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The Wall Between Us - The PoliChicks Take On Immigration

As the federal shutdown and battle over a border wall rage on, PA PoliChicks take a hard look at both sides of the political and human debate while talking to a Honduran DREAMER living in Lancaster, PA who awaits her fate as an undocumented (illegal?) immigrant.

Testing Your Faith - Catholic Clergy Abuse Scandal

Flora Posteraro and Nell McCormack Abom pull no punches in this episode of PA PoliChicks as they take on the Catholic Church in the wake of the clergy child sexual abuse scandal that has shaken the Church and its followers to the core.

"Testing Your Faith” is a hard-hitting, must-hear episode for disillusioned Catholics and anyone who demands justice for the child victims of pedophile priests and the church leaders who covered it up.

This episode features special guest Reverend John Trigilio, Ph.D., Director of Faith Formation at Mount Saint Mary’s University Seminary. Rev. Trigilio is responsible for developing the character and caliber of the next generation of clergy during the Church’s most challenging period in modern times.

The PoliChicks ask the tough questions in this honest conversation that exposes the crimes and weaknesses of men who have been entrusted with the well-being of our youth while also seeking a path forward for the faithful.

As life-long Catholics who are first and foremost mothers, Flora and Nell bring fresh authenticity to the conversation and contemplate the future of their faith and place within the Church.

"This scandal is tearing me up inside. I am heartbroken for these children who were sexually abused by priests. Like millions of other Catholics, I am struggling to support an organization that protects pedophiles," said Posteraro.

“There has been almost a complete absence of mercy and justice by the Catholic Church for children’s lives throughout this horrific series of crimes and cover-ups. As Catholics, we must demand accountability and zero tolerance for predator priests and any maltreatment of children,” Abom noted.

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The Grief of Dealing with Grief

Death is a part of life but it can be a taboo topic no one wants to talk about.

Flora Posteraro and Nell McCormack Abom share their own pain of losing their parents.

They also talk to a mom who lost a daughter at the age of 19 and why someone struggling with grief needs support more than ever after the funeral. Don't miss this uplifting conversation about death!

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Happy New Year! A Look Back and a Look Ahead!

Happy New Year and here's to 2019!!!!  What a year it has been.  Flora Posteraro and Nell McCormack Abom reflect on the last year.  They also talk to Maria Pujols, Life Coach, about how to make positive changes in the new year "and" make them last past February!

 

Surviving the Holidays with the PA PoliChicks!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  It can also be the most difficult time of the year!  Flora Posteraro and Nell McCormack Abom open up and get personal about conflicts in their own families.  An expert shares advice on how to keep the peace and keep the holidays full of joy and laughter!

 

Generation Z! What Makes Them Tick and Thrive?

Generation Z – They’re 60 million strong and entering the workforce. People born between 1996-2011 make up this newest demographic group. Also known as Gen Tech, Gen Wii, and Digital Natives, many Gen Zers were babies during 9/11 and grew up post-The Great Recession.

How did those events shape their views of security, money, investing, and job-seeking? And why is it so important for companies to recruit and retain employees from this digitally-savvy generation?

 

Conquering College or Not!

College is a big decision – but is it for everyone?  With 3 kids in college between the 2 of them, the PA PoliChicks share their personal stories.  Plus, they seek expert advice from PHEAA – the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency – on helping your kids make the best college choice, how to avoid huge student loan debt and how to decide “if” college is the right fit for your child.

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Meet PA’s Political Odd Couple, Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney.

PA PoliChicks Flora Posteraro and Nell McCormack Abom explore America’s toxic political environment and how we can put aside our differences to find common ground. Sound impossible? Consider that Alan used to chair the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee and T.J. once headed the PA Democratic State Committee.

 

PA PoliChicks - This is Us!

Award-winning journalists Flora Posteraro and Nell McCormack Abom team up to "hatch" a new podcast called, PA PoliChicks.

Friends for 30 years, the ladies take a refreshing and unfiltered look at life. They are willing to "chirp" about anything and everything. It's time to get real with PA PoliChicks.

Send your comments and topic ideas to PaPoliChicks@pennwatch.org.