Guest experts discuss local and national issues as they take your questions. During the 60-minute program, we will take phone calls, emails, and questions via Twitter. WPSU-TV gives the audience an opportunity to help shape the content with this monthly call-in program.
As more states legalize recreational marijuana, will Pennsylvania follow suit? We'll talk with a panel of guests to discuss the pros and cons of marijuana legalization.
You can join the conversation. Call 1-800-543-8242 during the show, or email connect@wpsu.org. You can also join the discussion on twitter. Find us under the address @WPSU and use #WPSUConversations.
Cooking at home has taken on a whole new life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay-at-home orders and self-quarantining have left millions of people not just with spare time to cook, but a necessity to cook at home. How have our attitudes towards cooking and food changed over the last year? How has it affected where we get our food and our local restaurants? And what kind of cooking trends are likely to remain in a post-pandemic world? Continue »
Gardening is more popular than ever. And it's no surprise. At a time when you're looking for something enjoyable to do that's close to home, gardening is a great choice. We'll talk with Penn State Extension educators Tom Butzler and Tom Ford, on what we can do this spring with our gardens. Continue »
As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed in Pennsylvania and across the country, there are still questions and concerns. How effective are the vaccines? Can someone transmit the virus even after getting vaccinated? When will things return to "normal"? Continue »
Do you have questions about your pet? Or maybe you’re thinking of adopting one. We talk about all things pets with veterinarians Fred Metzger and Debra Smart. Continue »
How do children grieve? Is it different from the way adults grieve? And how does grieving change as children grow? Our panel answers these questions and more. Continue »
WPSU's Anne Danahy talks with the Director of the Franklin and Marshall College Poll, Terry Madonna, and Penn State Political Scientist Candis Watts Smith about the 2020 election. How will the use of mail-in voting and drop boxes affect the election? How are opinions being influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic? And, what issues are important to Pennsylvania voters? Continue »
We answer your questions on the COVID-19 pandemic. We cover topics suchas as how much longer the pandemic willlast, when we will get a vaccine, how havepeople of color been disproportionately impacted, and more. Continue »
Is there any “right” way to grieve? WPSU Speaking Grief producer Lindsey Fenton and guests will answer this question and more. Continue »
It’s growing season, and during this time many of you are turning to gardening as a hobby to enjoy at home and as a way to stock your kitchens. You'll get tips on growing fruits and vegetables, canning for winter, making the most of small spaces, and more! Continue »
What are the latest forecasts for our changing climate? Are there solutions that can reverse current trends? Our panel answers these questions and more. Continue »
News on vaping is increasingly making the headlines as new studies are showing adverse health effects related to the habit. But what is vaping exactly? Can it be safer than smoking cigarettes? And how is it regulated? Also, is there any connection between vaping and the opioid crisis? Continue »
Local veterinarians answer questions about your pets, from proper diet and exercise to the physical and mental benefits of adding a pet to your family. Continue »
What worked in your garden this season? Where could you have used a little expert advice? Tune in to discuss these questions and make a to-do list for winter. Continue »
Experts discuss your pet-related questions, including proper diet and exercise, to the physical and mental benefits of adding a pet to your family. Continue »
Drawing on the organizing craze inspired by Marie Kondo, we take a look at other aspects of organizing such as nutrition, health, and finance. Continue »
Waking up the garden to a new growing season is about more than soil and seedlings. Spring is a pick-me-up for the home gardener as well. On this Spring 2019 edition of Get Your Garden On!, we discuss preparing your garden for the summer with Penn State Extension educators Tom Ford and John Esslinger. Continue »
Host Bill Hallman leads a discussion on gardening with Penn State gardening experts Tom Butzler, John Esslinger, and Justin Wheeler. Continue »
What does it mean to age in place? What care options are available? How do you make a home elder-friendly? Our guests provide answers to these questions and more. Continue »
Our panel has a conversation about parenting and children, answering viewer questions and providing information on where parents can turn for good advice. Continue »
Our panel of experts discuss what leads to Seasonal Affective Disorder and methods for treating it. They also talk about ways to stay healthy and active during the winter months. Continue »
Our guests discuss ways to prevent gaining that dreaded winter weight. We’ll also get their nutrition tips for eating healthy in the new year. They also take viewer questions. Continue »
We explore the human impact of the opioid epidemic by talking to guests who have been personally affected by addiction. We’ll also talk about Pennsylvania’s $20 million effort to address it. Continue »
As the seasons change and the temperature drops, we become more susceptible to seasonal bugs and other illnesses. Doctors from local healthcare providers explain how to stay healthy heading into winter and what symptoms look like for more common viruses at this time of year. Continue »
It's fall. That means it's time to think about what worked in your garden this season...and where you could have used a little expert advice. Our guests discuss the growing season, plus we'll get their post-season to-do lists. Continue »
Following the premier of A Time to Heal, the WPSU community was invited to participate in a live broadcast discussion about the documentary and memories and thoughts about how the Vietnam War redefined American attitudes and pop culture. Continue »
Waking up the garden to a new growing season is about more than soil and seedlings...spring is a pick-me-up for the home gardener as well. Penn State Extension specialists and a master gardener join us to share their tips for the best growing season ever. They also take viewer questions. Continue »
President Trump has ordered an about-face on U.S. energy policy, walking back Obama-era policies aimed at curbing emissions and preparing the United States for the impacts of climate change. Will that stop the clean energy transition now underway—and what’s at stake? Continue »
Our expert panel discusses the social, economic and security consequences of legal and illegal immigration to the United States. They also take viewer questions. Continue »
Our panel of experts discuss the latest techniques for developing resilience and keeping you on track toward your goals. They also take your questions. Continue »
Why aren’t more Americans demanding action on climate change, despite the overwhelming evidence? And what’s at stake? Continue »
Experts say every community in Pennsylvania has a heroin problem. Recent reports place some of the blame on easy access to prescription painkillers, gateway drugs for many users. What can we do about Pennsylvania’s heroin epidemic? Our experts will discuss causes and solutions. Continue »
WPSU's Patty Satalia and guest experts discuss ways to prevent teenage depression, and what actions to take if you recognize it. Continue »
amatic, surreal, unprecedented…those are just a few of the words that describe the 2016 election season. With election day less than two weeks away, all eyes are on Pennsylvania. Tonight, our panel of political analysts will dissect the evolving issues—and what they might mean for the future of our democracy. Continue »
Culture & Society|News & Public Affairs|Politics
Patty Satalia and guest experts share what they've encountered this growing season, and provide a checklist of garden chores to do before the chilly weather kicks in. They also take viewer questions. Continue »
With summer just around the corner, so are the chores and checklists for home gardeners. Penn State Extension specialists, John Esslinger and Tom Butzler, join us to share their tips for a successful and enjoyable growing season. Continue »
Home & How-To|Science & Nature
Patty Satalia and expert guests discuss public perception of GMOs and the role of technology in farming. Continue »
Patty Satalia and guests discuss what caused the state budget impasse, its impact on schools and nonprofits, and what it means for future budget negotiations. Continue »
News & Public Affairs|Politics
Patty Satalia and guest experts discuss suicide, its stigma, effects, and effective prevention. Continue »
Culture & Society|Health|News & Public Affairs
Patty Satalia and guest experts discuss the heroin crisis, what led to this deadly health problem, plus prevention and treatment. Continue »
Culture & Society|Health|News & Public Affairs
Roughly one in eight couples has trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. Fertility issues can be emotionally and financially devastating. When should couples seek help? And how successful are today's interventions? Our experts will discuss common causes of infertility, plus ways to improve and protect fertility. Continue »
Prostate cancer is one of the two most common cancers among men-- one in seven males will be diagnosed within their lifetime. Despite its prevalence, treatment options vary widely based on the particulars of each case. How do you know what’s right for you? Continue »
WPSU's Patty Satalia and guest experts Tom Butzler and John Esslinger discuss how to best prepare your garden for winter, how to get a jump-start on spring planting and what new invasive species you should be on the lookout for. Continue »
Home & How-To|Science & Nature
As springs turns into summer and everything is in bloom, it’s might be tempting to sit back and smell the roses, but the coming months pose a critical time for gardeners. WPSU's Lindsey Whissel and guests Tom Butzler and John Esslinger discuss how you can best protect your plants and help your garden thrive. Continue »
Home & How-To|Science & Nature
Americans are living longer than ever before. Who will take care of those who can no longer care for themselves? Patty Satalia and guest experts take viewer questions about the emotional, health, and financial challenges that many caregivers face every day. Continue »
According to recent research, nearly half of American jobs today could be automated in a decade or two. What jobs will the robots take? What does this mean for higher education? On the next Conversations LIVE, Patty Satalia and guests take your questions about the future of jobs and education. Continue »
Education|News & Public Affairs
Patty Satalia and guests take viewer questions about how to prevent, detect and treat childhood cancer. Continue »
According to a recent report, we place too much emphasis on a college education as the single pathway to success. Some say that career and vocational training can also lead to a middle class paycheck. How can we help students find the right educational experience for them? Continue »
WPSU's Patty Satalia and guest experts examine the growing pains surrounding wind energy and take view questions. Continue »
News & Public Affairs|Technology
WPSU's Patty Satalia and guest experts talk about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of lung cancer, and take viewer questions. Continue »
Patty Satalia and guest experts will look at the return of preventable diseases—whooping cough, malaria, and tuberculosis. Continue »
For archived episodes of Conversations Live, visit our YouTube channel.
