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Today, interim host Bill Saunders discusses how Berks County officials move forward with buying an office building on Reading's Penn Street, the Trump administration is set to end a Medicare subsidy program, Tower Health announces layoffs at Pottstown Hospital, and asks can an inmate on death row be deemed too old to be executed. Guests calling in talked with Bill on the lack of landline coverage...

Today, Bill Saunders asks the questions can TV viewing can lead to Alzheimer's disease, Pennsylvania has not raised its minimum wage since 2009, will 2026 be the year lawmakers agree to finally raise it, and do Pennsylvania Democrats think Washington is influencing local elections? Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on the topics shaping PA today. 

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, interim host Bill Saunders discusses how Americans are changing their grocery shopping habits due to high food prices, how rape crisis centers in Pennsylvania get some much needed funding from the state, and the recent topic of daylight savings time. Bill also asks us how Pennsylvania has an energy advantage over other states, so why are residents in the state payin...

Alvernia University Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joing Bill Saunders in the first hour to discuss the Iranian War, and whether the U.S. can maintain its long-standing policy of being prepared to fight two wars simultaneously. In our second hour, we are joined by Dr. Eric Angstadt of Angstadt Family Dental to talk about preventing dental emergencies. Listen in for a thiughtfull conv...

Today on FEEDBACK, Bill Saunders discusses ICE's decision to not use warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill Counties as detention centers, former Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano's nomination for a diplomatic post advances in the Senate, and forced foreclosures are on the rise nationwide, according to a new analysis. Listen in for a thoughful conversation on the news stories shaping...

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, Bill Saunders, our interim host, discusses how Reading City Council put a temporary pause on data center proposals in the city, a rogue OpenAI bot escapes a labs and hacks a rival, and how a shocking 105 million Americans aren't working, more than during the Great Recession or Covid 19 pandemic. In our second hour, Bill is joined by attourney Scott Hoh to talk about...

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, Bill Saunders discusses pre-registeration for 16 year olds, how Pennsylvania has the lowest percentage of 18-year-old voter registration rates, what's stalling the dyalight savings bill chances in congress this time around, what's become of civility in sports, and a new survey that shows almost half say Supreme Court rulings on Trump's agenda are based on politics....

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, we discuss new research saying up to 5 cups of coffee per day may potentially lower risk of heart disease, Pennsylvania's Department of Health launches a measles dashboard, Reading Government reforms are in jeopardy, and U.S. Senator John Fetterman expresses his thoughts on President Trump's Thursday night address. In our second hour, we are joined by COCA Berks to...

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, Bill Saunders is joined by Alvernia Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing to break down the latest headlines shaping the nation. They discuss the political future of Senator John Fetterman, President Trump's recent address, tensions with Iran, immigration and ICE enforcement, and other major developments from Washington. Listen in for a thoughtful analysis, h...

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, we discuss Amtrak's agreement to restore passenger rail services between Reading and Philadelphia, the political factors behind rising electric bills in Pennsylvania, and the Trump administration's efforts to recover hundreds of millions in fraudulent unemployment payments. In our second hour, we sit with Perfetto Insurance to discuss insurance coverage, industry in...

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, we cover the Pennsylvania House's vote on year-round daylight savings time, a possible Social Security boost for retirees, Reading's proposed crackdown on excessive noise, new crime statistics from Pottstown, and two major developments involving ICE. Listen in for a thoughtful discussion and local perspective on today's top headlines. 

Welcome back to FEEDBACK here on 830WEEU, where Bill Saunders will be opur interim host! Today was full of welcoming messages from guests as we covered some local news throughout Berks & Beyond. 

Every community has moments that bring people together.  Sometimes it’s a parade, a celebration or an historic event that reminds us where we have been and perhaps where we are going.  This year’s Independence Day celebrations gave Berks County, PA several of those moments.  Derek Harris, Economic Development Coordinator, Berks and Alex Roche, Director of Advocacy, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance...

Carmen Bloom is an attorney, a mother, Mrs. East Coast International 2026 and an ambassador for Red Sneakers for Oakley.  She is using her voice to educate families and communities about severe food allergies and anaphylaxis.  When Carmen’s son was one year old when he experienced and went into anaphylaxis and ended up in the ER.  She discovered that her son suffered from severe food allergies.  S...

In this episode we are talking about the power of connection and why every generation needs the other generations.  Dallan Yoh, Director of Membership and Missy Hassler, Membership Coordinator with Greater Reading Chamber Alliance share how experience and innovation work together, why mentorship is more important than ever and how GRCA help create opportunities for those relationships to happen na...

“I was once part of the problem, but now I am part of the solution.” - Shawn Bridges, Owner of BridgesinSpirit, shares his story of second chances, redemption, and purpose as he is joined by Dallan Yoh, Director of Membership in this episode of the GRCA’s Member Spotlight.   Shawn’s story reminds us that our past doesn’t have to define our future.  It also reminds us that business can be about muc...

Local government impacts our daily lives in ways we often don’t think about, from the roads we drive on and the parks our children play in to the public safety, neighborhood improvements, economic development, and community events.  This episode of Real Life is about helping residents better understand what’s happening in Reading, what’s coming next, and how they can become more engaged in the fut...

In this episode of Real Life, we are talking about a group of people that many of us never think about until someone’s loved one is missing.  A child wanders away.  A hiker doesn’t return.  An elderly person suffering from dementia disappears.  A family waits, hoping and praying that someone can bring their loved one home.  Those ’someones’ are volunteers.  Scott Hertzog, President and Chairman of...

In this episode of Real Life we are talking about preserving the past, connecting generations, and why local history still matters.  Rachael and Gene Kehler, board members of Boyertown Area Historical Society, believe that our local history deserves to be remembered because it tells us not only where we have been but who we are.

For generations, county fairs have been part of the fabric of small-town America. But county fairs have had to evolve.  They are balancing tradition with changing interests, finding new ways to engage younger generations while preserving the agricultural roots that made them so important.  Christopher Garcia and Amber Fessler, board member of the Berks County Fair join us on this episode of Real L...

This episode of Real Life is Part Two of our conversation with Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Jay Ostrich, Director of Berks County Veterans Affairs and Chief Warrant Officer 2 (Ret.) Will Tobin, Deputy Director, Berks County Veterans Affairs.  In the first hour we talked about the challenges many veterans face after military service.  But this hour isn’t about statistic, it’s about hope.  Jay Ostrich...