What A Week!

WHAT A WEEK! PODCAST
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-a-week-podcast/subscribe What A Week! is a weekly podcast recorded in Northeastern Pennsylvania focusing on local, national, and personal topics with a wide range of guests.

  1. Aug 14

    Ep. 109: Dr. William Dempsey– Family Medicine, Faith, Fatherhood & Healing NEPA from the Front Lines

    In Episode 109 of What A Week!, longtime Northeast Pennsylvania family physician Dr. William Dempsey sits down for a wide-ranging conversation on medicine, family, and community. A University of Scranton grad and board-certified family doctor with more than four decades of experience, Dempsey serves as medical director of The Wright Center’s Clarks Summit practice and chief population health value-based care officer. He’s also a Pennsylvania Medical Society trustee, educator in the family medicine residency, and a physician who’s treated everything from everyday primary care to substance use disorder. Mark and Dr. Dempsey dig into the realities of practicing medicine in NEPA, the challenges of whole-person care, the opioid crisis, what it means to raise a large family while serving patients, and the deeper questions of faith, purpose, and healing that run through both medicine and life. Honest, grounded, and full of local insight.A strong episode for anyone who cares about healthcare, family, and Northeast Pennsylvania.

    Ep. 109: Dr. William Dempsey– Family Medicine, Faith, Fatherhood & Healing NEPA from the Front Lines

  2. Jul 31

    Ep. 108: Across the Aisle in Scranton – Chris Kelly on Data Centers & Common Ground

    Chris Kelly and I don’t see the world the same way. We’ve been on opposite sides of more than a few issues over the years. That’s exactly why this conversation needed to happen.In a country (and a region) that keeps hardening into tribes, too many people have stopped talking to anyone who doesn’t already agree with them. This episode is a deliberate refusal of that habit.Chris Kelly, longtime columnist and muckraker at the Scranton Times-Tribune, sits down with me to talk about the data center explosion hitting Northeastern Pennsylvania — the land, the power, the water, the noise, the political pressure, and the people who feel like they’re watching their home get auctioned off in real time.We don’t land in the same place on every point. But we do share something more important: a deep concern for this place and the people who actually live here.This episode isn’t about winning an argument. It’s about modeling something that’s becoming rare — two people from different corners of the ideological map sitting down, talking straight, and looking for the ground they still share.Because if we can’t do that, we’re finished.

    Ep. 108: Across the Aisle in Scranton – Chris Kelly on Data Centers & Common Ground

  3. Jul 26

    Ep. 107: Shane Repasky Returns – Water Memory, Biofields, Ancient Control Systems & the Real Reset

    Shane Repasky is back on What A Week! Podcast for a deep, unfiltered conversation that goes way beyond the surface.The NEPA carpenter who first woke up during COVID returns to unpack the ancient roots of modern control systems — from Mesopotamian deities and the god “El,” to water memory, structured water, toroidal biofields, frequencies, and how technology (including 5G and algorithms) is being used to isolate and manage humanity.Shane and Mark dive into:• How COVID cracked open the door for deeper questioning• Etymology, mystery schools, and the dual nature of reality• Water as memory and the role of light/photons• Biofields, social distancing, and AI identification• Ancient ages, elites, and the long game of control• Why “experts,” education, and institutions condition us away from self-knowledgeThis one gets dense, spiritual, and highly technical at times — but Shane breaks it down in a way that regular people can follow. No politics. No religion. Just raw exploration of what’s been hidden in plain sight for ages.If Episode 97 introduced you to Shane, this is the next level.Watch, listen, and decide for yourself.#WhatAWeekPodcast #ShaneRepasky #TruthSeeking #Awakening #Frequencies #AncientKnowledge #NEPA

    Ep. 107: Shane Repasky Returns – Water Memory, Biofields, Ancient Control Systems & the Real Reset

  4. Jul 12

    EP 106 - Walter Griffith: Luzerne Anti-Discrimination Ordinance & Referendum Fight

    On this episode of What A Week! NEPA, Mark talks with Walter Griffith — former Luzerne County Controller, auto mechanic, and government watchdog — about the explosive battle over Ordinance 202611, the sweeping anti-discrimination law passed by the 8-3 Luzerne County Council.Walter explains how this imported boilerplate ordinance (pushed via groups like Action Together) adds expansive "protected classes" like source of income, gender identity, perceived gender expression, weight, height, dreadlocks, and more. It creates a county Human Relations Commission with judge-jury-executioner power, threatening small businesses, landlords, banks, churches, schools, and individual freedoms with complaints, fines, and costly litigation.They cover:The citizen petition drive (1% to postpone, 10% to force a referendum)Massive outside funding in local racesDoxing of petition signers by Councilman Chris Bellows and resulting intimidationHome rule government issues, appointed executives, and lack of accountabilityWhy everyday NEPA residents must get involved to push back against overreachA powerful call to action on local resistance to ideological agendas. If you're in Luzerne County, check Citizens Alliance on Facebook for petition locations or contact Walter.🎙️ Share with anyone who values property rights, free speech, and limited government.#WhatAWeekNEPA #LuzerneCounty #Referendum #GovernmentOverreach

    EP 106 - Walter Griffith: Luzerne Anti-Discrimination Ordinance & Referendum Fight

  5. Jun 12

    Episode 105: Bringing the play “1776” to Life with Paige Balitski & Max Roche of Diva Productions

    In this special episode of What A Week!, we sit down with Paige Balitski of Diva Productions and music director/actor Max Roche to discuss their upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776. Northeast Pennsylvania’s only America250PA SemiQuin Grants-supported production, this show brings the debates, sacrifices, humor, and humanity surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the stage as part of the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.Paige and Max share behind-the-scenes insights into mounting this ambitious production in collaboration with Actors Circle at Providence Playhouse, the challenges and joys of performing at the West Scranton Intermediate School Auditorium, and what audiences can expect from this patriotic and entertaining classic featuring music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone.Performance Dates:June 19, 20, 21 & June 25, 26, 27, 28, 2026Location:West Scranton Intermediate School Auditorium1401 Fellows Street, Scranton, PA 18504Show Times:• Thursday (6/25), Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM• Sundays at 2:00 PMTickets:• Adults: $25• Students, Seniors, Veterans & Children: $15Get Tickets Here:ticketscandy.com/e/1776-the-musical-18078For More Information:(570) 209-7766 | (570) 430-7479divatheater@comcast.net | scapemay2@aol.comDon’t miss this opportunity to experience history, music, and theater right here in Scranton! Support local arts and celebrate America’s semiquincentennial with 1776. 🇺🇸

    Episode 105: Bringing the play “1776” to Life with Paige Balitski & Max Roche of Diva Productions

  6. May 7

    Ep 104: Jamie Walsh & Tyler Myers – Fighting PA Data Center Invasion & Wild Campaign Accusations

    In Episode 104 of What a Week!, Pennsylvania State Rep. Jamie Walsh and State Senate candidate Tyler Myers sit down with Mark for a powerful, no-holds-barred discussion on the aggressive data center expansion threatening rural Northeast PA.They break down House Bill 952 — the 2021 sales & use tax exemption that opened the floodgates — and how it’s driving massive electricity, water, and land demands in small communities across Luzerne, Lackawanna, Pike, and Wyoming Counties. Jamie details the four major bills he’s introduced to fight back: repealing the tax break, a local moratorium, the Data Center Transparency Act, Ratepayer Protection Act, and strong zoning reforms including 2,500 ft setbacks.Tyler shares what voters are saying on the campaign trail and his pledge to protect residents if elected. They also address the ugly side of politics, including a shocking attack ad attempting to link Tyler to a murder through a distant donor.Honest talk on property rights, skyrocketing utility costs, loss of local control, and putting Pennsylvania families first.If you care about your community, property values, and stopping corporate overreach — watch this now.#DataCentersPA #JamieWalsh #TylerMyers #NEPA #PennsylvaniaPolitics #WhatAWeekPodcast

    Ep 104: Jamie Walsh & Tyler Myers – Fighting PA Data Center Invasion & Wild Campaign Accusations

  7. May 6

    Ep 103: TJ Fitzgerald – Super Bowl Rant, Immigration & Assimilation Truth

    In this raw Episode 103 of What a Week!, Mark talks with TJ Fitzgerald of NEPA Republicans about his viral Super Bowl outburst at Spanish-speaking crowds during the halftime show.TJ unpacks the moment (booze, Bad Bunny comments, cultural frustration), his strong views on assimilation, English as a common language, illegal immigration, job impacts, and preserving the American melting pot. Honest, unfiltered talk from Northeast PA on identity, policy, free speech, and what real resilience looks like today.Whether you agree or not, this is straight talk without the polish.Subscribe for more local & national deep dives with guests who don’t hold back. What a Week!#NEPARepublicans #Immigration #Assimilation #SuperBowl #WhatAWeekPodcast

    Ep 103: TJ Fitzgerald – Super Bowl Rant, Immigration & Assimilation Truth

  8. Apr 27

    Ep 102: Frank Scavo Unfiltered on J6, Election Integrity & Taking Back the GOP

    Frank Scavo — former Old Forge School Director, January 6 participant, and one of the most outspoken conservatives in NEPA — returns to the show for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation. In this wide-ranging episode, Frank opens up about why he organized buses and traveled to Washington D.C. on January 6, driven by deep concerns over election integrity in Pennsylvania, including issues with late ballots and actions by Secretary of State Catherine Boockvar. He shares his firsthand experience inside the Capitol that day, the intense media coverage that followed, and the personal toll of his misdemeanor conviction for "parading" — which resulted in 60 days in federal prison. Frank doesn’t hold back as he discusses what he calls the “lying, racketeering, collusion, conspiratorial media narrative,” how it shapes public perception, and why he believes it prevents honest conversations about government accountability. The conversation also dives into skyrocketing taxes, government waste, the push for data centers in Northeast Pennsylvania, threats to Social Security, illegal immigration, and the failures of both major parties. Looking ahead, Frank talks about his plans to run for the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee and as Chairman of the Lackawanna County GOP, with the goal of reforming the party from within, building a stronger bench of candidates, and focusing on real results for the people. This is a raw, unfiltered discussion on politics, media bias, personal sacrifice, and what genuine representation should look like from someone who has lived through the consequences of standing up for what he believes. What stood out most to you in Frank’s story? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #WhatAWeekPodcast #FrankScavo #January6 #J6 #ElectionIntegrity #NEPA #PennsylvaniaPolitics #GOP #MediaBias

    Ep 102: Frank Scavo Unfiltered on J6, Election Integrity & Taking Back the GOP
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    2021 - 2026
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