Full Hour | In today’s second hour, Dom kicks off the hour by discussing the passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, the Russian leader who helped usher in the end of the Soviet Union.  Then, Giordano offers up a local topic, telling that he’s ashamed of Philadelphia for not being able to retrofit schools with air conditioning until after 2027. Then, Giordano reveals that even Catholic Schools have been delayed to some degree by Governmental bureaucrats in the Pennsylvania Department of Education, with schools informed that books ordered on time will be arriving weeks late for the school year. Giordano takes issue with Republicans who have spoken out against the Governor, asking why it’s taken an NBC10 story for this to come out, arguing that this is a huge story and misstep by the Governor.

Then, Dom welcomes David P. Hardy, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation and former CEO and Co-Founder of the Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia charter school. First, Giordano asks for Hardy’s opinion on the governmental issue discussed last segment in which the Department of Education has gaffed and delayed the delivery of text books to private schools. Then, Giordano asks Hardy to offer his opinion on the Philadelphia School Districts recent actions, including the lack of air condition which has caused students to be sent home early during the current heat wave, and the teacher’s unions that require strict edicts from public schools. Giordano asks for Hardy’s expertise in how we can better educate the public, with Hardy stressing the importance of school choice and charter schools.

After that, Eagles broadcasting and sports writing legend Ray Didinger stops into the studio to offer a preview of the upcoming Eagles season. First, Ray offers an update on his life since retiring from the microphone, telling that he’s still been going strong working on his play Tommy and Me, and incredibly excited about the upcoming season. Then, Ray offers his biggest Eagles additions from the offseason, telling why he believes AJ Brown will become an instrumental part of the Philadelphia offense. Also, Didinger offers his opinion on a rebuilt defense that he hopes will shine throughout the entire season. Then, Ray tells of an upcoming Speaker Series event he’s doing with former co-host Glen Macnow, and reviews what’s to come with his great play Tommy and Me. (Photo by Getty Images)