Feedback with Dan Holzman

Today on this Day-After-Election Day edition of FEEDBACK, we break down the local election results and hear from both Gov. Josh Shapiro and defeated candidate Stacy Garrity. We also bring you an update on House Speaker Mike Johnson and examine referendum questions on ballots across the country. Ron Paplosky of Paplosky's Auto Service and Collision joins us with tips on getting your car ready for nasty winter weather. Aase Pederson of South Mountain Physical Therapy discusses bowel health and what is, and isn't, normal. Listeners also share their thoughts on our conversation with Aase.

In our second hour, we take another look at referendum results across the nation and discuss how GOP-backed ballot measures managed to pass even as Democrats scored major victories. Listeners weigh in on what went wrong for Republicans on election night, historic midterm election losses over the years, gas prices, and last night's Election Night coverage simulcast on BCTV and WEEU.

Today on FEEDBACK, it's Election Day! We break down the races on the ballot in Berks County and across the country, discuss mail-in voting, and enjoy a breath of fresh air as political advertising finally comes to an end. We also share a surprising statement from a leader of one of the nation's largest unions, provide an update on Christa Pike's botched execution, and hear from listeners calling in to share their Election Day experiences at the polls.

In the second hour, City of Reading Managing Director Jack Gomach joins us in the studio to discuss $2.1 million in road paving projects, the city's budget outlook, its upgraded credit rating, current job openings, next week's Veterans Day celebration, and the City Holiday Parade on November 21. Listeners also call in with questions about retirement costs and an update on street lighting throughout the city.

Today on FEEDBACK, we cover the latest controversy surrounding Alaska’s midterm elections, including an update on the related DOJ lawsuit and the newest polling numbers. We also discuss messaging from Minnesota’s “Somali TV” and Martha Stewart’s apology for her controversial Halloween costume. Listeners call in to share their concerns about voter security and pay tribute to poll workers ahead of tomorrow’s elections.

Berks County Commissioner and Elections Board Chairman Michael Rivera joins us to preview Election Day, discussing mail-in ballots, provisional ballots, the vote-counting process, and more.

In the second hour, we bring you the latest on Lindsay Clancy as she returns to court, along with “The Squad’s” message to police unions regarding campaign donations. We also cover a new lawsuit involving one of McDonald’s popular sandwiches, a surprise announcement in the Michigan Senate race from a former primary contender, a restaurant mix-up that left multiple people injured, and controversy surrounding a biological male competing on a high school girls’ cross-country team. Plus, listeners weigh in on the midterms, the death of common sense, and much more.

Today on FEEDBACK, Alvernia University political science professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins us in the studio for the first hour to discuss the midterm elections, the controversy surrounding the Alaska Senate race, President Trump's campaign efforts, and Senator John Fetterman's role in the post-election landscape. We also take listener calls on the Alaska controversy, the midterms, and the future of President Trump and the Republican Party.

In the second hour, we discuss former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's comments on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, as well as a Colorado mother suing the state after her family was denied funding because she chose a Catholic preschool. We also examine the story of a Seattle woman who died after following medical advice from ChatGPT, get an update on the Reading School Board's travel spending, and remind listeners to turn their clocks back this weekend. Listeners weigh in on Halloween, the ChatGPT story, Israeli election results, the midterms, why the Bush family isn't backing Republican candidates, and the latest developments in the James Comey situation.

Today on FEEDBACK, we examine reports that members of the Reading School Board spent more than $93,000 on travel expenses. Plus, Alaska Democrats face an investigation over alleged voter confusion, and we look at reports of Russian interference in at least two U.S. election races. We also cover a Central Pennsylvania TV station’s decision to pull a congressional political ad over an accusation involving one of the candidates, along with a tax hike in Lehigh County. Listeners weigh in on a previous story about a Florida mother who left her four children home alone, political advertising, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s time as Montgomery County commissioner, and the Reading School Board’s travel expenses.

In the second hour, we revisit the Reading School Board controversy, the investigation surrounding the Alaska Senate race, and reports of Russian election interference. We also examine the University of Maryland’s offer to students attending Saturday’s game against Illinois and ask whether other schools might follow suit. Listeners share their perspectives on the Reading School Board, the Alaska Senate controversy, former FBI Director James Comey, data centers, and more.

Today on FEEDBACK, it's a 2026 Midterm Elections preview, and we bring you the latest polling, predictions, and current mail-in ballot numbers. We also discuss a Florida man’s attempted plea bargain involving a Philly cheesesteak, Flavio Bolsonaro’s response to his election loss in Brazil, the WNBA’s National Anthem Policy, and changes to some of New Jersey’s iconic landmarks. Listeners weigh in on the cheesesteak story and share their takes on the ideal hoagie.

In the second hour, we dive deeper into mail-in voting and the challenges posed by uninformed voters. We also cover a Florida mom who allegedly left her four children home alone for a week and an Illinois man accused of mailing suspicious packages to four members of Congress. Listeners call in to discuss voting, STEM education in schools, and Tuesday’s confrontation between U.S. and Cuban officials at the United Nations.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss newly released documents indicating that the FBI and Air Force have reported UFO encounters, and ask listeners whether they believe there is other life out there. We also cover the latest developments in the Ohio gubernatorial election, the DOJ’s latest case against former FBI Director James Comey, and a federal judge’s ruling involving Comey’s daughter. Plus, PETA wants Philadelphia to turn to birth control to tackle its rat infestation. Ron Paplosky of Paplosky’s Auto Service joins us to discuss the importance of keeping fresh spark plugs under the hood. We also look at a couple who got married in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot before Monday night’s Eagles-Cowboys game, Governor Shapiro signing the school cell phone ban into law, and Catholic leaders distancing themselves from a White House photo featuring President Trump. Listeners weigh in on the Comey story, the upcoming JFK assassination movie, and allegations of corruption at the FBI.

In the second hour, we share an update on the State Department’s travel advisories, discuss how our news consumption shapes our opinions, and examine the situation surrounding Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. We also look at an iconic retailer making a comeback, revisit the controversy over how the White House allegedly misled Catholic leaders, and discuss the latest allegations involving James Comey and the DOJ’s firing of his daughter. We take listener calls on an AI-generated attack ad from the Stacy Garrity campaign, the Jalen Hurts situation, and, to wrap things up, PETA’s proposal to address Philadelphia’s rat problem through birth control.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss General Motors’ major expansion of driverless vehicles and the Supreme Court’s potential consideration of a case involving journalists and confidential sources. We also hear Democratic strategist James Carville’s bold prediction about President Trump, explore a new cancer vaccine study, discuss Governor Shapiro signing a bill that makes hazing a crime, and reveal Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year. Listeners weigh in on driverless vehicles, and we close the hour with breaking news about a 15-year-old arrested in connection with the shooting at Florida A&M.

In the second hour, we look ahead to a new JFK assassination movie arriving this December and congratulate Jack Holcomb on an incredible milestone: 70 years at WEEU!

Throughout the hour, listeners share their thoughts on driverless vehicles, the upcoming JFK movie, the Florida A&M shooting, anonymous sources, and the WNBA’s national anthem policy.

Today on FEEDBACK, Alvernia University Professor of Political History Dr. Tim Blessing joins us in the studio for the first hour to discuss a controversial political ad from Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Listeners call in to share their thoughts on the ad, the history of attack advertising, corruption in the Trump administration, and more.

In the second hour, we cover the latest news surrounding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, revisit the controversy over the Ohio political ad, and examine a dispute between Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and the police commissioner. We also discuss what happens when you ask Google whether it’s okay to prefer a doctor of a different ethnicity, vehicle recalls involving Jaguar, Land Rover, and Ford, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s take on Republican control of the House in the midterms.

Listeners weigh in this hour sharing their perspectives on the Ohio political ad controversy and the Google AI story.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss the Supreme Court’s 7–2 decision blocking the Trump administration from enforcing restrictions on treatment for transgender inmates in prison, an update on Pennsylvania’s proposed bill to ban cell phones in classrooms, and the firing of a Lehigh County borough manager after he reportedly said “Heil Hitler” during a meeting with the mayor. We also look at a Virginia sheriff’s office that reportedly ignored nearly 1,700 ICE immigration detainers between 2023 and 2025, with troubling results.

Listeners weigh in on funding for Pennsylvania’s Meals on Wheels programs, construction on Route 422 West, the WNBA’s failure to enforce its national anthem policy, the proposed school cell phone ban, marijuana use, the economy, gas prices, reckless gun use, and the riots in Paris.

In Hour 2, we revisit the Supreme Court’s ruling on transgender inmate treatment and the proposed classroom cell phone ban. We also discuss former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s views on the Republican Party and return to the story of the Lehigh County borough manager who was fired after reportedly saying “Heil Hitler” to a borough employee and the mayor.

Plus, we cover a story out of Georgia where an entire police force resigned after a mayor allegedly placed a tracking device on the police chief’s vehicle, along with a recall involving pepperoncinis.

Listeners share their thoughts on transgender inmate treatment, cell phones in classrooms, WEEU programming, and the growing use of marijuana among parents.