Feedback with Dan Holzman

Today, Bill Saunders asks the questions can TV viewing can lead to Alzheimer's disease, Pennsylvania has not raised its minimum wage since 2009, will 2026 be the year lawmakers agree to finally raise it, and do Pennsylvania Democrats think Washington is influencing local elections? Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on the topics shaping PA today. 

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, interim host Bill Saunders discusses how Americans are changing their grocery shopping habits due to high food prices, how rape crisis centers in Pennsylvania get some much needed funding from the state, and the recent topic of daylight savings time. Bill also asks us how Pennsylvania has an energy advantage over other states, so why are residents in the state paying higher electricity bills. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on the news shaping Berks County today. 

Alvernia University Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing joing Bill Saunders in the first hour to discuss the Iranian War, and whether the U.S. can maintain its long-standing policy of being prepared to fight two wars simultaneously. In our second hour, we are joined by Dr. Eric Angstadt of Angstadt Family Dental to talk about preventing dental emergencies. Listen in for a thiughtfull conversation on the news shaping our community today. 

Today on FEEDBACK, Bill Saunders discusses ICE's decision to not use warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill Counties as detention centers, former Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano's nomination for a diplomatic post advances in the Senate, and forced foreclosures are on the rise nationwide, according to a new analysis. Listen in for a thoughful conversation on the news stories shaping our community today. 

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, Bill Saunders, our interim host, discusses how Reading City Council put a temporary pause on data center proposals in the city, a rogue OpenAI bot escapes a labs and hacks a rival, and how a shocking 105 million Americans aren't working, more than during the Great Recession or Covid 19 pandemic. In our second hour, Bill is joined by attourney Scott Hoh to talk about estate planning. Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on the news that is shaping Berks County today.

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, Bill Saunders discusses pre-registeration for 16 year olds, how Pennsylvania has the lowest percentage of 18-year-old voter registration rates, what's stalling the dyalight savings bill chances in congress this time around, what's become of civility in sports, and a new survey that shows almost half say Supreme Court rulings on Trump's agenda are based on politics. Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on what news is shaping our nation today. 

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, we discuss new research saying up to 5 cups of coffee per day may potentially lower risk of heart disease, Pennsylvania's Department of Health launches a measles dashboard, Reading Government reforms are in jeopardy, and U.S. Senator John Fetterman expresses his thoughts on President Trump's Thursday night address. In our second hour, we are joined by COCA Berks to discuss substance use treatment and recovery options for specialized publics. Listen in on a thoughtful conversation on the headlines shaping the news today. 

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, Bill Saunders is joined by Alvernia Political History Professor Dr. Tim Blessing to break down the latest headlines shaping the nation. They discuss the political future of Senator John Fetterman, President Trump's recent address, tensions with Iran, immigration and ICE enforcement, and other major developments from Washington. Listen in for a thoughtful analysis, historical context, and a closer look at the stories driving today's national conversation. 

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, we discuss Amtrak's agreement to restore passenger rail services between Reading and Philadelphia, the political factors behind rising electric bills in Pennsylvania, and the Trump administration's efforts to recover hundreds of millions in fraudulent unemployment payments. In our second hour, we sit with Perfetto Insurance to discuss insurance coverage, industry insights, and what consumers should know. Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on the issues impacting our community and beyond. 

On today's episode of FEEDBACK, we cover the Pennsylvania House's vote on year-round daylight savings time, a possible Social Security boost for retirees, Reading's proposed crackdown on excessive noise, new crime statistics from Pottstown, and two major developments involving ICE. Listen in for a thoughtful discussion and local perspective on today's top headlines.