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.

@Issue

NBC10-Philadelphia-11:30 a.m.

Host: Keith Jones

Topic #1: Syrian Refugees & National Security Following the Paris Attacks/Guest: Jeffrey Tomlinson, terrorism expert.

Topic #2: Winter Weather Outlook/Guest: NBC10 Chief Meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz

Topic #3: Flu Shots/Guest: Dr. Ellen O’Connor

Face the State

CBS21-Harrisburg-8:30 a.m. (Rerun PCN-9:00 a.m.)

We have Rep. Kerry Benninghoff from Centre County on the show today, we’ll be talking about the budget, Governor Wolf’s decision about refugees among other topics. Tony May, R.J. Harris and John Micek of the Patriot-News are here for commentary.

Inside Story

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

Host Matt O’Donnell and our Insiders started a broad discussion on terrorism with the stance of our local governors on taking in Syrian Refugees, with the dialogue continuing on how to combat extremist groups from around the globe. Other topics include IF the PA budget will be conveniently passed before the PA Society cocktail parties begin in NYC in early December and if Fantasy Sports is just another form of ‘gambling’. Catch the Inside Story.

Roundtable

Larry Platt

Ed Turzanski

Harold Jackson

Renee Amoore

Journalists Roundtable

PCN-Harrisburg-8:30 a.m.

Pennsylvania’s state budget – now approaching five months overdue – seems to be coming together with numerous bills being moved in position for final votes next week, including liquor privatization, public employee pensions and a proposed increase in the state sales tax to enable decreases in homeowner property taxes. Meanwhile, the Special Committee on Senate Address held two hearings this week, one with four Office of Attorney General lawyers subpoenaed to tell the committee if they believe Attorney General Kathleen Kane can perform the duties of office while her law license is suspended. Also discussed was Gov. Tom Wolf’s position on accepting Syrian refugees. Our guests are Robb Hanrahan, anchor of CBS-21’s Face the State; Marc Levy, with the Associated Press; and Christian Alexandersen, with Pennlive and the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Our host is Brian Lockman. Link here.

KD/PG Sunday Edition

CBS2-Pittsburgh-8:30 a.m.

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

The aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Paris, and on the Radisson Hotel, in the West African nation of Mali.

Who are these terrorists, how are they funded and trained, and how can the free world respond to a new stage, and strategy of attacks? What are the legal pathways, to apprehend and prosecute the culprits?

Our guests include Michael Kenney, Ph.D. – Associate Professor and Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), Christine Frechard – a native of France, art gallery owner, in Pittsburgh, and a leader in the French cultural community – and Robert S. Barker, J.D. – Distinguished Professor of Law, at Duquesne University’s School of Law.

Important conversation and context – about one of the most important news stories of the year – Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m., on KDKA-TV’s “KD/PG Sunday Edition”.

Pennsylvania Newsmakers

WGAL Channel 8 (Harrisburg and Lancaster) Sunday, November 22nd at 11:30 AM

Pennsylvania Cable Network, Sunday, November 22nd at 8:30 AM

WBPH (Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia) Monday, November 23rd at 8:30 PM

WKBS 47 (Altoona) Saturday, November 28th at 9:30 AM

WPCB 40 (Pittsburgh) Saturday, November 28th at 9:30 AM

This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features a discussion with Jerry Oleksiak, President of the PSEA, about standardized tests and standards in the state’s schools. Then, joining host Terry Madonna are journalists Angela Couloumbis of the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Karen Langley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, who discuss the late state budget, the proposed constitutional amendment to raise the retirement age for judges, and provide an update on Attorney General Kathleen Kane. Link here.

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:

A Carnegie-Mellon University start-up company is making great progress, as it competes with other firms and countries – to become part of the first commercial expedition to travel to the moon! We’ll talk with John Thornton – CEO of Astrobotic Technology, Incorporated – which announced, this past week – that it is partnering with the German Aerospace Center – or – DLR – on its proposed, moon voyage.

Then, we’ll find out why it’s so important to support “Small Business Saturday” – which takes place, across America, on Saturday, November 28th.  Rick Westerfield – General Manager of the non-profit, Pittsburgh Public Market, in the Strip District – joins us – with some insight into how small businesses are gathered together, at his facility, to present their creative goods – and what significant role those vendors play, in the local economy.

Finally, we’ll give you a preview of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania’s annual luncheon – with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf – on December 3rd, at the Omni William Penn Hotel – and learn about the valuable services that the Chamber provides, to the community. Our guests include the organization’s president – Doris Carson Williams – and Vice-Chairman of its Board of Directors—Louis Alexander.

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