Podcasts about Krasner

In this episode of We Talk Weekly, Charles Gregory sits down with Judge Pat Dugan, the Republican challenger running against DA Larry Krasner in one of Philadelphia's most closely watched races. Known for founding Veterans Court and his long record on the bench, Dugan opens up about his personal journey, why he's seeking the District Attorney's office, and how his approach to justice differs from the incumbent's.The conversation explores Dugan's switch from running as a Democrat to now representing the Republican ticket, his views on reform vs. accountability, and how national politics intersects with Philadelphia's local justice system. We also dive into pressing issues including gun violence, diversion programs, Veterans Court expansion, and fiscal responsibility in the DA's office. Whether you agree with his politics or not, this candid discussion gives voters a direct look into who Pat Dugan is, what he stands for, and how he envisions the future of justice in Philadelphia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis—Founders of Surge Philly—join The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss SurgePhilly's weekend interaction with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The video of the incident has gone viral, as Krasner outlandishly calls Donald Trump a “fascist” and then claims Frank is “un-American” simply for asking an elected official questions in public! 4:30pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a press conference from the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he announced a plan to secure peace in Gaza—and revealed Iran may soon be a member of the Abraham Accords. 4:50pm- Rich was on Fox News with Dana Perino earlier today. Plus, his new op-ed for Fox News—which he co-authored with Heritage Foundation Vice President Victoria Coates—is already attracting attention, including commentary from Senator Ted Cruz! Check out the editorial, “Philadelphia Plans to Raise the Chinese Flag in a Bizarre Celebration of Communism here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/philadelphia-plans-raise-chinese-flag-bizarre-celebration-communism.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/29/2025): 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a press conference from the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he announced a plan to secure peace in Gaza—and revealed Iran may soon be a member of the Abraham Accords. 3:10pm- A report from the New Jersey Globe suggests NJ gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill wasn't allowed to “walk with her graduating class in wake of a Navy Academy cheating scandal.” What was her exact role? Sherrill originally claimed she was punished for not identifying those engaged in cheating. She's now revising her account, saying she may have inadvertently acquired what she believed was a practice test—however, it turned out to be a copy of an upcoming exam. 3:30pm- On Monday, October 13th at 7:30pm—Rich will host New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr at the Zlock Performing Arts Center (at Bucks County Community College) in Newtown, PA. They'll sit down for an engaging discussion about Jack's latest thriller, Cry Havoc—the newest installment in his acclaimed James Reece series. Known for his real-world military experience and gripping, action-packed storytelling, Jack Carr brings an unmatched authenticity to the world of political and military thrillers. For tickets visit: 1210wpht.com. 3:35pm- New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he will end his campaign for reelection. While his departure helps Andrew Cuomo, it's likely too late to stop socialist Zohran Mamdani from becoming the city's next mayor. 3:40pm- On HBO's Real Time, Bill Maher called out Democrats for continuing to promote “transing the kids”—a policy most Americans find unacceptable. 3:45pm- In the wake of an increase in far-left political violence, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has implored fellow Democrats to stop referring to Republicans as “Nazis.” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) was asked about Fetterman's plea. Her disgusting response: “he's entitled to his opinion.” 4:00pm- Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis—Founders of Surge Philly—join The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss SurgePhilly's weekend interaction with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The video of the incident has gone viral, as Krasner outlandishly calls Donald Trump a “fascist” and then claims Frank is “un-American” simply for asking an elected official questions in public! 4:30pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a press conference from the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he announced a plan to secure peace in Gaza—and revealed Iran may soon be a member of the Abraham Accords. 4:50pm- Rich was on Fox News with Dana Perino earlier today. Plus, his new op-ed for Fox News—which he co-authored with Heritage Foundation Vice President Victoria Coates—is already attracting attention, including commentary from Senator Ted Cruz! Check out the editorial, “Philadelphia Plans to Raise the Chinese Flag in a Bizarre Celebration of Communism here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/philadelphia-plans-raise-chinese-flag-bizarre-celebration-communism. 5:05pm- Is the federal government heading towards a shutdown next Tuesday, October 1st? Vice President JD Vance noted that Republicans “don't want to shutdown government” and that it is “really up to the Democrats” in the Senate. He continued: "Democrats are threatening to shutdown the entire government because they want to give hundreds of billions of dollars of healthcare benefits to illegal aliens." 5:10pm- While speaking with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) broke from his party's narrative on a potential federal shutdown and explained: “it is always, always wrong to shut our government down.” 5:30pm- Matt Rooney— Founder of SaveJersey.com, State Director of the America First Policy Institute of New Jersey, & host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Saturday's 7pm to 10pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the state of the gubernatorial race between ...

12 - We had another confrontation with Krasner! SurgePhilly's Frank Scales found Larry Krasner in a park and confronted him about banning him from his public town halls and why he won't have conversations with conservatives. 1210 - Side: All-time American, non-politician. 1220 - More from Krasner and Scales. Why did Larry ask if Frank was breastfed? Why can't Larry discuss what books he's read to enlighten conservatives on his point of view? 1235 - SurgePhilly Founder Frank Scales joins us today after his dust-up with Larry Krasner went viral, yet again. Was Frank breastfed, like Krasner accused him of not being? How did Frank find out that Krasner was hanging around in that park? Who has more followers on social media, Surge or Krasner? 1250 - Your calls. Is Randi Weingarten intentionally dense or does she really not see the hypocrisy between her rhetoric and her book?

12 - We had another confrontation with Krasner! SurgePhilly's Frank Scales found Larry Krasner in a park and confronted him about banning him from his public town halls and why he won't have conversations with conservatives. 1210 - Side - all-time American, non-politician. 1220 - More from Krasner and Scales. Why did Larry ask if Frank was breastfed? Why can't Larry discuss what books he's read to enlighten conservatives on his point of view? 1235 - SurgePhilly Founder Frank Scales joins us today after his dust-up with Larry Krasner went viral, yet again. Was Frank breastfed, like Krasner accused him of not being? How did Frank find out that Krasner was hanging around in that park? Who has more followers on social media, Surge or Krasner? 1250 - Your calls. Is Randi Weingarten intentionally dense, or does she really not see the hypocrisy between her rhetoric and her book? 1 - Senior Fellow, American Culture Project and School Choice Evangelist, Corey DeAngelis, joins us today. Why is he so obsessed with Randi Weingarten? Why does it make zero sense to go against the Teacher Freedom Alliance if you're against politics in the classroom? 120 - Bad Bunny will be the Super Bowl Halftime show. How brave is this guy for not touring in the US because ICE might go after his audience? Will he sing his songs in English? Henry has bigger plans as to why the NFL is putting him on? 135 - Mikie Sherrill barked up the wrong tree by going after Scott Presler. 150 - Where are the Mikie Sherrill files? Wrapping up the hour. 2 - New Jersey Republican Candidate for Governor, Jack Ciattarelli, returns to the show. Why won't Mikie Sherrill release her records? Why does New Jersey have an insanely high income tax, and why are Jack's opponents harping on a non-existent stance on this? How bad are the state's energy costs? Will Mikie blaming Trump for energy prices work? Are Democrats endorsing Jack? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Three teenagers have been hit with 26 charges after burglarizing Gloucester City. The teens' parents were subsequently charged. Should this be the new precedent for how to deal with these scenarios? 230 - We are joined yet again by The Resistance, Scott Presler. How does it feel being called out overnight by “Rebecca”? Why won't Mikie Sherrill answer him? What kind of voting numbers does Scott have for us this week? Scott implores the audience to please vote in the Justices race in Pennsylvania for a myriad of reasons. How was this weekend at Penn State? How big are the new Charlie Kirk tee shirts? 240 - What will happen in Gaza? 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Josh Shapiro got his own half-hour on MSNBC yesterday following the debut of Kamala Harris' new book. What does Josh have to say about censorship? 105 - Mikie Sherrill does not have an affordable leg to stand on as demonstrated by the debate last night. 110 - Your calls. 115 - Do we have any more reason to not get married but have kids? 120 - Dom wants to see these studies on Tylenol and autism links once RFK Jr. announces the CDC's findings. Are student loans a big deterrent to why people will not get married? 135 - Frank Scales, Founder of SurgePhilly & the Make Education Great Again Movement, joins us today. What is his and SurgePhilly's background? What was the nexus of Frank speaking out against Krasner at his Town Hall? How were questions submitted for answering? Why did Frank speak out when Krasner accused all Republicans of being the modern equivalent of Hitler supporters? What was Larry's response to Frank's objection? Why wasn't he allowed to Mother Bethel church? What sparked Frank's interest in politics? What were the civil affairs cops' role in his dispute with Krasner's goons? Will Frank sue? Why did Krasner's camp call SurgePhilly “pigs”? 150 - Wrapping up the hour.

12 - Dom kicks off the week with a discussion on the memorial of Charlie Kirk, as well as audio and reaction from the service, both positive and negative. Dom shares his feelings. 1210 - Side - all-time accent 1220 - When is California going to de-mask Antifa like they do ICE? We listen to an MSNBC panel's glowing review of Erika Kirk's eulogy of her late husband. 1235 - Hall of Fame Philadelphia Sportswriter Ray Didinger joins the program today after a big Eagles come from behind victory yesterday over the Rams. Did the Rams coaching blow that game or did Eagles' coaching step up? How impactful was Jordan Davis yesterday, and how much better is he now compared to past years? What is it that made Bernie Parent so iconic in Philadelphia? Ray details his experiences with Bernie, and just how beloved he was in the city, as well as what Bernie was doing at Ray's play this past Wednesday night. How did Bernie like his new play “Spinner”? Where and when can people see “Spinner” and “Tommy and Me”? 1250 - Should people be having kids before getting married? Dom is concerned about the reasoning of people that do. 1 - Josh Shapiro got his own half-hour on MSNBC yesterday following the debut of Kamala Harris' new book. What does Josh have to say about censorship? 105 - Mikie Sherrill does not have an affordable leg to stand on as demonstrated by the debate last night. 110 - Your calls. 115 - Do we have any more reason to not get married but have kids? 120 - Dom wants to see these studies on Tylenol and autism links once RFK Jr. announces the CDC's findings. Are student loans a big deterrent to why people will not get married? 135 - Frank Scales, Founder of SurgePhilly & the Make Education Great Again Movement, joins us today. What is his and SurgePhilly's background? What was the nexus of Frank speaking out against Krasner at his Town Hall? How were questions submitted for answering? Why did Frank speak out when Krasner accused all Republicans of being the modern equivalent of Hitler supporters? What was Larry's response to Frank's objection? Why wasn't he allowed to Mother Bethel church? What sparked Frank's interest in politics? What were the civil affairs cops' role in his dispute with Krasner's goons? Will Frank sue? Why did Krasner's camp call SurgePhilly “pigs”? 150 - Wrapping up the hour. 2 - Scott Presler joins us yet again this week. What was it like to be at Charlie's memorial in Arizona? Was Scott getting busy with registrations this weekend? Why aren't these people at his memorial registered voters? How does Scott feel about those celebrating Charlie's death and how many of them are our healthcare workers and teachers? 210 - Your calls. Do we have any more reasons why people aren't getting married when they have kids? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Do we have to encourage people to come here when there's plenty of talent here? Is 100,000 dollars a big enough penalty to curtail businesses from hiring foreign workers? 235 - Fox News. Washington Examiner. Author of “The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump's Big, Beautiful Campaign”, Joe Concha joins us. He was pitching his new book at a pretty prestigious place! How was Charlie Kirk so effective in conveying his message to the youth? How big was his impact, despite what liberals continue to say about him after his death? Did Jimmy Kimmel have this cancellation coming, despite Trump and The FCC putting pressure on ABC? Is The View next? Who would Joe like to see de-platformed? Joe finishes with a story about sitting down with Trump to write his book. 250 - The Lightning Round!

This is our Friday News Roundup, with host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz. We talk about how the Trump administration is removing exhibits about slavery from Independence National Historic Park, where ICE raided on Monday morning, why District Attorney Larry Krasner is holding town hall meetings warning of a U.S. military invasion on the city, what the reaction to Governor Josh Shapiro's big speech on political violence says about this moment in history, and why we're just as happy about the reopening of MLK Drive's bridge as we are about the opening of Calder Gardens. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Josh Shapiro's GOP challenger says he made his anti-violence speech about himself instead of Charlie Kirk ‘Despicable': Sen. McCormick condemns senior Penn administrator's posts about Charlie Kirk shooting They talked about Charlie Kirk's death on social media. Now, they're getting death threats. ICE arrested several people in a South Philly park raid, immigration group says Inside Pa.'s largest immigrant detention center: Violence, desperation, little oversight MLK Drive Bridge set to reopen after $20 million rehabilitation 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 And don't forget—you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Kidney Cancer Association Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Krasner Ramps Up Vitriolic Language. During a town hall event on Tuesday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said of Republicans: “fascists are going to be fascist” and abhorrently accused the party of not believing in racial or gender equality. While other public officials have turned down the heated rhetoric following the murder of Charlie Kirk, Krasner seems to be embarrassing venomous, purposefully divisive language. 3:30pm- Susan Crabtree—RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent & Author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her two concerning Secret Service reports for Real Clear Politics, “Secret Service Faces New Scrutiny After Agent Cheers Charlie Kirk's Murder” and “Secret Service Missed Glock in Bag at Trump Golf Course.” You can find them here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/authors/susan_crabtree/.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (09/17/2025): 3:05pm- Krasner Ramps Up Vitriolic Language. During a town hall event on Tuesday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said of Republicans: “fascists are going to be fascist” and abhorrently accused the party of not believing in racial or gender equality. While other public officials have turned down the heated rhetoric following the murder of Charlie Kirk, Krasner seems to be embarrassing venomous, purposefully divisive language. 3:30pm- Susan Crabtree—RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent & Author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her two concerning Secret Service reports for Real Clear Politics, “Secret Service Faces New Scrutiny After Agent Cheers Charlie Kirk's Murder” and “Secret Service Missed Glock in Bag at Trump Golf Course.” You can find them here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/authors/susan_crabtree/. 4:05pm- Cliff Maloney—Citizens Alliance CEO & PA CHASE Founder—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the loss of his friend Charlie Kirk. Maloney says Kirk was a “great man” and a “great messenger.” 4:30pm- Corey DeAngelis— Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the title of President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten's new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers.” Why is Weingarten ratcheting up the vitriolic political rhetoric less than one week after Charlie Kirk was murdered for his beliefs? Plus, DeAngelis reacts to Weingarten baselessly calling him “weird” and a “stalker” simply for advocating for school choice. She also accuses DeAngelis of being “obsessed.” He hilariously responds: “No, Randi Weingarten! I don't want to date you!!” 4:50pm- On Monday, October 13th at 7:30pm—Rich will host New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr at the Zlock Performing Arts Center (at Bucks County Community College) in Newtown, PA. They'll sit down for an engaging discussion about Jack's latest thriller, Cry Havoc—the newest installment in his acclaimed James Reece series. Known for his real-world military experience and gripping, action-packed storytelling, Jack Carr brings an unmatched authenticity to the world of political and military thrillers. For tickets visit: 1210wpht.com. 5:00pm- David Gelman— Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, & a Surrogate for Donald Trump's Legal Team—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray's Tuesday press conference where he announced charges against Tyler Robinson and confirmed he's seeking the death penalty for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Gray stated: “The defendant is believed to have targeted Charlie Kirk based on Charlie Kirk's political expression and did so knowing that children were present and would witness the homicide." 5:40pm- Embarrassing: Sen. Cory Booker lost his mind during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel—at one point continually screaming, “I'm not afraid of you!” 5:50pm- Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-GA) accused FBI Director Kash Patel of making the U.S. less safe under his leadership. Patel rejected her accusation, destroying her claims with facts: “If we're failing...how are we arresting 23,000 violent felons? 2x as many as this time last year. How are we seizing 1,500 kg of meth, 25% increase from last year. We captured four top ten FBI most wanted from around the world in 7 months. That's more than the entirety of the last administration. We put 1,500 child predators in prison. We dismantled 300 human trafficking networks. So, which is it? You don't like me, that's fine. But don't you dare disparage the men and women of the FBI that are producing record results in historic fashion to protect this country. They are kicking ass ...

12 - Uh oh! The National Guard leaked memos on the soldiers' frustration on their public optics as they occupy Washington D.C. to curb crime. How did this happen? 1205 - Has Van Jones lost his mind? 1210 - Will we get more murals nationwide? 1215 - Side - pretentious 1220 - Continuing with The National Guard and why their presence is needed in DC because you see random crimes like the one that happened in Philadelphia this week. 1230 - Ryan Boyer, Business Manager for the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, joins us today. Are there any building hurdles for celebrating the country's 250th birthday? How does budgeting play a factor? Who are the three players at the table deciding budgeting and school choice and why is Josh Shapiro not the major one? Why not support Stacy Garrity for governor for school choice? Why not push the governor's office publicly? What does the governor's office stand on as far as opposing school choice? Why is this such a great time for Philadelphia? 1250 - Why can't Chrissy Houlahan support the Laken Riley Bill? We all know why… 1 - Your calls to kick off the hour. Why do we make such a big deal over one crime? Why is Dom going after one crime? 110 - Should we be talking about UAPs? 130 - To react to the murder that took place on Chestnut Street the other day, we have Candidate for Philadelphia District Attorney, Judge Patrick Dugan. Why would a crime like this have been prosecuted differently under Dugan compared to Krasner? Why does this affect more than just the residents of the city? Why does a crime like this set another bad precedent in this city? When will we get another debate between Larry and Pat? 150 - We play an old clip of Scott Jennings reprimanding Randi Weingarten. Why is this message still applicable? 2 - Corey DeAngelis, School Choice Evangelist, joins us today. What is Corey's take on why Josh Shapiro sided with the unions in the 11th hour as far as budgeting negotiations go? Why is this school choice bill similar to the federal drinking age being 21? Where do we stand with integrating AI into education? Why do Democrats continue to wage a war against homeschooling? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Is the Babylon Bee correct in its satire of the “Phillies Karen”? 230 - Will speeding cameras really prevent crime in Philadelphia? Are the red light cameras even working? 240 - Your calls. Breaking News: Charlie Kirk was shot at it in Utah. 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Your calls to kick off the hour. Why do we make such a big deal over one crime? Why is Dom going after one crime? 110 - Should we be talking about UAPs? 130 - To react to the murder that took place on Chestnut Street the other day, we have Candidate for Philadelphia District Attorney, Judge Patrick Dugan. Why would a crime like this have been prosecuted differently under Dugan compared to Krasner? Why does this affect more than just the residents of the city? Why does a crime like this set another bad precedent in this city? When will we get another debate between Larry and Pat? 150 - We play an old clip of Scott Jennings reprimanding Randi Weingarten. Why is this message still applicable?

FULL SHOW | Today, Dawn led off the Dawn Stensland Show by offering some dreary numbers regarding Chicago's crime over Labor Day weekend, regretfully reporting that there have been over 50 murders over the weekend alone. This leads Dawn to play back some audio from MSNBC this morning, where even Joe Scarborough has noted that it's time for Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to make a call to Trump for help. Then, Dawn moves into a new topic, offering her commentary on the rise of artificial intelligence in our lives, playing back a news report featuring parents of a 16 year old who committed suicide after conversations with ChatGPT. Then, Dawn invites Marc Beckman, author of Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything, onto the Dawn Stensland Show to hear his lengthy expertise on the inclusion of AI into daily life. First, Dawn notes that Beckman welcomed Melania Trump onto his Some Future Day podcast, asking him whether their conversation spurned what we're seeing now from Melania and the White House as she launches an initiative hoping to foster AI development. Then, Dawn and Beckman delve into the nitty gritty, with Beckman laying forth guidelines for society to move forward with an embrace of the new technology. In today's second hour, Dawn welcomes in Guy Ciarrocchi of the Commonwealth Foundation, who penned and released a new piece today focusing on safety in our schools. First, though, Dawn and Ciarrocchi delve into the rhetoric set forth by Democrats such as Krasner in Philadelphia, but explain that cities like Chicago, who elected progressive leaders, are far worse off. Then, Dawn and Ciarrocchi delve into the content of the piece penned for B+L, with Guy revealing how misappropriated funds by our governmental officials may create an unsafe situation for students in our public schools.

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12 - The Frank Rizzo statue returns to Philadelphia! But, what is the stipulation the re-erection must follow? 1205 - Larry Krasner dominated Kaitlan Collins on CNN last night, completely domineering the interview with her and blaming the city and the nation's ills on Trump. 1215 - CNN Analyst Scott Jennings joins us today. What are the distilleries in Kentucky looking like? Scott details a story he told on CNN of a man next to him getting shot at the tie shop he was at in Union Station. Is the crime in DC really falling? Is there really an “acceptable murder rate'? How bad are car jackings in the Capital? How will the meetings between Putin and Trump look after this week? Will there be diplomacy in this conflict? How will Politics and Pints go? 1230 - Side Question - what deserves a reboot? 1240 - Your calls. 1245 - Former advisor to Frank Rizzo and President of Girard Estates Area Residents Jody Della Barba joins us today to discuss the Rizzo statue being re-erected. How much will it cost to get it back up? Where will the statue be placed? Does the private property stipulation throw a wrench into their plans? How is Jody and Trump's influence affecting South Philly? Will Dugan challenge Krasner in the District Attorney race with the help of the unions? How many people will show out for the Columbus Day parade?

12 - The Frank Rizzo statue returns to Philadelphia! But, what is the stipulation the re-erection must follow? 1205 - Larry Krasner dominated Kaitlan Collins on CNN last night, completely domineering the interview with her and blaming the city and the nation's ills on Trump. 1215 - CNN Analyst Scott Jennings joins us today. What are the distilleries in Kentucky looking like? Scott details a story he told on CNN of a man next to him getting shot at the tie shop he was at in Union Station. Is the crime in DC really falling? Is there really an “acceptable murder rate'? How bad are car jackings in the Capital? How will the meetings between Putin and Trump look after this week? Will there be diplomacy in this conflict? How will Politics and Pints go? 1230 - Side Question - what deserves a reboot? 1240 - Your calls. 1245 - Former advisor to Frank Rizzo and President of Girard Estates Area Residents Jody Della Barba joins us today to discuss the Rizzo statue being re-erected. How much will it cost to get it back up? Where will the statue be placed? Does the private property stipulation throw a wrench into their plans? How is Jody and Trump's influence affecting South Philly? Will Dugan challenge Krasner in the District Attorney race with the help of the unions? How many people will show out for the Columbus Day parade? 1 - Linda Kerns joins us live from Graceland! How big is the campus there? How many times has she been to the location? What does she think about the names headlining the next event at The Kennedy Center? Elvis was on drugs? What kind of grade is Linda giving out to the state of Pennsylvania? Linda has a suggestion for Mulligan's on Friday? 110 - New Jersey parents could go to prison if their kids repeat bad behavior. Is this a good idea? The crew disagrees. 120 - Your calls. What can be done to make parents care for their kids? 135 - Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley John Yoo joins us to discuss Trump taking over the police department in the nation's capital, as well as deploying the national guard to clean up crime? Is this the correct move from the president? Was there a certain level of apathy regarding crime in DC? Why does John clamor for the way DC was pre-1970s? What is the biggest issue heading up through the federal courts system? 150 - Why are NFL teams continuing to deploy male cheerleaders? What's your go-to Wawa order? Some local congresspeople let us know. 2 - As we head back to school, we welcome School Choice Evangelist Corey DeAngelis to the program. Is Oklahoma City a nice place to visit? Why has Corey taken aim at Becky Pringle and the NEA? What's the back to school word of the day? How can we curtail the power that teachers' unions have wielded over parents and students alike? What is the secret sauce in weakening the unions? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Producers should have to take a spelling test on local town names. What does Mayor Mayer think about Gloucester Twp.'s decision to arrest parents for their kids who are repeat crime offenders? 240 - How many male cheerleaders are on the Baltimore Ravens? Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Republican candidate for Philadelphia District Attorney, Judge Patrick Dugan joins us as he continues on in his fight with Larry Krasner. How does he feel staying in the race by switching parties? How does he feel about his chances now that he's argued against Larry? What is the only label Patrick is embracing? How ridiculous was it that Larry Krasner brought up Pat's wife during a debate? Maybe Larry should tape up his gloves… How big of a phony sports fan is Krasner? How can we kill the apathy around beating Krasner? 110 - Will Dom eat an oyster? 120 - Larry Krasner walks and talks in circles around Love Park. 135 - Jonny Z of Mulligan's Shore Bar joins us. Can we get a giant “X” to mark the 10th visit to his bar by the show. What kind of oysters will we have at Mulligan's on Friday? What kind of specialty drinks can we expect to see? 140 - Your calls. 150 - Why is Adam Schiff's false leak story not getting bigger headlines?

12 - We start Tuesday with wisdom from the all knowing, all seeing, son of Josh Shapiro, who is apparently inspiring his stances on infrastructure and budgeting! Dom goes in on Josh's problematic and cowardly behavior. 1205 - Even DC News anchors know the city isn't safe! 1210 - Side Question - media associated with childhood 1220 - Stacy Garrity teases her bid for governor with a strong ad against Shapiro. We flashback to 1992 for a look at Capital Crime according to Joe Biden. Your calls. 1235 - Teasing Mulligan's this Friday. You wanted Dom to talk about this criminal running rampant in Kennett Square? Well, you got it. 1250 - Was the Sydney Sweeney ad more offensive or clever? Your unexpected calls. 1 - Republican candidate for Philadelphia District Attorney, Judge Patrick Dugan joins us as he continues on in his fight with Larry Krasner. How does he feel staying in the race by switching parties? How does he feel about his chances now that he's argued against Larry? What is the only label Patrick is embracing? How ridiculous was it that Larry Krasner brought up Pat's wife during a debate? Maybe Larry should tape up his gloves… How big of a phony sports fan is Krasner? How can we kill the apathy around beating Krasner? 110 - Will Dom eat an oyster? 120 - Larry Krasner walks and talks in circles around Love Park. 135 - Jonny Z of Mulligan's Shore Bar joins us. Can we get a giant “X” to mark the 10th visit to his bar by the show. What kind of oysters will we have at Mulligan's on Friday? What kind of specialty drinks can we expect to see? 140 - Your calls. 150 - Why is Adam Schiff's false leak story not getting bigger headlines? 2 - Dom is driving a Bronco as a rental car as his gets fixed. Dom doesn't like it, but Dan thinks he will be driving an SUV by the end of the year. How bad is parking in this city? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Why is Jeanine Pirro correct in saying that laws need to be changed in order to charge juveniles and keep them off the streets? 235 - Michael from Wake Up New Jersey joins the program today. What is his background and how did he come to run this site? Are people aware of Michael's presence on Twitter/X? What can we expect from him at Mulligan's? 240 - UPenn alumni are worried about the DEI practices at their alma mater. Why does this compare to when Joey Vento made customers speak english at his cheesesteak spot? Some oyster advice. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - We kick off this week with the breaking news that Trump is deploying the national guard and placing Pam Bondi in charge of law enforcement in order to clean the Capital. Is it a step too far or what the city needs? We play tons of audio from the bombshell press conference. 1210 - Side Question - something perfect 1215 - Some notes on what the week will hold. 1220 - Pat Dugan is still running for city DA! So, why are people just rolling over for Krasner? Can people get behind Dugan, or do Republicans need a Trump endorsement to have a chance? More on Trump. 1235 - More on Trump's new plan. Where has the Epstein craze gone? 1240 - Your calls. 1245 - More of your calls. 1250 - Dan's perfect answers. Wrapping up.

12 - We kick off this week with the breaking news that Trump is deploying the national guard and placing Pam Bondi in charge of law enforcement in order to clean the Capital. Is it a step too far or what the city needs? We play tons of audio from the bombshell press conference. 1210 - Side Question - something perfect 1215 - Some notes on what the week will hold. 1220 - Pat Dugan is still running for city DA! So, why are people just rolling over for Krasner? Can people get behind Dugan, or do Republicans need a Trump endorsement to have a chance? More on Trump. 1235 - More on Trump's new plan. Where has the Epstein craze gone? 1240 - Your calls. 1245 - More of your calls. 1250 - Dan's perfect answers. Wrapping up. 1 - State Rep. Martina White joins us today as she celebrates Pat Dugan keeping his name in the Philadelphia District Attorney's race. With a big fight ahead of him, why is it important that he kept his campaign alive? Why does Martina think a historic upset might be on the docket? Where do we stand on passing a new state budget? What about SEPTA? What kind of concessions are holding up a deal? Is Josh Shapiro still engaged in his governor job or is he looking at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave already? 120 - The Good Billionaire chimes in on whether or not he's a fit for the Democrat Party after Zohran Mamdani's comments. 135 - Continuing with the District Attorney's race. Has Krasner been challenged before? Your calls. 150 - Your calls to wrap up the hour. 2 - How did the MLB's first female umpire do? How powerful was it seeing NFL players pray over their injured teammate? 205 - Could Wilt Chamberlain compete in today's NBA? What about Dick Butkus in today's NFL? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - Scott Presler joins us for another weekly installation. Who is that musical artist he likes a lot? How was the New Jersey event he attended this weekend? How big was Jack Ciattarelli's presence? How nervous is Mikie Sherrill that the voting numbers are trending red? How are PA voting registration numbers? How can Pennsylvania send shockwaves across the country come election time in November? 250 - The Lightning Round!

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!

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. 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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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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)

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

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.

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