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The Daily Focus

The Daily Focus

By WISR 680-am

Interviews and discussion with local newsmaker from Butler County, PA and beyond.
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The Daily FocusMar 17, 2022

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Keystone Wellness

Keystone Wellness

Amy Black-Stockham of Keystone Wellness talks about Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Mar 27, 202430:13
Jordan Grady

Jordan Grady

Butler County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jordan Grady talks about the recent federal grant awarded to Cleveland Cliffs and other events with the Chamber.

Mar 26, 202420:53
Pennsylvania Turnpike

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton provides an update on rate hikes on the Turnpike and other updates on the Turnpike.

Mar 25, 202416:42
 Melissa Maser

Melissa Maser

Melissa Maser of Independence Health System talks about brain health.

Mar 22, 202413:26
Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty

Former UNC head basketball coach Matt Doherty talks about his coaching experience, his book "Rebound," and qualities that make an effective leader.

Mar 21, 202418:08
Kris Mamula

Kris Mamula

Kris Mamula of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette details the recent string of operating losses amid the area's healthcare systems, including Independence Health System.

Mar 20, 202417:10
Tom Knights

Tom Knights

Butler Twp. Manager Tom Knights talks about the upcoming Hansen Ave/Whitestown Road project and the new Pullman recreational field.

Mar 19, 202423:19
Lee Kikel

Lee Kikel

Lee Kikel, author of the book Perseverance, tells the story of her father who survived the Holocaust and established roots in Pittsburgh.

Mar 18, 202418:53
St Patrick's Day Special

St Patrick's Day Special

WISR's resident Ireland expert Dave Malarkey joins the show to talk about his trips to Ireland, Irish culture, and more in this St. Patrick's Day special.

Mar 15, 202426:29
Sing Hosanna

Sing Hosanna

Ralph Christy Jr., Mia McGrady and Haley Hogan discuss the upcoming Sing Hosanna! production of The Sound of Music.

Mar 14, 202419:43
Solar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

Hillary Olson and Debra Ross discuss the upcoming Solar Eclipse, and pitch Rochester, NY as one of the best places to view the experience.

Mar 13, 202414:14
Butler High School Musical

Butler High School Musical

Members of the the Butler High School musical "Elf" join the show to talk about the upcoming performance.

Mar 12, 202421:55
Bear Safety

Bear Safety

PA Game Commission spokesperson Travis Lau talks about safety tips when encountering a bear.

Mar 11, 202417:25
Better Sleep

Better Sleep

Andrea Spaeth of the Rutgers Sleep Lab discusses the impact Daylight Saving Time will have on our sleeping pattern.

Mar 08, 202413:23
Global Identity Crisis

Global Identity Crisis

IBM's Michelle Alvarez talks about the increase in cyberattacks caused by exploiting online identities.

Mar 07, 202411:17
Robin's Home

Robin's Home

Mary Chitwood, along with Ev and Justin Searle, discuss the new Robin's Home Resource Center opening in downtown Butler.

Mar 06, 202417:24
Moniteau Musical

Moniteau Musical

Students at Moniteau High School discuss their upcoming performance of "Guys and Dolls"

Mar 05, 202421:02
Dr. Nathan Price and Scientific Wellness

Dr. Nathan Price and Scientific Wellness

Dr. Nathan Price, chief scientific officer at Thorne, talks about Scientific Wellness and its approach to healthcare.

Mar 04, 202412:23
Butler County Symphony

Butler County Symphony

Dave Malarkey talks with composer and educator Dr. Daniel Perttu, who discusses the upcoming performance of Mahler's "Titan".

Mar 01, 202412:14
Leap Day

Leap Day

Dr. Bob Craddock of the Smithsonian Institute discusses why we have a Leap Year.

Feb 29, 202411:11
Butler City Mayor Bob Dandoy

Butler City Mayor Bob Dandoy

Butler City Mayor Bob Dandoy talks about the recent grant awarded to improve sidewalks on Main Street, updates in the BASA sale, and upcoming events in the City.

Feb 28, 202422:09
Allegheny Conference CEO Stefani Pashman

Allegheny Conference CEO Stefani Pashman

CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development Stefani Pashman talks about the new three-year agenda to help plan for long-term success of the Pittsburgh area.

Feb 27, 202414:48
The History of Pizza and the Mob

The History of Pizza and the Mob

Writer Peter Candia details the history of the modern-day pizza and its connection to the mob.

Feb 26, 202414:52
Popular Scams

Popular Scams

Danielle Crissey of the Armco Credit Union discusses popular scams involving the internet and your family.

Feb 23, 202416:45
Washington's Trail

Washington's Trail

Members of the Washington Trail 1753 organization, Martin O'Brien and Rodney Gasch, talk about the upcoming Cherry Pie Hike and Washington's journey through Butler County.

Feb 22, 202429:26
Karns City Musical

Karns City Musical

Members of the Karns City Musical "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" talk about their upcoming performance.

Feb 21, 202424:17
EMS Crisis in Pennsylvania

EMS Crisis in Pennsylvania

Butler County Commissioner Kevin Boozel joins the show to discuss the EMS crisis in Pennsylvania.

Feb 20, 202424:59
Butler's Presidential History

Butler's Presidential History

Local historian Bill May tells stories about Butler's connection to former Presidents.

Feb 19, 202429:48
Can-Am Games

Can-Am Games

Sheriff Mike Slupe and Butler County Tourism President Jack Cohen discuss the upcoming Can-Am Fire Police Games in Butler County.

Feb 16, 202422:52
Don Shearer

Don Shearer

City Councilman Don Shearer talks about the proposed rental ordinance that will impact both renters and landlords in the City of Butler.

Feb 15, 202431:48
Cunningham Shanor

Cunningham Shanor

Matt Cypher of Cunningham Shanor talks about late winter heating tips and when to start thinking spring.

Feb 14, 202420:13
John Paul

John Paul

Butler Transit Authority Executive Director John Paul talks about the latest in public transportation in Butler.

Feb 13, 202420:56
CORE

CORE

Katelynn Metz of CORE talks about the record setting year for organ donations for the Western Pennsylvania region.

Feb 12, 202413:31
Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Researcher Ellen Gaus from the Allegheny Conference on Community Development discusses the organization's latest report on economic conditions in Southwestern PA.

Feb 09, 202416:55
Carved in Ice

Carved in Ice

Peggy Weckerly and Deena Martinez of the Butler AM Rotary discuss this weekend's Carved In Ice Festival.

Feb 08, 202415:47
Vo-Tech Building Construction

Vo-Tech Building Construction

Butler Vo-Tech building construction teacher Ron Sankey and students Payton Murray and Drew Amadden talk about their work on a project to restore an old barn into a home. The group also discusses their appearance on an upcoming episode of Barnwood Builders.

Feb 07, 202420:54
Pothole Season

Pothole Season

AAA's Tiffany Stanley talks about the best ways to avoid potholes and limit the amount of damage.

Feb 06, 202413:59
CDC Quit Smoking Campaign

CDC Quit Smoking Campaign

The CDC's Diane Beistle and former smoker Tammy talk about this year's Tips From Former Smoker campaign.

Feb 05, 202409:23
Carved in Ice

Carved in Ice

Peggy Weckerly and Deena Martinez of the Butler AM Rotary discuss next week's Carved In Ice Festival.

Feb 02, 202414:33
Lee Kikel

Lee Kikel

Lee Kikel, author of Perseverance, tells the story of her father surviving the Holocaust and his journey to America.

Feb 01, 202417:54
Butler County Symphony

Butler County Symphony

Guest Conductor Andres Cardenes discusses the upcoming Butler County Symphony Show "Romeo and Juliet" with guest host Dave Malarkey.

Jan 31, 202410:28
American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society

Toni Grupp and Doni Matrone of the American Cancer Society talk about the upcoming Daffodil Days fundraiser.

Jan 30, 202415:48
Cupid's Chase

Cupid's Chase

Tim Hawk of Community Options talks about Cupid's Chase 5K.

Jan 29, 202410:42
Data Privacy

Data Privacy

Joe Dittmar of IBM talks about the increasing role artificial intelligence is playing in the retail shopping experience and how customers can be more aware of it.

Jan 26, 202408:59
CORE

CORE

Katelynn Metz of CORE talks about the record setting year for organ donations for the Western Pennsylvania region.

Jan 26, 202412:24
Butler County Sports Hall of Fame

Butler County Sports Hall of Fame

Butler County Sports Hall of Fame board members Dess Schnur, Kathy Wood, and Mike Franko talk about the class of 2024.

Jan 24, 202424:40
Congressman Mike Kelly

Congressman Mike Kelly

Congressman Mike Kelly joins the show to discuss the latest on the budget talks, a new tax package, foreign aid and border security.

Jan 23, 202431:30
Turnpike

Turnpike

Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton talks about the rate hike for this year and the ensuing toll increases. He also discusses other infrastructure plans for the PA Turnpike.

Jan 22, 202415:36
Zeke Faux

Zeke Faux

Author Zeke Faux discusses the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and the cryptocurrency industry in his book Number Go Up.

Jan 19, 202425:19
Friday's Winter Weather

Friday's Winter Weather

AccuWeather's Jeff Nordeen joins the show to talk about the upcoming Friday winter weather.

Jan 18, 202407:15