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Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR | November 1, 2024
Join Megan Frank every Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. for Insights with LehighValleyNews.com [http://lehighvalleynews.com/] on WLVR. This week she talks with Allentown reporter Jason Addy and East Penn reporter Jay Bradley.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Join Megan Frank every Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. for Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks for a campaign rally at PPL Center, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Allentown, Pa. Julia Demaree NikhinsonRepublican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at PPL Center, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Allentown, Pa. Julia Demaree NikhinsonFormer President Donald Trump takes the stage at the PPL Center during a Tuesday night rally in Allentown. Stephanie KasulkaInside the PPL Center during former President Donald Trump's rally on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Stephanie KasulkaInside the PPL Center during former President Donald Trump's rally on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Stephanie KasulkaInside the PPL Center during former President Donald Trump's rally on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Stephanie KasulkaFormer President Donald Trump on stage with Zoraida Buxo, Puerto Rico’s Republican shadow senator, at the PPL Center. Stephanie KasulkaRep. Ryan Mackenzie took the stage at the Tuesday night rally for former President Donald Trump at the PPL Center in Allentown. Stephanie KasulkaFormer President Donald Trump takes the stage at the PPL Center during a Tuesday night rally in Allentown. Stephanie KasulkaInside the PPL Center during former President Donald Trump's rally on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Stephanie KasulkaAllentown's PPL Center filled up ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally set to start at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2024. Courtesy | Don SimonInside the PPL Center during an invocation by Robert Albino, chair of the Hispanic Republican Coalition of Pennsylvania and a minister at Central Assembly of God in Bethlehem. Former President Donald Trump held a rally there on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Stephanie KasulkaInside the PPL Center during an invocation by Robert Albino, chair of the Hispanic Republican Coalition of Pennsylvania and a minister at Central Assembly of God in Bethlehem. Former President Donald Trump held a rally there on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Stephanie KasulkaEarly crowd excited for Trump rally in Allentown Oct. 29, 2024 Jason AddyKoreans for Trump outside PPL Center ahead of the former president's Allentown rally. Jason AddyMark Henry, a Pittsburgh-based artist, selling his work in downtown Allentown. Stephanie KasulkaTrump rally-goers wait in the labyrinth in downtown Allentown, underneath specific security screening instructions. Jason AddyTodd and Stephanie Seibert, a married Lehigh Valley couple, bought their 10-year-old daughter, who goes by the nickname Scar, a Trump hat at today’s rally. Stephanie KasulkaThe line to access the Donald Trump rally at the PPL Center stretches past 8th & Walnut Streets. Jason AddyTrump supporters parade with their banners and flags hours before the rally. Jay BradleyMounted Pennsylvania state police are on scene to help with crowd control at the PPL Center area where crowds are gathered for the Trump rally. Jason AddyAllentown Mayor Matt Tuerk with Make the Road PA members. Jay BradleyProtesters gather ahead of former President Donald Trump's rally as Allentown police stand watch outside the PPL Center. Jason AddyAllentown police stop Trump protesters at 7th and Linden streets, saying it's the closest they'll get "due to the motorcade." Jason AddyAllentown Police Chief Charles Roca and officers urge protesters to stay on the 7th Street block. Jason AddySiblings Carlos and Ivey Figueroa (pictured above) said they were deeply offended by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's comment during Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally. Stephanie KasulkaPolice at the Trump rally site in Allentown. Jay BradleyProtesters line up behind barricades ahead of a rally for former President Donald Trump at the PPL Center in Allentown. Jason AddyTrump supporters are stopped by police and may not get in to the rally at the PPL Center due to capacity. Jason AddyTrump supporters outside the Allentown rally near PPL Center where Former President Donald J. Trump held a rally. Jay BradleyTrump supporters hoping for a chance to see him inside the PPL Center wait in a line at 5:40 p.m. that stretched from the center and around two blocks, finishing up at 7th and Linden streets. Jay Bradley
Each week she’s joined by reporters to talk about the stories they’ve been following. These journalists are experts in their beats and offer you a greater understanding of the stories they’re working on.
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Reporter Jason Addy talks to Megan about interviewing protesters outside of the event. Jason Addy on Insights | Nov. 1, 2024He also shares details about actor Martin Sheen appearing at a Kamala Harris campaign office in the city.
Reporter Jay Bradley walks Megan through how security works at a high-profile event like this and the media's role. Jay Bradley on Insights | Nov. 1, 2024
