Feedback with Dan Holzman

Today on FEEDBACK, we examine a California proposition focused on voter ID, new revelations about the OceanGate submersible, and the Department of Justice issuing subpoenas to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. We also discuss the WNBA’s response to Congress regarding Eves Kanter Freedom and Royce White, and the debate over gender and eligibility in women’s sports. Kim Gilbert joins us from South Mountain Physical Therapy to discuss knee injuries. Listeners weigh in on banning cell phones in classrooms and the latest developments surrounding the OceanGate submersible, and we wrap up the hour with Frito-Lay’s announcement of a new Doritos flavor.

In Hour 2, We discuss U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin and California voters’ views on voter ID laws. Listeners share their thoughts on voter ID, Putin, Rep. Ilhan Omar, vaccinations, and measles cases in Pennsylvania. We also examine the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of a Trump administration request before wrapping up with news that the Social Security Administration is correcting nearly 50 million records.

Today on FEEDBACK, we cover the latest developments in the riots in France, the Pennsylvania State House passing a bill that would ban cell phones in public and private schools across the Commonwealth, and the controversy surrounding two WNBA teams that did not take the court for the National Anthem. We also share a reminder about road work on Route 422 West and discuss the potential dangers of ultra-processed foods.

Ron Paplosky of Paplosky’s Auto and Collision Repair joins us to explain the risks of leaving your vehicle idle for several weeks at a time.

Listeners weigh in on the unrest in France before we wrap up the hour with more on the ongoing dispute between the Chicago Cubs and a Wrigley Field-area apartment building owner.

In Hour 2, we discuss President Trump’s proposal to rename a U.S. state and revisit the proposed Pennsylvania school cell phone ban. We also return to the Cubs’ ongoing feud with the apartment building owner and the controversy involving the two WNBA teams and the National Anthem.

Listeners share their thoughts on the WNBA controversy, the Wrigley Field dispute, and the proposed school cell phone ban. We close the hour with an update on the story of a Kansas man who allegedly posted online about his desire to assassinate President Trump.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss the riots in France, the WNBA Finals, where both teams were absent during the National Anthem, an update on the Amelia Earhart expedition team, and news surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his season.

A listener shares their thoughts on the WEEU Feedback family, and we discuss KFC’s longstanding relationship with Pepsi. We also cover a New York Times story in which a man claims his brother may have helped O.J. Simpson cover up the alleged murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

We wrap up the hour with callers weighing in on WEEU’s original “Night Mayor,” the situation in France, and President Trump’s promise to give Americans $5,000.

In Hour 2, we welcome Yvonne Stroman and Zoe Stankiewicz from COCA Berks to discuss the importance of Red Ribbon Week. They explain why “Just Say No” is no longer enough when addressing drug use, the vital role parents play in prevention, and how communities can work together to make a difference.

Today on FEEDBACK, Alvernia University Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins us to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, the history of the Soviet Union, and more. We also open the phone lines to hear from listeners about the midterms, President Trump, and other current topics.

In Hour Two, Dr. Eric Angstadt of Angstadt Family Dental joins us to explore what makes for a positive dental office experience. We discuss how his practice helps patients manage dental anxiety, provides clear answers, and maintains financial transparency. Dr. Angstadt also shares his top 10 things every dental patient wants and deserves, while answering listener questions throughout the hour.

Today on FEEDBACK, a capital punishment expert explains why Christa Pike may ultimately be spared the death penalty following last month’s botched execution in Tennessee. We also examine a controversial airline incident in which a flight attendant refused to help a pregnant passenger lift a heavy carry-on bag into an overhead bin. After hearing about a hairstylist who repeatedly cursed while cutting a customer’s hair, Dan asks: Whatever happened to common decency in public? Listeners weigh in on Pennsylvania’s removal of skill games, the carry-on baggage controversy, dress codes, public decorum, and the announced Social Security increase for 2027. We also discuss President Trump’s decision not to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, hear from a listener who sides with the flight attendant in the baggage dispute, and examine the firing of an Oregon high school football coach who ordered an onside kick while his team led 56–0 in the first half.

In the second hour, we revisit these controversies and open the phones to hear listeners’ thoughts on the decision not to livestream Hasan’s execution, whether the Oregon coach deserved to be fired, and the growing acceptance of public profanity. Dan shares his haircut story again and asks when cursing in public became socially acceptable. Plus, singer Harry Styles urges fans to consider the case of an undocumented immigrant with a lengthy criminal record who was shot by ICE agents last week. And PennDOT spokesman Sean Brown joins us to discuss two separate projects planned for Route 422.

Today on FEEDBACK, we bring you an update on Pope Leo XIV’s health following Tuesday’s surgery to remove part of his right lung. We also report on the walkout of roughly a dozen members of a Washington state girls’ cross-country team over competing against a male athlete who competed as a boy just weeks earlier.

An expedition team has arrived on a remote Pacific island to search for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane, while New York City appears poised to end its iconic horse-drawn carriage industry. A caller reminds us of a more recent aviation mystery: the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 nearly 12 years ago. Plus, a new study suggests that two tablespoons of tomato paste a day may help sharpen brain function.

On the political front, Senate Republicans are reportedly expressing private concerns that their House majority is all but lost. Dan shares his new favorite announcer, WWE’s Michael Cole, who says he’ll never offer political commentary because fans don’t want it. We also examine reports that President Trump may override Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s decision regarding a livestreamed execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. We wrap up the hour with callers weighing in on the upcoming midterm elections and Pennsylvania’s elimination of so-called skill games.

In the second hour, we welcome Lisa Ashcroft and Tom Miller of Girard to break down the markets, including what’s working in 2026 and what isn’t. We explore the impact of AI-related industries on the market, particularly the S&P 500, examine this year’s winners and losers, discuss investors’ bucket lists before year’s end, and reflect on the lessons the market has taught us so far.

Today on FEEDBACK, We provide an update to Monday morning's raid of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C. home, along with a reported dispute between Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and a family member over his alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. A woman who says she was poisoned by a coworker releases video that allegedly captures the incident. We wrap up the hour by following up with a caller about the elimination of skill games across Pennsylvania and hearing from another listener about his fall foliage experience in the Poconos.

In the second hour, local attorney Scott Hoh joins us to discuss estate planning and answer listeners’ questions about savings accounts, home deeds, Pennsylvania inheritance tax, drafting a will, real estate documentation, and making changes to an existing will.

Today on FEEDBACK, We discuss the DHS raid on the home of Michigan Representative Ilhan Omar, as well as the possibility of President Trump telling the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, "You're Fired." A member of the Manson Family is once again up for parole, 57 years after taking part in multiple Calfornia murders, and a caller weighs in on these stories, as well as the latest developments in volving Kimberly Guillfoyle.

In our second hour, Reading City Manager Jack Gombach joins the show to discuss the new city budget and answer listeners’ questions about neighborhood concerns. We also explore the city’s data center policy and the possibility of constructing a skybridge connecting the DoubleTree Hotel and Santander Arena. A caller asks about the condition of Bernhart’s Dam. To wrap up the hour, we discuss Mayor Eddie Moran’s delegation to Harrisburg, what it accomplished, and upcoming events in the city.

Today on FEEDBACK, Alvernia University Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins us to discuss the controversial “Monster Study,” its history and ethical implications, along with questions from listeners about Hitler’s practices, FCC licensing requirements, the Maine Senate race, and political figures Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marco Rubio. We also discuss President Trump’s warning to Iran regarding potential interference in U.S. midterm elections. In hour two, we cover the latest developments surrounding the execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, controversy over an anti-regime protester’s arrest in Iran, a Connecticut prison guard fired over her hairstyle, and New York City’s response to an ICE-related shooting. Callers also weigh in on capital punishment, the use of firing squads, and the ethics of executions, while we wrap up with a discussion about a proposal to connect the Santander Center to a nearby hotel in Reading.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss the FBI’s announcement that it prevented a potential terrorist attack at the Mall of America, demonstrations marking the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, and highlights from the debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity. We also cover the latest developments involving death row inmate Christa Pike, the resignation of two Philadelphia prosecutors, and a Texas case drawing comparisons to the Lindsay Clancy trial. In hour two, we discuss the latest developments in the killing of a 22-year-old man in Upper Pottsgrove Township, controversy surrounding ICE activity in New Jersey, the University of Nebraska’s costly stadium renovations, and the future of Mama Celeste frozen pizza. Callers also weigh in on the Shapiro-Garrity debate, artificial intelligence, health care, and more, while we revisit the Thomas Jefferson paternity controversy and look at McDonald’s latest Monopoly promotion.