Rob O'Donnell opens his show giving his thoughts about the takeover of the National Guard being deployed to Washington, D.C.

Today in History from Monday, August 11, 2025

Let's Talk Heroes- remembering Pennsylvania police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day

In this hour Rob discusses new Medicaid federal work requirements mean less leeway for states; John Deere pledges to pour $20B into US operations to continue building & investing in America; Andrew Cuomo proposes "Zohran's Law" after privileged Mamdani clings to rent stabilized apartment; and scientist challenges world leaders over mystery comet he fears could be alien probe, but time is running out

In this hour Rob talks about a little know synthetic opioid is up to 43 times more deadly than fentanyl, resistant to Narcan, & killing young Americans; Kristi Noem says South Park was petty for making fun of her appearance; and big tech workers top donations to Mamdani campaign, headache for companies. Rob also has "Let's Talk Heroes" remembering police officers in Pennsylvania who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day. Rob takes a look at "Today in History".

In this hour Rob discusses Washington, DC - the National Guard to be deployed to help police; data centers & electric bills rising & electricity use; US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant explosion in Pennsylvania; one state trooper was released on Saturday, one remains hospitalized after Thursday's shooting; NEPA higher education institutions raise tuition for upcoming school year; and Luzerne County considering debt restructuring to save money without extending the repayment schedule & mostly Luzerne County council members, controller do not support new proposed home rule charter.

Rob O'Donnell is relieved that both PA state troopers who were shot earlier today in Susquehanna County will survive.

Rob O'Donnell encourages his listeners to find a good balance in life when it comes to work and their personal lives.

Former NYPD homicide detective Rob O'Donnell gives his emotional thoughts on three World Trade Center victims being identified one month before the 24th anniversary of the attacks.

Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak tells Rob O'Donnell about visiting the two State Troopers who were shot earlier today in Susquehanna County and also gives an update on the reassessment appeals.