Talkin’ With Doyle

Latest Episodes:

Get the Budget Done – Talkin’ with Doyle – 10-28-25 Oct 28, 2025

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What is the hold up with the State Budget? How are the Federal and State Budget stalemates impacting Pennsylvanians? What do our citizens and students want to see in our communities?

Redistricting, Part II – Talkin’ with Doyle – 10-15-25 Oct 16, 2025

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Mike Heckman, Executive Director of the House State Government Committee, is back to give an in-depth look at redistricting – the process of drawing legislative maps. How the last redistricting cycle in PA has affected the way state government works, especially how the budget is – or is not – completed.

Budget Special – Talkin’ with Doyle – 10-9-25 Oct 09, 2025

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A special budget edition of Talkin’ with Doyle, from his office after a long session of appropriations talk – where do we stand on the state spending plan?

Budgets, Gun Violence, and Recovery – Talkin’ with Doyle – 10-2-25 Oct 02, 2025

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What should we do to address gun violence while preserving our rights? Also, September was recovery month – how to support those healing from addiction. And what is the hold-up with the state budget?

Addressing Political Violence – Talkin’ with Doyle – 9-25-25 Sep 25, 2025

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How do we address violence against our police, our political figures, and ourselves? We discuss the incident in York County where we lost 3 law enforcement officers; Also, the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, and how we need to preserve our ability to talk out our differences.

Gerrymandering and Redistricting – Talkin’ with Doyle – 8-12-25 Aug 12, 2025

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Guest Mike Heckman – Executive Director of the House State Government Committee for the Republican Caucus. How does redistricting work in PA? Have we been following the rules?

Ending Crime and Disorder on American Streets – Talkin’ with Doyle – 8-5-25 Aug 05, 2025

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How changes in treatment for substance abuse and mental illness affect Pennsylvania communities. What has happened since treatment options have been reduced?

Budget Delays, Women’s Sports – Talkin’ with Doyle – 7-10-25 Jul 10, 2025

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What is the hold up with the PA budget and what will break the logjam? Also on the agenda - Protecting women’s sports and the sanctity of our locker rooms.

Property Taxes and the Homestead Exemption – Talkin’ with Doyle – 6-25-25 Jun 25, 2025

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We need an education system that works and that we can afford. How property taxes fund our schools, and how the homestead exemption helps homeowners offset some of the costs. Should the exemptions cover all school property taxes?

Human Services and the State Budget – Talkin’ with Doyle – 6-20-25 Jun 20, 2025

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Human Services is one of the largest cost drivers in the state budget. What priorities should we be looking for as the spending plan is hammered out?