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Bill Saunders came to WEEU with over 40 years of experience in broadcasting. It’s Bill’s second stint with the station, first having worked here from 1996 to 2000 as a weekend newscaster and on-air personality. He has also served as news director and/or reporter for a number of radio stations in York, suburban Philadelphia, State College, Lewistown, Lancaster, and Princeton, Illinois. Bill was also news director of Channel 5 Berks County News, a cable TV news operation in Reading. Bill is a graduate of Millersville University with a Bachelor’s degree in economics.
Do Americans still think the cost of a college education is worth it? We’re told climate change is responsible for the severe weather we’ve been experiencing. But experts say there are other things at play. And is the indictment of Donald Trump backfiring on Democrats? Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Senator John Fetterman, who’s been hospitalized for depression for 43 days now, is expected to be released soon. San Francisco was first to reveal a reparations proposal. Now the state of California has one too. And both are extremely expensive. Would such plans pass judicial muster? We discuss. But the big story of the day is the indictment of former President Donald Trump and what comes next. Listeners weigh in with their thoughts. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Pennsylvania’s Labor Department says it can solve the backlog of unemployment claim cases if more money is allocated for staffing. As Congress and the president haggle over the debt ceiling, a new poll finds most Americans want the federal government to cut spending. And how real is America’s discontent? Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Is the GOP Parents Bill of Rights measure a blueprint for conservative bullying? A Fed official says Silicon Valley Bank was a textbook case of mismanagement. Another school is targeted by a mass shooter. And I’m joined by Dr. Marc Tomljanovich, Dean of the Lombardo College of Business at Millersville University, for a discussion on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the banking sector as a whole and the recent actions by the Fed. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Today’s political climate has infiltrated the dating scene. We explain. Do Americans still hold to the values that have defined our country? We delve into a poll that has an answer. And Women’s History Month highlights growing tensions over transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
A federal appeals court blocks President Biden’s order requiring federal workers to get a Covid vaccine shot. Track and field becomes the latest sport to ban males who transition to females from participating in events. And Dr. Tim Blessing, professor of political science at Alvernia University, joins me for a discussion on possible ramifications stemming from the Manhattan DA’s special grand jury investigation into Donald Trump. As well as past presidents who have had legal entanglements. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
The Fed raises interest rates despite the recent collapse of several banks. Conservatives fear they will lose their jobs if they share their beliefs with others. And did Hunter Biden have a mole in the FBI? Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
A bill in the state Senate would modernize Pennsylvania’s unclaimed property process. We explain what the legislation entails. President Biden approves the release of declassified intel on the origins of Covid-19. And an Institute for Policy Innovation scholar calls for cutting Medicare fraud, not Medicare itself, to save money. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Lobbyists helped water down banking regulations, the changes of which
allegedly led to the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank. Despite his
claims to the contrary, former President Trump isn't expected to be
arraigned until next week if he's indicted on any charges brought by
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. And, calling Bragg's prosecutorial decision as
politically motivated, GOP lawmakers want the Manhattan DA to testify on
Capitol Hill. Those are among the issues discussed on "Feedback."
GOP lawmakers in a number of states are crafting bills designed to prevent defendants from being granted cashless bail options while they await trial. We explain why. Former President Donald Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday and calls for protests. Is this a repeat of Jan 6, 2021? And Silicon Valley Bank was under scrutiny by the Federal Reserve since 2021…almost two years prior to its collapse. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
GOP lawmakers introduce a bill that would codify a Supreme Court ruling regarding the right to self-defense. Treasury Secretary Yellen offered reassurances that the U.S. banking system remains sound. This as a third bank gets bailed out. And Republican congressmen are calling for a halt to all offshore wind power projects, claiming they’re responsible for a spate of whale deaths along the Eastern shore. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Is the economy starting to cool down? Preliminary signs are indicating that. The US border chief delivered a devastating picture of the border, telling lawmakers it was a mistake to stop construction of a wall. And the White House’s director of the Office of Management and Budget was asked by lawmakers why the president’s budget proposal doesn’t include a fix for Social Security, which is expected to run out of money by 2032. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
New York’s Attorney General comes under fire after she takes to Instagram to invite families to her Drag Story Hour. First it was Tulsi Gabbard. Now another Democrat bids her party farewell. Both the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission plan to investigate Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. And a reparations committee presents its proposal to San Francisco officials. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Cows aren’t the only contributors to climate change. This as researchers add another mammal to the list. We explain which one, and why. A question on an advanced placement test at a school district in Virginia creates a stir. We explain why. And, with both John Fetterman and Diane Feinstein out on medical leave…Senate Democrats are finding it difficult to get their agenda moving forward. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
A new political party that claims to want to give voters a non-extreme presidential option next year is gaining steam across the country. Two banks fail leading to the question: Where was the government oversight? And why was China allegedly beaming lasers down on Hawaii from a satellite? Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Mexico’s president claims his country doesn’t produce fentanyl and says the drug epidemic is a U.S. problem. A budget watchdog group is highly critical of President Biden’s proposed spending plan, claiming it would lead to a record national debt. And Alvernia University political science professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins me to discuss presidential health. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Mexico’s president claims his country doesn’t produce fentanyl and says the drug epidemic is a U.S. problem. A budget watchdog group is highly critical of President Biden’s proposed spending plan, claiming it would lead to a record national debt. And Alvernia University political science professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins me to discuss presidential health. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Is the public buying President Biden’s rosy picture of the economy? One pollster says no. The recent train derailment in Ohio puts the spotlight on temperature detectors used by the rail industry. The former CDC director during the Trump administration testifies before Congress about how he was sidelined from participating in internal debates about the origin of the COVID virus. And we begin a new monthly segment on “Feedback” called “Pulse of the Public.” I’m joined by Berwood Yost…Director of the Center for Opinion Research and the Floyd Institute for Public Policy at F&M College. We discuss the process of polling, the performance of polls in the last midterm election and the complexities of public opinion. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
PA Governor Shapiro unveils his first budget proposal…wel take a deeper look at what’s inside it. The Department of Defense flunks its fifth straight audit for not being able to account for most of its assets…and Republican lawmakers want answers. A new study disputes an earlier report that claims gas stoves can cause asthma in children. And the phone lines lit up when the discussion turned to Donald Trump and whether or not the Republican Party would win in 2024 with him as their choice for president. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Could how one defines the word “cut” prevent Congress from fixing Social Security so it doesn’t goes broke in the future? President Biden plans to unveil his budget proposal in Pennsylvania this week. And four U.S. citizens are assaulted and kidnapped in Mexico. And Republican lawmakers are urging the president to focus as much attention on them as he did WNBA star Brittney Griner while she was imprisoned in Russia. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Donald Trump says, even if he’s criminally charged, he’ll stay in the race for president next year. Did Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Francis Collins squash the lab leak theory? And former Attorney General Bill Barr calls for a crackdown on Mexican drug cartels. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
House GOP lawmakers craft a Parents Bill of Rights in response to an increasing rift between parents and school boards across the country. Can Donald Trump be held liable for inciting the January 6th riot? The Justice Department thinks so. And President Biden comes under fire for laughing in response to a parent who claimed he’s responsible for the fentanyl-related deaths of her sons. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington have begun talking about making changes to Social Security. Republican lawmakers sit down with the head of the Congressional Budget Office who shares the financial reality that Congress must face. And China reacts to news of the Energy Department’s belief that the Covid pandemic originated from a lab leak. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
As the country turns more to electricity to achieve a cleaner environment…do we have enough electricians to do the job? A Christian college goes to the Supreme Court for an answer on gender-identity dormitory policies. And teachers union leader Randi Weingarten goes on a rant in front of the Supreme Court as the justices hear arguments on both sides regarding President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
The electric grid that services our region is sounding alarms. Wel explain why. The White House reacts to a report by the Energy Department which concludes that the pandemic originated from a lab leak. And Fox News is under scrutiny following revelations that some of its hosts’ on-air comments about Donald Trump’s 2020 election fraud claims allegedly differed from what they said off air. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
As the Biden administration pushes for a transition to greener energy…a huge hurdle stands in the electric industry’s path from meeting that goal. We explain. Governor Shapiro weighs in on the issue of whether or not US Senator John Fetterman should step down for health reasons. And Alvernia University Political Science Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joined me for a discussion on the Ukraine war. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
The war in Ukraine has helped make the U.S. a leading exporter of oil again. Another federal agency changes its assessment of what caused the Covid pandemic. And some states are changing their laws to legally define gender. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Comments made to the media by the forewoman of a special grand jury could put a Georgia DA’s case against Donald Trump and others in jeopardy. The chairman of the House Oversight Committee wants the Biden administration to account for all money that’s gone to Ukraine. And the US plans to send more troops to Taiwan in response to a rising threat from China. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
The Congressional Budget Office reports on the financial shape of Social Security. And it doesn’t look promising. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg finally breaks his silence on the train derailment incident in Ohio. And Dr. Marc Tomljanovich, Dean of the Lombardo College of Business at Millersville University, joined me for a discussion on the likelihood of a recession this year. Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Governor Shapiro joins with other Democrat governors in an effort to protect and strengthen abortion access. The mayor of East Palestine, Ohio has some sharp words for President Biden. And is China getting involved in Russia’s war with Ukraine? Those topics and more were discussed on “Feedback.”
Many school districts are doing away with honors classes for the sake of equity. Is this the right approach to meeting that goal? President Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine where he announced more aid in that country’s war with Russia. And there’s a growing industry that’s capitalizing off of school shootings. Wel explain what that’s all about. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
Senator John Fetterman is back in the hospital…his second visit within the last few weeks…this time for clinical depression. Should he resign from the Senate? While Congress debates what to do about the debt limit…the Congressional Budget Office reports the government is on track to add trillions more to the debt over the next 10 years. And Governor Shapiro wants to end the death penalty in Pennsylvania. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
The federal government’s Interior Department is offering a new training program to its employees…it’s called “Ecogrief.” And, while President Biden paints a rosy picture of the economy…small business owners have a totally different take on it. And while Congress debates what to do about the debt limit…the Congressional Budget Office reports the government is on track to add trillions more to the debt over the next decade. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
National news outlets have lost the trust of the American people. So says a new Gallup poll. A U.S. senator wants to ensure that the Wuhan Lab never again gets another dime of taxpayer money. And, while the White House believes the bulk of those UFOs discovered flying in U.S. airspace last week are harmless…China is threatening retaliation for the downing of its so-called weather balloon. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
AOC and other liberals are creating a stir after they criticized Christian ads that ran during the Super Bowl. A former administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says Medicare’s status quo can’t last. And President Biden establishes a task force to study UFOs. This after he ordered the shooting down of three such objects in U.S.airspace in recent days. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
A fourth object was spotted flying in U.S. airspace. Are the number of such incidents growing? Or have we improved our ability to spot them? Border crossings drop a lot in January. And the Biden administration credits its new policy for the decline. The president claims Republicans are out to cut Social Security and Medicare. Yet GOP lawmakers deny the charge. Who’s right? Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
Senator John Fetterman is hospitalized after feeling light-headed. The phones lit up with listeners sharing their concerns on Fetterman’s ability to do the job. More evidence is coming out that that Chinese balloon was spying on our military facilities. Why didn’t the military and Biden administration officials alert the president sooner to the incident? And Republicans in the House begin their investigation of the possible weaponization of the federal government. This as the White House mocks the panel’s probe. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
A Pennsylvania judge's ruling means work for the governor and state lawmakers to fix a school funding problem. Despite its medical benefits... marijuana is harmful to your health. And there's mounting research to support that claim. Plus, President Biden delivered his State of the Union Address last night. And listeners weighed in with their thoughts on his performance. Those are among the topics discussed on "Feedback."
A federal judge offers a new twist to justify a constitutional right to abortion…we explain. As President Biden prepares to deliver his State of the Union Address…a former Clinton administration staffer questions whether the address matters anymore. And the Biden administration holds a closed door session on the Chinese balloon incident…but at least one attendee claims the briefing was insufficient and unspecific. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
Should Joe Biden seek a second term? That's what was asked of voters in a new poll that's out. We discuss its results.Biden continues to come under fire for waiting so long to shoot down a Chinese surveillance balloon. And concern is mounting over a seriesof substation attacks in several states across the nation. Those are among the topics discussed on "Feedback."
Gallup polled Americans on the state of the nation. The results weren’t all that positive. Do reparations for blacks lead to reparations for others who feel aggrieved? And a Chinese balloon is spotted flying over Montana. Was it a weather balloon as the Chinese government claims? Or was it meant for something more sinister? Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy meet at the White House to discuss the debt limit. The US military is preparing to expand its presence in the Philippines. And, while Biden’s classified document case continues to garner media coverage, the National Archives remains largely silent…leading GOP leaders to say it’s an example of double standards. We discuss what that’s all about. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
As President Biden bets our future on renewable energy including solar, China, which dominates the solar-panel industrynow says it will restrict exports of key solar manufacturing technology. A Pentagon school administrator comes under fire for her disparaging comments about White people. And Alec Baldwin is officially charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting on the set of his movie "Rust." Those are among the topics discussed on "Feedback."
The Surgeon General weighs in on children’s use of social media. President Biden says he’ll end the national emergencies to combat the coronavirus outbreak in May. And more people are disciplined in connection with the beating death of a Black man in Memphis, TN. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
The House passes a bill that puts restrictions on the draw down of the nation’s strategic oil reserve. But will it become law? A number of beached whales are turning up along the Eastern coastline. We may now know why that’s happening. And Memphis police release 67 minutes of body camera and surveillance footage showing the brutal beating of a Black man at the hands of five police officers. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.” Call 610-374-8800 or 1-888-401-0459Email: feedback@830weeu.comTwitter: @feedbackweeu
Illegal migration isn’t just a problem here in the States…the European Union is struggling with it too. We discuss some possible solutions being considered to stop it. Attorney General Merrick Garland faces quite a quandary as classified documents are found at more former executive branch politicians’ homes. And, speaking of classified documents, did Hunter Biden use classified information in an email leading up to his appointment to a seat on the board of Burisma? Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
PA Gov. Shapiro wants to make changes to the state’s two public pension funds that could possibly save taxpayers over a billion dollars each year. We explain what he wants to do. The Cumru Township Zoning Hearing Board holds a hearing on the controversial plan to build a warehouse along Rt 10. We discuss the latest developments on that. And Hunter Biden’s art sales are the subject of a probe by the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
This year is off to a deadly, violent start with at least 69 people killed. And listeners called in with a variety of opinions on gun control. Atomic scientists move the hands of the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight. And is the US prepared for a potential conflict with China? Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
While Democrats dig in on their refusal to negotiate on the debt, a new poll shows what a majority of Americans think about shutting down the government if a deal can’t be reached. California, which has the strictest gun control laws in the nation, experiences two mass shootings in a span of two days. And teen violence is surging in our country. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
El Paso’s streets were cleared of migrant encampments prior to President Biden’s recent visit there. Now Congressional Republicans are looking into that. Are Covid vaccines affecting women’s menstrual cycles? And, after the FBI uncovers more classified documents at Biden’s Wilmington, DE residence, what’s the National Archives doing to control the personal possession of such documents in the future? Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
A new study explains why most people in the US feel safe in their neighborhoods despite a skyrocketing murder rate in the country. And is the US more permissive than Europe when it comes to providing child access to gender transition services?
Josh Shapiro becomes Pennsylvania’s 48th governor and we break down his inaugural address. Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry is coming under attack from environmentalists. We explain why. And GOP lawmakers in the House are building a case for impeaching Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Is it worth it, or a waste of time?
A guy wearing a “Jesus Saves” t-shirt is asked by Mall of America guards to remove the shirt or leave the mall, because they claimed the shirt was offensive. And younger voters, frustrated with both major political parties, are registering as independents. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.” Call 610-374-8800 or 1-888-401-0459Email: feedback@830weeu.comTwitter: @feedbackweeu
The federal government could run up against its statutory debt limit this Thursday. So warns Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Congress recently enacted legislation that would provide an income supplement to US troops to alleviate food insecurity. But is it enough? And the GOP-controlled House wants to see logs showing who visited President Biden’s personal residences. But the White House claims there are no logs. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
While President Biden expresses confidence in Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, is the FAA focused on things other than keeping planes in the air? And I’m joined by Gus Tatlas, chairman of the newly formed Keystone Party, to discuss the party and its platform.
Immigration and the discovery of another batch of classified documents found. This time at Biden’s home in Delaware. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
An unelected Consumer Product Safety commissioner is forced to retract his remarks on banning gas stoves after getting backlash from the public. A failure of the FAA's nationwide aviation system brings air travel to a halt. And the mainstream media goes overboard trying to convince the public that there are differences between Trump's classified documents case and that of President Biden.
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Classified documents are discovered in a closet. But it’s not Donald Trump who put them there. Evidence is revealed showing how the White House and a former FDA commissioner coerced Facebook and Twitter to censor COVID information. And one week into his job as Pennsylvania House Speaker, Rep. Mark Rozzi is already facing calls to resign. Those are among the topics discussed on “Feedback.”
The true cost of cancelling the Keystone XL Pipeline is finally revealed. President Biden visits the southern border. But was it worth it after the streets of El Paso were cleared of tents and migrants sleeping on benches prior to Biden's arrival? Kevin McCarthy finally gets elected as House Speaker after 15 vote attempts. And we launched a new show segment called "Sound Off" giving listeners an opportunity to voice their concerns about their communities.
On this second anniversary of the January 6th riot on the nation's Capitol building, we discuss the latest developments of the special counsel's investigation of Donald Trump. As of the first of the year, the government is encouraging people to go green with a number of tax credits. But do people really save money? And President Biden unveils a new phone app meant to alleviate illegal border crossings while helping migrants come to the US legally.
Should Kevin McCarthy step aside and let someone else become House Speaker? And could moderate Republicans become so frustrated with the Freedom Caucus' refusal to vote for McCarthy that some would join with the Democrats and vote for Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker?
Americans were asked for their outlook on 2023. And, Gallup found, they weren’t good. The FDA quietly changes its policy on the availability of abortion pills. And the GOP gets off to an embarrassing start as they assume the majority of the US House.