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What A Week! Podcast

WHAT A WEEK! PODCAST

What A Week! is a long-form conversation from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Neighbors, candidates, doctors, and people who got tired of waiting. Data centers, schools, housing, informed consent, and whatever actually happened this week. Two to three hours. No script.
Hosted by Mark.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatAWeekPodcast

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  • Avg 2 hr 29 min
  • English

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  • S2 · E96
    February 9 · 3 hr 15 min

    Episode 96: Rob Coco & Carson Bushta – Turning Point USA, Gen Z, and NEPA's Conservative Awakening

    Episode 96 of What a Week! features Rob Coco and Carson Bushta from Turning Point USA for a high-energy, 3+ hour conversation on mobilizing Gen Z conservatives in Northeast Pennsylvania. The duo shares how Turning Point Action is building grassroots power in NEPA, recruiting young voters, and pushing back against cultural and political shifts. We dive into election integrity concerns, the role of youth in 2024/2026 races, criticism of establishment politics on both sides, and why Gen Z is ready to lead the fight for freedom. From campus events to door-knocking strategies, this is raw activism talk with Scranton pride. Subscribe, share, and get involved! #WhatAWeek #TurningPointUSA #GenZConservative #NEPAPolitics

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  • S2 · E95
    February 2 · 2 hr 12 min

    Episode 95: Fern, Shannon & Hannah vs. Data Centers

    Episode 95 of What a Week! features Fern Leard, Shannon Groshek (campaign manager and nonprofit founder), and Hannah Butterwick in a passionate discussion about the growing threat of data centers to rural Pennsylvania communities. The guests share their experiences organizing against these massive facilities, highlighting concerns over farmland loss, skyrocketing energy demands, environmental impacts, and inadequate community protections. They explore how citizens can hold officials accountable, the role of incentives in driving development, and strategies for building effective grassroots movements. This is a call to action for anyone in NEPA or rural areas facing similar challenges—subscribe, share, and get involved.

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  • S2 · E94
    January 27 · 2 hr 21 min

    Episode 94: Alyssa Fusaro – Luzerne County Election Vulnerabilities: The Uninvestigated Report

    Episode 194 of What a Week! features Alyssa Fusaro, former Vice Chair of the Luzerne County Board of Elections and Registration, in a candid discussion about her 4-year term and the end-of-term report she released detailing election vulnerabilities. Alyssa shares why she joined the board after witnessing 2020 issues, her role as a liaison between voters and the Bureau of Elections, and the challenges she faced—including retaliation, false accusations, and barriers to transparency. She highlights uninvestigated incidents, such as envelopes mistakenly discarded, revoked access, and systemic problems that remain unaddressed. With a focus on public awareness and hope for reform, Alyssa explains her shift from speaking out to documenting, and why these issues matter for election integrity in Pennsylvania. A must-listen for anyone concerned about fair elections. Subscribe, share, and let’s demand change. #WhatAWeek #ElectionIntegrity #LuzerneCounty #PAElections

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