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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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- 1 weeks ago22 min
Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton on data centers, skill games and more
On Sept. 9, 2026, members of the Pennsylvania House met at Congress Hall in Philadelphia’s Old City to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the adoption of the Pennsylvania constitution. Before the historic session, House Speaker Joanna McClinton spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the upcoming Pennsylvania election, the future of data centers, transit funding and skill games in the latest episode of Battleground Politics.Here’s a full breakdown of the episode::00 – Intro:51 – A historic session in Philly2:36 – Childhood dreams and career goals3:18 – Making history as the first Black female Pa. house speaker5:21 – The current state of the country7:00 – Voters who are concerned over Pa. being pushed more to the left10:07 – AI and data centers12:12 – Tax breaks and data center developers13:36 – Unions, data centers and communities15:00 – Transit funding16:15 – Skill games18:40 – Functionality and division in Harrisburg20:12 – McClinton’s approach as Pa. House Speaker21:10 – Future plans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago17 min
Johnny Doc's attorney talks about securing commutation from White House
The attorney for John Dougherty, also known as "Johnny Doc," confirmed with NBC10 that the former IBEW Local 98 business manager has been released from prison. The update comes one day after attorney George Bochetto told NBC10's Lauren Mayk that President Donald Trump shortened Dougherty's sentence by signing a commutation on Thursday, Sept. 3. Bochetto sat down with Lauren in the latest episode 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.
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Philly superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington talks about what he hopes to see this year
As the 2026-2027 school year began in the School District of Philadelphia, NBC10 Political Reporter Lauren Mayk sat down with the man in charge of Philadelphia schools, Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington. They talked about what Watlington hopes to see this year, how long it’s going to take to deal with an asbestos issue at Kensington High School and the district’s Facilities Plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago29 min
Philly managing director Carlton Williams talks new role
In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with Philadelphia’s new managing director Carlton Williams. Williams has held multiple jobs in Philadelphia under multiple administrations, including L&I and the Office of Clean and Green. He speaks with Lauren about his new role, how he handled another big job in the spotlight and what’s currently on his plate. Here's a full breakdown of the episode: :00 - Intro 1:02 – Williams’ approach to his new role 2:48 – How Williams will differ from previous managing director Adam Thiel 5:09 – Adjusting to a new role 7:33 – Williams reflects on his time leading L&I 10:58 – Aftermath of deadly Grays Ferry garage collapse 12:21 – Changes to L&I 12:53 – Philly streets and potholes 15:46 – Next steps for Kensington 19:00 – Sanitation contract negotiations 23:19 – ICE Out Philly 24:55 – Finding new leader of Office of Clean and Green 26:28 – What Williams will oversee 27:10 -- Whether Williams would ever run for office Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago16 min
How will Gov. Shapiro's data center executive order work?
Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed an executive order placing what he described as the most stringent requirements on data center development in the country. But how will the new guidelines work? In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk discussed the order and its expected impact on data centers with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Jessica Shirley Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: :00 – Gov. Josh Shapiro on data centers 1:54 – Response to Gov. Shapiro’s executive order 3:08 – How new permit process will impact the pace of data center development 4:06 – How order requirements impact data centers that already have environmental permits 6:27 – Backing local decisions on data centers 7:58 – Whether or not Gov. Shapiro has a final say on data center projects 8:50 – Speculative data center projects 10:35 – Environmental requirements for Pennsylvania data centers 12:21 – Protecting consumers from higher costs 13:19 – NDAs and data centers 14:23 – Data centers and state tax incentives 15:19 – Data Center Coalition’s response to executive order Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Aug 10, 202614 min
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.
- Aug 3, 202630 min
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.
- Aug 1, 202618 min
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. 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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