Feedback with Dan Holzman

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss reports that President Trump is encouraging support for JD Vance in 2028 and ask callers who they want to see as their party’s next presidential nominee. We also cover a new Pennsylvania gubernatorial poll, the nationwide push for a $25 minimum wage and what it could mean for workers and businesses, legal allegations involving the San Francisco 49ers’ owner, the death of the nation’s longest-serving death row prisoner, and Pennsylvania’s first reported measles death in 35 years, plus a sponsor call from Ron Paplosky of Paplosky’s Auto Service & Collision Repair. In hour two, callers weigh in on the minimum wage debate before we discuss the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial and close out the show with more listener perspectives on what a $25 minimum wage could mean.

Today on FEEDBACK, we kick off the week by reminiscing about first day-of-school memories before diving into an ex-NBA player being removed from a WNBA game following a confrontation with a player, reports that the U.S. Navy could name a new aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump rather than a WWII hero, and a former Cleveland Browns tight end potentially returning to college football. We also talk about a bomb threat that disrupted the first day of school in Allentown and rising food prices, including $100 hot dogs that prompted callers to share the most expensive meals they’ve ever purchased. In hour two, callers join the conversation as we continue debating the WNBA incident and whether a new U.S. aircraft carrier should bear President Trump’s name or honor a WWII hero.

Today on FEEDBACK, Alvernia University Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins us to discuss Alaska’s unusual Republican Senate primary, the debate surrounding open primaries, and a look back at the 2024 Biden-Trump debate. Dr. Blessing also shares insights from his recent trip to Washington, D.C., including his visit to the Smithsonian, how colleges approach teaching history, and what could be next for Iran. In hour two, Dr. Angstadt of Angstadt Family Dental joins us for Tooth Talk: The Show Your Teeth Listen To, exploring the power of a great smile, advances in dental technology, overcoming dental fears, and how modern dentistry is helping patients feel more comfortable and confident in their smiles.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss rising Penn State ticket prices, reports surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future in the United States, John Fetterman’s relationship with the Democratic Party, the national debt reaching $40 trillion, State Farm dividend payments, and controversy involving an Idaho coffee shop and a pro-life group. We also cover the unusual recovery of a woman’s wedding band from an NJ Transit train and debate whether the saying “the customer is always right” still holds true. In hour two, Cassie Hovan and Amanda Martin of Perfetto Insurance join us to answer questions about motorcycle, boat, motorhome, homeowners, drone, college student, business, auto, and special-event insurance before looking ahead to Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period and ways to potentially save on supplemental coverage without sacrificing important benefits.

Today on FEEDBACK, we break down a new survey on intimacy among married couples, allegations involving a polling firm that admitted to publishing fake results, a mayor facing COVID relief fraud charges, and the latest developments surrounding the WWII Memorial vandalism case. We also discuss a potential breakthrough in Parkinson’s research, the WNBA acknowledging a security mistake involving a mother and daughter’s T-shirts, and Governor Josh Shapiro’s executive order addressing AI data center development. In hour two, we cover Penn State students accused of operating a cocaine trafficking ring, controversial comments from a New York elected official about theft, developments surrounding Luigi Mangione’s case, and return to the surprising survey finding that 32.5% of married respondents reported having no sexual relations with their spouse in the past year.

Today on FEEDBACK, we debate whether it’s time to stop switching between daylight saving and standard time, react to parents making a major social media announcement about their 7-year-old son’s travel baseball decision, and discuss reports that the British Prime Minister exchanged messages with someone impersonating the White House Chief of Staff. Sponsor Ron Paplosky also calls in to talk about Paplosky Auto Repair. In hour two, we discuss a declassified document concerning former Congressman Eric Swalwell and suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang, a WNBA apology, questions surrounding the fitness of longtime political leaders such as Mitch McConnell and Joe Biden, and return to the debate over proposed daylight saving time legislation.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss the controversy surrounding a mother and daughter who were told to cover their XX-XY shirts at a WNBA game or face ejection, an Australian gun buyback program following an ISIS-inspired Hanukkah terror attack, an Allentown police officer accused of reporting to work intoxicated, and the passing of longtime Lehigh Valley District Attorney Jim Martin. We also talk about Greece’s so-called “Vomit Comet,” former ABC News reporter Terry Moran’s comments about his former network, and return to the WNBA T-shirt debate. In hour two, Yvonne Stroman of the Council on Chemical Abuse, Jorge Acevedo of PA Counseling, and Marlene, a parent who lost a loved one to addiction, join us for an important conversation recognizing Overdose Awareness Month and discussing the impact of addiction on individuals, families, and the community.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick’s relationship, vandalism at the WWII Memorial, unusual new trends in cosmetic surgery, and some fascinating discoveries from the past—including ancient gold bracelets and 2,200-year-old alcohol found sealed inside a tomb in China. We also talk about Disney memorabilia heading to auction and other stories making headlines. In hour two, Alvernia University Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joins us to break down Tuesday’s primary election results, the reliability of political polls, China’s influence on American life, teaching social studies in schools, the University of Michigan’s plan to eliminate traditional letter grades for first-semester students beginning in 2027, and Dr. Blessing's upcoming visit to Washington, D.C., to examine how American history is being presented.

Today on FEEDBACK, we discuss President Trump saying he will not seek a third term, reports about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s future, the role of celebrities in politics, local religious leaders’ criticism of ICE, term limits, and Toyota’s recall of 655,000 Camrys. We also look at a $10 million lawsuit against the New York Yankees after a fan was struck by a flying bat and the risks spectators take when attending professional sporting events. In hour two, the conversation continues with talk surrounding Alberta and the United States, changes within the Democratic Party, and reports that the Department of Homeland Security is considering electric-shock gloves for ICE officers.

Today on FEEDBACK, we cover election results in Wisconsin and Minnesota, the rise in daily marijuana use, Powerball fever as the jackpot climbs to $975 million, COVID-era controversies, and the release of a U.S. Marine after more than four years in a Russian prison. Dan Borell of South Mountain Physical Therapy also joins us to talk shoulder pain. In hour two, City of Reading Managing Director Jack Gombach discusses code enforcement, quality-of-life concerns, deteriorating properties, the U-Visa program, false-alarm fines, and upcoming city events, before Dan Holzman closes out the show with more on rising marijuana use and the massive Powerball jackpot.