TalkErie.com - The Joel Natalie Show - Erie Pennsylvania Daily Podcast

The Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook joined us Tuesday to review the preliminary statistics regarding investigated deaths his office handled in 2023, including the highest number of homicides in 50 years.

Prior to her appearance at the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming joined Joel for an exclusive interview. We discussed her opposition to former President Trump, the January 6th committee she co-chaired, and this moment in our political discourse.

Erie Regional Airport Authority/Erie International Airport Executive Director Derek Martin returned to our studio to share about the addition of Tampa as a seasonal destination from Erie beginning in January 2025. The announcement comes before the well-received flights to Orlando begin next month.

Our guest on a Fun Friday was Chris Sirianni, the owner of The Brewerie at Union Station. They once again are hosting their popular haunted history tours of the nearly 100 year old train station in downtown Erie.

On Tuesday, we shared the stories of young teachers in the Erie School District and their views on school climate, parental involvement, and the realities of the teaching profession. With us was:

• Erie Education Association President Mary Theuerkauf

• PSEA Regional Field Director Marcus Schlegel

• EPS Speech Pathologist Jill Nolan

• Strong Vincent Middle School Instructional Support Teacher Carrie Rugh-Grove

• East Middle School Special Education Teachers Kathrine Mulokey & Jessica Quadri