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PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss the latest on the upcoming elections.
Apr 04, 2024•29 min
Battleground PA
Battleground PA is a PennLive podcast discussing the issues that matter to Pennsylvanians and documenting the events in the Keystone state and beyond that could shape how you vote in the 2024 elections.
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The top issues currently in the 2024 election cycle
PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord to explore the current issues in the 2024 election cycle just weeks before Pennsylvania's primary.
Mar 28, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Mail-in voting and where the Republican party stands now
PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord and Pennsylvania Capital-Star Reporter John Cole to discuss the state of the Republican party currently, including after the Ohio primary, the debate over mail-in voting in Pennsylvania, and more.
Mar 21, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 10
State of the Union and RNC shakeup
PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Republican pundit Jeffrey Lord, along with Pennsylvania Capital-Star reporter John Cole to discuss President Joe Biden's impact after his State of the Union address, the Republican party shakeup with members of former President Donald Trump's family now in charge of the RNC and more.
Mar 14, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Super Tuesday March Madness
PennLive's Joyce Davis, along with Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord, discuss the Supreme Court decision to let Donald Trump remain on the 2024 ballot in several states, the aftermath of Super Tuesday for Nikki Haley and her supporters and more.
Mar 07, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Nikki Haley takes 40 percent and what Michigan could mean
PennLive's Joyce Davis, along with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris, discuss the South Carolina primary results, what Michigan could mean for the candidates, and Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State expressing concern over the shortage of election administrators, along with threats to his family.
Feb 29, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Golden sneakers, legal woes, and a growing war chest
PennLive's Joyce Davis, along with Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris, discuss the latest in former President Donald Trump's legal woes, as well as the debut of his $399 golden sneakers; the future of Nikki Haley as she goes into the North Carolina primary and the status of aid to Ukraine and Israel, as well as the U.S. vetoing the ceasefire resolution in Gaza.
Feb 22, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Former President Donald Trump comes to Harrisburg
PennLive's Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss former President Donald Trump's visit to Harrisburg to speak at the NRA Presidential Forum - including Lord visiting with Trump - the age issue facing both Trump and Biden, how events in Palestine are effecting the election, the Pennsylvania budget and more.
Feb 15, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The staying power of Nikki Haley
PennLive’s Joyce Davis is joined by Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss Nikki Haley’s determination to remain in the primary race, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget address and more.
Feb 08, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
No one can predict what the 2024 election will bring
Don’t get too comfortable thinking 2024 will be the ever so dull and predictable rematch between reigning President Joe Biden and the man he defeated in 2020, former President Donald J. Trump. That’s the very clear message from political analysts Jeffrey Lord and John Cole, a reporter for PA Capital Star, on this week’s Battleground PA podcast, hosted by PennLive's Joyce Davis.
Feb 01, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Looking at the New Hampshire primary results
Joyce Davis, Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord break down what the New Hampshire primary meant for Nikki Haley, the write-in campaign for President Joe Biden, Tim Scott's endorsement of former President Donald Trump and Trump's upcoming visit to Harrisburg.
Jan 25, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to the Pennsylvania battleground
Battleground PA is back for the 2024 elections. PennLive Outreach & Opinion Editor Joyce M. Davis returns with Rogette Harris, chairwoman of the Dauphin County Democrats, and Republican Jeffrey Lord, who frequently appears on Sean Hannity’s show on Fox News. This week, they discuss why Pennsylvania is so important again in 2024, and how the Iowa caucus affects things to come.
Jan 18, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Introducing Battleground PA, a 2024 election podcast from PennLive
Battleground PA is a PennLive podcast discussing the issues that matter to Pennsylvanians, documenting the events in the Keystone state and beyond that could shape how you vote in the 2024 elections.
Dec 11, 2023•48 sec
The Electoral College has voted
Joyce Davis and her political pundits take on the results of the Electoral College votes as well as the accompanying protests and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 16, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 57
It's all about the lawsuits
News is breaking daily this week about the GOP lawsuits and court denials. Joyce Davis is here to cover it all with her political pundits and a special guest, John Cole. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 09, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 56
The President will not concede
The President’s reluctance to concede, the continual legal battle and the issue of pardons are key points on this week's Battleground PA podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 02, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Pennsylvania has certified Joe Biden as president-elect
Three weeks after Election Day, we finally have a winner. Joe Biden has officially been certified as president-elect. Joyce Davis and her political pundits go over the breaking news of the week as well as the possible changes that come with it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 25, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Two weeks later, still no official winner.
It's been two weeks since Election Day, and yet we still don't have an official winner, although some have declared victory. Joyce Davis and her political pundits go over the latest. vote tallies, as well as Giuliani's repeat statement of ‘widespread nationwide voter fraud’ claim at hearing on Trump challenge to Pa. vote. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 19, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Biden lead over Trump grows as counting drags on over a week later in PA
It's been over a week since Election Day! Counting continues while coronavirus cases surge higher each day. Join Joyce Davis and her political pundits to cover these topics and more on this week's Battleground PA podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 12, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 52
It's finally here: Election day
The votes are counting and it might be daysbefore we know the results, but there his definitely a lot to talk to about in this week's Battleground PA with Joyce Davis and her political pundits. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 04, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 51
6 more days until Election Day!
Less than a week to go and things keep ramping up! Join Joyce Davis and her pundits to discuss everything from the Philly riots, to Amy Coney Barrett and the coronavirus pandemic on this week's Battleground PA podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 28, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Less than 2 weeks remain before the election
Only 13 days remain before the November election and a lot is happening! From Trump's Chinese bank account, the upcoming final debate and the record breaking voter turnout, there is a lot to discuss. Join Joyce Davis and her political pundits to cover these topics and more on this week's Battleground PA podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 21, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 49
The Affordable Care Act is front and center at the Amy Coney Barrett hearings
Join Joyce Davis, Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris as they cover the Amy Coney Barrett hearings, the coronavirus pandemic, and the Supreme Court's decision to side with the Trump Administration over stopping the 2020 census early on this week's Battleground PA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 14, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 48
The President battles coronavirus as he battles for the vote in PA
President Trump's battle with coronavirus continues with the election less than a month away. Will there be another debate with Democratic candidate Vice President Joe Biden? Did the President put the secret service at unnecessary risk? PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Republican analyst Jeffrey Lord and Democratic analyst Rogette Harris to discuss the latest developments in the 2020 presidential race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 07, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Debate Debacle: The first presidential debate of 2020
Who won and who lost the debate? The majority of our panelists agree it was the American public that lost last night. Join PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis as she moderates a discussion between Democratic analyst Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord. They are joined by John Cole from PoliticsPa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 30, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 46
A tribute to the late RBG
From the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to a federal judge denying Gov. Tom Wolf’s request for stay on pandemic restrictions ruling, today's Battleground PA covers a lot of nationwide and local topics. Join Joyce Davis along with her political analysts Rogette Harris and Jeffrey Lord to discuss all this mid September news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 23, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Could Donald Trump Junior's visit to Central PA mean Republicans are worried about Dauphin County?
Tune in to this week's Battleground PA to hear expert opinions regarding Donald Trump Junior's visit to Dauphin County. Join Joyce Davis, Jeffrey Lord, Rogette Harris as well as special guest John Baer to discuss this topic and many more on this week's Battleground PA Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 16, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Biden and Pence come to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's a busy spot this week, reeling in visits from both Biden and Pence. Pennlive Outreach and Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord to discuss all things election including the continued uproar over allegations President Trump denigrated veterans. And of course the topic of the year is always on everyone's mind: the coronavirus. Are problems surfacing with the rush for a vaccine? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inform...
Sep 09, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Biden's in PA and Trump's in Kenosha
From Biden and Pence visiting PA, Trump going to Kenosha and schools reopening state wide, this week is full of activity. Joyce Davis is joined by Democrat Rogette Harris and Republican Jeffrey Lord to discuss all of this week's political and electoral topics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 02, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Trump and the Republican National Convention
Too much Trump at the Republican National Convention, or not enough? PennLive Opinion Editor Joyce Davis is joined by Jeffrey Lord and Rogette Harris to discuss the first days of the Republican National Convention. They will host a Facebook Live on PennLive's page on Friday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 26, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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