3:05pm- Reacting to Tuesday night’s Senate debate between Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman, The View’s Sunny Hostin accused Oz of choosing to “bully a stroke victim.” Was Dr. Oz so dominant that he came off as “mean”? Did Fetterman’s campaign hope the narrative would change from political issues to sympathy?
3:25pm- During Tuesday night’s highly anticipated debate between Senate candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and Lt. Governor John Fetterman, Fetterman noticeably struggled with his speech and seemingly had difficulty collecting his thoughts prior to answering questions. Rich speaks with listeners who react to the performances of both candidates.
3:45pm- During Tuesday’s debate, Dr. Mehmet Oz brought up a 2013 incident in which John Fetterman brandished a shotgun and detained an unarmed, innocent black man who was jogging in Braddock, PA. Oz asked, “why not apologize?”
4:05pm- Lt. Governor John Fetterman told moderators he will not release his medical records prior to the November 8thelection—claiming he has been “very open” about his health struggles and that his doctor has declared him “fit to serve.”
4:15pm- While appearing on News Nation with Chris Cuomo, neurologist Dr. Huma Sheikh explained there is no guarantee John Fetterman will see improvements in his speech patterns and ability to speak spontaneously since he is already six months removed from the stroke he suffered.
4:20pm- During the debate, Dr. Mehmet Oz was asked whether he would support Lindsey Graham’s proposed legislation to federally ban abortion after 15-weeks—Oz responded by stating he does not support any legislation that prevents states from making their own decisions on abortion.
4:35pm- Charles McElwee—Editor of Real Clear Pennsylvania—joins the show to recap Tuesday night’s debate between Lt. Governor John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz. McElwee explains that he has heard from many Democrats who will not vote for Oz or leave the Senate portion of their ballot blank due to Fetterman’s poor performance. Is the media responsible for failing to press Fetterman and his campaign harder on health concerns?
4:50pm- Appearing on MSNBC with Stephanie Rule, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter referred to Dr. Mehmet Oz as a "complete fraud" and suggested that Oz’s glorification of state’s rights could be potentially harmful to black people in America.
4:55pm- During the debate, John Fetterman claimed to support fracking in Pennsylvania but could not explain away a 2018 interview where he stated he was against fracking. Fetterman also denied interest in expanding the Supreme Court—however, he conceded he would like to do away with the filibuster.
5:05pm- During the debate, moderators asked Dr. Mehmet Oz if he would support Senator Pat Toomey’s (R-PA) push for gun reform legislation. Oz said there were elements of Toomey’s proposed bill that he likes a lot, including expanded background checks and greater funding for mental health programs.
5:15pm- In his closing statement, Dr. Mehmet Oz explained he is a “living embodiment of the American dream.”
5:20pm- Both John Fetterman and Dr. Oz stated they support an increase in minimum wage—however, while Fetterman would like to see the increase mandated by government, Oz believes raises are achievable by adopting business-friendly policies and by harnessing the power of Pennsylvania’s fracking industry to boost the state’s economic performance.
5:35pm- Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins the show to recap Tuesday night’s Pennsylvania U.S. Senate debate, specifically John Fetterman’s claim that he now supports fracking. In 2018, Fetterman stated “I don’t support fracking at all.” Can he be trusted on this issue? Or is he simply saying what he believes voters want to hear?
5:55pm- When asked about John Fetterman’s rocky debate performance, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre stated that President Joe Biden has been impressed with Fetterman throughout his campaign.
6:05pm- In an opinion editorial featured on Fox News, Dr. Nichole Saphier addressed the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) which showed student math and reading scores have declined sharply since 2019, correlating to the K-12 remote learning adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Saphier explains the prolonged school lockdowns were the result of teacher union politics—and not based on science or medical recommendations.
6:55pm- Who Won Social Media? + Zeoli’s Final Thought