Feedback with Dan Holzman

Today on FEEDBACK, Alvernia University Professor of Political History Dr. Tim Blessing joins us in the studio for the first hour to discuss a controversial political ad from Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Listeners call in to share their thoughts on the ad, the history of attack advertising, corruption in the Trump administration, and more.In the second hour, we cover the latest news surrounding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, revisit the controversy over the Ohio political ad, and examine a dispute between Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and the police commissioner. We also discuss what happens when you ask Google whether it’s okay to prefer a doctor of a different ethnicity, vehicle recalls involving Jaguar, Land Rover, and Ford, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s take on Republican control of the House in the midterms.Listeners weigh in this hour sharing their perspectives on the Ohio political ad controversy and the Google AI story.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss the Supreme Court’s 7–2 decision blocking the Trump administration from enforcing restrictions on treatment for transgender inmates in prison, an update on Pennsylvania’s proposed bill to ban cell phones in classrooms, and the firing of a Lehigh County borough manager after he reportedly said “Heil Hitler” during a meeting with the mayor. We also look at a Virginia sheriff’s office that reportedly ignored nearly 1,700 ICE immigration detainers between 2023 and 2025, with troubling results.Listeners weigh in on funding for Pennsylvania’s Meals on Wheels programs, construction on Route 422 West, the WNBA’s failure to enforce its national anthem policy, the proposed school cell phone ban, marijuana use, the economy, gas prices, reckless gun use, and the riots in Paris.In Hour 2, we revisit the Supreme Court’s ruling on transgender inmate treatment and the proposed classroom cell phone ban. We also discuss former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s views on the Republican Party and return to the story of the Lehigh County borough manager who was fired after reportedly saying “Heil Hitler” to a borough employee and the mayor.Plus, we cover a story out of Georgia where an entire police force resigned after a mayor allegedly placed a tracking device on the police chief’s vehicle, along with a recall involving pepperoncinis.Listeners share their thoughts on transgender inmate treatment, cell phones in classrooms, WEEU programming, and the growing use of marijuana among parents.

Today on FEEDBACK, we examine a California proposition focused on voter ID, new revelations about the OceanGate submersible, and the Department of Justice issuing subpoenas to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. We also discuss the WNBA’s response to Congress regarding Eves Kanter Freedom and Royce White, and the debate over gender and eligibility in women’s sports. Kim Gilbert joins us from South Mountain Physical Therapy to discuss knee injuries. Listeners weigh in on banning cell phones in classrooms and the latest developments surrounding the OceanGate submersible, and we wrap up the hour with Frito-Lay’s announcement of a new Doritos flavor.In Hour 2, We discuss U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin and California voters’ views on voter ID laws. Listeners share their thoughts on voter ID, Putin, Rep. Ilhan Omar, vaccinations, and measles cases in Pennsylvania. We also examine the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a Trump administration request before wrapping up with news that the Social Security Administration is correcting nearly 50 million records.

Today on FEEDBACK, we cover the latest developments in the riots in France, the Pennsylvania State House passing a bill that would ban cell phones in public and private schools across the Commonwealth, and the controversy surrounding two WNBA teams that did not take the court for the National Anthem. We also share a reminder about road work on Route 422 West and discuss the potential dangers of ultra-processed foods.Ron Paplosky of Paplosky’s Auto and Collision Repair joins us to explain the risks of leaving your vehicle idle for several weeks at a time.Listeners weigh in on the unrest in France before we wrap up the hour with more on the ongoing dispute between the Chicago Cubs and a Wrigley Field-area apartment building owner.In Hour 2, we discuss President Trump’s proposal to rename a U.S. state and revisit the proposed Pennsylvania school cell phone ban. We also return to the Cubs’ ongoing feud with the apartment building owner and the controversy involving the two WNBA teams and the National Anthem.Listeners share their thoughts on the WNBA controversy, the Wrigley Field dispute, and the proposed school cell phone ban. We close the hour with an update on the story of a Kansas man who allegedly posted online about his desire to assassinate President Trump.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss the riots in France, the WNBA Finals, where both teams were absent during the National Anthem, an update on the Amelia Earhart expedition team, and news surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his season.A listener shares their thoughts on the WEEU Feedback family, and we discuss KFC’s longstanding relationship with Pepsi. We also cover a New York Times story in which a man claims his brother may have helped O.J. Simpson cover up the alleged murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.We wrap up the hour with callers weighing in on WEEU’s original “Night Mayor,” the situation in France, and President Trump’s promise to give Americans $5,000.In Hour 2, we welcome Yvonne Stroman and Zoe Stankiewicz from COCA Berks to discuss the importance of Red Ribbon Week. They explain why “Just Say No” is no longer enough when addressing drug use, the vital role parents play in prevention, and how communities can work together to make a difference.