Pennsylvania’s primary election is May 17, and this year, voters will pick their nominee for governor. On this week's Take Note, WPSU spoke with candidates Bill McSwain, Melissa Hart and Joe Gale.

Pennsylvania’s primary election is May 17, and WPSU invited all the candidates running for governor in the Republican primary. On this week's Take Note, WPSU's Anne Danahy talked with Charlie Gerow, Nche Zama and Jake Corman.

Jon Meacham talks about the intersections of politics and democracy with historical touchstones.

Award winning author, environmentalist, and business consultant Hunter Lovins joins Take Note to discuss ways businesses are finding climate change solutions with inspiration from nature.

Katrina Karkazis spoke with us about her recent co-authored book "Testosterone: An Authorized Biography" and the murky science behind testosterone that continues to influence politics and sporting regulations.

Dr. Carline Crevecoeur talks to Take Note about her memoir and about giving up her job as an OB/GYN to be a homeschooler when she felt like schools weren't challenging her five very bright kids.

Penn State Harrisburg School of Humanities Professor of American Studies, David Witwer, discuses the history of Jimmy Hoffa and how union corruption has been targeted and interpreted by the public.

For 30 years, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has been working with researchers and institutions in Ukraine, known as "the breadbasket of Europe." WPSU's Anne Danahy talked with Suzanna Windon, a native of Ukraine and director of the Ukrainian Rural and Agricultural Development Program, and Deanna Behring, assistant dean for International Programs.

Trish Meek, Senior Transportation Planner at the Centre Regional Planning Agency, and Ezra Nanes, the Mayor of State College join Take Note to discuss the future of biking infrastructure in the Centre Region.

Michael Rebell talks about his book "Flunking Democracy" and his work for improved civics education in schools through the court system.