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.

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NBC10-Philadelphia-11:30 a.m.

You Sign it every time you see your doctor…a HIPAA form. It’s designed to protect your medical information. But one privacy advocate isn’t buying it…we’ll why she says signing the form is a big mistake. Then we’ll talk to a local lawyer to help us separate the HIPAA fact from fiction. That plus March Madness…a sports psychologist explains why we love our brackets when they let us down.

Face the State

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

We have Glen Grell on the show this week, Executive Director of PSERS. Tony, Charlie and John are in for analysis.

Inside Story

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

On the next 6abc Inside Story, host Tamala Edwards and our Insiders discuss the PA Budget going into effect and the optics of it all. Who won – Governor Wolf or The Republican Legislature? Other topics include the state-wide races heating up between McGinty and Sestak, Toomey’s new ad strategy and the brewing battle between the PA Attorney General candidates as a slew of new ad hit the market. Also discussed were Mayor Kenney’s Soda Tax Proposal and Pollster G. Terry Madonna reveals where PA Voters stand on the Presidential primary coming to the state next month.

Roundtable

Terry Madonna

Renee Amoore

Harold Jackson

Brian Tierney

KD/PG Sunday Edition

CBS2-Pittsburgh-11:30 a.m.

This Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m., on KDKA-TV’s “KD/PG Sunday Edition” – with KDKA-TV News Anchor Stacy Smith and David Shribman – Executive Editor of this Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

On this Easter Sunday morning broadcast – the aftermath, from the ISIS-sponsored bombing attack on Brussels. Belgium – last Tuesday — which killed at least 31-people, injured another 300, and also resulted in the deaths of three suicide bombers associated with what is being called the deadliest act of terrorism in Belgium’s history.

Two “nail” bombings took place at the Brussels Airport, a third explosion occurred at a metro train station, and a fourth bomb was also discovered at the airport, before it was triggered.

Who are the terrorists, where are they coming from, and why is it difficult for many European countries to share information with authorities, about them?

We’ll ask Michael Kenney, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of International Affairs, at the University of Pittsburgh’s Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies – and Colin Clarke, Ph.D. – Associate Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation’s Pittsburgh campus, who is also affiliated with the Ridgway Center.

Please join Stacy Smith and David Shribman, for this important broadcast – Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m., on the “KD/PG Sunday Edition” – right after CBS’ “Face the Nation”, on KDKA-TV.

Pennsylvania Newsmakers

WGAL Channel 8 (Harrisburg and Lancaster) Sunday, March 27th at 11:30 AM

WBPH (Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia) Monday, March 28th at 8:30 PM

WKBS 47 (Altoona) Saturday, April 2nd at 9:30 AM

WPCB 40 (Pittsburgh) Saturday, April 2nd at 9:30 AM

This week’s Pennsylvania Newsmakers features John Micek, Editorial Page Editor for Patriot News/PennLive, who discusses the state elections, and the end of the budget impasse. Then, joining host Terry Madonna is Marian K. Schneider, Deputy Secretary for Elections and Administration, for a discussion of her department’s initiatives to celebrate women in government during Women’s History Month, and an update on voter registration. 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:

On this Easter broadcast – Craig Davis – President & CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH (the former Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau), joins Jon, to talk about a banner year for tourism in Pittsburgh (2015), anticipation of more tourism revenue, this year – especially, during the U.S. Open—at Oakmont Country Club, and why VisitPITTSBURGH supports an increase in the area’s hotel room tax – which helps to fund tourism activity, as well as the Pittsburgh Film Office.

Then, how a locally-based, veterans’ publication – “G.I. Jobs” – is helping to match returning military veterans with employment and economic opportunity. Daniel Nichols – Chief Product Officer for Victory Media – publisher of “G.I. Jobs” – talks with Jon Delano, about the “Top 25 Hot Jobs for Veterans” in the Pittsburgh area.

And – we’ll preview the “Inclusive Voices” luncheon at the Fairmont Pittsburgh – on April 8th – benefiting the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE). The organization helps to support more than 300-non-profit groups in the Pittsburgh area, serving the African-American and neglected communities, with human services. Guests, at this event, are given the opportunity to interact with some of this area’s most prominent policymakers and business leaders.

Jon’s guests include Lucille E. Dabney – PACE’s Executive Director – and Claudette Lewis – Chairperson of the organization’s board of commissioners.

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