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The vuvuzela was notorious during the 2010 football World Cup. It became the subject of debate when it was labelled as 'the world's most annoying instrument'. Freddie 'Saddam' Maake claims to have invented the horn. He became known as 'Mr Vuvuzela'. He tells Gill Kearsley his story. (Photo: Football fans play vuvuzelas during a World Cup match in 2010. Credit: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images)
The top brass of the Democrat party in the US have all rallied behind Joe Biden with their eyes on the 2024 presidential election. But they have a problem. Repeated polls suggest support for the incumbent president is stagnant at best. Dangerously low at worst. A repeated concern among doubting voters is his age and health. If Biden wins a second term next year, and completes four years in power, he will be 86 when he steps down. Much of the electorate simply don't think he has it in him. Republican front runner Donald Trump has long dubbed the president as Sleepy Joe. It's a taunt that increasingly rattles the nerves of the Democratic Party faithful. As the president's voice noticeably weakens and his gait stiffens there is a fear he just sounds and looks too old for the job. But is his physical and mental capacity being distorted by his adversaries to undermine his achievements? His team point to major policies he's passed including his infrastructure bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, and his chips and science act. He's also recently returned from the G20 summit in India and before that he travelled by planes, trains and car into war-torn Ukraine. And Joe Biden is not alone in the very upper echelons of American politics. Donald Trump is 77 years old, the oldest senator is 90 years old and the Republican senate minority leader is 81 years old and ailing. Does America have a problem with the gerontocracy not making way for new blood and what does it mean for the coming 2024 election? Shaun Ley is joined by: Christy Setzer - a Democrat strategist who was spokesperson for vice president Al Gore's presidential campaign. Scott Jennings - a Republican strategist who was special assistant to President George W. Bush from 2005 to 2008 James Politi - Washington bureau chief for the Financial Times Also in the programme: Jay Olshansky - Professor of Public Health at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Amanda Litman - co-founder and co-executive director of the organisation 'Run For Something', which recruits and supports young progressives trying to win office. Produced by Ellen Otzen and Zak Brophy Image: US President Joe Biden addresses the United Nations General Assembly Leader's Reception at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on September 19, 2023.Credit: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged but projected a further rise by the end of the year. The Fed is keeping monetary policy significantly tighter than previously expected in 2024. (Picture: Federal Reserve Chair Powell Holds A News Conference Following The Federal Open Market Committee Meeting. Picture credit: Getty Images)
Dom Giordano plays back Guy Ciarrocchi's comments made yesterday toward the Chester County commissioners and prison officials during the first Prison Board meeting following the embarrassing 2-week long manhunt and capture of escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante. (Photo by Pennsylvania State Police via Getty Images)
The parents of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried are being sued for money they allegedly received from the crypto firm ahead of its collapse. Also, why retailers including H&M are clamping down on customer returns. (Picture: Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Attends Hearing To Determine Bail Revocation. Picture credit: Getty Images)
Dom welcomes back in Guy Ciarrocchi, who he's deemed “Mr. Chester County” due to his longtime involvement in Chester County politics, to hear about the upcoming Prison Board meeting in Chester County after the embarrassing effort and capture of Danelo Cavalcante. Ciarrocchi, who'll be attending the meeting tonight, stresses the importance of accountability so this never happens again, and tells what he'll say if given the opportunity to speak. (Photo by Pennsylvania State Police via Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by playing back a clip from a testimony today in Capitol Hill of Merrick Garland, where the Attorney General explodes on Congressman Jeff Van Drew after the New Jersey lawmaker asked him whether he believes traditional Catholics should be labeled domestic extremists. This leads Dom into a conversation about the Liberal stance on Catholicism, explaining his frustration with the continued trend of left-leaners to use religion only when it benefits their purpose while propagating for very anti-Catholic stance on issues. Then, Dom plays back another clip from the hearing, with Madeleine Dean offering compassion to Garland, trying to argue that the hearing it pointless. Then, Dom returns to a topic he spoke about earlier in the week, offering updates on the Deptford School District decision to refuse food for higher grade students whose lunch debt is in arrears. Phil Murphy and the state administration got involved, directing the district to discontinue the current penalty, telling that their next step will be under review by the State. (Photo by Getty Images)
Dom welcomes in Bob Brady, head of the Democrats in Philadelphia and former Congressman, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear his opinion on the changing dynamics of the Democratic party after Josh Shapiro endorsed Kendra Brooks, member of the Working Families Party, which leans Socialist. Brady explains that Shapiro told him that he's only hoping to support Democrats, with Brady suggesting that this endorsement was short-sighted. Then, Brady offers his thoughts on John Fetterman, explaining that the decision to change the dress code will reverberate even for young people, telling he doesn't understand the push. Also, Brady talks about the dynamics of politics in Philadelphia, explaining why Democrats may support Working Families Party members with values that align. (Photo by Getty Images)
Dom welcomes in Chief Andre Boyer, head of S.I.T.E., Pennsylvania's State Agents, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss an incident yesterday in which one of his agents had to discharge his weapon when a man who was panhandling threw a large stone at his head in an act of self-defense. Boyer takes us inside the situation, telling that he himself also had a run-in with the individual who caused the issue, explaining the threatening nature that lead to him having to pull his Tazer. Boyer explains the situation, and updates the audience on the status of his organization, telling how it's grown astronomically as crime in Philadelphia continues as a problem. (Photo by Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes in Chief Andre Boyer, head of S.I.T.E., Pennsylvania's State Agents, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss an incident yesterday in which one of his agents had to discharge his weapon when a man who was panhandling threw a large stone at his head in an act of self-defense. Boyer takes us inside the situation, telling that he himself also had a run-in with the individual who caused the issue, explaining the threatening nature that lead to him having to pull his Tazer. Boyer explains the situation, and updates the audience on the status of his organization, telling how it's grown astronomically as crime in Philadelphia continues as a problem. Then, Dom moves onto the issue of Ukraine, playing back clips from President Biden and Vice President Harris as they spoke to the United Nations. One of the themes throughout has been green energy, which prompts another clip, Sean Hannity, leaning into Sean Penn, about the optics of Ukraine and the decision to not use the money for Veteran's needs and for Americans. (Photo by Getty Images)
In 1978, campaigners won their long fight to legalise abortion in Italy. Emma Bonino and other members of the Radical Party went on hunger strike and were even jailed, after helping women access illegal abortions across the country. But they faced fierce opposition in the Catholic country, as the church was heavily integrated into Italian politics. Emma Bonino was so passionate about the cause that it led her to become a politician. She speaks to Reena Stanton-Sharma about her role in the campaign. (Photo: Emma Bonino in 1976. Credit: Vittoriano Rastelli/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
Dom welcomes Jabari Jones, candidate for Philadelphia City Council, onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear what he hopes to do to help bring a safer environment to Philadelphians. Jones, who's running as an Independent against Jamie Gautier, explains why he's chosen to step away from his business interests to take on the continued march toward hyper-Progressive politics and the prioritization of politics over safety. Jones takes Dom into the living rooms of individuals living in West Philadelphia, telling how things have changed for the negative, explaining what he plans to do if elected to office to improve the lives and safety of Philadelphians. (Photo by Getty Images)
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Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes Jabari Jones, candidate for Philadelphia City Council, onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear what he hopes to do to help bring a safer environment to Philadelphians. Jones, who's running as an Independent against Jamie Gautier, explains why he's chosen to step away from his business interests to take on the continued march toward hyper-Progressive politics and the prioritization of politics over safety. Jones takes Dom into the living rooms of individuals living in West Philadelphia, telling how things have changed for the negative, explaining what he plans to do if elected to office to improve the lives and safety of Philadelphians. Then, Dom tells of a new initiative by the Deptford School District to serve students not paying their lunch debt, announcing that parents will be contacted when the debt reaches $50, with children disallowed from playing sports and being given peanut butter or cheese sandwiches. Also, in Dan Time with Dom, Dan tells about a new parody website targeting regular guests on the Dom Giordano Program, and reveals some new Pumpkin Spice producers available. (Photo by Getty Images)
Whether we are pedestrians, cyclists or drivers, roads play a crucial role in our everyday lives. But where and how should we build any new ones? What kind of roads do we need? And how did we end up with the ones we have? Rajan Datar talks about the past and present of roads and roadbuilding with anthropologist Traci Ardren from the University of Miami, civil engineer Kate Castle, historians Alexis DeGreiff from the National University of Colombia in Bogota and Aparajita Mukhopadhyay from Kent University, literary scholar Stephanie Ponsavady from Wesleyan University in Connecticut and journalist Karim Waheed from Dhaka. Plus World Service listeners from around the globe share their road-trip joys and frustrations. (Photo: Road construction, worker with a shovel. Credit: blyjak/Getty Images)
Dom welcomes Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada back onto the Dom Giordano Program after the bill she co-sponsored banning safe injection sites in Philadelphia passed through City Council with only one ‘no' vote. First, Quetcy tells how she was able to get all Councilmembers on board with the bill, explaining that she is in favor of treatment for individuals, but she and others in Council know that this is not the solution. Then, Quetcy delves into the negative impacts of the centers on the local communities, explaining why Kensington is continually targeted for projects like these that effect the residents. Also, Quetcy explains why this bill was so important to her, and tells what will happen moving forward. (Photo by Getty Images)
Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. It's thirty years since the Oslo Accords were signed. This agreement in 1993 aimed to bring about peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. So this week, we're bringing you stories from Israeli and Palestinian history. We hear about attempts at peace - the secret talks behind the Oslo Accords, and President Bill Clinton's failed attempt to end the conflict at Camp David. Plus, one of the most dramatic sieges of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that took place in a church. We also hear from a Palestinian and an Israeli who were there when rioting broke out in 2000, after the Israeli opposition leader, Ariel Sharon, made a visit to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound. And finally a hope of peace with the orchestra, made up of young people from both sides of the conflict, which performed a concert in the Palestinian city of Ramallah. Contributors: Mona Juul – Norwegian diplomat who was part of the team that planned and orchestrated the meetings which resulted in the signing of the Oslo Accords. Yolande Knell - Middle East Correspondent for BBC News. Gamal Helal - American diplomatic interpreter and policy adviser. Khaled Zeghari - Palestinian cameraman. Zalman Shoval - former Israeli ambassador to Washington. Carolyn Cole - photojournalist. Father Amjad Sabbara - Franciscan friar. Tyme Khelefi - former violinist with the West-Eastern Divan orchestra. Daniel Cohen - former violinist with the West-Eastern Divan orchestra. (Photo: Israeli soldiers run towards the Church of the Nativity. Credit: Musa Al-Shaer/AFP via Getty Images)
As the world marks the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, we hear from journalist Farzad Seifikaran, who gained an exclusive interview with her mother, Mojgan Eftekhari, for BBC Persian. Farzad, who's from Mahsa's home town in Kurdistan, tells us what he learned from Mojgan about the young woman whose death led to protests that shook Iran. Job-hunting in Africa and “full-time children” A growing number of young people in China, especially recent college graduates, are struggling to find jobs. There's fierce competition in the domestic market, and many of those who succeed in finding work get disillusioned with the long hours and constant pressure. Sylvia Chang from BBC Chinese has been talking to some who've opted for different solutions. Vast destruction and vast need: Libya and Morocco Rescue teams in Morocco are still struggling to get help to some of the areas worst affected by last week's earthquake in the Atlas Mountains. Meanwhile more details are emerging of devastation caused by flooding in the Libyan city of Derna. BBC Arabic's Saida Badri tells us about the challenges of these stories for the news team, and reflects on the aftermath of the Moroccan earthquake. Her own town was affected, and she shares the same Amazigh heritage as the people of the Atlas Mountains. Kim Jong Un's famous train Earlier this week, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travelled on his private train to the Vostochny space centre in Russia's Far East for talks with President Vladimir Putin. BBC Korean's Yuna Ku tells us that the old Soviet-style green train has been the subject of much intrigue over the years, and we also hear from Suping from BBC Monitoring about the late Mao Zedong's passion for train travel. (Photo: Protest sign showing Mahsa Amini at the Iranian consulate on October 24, 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey. Credit: Ozan Güzelce/Dia Images via Getty Images)
Dom welcomes Megan Brock back onto the Dom Giordano Program after seeing her tweeting about a walkout at Perkiomen Valley High School over the school board decision to not pass a bill that would require students to use bathrooms of the gender assigned to them at birth. Brock takes us inside the walkout, telling what she's hearing from students, particularly girls, who are fearful for their safety and want privacy in their bathrooms. Also, Dom asks Megan Brock about breaking news in Bucks County about longtime rival Bob Havrie. (Photo by Getty Images)
Everyone has fears – but what makes a fear become a phobia? Why are some people scared of spiders (arachnophobia), buttons (koumpounophobia), or the colour yellow (xanthophobia)? Or why are others are scared of situations, like small spaces (claustrophobia), empty rooms (kenophobia) or heights (acrophobia)? This is a question which has been bothering Crowdscience listener Scott, who has a phobia of bridges. He gets anxious and panicky when driving over bridges and is scared he'll lose control of the car. It's also a question that struck a chord with presenter Caroline Steel. She is claustrophobic, particularly in lifts, steering clear of them at all costs and even once climbing nine flights of stairs in crutches to avoid using the lift. But where do these phobias come from and why do some people have them and not others? To investigate, Caroline speaks to experts to discover where phobias come from, why we have them and how they develop. And she visits a psychologist to learn about different types of treatment for phobias, and to receive treatment herself in the hope that one day, maybe she'll be able to take the lift instead of the stairs. Contributors: Professor Paul Salkovskis, Director, Oxford Centre for Psychological Health, UK Professor Ekaterina Likhtik, Associate Professor in Biological Sciences at Hunter College, CUNY, USA Dr Andras Zsido, Assistant Professor at the University of Pécs, Hungary Presenter: Caroline Steel Producer: Hannah Fisher Editor: Richard Collings Production Co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris (Image: Person sitting on high up bridge. Credit: ljubaphoto / Getty Images)
In August 2005, an unusual orchestra performed an extraordinary concert in the city of Ramallah. The West-Eastern Divan orchestra was founded in 1999 by Israeli conductor, Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian literary critic and philosopher, Edward Said. Their belief was that music has the power to bring people together. Violinists, Tyme Khelefi and Daniel Cohen tell their stories to Gill Kearsley. (Photo: The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra perform in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Credit: Abbas Momani/AFP via Getty Images)
Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by welcoming in Eric Orlando, Executive Director of Brewers Guild of New Jersey, onto the Dom Giordano Program after news broke today that Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed a bill in New Jersey that would save the small craft brewery industry in the State. The proposed bill would allow breweries to operate freely, allowing them to again compete with other establishments offering similar products, openly admitting that he refuses to allow the industry to prosper until he's able to pass his liquor license reform. (Photo by Getty Images)
John Fortunato, Fordham University Communications and Media Management Professor talks with Megan and Tom about the deal reached between Disney and Spectrum and what the future looks like for streaming vs cable. Getty Images
Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by offering updates following the capture of escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante, telling that a counseling session has been announced by leadership. Dom and Dan laugh at this notion, telling that all citizens want to hear is accountability and how they will prevent this from happening again. Also, Dom plays back a clip from Randi Weingarten, who's now calling parents the ‘Uptown Klan,' in an effort to continue to shift the power to make decisions away from parents. Also, Dom tells of a new bill that New Jersey Governor Murphy vetoed that would save craft breweries in the State. Then, Dom welcomes in Gerald Posner, Pulitzer finalist author who previously penned Case Closed, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss updates around the John F. Kennedy assassination. This week, it was announced that a Secret Service agent and a nurse in Parkland will release a new telling of the events of the day from their perspective, with Posner critiquing the ideas in a book a bit, explaining his skepticism over 60-year-old memories. Also, Dom asks Posner about the new topic he's been writing about and investigating, with Posner breaking down the hypocrisy in the push for puberty blockers. (Photo by Pennsylvania Department of Corrections via Getty Images)
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is on the site believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. But in 2002, it was at the centre of one of the most dramatic sieges of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For almost six weeks, Palestinian gunmen and civilians were holed up in the church. In 2015 Louise Hidalgo spoke to Father Amjad Sabbara, a Franciscan friar who lived in the compound, and to Carolyn Cole, an American photojournalist who managed to get inside the church in the last days of the siege. (Photo: Journalists stand behind barricades guarded by Israeli soldiers metres away from where Palestinians are holed up in the Church of the Nativity. Credit: Gali Tibbon/ AFP via Getty Images)
Dom welcomes in Dana Hunter, President of the Central Bucks School District, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to tell us why a chair was thrown at last night's school board meeting. Hunter explains the situation, telling why debate elevated to a physical confrontation. Also, Hunter lays forth her district's policy on how they determine which books are allowed in libraries, responding to a heated senate hearing yesterday featuring Senator John Kennedy grilling individuals in favor of explicit books in school libraries. (Photo by Getty Images)
Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the capture of Danelo Cavalcante, explaining why he doesn't believe this to be a ‘great job' by police. Dom plays back some clips from Governor Josh Shapiro celebrating the capture of the fugitive who was loose for two weeks, explaining why he continues to be disappointed with his performance in the highest office in the State. Then, Dom welcomes in ‘Mr. Chester County' Guy Ciarrocchi, former Deputy Attorney General in PA congressional candidate in Chester County, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to celebrate the return of safety to his County after the capture of escaped fugitive Danelo Cavalcante. Ciarrocchi, who's appeared regularly on 1210WPHT throughout this entire debacle, takes us through the mistakes made by leadership that led to a drawn out search. Then, Ciarrocchi tells about a coming prison board meeting, explaining why he thinks leadership is strong-arming any negativity away from the situation by relocating their next meeting to the prison itself. Also, Ciarrocchi discusses the gloating after the capture, explaining that the phrase shouldn't be “we got him,” but instead, “we shouldn't have let him out!” (Photo by Pennsylvania State Police via Getty Images)
Rioting broke out in 2000 after the Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon made a controversial visit to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's old city. In 2012, Mike Lanchin spoke to an Israeli and a Palestinian who were there that day. (Photo: Ariel Sharon is flanked by security guards as he leaves the al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Credit: AWAD AWAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Dom welcomes back Robin Schaffer, activist with Protect Our Coast New Jersey, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to tell why some protestors were arrested after laying in an Ocean City road in hopes to prevent the groundbreaking of Orsted's Ocean Wind 1 project, which will install controversial wind turbines off the coast of the Jersey Shore. Schaffer takes us inside the incident, telling why those individuals who were arrested feel so strongly about this topic, with a couple of them being business owners, willing to put their liberty on the line. Robin delves deep into the details of the protest, and previews what he and the other protestors hope to accomplish in the coming months. (Photo by Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by playing back some clips from his show on September 11th, 2001, calling attention to the somber anniversary of the nation's largest terrorist attack. Then, Dom turns to topics of the day, playing back clips from the Perkiomen Valley School District, which made news after board members proposed a policy requiring students to use bathrooms designated for their gender at birth. After that, Dom gives updates on Danelo Cavalcante, the escapee in Chester County, noting that a press conference will take place today at 2PM ET with officials giving updates. This leads Dom to ask why Cavalcante didn't receive the death penalty, something that Governor Josh Shapiro ran on and then flipped once elected. Then, Dom welcomes in Col. Allen B. West, former U.S. Congressman, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to reflect on 9/11 and tell us what he's been up to recently. First, West tells us that he's a fan of the Falcons and was happy to see them win when asked if he's a Cowboys fan, a good answer for Philadelphia listeners. Then, Col. West takes us back to the fateful day, telling that he was still with the Marines when the events unfolded, explaining what he felt as an active service member knowing what's to come after the tragedy. After that, Dom asks for the Colonel's thoughts on President Biden's decision to remember the day in Alaska, making him the first ever U.S. President to not commemorate the event at one of the tragedy's locations. (Photo by Getty Images)
In September 1993, a peace agreement was signed between Israel and the Palestinians after months of secret negotiations. The historic handshake between Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin took place on the lawn of the White House. Mona Juul, Norway's Ambassador to the UK, and her husband were part of the team that planned and orchestrated top-secret meetings that culminated in the signing of the Oslo Accords. She spoke to Louise Hidalgo in 2010. (Photo: Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres signs the historic Oslo Accords looked on by (from left) Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, unidentified aide, US President Bill Clinton and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat. Credit: J David Ake/AFP via Getty Images)
The construction of the Panama Canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. It also caused enormous human suffering and loss of life. Donald Trump claimed in a recent interview that 35,000 Americans died in the canal's construction. But is that true? Tim Harford finds out, with the help of Matthew Parker, author of Hell's Gorge: The Battle to Build the Panama Canal. Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Jon Bithrey Editor: Richard Vadon Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot (Boat Crossing on the Panama Canal in Panama Credit: Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)
On 11 September 1973, General Augusto Pinochet deposed Chile's President Salvador Allende in a military coup. Thousands of people were tortured and killed in the months after the coup, including the folk singer Victor Jara. His widow, Joan Jara, spoke to Gideon Long in 2013. (Photo: Victor Jara. Credit: Gems/Redferns via Getty Images)
There has been a spate of protests across Syria, with unrest spilling into areas which were previously strongholds of support for President Bashar al-Assad. Anger at poor living conditions has spiralled into calls for political change. Amira Fathalla is a Middle East specialist with BBC Monitoring and she tells us why this is so significant. A new image for millet in Nepal The United Nations is encouraging farmers around the world to plant more millet, and has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets. In Nepal, the crop fell out of favour with some people, being considered a food for the poor. BBC Nepali's Bishnu Pokarel tells us how a growing awareness of its health benefits is transforming its image. Boxing returns to Zanzibar after nearly 60 years Boxing fans in Zanzibar last week witnessed their first tournament on the island in almost six decades. A ban which had been imposed in 1964 was lifted in September last year by the president. BBC Africa's Alfred Lasteck attended the much anticipated tournament. The bloggers selling Russia's war Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's pro-war influencers have gained millions of followers on social media. They frequently embed themselves with the Russian army and post footage from the front line, calling on young Russians to enlist. Grigor Atanesian has investigated their activities for the BBC Disinformation Unit. The catacombs of Lima Beneath the streets of the Peruvian capital Lima lies a network of tunnels and crypts, which served as a vast underground cemetery for hundreds of years. Many of these catacombs remain unexplored, but some are open to the public. One recent visitor was BBC Mundo's Guillermo Olmo. (Photo: People protesting in Syria's southern city of Sweida, September 2023. Credit: Sam Hariri/AFP via Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom leads off the Dom Giordano Program by returning to the topic of multiple presidential libraries calling attention to a damaged democracy, a direct shot toward former President and candidate Donald Trump .Then, Dom tells about a podcast he listened to that proposes a ‘coffee cup test' for new hires in an interview process, which both Dan and Dom support. After that, Dom tells of a popular brewery that is pulling out of New Jersey, telling why this is another example of overregulation of a new industry, tying it to perils that marijuana companies face in the State. Also, Dom asks listeners for topics that they wish conservative candidates for President would spend more time on. Then, Dom welcomes in Atlantic City's Scott Cronick back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear what's going on in the world of entertainment. First, Cronick suggests Joke Man, a documentary starring former Howard Stern sidekick Jackie Martling's story, which kicks off a conversation about the decline of the Howard Stern Show. Then, Cronick suggests the new installation of the Justified franchise on FX, telling that actor Walton Goggins among the rest of the cast has returned, which gives both Dan and Scott chance to highlight Goggins' amazing career. Also, Scott tells us what's worth checking out at the shore during the shoulder season, and offers up one more series that the listeners may want to check out. (Photo by Getty Images)
Dom welcomes New Jersey State Senator Joe Pennacchio back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear why he and other state lawmakers have called out the Murphy administration for actions taking during Coronavirus and with Veterans after a Department of Justice report. In the report, the DoJ noted that Murphy provided constitutionally deficient care for residents a memorial homes at Menlo Park and Paramus. Pennacchio has joined multiple times calling attention to decisions regarding veterans and nursing homes, and this only further proves some questionable behavior by the administration. (Photo by Getty Images)
In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Chester County Candidate for DA Ryan Hyde onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear his thoughts on the continued hunt for Danelo Cavalcante, an escaped convict who was serving time for homicide, here illegally as a wanted man in Brazil. Hyde leads off by explaining that the County's DA sits on the Prison Board, laying forth the role that a DA would have in preventing something like this from happening, something Hyde suggests should've easily been done after an escape using the same method just months earlier. Then, Hyde continues by explaining what he would do, and what the DA should be doing, to aid in the search and to prevent situations like this from happening in the future. Also, Hyde tells us a bit more about himself, with Dom digging to hear his stance on capital punishment after a flip-flop by Governor Josh Shapiro on the issue. (Photo by Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Chester County Candidate for DA Ryan Hyde onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear his thoughts on the continued hunt for Danelo Cavalcante, an escaped convict who was serving time for homicide, here illegally as a wanted man in Brazil. Hyde leads off by explaining that the County's DA sits on the Prison Board, laying forth the role that a DA would have in preventing something like this from happening, something Hyde suggests should've easily been done after an escape using the same method just months earlier. Then, Hyde continues by explaining what he would do, and what the DA should be doing, to aid in the search and to prevent situations like this from happening in the future. Also, Hyde tells us a bit more about himself, with Dom digging to hear his stance on capital punishment after a flip-flop by Governor Josh Shapiro on the issue. (Photo by Getty Images)
In today's third hour, Dom welcomes in Denny Levinson, Atlantic County Executive, onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear his thoughts on the decision to relocate 60,000 migrants to Atlantic County as the flood at the southern border continues. This comes after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy deemed the state a ‘Sanctuary State,' enabling this shipment after New York decided that they could not handle the influx. Levinson explains that Atlantic County is one of the poorer counties in the State without the capacity to handle this situation, explaining that he's confident that they wouldn't be able to handle it even if they had the most money in the State. (Photo by Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes in Denny Levinson, Atlantic County Executive, onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear his thoughts on the decision to relocate 60,000 migrants to Atlantic County as the flood at the southern border continues. This comes after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy deemed the state a ‘Sanctuary State,' enabling this shipment after New York decided that they could not handle the influx. Levinson explains that Atlantic County is one of the poorer counties in the State without the capacity to handle this situation, explaining that he's confident that they wouldn't be able to handle it even if they had the most money in the State. Then, Dom returns to the topic of schools closing due to the extreme heat advisory in Philadelphia, telling why he's against the decision. This leads Dom into a conversation about school district leadership both in Philadelphia and the suburbs, asking how, with inflated budgets, schools continue to find themselves without proper cooling systems. Also, Dom returns to the debate about whether a monument honoring the SS should be removed from Elkins Park, a Philadelphia suburb. (Photo by Getty Images)
Dom announces that more schools have joined the ranks of those closing due to the heat wave Philadelphia is currently experiencing, taking a call from a teacher who explains the conditions that teachers are having to deal with during the excessive heat. Then, Dom calls upon Joan Cullen to chime in, with the former leader of Pennridge explaining why a half day was necessary for her school district. (Photo by Getty Images)
Dom welcomes in ‘Mr. Chester County' Guy Ciarrocchi back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear the former Congressional candidate and former Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania's thoughts on the prison break of a fugitive in West Chester. Said fugitive, Danelo Cavalcante, an illegal immigrant who is wanted in Brazil, stabbed his girlfriend multiple times and is now loose somewhere in the County. Ciarrocchi reveals all the failings that has led to such a situation, pointedly explaining why County leadership and our stance on issues at the border has fostered an environment that allows illegal immigrant fugitives to run reckless through one of Philadelphia's suburban counties. (Photo by Getty Images)
Dom welcomes in FOP Lodge 5 President John McNesby back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear his thoughts after the surprise announcement today that Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw will resign from her post. First, McNesby reflects on her job her in Philadelphia, explaining his high hopes for when she was first hired, but wishing her luck in her future endeavors after a general failure here in Philadelphia. Then, McNesby tells listeners what rank-and-file officers desire in their next leader, explaining that a high priority has to be placed on recruitment, with the force suffering huge losses over recent years. Also, McNesby tells whether he thinks a new Police Commissioner can take on District Attorney Larry Krasner, explaining why some push back is necessary. (Photo by Getty Images)
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In the 1980s, Bi Kidude burst onto the international music scene, when she was in her 70s. She was one of the first women from Zanzibar to sing in public without wearing the veil, in the traditional Muslim country. She was born Fatuma binti Baraka, known as Bi Kidude or "little madame" in Swahili, and fondly referred to as the "golden grandmother of music". Maryam Hamdani was one of her oldest friends and helped launch Bi Kidude's career globally. Maryam spoke to Reena Stanton-Sharma about the charismatic musician who died in 2013. (Photo: Bi Kidude at the Sauti za Busara Music Festival. Credit: Mwanzo Millinga/AFP via Getty Images)
On 14 September 2013, the Arctic Sunrise - a ship belonging to the environmental group Greenpeace - embarked on an Arctic expedition. Its aim was to disrupt the first day of drilling on a newly built oil rig. This would be the first to drill for Arctic oil - something that had only been made possible in recent years by melting ice in the region. Frank Hewetson, a Greenpeace campaigner, was on board. He tells the story of the protest and arrest of 30 people by the Russian authorities. A Falling Tree production for BBC World Service. (Photo: Sign asking for Frank Hewetson's release. Credit: In Pictures Ltd/Corbis via Getty Images)
Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes in David Oh, the Republican candidate for Philadelphia's Mayor, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear how his campaign has been unfolding as he tries to defeat Cherelle Parker for ultimate leadership of the City. First, Dom asks for David Oh's help in a developing situation in the City, with officials removing anti-skateboarding mechanisms from a memorial honoring Veterans. Then, Dom asks Oh to clarify a situation that the Inquirer has been reporting about a Latino Town Hall that the Parker campaign called ‘fake news,' which he participated in, answering questions from constituents that he hopes vote for him after Parkers continued refusal to debate. Then, after playing Dom's Money Melody and taking some calls for the side topic, asking for famous boats and ships, Dom continues with some more serious topics, telling why the local prison escape is another example as to why we need the death penalty. Dom tells about this convicted murderer, who's here illegally, who escaped a Chester County jail, explaining why maniacs like this person should not be allowed in the Country in the first place. (Photo by Getty Images)
Launched in 1966 by Communist leader Mao Zedong, the Cultural Revolution plunged China into a decade of chaos. The education of millions of young people was disrupted and China was cut off from the rest of the world. When students first started venturing out, it was still a country feeling the after effects of the Cultural Revolution. Farhana Haider spoke to writer Zha Jianying in 2021. She was one of the first batch of Chinese students to arrive in the USA in the early 1980s. (Photo: Zha Jianying. Credit: Simon Song/South China Morning Post via Getty Images)
Dom welcomes in David Oh, the Republican candidate for Philadelphia's Mayor, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear how his campaign has been unfolding as he tries to defeat Cherelle Parker for ultimate leadership of the City. First, Dom asks for David Oh's help in a developing situation in the City, with officials removing anti-skateboarding mechanisms from a memorial honoring Veterans. Then, Dom asks Oh to clarify a situation that the Inquirer has been reporting about a Latino Town Hall that the Parker campaign called ‘fake news,' which he participated in, answering questions from constituents that he hopes vote for him after Parker's continued refusal to debate. (Photo by Getty Images)
On 14 August 2013, Egypt's army killed hundreds of protestors in Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya Square. They were protesting against a military coup that had taken place a month earlier, in which the democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, was ousted. Sameh Elbarky was in the square that day. He speaks to Ben Henderson. (Photo: A poster of Egypt's ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, among debris in Rabaa Square. Credit: NurPhoto/Corbis via Getty Images)