads the discussion which includes a background on Iranian American affairs.
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Dec 24, 2019
Youths on Impeachment
Cedar Cliff High School students join us to discuss the historical event of the month: The third ever impeachment of a US president. Hosted by PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis, this podcast episode is joined by Republican Abigail Delligatti (11th grade), Democrat Kate Gannon (10th grade) and their teacher Jacques Weedon to weigh their thoughts on impeachment, division and the topics that they consider are on youths' minds.
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Dec 17, 2019
From East to West Pa. - State Reps Jordan Harris and Aaron Bernstine
Pennsylvania State House Representatives Jordan Harris, Democrat from southern Philadelphia, and Aaron Bernstine, Republican from western Pa., debate the issues important to their constituents and discuss how national campaign politics are playing out in their backyards. Hosted by PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis, this podcast episode covers education and school choice, healthcare and medicare-for-all, the impeachment and President Trump and a host of other current issues.
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Dec 11, 2019
Trump Brings the Battle to Pennsylvania
The Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania was filled to capacity with Trump supporters as Trump rallied his troops to help him win Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential elections. PennLive Opinion Editor is joined by political analysts, campaign correspondents and a protest organizer on this special episode of Battleground Pa. They discuss the campaign rally and its affect on next year’s election.
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Dec 3, 2019
Trump will come to Pa as the impeachment heats up in D.C.
Marc Polymeropoulos, a former Senior Intelligence Service ranks at the CIA, joins PennLive’s Joyce Davis on this week’s podcast and discusses the impeachment proceedings, the Russian interference in the 2016 election and the narrative that blames that interference on Ukraine. Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord and Democratic pundit Rogette Harris join in and discuss President Trump’s upcoming visit to Hershey, Pa. on December 10, 2019.
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Nov 26, 2019
The Art of Polling | Why is polling perceived as fake?
Do you believe the polls? This week, we discuss the art of polling, what affects the polling results leading it to be perceived as fake and rigged with pollster Dr. Terry Madonna, PennLive political columnist John Baer and PennLive opinion editor Joyce Davis.
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Nov 19, 2019
Deep State or Policy Experts | What's going on in DC and a look at the Democratic party's new candidates
Is the Deep State at work in framing President Donald Trump for impeachment? That’s what Republican analyst and Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord thinks. And it’s exactly why he thinks people should pay no attention whatsoever to the testimonies now underway on Capitol Hill.
Democratic analyst Rogette Harris disagrees. She says the people testifying now include some of the most respected foreign service and policy experts in the country, and Americans ought to be listening to what they have to say.
Depending on what side of the political spectrum you occupy, the Deep State is a very real threat to American democracy, or the foundation that prevents roque presidents from running amok.
This episode of Battleground PA is full of as many fireworks as the hearings that could lead to the impeachment of the nation’s 45 president.
And if Harris and Lord disagree on the impeachment hearings against Donald Trump, they also have different views on the Democratic cand…
Nov 12, 2019
Whistleblower Elections | Did the impeachment inquiry affect our local elections?
We discuss last week's Pennsylvania local election results and the ongoing impeachment inquiry with democrat Rogette Harris, and republican Jeffrey Lord. The podcast is hosted by Joyce Davis, PennLive's Opinion Editor.
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Nov 5, 2019
Fresh Poll | Pennsylvania's voters weigh in on guns, impeachment and who they will vote for in the 2020 presidential election
We discuss the latest results from the Franklin & Marshall College Poll with Dr. Terry Madonna and PennLive political columnist John Baer. Topics include how voters feel about the impeachment inquiry, the state of the economy in the commonwealth and of course leanings to who they may be voting for in next year's Democratic Primary and the 2020 presidential elections.
The full results of the poll can be downloaded directly via the link: http://bit.ly/fmcp2019poll
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Oct 31, 2019
The Impeachment of a United States President
PennLive Opinion Editor, Joyce Davis is joined by Republican Jeffrey Lord and Democrat Rogette Harris for the second episode of Battleground PA. Listen as they tackle the subject everyone is talking about; the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Oct 31, 2019
Why Pennsylvania is a battleground state for the 2020 presidential elections
The road to the White House goes through Pennsylvania. PennLive's Opinion Editor, Joyce Davis,is joined by Republican Jeffrey Lord and Democrat Rogette Harris to discuss Pennsylvania's important role in the 2020 presidential elections.
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Sep 30, 2019
Battleground PA | Trailer
A handful of states are recognized as must wins for candidates in the 2020 presidential election.
And Pennsylvania tops the list.
Battleground PA - a new PennLive podcast - will offer of-the-minute analyses of the changing political climate across the state in the run up to November 2020.
The podcast will release weekly episodes and feature guests who know the ins and outs of PA politics and the coming presidential campaigns.
It will be hosted by PennLive Opinion Editor, Joyce Davis.
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