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The Daily with Donna Kshir

The Daily with Donna Kshir

By Donna M. Kshir

The Daily with Donna Kshir documents Donna's journey to the 'Road to the Registry' with best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts in an effort to open the Central Registry, making it public like Megan's Law. Donna also shares her 'Two Cents' based on a column she wrote for The Record Online. There are many highs and lows, twists and turns but through it all, they are determined.
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Real Talk hosts exclusive interview with Jenn Schoonover

Real Talk hosts exclusive interview with Jenn Schoonover

Lee Cougardawn Roberts sits down with Jenn Schoonover to discuss her daughter featured in a new release titled Addison by Lee and Donna Kshir. Addison had a short but valiant battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. The book features raw, unedited poems, quotes, letters, and stories by friends, family, and coworkers at the Lycoming County SPCA.

Feb 11, 202430:31
Our last meeting before the holidays...

Our last meeting before the holidays...

Donna and Lee have their last meeting of the year. They thank you for your continued support. They wish you a safe, happy holiday season, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Dec 15, 202304:38
My Two Cents: Renovo Needs Change

My Two Cents: Renovo Needs Change

Donna shares her 'Two Cents' on the importance of voting in local government in the small, rural town of Renovo, Pennsylvania.

Dec 15, 202308:51
My Two Cents

My Two Cents

In addition to Donna M. Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts' journey to open the central registry, the duo will be adding a new 'My Two Cents' segment. The new segment is based on Donna's 'My Two Cents' column in The Clinton County Record.

Nov 11, 202306:06
Sorry, Not Sorry

Sorry, Not Sorry

It seems Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir managed to upset a few people in the last podcast. Sorry, not sorry!!

Sep 23, 202302:24
Dush meeting POSTPONED!!

Dush meeting POSTPONED!!

Donna Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts are devasted and heartbroken to hear their meeting with Senator Cris Dush has been postponed.


Sep 23, 202304:27
Just Breathe

Just Breathe

Following a tragic incident that occurred, Donna and Lee, are taking a few weeks off to catch their breath and breathe. The duo will return with new shows in the coming weeks.

Aug 06, 202306:09
Donna and Lee are off to Elysburg

Donna and Lee are off to Elysburg

Donna and Lee are off to Elysburg, PA.

Jul 26, 202304:06
Donna and Lee are off to Wellsboro

Donna and Lee are off to Wellsboro

Donna and Kee are off to Wellsboro, PA to meet with an organization that has questions about them opening the PA Child Abuse Registry.

Jul 26, 202303:22
Donna discusses the controversy she and Lee face

Donna discusses the controversy she and Lee face

Donna Kshir talks about the controversy she and Lee Cougardawn Roberts have faced in opening the Pennsylvania Central Registry (child abuse registry).

Jul 17, 202306:41
The journey continues

The journey continues

Donna and Lee continue to meet with groups, organizations and lawmakers to gain support to open the Pennsylvania child abuse registry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Canada.

Jun 11, 202305:29
When does it end? When?

When does it end? When?

Donna's call to Lexi discussing a mother overlooking abuse in the home.

May 21, 202304:37
Renovo Area Outreach

Renovo Area Outreach

A group of concerned citizens who calls themselves Renovo Area Outreach has come together to create a solution to the ongoing drug crisis in Renovo. Their focus is to keep drugs out of the hands of our children.

May 21, 202302:54
Next Stop Senator Cris Dush

Next Stop Senator Cris Dush

#Update: Donna shares her sit down with Republican State Representative Stephanie Borowicz to see if they could gain her support and sponsorship of legislation. This time around, Borowicz offered support and suggested the duo meet with Republican Senator Cris Dush. Borowicz offered to sit in on that meeting.

May 05, 202304:58
Protected by the Private Central Registry

Protected by the Private Central Registry

In today's episode, Donna talks about the central registry and how it continues to protect people who abuse and kill children. Wake up Pennsylvania!!


Season 2, Episode 1

Mar 03, 202304:20
 Do we simply forget about children once they are outside the womb

Do we simply forget about children once they are outside the womb

Today's episode stems from a recent post on social media by Stephanie Borowicz and Donna Kshir responds to how frustrating it is when the focus is put on protecting children in the womb and not outside.


Donna's Facebook Response: I read through some comments and it's heartbreaking what this country allows but it's even sadder this country fails to protect the same children outside the womb. Posts like this frustrate me because I have gone to Stephanie to help Lee Roberts and I open the Central Registry and she does not support our mission. Do you know how many lives it would save outside the womb by opening the central registry? Protecting children in the womb is vital but do we simply forget about them once they are outside the womb? All I hear people say is 'talk to Stephanie. She is all about protecting children' yet she fails to show her support for opening the central registry where we could protect kids and save ultimately save lives. I'm sitting here SMH how asinine that sounds. The people we freely elect into office don't care what we the people think, what we the people need or what it takes to protect our children. If it's not on their agenda they don't give two shits! It's so frustrating when people who can help - refuse to do the right thing - and won't help protect children outside the womb but preach about protecting them in the womb! SMH

Sep 15, 202205:30
It is our duty to protect the innocence of children

It is our duty to protect the innocence of children

It is our duty to protect the innocence of children so why won't you, Stephanie Borowicz, support opening the central registry?

Aug 28, 202205:35
We've only said it about 8,000 times

We've only said it about 8,000 times

Donna shares a new update on her chase to open the central registry. 'We've only said it about 8,000 times.' 

Aug 28, 202204:53
It's that simple

It's that simple

Many of you have asked how to contact your state representative and/or how to address your state representative in supporting opening the central registry. 

Aug 28, 202203:28
The word of the day is frustrated!!

The word of the day is frustrated!!

The word of the day is frustrated!!  In today's episode, Donna, Lee, and their team of dedicated volunteers were turned away after waiting several hours to speak with a lawmaker. 

Aug 13, 202206:23
RIP Paul

RIP Paul

Saying goodbye to our dear friend Paul D. Kormanec. 

Aug 13, 202202:02
You have a right to protect your child

You have a right to protect your child

Donna strongly believes you have a right to protect your child. Opening the central registry is going to be the best tool to protect your child from a convicted offender. 

Jul 22, 202207:47
It's all about the Children

It's all about the Children

Following a breakfast meeting, Lee Roberts gives an update on the Road to the Registry. She reminds everyone. to 'share, share, share' and 'it's all about the children.' 

Jul 21, 202200:57
Contact Stephanie

Contact Stephanie

You have been asking why Stephanie Borowicz does not support opening the central registry. We spoke to her and we encourage you to speak to her as well. Let her know you support making the central registry public and she should too. 

Jul 21, 202202:30
Contact your State Representative

Contact your State Representative

Donna gives an update on the Road to the Registry and she encourages you to contact your state representative. She also sends well wishes to Abigail Murphy on her new book, Kind People Kind Hearts and to the Keystone 11U Little League on their run for the state title. 

Jul 21, 202204:32
What are you hiding?

What are you hiding?

Convicted child abusers continue to hide behind the current private central registry in Pennsylvania. 

Convicted child abusers are embarrassed for you to know they abused a child so they do not want the registry to be open to the public like Megan's Law. They are not embarrassed by their actions but they are embarrassed for YOU to know exactly what kind of person they are!! 

Jun 23, 202206:20
You Asked and We Answered

You Asked and We Answered

We have a new Twitter account. We hope you will join us. Also, you asked and we answered. (Please excuse the background noises, we were driving or outside.)

May 25, 202208:36
Taking the Day Off

Taking the Day Off

We rocked the vote (May 17) and now we are taking the day off and trying to play catch up. We are updating the blog, video blog, radio, website and more. We hope you enjoy our newest update. (Please excuse the background noises, we were driving or outside.)

May 25, 202207:19
This is an Everyone Thing

This is an Everyone Thing

We have a lot of people thinking opening the central registry is a Democrat thing or a Republican thing when in fact it's an everyone thing. If you have a question, please reach out to us. We will do our best to answer your questions. (Please excuse the background noises, we were driving or outside.)

May 25, 202204:28
Attending The Doug Mastriano Rally

Attending The Doug Mastriano Rally

I had the opportunity to meet with Senator Doug Mastriano and his beautiful wife Rebbie at his rally in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Doug is running for the Governor of Pennsylvania. (Please excuse the background noises, we were driving or outside.)

May 25, 202203:29
WSQV 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM Morning News, May 9, 2022

WSQV 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM Morning News, May 9, 2022

We got some hometown love from WSQV (WVSQ) 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM / Communications. A special thanks to Mark the Shark for sharing this broadcast with us. You guys rock!! 

WSQV (WVSQ) 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM

WBPZ 96.9 FM & AM 1230

WQCK 105.9 - QWiK Rock

WBLF 106.3 FM & AM 970

May 10, 202200:34
Stephanie Borowicz: We Have an Update

Stephanie Borowicz: We Have an Update

Donna Kshir had a meeting with Pennsylvania State Representative Stephanie Borowicz. The meeting ended differently than Donna expected. Here's your update!! (Please excuse the background noises, we were driving or outside.) 

May 06, 202213:11
Well Wishes

Well Wishes

Lee Roberts sends well-wishes to best friend and sister advocate Donna Kshir on her meeting with State Representative of the 76th District Stephanie Borowicz. Roberts also shares news on her meetings with local supporters. The two grandmothers are fighting to make the Central Registry public in an effort to protect children. (Please excuse the background noises, we were driving) 

May 04, 202200:36
Video Blog

Video Blog

We wanted to do a video blog while we were on the road so you can see, hear and feel our true emotions. We want people to see and feel the raw struggles we face, as well as our accomplishments. We have updates! We have a meeting with Stephanie Borowicz on May 4, 2022. We have the support of Denise Maris, but we still have not had a response from Elijah Probst. (Please excuse the background noises, we were driving.) 

May 04, 202204:19
Back on the Road

Back on the Road

We are back on the road... (Please excuse any background noises when we are driving. As hard as we try there still tends to be some noise.)

May 03, 202211:21
We Have a Meeting with Stephanie Borowicz

We Have a Meeting with Stephanie Borowicz

We have an update! We have a meeting with Stephanie Borowicz, the Pennsylvania State Representative of the 76th District on May 4, 2022. (Please excuse the background noises, we were driving)   


May 03, 202202:51
Answering Your Questions

Answering Your Questions

Saturday, April 30, we were back on the road meeting with supporters. There have been many twists and turns, many assumptions with no facts so we (Lee Roberts and I, Donna Kshir) once again attempt to set the record straight by answering your questions. (Please excuse any background noises when we are driving. As hard as we try there still tends to be some noise.) 

May 02, 202212:43
I'm Offended You're Offended

I'm Offended You're Offended

Donna Kshir was honored to be a guest speaker in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. She wasn't so sure how it was going to go after she got an email that said,  'We don't want to offend anyone.' Donna received a lot of support, but she also offended several people. Usually, people who get angry or offended when you talk about child abuse have something to hide. Donna won't watch her P's and Q's or be silenced to make anyone feel comfortable. (Please excuse any background noises, we were driving.) 

* The Road to the Registry is intended to share news, updates and a look behind the scenes into Lee Roberts and my (Donna M. Kshir) journey to open the child abuse Central Registry. Uploaded by AU4H Radio Volunteers.

Apr 23, 202208:38
 'We don't want to offend anyone.'

'We don't want to offend anyone.'

Donna Kshir was on her way to a speaking engagement when she got an email that said,  'We don't want to offend anyone.' Here's what Donna had to say. 

The Daily with Donna shares Donna M. Kshir and Lee Roberts' journey to the 'Road to the Registry' in an effort to open the Central Registry, making it public like Megan's Law. There are many highs and lows, but through it all, they are determined. Uploaded by AU4H Radio Volunteers.

Apr 21, 202205:46
The Importance of Opening the Central Registry

The Importance of Opening the Central Registry

Lee Roberts and Donna Kshir want to open the Central Registry. Wouldn't you want to know if someone you are newly getting involved with or invite into your life, your home or your children's life had a violent past? If they abused, neglected or killed a child? Wouldn't you want to know? I would want to know and I believe we have that right to know to protect our children. The only way to do that is to open the Central Registry and make it public like Megan's Law. Give parents the knowledge to protect their children. 

Uploaded by AU4H Radio Volunteers.

Apr 19, 202212:51