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On today's show Dr. Tim Blessing a political history professor at Alvernia University joined the show. Bill and Dr. Blessing discussed a bunch of topics including a recap of the election, how a demographic change in NYC led to Mamdani's election, and PA Supreme Court retention. 

On today's show, Bill discussed Chester County Commissioners wanting to find out why poll books for Tuesday's election did not include independent and third-party voters, Bernie Sanders crashing Chuck Schumer's news conference and criticizing Democratic leadership, and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan interrupts Speaker Mike Johnson's press conference on the Government shutdown. 

On today's show Bill discussed it being a good night for Democrats after the election, Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC Mayoral election, and Democrats splinter o whether or not to continue the government shutdown. 

On today's show Bill discussed Election Day, voters being discouraged by the polarization of ads involved in he State Supreme Court Retention election, and the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Plenty of call-ins from listeners too. 

On today's show Bill discussed an audit showing Reading ended its 2024 fiscal years in a strong financial position despite an operating deficit of nearly $2 million, Dave McCormick introduces a Bill to federally regulate a drug that is more potent than fentanyl, a new poll shows what Americans think of America. 

On the Halloween edition of Feedback Bill talked about Senate Republicans and Democrats looking for an off-ramp to end the shutdown next week, a key Trump agency vows to claw back over $1 billion benefitting illegal immigrants in Blue states, and Republicans unearth what special counsel Jack Smith did as part of the Artic Frost investigation. In the 10'oclock hour Dr. Blessing joined the show for...

On today's show Bill discussed Field of Screams, a popular attraction Lancaster county allegedly allowed a man convicted of exposing himself to children to work there alongside teenagers for three years. PENNDOT wants the public's input for roundabouts planned in certain roads in Wyomissing. Obamacare premiums for next year are made public, highlighting big increases.  In the 9 o'clock hour, Bill...

On today's show Bill brought up the following: a decades-long Christmas Tree Tradition returns to the Pagoda this year, Pennsylvania Democrats' voter registration edge over Republicans has dramatically dwindled, and former President Biden's pardons issued with the use of an autopen come under scrutiny. 

On today's show Bill discussed Americans going to great lengths to get the most out of every penny in today's economy, PA swing voters are warming to John Fetterman's shift according to a focus group, and the nation's largest federal workers' union is pressuring Democrats to end the government shutdown. In the 9 o'clock hour Bill was joined by Rabbi Brian Michelson of the Reform Congregation Oheb...

On today's show Bill talked about a mass shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, taxpayer dollars will be used i upgrades to Governor Shapiro's private residence in Montgomery County, and seven people charged with voter fraud in Berks and two other counties in Pennsylvania.  In the 11 o'clock hour representatives from the Council on Chemical Abuse of Berks County joined the show to talk...

On today's show Bill talked about a massive data center in Bucks county leading to calls for protesting consumers, the EPA set to unveil new cybersecurity tools to protect the country's water systems, and Congress rejects plans by GOP and Democrats to pay military members and essential workers during the government shutdown. In the 11 o'clock hour Christian Leinbach the Berks County Commissioner j...

On today's show, Bill talked about how our winter weather shapes up depends on the return of LA Nina, the State Legislature passes a school weapons alert bill, and while Congress continues to fail at attempts to reopen the government, the US Debt hits another all-time high.

On today's show Bill talked about the Pennsylvania budget impasse continues into its 114th day, while the Federal Government shutdown is now on its 22nd day, and you won't believe who a top teachers union has invited to shape public school curricula. 

On today's show, Bill discussed the Supreme Court reviewing a ban on drug users owning guns, young Americans may not want a King Trump, but they do want a monarchy, and do generals and senior officers have trust in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth? 

Bill discussed the development of prime real estate in Spring Township getting underway, an estimated 7 million turn out for the "No Kings" protests across the country, and Senator John Fetterman once again goes against his party, blaming Democrats for the government shutdown as it enters its third week. 

On today's show Bill talked about how much snow we will likely get this winter, Democrats block a defense spending bill as the Federal Government shutdown continues, and the case against New York Attorney General Letitia James keeps getting more interesting. 

On today's show Bill talked about whether or not YouTube will cause the demise of linear TV, PA residents who get their medical insurance through Pennie are in for a real shock next year, and delve into the three PAA Supreme Court Justices who are on next month's ballot with a look at their rulings in major cases. In the 10 o'clock hour Lucine Sihelnik and Kayla Hayick of the Greater Reading Chamb...

Bill discussed the following on today's show: finally there's a light at the end of the tunnel for Berkshire Mall, Turning Point USA announces it will hold a counterprogram to the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and there's a new development in the mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Plenty of call-ins from listeners as well. 

On today's show Bill talked about former Penn State football coach James Franklin's $49 million dollar buyout causing an uproar on campus, former President Biden says his administration should get the credit for the Gaza Peace agreement, and House Speaker Mike Johnson warns the federal government shutdown could be the longest ever. 

On the first show back from his vacation, Bill talked about Israel saying all hostages have been released from Hamas, prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers as the annual enrollment period is set to get underway in two days, and thousands of parents are choosing the fastest growing charter school in PA for their kids.  In the 10 o'clock hour, Bill was joined by Mega...

On today's show Bill talked about Reading's new Police Chief, an "unusual" side effect of drugs similar to Ozempic are becoming more common, and lawmakers pass a joint resolution blocking the President's military attacks on drug cartels without Congressional approval. 

Bill discussed the CDC issuing new guidelines on COVID-19 vaccines, Philadelphia public school teachers holding a rally, and its been a week since the Federal Government shutdown and there's no end in sight. 

On today's show, Bill discussed law enforcement needing to catch up with the evolution of e-bikes, Google admitting it secretly censored Conservatives for years, and a new poll finds Americans blame both political parties and the President for the government shutdown. 

On today's show Bill was joined by Dr. Tim Blessing. a political history professor at Alvernia University. They covered a variety of topics including Trump's attacks on "drug cartel boast," the government shutdown, and young people preferring socialism over democracy. 

On today's show Bill talked about a Bill in the State Senate that would restrict who can ride an E-Scooter, Democrats voting for a Government shutdown, Columnist Cal Thomas says it's time to bring back Clinto and Gingrich's Balanced Budget Act.  In the 11 o'clock hour Bill was joined by Jessica Walb of Perfetto Insurance to talk about Medicare and your options in this year's annual enrollment peri...