Battleground Politics With Lauren Mayk

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From voters to politicians, NBC10's Lauren Mayk explores the dynamics and decisions happening in one of the country’s key political battlegrounds - Pennsylvania - along with New Jersey and Delaware.

  1. Aug 10

    Interior Secretary Doug Burgum talks gas prices, data centers, slavery exhibit and more

    Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited the Energy Transfer Marcus Hook Terminal on Aug. 7, 2026. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Interior Secretary Burgum about energy, gas prices as well as the Trump administration’s approach to data centers, changes to the President's House slavery exhibit, and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. 0:00 – Intro 1:00 -- Energy and gas prices in the U.S. 3:52 -- Trump administration and data centers 7:09 -- Reasoning for changes to the President's House slavery exhibit 11:00 -- Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool modifications and charges 12:53 -- Relationship with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Aug 3

    Philly Sanitation Commissioner, Councilmember talk city waste contract

    The City of Philadelphia is in negotiations with waste management company Reworld, which operates an incinerator in Chester. Philadelphia's waste disposal process has been a source of debate, and City Council is expected to vote on the contract when it returns in September. Philadelphia's Sanitation Commissioner Crystal Jacobs Shipman and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier discuss the implications of the waste incineration contract, and what’s next. Here's a full breakdown of the episode:   0:08 – Trash incinerator in Chester   0:58 -- Philadelphia Sanitation Commissioner Crystal Jacobs Shipman on Philadelphia waste contract 2:09 – Waste management contract with Reworld   4:37 – Contract timing 5:34 -- Environmental considerations in Philadelphia's bid process 6:30 -- Travel considerations in Philadelphia's waste management strategies 7:06 -- Response to criticisms of environmental impact of incineration 9:00 -- If incinerator were located in Philadelphia County rather than Chester County 10:09 -- Reworld procedural violations 12:21 -- Former Mayor Jim Kenney's zero waste by 2035 plan 14:05 -- Reducing reliance on waste energy and landfilling 16:43 -- Councilmember Jamie Gauthier on city contract for incinerating waste 18:22 -- Stop Trashing Our Air Act and garnering support to vote down incineration contract 20:43 -- Response to Commissioner Shipman's plan to reduce amount of waste incinerated over contract period 22:37 -- Meaning of asthma capital 24:40 -- Actions to reduce waste and improve recycling in Philadelphia 26:15 -- Mayor Parker re-election and policies on waste management 28:52 – Response from Reworld  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Aug 1

    Pa. Democrats, Republicans make their push 100 days before midterms

    With the midterm elections less than 100 days away, both Democrats and Republicans are making their preparations. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk looks at the push from both parties in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District in the latest episode of Battleground Politics. Here's a full breakdown of the episode:   0:25 -- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Democrats' affordability pitch 1:57 -- Former U.S. Representative Susan Wild on running in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District 6:10 -- Former Rep. Susan Wild on Democratic House candidate Bob Brooks 7:37 -- U.S. House of Representatives candidate Bob Brooks on representing and supporting the working class 9:16 -- Q&A what would Democrats do to make things more affordable if voters elect them?   10:34 -- Governor Josh Shapiro on Bob Brooks voting to reverse Medicaid cuts 11:18 -- Representative Ryan Mackenzie on legislation passed during term 12:09 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie on bipartisan housing bill in Congress 13:23 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie responds to Democrats affordability pitch 14:22 -- Lehigh University Professor Christopher Borick on Hakeem Jeffries' appearance in the Lehigh Valley 15:44 -- Christopher Borick on the Democratic party's campaign branding Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Jul 17

    Pa. Rep. Jordan Harris and Sen. Joe Picozzi speak on 2026-27 Pa. state budget

    Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania's 2026-2027 budget into law on Sunday, July 12 after both chambers of the legislature passed it. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with Pa. Rep. Jordan Harris, the House appropriations chair, as well as Sen. Joe Picozzi about what this year’s budget includes and the work that went into passing it.   Here's a full breakdown:   0:44 -- Head of Philabundance Loree Jones-Brown and SNAP cards 2:30 -- Rep. Jordan Harris on passing budget 3:30 -- Negotiations for the budget 4:05 -- Education funding for Philadelphia 9:00 -- Difficulties faced in passing budget 10:30 -- SNAP benefits 11:49 -- Skill games regulations and taxes 14:55 -- Mass transit and SEPTA funding   17:32 -- Data centers and new requirements 19:22 -- Sen. Joe Picozzi and passing budget on time 21:08 -- Conversations on education funding 22:12 -- Transition to chip SNAP cards   23:58 -- Money towards retiree pensions 24:50 -- Understanding impacts of budget on Pennsylvanians 25:35 -- Debate over size of budget 26:46 -- Skill games not included in budget 29:10 -- Adult use of marijuana in Pennsylvania:   29:32 -- Data centers in Pennsylvania:   30:22 -- Long-term planning for transit and SEPTA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jun 19

    How a meeting among Philly Democrats impacts the future of the party

    Philadelphia Democrats recently met at their party headquarters for a meeting that occurs every four years. These meetings have a long-lasting impact on both a local and national level. This year’s meeting occurred amid talks of what the future of the Democratic party looks like as well as what roles progressives – who recently notched big wins in Philadelphia – will play. The ward leaders also re-elected longtime chairman Bob Brady for another four years. Recently, District Attorney Larry Krasner suggested Brady should step down after 40 years in the role. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Brady as well as Democratic ward leaders Will Gross and newly elected First Vice Chair Sharon Vaughn.   Here’s a breakdown of the episode:   :00-Intro   2:00 – Interview with Chairman Bob Brady   5:23 – Interview with 2nd Ward Leader Will Gross   8:00 – Interview with First Vice  Chair Sharon Vaughn  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jun 11

    RNC Chair Joe Gruters talks midterm elections and more during Philly visit

    Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters recently visited Philadelphia. During his visit, he spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the midterm elections, Pennsylvania and more. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :00 – Intro 1:12 – What Republicans are doing in Pennsylvania 1:42 – GOP strategy amid low approval ratings for Trump 3:02 – Higher gas prices and voters 5:50 – Where in Pennsylvania Gruters would want Trump to campaign 6:50 – Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Bucks County 8:09 –NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and transparency 9:37 – NJ Rep. Jeff Van Drew 11:30 – California voting 12:25 – Voting by mail 14:05 – Pennsylvania governor’s race 15:26 – Thoughts on Sen. John Fetterman 16:50 – Whether or not there will be a GOP midterm convention in Pennsylvania   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jun 5

    DA Larry Krasner talks progressive movement, changes he’d like to see

    Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner recently urged Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair Bob Brady to step aside though Brady told NBC10’s Lauren Mayk he’s planning to run for another term. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Krasner speaks with Lauren about the progressive movement, changes he’d like to see in Philadelphia and his own future.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jun 1

    Bob Brady plans to run again to lead Philly Dems, eyes changes

    Longtime Philadelphia Democratic chair Bob Brady says that he plans to run again but this could be his last term. NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk has more in this edition of Battleground Politics.        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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From voters to politicians, NBC10's Lauren Mayk explores the dynamics and decisions happening in one of the country’s key political battlegrounds - Pennsylvania - along with New Jersey and Delaware.

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  • Creator
    NBC Philadelphia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © NBC Philadelphia