Today in History for February 13, 2026

"Let's Talk Heroes" remembering police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice

In this hour Rob discusses Dale Earnhardt Jr's wife marks her territory after Jessica Simpson's attempt to "fish" her husband; Save America Act; AOC in Germany; and Trump & Zeldin roll back climate change rule- saving each American more than $3800

In this hour Rob talks about the top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmier shocks execs with resignation after emails with Epstein surface; a second U.S. aircraft carrier being sent to Middle East; Venezuela & Cuba changes; and CNN host Kaitlan Collins reveals Karoline Leavitt defended her press access in Saudi Arabia. Rob also has "Let's Talk Heroes" remembering police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and Today In History.

In this hour Rob discusses Luzerne County Councilwoman Dawn Simmons story about brother being detained by ICE which she told at a recent council meeting; House renames press gallery after Frederick Douglass bipartisan recognition of black history; Riverside school board member guilty of shoplifting medicine & other items; Wilkes-Barre & Scranton first responders hockey game on Feb 14th at 1pm; and PennDOT license centers to close for Presidents Day holiday.

Rob O'Donnell talks about the Billionaires Tax appearing to send Mark Zuckerberg packing.

Rob O'Donnell's producer Jake Heller talks about the top storylines heading into Sunday's Daytona 500 which included Kyle Busch on the pole, Justin Allgaier racing for Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Brad Keselowski's return after breaking his leg.

Rob O'Donnell encourages his listeners to get colonoscopies done before it's too late and also make sure they have smoke detectors running efficiently in their houses.

After the death of actor James Van Der Beek due to colon cancer at age 48 and losing his father to colon cancer, Rob O'Donnell encourages his listeners to not hesitate getting a colonoscopy done.

Rob O'Donnell talks about a healthcare workforce crisis and fiscal challenges that were the focus of a Scranton hearing.