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
104 episodes
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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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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PA House GOP Leader Jessie Topper Talks Budget Deadline & Education Funding
This week on The Volpe Report: Jessie Topper, Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania House, joins Chuck to discuss the upcoming state budget deadline, education, and school funding
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Season 6
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Episode 93
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28:58
PA House Leader Matt Bradford Talks Budget Deadline & Democratic Priorities
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Matt Bradford joins me for an important conversation as we approach the state budget deadline. We’ll break down where the negotiations stand and what priorities the Democratic majority is bringing to the table...
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Season 6
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Episode 92
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28:58
Sexual Harassment Allegation Rocks Shapiro Administratio
Investigative journalist Todd Shepherd joins me to break down the latest developments in a serious sexual harassment allegation tied to Governor Shapiro’s office. What’s really going on behind the scenes?
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Season 6
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Episode 91
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28:58
Judicial Candidates Speak Out: Wheatcraft & Wolford on the PA Courts
This week on The Volpe Report, Judge Ann Marie Wheatcraft and Attorney Matthew Wolford join me to discuss their candidacies for judge on Pennsylvania’s Superior and Commonwealth Courts. Don’t miss this important conversation
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Season 6
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Episode 90
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28:57
National reporter Salena Zito How & Why Trump Won
Once again, The Volpe Report is proud to bring our viewers a distinguished guest who has been—and continues to be—a major voice in the national political conversation.Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on Fox 56 as I sit down with Salena...
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Season 6
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Episode 89
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28:55
New PA GOP Chief Takes Charge
This week on The Volpe Report, I’m joined by Vince Galko and Pennsylvania Senator Greg Rothman for an important conversation you won’t want to miss!Senator Rothman, the newly elected Chairman of the PA GOP, shares his remarkable rise to...
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Season 6
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Episode 88
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28:58
Inside the GOP Leadership Roundtable + Trump’s Presidential Address
On this episode of The Volpe Report, I sit down with Vince Galko to recap our recent trip to Washington, D.C., where we attended a GOP Leadership Roundtable and a special address by President Donald J. Trump.Joined by my wife Ellen, PA ...
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Season 6
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Episode 87
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PA PROACTIVE ON GANG, GUN VIOLENCE
Chuck sits down with Lt. Governor Austin Davis this week on The Volpe Report. The rise in gang activity and the carnage that generally follows it has the Shapiro-Davis Administration taking a proactive approach in Pennsylvania to de...
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Season 6
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Episode 86
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28:58
HOUSING SHORTAGE 'UNPRECEDENTED'
There is an unprecedented shortage of homes available to families and individuals with different income levels. Nationwide, the National Low Income Housing Coalition tags that shortage at 7.1 million affordable and available rental homes with o...
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Season 6
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Episode 85
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DEMOCRATS LIES CONTINUE A SLIDE TO IRRELEVANCE
As Democrats hit rock-bottom approval ratings—some as low as 21%—they continue to deceive the American people, who simply aren’t buying it anymore. Their latest falsehood? Claiming that Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are being cut. The...
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Season 6
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Episode 84
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28:58
GOV. SHAPIRO’S WATERGATE?
Join Chuck as he interviews Todd Shepherd about the latest scandal rocking Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration. Missing, lost, or deleted emails have raised serious questions about transparency and accountability.
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Season 6
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Episode 83
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Democrats Shameful Behavior at State of the Union Discussed with Congressman Bresnahan
Join Chuck as he sits down with Congressman Rob Bresnahan to discuss his freshman year in Congress. Democrats Shameful Behavior at State of the Union and Pres Trump’s Inspiring Remarks Discussed with Congressman Bresnahan.
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Season 6
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Episode 82
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28:58
Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address: What’s Next for Pennsylvania?
This week on The Volpe Report, Senator Joe Pittman joins Chuck to break down Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address—what it means for Pennsylvania and what comes next. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis of the key issues shaping o...
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Season 6
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Episode 81
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28:58
Tackling Scranton’s Gang Problem | DA Brian Gallagher on The Volpe Report
In this episode of The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe sits down with Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher to discuss the growing gang problem in Scranton. They explore the challenges law enforcement faces, the steps being taken to kee...
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Season 6
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Episode 80
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28:56
Exposing Wasteful Spending & Corruption: Congressman Rob Bresnahan on The Volpe Report
In this episode of The Volpe Report, Chuck Volpe sits down with Congressman Rob Bresnahan to discuss alarming evidence of wasteful spending and corruption within the U.S. State Department and across the country. How deep does the...
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Season 6
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Episode 79
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