Podcasts about Krasner

1 - Attorney George Bocchetto joins us today. Why is the death penalty no longer available as a result in this trial? George takes us through the ins and outs of this case. Why is Larry Krasner ineffective as a District attorney, aside from his ideology? George express his wish that he could've taken Larry head to head in a District Attorney's race and thanks the listenership for heeding the warning about Krasner. 120 - Are liberals sick of transgender men playing in women's sports? Your calls. 130 - What is the new quirk with the SAT's? 135 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins the program today. How big was this victory in NYC for Zohrad Mamdani and what does it mean for New Jersey? Why do people flee hardships like communism, only to come here and try and implement those practices stateside? Why do Democrats call out Republicans for wanting to rehash mistakes of the past? What has Jeff been concerned about regarding Congress lately? 155 - Your calls.

12 - Dom just had quite the Newsmax hit! Pete Hegseth calls out the media for their coverage of the Iran bombings and the downplaying of the good things our military has accomplished. 1210 - Side - all time curtain call/final performance 1220 - There's a new rap beef. 50 Cent vs… Zohran Mamdani? Why does the presumed next Mayor of New York take issue with Curtis? 1230 - Friend of the program and widow to a slain Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner, Maureen Faulkner, joins the program today. Has Maureen sat down with Marissa and the Fitzgeralds? How does Maureen feel about the twisting and turning of Mumia? Did Maureen have a meeting with Larry Krasner? Did he meet her in good faith? How long has it been since Danny's death? 1240 - The Bucks County Courier Times are really up on things… 1250 - This Mayoral candidate in NYC cannot be serious about defunding the police! Your calls. 1 - Attorney George Bocchetto joins us today. Why is the death penalty no longer available as a result in this trial? George takes us through the ins and outs of this case. Why is Larry Krasner ineffective as a District attorney, aside from his ideology? George expresses his wish that he could've taken Larry head to head in a District Attorney's race and thanks the listenership for heeding the warning about Krasner. 120 - Are liberals sick of transgender men playing in women's sports? Your calls. 130 - What is the new quirk with the SAT's? 135 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins the program today. How big was this victory in NYC for Zohrad Mamdani and what does it mean for New Jersey? Why do people flee hardships like communism, only to come here and try and implement those practices stateside? Why do Democrats call out Republicans for wanting to rehash mistakes of the past? What has Jeff been concerned about regarding Congress lately? 155 - Your calls. 2 - Congressman Scott Perry joins us. What did he think of the fireworks at the Pentagon press conference today? As former military, what does Scott think of the refuting reports that the Iranian nuclear capabilities weren't wiped out? How impressive that the US was able to fake out the rest of the world with the bombing of Iran? Is the “Inflation Reduction Act” a giant scam? How close are we to grid failure? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - One note from Dom on a local retirement and a story this retiree broke to the Philadelphia area. 225 - More reminiscing about Jeff Cole. 235 - Why is Mikie Sherrill seconding Zohran Mamdani's goals? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Air Date - 16 June 2025Popular guest Andrew Bassano Brewer returns, and we'll see how the conversation goes!Andrew Bassano Brewer is a professional intuitive, global futurist, astrologer, and past life reader/researcher. Author of 11 books, Andrew was the featured psychic in “Kebrina's Psychic Answer” (which aired from 1992 – 1994) and has been listed in over 30 publications as “One of the Top 50 Psychics in the World,” “One of the Top 100 Lightworkers in the World” and “One of the Top 30 Psychics in the United States.” His training includes channeling and psychic development with Sanaya Roman, past life regression with Dr. Helen Wambach, Peaceful Warrior Training with Dan Millman, and clinical hypnotherapy with Dr. A. M. Krasner, founder of the American Institute of Hypnotherapy.Andrew's websites: https://www.andrew-brewer.com/, https://medium.com/@andrewbassanobrewer, and https://karmicoutlaw.substack.com/.#AndrewBassanoBrewer #CelestialCompass #Astrology #KathyBiehlVisit the Celestial Compass Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/celestial-compass/Connect with Kathy Biehl on her website https://empowermentunlimited.net/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Frannie Block—Reporter for The Free Press—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article, “Reading, Writing, and Racism: The Three R's of Philly Public Schools.” You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/philadelphia-radical-curriculum-racism-israel. 5:20pm- The No Kings protest is expected to occur in numerous cities across the country this Saturday—including Philadelphia. Will District Attorney Larry Krasner prosecute protesters that turn violent? Nope! During a press conference on Thursday, Krasner shamelessly compared President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. 5:40pm- During a news conference on Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was berated by Sen. Alex Padilla as she attempted to highlight the Trump Administration's removal of dangerous criminals residing in the U.S. unlawfully. Padilla was so disruptive that he needed to be escorted out of the room by security. 5:45pm- What are Matt's top 3 favorite Martin Scorsese films of all time? Rich and Justin are disgusted by the list…but, sadly, not surprised.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/12/2025): 3:05pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed joint Congressional resolutions which will block California from enacting its ban on gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035—revoking a federal waiver allowing states to set their own tailpipe emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. Unsurprisingly, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) immediately released a statement announcing California will legally challenge the resolutions: “We are suing to stop this latest illegal action by a President who is a wholly-owned subsidiary of big polluters.” 3:15pm- Want to see the most deranged protester in all of Los Angeles? I think we have found her! The woman—who is carrying a leaf blower—vociferously proclaims that Los Angeles belongs to Mexico and tells Donald Trump to suck a body part that women don't have! Plus, she says that Trump is only interested in deporting illegal migrants so that he can get revenge on Selma Hayek—who she claims rejected Trump's romantic advances. 3:20pm- During a news conference on Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was berated by Sen. Alex Padilla as she attempted to highlight the Trump Administration's removal of dangerous criminals residing in the U.S. unlawfully. Padilla was so disruptive that he needed to be escorted out of the room by security. 3:45pm- Sen. Dave McCormick—United States Senator from Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Amazon investing $20 billion in rural Pennsylvania for AI infrastructure, anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 4:05pm- Breaking News: The House of Representatives has passed a recissions package that will claw back billions of dollars in federal funding to NPR and PBS. The package will now head to the Senate. 4:15pm- Who is funding the left's “No Kings” protests? Walmart heiress Christy Walton—the widow of John T. Walton, son of Walmart founder Sam Walton—funded a full-page advertisement in The New York Times promoting a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump's Flag Day celebration in Washington D.C. The New York Post notes that Christy Walton has no role in Walmart's operations but has a net worth of over $19 billion. Rich notes that it's important to remember Walmart and its employees have played absolutely no part in this—and shouldn't be financially punished via a boycott for an heiress's far-left ideology. 4:40pm- The No Kings protest is expected to occur in numerous cities across the country this Saturday—including Philadelphia. Will District Attorney Larry Krasner prosecute protesters that turn violent? Nope! 5:05pm- Frannie Block—Reporter for The Free Press—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest article, “Reading, Writing, and Racism: The Three R's of Philly Public Schools.” You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/philadelphia-radical-curriculum-racism-israel. 5:20pm- The No Kings protest is expected to occur in numerous cities across the country this Saturday—including Philadelphia. Will District Attorney Larry Krasner prosecute protesters that turn violent? Nope! During a press conference on Thursday, Krasner shamelessly compared President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. 5:40pm- During a news conference on Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was berated by Sen. Alex Padilla as she attempted to highlight the Trump Administration's removal of dangerous criminals residing in the U.S. unlawfully. Padilla was so disruptive that he needed to be escorted out of the room by security. 5:45pm- What are Matt's top 3 favorite Martin Scorsese films of all time? Rich and Justin are disgusted by the list…but, sadly, not surprised. 6:05pm- Daniel Turner— Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Donald Trump signing joint Congressional resolutions which will block California from enacting its ban on gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. ...

12 - Can Dom out drive Ron Jaworski on the golf course? 1205 - Is Jon Meacham's take on the Alex Padilla situation and how it relates to protestors. We revisit a call on Krasner from the 11 o'clock hour. 1210 - 9 inmates are missing after protestors stormed Delaney Hall last night. We play the video of the incident. 1215 - Side - something everybody loves, but you do not get. 1220 - CNN Analyst Scott Jennings joins us live from Israel! And then a bit of a hiccup. What does Scott make of this situation after Israel bombed Iran late last night? Does Scott agree with the people who say we have no interest in fighting a war with or for Israel? Why did Scott decide to visit Israel at a time like this? Will we see Scott on CNN while he's there? 1240 - More about the impending protestors. Why can't JB Pritzker answer the question? 1250 - The Lehigh County Commissioner is advocating for citizens to band together and block ICE agents. Your calls. 1 - Chief Steven Sund, author of “Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on January 6” joins the program. Was it the correct call to bring the National guard to the LA riots? Who made the initial call? How does he relate his January 6th experience as an officer on the ground to this ordeal? Are there foreign actors inciting these riots? What is Steven Sund doing today just reacting to all of this? How many protests can we expect to see and what should people do to avoid these things? 120 - Where is all this backlash to protests and such coming from? Revisiting what Jon Irons had to say. 135 - Jewish Institute for National Security of America Director of Foreign Policy Jonathan Ruhe joins the program today. What is JINSA? Why was this strike against Iran from Israel so important? How do we determine the success of this operation? What's the justification of taking out the scientists and other civilians in Iran? Are neighboring countries rooting for Israel after this attack? When will Iran respond? 150 - Certain Iranian officials will not be returning to the negotiating tables… Your calls. 2 - Protect Our Coast NJ President Robin Shaffer joins us. Is it true that Ron Jaworski threw a ball over 85 yards his rookie season? Can Jaws help Dom add ten yards to his throw? What is the new revelation regarding New York wind power and the deal they made and how it affects neighboring New Jersey? They're suing the Kingdom of Norway? 210 - Why is Spartacus raging on the floor today? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Your calls. What is a part of the Big Beautiful Bill that RFK Jr. is highlighting? 235 - Playing RFK Jr.'s incentive to Americans in the Big Beautiful Bill. Your calls on a wide variety of topics. 250 - The Lightning Round!

2 - We continue with more Krasner comments and the unbelievably tone deaf and down right idiotic rhetoric he is vomiting while at the podium today. Dom gives his very candid and impassioned response. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Your calls on a wide variety of topics. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Mikie Making Millions is our lead story today as she made an appearance on The Breakfast Club with Charlemagne Tha God. 1205 - With LA-like protests expected to hit certain cities across the country, what is Ron DeSantis' message to potential rioters? Is it the correct stance? 1210 - Did Philly Mag go too far with their coverage on the riots? 1215 - Side - all time jerk 1220 - We go down the shore for some hale coverage as well as Dave Kosky's tory of a local hero. Your calls. 1230 - Lawyer and Author Gordon G. Chang joins us today. How have the discussions between the U.S. and China transpired? What should be done to the Chinese nationalists who were caught smuggling a pathogen into the country? Are there any discussions regarding Taiwan? What else about our China relations does Gordon feel we should know? 1250 - Does JB Pritzker use the women's bathroom? What are we supposed to do if protestors block off traffic here? We listen to audio of a showdown between Elise Stefanik and Kathy Hochul on Capitol Hill. 1 - Attorney Linda Kerns joins us to set the ground rules on the debate at Mulligan's! We'll get to that later, but for now let's talk about Dom's misspelled name and a present for Dan! What percentage of the population is unaffiliated with the major two parties in New Jersey? Why don't New Jerseyans turn out on election day? What do the Republicans have to do in order to stop Mikie Sherrill? Now, what are going to be the topics of the debate next week? Is Dan going to step into the ring? 120 - Why won't Tim Walz answer questions on Capitol Hill? Will riots happen in the city this weekend? 135 - Returning to immigration. Peter Doocy had some questions on the targeting of farmers and other laborers by ICE. Why isn't Trump going after hotel workers? 140 - Your calls. 150 - We listen to Larry Krasner's inflammatory press conference rgarding impending protests in the city. 2 - We continue with more Krasner comments and the unbelievably tone deaf and down right idiotic rhetoric he is vomiting while at the podium today. Dom gives his very candid and impassioned response. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Your calls on a wide variety of topics. 250 - The Lightning Round!

This week's politics episode takes you into the Pen & Pencil Club, Philadelphia's press club since 1892. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by NBC10's Lauren Mayk, KYW Newsradio's Pat Loeb, The Inquirer's Ellie Rushing, and Cherri Gregg, co-host of WHYY's Studio 2. They break down last month's primary election for district attorney, what incumbent Larry Krasner's landslide win in the Democratic primary means, and how Philadelphians are thinking and talking about public safety in the city.  Feeling safe in the city, or not? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the midst of the terrible Trump tax bill moving through Congress, Ralph invites Sarah Anderson who directs the Global Economy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies to discuss the massive tax loopholes huge companies like Amazon get that allow them to pay far less in taxes than ordinary working people. Then, Greg LeRoy from Good Jobs First joins us to discuss how state taxpayers are footing the bill for these massive data centers companies like Google are building all over the country. Plus, Ralph has some choice words for passive unions and responds to listener feedback about our guest last week, Nadav Wieman.Sarah Anderson directs the Global Economy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies and is a co-editor of the IPS website Inequality.org. Her research covers a wide range of international and domestic economic issues, including inequality, CEO pay, taxes, labor, and Wall Street reform.They're (Congress is) planning to give huge new tax giveaways to large corporations like Amazon and wealthy people like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. And partially paying for those tax cuts for the wealthy by slashing programs that mean so much to so many Americans like Medicaid and food assistance.”Sarah AndersonWe're not going to have a healthy, thriving society and economy as long as we have the extreme levels of inequality that we have today.Sarah AndersonDubbed “the leading national watchdog of state and local economic development subsidies,” “an encyclopedia of information regarding subsidies,” “God's witness to corporate welfare,” and “the OG of ensuring that state and local tax policy actually supports good jobs, sustainability, and equity,”* Greg founded Good Jobs First in 1998 upon winning the Public Interest Pioneer Award. He has trained and consulted for state and local governments, associations of public officials, labor-management committees, unions, community groups, tax and budget watchdogs, environmentalists, and smart growth advocates more than 30 years.Public education and public health are the two biggest losers in every state giving away money to data centers right now.Greg Le RoyWe know of no other form of state spending that is so out of control. Therefore, we recommend that states cancel their data center tax exemptions. Such subsidies are absolutely unnecessary for an extremely profitable industry dominated by some of the most valuable corporations on earth such as Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Google.Good Jobs First report: “Cloudy With a Loss of Spending Control”They've (Congress has) known for years that the ordinary worker pays a higher tax rate than these loophole-ridden corporations.Ralph NaderIn my message to Trump, I ask him, "Why is he afraid of Netanyahu? And doesn't he want to come to the rescue of these innocent babies by saying, ‘Mr. Netanyahu, the taxpayers in this country are paying for thousands of trucks stalled at the border of Gaza full of medicine, food, water, electricity, fuel, and other critical necessities? We're going to put a little American flag on each one of these trucks, and don't you dare block them.'”…No answer.Ralph NaderNews 5/23/251. It seems as though the dam in Israeli politics against acknowledging the horrors in Gaza is beginning to break. In an interview with the BBC this week, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that what Israel "is currently doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime. Thousands of innocent Palestinians are being killed.” He went on to say, “the war has no objective and has no chance of achieving anything that could save the lives of the hostages.” These quotes come from the Jerusalem Post. And on May 21st, Haaretz reported that opposition party leader Yair Golan warned that Israel could become a “pariah state, like South Africa once was,” based on its actions in Gaza. Speaking a truth that American politicians appear incapable of articulating, he added, a “sane state does not wage war against civilians, does not kill babies as a hobby, and does not set goals for itself like the expulsion of a population.”2. Confirming this prognosis, the Cradle reports “The Israeli military has admitted that more than 80 percent of the people killed in the attacks on Gaza since Israel breached the ceasefire two months ago are…civilians.” This fact was confirmed by the IDF in response to a request from Hebrew magazine Hamakom, wherein “the military's spokesperson stated that 500 of the 2,780 killed in the Gaza Strip as of Tuesday are ‘terrorists.'” Leaving the remaining 2,280 people killed classified as “not suspected terrorists.” The Cradle compares this ratio, approximately 4.5 civilians killed for every combatant, to the Russia-Ukraine war – a ratio of approximate 2.8 to one. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has “claimed that the ratio is just one civilian killed for each combatant killed.” At the same time, AP reports that while Israel has allowed a minimum of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, under immense international pressure, “none of that aid actually reached Palestinians,” according to the United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric. The renewed offensive coupled with the barring of humanitarian aid has raised the alarm about mass starvation in Gaza.3. Developments on the ground in Gaza have triggered a new wave of international outcry. On May 19th, leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada issued a joint statement, reading in part, “We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel's military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable… The Israeli Government's denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law…We will not stand by while the Netanyahu Government pursues these egregious actions. If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response.” The Parliament of Spain meanwhile, “passed a non-binding motion calling on the government to impose an arms embargo on Israel,” per Anadolu Ajansı. This potential ban, supported by all parties except the conservative People's Party and the far-right Vox, would “ban the exports of any material that could strengthen the Israeli military, including helmets, vests, and fuel with potential military use.” Left-wing parties in Spain are now pushing for an emergency session to impose a binding decree to this effect.4. The United States however seems to be moving backwards. Drop Site news reports Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff made a deal with Hamas ensuring that, “the Trump administration would compel Israel to lift the Gaza blockade and allow humanitarian aid to enter the territory…[and] make a public call for an immediate ceasefire,” in exchange for the release of Edan Alexander. Of course, once Alexander was released Trump reneged completely. Basem Naim, a member of Hamas's political bureau, told Drop Site, “He did nothing of this…They didn't violate the deal. They threw it in the trash.” Besides prolonging further the charnel house in Gaza, this duplicity undermines American credibility in the region, particularly with Iran at a time when Trump is seeking a new deal to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.5. Democrats in Congress are inching towards action as well. On May 13th, Senator Peter Welch introduced Senate Resolution 224, calling for “the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.” Along with Welch, 45 Democrats and Independents signed on to this resolution, that is the entire Democratic caucus except for John Fetterman. On May 14th, Rashida Tlaib introduced House Resolution 409, commemorating the Nakba and calling on Congress to “reinstate support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provides life-saving humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.” This was cosponsored by AOC and Reps. Carson, Lee, Omar, Pressley, Ramirez, Simon, and Coleman. And, on May 21st, a group of eight senators – Welch, Sanders, Kaine, Merkley, Murray, Van Hollen, Schatz, and Warnock – sent a letter urging Secretary of State Rubio to reopen the investigation into the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu-Akleh, per Prem Thakker. The Biden administration ruled the death “unintentional,” but a new documentary by Zeteo News reveals a “Biden cover-up.”6. More action is occurring on college campuses as well, as students go into graduation season. At NYU, a student named Logan Rozos said in his graduation speech, “As I search my heart today in addressing you all…the only thing that is appropriate to say in this time and to a group this large is a recognition of the atrocities currently happening in Palestine,” per CNN. NYU announced that they are now withholding his diploma. At George Washington University, the Guardian reports student Cecilia Culver said in her graduation speech, “I am ashamed to know my tuition [fee] is being used to fund…genocide…I call upon the class of 2025 to withhold donations and continue advocating for disclosure and divestment.” GWU issued a statement declaring Culver “has been barred from all GW's campuses and sponsored events elsewhere.” The moral clarity of these students is remarkable, given the increasingly harsh measures these schools have taken to silence those who speak up.7. Moving on, several major stories about the failing DOGE initiative have surfaced in recent days. First, Social Security. Listeners may recall that a DOGE engineer said “40% of phone calls made to [the Social Security Administration] to change direct deposit information come from fraudsters.” Yet, a new report by NextGov.com found that since DOGE mandated the SSA install new anti-fraud checks on claims made over the phone, “only two claims out of over 110,000 were found to likely be fraudulent,” or 0.0018%. What the policy has done however, is slow down payments. According to this piece, retirement claim processing is down 25%. Meanwhile, at the VA, DOGE engineer Sahil Lavingia, “found…a machine that largely functions, though it doesn't make decisions as fast as a startup might.” Lavingia added “honestly, it's kind of fine—because the government works. It's not as inefficient as I was expecting, to be honest. I was hoping for more easy wins.” This from Fast Company. Finally, CBS reports, “leaders of the United States Institute for Peace regained control of their offices Wednesday…after they were ejected from their positions by the Trump administration and [DOGE] in March.” This piece explains that On February 19th, President Trump issued Executive Order 14217 declaring USIP "unnecessary" and terminating its leadership, most of its 300 staff members, its entire board, installing a DOGE functionary at the top and transferring ownership of the building to the federal government. This set off a court battle that ended Monday, when U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the takeover was “unlawful” and therefore “null and void.” These DOGE setbacks might help explain Elon Musk's reported retreat from the political spotlight and political spending.8. On May 21st, Congressman Gerry Connolly passed away, following his battle with esophageal cancer. Connolly's death however is just the latest in a disturbing trend – Ken Klippenstein reports, “Connolly joins five other members of Congress who also died in office over the past 13 months…Rep. Raúl Grijalva…Rep. Sylvester Turner…Rep. Bill Pascrell…Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee…[and] Rep. Donald Payne Jr.” All of these representatives were Democrats and their deaths have chipped away at the close margin between Democrats and Republicans in the House – allowing the Republicans to pass Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” by a single vote. Connolly himself prevailed over AOC in a much-publicized intra-party battle for the Ranking Member seat on the House Oversight committee. It speaks volumes that Connolly was only able to hold onto that seat for a few short months before becoming too sick to stay on. This is of course part and parcel with the recent revelations about Biden's declining mental acuity during his presidency and the efforts to oust David Hogg from the DNC for backing primaries against what he calls “asleep-at-the-wheel” Democrats.9. Speaking of “asleep-at-the-wheel” Democrats, Bloomberg Government reports Senator John Fetterman “didn't attend a single committee hearing in 2025 until…May 8, about a week after an explosive New York Magazine story raised questions about his mental health and dedication to his job.” Fetterman, who represents Pennsylvania on the Commerce, Agriculture, and Homeland Security committees skipped the confirmation hearings for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Budget Director Russ Vought, some of the most high-profile and controversial Trump appointments. Fetterman still has yet to attend a single Agriculture committee hearing in 2025.10. Finally, in more Pennsylvania news, the state held its Democratic primaries this week, yielding mixed results. In Pittsburgh, progressives suffered a setback with the ouster of Mayor Ed Gainey – the first Black mayor of the city. Gainey lost to Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor, the son of former Mayor Bob O'Connor, the Hill reports. In Philadelphia however, voters approved three ballot measures – including expanding affordable housing and adding more oversight to the prison system – and reelected for a third term progressive reform District Attorney Larry Krasner, per AP. Krasner has long been a target of conservatives in both parties, but has adroitly maneuvered to maintain his position – and dramatically reduced homicide rates in Philly. The Wall Street Journal reports Philadelphia homicides declined by 34% between 2023 and 2024, part of substantial decline in urban homicides nationwide. Kudos to Krasner.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

District Attorney Larry Krasner has his fair share of vocal detractors, but his performance at the polls speaks for itself. After a convincing win over challenger Pat Dugan in the Democratic primary, Krasner is all but assured a third term. KYW Newsradio's Pat Loeb explains his appeal to voters and keys to victory. Plus, get analysis of the Mark Dial verdict in the trial of Eddie Irizarry's killing, and hear what riders who depend on SEPTA had to say about the potential impact of its impending doomsday budget. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio's team of reporters cover these stories and more, including the survival of the Eagles' famed “tush push” and Memorial Day weekend activity tips in Pennsylvania.  00:00 Intro 02:01 How - and why - DA Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary 07:51 Analyzing the Mark Dial verdict in the trial for Eddie Irizarry's killing 14:06 What riders said at SEPTA public budget hearing meetings 19:36 Ahead of Memorial Day, veterans continue to wrestle with mental health struggles 23:57 The “Tush Push” LIVES! 30:02 Where to go in PA this Memorial Day and into the summer Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Friday News Round Up. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz are talking about Larry Krasner's landslide win in the Democratic primary for District Attorney. Plus, Mark Dial, former Philly police officer, was convicted of manslaughter for the killing of Eddie Irizarry, a man he pulled over and shot in 2023. And the Tush Push survives a vote to ban it.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  A Philadelphians Guide to the Jersey Shore The best times to travel from Philly for Memorial Day vacation The former Philly cop who shot and killed Eddie Irizarry is on trial this week for murder Mark Dial convicted of voluntary manslaughter in 2023 killing of Eddie Irizarry How Jeffrey Lurie, Jason Kelce and the Eagles saved the tush push Despite Philly DA primary loss, Pat Dugan may still challenge Larry Krasner in November Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 - Will Dom be the Republican nominee for District Attorney in Philadelphia opposite Larry Krasner? A certain morning talk radio host thinks so! Is it niche or niche? 1205 - How smug does Krasner sound after his primary win yesterday? Should Dom apologize to the FOP? Some nice hearty laughs from the Krasner crowd yesterday! 1215 - Side - someone you would like to hear Dom interview 1220 - The NFL didn't go full socialist! What was Roe's present to Dom? Would you get a massage? Should you talk to the masseuse during a massage? Your calls. 1240 - What is in the water in Abington? Your calls. 1250 - Trump spars with the South African president over the calls for the genocide of white farmers down on the cape.

12 - Will Dom be the Republican nominee for District Attorney in Philadelphia opposite Larry Krasner? A certain morning talk radio host thinks so! Is it niche or niche? 1205 - How smug does Krasner sound after his primary win yesterday? Should Dom apologize to the FOP? Some nice hearty laughs from the Krasner crowd yesterday! 1215 - Side - someone you would like to hear Dom interview 1220 - The NFL didn't go full socialist! What was Roe's present to Dom? Would you get a massage? Should you talk to the masseuse during a massage? Your calls. 1240 - What is in the water in Abington? Your calls. 1250 - Trump spars with the South African president over the calls for the genocide of white farmers down on the cape. 1 - Before he can join us, Congressman Jeff Van Drew has to vote! Jeff details why it is not an issue for Democrats to want to oversee Delaney Hall, but you must make an appointment through the proper channels and conduct yourself appropriately! Why are wind energy projects in New Jersey different from other states? Will the “Big Beautiful Bill” have Republican grandstanders in addition to Democrat opposition? Should Medicaid change? What is not being reported accurately about the cuts to Medicaid? Why have the Democrats focused shifted from kids to money? What is the Social Security and Medicaid line that the government has to balance on? 120 - The NFL has decided to not ban the “Tush Push”. Why is this a win for the eagles and parity? 140 - Your calls to kick off the segment. 150 - Returning to the FOP's non-endorsement of a DA candidate due to the perceived toxicity of the police. 2 - Has Bucks County completely lost its mind? Their County Commissioners certainly have. 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Revisiting Krasner talk. Your calls. 235 - PA State Representative Martina White joins the program. Did she watch any of the Krasner coverage yesterday? Why was Pat Dugan's name not large enough to topple Krasner in this election cycle? Would Dugan run as a Republican and ask for more endorsements? 250 - The Lightning Round!

2 - Has Bucks County completely lost its mind? Their County Commissioners certainly have. 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Revisiting Krasner talk. Your calls. 235 - PA State Representative Martina White joins the program. Did she watch any of the Krasner coverage yesterday? Why was Pat Dugan's name not large enough to topple Krasner in this election cycle? Would Dugan run as a Republican and ask for more endorsements? 250 - The Lightning Round!

District Attorney Larry Krasner defeated Pat Dugan in the Democratic race for district attorney. Dugan spent more money on the campaign than Krasner, but the two-term incumbent leaned on his record as a progressive prosecutor and the city's lowest murder rate in a half-century. With no one running on the Republican ticket, this paves the way for Krasner to secure a third term as D.A. in the November general election. Tune into today's episode of City Cast Philly as host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz breakdown the results of the primary election. The episode was recorded at 11p.m. on Tuesday May 20th.  Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Krasner was a special guest at a Fraternity meeting of the Philly Nu Sigma of Phi Beta Sigma. We happened to be at the meeting and provided this report for the The Neoliberal News media - The Neoliberal Post, The Neoliberal Journals and The Neoliberal Round. Larry discuss how his work has saved tax payers billions of dollars with the reduction of mass incarceration's thanks to the sentencing and supervision program. However Krasner stated that Supervision only works temporarily as the experience is that after three years they go back to jail. Krasner reports how he has also reduced that. Larry announces that this day in May we have fewer homicide today on this 14th day of the year than any other year in Philadelphia. 1. Lots of money into preventing crime and into solving crime, doing it at the same time - creates better results and it costs the country and the city less incarceration is an expensive activity and thanks to the work of the mayor and the security forces. 2. What about Bail Reform? Larry does not support zero base Bail reform. H explains why.Available in The Neoliberal Post: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner recently addressed members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. at a dynamic community Q&A, answering the piercing question, “What have we done right?” His answer, armed with raw statistics and biting clarity, laid bare both the progress and persistent paradoxes of Philadelphia's criminal justice system.Krasner, a former civil rights attorney turned reformist DA, didn't mince words. “We've cut state custody numbers from 13,000 to 9,000,” he said. “County jail is down to 3,600, when it used to flirt with 10,000.” Juvenile confinement? Down 70%.What does this mean in human terms?Read More Here:https://theneoliberal.com/reimagining-justice-larry-krasner-on-ending-mass-incarceration-and-investing-in-communities/The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and a Production of The Neoliberal Corporation.https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalVisit us: https://theneoliberal.comDonate to us: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQVisit us: https://theneoliberal.comThe Neoliberal Corporation is a Think Tank, Publishing, Digital News Media, IT, Research and Education company.

News: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner recently addressed members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. answering the piercing question, “What have we done right?” His answer, armed with raw statistics and biting clarity, laid bare both the progress and persistent paradoxes of Philadelphia's criminal justice system. Krasner, a former civil rights attorney turned reformist DA, didn't mince words. “We've cut state custody numbers from 13,000 to 9,000,” he said. “County jail is down to 3,600, when it used to flirt with 10,000.” Juvenile confinement? Down 70%.What does this mean in human terms? “Over 50,000 years of incarceration have been avoided,” Krasner declared. That's not hyperbole—it's the cumulative result of rolling back excessive sentencing and reining in outdated policies that once led the nation in imprisonment. And the savings? “At $60,000 a year per inmate,” he pointed out, “that's about three billion dollars we didn't waste on punishment. That's money that could fund education, addiction treatment, mental health care, and job creation.”Krasner reminded the audience that his office operates on a modest $50 million annual budget. “In seven years, that's $350 million,” he said, “which means we saved nearly ten times our cost.”But perhaps the most jaw-dropping revelation was about supervision—probation and parole. “We've reduced it by two-thirds,” he noted. “We used to have 1 in 9 Black men in Philadelphia under some form of court supervision—twenty-five times more than in New York City.” Why does that matter? “Because after two years, people on supervision are more likely to commit crimes—not less,” he explained. “And locking someone up because they couldn't pay court fees, or tested positive for THC, while judges sip brown liquor? That's not justice. That's absurd.” Yet even as incarceration rates plummet, crime is not rising—a key myth Krasner dismantled. “As of May 14, 2025, Philadelphia recorded fewer homicides than on any May 14 in the last 50 years. Of the 18 violent crime categories we track, 14 are down.”Donate to us: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQVisit us: https://theneoliberal.comThe Neoliberal Corporation is a Think Tank, Publishing, Digital News Media, IT, Research and Education company. This episode is a reading of a published article in #theneoliberaljournals https://theneoliberal.com/reimagining-justice-larry-krasner-on-ending-mass-incarceration-and-investing-in-communities/Check out our store: https://store.theneoliberal.com

12 - Dom kicks off Friday with former FBI Director James Comey posting a “8647” message on Instagram. Is this a threat of violence? Dom discusses in depth. 1215 - Side - something/someone that broke your heart 1220 - Does Stephen Colbert get to make fun of Republicans being in the tax bracket that he's in? 1235 - The Democrats answer to Trump is a multi-trillion dollar reparations bill? Is that the right move? The Inquirer finally understands what Krasner is all about? Dom discusses Trump's trip to Qatar and whether that's who we should be in business with. 1250 - Your calls to wrap the hour. Stay safe out there! 1 - We play audio from Whitemarsh's Township's council cancelling their 4th of July Parade. Resident and listener Christine Balster joins us today to update her petition to reinstate the parade. What are the steps needed to take in order to get this parade back on the table? What step forward has the community already made? How can the community band together if it ends up being a real budgeting/resource issue? 110 - Your calls. 120 - Should there be a competition reality show for immigrants to earn their citizenship? Your calls. 135 - Friend of the program Keith Hartzell joins us today. How good/bad was Dan as his producer? What is the police presence going to be like in Ocean City to combat juvenile crime? Keith will be delivering his first sermon as a preacher this weekend, what can he tell us about it? 155 - Your calls. 2 - PA Senator Dave McCormick joins us today. What is the balancing act that Republicans have to do with slashing and budgeting our government without upsetting people? How will Medicaid fit into that plan? What is it like interacting with Senator Fetterman, do they have a relationship? How have the two Senators supported each other on Fentanyl eradication? How can we stop the flow of Fentanyl into the country? How can we make our towns and cities safer? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - What will Howard Stern not do at a Knicks game? 235 - Dom revisits COVID and how we may get some sort of a reckoning in the near future. 240 - Some news with Sheriff Fred Harran and Chester County! Who will be at Mulligans? Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Dom kicks off Friday with former FBI Director James Comey posting a “8647” message on Instagram. Is this a threat of violence? Dom discusses in depth. 1215 - Side - something/someone that broke your heart 1220 - Does Stephen Colbert get to make fun of Republicans being in the tax bracket that he's in? 1235 - The Democrats answer to Trump is a multi-trillion dollar reparations bill? Is that the right move? The Inquirer finally understands what Krasner is all about? Dom discusses Trump's trip to Qatar and whether that's who we should be in business with. 1250 - Your calls to wrap the hour. Stay safe out there!

Next week Philly will vote on district attorney, city and state judges, and three ballot questions. We tell you everything you need to know before the primary election. Plus: Philly remembers the May 13th, 1985 MOVE bombing, and there's a new way to travel from Center City to Grays Ferry. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  City Cast Philly interview with District Attorney Larry Krasner City Cast Philly interview with Krasner's opponent, Pat Dugan City Cast Philly covers the judicial elections DA Larry Krasner has a fundraising advantage among Philly residents. Challenger Patrick Dugan is dominating the suburbs. Here's what to know about Philly's three ballot questions New $48M pedestrian bridge connects Schuylkill Banks in Center City to Grays Ferry Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Centre County Highway Revolt Williamstown Theatre Festival  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 - Montgomery County Commissioner Tom DiBello joins us as Montgomery County says they will not follow the lead of Bucks! Why express that sentiment? Is the language Bucks is using a work around for “sanctuary city”? Do you think if Montgomery County were to use the same language it would be the same? Why would Whitemarsh cancel their 4th of July Parade? 115 - Calley Means had an interesting quote regarding RFK Jr. and his leadership approach at HHS. 120 - Why can't the police union endorse Pat Dugan over Larry Krasner? How out of bounds is Larry Krasner. 130 - Your calls. A call spurs some interesting convo on Krasner. 145 - Is “Every Breath You Take” about a stalker? Ann Marie Muldoon joins us and expresses her displeasure with her musical favorite, Bruce Springsteen. 150 - Remember the drive-in? Your calls.

12 - What is to be done about birthright citizenship? The SCOTUS debates with a Trump appointee. 1205 - Returning to the Whitemarsh 4th of July Parade cancellation. When will the meeting for this be held? Are plastic bags single use? Dom reminisces on a potential ban from years ago. 1210 - Where did this PA ban on handheld devices pop up from? 1215 - Side - something you're nostalgic for 1220 - Why is Dom on one side for the NJ gubernatorial race? Why is Bruce Springsteen talking about the Trump administration overseas at his concert? 1235 - Continuing with Bruce Springsteen's comments at his concert in England. How out of touch can a billionaire be? At what point are you too rich to lecture the public on life? 1240 - Your calls. 1250 - More on Springsteen. 1 - Montgomery County Commissioner Tom DiBello joins us as Montgomery County says they will not follow the lead of Bucks! Why express that sentiment? Is the language Bucks is using a work around for “sanctuary city”? Do you think if Montgomery County were to use the same language it would be the same? Why would Whitemarsh cancel their 4th of July Parade? 115 - Calley Means had an interesting quote regarding RFK Jr. and his leadership approach at HHS. 120 - Why can't the police union endorse Pat Dugan over Larry Krasner? How out of bounds is Larry Krasner. 130 - Your calls. A call spurs some interesting convo on Krasner. 145 - Is “Every Breath You Take” about a stalker? Ann Marie Muldoon joins us and expresses her displeasure with her musical favorite, Bruce Springsteen. 150 - Remember the drive-in? Your calls. 2 - Rashida Talib broke down on the House floor as she defended the citizens of Gaza. 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Can anyone get the Money Melody? Your calls. 225 - What should the response be to rogue Town Councils who oppose Trump or overreach on their power? 235 - Who is the biggest local grocer? Is the answer shocking? Your calls. 240 - Chef Dave: Is it sauce or gravy? 250 - The Lightning Round!

This week on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” it's all about smack talk, storylines, and stand-up. Ira sits down with Mike Krasner (host) and Sean Reddy (co-producer) of Roastlemania 6, coming to Wiseguys Comedy at the Arts District on May 24. In this high-energy episode, Mike and Sean pull back the curtain on the wild world of Roastlemania—from its humble beginnings to the chaotic comedy spectacle it is today. They dive into how they fused their love of professional wrestling with stand-up comedy, crafting outrageous characters, off-the-cuff banter, and full-on roasts that mirror the drama of the ring. They talk about growing up glued to wrestling on TV, the comedians who channel their inner wrestlers, and how battles of wit replace body slams. Hear how this duo built their friendship, developed the show's over-the-top format, and why Sean proudly wears the title of a “heel” judge. Plus: why it's more than a show—it's a full-blown production. From street-level promo-tion to giving rising comics their shot in the spotlight, Mike and Sean share why timing, writing, and stage time matter. Also, why Mike insists on keeping Roastlemania bi-monthly to maintain the creative fire and give performers the space to shine. (Also Watch Full Podcast Video)

Welcome Natties to episode 86 “I love you dad!” This week we welcome on returning comedian Mike Krasner and 1st time on comedian Sean Reddy! Join us on another verbal journey as we discuss favorite go to close to home food spots, Uncle Kyle getting lost reminiscing about his dad, a hilarious Smash or Pass, another bad impressions bit, our guests amazing comedy show Roastlemania in Las Vegas, NV and so much more! Remember to please like, comment and subscribe! Are you a part of THE Natty Nation? What are you waiting for?Natties go check out Roastlemania at WiseGuys Art District in Las Vegas, NV on May 24th! Support the local comedy scene!MAGIC MIND: They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code: NATURALSM at checkout!!!You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/NATURALSMNatties we officially have MERCH! Support us and the podcast by ordering on our website www.thenaturalspod.com Thank you!SocialsMike Krasner: @comedianmikekrasner @roastlemanialvSean Reddy: @seanreddycomedyUncle Kyle/Pod: @thenaturalspodSweet Derek: @sweetderekproductionsEmail: sweetderekproductions@gmail.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- In an interview with NBC10's Lauren Mayk, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner defended his insistence that President Donald Trump is “fundamentally fascist” and that Trump and his followers are “bullies that need to be punched in the face as hard as possible.” Why is Krasner advocating for violence—especially after there have been several assassination attempts against the president? 6:30pm- Breaking News: A Philadelphia police officer was shot while responding to a dispute near Overbrook High School. The officer was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. 6:50pm- Over the weekend, President Donald Trump told reporters he is interested in reopening Alcatraz to house some of the country's most dangerous criminals. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) says it's a bad idea.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/07/2025): 3:05pm- While appearing on Fox News Tuesday night, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that he will be meeting with Chinese officials in Switzerland this weekend to negotiate a new trade agreement. Last month, in response to China's predatory trade practices, President Donald Trump placed 145% tariffs on all Chinese imports. Meanwhile, China has suspended the exportation of rare earth minerals and rare earth magnets—two components critical to modern technology. 3:15pm- Former President Joe Biden sat down for an interview with BBC and was asked if he should have left the 2024 presidential race sooner—providing Kamala Harris additional time to campaign as the nominee. He explained: “I don't think it would have mattered.” 3:30pm- According to New York Magazine's Intelligencer, staffers for Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) are voicing concerns about the state of his mental health. But are these stories being printed because Fetterman has vocally opposed the far-left recently? While speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill, Fetterman called the article a “hit piece” and noted that it only has one source. 3:50pm- In recently released audio, Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wife can be heard providing an explanation for the second protective order she filed against him in 2020. In the one-minute clip, Jennifer Vasquez claims that Abrego Garcia physically abused her on several occasions and even threatened to kill her. Video of a traffic stop has also been made public which may show Abrego Garcia involved in human trafficking. According to Fox News, the Biden Administration's FBI decided not to investigate—and he was immediately released by police. The Trump Administration deported Abrego Garcia, who was living in the U.S. illegally, to El Salvador—where he is a citizen. Are Democrats finally done defending Abrego Garcia? 4:05pm- Justin Goodman—Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy for the White Coat Waste Project—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Donald Trump's executive order restricting gain-of-function research. According to the Trump Administration, the high-risk research is believed to have played a role in Covid-19—with U.S. taxpayer funded studies being responsible for producing the virus in Wuhan, China. Goodman also applauds the Trump Administration's decision to end barbaric medical testing on beagles and other dogs. 4:30pm- On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of 205 suspects charged with various sex crimes—saving over 100 children from abuse in the process. 5:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Dave Portnoy battling anti-Semitism at a Philadelphia bar, the Trump Administration defending Columbus Day from far-left cancelation, Rep. Hank Johnson's incredible apology for saying the “m-word,” and Vanity Fair blaming MAGA for America's “obsession with protein.” 5:40pm- Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) says he still doesn't understand why Democrats lost the 2024 election, New Jersey Democrats think it's a good idea to raise the cost of electricity right before a gubernatorial election, and The Studio on Apple TV mocks cancel culture. 6:05pm- In an interview with NBC10's Lauren Mayk, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner defended his insistence that President Donald Trump is “fundamentally fascist” and that Trump and his followers are “bullies that need to be punched in the face as hard as possible.” Why is Krasner advocating for violence—especially after there have been several assassination attempts against the president? 6:30pm- Breaking News: A Philadelphia police officer was shot while responding to a dispute near Overbrook High School. The officer was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. 6:50pm- Over the weekend, President Donald Trump told ...

For our Wednesday politics episode, former Judge Pat Dugan visits City Cast Philly to make his case for why District Attorney Larry Krasner, a two-term incumbent, doesn't deserve to be reelected. Dugan notes that despite a recent drop in the murder rate, the number of homicides in the city is far too high and is directly attributable to Krasner's policies. Dugan also says that while Krasner is held up as a “progressive prosecutor,” certain city diversion programs – which provide resources instead of jail time for some low-level offenders – have floundered under Krasner. And he blasts Krasner's approach to retail theft. Krasner was on City Cast Philly last Wednesday, April 30, so check out that episode. The Democratic primary election for district attorney is May 20.  Thoughts on the D.A.'s race? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get more Philly politics and news – plus lists of things to do in the city – in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this May 7th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Fitler Club Art Star Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said a potential move to cut 80-thousand jobs at the agency is a “goal” — not a concrete plan. And Pennsylvania veteran advocates react. President Trump is again targeting sanctuary cities like Philadelphia. Philly has a long history of protecting immigrants. District Attorney Larry Krasner says Philadelphia’s laws—and the Constitution—are clear. Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid is once again seeking bankruptcy protection. James Malone recited the oath of office on Monday, officially starting his term as the lone Democratic state senator from Lancaster County. The 51-year-old's surprise victory in a March special election made national headlines after he defeated Republican Josh Parsons. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our Wednesday politics episode, District Attorney Larry Krasner visits City Cast Philly to make his case for why he deserves a third term as the city's chief prosecutor. He touts the lowest murder rate in a half-century, compares his opponent to Donald Trump, tells his side of why there hasn't been a debate in the race, talks about the Eagles' visit to the White House, discusses the role of George Soros' money in his campaigns, analyzes the mayor's “work-in-progress” plan in Kensington, and defends himself from criticism that he doesn't work well with other elements of law enforcement. His opponent, former Judge Pat Dugan – who rejects any comparison to Trump, by the way – will be on the show next Wednesday, May 7, so stay tuned. The Democratic primary election for district attorney is May 20.  Thoughts on the D.A.'s race? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get more Philly politics and news – plus lists of things to do in the city – in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsor of this April 30th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 - We kick off Dom Time with an important question to Henry, whose answer stuns Dom and Dan. 1205 - Side - things you don't want to do but have to 1215 - As more and more people are arrested for plotting assassination attempts and the Governor's Mansion being burned down in Harrisburg, why can we not have better security for our elected officials? 1220 - Scott Bessent speaks on the economic plan and the media's coverage of it. 1230 - Where has the Trump administration succeeded the most? What about second? 1240 - Legendary Journalist Bill O'Reilly joins the program. How was the first taping of “Three Americans”, and subsequent live shows? What is the likelihood that Stephen A. Smith will run for President? What would Stephen A have to work on as far as his messaging to the people? How is Stephen A behind the scenes? What does Bill O'Reilly expect behind the scenes? There's one guy responsible for the economy, not Bessent, not anyone else, but Trump. This will be his legacy of failure if he cannot get the economy back on track. Bill is going to China? Where does Bill stand on the wrongly deported man to El Salvador? What will Trump do with Iran? 1 - Would Trump make a better Iran deal than Obama did? 105 - More side question answers off of Twitter. 110 - Should this prisoner mistakenly sent to El Salvador be returned or does it undermine Trump's deportation message? Ana Navarro weighs in. 115 - Is it “radioactive” to endorse Dugan over Krasner? The FOP seems to think so, but Dom does not. 120 - Who are the top 4 heroes in America? They're not very good… We coin a nickname for them. Why are liberals supporting and glorifying an athlete who killed a fellow competitor over a minor altercation? 135 - Rubber Room reforms? Your calls. Dan wants to be in the Rubber Room for a career? 150 - Your calls to wrap things up. 2 - What will be the future of minimum wage going forward? Is the raising of wages beneficial to people, even if it causes restaurants to lay off workers and raise prices? Will taxes be tipped? How much of a burden are the increased taxes on both the restaurants and the workers? 215 - Your calls on the matter and continuing to poke fun at Henry. 220 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Leslie gives her reconciliation. 235 - Founder & Executive Director of PowerTheFuture Daniel Turner joins us. We discuss his Op-Ed: “President Trump and America's coal industry are rising from the ashes together” and how we turned a blind eye to our values and let China do whatever they want that we are hurting not only our country, but the environment as well. Daniel details he started PTF because of coal miners and the towns that have been washed away by the exporting of our energy to other countries. Would there be better safety to coal mining nowadays compared to back then? Where are the benefits of getting rid of the coal industry? 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Would Trump make a better Iran deal than Obama did? 105 - More side question answers off of Twitter. 110 - Should this prisoner mistakenly sent to El Salvador be returned or does it undermine Trump's deportation message? Ana Navarro weighs in. 115 - Is it “radioactive” to endorse Dugan over Krasner? The FOP seems to think so, but Dom does not. 120 - Who are the top 4 heroes in America? They're not very good… We coin a nickname for them. Why are liberals supporting and glorifying an athlete who killed a fellow competitor over a minor altercation? 135 - Rubber Room reforms? Your calls. Dan wants to be in the Rubber Room for a career? 150 - Your calls to wrap things up.

Send us a textIn this “pay it” episode, Ernest breaks down the ongoing tariffs conflict, Kamala Harris's potential next move, updates in the contentious Philly District Attorney race, what people get wrong about the “Let Them” theory, about that Keri Hilson interview, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

12 - Who's to blame? Republicans and Democrats spar over punishment for this administration's mishaps and past transgressions. 1210 - Why are PA and NJ so weird? 1215 - Side - a magic we'll never recreate 1220 - Dom reminisces on trying out for morning drive and topics discussed. What does your Little League position say about you? We need to win in Wisconsin, as Scott Presler has laid out. Is Elon's incentive to vote legal? 1230 - Your calls. 1235 - Larry Krasner is a master grifter and put it on display yesterday in an article. 1245 - Congressman Scott Perry joins the show today to discuss his fight against the Chinese being able to buy our toll information in New Jersey, as well as eliminating them from buying other things such as farmland. What can be done to continue to limit Chinese influence stateside? What else is Scott Perry working on that he wants the listeners to know? What should we be fighting against? How is DOGE and our tax money coming along? 1 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew kicks off the 1 o'clock hour. What is being done about the war in Ukraine and the withholding of funding? What is Congressman's take on the vandalization of Teslas over Elon and DOGE? What will be done about these upcoming protests, if anything? How will Alina Habba fair as US AG in New Jersey? 115 - State Senator Lindsey Williams is making national headlines with her comments on the trans kids in sports issue. Doug Mastriano is still trying to weasel his way into state office. 120 - Your calls. A discussion on temporary license plates and the obstruction of license plates and how it affects policing. 135 - Trump looks to hike taxes on the rich and stop tax on tips? Is it the right thing to do? 145 - Neal Zoren joins us for another Friday TV/Movie breakdown. So what is the deal with this new Netflix drama Adolescence? What else should we be watching? What else is coming down the pipeline? Nathan Lane played Roy Cohn? Did you know people who play presidents don't win awards? 2 - Delaware Valley Journal Editor Linda Stein joins us today to discuss the impact that the newspaper is having in our local media and holding local officials and school boards accountable. Linda got thrown out of a meeting in Bucks County? For what? 205 - Discussing tax on tips. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Is this tax breaks plan the right step forward for Trump? Your calls. 235 - PA State Representative Martina White joins us today. How about this fight from Krasner? Is he serious with his rhetoric? What is not to get about the Fairness in Women's Sports Act? Will this pass the next step in the State Senate? 250 - The Lightning Round! Winner of The Week.

2 - Delaware Valley Journal Editor Linda Stein joins us today to discuss the impact that the newspaper is having in our local media and holding local officials and school boards accountable. Linda got thrown out of a meeting in Bucks County? For what? 205 - Discussing tax on tips. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Is this tax breaks plan the right step forward for Trump? Your calls. 235 - PA State Representative Martina White joins us today. How about this fight from Krasner? Is he serious with his rhetoric? What is not to get about the Fairness in Women's Sports Act? Will this pass the next step in the State Senate? 250 - The Lightning Round! Winner of The Week.

2 - Returning to Signalgate and what the fallout will be due to the mistakes of this administration. Do people still want to hear about this? Your calls. Should Republicans cross the aisle to remove Krasner. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Elise Stefanik is out as U.N. Ambassador. Is Trump having buyers remorse with J.D. Vance? 230 - Is destroying Teslas the new internet trend? 235 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Kash Patel and Chrissy Houlahan squared off over the Signal chat scandal. We also play audio from Kash Patel's latest success curtailing the MS-13 gang. 1210 - Side - name change/rebrand, for better or for worse. 1215 - Is this Signal story finally past us? 1220 - McCormick is removing food dyes and preservatives from their products. Is this a good or bad thing for the consumer? 1235 - Returning to the “Signalgate” scandal and what might come of it after an investigation. Is Jimmy Gomez doubling down on his controversial Hegseth question yesterday? 1245 - Pennsylvania State Senator Tracy Pennycuick joins us today to discuss the state's Fairness in Women's Sports Bill. Why did Senator Williams oppose this so hard and do we think she knows anything about sports? One Senator voted against the bill, but agrees identifies with the sentiment. Should they vote for it at that point to prevent the next Lia Thomas? Do any Democrats see the tide turning on this issue and will jump from the liberal ship? Will gender affirming care for minors be eliminated? 1 - The Pope says border patrol agents who are deporting illegal criminals like MS-13 gang members are ex-communicado from the Church. They're going to hell for doing their job? How delicate should the Trump administration be about who they deport? 115 - HUD Secretary Scott Turner joins us today. Has he had a cheesesteak yet? Scott tells us about his impressive background and how he got to this position. What is Scott trying to accomplish in his term as the HUD secretary? How bad is the drug problem in places like Kensington and what can be done to stop the flow of drugs into our country. What was it like playing cornerback in the NFL? 120 - Your calls. 135 - We play a clip of Scott Turner scoring a touchdown. 140 - What other politicians played sports? 155 - Opening Day talk with Henry and Dom. 2 - Returning to Signalgate and what the fallout will be due to the mistakes of this administration. Do people still want to hear about this? Your calls. Should Republicans cross the aisle to remove Krasner. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Elise Stefanik is out as U.N. Ambassador. Is Trump having buyers remorse with J.D. Vance? 230 - Is destroying Teslas the new internet trend? 235 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Matthew Boxer and Janet Krasner Aronson are both sociologists whose work focuses on American-Jewish life. They join Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation about two studies that they've been working on, that explore the wide range of meanings that the terms "Zionism" and "Anti-Zionism" hold for American Jews. This episode is the 8th episode in an ongoing mini-series, discussing American-Jewish discourse about Israel-Palestine.Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

2 - Should girls be forced to change next to the transgender student if they don't feel comfortable? A local school district is under fire for making girls change around a biological male to make that student feel inclusive. 205 - Ryan Boyer, business manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades Council and leader of the Laborers' District Council at City Hall, joins us today to discuss him and his organization's support of Judge Pat Dugan, who is going head to head with Larry Krasner for the city's District Attorney. What has Mayor Parker done that Ryan likes, but is in opposition to Krasner? Who are the biggest groups that need to be convinced Krasner is bad? Don't say anything about Ryan Boyer's wife, in response to Krasner bringing up the fact that Dugan's wife is a police officer! Where does Ryan stand on school choice? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly segment, all the way out from Wisconsin! What is he trying to accomplish out there? How important are the emergency judge elections in Pennsylvania and in Wisconsin? Why is it so important in the midwest state? How has the teamwork amongst Republicans changed within the last election cycle? Has Scott been swatted yet? 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Is the attacking of Venezuelan gangs within the country the same thing as having Japanese internment camps during WW2? The Democrats just can't quit certain issues. 1210 - Side - Famous Patricks and Pats 1220 - Has Musk Derangement Syndrome stooped to the same level as Trump Derangement Syndrome? Is the country headed in the right direction? 1230 - Fox Business journalist Charlie Gasparino joins the program today. Did you know St. Patrick was Italian? Are these tariffs a trade war? How will it affect prices domestically? Do we know where Trump is going with these tariffs? Does Trump have some kissups both inside and out of his cabinet? Why is Tesla suffering? 1245 - Your calls and talk of the next hour to wrap things up. 1 - Father of a slain son, John Toomey, and his attorney Ann Marie Muldoon joins us today to give updates regarding the trial over the murder of John's 15 year old son Sean. Did these assailants really treat Sean's death like he was a GTA background character? How on earth is this only second degree murder? How has the community of Mayfair changed since this senseless killing? Has a jury been selected? 120 - Should cursive writing be taught in public schools? There's a war in New Jersey over this issue, as the Democrats are even for this idea. Dom and Dan give pros and cons to bringing this back to the classroom. 140 - We will not be bullied as Americans by people who do not want to be here and are against everything America is for. 150 - Your calls on cursive to finish out the hour. 2 - Should girls be forced to change next to the transgender student if they don't feel comfortable? A local school district is under fire for making girls change around a biological male to make that student feel inclusive. 205 - Ryan Boyer, business manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades Council and leader of the Laborers' District Council at City Hall, joins us today to discuss him and his organization's support of Judge Pat Dugan, who is going head to head with Larry Krasner for the city's District Attorney. What has Mayor Parker done that Ryan likes, but is in opposition to Krasner? Who are the biggest groups that need to be convinced Krasner is bad? Don't say anything about Ryan Boyer's wife, in response to Krasner bringing up the fact that Dugan's wife is a police officer! Where does Ryan stand on school choice? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly segment, all the way out from Wisconsin! What is he trying to accomplish out there? How important are the emergency judge elections in Pennsylvania and in Wisconsin? Why is it so important in the midwest state? How has the teamwork amongst Republicans changed within the last election cycle? Has Scott been swatted yet? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Larry Krasner has been at the forefront of the progressive-prosecutor movement since becoming Philadelphia's district attorney in 2017.  Mr. Krasner shares insights from his 35 years of practice as a public defender, civil rights attorney, and now the elected district attorney for Philadelphia. Krasner sheds light on the meaning of progressive prosecutor as a “a public defender with power and a prosecutor with compassion.”  

2 - This columnist says we will look back on the Eagles trip to the White House like if they were visiting Hitler. Will the team be in full attendance? 205 - Why would we defend this protestor arrested at Columbia University? 210 - We play some clips that sum up the protestor debate. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan met last night, but did Dugan mess up? Should Dom even talk about it? 235 - Did Krasner have a home court advantage last night? Your calls. 240 - We play the now infamous audio between Dugan and Krasner. Dan and Henry spa with Dom over Dugan's Trump rhetoric. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Lower Merion SD is getting bashed from all walks of life because they don't understand cultural competency. Are they really downplaying minority students? 1210 - Dom details his driving history. Is driving a Tesla like driving a golf cart? 1215 - Side - famous distinctive facial features 1220 - Your calls on schooling in Lower Merion. 1235 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us. Is he better dressed than Gavin Newsome? Will we be making any cuts to Medicare and other health and wellness services? It's a resounding no! And Jeff can't for the life of him can't understand why Democrats keep promoting a lie. Jeff teases some FBI spending reports that will shock the American public. 1240 - Is the Irish Prime Minister aware of who Rosie O'Donnell is? 1250 - Why are the tariffs our temporary burden to bear? 1 - Economist Dr. EJ Antoni joins us today to discuss the fraud, waste, and abuse of our tax dollars. How does EJ feel about the tariff war Trump has raged on our allies and adversaries? The ‘economists” on The View trashed Elon and Tesla, are they right about their analysis? What is Heritage involved with day to day economic operations of the White House? 120 - Rapper Lil Yachty had some comments on the BLM movement while on Quen Blackwell's show. Your calls. 135 - A famous prisoner got into a fight over a pickleball dispute! Adam Kinzinger has some choice words for Steve Bannon and Gavin Newsom after it was announced that Bannon would be the next guest on Newsom's podcast. Why would Newsom do all this? Your calls. 150 - Which Republican Senators are against the spending bill trying to move forward? 2 - This columnist says we will look back on the Eagles trip to the White House like if they were visiting Hitler. Will the team be in full attendance? 205 - Why would we defend this protestor arrested at Columbia University? 210 - We play some clips that sum up the protestor debate. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan met last night, but did Dugan mess up? Should Dom even talk about it? 235 - Did Krasner have a home court advantage last night? Your calls. 240 - We play the now infamous audio between Dugan and Krasner. Dan and Henry spa with Dom over Dugan's Trump rhetoric. 250 - The Lightning Round!

2 - Trudeau got hit but he also dished out some brutal punches! Attorney and ProtectTheVote's Linda Kerns joins the Dom Show. What has Linda been up to since all the election hullabaloo has calmed down? What are the optics of the Philly Republicans not even putting up a candidate to fight Krasner? Why is it important to groom candidates for positions like this and smaller ones? 220 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Continuing with your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round! Winner of the week.

12 - Dom comes out the gate hot with the top stories of the day, including the Democrats floundering response to the Trump Presidency 1215 - What's your favorite pornographic novel? Should Republicans continue to do these Town Halls where Democrats just go to disrupt? The Trump Administration continues to put the cart before the horse. 1220 - Side - Second acts 1235 - Does anyone know anybody who can run for DA? 1240 - Attorney Wally Zimolong joins us today. Why isn't the Philadelphia Republican Party putting up a candidate for DA, is it a leadership issue? Why are local school districts covering up what goes on behind closed doors when people ask about it, but simultaneously defend it when parents come knocking? There's “trade secrets” in Downingtown? 1250 - A biological male athlete in California is destroying girls in the high jump and triple jump. 1 - Updates from Guy Ciarrocchi. Your calls on the side question. 105 - Trump threatens sanctions on Russia for hammering Ukraine. 115 - CEO of Azoria and author of the proposal that would give 5000 dollars back to U.S. citizens thanks to DOGE cuts, James Fishback, joins the program. Why is this idea the most beneficial to do with the money saved by cuts? What will giving 5000 dollars back to the taxpayers do for the economy? Is it true this idea came to him in a dream? What does James have to say to the people that argue that the money is already spent and rebate checks would only hurt the economy? How would transparency fare when seeing what our state universities are spending money on? How will this plan affect Americans' debt? James talks about ETFs, but what about cryptocurrency? 135 - Your calls in response to Fishback. Speaker Mike Johnson gives his reasoning as to why Republicans shouldn't be doing Town Halls. 150 - Justin Trudeau was an amateur boxer? Who wants to fight Donald Trump Jr.? 2 - Trudeau got hit but he also dished out some brutal punches! Attorney and ProtectTheVote's Linda Kerns joins the Dom Show. What has Linda been up to since all the election hullabaloo has calmed down? What are the optics of the Philly Republicans not even putting up a candidate to fight Krasner? Why is it important to groom candidates for positions like this and smaller ones? 220 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Continuing with your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round! Winner of the week.

Send us a textIn this “everything's coming up roses” episode, Ernest gives dispatches from Broadway, unpacks that messy foreign affairs debacle in the Oval Office, Philly D.A. Krasner's response to his recent political controversy, why the Black shopping boycotts need more strategy, the hits and misses at the 97th Academy Awards, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn this “it's only up from here” episode, Ernest returns from the United Kingdom with hot British tea to spill, Black History Month with Trump, Krasner declares a third-term DA run, MSNBC's massive shake-up, why the Chubby Chicks buzz is a case study, unpacking the SAG Awards, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

The Rich Zeoli Show: Hour 2: 4:00pm- Robert Bork Jr.—President of the Antitrust Education Project & President of the Bork Communication Group—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Federal Trade Commission in the Trump Administration. Will antitrust concerns persist over Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI? Could hypothetical overregulation of artificial intelligence harm American innovation—potentially allowing for foreign adversaries to better compete in the emerging industry? Plus, Bork reacts to Nvidia stock falling 17%, wiping out nearly $600 billion in market value. 4:30pm- Last week, prior to the NFC Championship game, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker misspelled “Eagles” while leading a chant to support the hometown team. Yesterday, the Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders, 55 to 23. But today, Parker spelled the team's name properly—did she just jinx the whole city right before the Super Bowl? 4:40pm- While appearing on NPR, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner stated that he is exploring the possibility of filing local charges against Pennsylvanians who unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021 despite President Donald Trump's recent pardons. But how does Krasner have jurisdiction over federal offenses that were already reversed?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/27/2025): 3:05pm- After the first week of his second term as president, Donald Trump mandated employees of the federal government work in-person, withdrew the nation from the Paris Climate Agreement, withdrew the nation from the World Health Organization (WHO) citing their willingness to cover-up China's COVID-19 transgressions, delayed enforcement of a national ban of TikTok, recognized two genders—male and female, pardoned 1,500 Americans arrested for their actions on January 6th, 2021, expanded domestic energy production, shut down the U.S. Southern border and began deportations of dangerous illegal migrants, and guaranteed free speech on social media. Trump also fulfilled a long-term campaign pledge to focus on meritocracy and pivot away from the prioritization of far-left policies like diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) within the federal government. Rich wonders, was this the most consequential first week in modern presidential history? 3:15pm- On Sunday, the Trump Administration arrested nearly 1,000 illegal migrants who have been accused of serious crimes. Comparatively, the Biden Administration averaged 310 arrests per day, according to Axios. The New York Post reports that in a raid over the weekend, federal agents arrested 50 members of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua in Denver, Colorado. 3:30pm- CIA Says Lab Leak the Likely Origin of COVID-19: Michael R. Gordon and Dustin Volz of The Wall Street Journal write: “The Central Intelligence Agency has now concluded that the deadly Covid-19 pandemic most likely arose from a laboratory leak, lending credibility to a view that has been the focus of sharp debate among scientists and politicians for years. In doing so, the CIA has now joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Energy Department in identifying a laboratory mishap in Wuhan, China, as the probable source of the Covid virus. It has killed more than 1.2 million Americans and over seven million people worldwide.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/cia-now-favors-lab-leak-theory-on-origins-of-covid-19-eff4e67c. 3:40pm- After initially rejecting deportation flights containing Colombian citizens who entered the U.S. illegally, Colombian President Gustavo Perez reversed course—even providing the U.S. with his own presidential plane to assist in the process. After Perez's refusal, President Donald Trump announced he would slap Colombia with a 25% tariff, with the promise it would quickly increase to 50%. The United States is Colombia's largest trading partner. 4:00pm- Robert Bork Jr.—President of the Antitrust Education Project & President of the Bork Communication Group—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Federal Trade Commission in the Trump Administration. Will antitrust concerns persist over Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI? Could hypothetical overregulation of artificial intelligence harm American innovation—potentially allowing for foreign adversaries to better compete in the emerging industry? Plus, Bork reacts to Nvidia stock falling 17%, wiping out nearly $600 billion in market value. 4:30pm- Last week, prior to the NFC Championship game, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker misspelled “Eagles” while leading a chant to support the hometown team. Yesterday, the Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders, 55 to 23. But today, Parker spelled the team's name properly—did she just jinx the whole city right before the Super Bowl? 4:40pm- While appearing on NPR, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner stated that he is exploring the possibility of filing local charges against Pennsylvanians who unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021 despite President Donald Trump's recent pardons. But how does Krasner have jurisdiction over federal offenses that were already reversed? 5:00pm- Last week, prior to the NFC Championship game, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Park ...

In the early 1930s, at the height of the atonal and twelve tone movement in music, the American violinist Louis Krasner commissioned a concerto from the Viennese Composer Alban Berg. Berg declined at first, saying that his idiom was not appropriate to a concerto and that he did not belong in the world of Wienawski and Vieuxtemps, two relatively obscure composers nowadays who wrote virtuoso showpieces for the violin that are very exciting but not particularly deep on a musical level. Krasner countered with the Beethoven and Brahms' violin concertos, which, frankly, is a pretty great argument! Krasner was convinced that Berg was the vessel through which 12 tone/serial music could reach, as the great writer Michael Sternberg called it, “it's expressive potential.” The 12 tone/serial technique of writing music was still controversial at the time(and it remains that way now), with many composers and performers embracing atonal music, with others, especially audiences, turning away. Berg finally accepted the commission, and despite his normal slow pace of composing, wrote the concerto in just a few months. The piece fulfilled Krasner's expectations, and more, and it has become almost a standard repertoire piece for violinists. It is in the twelve tone style, but it is also in many ways a fundamentally tonal piece, and the way that Berg passes through atonality to tonality and back again makes this concerto accessible in a way that many other atonal works are not at first hearing. Today on this Patreon and Fundraiser inspired show, we're going to go through this concerto, first by starting with a crash course in 12 tone music. Then we'll walk our way through this concerto, talking about tone rows, tonality within tone rows, Carinthian folk songs, life and death, Manon Gropius, Alma Mahler, Bach, and the memory of angels. All of this is contained inside of this remarkable piece, and we'll talk all about it, and more. Join us!