Battleground Politics With Lauren Mayk

Pennsylvania voters helped President Donald Trump win the White House in 2024. As he marked 100 days in office, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk checked in with voters in the battleground state. She talked to voters – those who supported him and those who did not – about what’s happened so far and what these first 100 days have been like for them. Her conversations also include federal workers who have been impacted by cuts to the federal workforce. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 1st Interview: Pam Barnes 00:38 – Trump’s campaign promises1:46 – DOGE 2:54 – Tariffs3:53 – 2nd Trump administration compared to first 2nd Interview: Jody Della Barba5:58 – Thoughts on Trump7:00 – Immigration 8:36 – Economy and tariffs 3rd Interview: Jay Smith 10:57 – Reaction to being placed on administrative leave 13:35 – Thoughts on Trump14:57 – What he wanted Trump to do 17:48 – Prices 4th Interview: Renata Thakurdyal18:32 – Reaction to being placed on administrative leave 19:52 – Trump’s impact on her life 21:55 – Voting for a third-party candidate 5th Interview: Ian Callaghan-Kenna24:55 – Thoughts on Trump 27:05 – Student financial aid, college deportations 29:03 – How Democrats are reacting to Trump 30:24 – Trump’s economic impact 6th Interview: Mikal Ellis 36:18 – Whether or not Ellis voted 38:38 – What both parties need to do to earn his vote 7th Interview: Brian Rudnick 39:05 – Rudnick’s anti-Trump sign Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:40 -- Introducing our panel1:05 -- Overall reactions to Trump's first 100 days2:48 -- Trump's tariffs4:41 -- "Organized chaos"7:14 -- Trump's impact on local law enforcement10:25 -- ICE and immigration13:45 -- Democratic reaction to Trump15:39 -- Republican messaging under Trump18:33 -- Debate over Trump's willingness to work with Democrats Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:36 – Response to calls to get rid of sheriff’s office 3:19 – How deputies feel about calls for the office to be abolished 4:28 – Concerns over court security and staffing 7:35 – Court order on staffing report 9:37 – Amount of deputies needed 10:44 – What Sheriff Bilal is asking for in the budget 12:49 – Amount of time it takes to get deeds 16:07 – Philly housing plan and property 17:28 – Response to criticism 19:19 – Office finances Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:39 – How the new tariffs are being implemented 3:58 – The impact of the tariffs on the economy 4:45 – Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S 7:02 – Tariffs during the first Trump administration 8:34 – Why Ross would have recommended Trump pass the tax bill first 10:28 – Amount of time Trump has to make deals with other countries 12:14 – The impact on American companies 14:42 – What approach Ross would recommend on tariffs 15:44 – Whether or not he’s concerned about a potential recession Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democrat James Andrew Malone narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in GOP-leaning Lancaster County, scoring an upset victory over Lancaster County Commission Chairman and Republican Josh Parsons. Democrats say they haven’t represented Lancaster County in the Senate since 1889. Malone’s win narrows GOP control of the state Senate to a 27-23 seat advantage. His term runs through 2026. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Malone, a 51-year-old computer application designer and mayor of East Petersburg, spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the race, how he campaigned and what the results mean. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 00:51 – Why Malone won 2:01 – Conversations with voters 3:04 – How Malone flipped a traditionally Republican county 6:38 – Takeaways for Democrats after Malone’s victory 9:00 – Elon Musk10:08 – Whether or not Democrats have been too focused on Trump 12:20 – Whether or not Malone believes he would’ve won if it wasn’t a special election 16:18 – The current political state of Lancaster County 17:26 – What Malone believes he needs to do to prove he deserves a full-term Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Longtime Philadelphia Congressman Dwight Evans announced last May that he had suffered a stroke. Recovery and rehab for Evans lasted for months. He’s now back serving a new term in congress. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Evans spoke with Lauren Mayk about his recovery, politics today and what’s next for his career.Here's a full breakdown of the episode:00:37 – How Rep. Evans is doing months after stroke6:43 – Rep. Evans on Mayor Parker, Gov. Shapiro8:30 – Concerns over federal funding11:25 – Democrats and their constituents16:05 – Rep. Evans’ future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out her $6.7 billion budget proposal for Philadelphia. After her speech in the city council chambers, she sat down with NBC10's Lauren Mayk to discuss her proposal and future plans for the city.Here's a full breakdown of the episode.00:41 -- Safeguarding the rights of Philadelphians2:04 -- Backup plans if federal money doesn't come through4:02 -- Philly's DEI office5:58 -- Changes to taxes in budget proposal7:46 -- Future plans with Sixers9:18 -- Recruiting federal workers from Biden administration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk, former ambassador to Canada David Cohen spoke about President Trump's 25% tariff on Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two Pennsylvania legislators are now stepping into leadership positions with their political parties. Democratic State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta from Philadelphia was elected as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee while Republican State Senator Greg Rothman was elected chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, both political leaders speak with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the current state and direction of their parties. Here's a full breakdown of the episode: Interview with Greg RothmanNote: This interview was conducted before President Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and before Trump directed a pause on military aid for Ukraine.00:50 – The current Republican brand1:55 – Meeting the demands of GOP voters3:53 – Message for local Ukrainians5:40 – President Trump’s statements on Ukraine6:10 – Laid off federal workers in Pennsylvania9:15 – Agenda of the Pennsylvania Republican Party10:40 – Potential GOP candidates to face Gov. Shapiro 14:15 – Trump and PennsylvaniaInterview with Malcolm Kenyatta15:17 – Kenyatta’s role as DNC Vice Chair16:27 – The current Democratic brand17:40 – The perception voters have of Democrats19:46 – Democratic discourse on Trump23:38 – The future of DEI policies27:23 – Reaching out to non-voters31:25 – Whether or not Kenyatta plans on running for a statewide office again Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many people from the Philadelphia region rely on SEPTA to get to work or school every day. But the transit agency is in a financial crisis and has warned that a “death spiral” could be coming. What happens next for SEPTA depends on politics in Harrisburg. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with SEPTA’s interim general manager Scott Sauer about how they’re preparing potential fare increases and service cuts. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:00:55 – SEPTA’s handling of the Eagles Super Bowl parade2:47 – Preparing for fare increases, service cuts5:30 – Plan for service cuts6:11 – Potential impact of Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal7:21 – Reactions from lawmakers8:29 – Different approach from last year9:21 – From “hopeful” to cautiously optimistic9:59 – Progress of SEPTA’s special prosecutor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently delivered his state budget address. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, he spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about a variety of topics, including the deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia, President Trump’s immigration enforcement, and his approach to achieving his budget goals for the keystone state. He even gave his Super Bowl prediction. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 00:49 – Deadly medical jet crash in Northeast Philly 4:27 – Working with new Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy 5:32 – Pennsylvania budget goals 7:46 – Transportation funding and SEPTA 10:40 – Federal funding for Pennsylvania 14:50 – Immigration enforcement under Trump 16:12 – Trump’s statement on Gaza 17:13 – Sixers arena decision 19:33 – Possibility of a dome stadium at the Linc 20:41 – Super Bowl prediction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 00:31 – Potential ICE operations and Philly schools 5:15 – Overall goals for Philly schools 9:55 – Improving attendance at Philly schools 10:55 – Assessment of extended day/year schooling 14:33 – Impact of gun violence on Philly students16:45 – School safety, support for students 17:49 – Bringing cooling systems to all Philly school buildings 20:10 – DEI programs and Philly School District Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: *Note: this interview was conducted before the inauguration of Donald Trump*00:30 – Why Mayor Parker made the trip to DC in person 1:46 – Parker’s recruitment plan 2:19 – Recruiting Biden officials after Trump won Pennsylvania 3:16 – New ideas for Philly 4:34 – How Philly is preparing for the Trump administration 6:05 – Meeting with Trump and his team 7:35 – Philadelphia and Trump’s immigration plan 9:28 – Is Philadelphia still a sanctuary city? 11:07 – Recruiting the Biden library for Philly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.00:26 – What Pennsylvanians will notice about AG Dave Sunday1:23 – Opioid epidemic in Kensington3:31 – Relationship with Philly DA Larry Krasner6:33 – SEPTA’s special prosecutor9:13 – The Trump administration and immigration12:58 – Listening to everyone13:34 – Recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania16:57 – Abortion laws in Pennsylvania18:10 – Mental health in Pennsylvania Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Interview with U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pennsylvania) Rep. Mackenzie represents Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district which includes Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties and parts of Monroe County. 00:43 – Initial uncertainty over speaker of the House 1:19 – How things will go with a slim GOP majority 2:15 – Balancing working with GOP, Trump and representing a “purple” district 3:39 – What Congress could do to help prevent another tragedy like the New Orleans attack Interview with U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware) Rep. McBride made history as the first openly transgender member of Congress. 5:45 – First day on the job 6:33 – Lowering costs for families 7:52 – Making history as the first openly transgender member of Congress 8:44 – Handling legislation related to the transgender community 10:14 – Improvements in having difficult conversations11:05 – Legislation she plans to introduce Interview with Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) Sen. Rochester is the first woman and first African American to represent Delaware in both chambers of Congress. 11:45 – How it feels to be a U.S. senator 12:38 – Legacy of the Biden-Harris administration 14:50 – Opportunities amid Trump administration, GOP-controlled Congress 16:23 – The meaning and family history of her scarf Interview with Sen. Andy Kim (D-New Jersey) Sen. Kim is the first Asian American senator from New Jersey. 17:58 – Excitement over serving New Jersey 18:24 – How it feels being a senator rather than a congressman 19:17 – The environment of the Senate 20:22 – Working with the Trump administration 21:37 – H-1B visas 22:58 – Deadly New Orleans attack and preventing future tragedies 25:00 – Reflecting on the Jan. 6 attack Interview with U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway (D-New Jersey) Rep. Conaway represents New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district which includes parts of Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth counties. 26:58 – Representing New Jersey 27:25 – Working as a Democrat in a GOP-controlled Congress29:42 –Rep. Conaway’s background in the medical field30:15 – Thoughts on President-elect Trump’s health care team31:42 – Working with the Trump administration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 00:17 – What Untermeyer has been doing since becoming special prosecutor 1:11 – Strategy for SEPTA safety 4:24 – Why Untermeyer hasn’t taken any cases so far 5:35 – Where Untermeyer’s office will be based 5:58 – How long it will take before Untermeyer handles more serious crimes 6:50 – Why Untermeyer hasn’t met with DA Larry Krasner 8:38 – How Krasner’s office has handled crime on SEPTA 9:07 – Whether or not a special prosecutor is necessary for SEPTA 10:02 – Untermeyer’s jurisdiction 11:30 – Hiring qualifications for Untermeyer’s office 12:16 – Untermeyer’s staffing goal 13:04 – When Untermeyer will be ready to take a case 13:35 – Legislators and Act 40 14:08 – Would Untermeyer run for District Attorney? 15:38 – Assaults on SEPTA employees 16:09 – Handling non-assault cases 17:31 – Untermeyer’s current office Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 1:00 – Making the transition from congressman to senator 1:48 – Challenges after Democrats lost control of the Senate2:38 – Finding common ground between Democrats and Republicans 3:43 – President-elect Trump’s nominees 4:51 – Thoughts on Senator Rubio 5:45 – Martial law declaration in South Korea 7:14 – Relationship between the U.S. and South Korea 8:35 – Preparing for the Senate 9:17 – What went wrong for Democrats in the presidential election 11:03 – President Biden’s pardoning of his son Hunter Biden Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.Interview with Senator-elect Joe Picozzi:37 – Why Picozzi won Northeast Philly1:30 – Picozzi’s pitch to voters2:10 – Picozzi’s plans for Harrisburg2:44 – Picozzi on Mayor Parker, Commissioner Bethel3:50 – Final push in his race 4:27 – Relationship with local Republican party5:32 – Trump’s success in Northeast Philly6:32 – Republicans and younger voters 9:17 – Picozzi on SEPTA’s financial issues11:13 – Funding education in Pennsylvania12:30 – Republican control in Washington 13:56 – Trump picking Matt Gaetz for Attorney GeneralInterview with Rep. Brendan Boyle15:34 – What Boyle heard in Northeast Philly17:28 – Split ticket voters18:13 – Why Boyle was more successful with Northeast Philly voters than Kamala Harris19:30 – Changing political climate in Northeast Philly20:30 – What Democrats need to focus more on in Northeast Philly22:37 – Getting back working-class residents who voted for Trump23:13 – What went wrong for Democrats in Pennsylvania24:34 – What Boyle is prepared for in his next term Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hours after Donald Trump’s victory winning Pennsylvania and the White House, Philadelphia Democratic Chair and former congressman Bob Brady slammed Kamala Harris’ campaign, claiming their lack of communication with him and his organization contributed to her loss. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Brady spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk who also has a response to Brady’s criticism from the Kamala Harris campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The congressional race in the Lehigh Valley could help decide who controls the House of Representatives in Washington. Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Susan Wild is facing Republican challenger Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. NBC 10 reached out to both campaigns to interview the candidates - only Wild agreed to speak with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, they spoke about a wide range of issues, including inflation, the cost of childcare, immigration, abortion and more. Here’s a full breakdown of their interview: :30 – Inflation and unsatisfied voters 3:39 – Inflation and the federal government 5:05 – The cost of childcare 7:17 – ‘No taxes on tips’ proposals from presidential candidates 8:34 – Trump’s proposal for no taxes on social security, overtime 10:26 – Differences between Biden and Harris 12:19 – Foreign policy and aid for Ukraine 15:23 – Immigration and border security 21:42 – Abortion rights 23:56 – The 7th District race and Pennsylvania Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:01 - On corruption in New Jersey politics2:30 - Kim's effort to change "county line" ballots3:53 - How to tackle inflation and high prices6:37 - On critiques from Bashaw on government spending8:42 - Kim's stance on tax policy10:33 - How would a Senator Kim deal with a President Donald Trump?11:56 - Potential changes to the structure of the Supreme Court13:37 - On abortion law16:04 - On immigration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

:32 - Why should voters take a chance on Bashaw?1:22 - On the economy2:31 - How Bashaw would vote on tax policy and government spending4:44 - Where Bashaw thinks the government can make cuts5:59 - On Trump's tariff plan7:22 - Bashaw's stance on abortion10:30 - What is Bashaw's relationship with Trump?11:58 - On the integrity of the 2020 election13:30 - On immigration17:52 - On corruption in New Jersey politics19:06 - How Bashaw, a gay man, felt about an LGBTQ-equality group endorsing his opponent Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pennsylvania’s Senate race is one of the most-watched in the country. Senator Bob Casey, a Democrat, is facing Republican Dave McCormick. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk invited both candidates to speak with her. Sen. Casey is the first to accept. He spoke with Lauren following a West Philadelphia campaign event and covered a wide range of topics, including the economy, Medicare, abortion, immigration, and aid for Israel and the situation in Gaza. Editor’s Note: The interview took place before the death of Hamas leader Yahwa Sinwar was confirmed. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :43 – The economy, high prices and ‘greedflation’ 2:43 – Social security and Medicare 5:05 – Abortion and women’s health care 6:49 – Immigration and the border 9:33 – Israel-Hamas war Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We traveled across Pennsylvania talking to voters and local leaders about the presidential electionNBC10’s Lauren Mayk spent a week in October traveling across Pennsylvania, a key swing state that is expected to play a pivotal role in the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren shares highlights from her tour in which she spoke with voters, volunteers, officials and political leaders about Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump and key issues of the election. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :33 – Speaking with voters in the Pittsburgh area 2:10 – Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker talks the importance of Beaver County, Pa.3:50 – House Speaker Joanna McClinton on the political differences across Pennsylvania 4:27 – Fracking and the energy industry 6:28 – Speaking with voters and volunteers in Erie County, Pennsylvania 11:13 – Penn State University students on the presidential election 14:13 – Gov. Josh Shapiro on Kamala Harris and the election 18:42 – Eric Trump talks about his father Donald Trump and Pennsylvania 23:12 – Scranton Mayor and voters speak on the election 24:49 – Hazleton Latino voters and the presidential election in Luzerne County28:15 – Lancaster County voters and the presidential election 29:47 – Berks County leader, voter speak on the election Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz were both in Pennsylvania for campaign rallies over the weekend. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Vance at his rally in Leesport about Donald Trump’s controversial statements on Haitian immigrants, how a Trump presidency would handle healthcare and IVF treatments and a recent report alleging that Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, referred to himself as a “Black Nazi” in an online post.Lauren also spoke with Trump supporters at the Leesport rally as well as Kamala Harris supporters at Walz’s rally in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, including a Kenyan native and US citizen who spoke out against Trump’s comments on immigrants.Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:JD Vance interview :44 – The Mark Robinson allegations2:03 – How healthcare and IVF would work under a Trump presidency4:28 – What Vance would say to immigrants who are upset about Trump’s rhetoricInterview with voters at Tim Walz rally 6:29 –US citizen from Kenya on Trump’s comments on immigrants6:53 – Harris supporter on why she’s ‘desperate’ to keep Trump out of the White House7:45 – Harris supporter explains why Tim Walz appeals to her and how she feels about the presidential raceInterview with voters at JD Vance rally 10:30 – Pa. voters explain why they support Donald Trump and JD Vance12:00 – Trump supporters discuss the issues that matter to them the most14:44 – Trump supporter discusses racial division and how to solve it Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to face off at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for the presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen about the preparations being made. She also speaks with Pennsylvania voters about what they want to hear from both Trump and Harris during the debate and the rest of the presidential race. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:Jeffrey Rosen, National Constitution Center President and CEO :33 – The significance of having the presidential debate in Philadelphia1:08 – How the National Constitution Center is preparing for the debate1:49 – The stakes of Tuesday’s presidential debate2:27 – How the rules impact the dynamics of the presidential debate3:18 – The importance of watching the entire presidential debate 4:07 – Appearance vs. substance in presidential debates5:34 – The impact of the 2008 debate between Obama and Clinton at the National Constitution Center6:31 – Things to watch for during Tuesday’s debateMajesty Moreland, voter 7:50 – How she feels about the presidential race8:09 – What she’s looking for in Tuesday’s debate9:00 – How she feels about Kamala Harris and her policies10:35 – Whether or not she will vote in November11:20 – Issues she hopes Harris, Trump address in the debateNeil Stolar, voter 11:53 – Keeping an open mind as the presidential race continues12:40 – Whether or not the debate will influence who he votes forIrma Fralic, voter14:10 – What she wants to hear during the debate14:35 – Whether or not she has an idea of what both candidates would do with foreign policyPam Barnes, voter15:17 – What she hopes to hear from Harris, Trump during the debate16:33 – Who she will vote for and why Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk was on the floor with delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In this episode, hear her conversations with lawmakers (Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Senator Chris Coons) - and an unexpected appearance by Delaware Governor John Carney - on the night Hillary Clinton and President Biden took the stage at the DNC. She also spoke with former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County about his friendship with Gov. Tim Walz and his family. 1:06 – Philadelphia Council member Katherine Gilmore Richardson reflects on Hillary Clinton’s run in 20161:34 – Richardson on chants of “Lock Him Up” during Hillary Clinton’s speech2:44 – Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean how she’s feeling being at the DNC for the first time4:47 – Rep. Dean on President Joe Biden stepping aside and not running again5:55 – Delaware Gov. John Carney joins the conversation to reflect on President Biden’s life in politics8:30 – Delaware Senator Chris Coons on the historic nature of the DNC9:21 – Sen. Coons shares the advice Pres. Biden shared with him10:07 – Coons talks about Biden’s decision to step aside for Vice President Kamala Harris to run for the White House11:05 – Coons discusses Biden’s potential impact on VP Harris’ campaign and possible administration13:20 – Coons on protests regarding the Israel-Hamas War and the election14:55 – Former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County shares insight into knowing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz17:02 – Murphy shares his thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s criticism of Walz’s military service18:33 – Murphy how Bucks County voters will view Walz’s record as governor in Minnesota Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker’s spirited statements during the ceremonial roll call has made him one of the breakout stars of the Democratic National Convention. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Mayor Walker about his late sister and how she inspired him. She also spoke with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about Harris and the importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:Interview with Pete Buttigieg:38 – The importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election1:18 – Kamala Harris’ stance on fracking2:05 – Whether or not a Harris administration would be similar to Biden’s administration3:02 – What the VP nomination process was like4:05 – Attacks on Tim Walz’s military service4:21 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.5:16 – Whether or not Buttigieg would serve in a Harris administration5:31 – Whether or not Buttigieg would run for president againInterview with Mayor Dwan B. Walker6:15 – Mayor Walker introduces himself and Aliquippa6:30 – What the roll call was like at the DNC7:03 – How Walker’s late sister inspired him9:43 – What it’s like to nominate a Black woman as president11:08 – What made Walker attend the DNC11:34 – What Walker represents12:33 – Speaking with voters about the economy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Parker about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Harris’ choice of Tim Walz as a runningmate over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Parker’s plans to turn out voters in Philadelphia this fall. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode. :37 – Parker’s goals at the DNC 1:45 – Parker on whether Harris can win Pa. without Shapiro as her running mate 3:12 – Whether or not promoting Shapiro for VP ended up backfiring 4:46 – How Parker’s connections with Philly voters will impact the presidential election 6:50 – Whether or not Parker is nervous about what Harris could face as a woman of color running for office8:21 – Trump’s comments on Harris’ race 9:23 – Whether she would consider no taxes on tips in Philly 12:06 – Whether she’d consider serving in a Harris administration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There has been some political drama in Montgomery County connected to the presidential race. A local Republican Committee official says he will not vote for the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, and has encouraged others to join him. Matthew McCaffery said that led to a formal complaint against him and talk of a disciplinary hearing if he didn't resign. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10's Lauren Mayk sat down with both McCaffery and the chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee to ask about what happens now as well as talk of ticket-splitting and winning over voters. Here's a full breakdown of the episode: 0:44 – Matthew McCaffery discusses being a lifelong Republican and why he’s not supporting candidate Donald Trump2:15 – McCaffery explains his previous votes3:12 – McCaffery talks about why choosing Joe Biden or Kamala Harris is a better choice in his eyes4:40 – Why he voted for Nikki Halley in PA’s primary5:20 – Reflecting on Nikki Haley supporting Donald Trump6:42 – Going against his own party8:20 – McCaffery discusses where any disciplinary actions stand against him9:37 – McCaffery explains why he thinks he should still hold his seat despite breaking the bylaws10:22 – The fight for the Republicans who are pushing back against Donald Trump and his supporters11:43 – McCaffery discusses other candidates and who he supports in the upcoming election12:43 – McCaffery looks ahead at what his future looks like in the Republican party and as a voter14:14 – Christian Nascimento explains Montgomery County Republican Committee bylaws16:11 – Nascimento on the difference between being a voter, being part of party leadership16:30 – November election17:44 – Nascimento on fighting for every vote19:40 – Impact of change at the top of the Democratic ticket20:32 – Potential impact on down-ballot races21:32 – The excitement of voters on the ground in Montgomery County22:52 – If having a woman on the top of the Democratic ticket changes Republican’s strategy22:37 – How Montgomery County’s committee works with nearby counties24:17 – Nascimento shares his thoughts on the possibility of voters ticket-splitting24:55 – How rare is a situation like the one with McCaffery26:45 – If Matthew McCaffery would be kicked out in the event he doesn’t resign Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently visited Philadelphia to meet with city employees who’ve benefitted from the public service loan forgiveness program. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Cardona about a wide range of issues, including student loan forgiveness, campus protests, education funding and whether he’d serve in a Harris administration. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :51 – Student loans 2:36 – Timeline of student loan forgiveness plan 5:00 – The Hatch Act 6:00 – Access to financial aid 7:50 – Campus protests amid the Israel-Hamas War 10:00 – School funding in Pennsylvania12:15 – Possibility of serving in a Kamala Harris administration Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earlier this year, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with undecided Pennsylvania voters about the 2024 presidential race. Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race and former President Donald Trump has a running mate, Lauren reconnected with those voters to hear their thoughts about the changes as well as whether or not they’ve made a decision. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 1st interview: Michele Frankel of Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1:44 – Thoughts on the presidential race now that Biden is out 2:37 – State of the economy 2nd interview: Pam Barnes of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 4:23 – The current presidential race 4:50 – Thoughts on Kamala Harris 6:04 – RNC and JD Vance 6:54 – Hearing from Donald Trump’s granddaughter3rd interview: Ian Callaghan, Temple University student 8:02 – Whether or not he’ll support Kamala Harris 9:02 – Kamala Harris and Biden’s policies 10:30 – Whether or not the country would be ready for a female president 10:53 – Concern over Harris’ chances of winning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Editor's Note: This interview took place before Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race. Senator Kim Ward is the President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate and the highest-ranking Republican in the Pennsylvania legislature. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Sen. Ward outside the Republican National Convention about a variety of topics, including the current political environment and what’s ahead for Pennsylvania. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:1:00 – How Pennsylvania is being viewed1:50 – Trump’s chances in Pennsylvania2:50 – The impact of inflation on Pa. voters3:45 – Immigration and the border5:00 – Mass deportation5:52 – Strong rhetoric during the presidential race8:35 – Changing the political environment10:40 – Potential reactions if Trump loses11:18 – The GOP’s plans for Pennsylvania12:04 – The likelihood of knowing the election results early in Pa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ohio Senator JD Vance was announced as Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential race. The convention also included a speech by Dave McCormick, the Republican candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania who is looking to unseat Democratic Senator Bob Casey. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with McCormick and other RNC attendees about Vance, how Pennsylvania voters could react to him and other issues. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode. Interview with Dave McCormick :46 – What it was like to speak at the RNC 1:20 – Reacting to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump 2:12 – Political rhetoric in the aftermath of the shooting 2:50 – GOP VP nominee JD Vance’s impact on Pennsylvania Interview with Jeff Bartos 3:41 – How voters in the Philly suburbs will react to Vance 4:30 – How Pa. voters will react to Vance’s stance on abortion 5:21 – Vance’s stance on Israel Interview with Andy Reilly 6:11 – The importance of Pennsylvania Interview with Lawrence Tabas 6:35 – 2024 RNC and presidential race8:04 – The GOP’s messaging in Pennsylvania 8:46 – Mail-in ballots 10:10 – Thoughts on JD Vance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Republican National Convention took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, only days after former President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania that also left two people – including the gunman – dead and two others injured. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, delegates at the RNC share their reactions to the shooting as well as their thoughts on Trump and the current state of the GOP. Here's a full breakdown of the episode: 1st interview: James Hutchison of Lackawanna County, Pa. :41 -- Reaction to the assassination attempt 1:10 -- Concerns over Trump’s safety going forward 2:15 – Changes to the Republican party platform 3:50 – Reaction to Project 2025 2nd interview: Leslie Morgan of Delaware County, Pa.5:00 – Staying focused on the RNC platform after assassination attempt on Trump6:02 – Abortion and the current GOP platform 3rd interview: Michael Giannetta and Michael Giannetta Jr. of Lackawanna County, Pa.8:04 – Why Michael Jr. wanted to attend the RNC 8:24 – Reaction to assassination attempt on Trump 10:04 – Impact of assassination attempt on political rhetoric 4th interview: Patrick and Eve Cubbage of Northampton County, Pa. 11:08 – Overall feeling after assassination attempt on Trump Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Republicans will formally nominate Donald Trump for president for a third straight time at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with a panel of political insiders about what people can expect from the 2024 RNC. That panel includes Jim Worthington, the Chair of the Pennsylvania Delegation to the RNC, Guy Ciarrocchi of the Commonwealth Foundation, and Mustafa Rashed of Bellevue Strategies. Then Lauren speaks with University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Michael Wagner who compares the two swing states Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: Jim Worthington, Guy Ciarrocchi, Mustafa Rashed preview the Republican National convention :48 – How the 2024 RNC will be different from past conventions 2:00 – Whether or not everyone at the 2024 RNC will be “all in” on Trump 2:45 – Unity among Republicans 4:15 – Democrats during the RNC5:28 – Appealing to independent voters 7:00 – The current GOP platform 8:45 – What Democrats are watching for at the RNC 10:51 – Potential impact of Trump’s criminal sentencing 13:00 – GOP strategies after the RNC Professor Michael Wagner compares Wisconsin to Pennsylvania as swing states 15:00 – Why Wisconsin is a swing state 15:40 – The current political state of Wisconsin 17:20 – The political geography of Wisconsin 18:22 – The politics of the Wisconsin suburbs 19:20 – Key counties in Wisconsin 20:09 – The impact of demographic changes in Wisconsin 21:04 – What people don’t realize about Wisconsin that could make a difference in the election22:07 – How Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are similar as swing states Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the hours after the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk caught up with a Philly resident, a Montgomery County resident and a South Jersey resident to get their reactions. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, the three voters shared their thoughts on the debate and whether or not they’re closer to making a decision. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 1st voter: Majesty Moreland of North Philadelphia :45 – Thoughts on the presidential debate 1:10 – Lack of confidence after debate 2:02 – Thoughts on Biden and Trump 2:36 – Whether or not Biden’s age impacts her vote 3:30 – Whether or not she will vote for Trump 4:00 – Where the debate leaves her as a voter 4:47 – Why she voted for Biden in 2020 5:30 – Whether or not Democrats should change their candidate 6:13 – Thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris 2nd voter: Irma Fralic of Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 6:58 – Thoughts on the presidential debate 8:11 – Unanswered questions during the debate 11:20 – Whether or not she wants Biden and Trump to debate again 11:55 – Changing the party system 13:52 – Deciding who to vote for 3rd voter: Bill Schmidt of East Greenwich, New Jersey 15:36 – Thoughts on the presidential debate 16:52 – Thoughts on Trump’s answers during the debate 18:37 – Thoughts on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 20:45 – Who he would vote for today 21:13 – What he’s hoping comes out of the debate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel about the challenges the city faces, the future of Kensington and the status of an investigation into overspending by the Office of Homeless Services during the city’s previous administration. Thiel also spoke with Lauren about whether or not he would ever consider running for office.Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:1:05 – The transition from fire commissioner to managing director2:04 – The differences between Mayor Kenney and Mayor Parker3:13 – Thiel’s thoughts on his successor, Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson3:53 – The next steps for Kensington7:00 – The status of the people who were in Kensington’s homeless encampment8:32 – How housing works for the previously unhoused10:28 – Current timeline of the Riverview Wellness Village12:30 – City’s involvement with treatment centers13:41 – Status of homeless shelter in Fairmount after city council votes to block renewal of lease16:14 – Pushback from city residents on homeless shelters18:11 – The city budget proposal process19:57 – The investigation of overspending in the Office of Homeless Services24:00 – Fixing staffing issues at city prisons26:44 – Expectations for full-time return to office for city employees29:30 – Thiel on whether or not he would ever run for office Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Registered Democrats and Republicans are only separated by about 1,000 voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with Bucks County Republican Committee Chair Pat Poprik about what she’s doing to secure votes for Donald Trump. She also spoke with a Bucks County resident who remains undecided on who she plans to vote for in the 2024 election.Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :22 – Undecided Bucks County voter’s concerns over Biden, Trump1:19 – Why Pat Poprik feels encouraged about the upcoming election 4:55 – Bucks County in the spotlight 6:12 – How Republicans are engaging with undecided voters7:30 – Pat Poprik speaks on Biden 9:20 – Voter decisions and Nikki Haley voting trends 12:38 – Pat Poprik on abortion issue15:05 – Upcoming plans and mail-in ballots Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During the 2020 election, about 17,000 votes separated Joe Biden and Donald Trump in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with Biden winning by about four and a half points. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with State Senator Steve Santarsiero -- who serves as the Bucks County Democratic Committee Chair -- about the work his party is doing in Bucks County to secure votes for Biden. Lauren also spoke with a Bucks County resident who remains undecided on who she plans to vote for in the 2024 election. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :35 – Undecided Bucks County voter’s concerns over Biden, Trump1:32 – Sen. Santarsiero on why he believes Biden will win Bucks County 3:03 – Biden’s chances of gaining Nikki Haley supporters 6:00 – Undecided Democratic voters9:33 – Voter registration numbers and party performance 11:20 – Local engagement with voters15:00 – The current situation in Harrisburg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Joe Biden recently visited Girard College, a Philadelphia boarding school, as his campaign launched an initiative to reach out to Black voters. About three weeks before that, former President Donald Trump held a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey. For the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke to voters at both events about various issues, including the economy, the Israel-Hamas War, abortion and more. Here's a full breakdown of the episode: 1:05 – Voter discusses why she supports Joe Biden 1:50 – Challenges that President Biden faces 2:35 – Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas War 3:47 – Voter discusses what she wants to see more of from Biden 5:16 – Philly pastor shares his thoughts on President Biden 6:04 – Pastor speaks on his congregation’s political views 7:19 – Reaching Black voters in the Philly area 9:29 – Voters discuss whether or not Trump can win NJ 10:42 – Trump supporters talk the issues that are most important to them 11:39 – Trump supporters discuss abortion 13:33 – Trump supporters discuss their political involvement 14:51 – Trump supporters on the GOP and abortion rights Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Philadelphia councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez spent years representing the city’s 7th district, which included the Kensington neighborhood. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk, she spoke on the current and future state of Kensington, politics and the importance of listening to Latino voters during a high-profile election year.Here's a full breakdown of the episode: :55 -- Post-city council life for Maria Quiñones-Sánchez1:47 -- The city's current effort to improve Kensington3:46 -- Optimism for Kensington5:29 -- How would triage and wellness centers in Kensington work?7:57 -- Addressing problems in Kensington and Philly12:55 -- Philly's work to help the Latino community16:15 -- The Democratic party's relationship with the Latino community21:30 -- President Biden and Latino voters22:30 -- Latino voters' stances on abortion24:23 -- Appealing to voters who are going through economic hardships27:30 -- Philly's rule on leaving city council to run for mayor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During a weeklong stretch in mid-April, former President Donald Trump came to the Lehigh Valley two days before his criminal trial began while President Joe Biden made three stops in Pennsylvania, including in Philadelphia.In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Pennsylvania voters as the candidates came to town. They spoke about abortion, the economy, immigration, Trump’s criminal trial, the Israel-Hamas War and who they plan to vote for. Lauren also spoke with Villanova University political science professor David Barrett about the presidential race and visits in the swing state. Here's a full breakdown of the episode:1:21 – Pennsylvania voters on what motivates them2:02 – Pa. voters speak on abortion4:12 – Pa. voters speak on economy, immigration, inflation and corruption5:25 – Pa. voters speak on his criminal trial6:29 – Philly voters speak on President Biden8:37 – Getting focused on issues and policies this election year9:37 -- Philly voter on what it means for President Biden to come to their neighborhood12:30 -- Voter speaks on Trump and criminal charges13:20 -- Protester speaks on Biden, Trump and Israel-Hamas War16:24 -- David Barrett, Professor of political science at Villanova, joins Lauren16:32 -- The impact of in-person visits in a campaign and the value in swing states17:28 -- How the type of event matters in a campaign19:00 – Does not having a running mate place Trump at a disadvantage?19:54 -- The dynamics of campaigning post-pandemic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia-based attorneys William J. Brennan and Michael van der Veen represented Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. As the president’s current hush money trial continues, Brennan and van der Veen share their experience defending the former president in the latest episode of Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk.Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :30 – Did the Trump impeachment trial feel different from other cases?2:36 – Preparing for the impeachment trial6:00 – Reacting to the jury6:30 – How they almost lost Mitch McConnell7:45 – The politics of the impeachment trial8:32 – Why Brennan and van der Veen felt like Rocky9:13 – Did they think they would lose Pat Toomey?11:27 – Realizing the world was watching the trial14:05 – How the Senate works 16:02 – The impact of today’s politics and media on how lawmakers work together Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia-based attorneys William J. Brennan and Michael van der Veen once represented former President Donald Trump’s payroll corporation in a tax fraud trial as well as Trump himself in his second impeachment trial. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk, both attorneys share their insights on Trump’s current hush money trial and how it compares to the tax fraud trial, which featured the same judge.Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 1:26 – Brennan and van der Veen speak about being in the same courtroom with the same judge while representing Trump’s company3:31 – Brennan and van der Veen describe the nature of their case representing the Trump Payroll Corporation4:27 – The process of picking a jury 6:20 – The types of questions asked during their jury selection 7:56 – The biggest challenges in choosing a jury 11:39 – The importance of the venue 12:27 – Trump’s history in New York and how it impacts jury selection 13:27 – What Brennan and van der Veen learned from representing Trump 15:34 – Thoughts on Trump in and out of court 19:35 – How much involvement will Trump likely have in his defense? 22:37 – Will Trump testify? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you’re a registered Democrat or Republican in Pennsylvania, you’ll get to vote in April’s primary elections. If you’re an independent not affiliated with the party however, you won’t get a say until November. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with David Thornburgh – the former head of the Committee of 70 and current chair of Ballot PA – about the push to allow independents to vote in Pennsylvania’s primaries. Here is a full breakdown of the episode: 0:09 – Who gets to vote in the Pennsylvania primary election?0:25 – Pennsylvania’s registered voters by the numbers0:47 – Lauren introduces David Thornburgh, Chair of Ballot PA1:18 – David shares the why behind Ballot PA1:37 – Who the independent voters are in Pennsylvania2:49 – What makes the current push to allow independents in the Pa. primaries different from previous efforts? 4:59 – What kind of change would this idea bring?5:09 – David speaks on the cost of primary elections and who gets to participate in them5:31 – Political extremism and incentives to govern8:04 – Party switching and temporary party registrations10:00 – The growth of independent voters and the state of young voters12:19 – Different states, different kinds of primary elections13:53 – Lauren asks about the possibility of this proposal being tucked into another bill 16:08 – How the support of governors, past and present, and bipartisan support came to be17:50 – What’s next and what’s ahead for Ballot PA19:07 – The 2024 election and whether it helps or hurts the cause Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBC10’s Lauren Mayk visited Washington, DC, for President Biden’s State of the Union address. For the latest episode of her Battleground Politics podcast, Lauren asked local members of Congress one simple question: what can they actually get done this year? Lauren spoke with Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pennsylvania), Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-New Jersey), Senator Tom Carper (D-Delaware), Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) and Michael Hagen, an associate professor of political science at Temple University. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: Interview with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon 1:52 - The role of bipartisanship in getting things done 2:25 – The accomplishments of the legislative body 2:29 – Keeping the government open, kicking out George Santos Interview with Congressman Jeff Van Drew 3:01 – What can get done this year? 3:38 – The border, HR2 and the legislative session Interview with Senator Tom Carper 5:04 – Senator Bill Cassidy, Program of All-Inclusive Care6:07 – Carper on Trump’s influence Interview with Senator Chris Coons 6:41 – What can get done this year? Interview with Michael Hagen 8:05 – Election anxiety and congressional campaigns 9:28 – Control of both chambers of Congress up for grabs and Trump’s influence 12:31 – Impact of the State of the Union 14:57 – The State of the Union and the presidential campaign 15:18 – “Blaming the other side for inaction is a tried-and-true strategy.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke with Lauren Mayk about his ongoing fight against Act 40, a new law that would give a special prosecutor jurisdiction over any crime committed on SEPTA’s property. Krasner also spoke about his disagreement with Governor Josh Shapiro over Act 40, the recent violence on and near SEPTA properties, working with the city's new mayor and new police commissioner and whether or not he plans to run for a third term.Here is a full breakdown of the episode: 1:43 – Preparing for the possibility of a special prosecutor2:36 – Krasner on Shapiro’s stance on Act 404:37 – Support for Krasner’s fight against Act 405:41 – Protecting the upcoming election in Philly 7:37 – Reaction to SEPTA’s stance on Act 40 9:30 – Krasner on Act 40’s sponsor 10:39 – How a special prosecutor would handle SEPTA violence 13:50 – How to stop SEPTA violence 15:35 – SEPTA cracking down on all crime16:35 – Crime in Philly 18:11 – Krasner’s relationship with Mayor Parker, Commissioner Bethel 19:08 – Crime and drug use in Kensington 20:19 – Krasner’s role in Philly drug arrests 21:43 – Will Krasner run for re-election?25:19 - Shapiro administration’s response to Krasner25:52 – Senator Langerholc’s response to Krasner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Dwight Evans invited Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker to Washington, DC, as his guest for President Biden's State of the Union Thursday night. Hours before the address, Mayor Parker and Rep. Evans spoke with NBC10's Lauren Mayk about the recent gun violence in Philly and the upcoming presidential election as well as the challenges that Philly, the country and the president face.Here is a full breakdown of the episode. :38 – Why did Dwight Evans invite Mayor Parker to the State of the Union? 1:18 – Working with DC to help Philly3:20 – A divided Washington5:17 – Philadelphia and the presidential race6:23 – Connecting with voters8:25 – What changes should Philadelphians expect in the aftermath of the recent violence?12:38 – Idea of using National Guard14:52 – Making SEPTA safer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk is speaking with residents and leaders in the Philadelphia area and surrounding suburbs about how voters are feeling about various issues, including the economy. While Philadelphia is heavily democratic, whether voters turn out or whether Republicans peel some votes away can have a big impact on the presidential race in Pennsylvania. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren speaks with Philly Democratic ward leader Sharon Vaughn, Mikal Ellis, the owner of a High Level Cutz barbershop, and Patrick Murray, the director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, about the current pulse of voters in our area. Sharon Vaughn interview :41 – Is Vaughn more worried that Philly voters will vote for Trump or that they’ll stay home? 1:18 – Are Biden and Harris speaking enough to Black voters? 1:48 – How local leaders in city hall can connect with voters 2:33 – What Vaughn is seeing in her ward as far as voting frequency 4:04 – Will Cherelle Parker impact who Philly residents vote for in the presidential electionMikal Ellis interview 5:33 – How do Philly residents feel about the economy? 6:25 – What are the signs of a good or bad economy? 7:40 – Are Biden’s visits to Philly making a difference? 8:40 – What would it take for Ellis to vote in 2024? 9:31 – Could Trump convince Ellis to vote for him? Patrick Murray interview 10:16 – Are there determining factors on whether people feel they’re benefitting from the economy? 13:25 -- How much does it take to change opinions of the economy? 14:56 – How much credit is Biden getting for the growing economy?17:48 – How much of a factor will people’s personal financial situation play into their vote? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.