Every Friday afternoon, we provide a preview of the various Sunday morning political talk shows that are filmed and broadcast throughout the commonwealth.

Our hope is to alert readers to the important interviews and insights that each show in their region offers.

Face the State

CBS21-Harrisburg-11:30 a.m.

This week we break down the big Republican wins with GOP Chairman Rob Gleason.

Inside Story

6abc-Philadelphia-11:30 a.m.

Host Tamala Edwards and our Insiders break down the Presidential Election and how PA was flipped red by the GOP. What will a Trump Presidency look like and how did Clinton and Democrats lose the race with their message. Plus Anti-Trump protesters and the rise in racist behavior  – how does the Country heal from this point on. A talk on how the media and pollsters mis-read the tide of the voters and a look at the down-ballot races in PA. Catch the Inside Story…Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

Roundtable
Harold Jackson
Val DiGiorgio
Donna Gentile O’Donnell
Sam Katz

KD/PG Sunday Edition

CBS2-Pittsburgh-8:30 a.m.

This Sunday at 8:30 a.m., on KDKA-TV’s “KD/PG Sunday Edition” – with KDKA-TV News Anchor Stacy Smith and John Allison – Editorial Page Editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

On this week’s broadcast:

How Donald J. Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, and what it means – for the future of both the Republican and Democratic parties – in Pennsylvania, and the nation.

Our guests include Tom Corbett – former Republican Governor of Pennsylvania, Chelsa Wagner – Allegheny County Controller, a Democrat, and supporter of Hillary Clinton, and Dana Brown, Ph.D. – Executive Director of Chatham University’s Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics – a non-partisan institution devoted to encouraging women to engage in public leadership – through empowerment, political education, and political action.

The Center was created, through the generous support of people like the late Republican National Committeewoman and philanthropist from Pittsburgh – Elsie Hillman.

Please join Stacy Smith and John Allison – for this timely discussion, on the “KD/PG Sunday Edition” – Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. – on KDKA-TV.

Pennsylvania Newsmakers

WGAL Channel 8 (Harrisburg and Lancaster) Sunday, November 13th at 11:30 a.m.
WBPH (Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia) Monday, November 14th at 8:30 p.m.
WKBS 47 (Altoona) Saturday, November 19th at 9:30 a.m.
WPCB 40 (Pittsburgh) Saturday, November 19th at 9:30 a.m.

This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features a recap of the federal and state elections with Gene Barr, CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, and Dave Taylor, President of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association. Then, joining host Terry Madonna are Berwood Yost, Director of the Center for Opinion Research at Franklin & Marshall College, and Kyle Kopko, Associate Professor at Elizabethtown College, for further analysis of the election. Link here.

PMA Perspective

PCN-8:30 a.m.

This week we analyze the 2016 General Election, covering the major races in Pennsylvania with PMA’s David N. Taylor, Carl Marrara, Dr. Kyle Kopko from Elizabethtown College, and Chris Nicholas of Eagle Consulting.

The Sunday Business Page

CBS2-Pittsburgh-6:30 a.m.

This Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m, on KDKA-TV’s “The Sunday Business Page”, with KDKA-TV’s Money & Politics Editor, Jon Delano:

On this week’s broadcast:

Downtown Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene is becoming even more international. AMPD Group is replacing the popular Bossa Nova with Social House 7 – which features a full sushi bar and robata grill open-air cooking station. We’ll talk with co-founders Adam and Mike DeSimone – about this new venture.

Then, a $473,677 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will help Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Science Center form a consortium with similar facilities – to improve science, technology, engineering and math curriculum – or STEM – with programs that will be part of a national model.

We’ll ask Alana Kulesa – the Director of Strategic Education Initiatives, at the Carnegie Science Center – and Bille Pearce Rondinelli, Ed.D. – Superintendent of the South Fayette School District—about this innovative program, and how it will change the lives of students in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Finally, Scott Waitlevertch – Manager of Government Relations for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Maryland – will join us, to tell you how to qualify for assistance in paying winter heating bills, for what is expected to be a much colder winter, this year. It’s part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or – LIHEAP.

Please join Jon Delano, Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m., for “The Sunday Business Page”, on KDKA-TV!