'Journalists Roundtable' returns to Pottstown

This week's edition of "Journalists Roundtable" on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) is coming to you from the offices of The Mercury in Pottstown.

The one-hour program hosted by Bill Bova airs Thursday at 8 p.m. on cable systems throughout Pennsylvania.

The show will repeat Sunday at 5 p.m. and again at 11 p.m

The panel for June 10 edition will be Tony Phyrillas, city editor/political columnist for The Mercury; Phil Heron, editor of The Delaware County Daily Times; and Stan Huskey, editor of The Times-Herald in Norristown.

PCN is shown on Comcast Channel 98 in Berks County, Service Electric Cable Channel 23 in Berks/Lehigh counties and Comcast Channel 186 in the Pottstown area.

Consult your cable guide for the Pennsylvania Cable Network channel in your area.

'Talking Politics' on the radio today

Tune in to "Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas & Mike Pincus" today at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM

Tony and Mike will have reaction to Barack Obama's health care speech as well as the latest scandal involving the Rendell Administration.

You can call the station with questions or comments at 610-326-4000.

If you can't receive the radio signal, you can listen to the broadcast online at www.pottsmerc.com or www.1370wpaz.com

Phillies preempt 'Talking Politics'

"Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas and Mike Pincus" will not be heard on radio today because of an afternoon game between the Phillies and Cubs.

WPAZ 1370 AM, which airs "Talking Politics" every Thursday at 5 p.m., is contractually obligated to carry all Phillies games. (The Phillies better win today!)

Tune in next Thursday to get your political fix.

'Talking Politics' with Christopher Freind

Investigative reporter/columnist Christopher Freind will be the guest this week on "Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas & Mike Pincus" Thursday at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM

Freind authors hard-hitting investigative reports and writes a commentary column for The Philadelphia Bulletin branded "Freindly Fire". He tackles issues with a fire and passion not often found, and exposes cowards, frauds and hypocrites in politics, business, sports, entertainment and yes - the media.

Listeners can call in with questions or comments during the live broadcast at 610-326-4000.

You can also listen to the program online by going to www.1370WPAZ.com and clicking on the "live audio" button at the top of the page or you can listen to it at The Mercury Web site at www.pottsmerc.com

'American Radio Journal' now heard on 100 stations

Congratulations to the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research Inc. for reaching a major milestone in its radio network: 100 stations in 33 states.

From a press release issued today by the Lincoln Institute:

HARRISBURG, PA) - American Radio Journal, a nationally-syndicated weekly half-hour public affairs radio program produced and distributed by the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, Inc. has added the 100th radio station to its network of affiliates. American Radio Journal welcomed listeners of KION-AM in Salinas, California as its 100th affiliate.

"This is a significant milestone for our broadcast as we continue to build a national network that ultimately will make American Radio Journal available to listeners in every state in the nation," said Lincoln Institute CEO and American Radio Journal co-host Lowman S. Henry.

Henry said the program is now aired by radio stations in 33 states.

American Radio Journal debuted in May of 2007 and has eclipsed the 100 station mark in just two years. "As important as the number of stations airing the program is the variety of formats that have added American Radio Journal to their public affairs line-up," Henry explained. "We are heard on talk radio stations, religious radio stations, conservative radio stations, progressive radio stations, minority and ethnic radio stations."

"This diversity of stations means many non-traditional audiences are hearing our free market message," Henry continued. "This is especially important during a time when America faces historic economic challenges at home and threats to our security abroad."

American Radio Journal focuses primarily on free market economic issues, but also covers politics as well as social and foreign affairs issues as merited by current events. Throughout its first two years on the air the program has interviewed a wide range of guests from Presidential candidates to some of the nation's top elected officials, book authors, leading think tank and policy experts, and even film stars.

American Radio Journal is co-hosted by Lowman Henry and Ryan Shafik of the Lincoln Institute. Chris Chocola of the national Club for Growth participates in a regular "Real Story" feature segment from the nation's capital; and each program contains an American Radio Journal commentary by either Dr. Paul Kengor of Grove City College, Colin Hanna of Let Freedom Ring, USA or Col. Frank Ryan, USMC (Ret.)

In addition to being heard on 100 over-the-air broadcast stations, American Radio Journal can also be heard on the web at www.americanradiojournal.com

The Lincoln Institute also produces Lincoln Radio Journal, a weekly half hour program focused on Pennsylvania state issues. Lincoln Radio Journal airs on a network of 77 stations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and can be heard at www.lincolnradiojournal.com

'Talking Politics' on the radio today

Be sure to tune in to "Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas & Mike Pincus" today at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM

Topics for this week's show include the continued disarray in Washington over the economy, growing dissension among Democrats over Obama's massive tax-and-spend agenda and Pennsylvania's deepening budget crisis under Gov. Ed Rendell.

You can call the station at 610-326-4000 with questions or comments.

"Talking Politics" can be heard every Thursday at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM.

The one-hour show is simulcast at www.pottsmerc.com and www.1370wpaz.com

'Journalists Roundtable' returns to Pottstown

The popular "Journalists Roundtable" program on the Pennsylvania Cable Network is coming to you from the offices of The Pottstown Mercury this week.

The one-hour program hosted by Bill Bova airs Thursday at 8 p.m. on cable systems throughout Pennsylvania.

The program will repeat Sunday at 5 p.m. and again at 11 p.m.

The panel for Feb. 19 edition will be Tony Phyrillas, city editor/political columnist for The Mercury; Lisa Mossie, columnist for The Norristown Times-Herald; and Evan Brandt, reporter/columnist for The Mercury.

PCN is shown on Comcast Channel 98 in Berks County, Service Electric Cable Channel 23 in Berks/Lehigh counties and Comcast Channel 186 in the Pottstown area.

Consult your cable guide for the Pennsylvania Cable Network channel in your area.

'Talking Politics' on the radio today

Tune in Thursday at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM for a special edition of "Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas & Mike Pincus."

State Sen. John Rafferty, R-44th Dist., and state Rep. Tom Quigley, R-146th Dist., will offer a Republican perspective on Gov. Ed Rendell's annual budget address.

The governor has proposed a $29 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.

"Talking Politics" can be heard Thursdays at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM. The one-hour show is simulcast at www.pottsmerc.com and www.1370wpaz.com

'Talking Politics' returns Thursday

After a one-week hiatus, "Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas & Mike Pincus" returns to WPAZ 1370 AM Thursday at 5 p.m.

You can join the conversation by calling the station at 610-326-4000.

If you can't pick up the radio signal, the one-hour program is simulcast at www.1370wpaz.com and www.pottsmerc.com