
News Engine
Ed Pikulski
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association selected News Engine as the best podcast in Pennsylvania in 2022 and 2024. The podcast is a collection of interviews with people who have impacted Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Ed Pikulski is a broadcaster, photojournalist, editor, and former Director of Interactive Media for Times-Shamrock Communications.
You may have heard Ed on WARM, Rock 107, seen his photographs in The Scranton Times-Tribune, been one of his students at Marywood University, or visited one of the dozens of news and entertainment websites he managed, helped develop, and produced.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best News Engine episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to News Engine for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite News Engine episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

06/14/23 • 81 min
Carbondale native Earl Granville is a decorated Army veteran who served tours in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, famously losing his leg to a roadside bomb and his twin brother to suicide.
Earl joins the News Engine podcast to tell us about how he battles adversity and how he helps veterans and law enforcement, sharing insight into how his injury and the loss of his brother helped guide him toward the work he does today.
Earl shares the story of the loss of his leg in combat, his twin brother's suicide, and how those tragedies helped shape his life of service. When he's not competing in extreme and endurance events to promote well-being, Earl travels the country delivering his inspiring message of hope, wellness, and healthy ways to serve.
You can reach Earl at his Instagram handle @earlgranville or www.earlgranville.org.
You can also help any of the organizations Earl works with.
Operation Enduring Warrior www.enduringwarrior.org
Oscar Mike www.oscarmike.org
WarriorStrong www.WarriorStronginc.org
Achilles Freedom Team www.achillesinternational.org
Camp Freedom www.campfreedompa.org
Veterans Promise www.veteranspromisenepa.org
Valhalla Veterans Services www.valhallaveterans.com
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Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

Season 2 Promo
News Engine
06/10/22 • 0 min
Season 2 of News Engine starts in less than a week. Here's what you can expect.
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Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

NEPA High School Sports with Joby Fawcett
News Engine
10/13/21 • 32 min
We talk to Times-Tribune sports writer Joby Fawcett about his favorite sport, how NEPA athletes rank, advice for parents and athletes, what drives him nuts, and his storied rivalry with the Ismail brothers.
Visit Joby's high school sports Facebook page
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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Listen and subscribe on Spotify
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
- Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Spotify
Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

12/09/22 • 34 min
Newly elected state representative and former Scranton City Council President Kyle Donahue looks back on his days working for the city while he looks ahead to his position in Harrisburg representing the 113th legislative district.
Donahue talks about his accomplishments during his tenure on council and discusses one of his few regrets and some unfinished business the new council and mayor will have to address.
Representative Donahue dives into the Nay Aug pool project, what could have been done differently, and tells us if the state can help pay for a new swim complex. He also shares his thoughts on the Geisinger expansion near Nay Aug and how he plans to raise a young family while commuting to the state capitol.
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

11/15/22 • 31 min
Award-winning Scranton Times-Tribune journalist Borys Krawczeniuk breaks down what happened during the 2022 general election.
Borys talks about the Fetterman vs Oz race, transparency, and how things might have been different if Oz lost the primary election. We also discuss "tough hombre" Matt Cartwright, the ballot fiasco in Luzerne County, Trump's impact on the election, and what could happen in 2024.
We also ask Borys how Scranton City Council might change with the departure of Kyle Donahue, what he thinks happens with Mayor Paige Cognetti, and who might run for Lackawanna County Commissioner.
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You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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- Listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Spotify
Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

John Basalyga began building his name and reputation as a teenage roofer, eventually starting his own company and branching out into real estate development. John discusses how he got his start, describes the harrowing bidding process when he purchased the Steamtown Mall, updates us on the Scranton skyscraper project, and tells us if he has any interest in running for public office.
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You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
- Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Spotify
Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

11/01/22 • 37 min
Luzerne County native and three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning LA Times reporter Paul Pringle talks about investigative journalism and his new book, Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels.
The true-crime events that lead to the investigation into USC School of Medicine Dean Dr. Carmen Puliafito are a shocking tale of drugs, sex, corruption, and several failed systems.
Paul discusses the reporting process, the behind-the-scenes story of why his editors would not publish his story about crime and corruption at the University of Southern California, the future of journalism, and a potential Hollywood deal for 'Bad City.'
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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Listen and subscribe on Spotify
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
- Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Spotify
Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

On the Road with WNEP's Mike Stevens
News Engine
10/25/22 • 36 min
Mike Stevens spent over three decades traveling Pennsylvania's roads for his series of features and stories with everyday people. Mike joins the News Engine podcast to tell us some of his favorite stories, how he managed to do it and what he's been up to since he partially retired a few years ago.
Explore the "Stevens Says" collection of short essays and the Photo Link work Mike does.
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
- Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Spotify
Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

10/11/22 • 35 min
Thom Welby, Representative for the Pennsylvania 113th legislative district, has spent his promised one year in Harrisburg. Thom discusses his regrets, successes, take on partisan politics, hopes for fairer school funding, tax relief for senior citizens, his future plans for elected office, and his legacy.
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts
Listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts
Listen and subscribe on Spotify
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
- Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Google Podcasts
- Listen and subscribe on Spotify
Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!

Ernie Preate on his path from prosecuting historic Lackawanna County murder cases to prison reform
News Engine
04/14/23 • 64 min
Former Lackawanna County District Attorney and Pennsylvania Attorney General Ernie Preate joins the News Engine Podcast for an extensive interview that details his rise to the top of county and state politics, his stunning fall, and his desire to reform prisons he helped fill.
You can subscribe to the News Engine Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
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Contact News Engine: [email protected]
If you know someone who you'd like to hear on the News Engine podcast or would like to join us we'd love to hear your guest suggestions.
Visit the News Engine homepage for extra photos and reader comments.
Thanks for listening!
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FAQ
How many episodes does News Engine have?
News Engine currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does News Engine cover?
The podcast is about News, Local News, Media, Podcasts, Sports and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on News Engine?
The episode title 'Election wrap: Cartwright, Bognet, Fetterman, Oz, Trump, 2024, Scranton City Council and Mayor Cognetti' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on News Engine?
The average episode length on News Engine is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of News Engine released?
Episodes of News Engine are typically released every 7 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of News Engine?
The first episode of News Engine was released on Sep 23, 2021.
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