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09/19/2025

Articles used on the September 19 show:

Prosecutor says stalking suspect ambushed Pennsylvania police officers, killing 3 (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-shooting-officers-killed-wounded-f3872f254eeb60ec9cfe1dbc4d0ce695?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-18-Breaking+News

PA has a budget deficit. So why are taxpayers funding lobbyists? (RealClear Pennsylvania)
https://www.realclearpennsylvania.com/articles/2025/09/17/pa_has_a_budget_deficit_so_why_are_taxpayers_funding_lobbyists_1135513.html

PA joins regional coalition in response to Trump administration public health policies (Pennlive)
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2025/09/pa-joins-regional-coalition-in-response-to-trump-administration-public-health-policies.html

Kamala Harris throws Walz under the campaign bus, wish she picked Mayor Pete as running mate (Washington Times)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/18/kamala-harris-throws-tim-walz-campaign-bus-wished-picked-pete/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_link&utm_source=email

Donors snub the Biden Library Fund; Obama memorializes himself (Washington Times)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/17/donors-snub-biden-library-fund-obama-memorializes/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_link&utm_source=email

Penn reportedly did not have any interest in hosting Joe Biden's Presidential Library amid their souring relationship (Philadelphia Inquirer)
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/joe-biden-presidential-library-upenn-20250917.html?cx_testId=13&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=1&cx_experienceId=EXT5K6VEC2ZB&cx_experienceActionId=showRecommendationsR5L9USBK7X2V7

The pandemic is over - let Biden's health insurance handouts expire (The Hill)
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5509018-biden-tax-credits-expire/

Josh Shapiro's GOP challenger says he made his anti-violence speech about himself instead of Charlie Kirk (Philadelphia Inquirer)
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/stacy-garrity-josh-shapiro-charlie-kirk-20250917.html?cx_testId=13&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=0&cx_experienceId=EXT5K6VEC2ZB&cx_experienceActionId=showRecommendationsR5L9USBK7X2V7

Josh Shapiro's both-sides dodge (BroadandLiberty.com)
https://broadandliberty.com/2025/09/17/josh-shapiros-both-sides-dodge/

What a new poll shows about where Americans think the country is heading (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/poll-republicans-direction-country-kirk-violence-economy-66e5a964a807a5a1412ef0596f37ec39?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-19-AP-NORC+Poll

The awakening few see coming (Washington Examiner)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/3808706/the-awakening-few-see-coming/

The Sanctuary, a Christian church in Pittsburgh, has seen an awakening among young people. They turned out in droves for Charlie Kirk.

09/18/2025

Articles used on the September 18 show:

Three officers killed, two injured in York County shooting: State police (Pennlive)
https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/09/three-officers-killed-two-injured-in-york-county-shooting-gov-shapiro.html

Bomb squad called out to Turning Point USA's headquarters ahead of Charlie Kirk's funeral (The Independent)
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/turning-point-charlie-kirk-bomb-threat-b2828972.html

How Charlie Kirk changed American politics (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-charlie-kirk-changed-american-politics-e9884765?st=1VsKB4&reflink=article_email_share

Democrats must denounce the Lefties cheering Charlie Kirk's killer and Luigi Mangione (New York Post)
https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/opinion/democrats-must-denounce-the-lefties-cheering-charlie-kirks-killer-and-luigi-mangione/

Shots fired at Illinois lawmaker's home (The Hill)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5507948-shots-fired-illinois-senator/

What's wrong with late PA budgets (that's not a question) (Pennlive)
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/2025/09/whats-wrong-with-late-pa-budgets-thats-not-a-question-john-baer.html

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-kimmel-show-suspended-charlie-kirk-a2bfa904429c318fe52e7d3493c6883d?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-17-Breaking+News

ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing.

09/17/2025

Articles used on the September 17 show:

Grocery prices spike to highest level in three years in major blow to Trump (The Mirror)
https://www.themirror.com/money/grocery-prices-cost-increase-usa-1392704

Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/sports-streaming-cable-tv-poll-52a4d826a8baf05d46e71b1aa6a6fc80

PA NPR station will be first in US to go dark following Trump's cuts (Philadelphia Inquirer)
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/wpsu-penn-state-future-npr-pbs-cuts-whyy-20250917.html

Dave McCormick: 'We should be deeply worried' about China's AI dominance (Politico)
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/16/dave-mccormick-china-ai-00565303

Appeals court rejects Trump request to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/appeals-court-rejects-trump-request-to-remove-fed-governor-lisa-cook-immediately-fc96f39b?st=WBJi8J&reflink=article_email_share

Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson faces death penalty as charges formally announced (Fox News)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/charlie-kirk-alleged-assassin-tyler-robinson-faces-death-penalty-charges-formally-announced

After Kirk assassination, legacy media, Democrats hit another low point (Washington Examiner)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3806647/after-kirk-assassination-legacy-media-democrats-hit-another-low-point/

Charlie Kirk tributes run contrary to sports' uniting power (USA Today)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-views-ran-counter-to-what-sports-represent/86159451007/

ABC reporter calls alleged Charlie Kirk assassin's text messages with transgender partner 'very touching' (Fox News)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/abc-reporter-calls-charlie-kirk-assassins-text-messages-transgender-partner-very-touching

New FBI files released by Senator Chuck Grassley show more Hunter, Joe Biden bribery allegations (New York Post - Exclusive)
https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/new-fbi-files-released-by-sen-chuck-grassley-show-more-biden-bribery-allegations/

Republicans boost security funding for public officials in plan to keep government open (Washington Times)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/16/republicans-boost-security-funding-public-officials-plan-keep/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_link&utm_source=email

PA legislative Black Caucus expresses 'disgust' over flag-lowering honors for Charlie Kirk (Pennlive)
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2025/09/pa-legislative-black-caucus-expresses-disgust-over-flag-lowering-honors-for-charlie-kirk.html

The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus condemned political violence and expressed condolences to Charlie Kirk's family, but took issue over the White House order to lower flags in his honor.

09/16/2025

Articles used on the September 16 show:

Robert Redford, screen idol turned director and activist, dies at 89 (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/movies/robert-redford-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mU8.r74k.bah4mXuw4195&smid=url-share

Turning the key to property tax elimination (BroadandLiberty.com)
https://broadandliberty.com/2025/09/15/turning-the-key-to-property-tax-elimination/

Farmers in deep-red Pennsylvania struggle to find workers (Politico)
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/15/farm-labor-shortage-pennsylvania-trump-immigration-00560820

Fetterman says Democrats have 'forgotten why we lost' and Trump is 'not an autocrat' (CNN)
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/14/politics/fetterman-democrats-trump

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has a warning for his party: learn from the politically charged whirlwind that put Donald Trump back in the White House and secured Republicans control of both chambers of Congress or risk staying in the minority.

09/15/2025

Articles used on the September 15 show:

Charlie Kirk Widow: 'The movement my husband built will not die' (The Hill)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5501982-charlie-kirk-widow-conservative-movement/

Kirk investigators: "Aghast" transgender roommate may lead to motive (Axios)
https://www.axios.com/2025/09/13/kirk-suspect-transgender-roommate

Johnson criticizes Omar on Kirk comments: 'Clearly' has 'no idea what she's talking about' (The Hill)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5502902-johnson-criticizes-omar-comments/

Workers commenting on Kirk's death learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-workplace-speech-firing-29717a8612ccedebabc7cba29e7ef627

Man arrested for sickening act at Charlie Kirk memorial outside Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix (Fox News)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-arrested-sickening-act-charlie-kirk-memorial-outside-turning-point-headquarters-phoenix

Teacher allegedly showed Charlie Kirk assassination video to 10- and 11-year-olds, told students he deserved to be killed (New York Post)
https://nypost.com/2025/09/14/us-news/teacher-allegedly-showed-charlie-kirk-assassination-video-to-young-students/

Charlie Kirk's assassination feels like a hinge point (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/charlie-kirks-assassination-feels-like-a-hinge-point-01dd4f72?st=AYUD6i&reflink=article_email_share

A desensitized America is moving on from political violence faster and faster (Politico)
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/14/political-violence-news-cycle-00563050

As events of political violence have become more frequent, Americans are quicker to move on.

09/15/2025

Tune in to 830 WEEU this morning at 11:00 AM to hear a conversation about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness with Yvonne Stroman.

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09/15/2025

Today at 11 AM, the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) will be featured on Feedback with Bill Saunders. You're welcome to call in with any questions, as they are eager to assist and provide answers!

09/12/2025

Articles used on the September 12 show:

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-shooter-search-utah-governor-21ba12bbf01579fd2fbcdbe1da03dae5?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-12-Breaking+News

Political violence on the rise in the US: A timeline of key incidents (Washington Examiner)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3444699/timeline-increasing-incidents-political-violence-in-the-us/

Taxpayers billed $6 million for arson-related repairs to governor's mansion, but Shapiro administration withholds full details (SpotlightPA.org)
https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/09/pennsylvania-governor-mansion-fire-repair-costs-secrecy-josh-shapiro/

'Violence will not silence us' says lawmaker who represents district where Charlie Kirk was assassinated (NOTUS)
https://www.notus.org/us-news/charlie-kirk-utah-political-leaders

Charlie Kirk's legacy goes beyond politics (Washington Times)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/11/must-learn-charlie-kirk/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_link&utm_source=email

Beyond accolades and successful campaigns, Charlie Kirk embodied something more profound.

09/12/2025

Today beginning in the 10 o'clock hour, Dr. Tim Blessing, a Political History Professor at Alvernia University, will be in-studio for a two-hour discussion on the latest national and international events. Be sure to tune in, and call in with your questions!

09/11/2025

Articles used on the September 11 show:

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university; shooter still at large (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-assassinated-utah-university-shooter-search-b0acf4797f57f3436d8f8d0843dbea43

'Out of control': Charlie Kirk assassination blamed on growing left-wing violence (Washington Times)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/10/control-charlie-kirk-assassination-blamed-growing-left-wing-violence/

Matthew Dowd fired from MSNBC for Charlie Kirk comments (Variety)
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/matthew-dowd-fired-msnbc-charlie-kirk-death-1236514875/

Protesters storm restaurant as Trump tries to dine: 'Free DC!' (Mediaite)
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump/protesters-storm-d-c-restaurant-as-trump-tries-to-dine-free-d-c/

'This is not who we are': Charlie Kirk's assassination adds to roll call of political violence (Pennlive/Associated Press)
https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/09/this-is-not-who-we-are-charlie-kirks-assasination-adds-to-roll-call-of-political-violence.html

Political extremism may cause a shift in Americans' priorities (Pennlive)
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/2025/09/political-extremism-may-cause-a-shift-americans-priorities-john-baer.html

House Republican mounts scorched earth bid to 'cancel' those who celebrated Kirk assassination (Fox News)
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-valley-university -c31ce9b

The elites vs. democracy and popular government (Washington Times)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/9/elites-vs-democracy-popular-government/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_link&utm_source=email

Should Harris have told Biden not to run? 'Perhaps,' she writes in new book (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/us/politics/kamala-harris-book-biden-107-days.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Emails show Dr. Fauci ordered documents destroyed and lied to Congress, Sen. Rand Paul says (Washington Times)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/10/emails-show-fauci-ordered-documents-destroyed-lied-congress-rand-paul/

PA Supreme Court justices ask for 10 more years amid GOP campaign to oust them (Philadelphia Inquirer)
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/dougherty-donohue-wecht-supreme-court-retention-20250908.html

In a rare public speaking event, Justices Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht, and Christine Donohue spoke about their work on the state Supreme Court as they face a GOP ouster campaign.

09/10/2025

Articles used on the September 10 show:

'Phillies Karen' incident raises legal and sports etiquette questions (Pennlive)
https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2025/09/phillies-karen-incident-raises-legal-and-sports-etiquette-questions-heres-what-experts-say.html

Trump wants to punt shutdown deadline to Jan 31 (Politico)
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/09/09/congress/trump-spending-wish-list-shutdown-00552236

US added 911,000 fewer jobs in the year ended in March (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/us-job-growth-revision-a9777d98?st=pq9aPD&reflink=article_email_share

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says the economy 'is weakening' (CNBC)
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/09/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-economy.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail

Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-d1d0dd6ddd83e2c1df1598e468b839f5?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-09-Breaking+News

Twelfth-grade math and reading scores in US hit new low (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/test-scores-low-reading-math-naep-d87099b6?st=wV5CTZ&reflink=article_email_share

Charlotte's mayor underplays murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zaruska - when city is to blame (New York Post)
https://nypost.com/2025/09/08/opinion/charlottes-mayor-underplays-brutal-murder-of-ukraine-refugee-when-city-is-to-blame/

Mass shootings are a cultural sickness with no legislative cure (Washington Examiner)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3799008/mass-shootings-cultural-sickness-no-legislative-cure/

Over 2,000 arrests and 200 illegal gun seizures as federal MPD takeover expires (Washington Examiner)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3798974/trump-dc-mpd-takeover-arrests-illegal-gun-seizures/

East coast's protection from hurricanes could falter in September (USA Today)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/09/09/atlantic-hurricane-outlook-september/86040102007/

IRS aide Holly Paz fired after review of her targeting conservative organizations (Washington Examiner)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3799011/irs-aide-holly-paz-fired-after-review-of-her-targeting-conservative-organizations/

Judge rules on fate of Lisa Cook, Fed governor in Trump's crosshairs (Fox Business)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/judge-cobb-rules-fate-lisa-cook-fed-governor-trumps-crosshairs

War with Venezuela? (Ken Klippenstein blog on Substack)
https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/war-with-venezuela

Leaked ICE memo reveals path to war

09/09/2025

Articles used on the September 9 show:

Shapiro administration approves major SEPTA cash infusion to reverse cuts without legislative action (SpotlightPA.org)
https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/09/septa-cuts-funding-josh-shapiro-admin-approval/

PA Democrats pick Eugene DePasquale as party chair. 'We have to offer real ideas' (Philadelphia Inquirer)
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania-democrats-depasquale-street-fetterman-elections-20250906.html

What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup poll (Associated Press)
https://apnews.com/article/socialism-socialist-capitalism-big-business-free-enterprise-poll-c052ca687269a2cc075423877b7904e6

A new Gallup poll finds that Democrats view socialism more positively than they did in the past, while their views of capitalism are more negative.