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The El-Chaar Chronicles

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Karen El-Chaar talks with Chris Dorsett of the Ocean Conservancy and Kelsey Lamp of Environment America about the recent United Nations 3rd Ocean Conference.
Karen El-Chaar takes a look back on the Dalai Lama's 2008 visit and speech at Lehigh University and its continued relevance.
Karen El-Chaar welcomes Maraleen Shields of the PA Interbranch Commission and Stephanie Wein of PennEnvironment to talk about their organizations' current work.
Karen El-Chaar talks with Stephanie Wein, Faran Savitz, and Flora Cardoni of PennEnvironment about the latest updates on wildlife corridors, plastic pollution, and renewable energy in the state.
Karen El-Chaar welcomes Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong and Farmland Preservation Director Diane Matthews-Gehringer to talk about why preserving our agricultural space is so vital.
Karen El-Chaar sits down with Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA to talk about proposed legislation to reimagine voting districts statewide to create a more fair system.
Karen El-Chaar welcomes Stephanie Wein from PennEnvironment to talk about the EPA's newly-released standards limiting toxic chemicals in drinking water.
On this special double-feature, Karen El-Chaar talks about the ongoing push to protect critical wildlife corridors with State Rep. Mary Jo Daley and PennEnvironment's Stephanie Wein, then she talks with conductor Paul Chou and flutist Christine Moulton about the PA Sinfonia's Women's History Month performance and panel.
Karen El-Chaar discusses the growing concern of microplastics in our waterways and how it affects our environment with PennEnvironment's Faran Savitz and Cedar Crest's Dr. John Cigliano.
Karen El-Chaar talks about protecting Pennsylvania's eagles, Senate Bill 709, the Operation Game Thief program and more with State Sen. Lisa Boscola, Travis Lau from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Robyn Graboski from Centre Wildlife Rescue, and State Rep. Jeanne McNeill.
Karen El-Chaar welcomes State Rep. Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery and PennEnvironment's Stephanie Wein to talk about HR 87, which aims to protect Pennsylvania's wildlife and determine the location of wildlife corridors.
On this episode of The El-Chaar Chronicles, Karen El-Chaar welcomes Charles J. Incalcaterra, DMD to discuss the upcoming Mom-n-PA dental mission event to be held at the Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex on June 2-3.
Karen El-Chaar welcomes State Rep. Josh Siegel and Lia Mastropolo from American Rivers for a discussion on how to protect Lehigh River, one of the nation's most endangered waterways according to a new report.
Karen El-Chaar explores the world of UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena with her guest Francis Ridge, a veteran UFO researcher.
Karen El-Chaar welcomes Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure, Drug and Alcohol Administrator Kathleen Jiorle, and District Attorney Terry Houck for a conversation about some of the county's newest initiatives.
Karen El-Chaar speaks with Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck about his office's gun buyback program, then welcomes Andrea Search from Turning Point of Lehigh Valley about the resources available for survivors of domestic violence.
Karen El-Chaar speaks with Northampton County DA Terence Houck about combatting the opioid crisis with the county's new full-time drug task force, then chats with State Rep. Peter Schweyer about advancing environmental initiatives through the state legislature.
Karen El-Chaar hosts a discussion about second chances and the criminal justice system with Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck and Reverend Michael Comick.