The Volpe Report Podcast
The Volpe Report is a weekly public affairs podcast hosted by Chuck Volpe that discusses various topics and issues such as economic recovery, the opioid crisis, legislative initiatives, and elections. Volpe's Views are Chuck Volpe's concise and focused take on critical matters. The show and the views aim to provide a public service to inform, educate, and provoke participation in the public arena.
Episodes
118 episodes
Stacey Garrity Breaks Down Shapiro’s Budget & Her Run for Governor | The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck sits down with Stacey Garrity to discuss the details behind Governor Josh Shapiro’s latest budget address and what it could mean for taxpayers across the Commonwealth.Garrity shares her perspective o...
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Season 6
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Episode 117
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28:56
PA Budget Showdown: Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman Responds to Shapiro’s Education Spending Plan
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck sits down with Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman to discuss the Republican response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address. They break down the proposed increases in education funding, what ...
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Season 6
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Episode 116
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28:57
PA Budget Breakdown & Crime Concerns | Sen. Marty Flynn on The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck sits down with Marty Flynn for an in-depth conversation about Governor Josh Shapiro’s latest budget address.Where is the revenue coming from?How will it impact taxpayers?What are the long-ter...
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Season 6
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Episode 115
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28:52
How Rural Healthcare Is Being Funded in PA + Crime Concerns in Scranton
U.S. Congressman Rob Bresnahan joins Chuck Volpe on The Volpe Report for an in-depth conversation on the issues impacting Pennsylvania communities.In this episode, Congressman Bresnahan discusses:Funding he has secured to suppor...
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Season 6
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Episode 114
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28:56
Congressman Dan Meuser on Minnesota Fraud Scandal & Minneapolis Riots
Congressman Dan Meuser joins Chuck for an in-depth discussion on the complex fraud scandal unfolding in Minnesota and the violent riots taking place in Minneapolis. The conversation breaks down what led to the scandal, the broader implications,...
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Season 6
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Episode 113
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28:56
Iran at a Turning Point | U.S. Senator Dave McCormick on The Volpe Report (Part 2)
In Part Two of Chuck Volpe’s conversation with Dave McCormick, the discussion continues with a deep dive into the current state of affairs in Iran and the revolution unfolding within the country.Senator McCormick shares insight into the...
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Season 6
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Episode 112
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28:57
U.S. Senator David McCormick on the Capture of Nicolás Maduro | The Volpe Report
Welcome to a new year and a new season of The Volpe Report.In this episode, Chuck is joined by United States Senator David McCormick for an in-depth discussion on the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and what it mea...
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Season 6
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Episode 110
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28:27
The Volpe Report Christmas Party 🎄 | Year in Review & What’s Ahead | Special Episode
This special Christmas edition of The Volpe Report comes to you from the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York.I’m joined by an outstanding group of guests — Rob Bresnahan, Chelsea Bresnahan, Stacy Garrity, Dan Mauser, Dave Sunday, and Camera Bar...
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Season 6
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Episode 110
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New Developments in the Shapiro Office Abuse Scandal | Todd Shepherd on The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe is joined by Todd Shepherd, chief investigative journalist for Broad + Liberty, to discuss new and troubling developments surrounding the sexual abuse scandal connected to Governor Josh Shapiro’s offic...
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Season 6
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Episode 109
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28:56
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy & the Battle for Academic Freedom
In this week’s episode of The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe takes a deep dive into an issue he has warned about for years — the growing culture of censorship and conformity on America’s college campuses.For too long, universities have drift...
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Season 6
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Episode 108
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28:56
Pennsylvania Budget Breakdown: Sen. Joe Pittman & Sen. Lisa Baker | The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe sits down with Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman and State Senator Lisa Baker for an in-depth look at the recently passed Pennsylvania budget.In this episode, we cover:• Key c...
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Season 6
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Episode 107
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Congressman Dan Meuser on Reopening the Government & What Comes Next | The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe sits down with U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser for an in-depth conversation on the vote that reopened the federal government. Congressman Meuser breaks down what happened, why it mattered, and the critical...
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Season 6
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Episode 106
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Why the Government Shut Down — and What’s Next | Dave McCormick on The Volpe Report
Dave McCormick returns to The Volpe Report for an in-depth, timely conversation about the recent vote to reopen the government — and the deeper issues that caused the shutdown in the first place.In this episode, Chuck Volpe and McCormic...
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Season 6
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Episode 105
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28:58
Tim DeFoor on Political Civility & Financial Literacy | The Volpe Report with Chuck Volpe
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe sits down with Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor for an insightful conversation about the urgent need for political civility in today’s divided climate. DeFoor also shares details about his state...
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Season 6
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Episode 104
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28:56
Scott Presler & Sen. Greg Rothman on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and Election Takeaways | The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe sits down with political activist Scott Presler and Pennsylvania State Senator Greg Rothman for an engaging conversation on the legacy of Charlie Kirk and their reactions to Tuesday’s election results....
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Season 6
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Episode 103
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28:58
Maria Battista & Matthew Wolford Make Their Case | The Volpe Report with Chuck Volpe
This week on The Volpe Report, host Chuck Volpe sits down with Maria Battista, candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court, and Matthew Wolford, candidate for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. Both guests share their backgrounds, judicial philosop...
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Season 6
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Episode 102
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28:58
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie on the Government Shutdown & President Trump’s Historic Middle East Deal
This week on The Volpe Report, U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie joins Chuck Volpe for an in-depth discussion on two major topics dominating national headlines:The ongoing government shutdown — what led to it and what’s next for Congress....
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Season 6
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Episode 101
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28:58
Government Shutdown Explained: Congressman Dan Meuser on Who’s to Blame | The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, host Chuck Volpe sits down with U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, its impact on Americans, and why he believes the Democratic Party is responsible for the current impasse in W...
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Season 6
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Episode 100
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Congressman Rob Bresnahan on the Government Shutdown: What It Means for America | The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, host Chuck Volpe sits down with U.S. Congressman Rob Bresnahan to break down the recent government shutdown — what caused it, what’s at stake, and how it impacts everyday Americans.
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Season 6
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Episode 99
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Justice David Wecht on 10 Years at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court | The Volpe Report
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe sits down with Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht to reflect on his 10 years of service on the state’s highest court. Justice Wecht shares insights into his most significant decisions, the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 98
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28:58
Senator Dave McCormick on $92 Billion Energy & Innovation Investment in Pennsylvania
This week on The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe sits down with U.S. Senator Dave McCormick to discuss highlights from his recent Energy and Innovation Summit and what a $92 billion investment means for Pennsylvania’s future.
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Sen. Dave McCormick on Education, Legacy & the McCormick Center
This week on The Volpe Report, Senator Dave McCormick and his father, Dr. James McCormick, join Chuck for an in-depth discussion on the dedication of the new McCormick Center for Human Services at Bloomsburg University.They share insigh...
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Season 7
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Episode 96
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29:28
Mike Johnson on America’s Future: The “Big Beautiful Bill” Explained
The Volpe Report kicks off a brand-new season with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Rep. Dan Meuser, joined by Congressman Rob Bresnahan. Chuck Volpe leads a timely discussion on the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” breaking down what...
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28:57
U.S. HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER SCALISE COMES TO VOLPE REPORT
The Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Steve Scalise, the indispensable political tactician deployed by House Speaker Mike Johnson to help navigate the passage of the President’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, will be this we...
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Season 6
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Episode 94
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