Feedback with Dan Holzman

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss Senator Dave McCormick coming to the defense of Senator John Fetterman, a request from Lindsay Clancy’s attorney for a presidential pardon, performers dropping out of a Portuguese comedy festival headlined by Jerry Seinfeld, and former President Joe Biden’s latest health update. Cody Hart, co-owner of South Mountain Physical Therapy, also joins us to discuss elbow pain, while we cover a costly scam targeting a Lebanon County woman, what could be next in the Lindsay Clancy case, an Egyptian media personality facing a death sentence following a drug trafficking conviction, and research into a lung-disease drug that could have implications for biological aging. In hour two, City of Reading Managing Director Jack Gombach and Assistant Police Chief Aaron Demko join us to discuss the city’s enforcement efforts surrounding after-hours clubs, quality-of-life concerns, and the city’s upcoming September 11 remembrance ceremonies.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss criticism Senator John Fetterman is facing from members of his own party, reports of a Trump administration proposal involving payments for some stay-at-home parents, fallout from a controversial Good Good Golf and Callaway advertisement, and the upcoming debate between Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Ron Paplosky of Paplosky’s Auto Service & Collision Repair also joins us with gas-saving tips, while callers weigh in on political parties turning against their own members and share what they’re passionate about. In hour two, local attorney Scot Hoh joins us in studio to discuss his upcoming seminars, nearly three decades of experience in estate planning, and the newly rewritten edition of his book, while answering listener questions about estate distribution, shared family homes, planning for those without heirs, property deeds, and more.

Today on FEEDBACK, Alvernia University Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins us to discuss reports of the U.S. military using lasers to shoot down drones along the U.S.-Mexico border, House Democrats joining Republicans on measures involving college boycotts of Israel and denouncing socialism, and the growing divide within Congress. Dr. Blessing also takes listener questions on the Russia-Ukraine war, misleading political advertising, and more. In hour two, Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach provides an update on the complicated courthouse renovation project, reflects on America250 celebrations, previews the Taste of Hamburg-er Festival and upcoming 9/11 ceremonies, discusses Reading Regional Airport’s latest recognition, takes a listener question on illegal immigration, and invites the community to his September 16 town hall at the Mifflin Community Library.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss the disturbing social media reaction following the murder of a Bank of America executive in Times Square, a Maine judge’s ruling in a dispute over taking a child to church, and a grocery chain doing away with its 10-item express lane limit—which leads to callers sharing the everyday annoyances that drive them crazy. We also cover the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial, new research suggesting the shingles vaccine could reduce dementia risk, and a California court ruling involving transgender participation in high school sports. In hour two, the pet peeves continue as callers weigh in on shopping cart etiquette, tipping, tailgaters, bad drivers, scooters and e-bikes in Reading, and more, alongside a discussion about new archaeological findings at the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial and a larger conversation about anger, road rage, and troubling behavior in society.

Today on FEEDBACK, we ask whether integrity still exists on Capitol Hill as Republicans and Democrats face accusations of hypocrisy over allegations involving candidates and elected officials from their own parties. We also discuss Colin Kaepernick’s NFL boycott, Smucker’s trademark lawsuit against Trader Joe’s, charges filed against a Montgomery County police officer in the death of a 22-year-old, the newly announced Dancing with the Stars cast, an unusual Clinton Foundation job posting, a new service for travelers at Lehigh Valley International Airport, and a bizarre dating trend centered around bad hygiene. In hour two, we provide an update on the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial, discuss the vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home, a new Brazil travel warning, potential health concerns surrounding a popular artificial sweetener, and share some thoughts following Labor Day.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss President Trump’s latest comments on Iran, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s actions surrounding educator pay raises, and the continuing jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial. We also cover an unusual DoorDash delivery in Texas, new research examining how reduced sugar consumption early in life could affect future health, and hear from callers on everything from the insanity defense to a heroic school principal in Nepal. In hour two, we turn to major fraud cases involving a Georgia mail carrier and an Atlanta woman accused of defrauding Amazon, hear a caller share the history of Reading’s Pagoda, continue the conversation surrounding the Clancy trial, and wrap up with legendary Eagles announcer Merrill Reese previewing the upcoming football season.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran alongside President Trump’s reported interest in renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” prompting a larger conversation about how the Great Lakes got their names and whether landmarks should be renamed. We also talk about the decline in U.S. fentanyl-related deaths and debate who deserves credit, reports surrounding CBS’s guidance on referring to the 9/11 attacks, the health risks associated with sugary drinks, and the upcoming reopening of Reading’s Pagoda. In hour two, callers join the conversation to weigh in on President Trump’s record, the Lake Ontario debate, falling fentanyl deaths, the White House ballroom controversy, and whether political correctness has gone too far when discussing major moments in American history.

Today on FEEDBACK, Alvernia University Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins us to discuss the developing legal battle surrounding the White House ballroom, new polling in the Texas Senate race, and who could potentially challenge John Fetterman in a 2028 primary. Callers also join the conversation with questions about the use of American Indian names and imagery in sports and the political divide surrounding President Trump and the ballroom controversy. In hour two, Lisa Ashcroft and Jim Jacobson of Girard discuss today’s interest-rate environment, how we got here, what changing rates can mean for investors, the renewed appeal of bonds, and how retirees can stay focused on long-term financial goals rather than short-term market forecasts or trying to predict the Federal Reserve’s next move.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s controversial comments about the White House ballroom, backlash surrounding a Good Good Golf and Callaway advertisement, the rising costs parents are paying to help their daughters join sororities, and Columbia House ending new orders. We also take a trip down memory lane with the growing popularity of retro Pizza Huts and ask callers what places, products, and experiences they miss most from years past. In hour two, listeners continue the nostalgia conversation with everything from drive-in movie theaters to penny candy stores before we discuss whether Krasner could challenge John Fetterman in 2028, a woman who reportedly wants to marry convicted murderer Chris Watts, and local questions surrounding the Route 724 bridge and Route 422 construction projects.

Today on FEEDBACK, we reflect on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton and ask whether another entertainer could be as universally beloved, while also discussing Usha Vance’s response to comments from a Michigan Senate candidate, the return of Washington Redskins merchandise, a Missouri grandmother facing permitting issues for providing free community breakfasts, and updates surrounding the San Francisco 49ers owner’s legal case. Aase Peterson of South Mountain Physical Therapy also joins us to discuss urinary incontinence, before we turn to the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial and its connection to comments involving Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In hour two, we cover an alleged assault involving golfers over pace of play, college conferences taking a stand on professional football players attempting to return to college athletics, and the fatal police shooting of an unarmed 22-year-old college student in Upper Pottsgrove.