The John Steigerwald Show

Will the New Guy Tear It Up?              

Today:    Will whoever the new House Speaker turns out to be, follow former speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lead and tear up Joe Biden’s State of the Union address?  The drama on Capitol Hill continues.  Then, Heritage Foundation’s Emma Waters, with the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family talks about the President and FDA’s move to turn local pharmacies into “abortion clinics”.  Later, still no word on the cause of Damar Hamlin’s heart attack.  One doctor thinks it has nothing to do with the tackle.

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What’s the Over/Under On the Speaker of the House Votes?              

Today:    A sure bet is not what it’s been for Kevin McCarthy to become speaker of the House.  John wagers on the current state of the vote.  Up first, Salena Zito, columnist with the Washington Examiner and Post-Gazette, discusses the upending of the PA Democrats as the State House speaker flips to Independent.  Later, Shawn Fleetwood writing for The Federalist says it’s not wrong to ask questions about COVID jabs following Damar Hamlin’s collapse.

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How Many Football Games Have You Seen?              

Today:    I’ve seen thousands and none of them involved a player collapsing from a heart attack following a hit.  Damar Hamlin should be ok and parents shouldn’t fear.  Then, Andrew Andrzejewski, founder of OpentheBooks.com shows what the Southwest debacle reveals about government bailouts.  Later, H. Sterling Burnett with the Heartland Institute talks about the hottest climate change stories in the media.

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It Was 50 Years Ago Tomorrow Night…                          

Today:  Tomorrow night marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Roberto Clemente.  Today’s program is an encore presentation of an interview conducted in 2018 with writer Luis Mayoral, a friend of Roberto's as he talks about Clemente: the man, the player, and the legacy the Great One left on his sport and the city of Pittsburgh.

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When You Get Busted…Get Out            

Today:  George Santos, the GOP representative-elect for New York’s 3rd congressional district admits he lied…about pretty much everything. If you lied to get in, you should probably just get out.  Then, media critic Jeff McCall from DePauw University recaps the media highlights of 2022 and what to expect in 2023.  Later, the “Phone Lady” Mary Jane Copps helps Gen Z and millennials get over their fear of talking on the phone.

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Frank Church Was Onto Something…              

Today:  In 1975 the concern was about the FBI, CIA, and NSA spying on American citizens.  Is history repeating itself with Twitter, Google, Facebook, and YouTube?  First up, John goes back for one of the shows greatest hits from this year with a guy who made a good case for Michelle Obama being the Democrat nominee for President in 2024.  Later, Ron Carter, President and Executive Director of the Strand Theatre in Zelienople announces an exclusive showing of the movie “MVP” this weekend.

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Happy Kwanza              

Today:  The annual celebration was a big deal for Vice President Harris growing up.  As she and her husband share their well-wishes for the holiday, John recounts the history of its founder.  First up, PA District 44 Representative Valerie Gaydos explains why PA politics are heated now and poised to become utter chaos in the near future.  Later, E.J. Antoni with the Center for Data Analysis at the Heritage Foundation talks about the new Omnibus Bill that passed with the support of 29 GOP members.

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You Still Shouldn’t Vote For Her               

Today:  On Monday you heard why Rachel Heisler shouldn’t get your vote for Pittsburgh City Controller.  Today she wins the shows weekly prestigious award for her Donuts and Drag fundraiser.  Then Dr. Cyril Wecht says he’s not impressed with some of the documents being released from the US National Archives on John F. Kennedy’s assassination.  Later, Christian Toto of HollywoodinToto.com discusses AOC’s tanking climate change documentary plus a recap of movies from 2022. Finally, next week marks the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. We’ll relive part of that story with a little help from Myron Cope.

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It Was Only a Matter of Time              

Today:   Wokeness has come to figure skating, courtesy of Skate Canada, which is now extending it’s Skating for Everyone Initiative by updating the term “team” to…wait for it…”two skaters”.  It’s gender equality on ice in today’s open.  Then, Jake Denton, research associate with the Heritage Foundation’s Tech Policy Center, examines the move to outlaw TikTok in the US.  Finally, Larry Klayman with Freedom Watch talks about his class action lawsuit on behalf of Jan6 suspects being held without bail.

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Don’t Vote for Rachael Heisler                  

Today:   You’ve likely never heard of her but she’s running for Pittsburgh City Controller, the office that ensures the city doesn’t waste taxpayer dollars.  Wait till you hear who’s supporting her.  Then, media critic Jeff McCall, communications professor at DePauw University reacts to recent allegations of Twitter and the media colluding with Hunter Biden to thwart Republican plans to investigate him.  Later, Christine Flowers, columnist with the Delco Times, reveals what a judge told Philadelphia it could do with its Columbus statue.

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