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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lifelong Philadelphian and former Municipal Court President Judge Patrick Dugan is running to replace District Attorney Larry Krasner. "Someone has to step up and stop the insanity," Dugan tells DVJournal's Linda Stein.From the treatment of gun crime to Philadelphia's struggle with retail theft, Dugan lays out why he believes it's time for Krasner to go and why he should have the job.Hosted by Michael Graham with InsideSources.

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

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

DA Larry Krasner says he's a “democracy advocate” and his real opponent is Donald Trump. Is there actually something to it?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 - The music of ‘Les Miserable' is under fire as it was played at a white House dinner with trump in attendance. Is it a song he likes and wanted to hear, or was it the army chorus peacefully rebelling against his regime? 115 - This is the guy who's talking about wage tax? Your calls. 135 - We take a call before our guest on Philadelphia PD waste. Then, we welcome Dan Abrams of “On Patrol”, a show that follows the police and has Abrams and other law enforcement agents break down what is happening in real time. Why bring this show to air? Dom takes Dan through a story of his ride along and how it relates to the tough standards that the police are held to. What is on the horizon for the show? Moving to Krasner talk, what is Dan's sense of where these liberal DA's across the country stand after pushback? What else is Dan doing? 155 - Your calls.

12 - New Jersey might be winning the woke race against PA as the NJSIAA says you can be a transgender athlete so long as you declare your gender before the tryout. Isn't this defiance against Trump's executive order? 1210 - Kilmeade hits the nail on the head regarding the slashing of government jobs. 1215 - Side - all-time lists 1220 - Brendan Boyle and a Virginia delegate are making some odd comparisons to highlight what DOGE is doing. How did these schools waste so much of their COVID relief money? 1235 - We welcome Moms4Liberty Co-Founder Tiffany Justice back to the program. We're talking lists! How did these schools spend such an exorbitant amount of the COVID-19 money? How can people share the information on leaders trampling on our rights without coming across as partisan? How does it feel that Mom4Librty has a proverbial target on their backs? 1250 - Your calls to wrap up the hour. 1 - The music of ‘Les Miserable' is under fire as it was played at a white House dinner with trump in attendance. Is it a song he likes aand wanted to hear, or was it the army chorus peacefully rebelling against his regime? 115 - This is the guy who's talking about wage tax? Your calls. 135 - We take a call before our guest on Philadelphia PD waste. Then, we welcome Dan Abrams of “On Patrol”, a show that follows the police and has Abrams and other law enforcement agents break down what is happening in real time. Why bring this show to air? Dom takes Dan through a story of his ride along and how it relates to the tough standards that the police are held to. What is on the horizon for the show? Moving to Krasner talk, what is Dan's sense of where these liberal DA's across the country stand after pushback? What else is Dan doing? 155 - Your calls. 2 - Bodegas are selling looseys now! But they're not cigarettes, they're eggs! 205 - Should the NJ state government force towns to have marijuana dispensaries? 210 - SEPTA is testing bulletproof cases for bus drivers starting today. Is there a worse run organization in the world than SEPTA? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Canadians aren't going down the shore this summer due to protest? 235 - The 5 major TV networks will still hold control of White House events like The Correspondents Dinner, but these lesser outlets will still get their shot. Your calls. 240 - Trump makes a Biden comparison 250 - The Lightning Round!

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

12 - Picking up right where we left off on Friday. Dom revisits the arguments for and against Americans getting a 5000 dollar rebate check vs. paying down the deficit entirely. 1205 - The Eagles will not be attending the White House. 1210 - Teasing the rest of the hour. 1220 - Continuing with the argument for why the Eagles should be going to the White House. 1235 - Going over what Dom would like to talk to Kilmeade about. Your calls on the Eagles and Ukraine. 1250 - How about how JD Vance changed his image from when he was announced to now? But is he the “heir to Trump” so to speak? 1 - Beth Ann Rosica of Broad + Liberty joins us today to discuss whether the PIAA will follow and execute Trump's executive order on keeping men out of women's sports. So what are schools and the PIAA doing to combat his rule? Beth Ann breaks some news on who will be competing at the State Championship track meet this weekend. Who is stuck between a rock and a hard place with the power of veto? 115 - Continuing on with your calls. 130 - State Representative Martina White joins us today to discuss the lawlessness that Larry Krasner has implemented in Philadelphia and what she thinks of his re-election effort. Does Patrick Dugan have a real shot in dethroning Krasner in the primary? How will it be getting this bill across the State Senate floor? What's coming down the pipeline in Harrisburg? Are we getting weed in PA? 150 - Taking your calls to finish the hour. Was that caller from earlier really that upset? 2 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly installation. How are the voter registration numbers looking after another strong week in the Commonwealth? How do the blue counties in PA stack up against the blue counties in Jersey? How has his coalition broken through with younger voters? 210 - Your calls and some reflection on today's headlines. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Dom continues his crusade against paying down the deficit with our rebate check. What are the odds Mike Johnson will even cut the deficit? 230 - Continuing on with your calls. 235 - More of your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

1 - Beth Ann Rosica of Broad + Liberty joins us today to discuss whether the PIAA will follow and execute Trump's executive order on keeping men out of women's sports. So what are schools and the PIAA doing to combat his rule? Beth Ann breaks some news on who will be competing at the State Championship track meet this weekend. Who is stuck between a rock and a hard place with the power of veto? 115 - Continuing on with your calls. 130 - State Representative Martina White joins us today to discuss the lawlessness that Larry Krasner has implemented in Philadelphia and what she thinks of his re-election effort. Does Patrick Dugan have a real shot in dethroning Krasner in the primary? How will it be getting this bill across the State Senate floor? What's coming down the pipeline in Harrisburg? Are we getting weed in PA? 150 - Taking your calls to finish the hour. Was that caller from earlier really that upset?

A four-alarm fire set a historic, century-old manufacturing factory in Montgomery County ablaze, with flames burning for multiple days. How did firefighters and first responders get the incident under control? What threat does it pose to residents? KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon dives into this story and other big headlines making news in the Philadelphia region this week, like the local trickledown effect of President Trump's executive orders, DA Larry Krasner's bid for a third term, and the 2025 Roots Picnic lineup. 00:00 Intro 02:01 SPS Technology factory ravaged by massive fire 06:48 Philadelphia legal community tries to get a handle on Trump's executive orders 12:14 Protests against Trump, Musk; Krasner's bid for new term highlight city's busy week 19:40 Mayor Parker has a new housing push; will it work? 24:47 Finally, SS United States sets sail 30:35 What do Philly music fans think of 2025 Roots Picnic lineup? 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

12 - Are the talking heads on TV really think this DOGE auditing is a form of destroying our institutions? 1215 - Side - Trios 1230 - Judge Patrick Dugan joins us on this day where DA Larry Krasner is announcing his re-election campaign. Is this a day to remember Christopher Fitzgerald? We listen live to some of Krasner's introductory press conference, but Judge Dugan wonders why Krasner is discussing Trump when his problems lie within the city limits? Krasner argues that locking criminals up “don't work”, what is Dugan's response? 1250 - Is “Black Jeopardy” taking it too far? Is regular "Jeopardy!" too white? New Krasner accent too?

1 - Continuing on reacting to Krasner's comments. Taking it line by line and reacting. Nothing is Philadelphia's fault, it's everything else! 120 - Continuing with Krasner reaction and your calls. 135 - Will we change how food stamps are spent after auditing the department? 155 - We finally get around to playing audio of Alec Baldwin's wife, Hilaria, and her accent switch up?

12 - Are the talking heads on TV really think this DOGE auditing is a form of destroying our institutions? 1215 - Side - Trios 1230 - Judge Patrick Dugan joins us on this day where DA Larry Krasner is announcing his re-election campaign. Is this a day to remember Christopher Fitzgerald? We listen live to some of Krasner's introductory press conference, but Judge Dugan wonders why Krasner is discussing Trump when his problems lie within the city limits? Krasner argues that locking criminals up “don't work”, what is Dugan's response? 1250 - Is “Black Jeopardy” taking it too far? Is regular "Jeopardy!" too white? New Krasner accent too? 1 - Continuing on reacting to Krasner's comments. Taking it line by line and reacting. Nothing is Philadelphia's fault, it's everything else! 120 - Continuing with Krasner reaction and your calls. 135 - Will we change how food stamps are spent after auditing the department? 155 - We finally get around to playing audio of Alec Baldwin's wife, Hilaria, and her accent switch up? 2 - We take a call from one of our favorite listeners 205 - Scott Presler joins us again for his weekly segment discussing his efforts enrolling Republican voters for the next election cycle. How was his event in “Ma-leek-a Hill” and what did it look like today? What is the voter enrollment breakdown this week? What's on the radar in the near future? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Drones are the sole sticking point the NFL is concerned about. 225 - Is there a more American family than the Fitzgeralds? And then to see how they've been treated is disgusting. 230 - Pastor Bill Devlin joins the program to discuss Larry Krasner's comments today blaming all the rampant crime in the city on mental health and how he is deflecting all blame on this day that would have been Christopher Fitzgerald's birthday. Does the assailant deserve the death penalty? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Send us a textIn this “so that's what y'all wanted to see, huh” episode, Ernest spots a bizarre pattern in the first weeks of the new White House “administration,” the laziness in City Council, an interesting move from D.A. Krasner, an interesting Oscar race shake-up, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

It's our Wednesday politics show. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Lauren Vidas, our new politics contributor. Lauren works in government relations in the city and writes the City Hall Roll Call newsletter for the Committee of Seventy. They talk about what issues council is taking on now that they're back in session for 2025, how the city's preparing to protect immigrants and other marginalized groups during the Trump Administration, and why Philadelphia's Democratic Party won't endorse District Attorney Larry Krasner.  We're doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Have a question or comment? Call or text us at 215-259-8170 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

This week in our politics episode, host Trenae Nuri chats with Pat Loeb, City Hall Bureau Chief for KYW, about Mayor Cherelle Parker's second year in office and big policy objectives she has for 2025. They also talk about the mayor and city council dynamics, and possible opponents running against District Attorney Larry Krasner in the primary election.  Listen to Pat's full interview with Mayor Parker here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on X and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tasha Cathey introduces her visual artwork, "God's Underpaintings," and Barbara Krasner reads her poem, "In the Shtetl, G-d Does Not Only." Tasha Cathey lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her husband and two children. Her work is inspired heavily from her years spent living in Arizona and California at a young age and are either composed purely from memory or directly using a reference from her photography. Every painting is created using handmade watercolor made in her home studio using carefully sourced earth pigments and indigo. Barbara Krasner holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. The author of two poetry chapbooks and three novels in verse, her poetry has also appeared in Minyan, Nimrod, Cimarron Review, ONE ART: A Journal of Poetry, Paterson Literary Review, and elsewhere. She lives and teaches in New Jersey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sued Elon Musk and his pro-Trump America PAC on Monday to stop their $1 million lottery aimed at registered voters in swing states, including Pennsylvania. Krasner accused Musk and his PAC of “running an illegal lottery” that tries to influence voters. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel across Michigan on Monday to highlight her support for manufacturing jobs and union workers, with a rally featuring singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers. Former President Donald Trump is in Georgia for two events in the Atlanta area, including a rally and an appearance at the National Faith Advisory Summit. The Israeli military announced on Monday that it captured around 100 Hamas terrorists during a raid on the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces said they also found weapons, terror funds, and intelligence documents inside the hospital. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV