Feedback with Toni Reece

Let’s talk about the “P” words. Period poverty is the topic today in the first hour of FEEDBACK. Period poverty is real. It’s quiet. It’s hidden. For thousands of girls and women in our own communities, it means missing school, missing work, or making impossible choices between food, rent, and basic hygiene. Meet Suzanne Cody, Co-Founder of Help a Girl Out and learn how one tiny organization is collecting over 80,000 products for girls and women in need. In our second hour of FEEDBACK, we are joined by Dr. Valerie Trollinger, Principal Bassoonist for the Reading Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Trollinger shares not only her journey as a Bassoonist but also how she works in performing arts medicine and works with remediating damaged musicians- people who are injured by playing instruments.

On this edition of FEEDBACK, our first hour we talk about the social, community and economic impact of social doers. We share stories about small business owners, tradespeople, shopkeepers, and problem solvers - the folks who do not wait for permission to care - they just do something. In our second hour we have a conversation with Kara J. Seawell, Manager of External Events and Weddings, Reading Public Museum and Brayden Stone, Wedding Coordinator for the Reading Public Museum. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including a caller asking if the mummy can be included in a wedding to story book weddings in the Planetarium!

Today on FEEDBACK WEEU we talked about the importance of memory keepers and nostalgia. We shared how memories are made and most of the time the memory isn’t about the specific act, but about what that act means. In our second hour we spoke to the Community Advocate, Radarra McLendon who is known in Reading as the “Neighbor Auntie”. Radarra is (outside of her full-time job) filling a need, helping the youth in Reading, one kid, one neighborhood as a time. People doing work that matters.

In this edition of FEEDBACK WEEU our first hour is spent with Bill Van Sant, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Girard, a Univest Wealth Division and Lisa Ashcroft, Vice President and Wealth Trust Advisor of Girard, a Univest Wealth Division. Bill and Lisa share valuable information and experience about how we can manage our finances, set budgets, update our financial documents and so much more. Our second hour is a conversation about Connectors and Community Advocates asking the question “what do you think our community needs?” We have so many people in our community and beyond who see the needs and connect the needs to resources so people can thrive!

On FEEDBACK today with talked about “overcomers”. Big and small ways that we have overcome and learned from the challenges we faced so we can move forward! Toni Reece and Sam Bremekamp shared personal stories of their embarrassing moments, public falls and much more - we even got Sean Tansky to join the fun. In the second hour we are joined by Marc Goldstein, Founder of Blankets of Hope. Marc shares the history of this organization, its mission, the stories and what keeps him motivated. He also talks all things CHILI! Listen to this episode to find out more!

In the first hour of feedback Toni Reece shares her vision for the new FEEDBACK show and shares stories about “doers” in our community. The second hour of FEEDBACK welcomes Ryan Breisch, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Berks County. Ryan shares many important examples of how literacy changes lives and communities. Important conversations!

Beetlejuice Jr. is in the house! Reading Civic Theater’s production of Beetlejuice, Jr. is spotlight today on FEEDBACK WEEU. Logan Allen (Beetlejuice); Daria Orphanos (Lydia) and Samantha Grinage (Director) join Toni Reece to talk about the show, the experience and why community theater is so important! In this episode of FEEDBACK WEEU we talk to Council on Chemical Abuse’s (COCA) Yvonne Strohman (Community Programs Specialist), Cindy Quinter, Executive Director of National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Berks, and Vito Granieri, Office and Program Manager, NAMI, Berks. This is an important conversation focusing on the post-holiday blues and self-care. Discussions regarding signs and symptoms, resources and hope are front and center.

In this episode of FEEDBACK WEEU we talk to Commissioner Christian Leinbach, Chairman of the Berks County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Leinbach give us an update on this short term and long-term goals for 2026 including Succession Planning, Fiscal Responsibility, AI Strategy the County Departments, and ICE in Berks County. Commissioner Leinbach also gives us an introduction into all the events being planned for America 250 PA! In this episode of Tooth Talk with Dr. Eric Angstadt of Angstadt Family Dental on FEEDBACK WEEU, we talk about turning your winter blues into a beautiful smile!

On this episode of Feedback with Toni Reece we are special guest Jose Martinez, Emmy Award Winning News Reporter and Author. He is the anchor for 69 News in both English and Spanish that center around voices and local impact. In 2025, he published his debut book, "Your English is Great, But..." celebrating bilingualism, calling out microaggressions, and uplifts the beauty embracing who you are-accent, culture, and all.

On this episode of Feedback with Toni Reece we learn from two of our integral members of WEEU. First we met with Maggie May Krall, Social Media Manager and Sports Videographer. Maggie shares with our listeners what it is like to wear multiple hats at a local radio station, keeping up with social media trends, filming live sporting events, and handling the station's graphic design too! She does it all. Our second guest Sean Tanski who is currently working the board while Toni gets acclimated to the new role as host of Feedback, but beyond that Sean is an active member of our Sports Team here at WEEU. Sean is a jack of all trades here at WEEU. Plus Toni shares interesting oddities about the history of Berks and more! Did you know that whales were brought into Taverns for entertainment here in the 1800's? Just saying!

On this episode of Feedback with Toni Reece, Producer Sam joins Toni for a rapid fire questions round to help listeners get to know the new dream team better. The second hour guest is Heather Adams, Executive Director of BCTV. Heather shares the 50 Year Anniversary Legacy with our listeners as well as how leading BCTV has impacted her personally! Thank you for listening.

Listen to the brand new Feedback with Toni Reece. Two powerful stories showcased: First up the American Cancer Society wih Victoria Piscitelli, Chair and Linda Capellupo, Accountant of Relay for Life Berks. Victoria and Linda talk about two upcoming events but also share their meaningful stories of inspiration behind the important work that they do. In our Second hour Dr. Tara Simmons owner and founder of All Abilities Fitness Center joins us. Her center works with children, teens, and young adults with diverse needs. Tara shares what keeps her motivated, how joy is her North Star as well as gratitude. Tara gives new meaning to "All Abilities"

On Bill's final epsidoe of Feedback he was joined by Dr. Tim blessing, a Political History Professor from Alvernia University.Bill also had special call-ins from guests and listeners wishing him well in retirement.

On Bill's penultimate episode of Feedback he talked about Reading City Council's new Vice President, a new poll showing how Pennsylvanians view Donald Trump and Josh Shapiro, and another federal agent involved with a shooting incident in Minneapolis. To begin the show Bill talked with Toni Reece who will begin hosting Feedback on January 19th.Bill was also joined by Cassie Hovan and Dennis Mulally of Perfetto Insurance for a discussion on Medicare and investing for retirement.

On today's show Bill talked about Reading's Charter Review Commission considering changes to the city's charter, a Pennsylvania state lawmaker planning to introduce legislation that would ban warrantless civil immigration arrsts in state buildings, and a power grid operator that serves Pennsylvania and 12 other states being pushed to the brink of a supply crisis thanks to AI. All hat and more, including call-ins from listeners.

On today's show, Bill talked about Spring Township issuing a public service announcement about the legal use of electric scooters, a 1.4 million-square-foot data center is proposed for Limerick in Montgomery County, and Governor Shapiro's Harrisburg problem. All that and more, including call-ins from listeners.

On today's show their was a very special station announcement in the 10 o'clock hour. That announcement was that Bill will be retiring from Feedback after this coming Friday's (1/16) show. Bill also discussed President Trump's motorcade having to take an alternate route after a suspicious object was found at Palm Beach Airport, Federal prosecutors opening an investigation into FED Chair Jerome Powell, and the Minnesota ICE operation continues.

Today's show Bill talked about Flu cases surging, Republican candidate is proposing universal healthcare for children, young adults, and expectant mothers, and Minneapolis on edge after an ICE officer fatally shoots a woman.

On today's show Bill discussed the Berks County District Attorney announced a number of homicides that occurred in Berks County in 2025, a Republican House Bill seeks to tighten the screws on the US Immigration system in wake of the fraud investigation in Minnesota, and a Hampton Inn outside Minneapolis is canceling reservations of ICE and other law-enforcement agents.

On today's show Bill discussed whether or not PA's general assembly can put aside differences to find a solution to rising energy prices in the state, auto makers hint at a tough year ahead for auto sales, and President Trump issuing threats against other countries following his strikes on Venezuela.In the 11 o'clock hour, Elizabeth Steele, the VP of Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation joined the show to talk about possible Medicaid fraud in Pennsylvania.

On today's show Bill talked about Venezuela's president set to appear in a US courtroom on Narc-Terrorism charges, the UN security council holding an emergency meeting today over President Trump's actions in Venezuela, and a Wisconsin judge resigns after she was convicted in an immigration obstruction case.

On the inaugural 2026 edition of Feedback Bill talked about the Postal Service's comments on mail-in ballots, how well DOGE did in it's promise to save $1 trillion in cuts in one year, and the mainstream media's take on an independent journalists' reporting on daycare fraud in Minnesota. Beginning in the 10 o'clock hour, Dr. Tim Blessing, a political history professor at Alvernia University joined the show for a two-hour discussion about the top stories of 2025.

On the last show of 2025 Bill talked about the impact Pennsylvania's redesigned provisional ballots had on the election, influencers spreading Christianity online with young people listening, and electricity prices soaring across the country.In the 11 o'clock hour Yvonne Stroman of the Council on Chemical Abuse of Berks County joined the show for a discussion on how to prepare for the holidays in a safe way to reduce the potential for addiction.Happy holidays!

On today's show Bill was joined by Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach in the 10 o'clock hour to talk about the county's budget, the Reading regional airport, and the Schuylkill River passenger rail project. In the 11 o'clock hour Bill was joined by Dr. Tim Blessing, a Political History Professor at Alvernia University, for a discussion on today's national and international political issues.

On today's show, Bill talked about Reading City Council considering amending the budget they just passed, Pennsylvania American Water is planning to build a new treatment plant in Exeter, and the Democrat-controlled State House ends the year by passing a controversial bill.In the 11 o'clock hour, Jessica Walb of Perfetto Insurance joined the show to go over the changes to Medicare that are coming in the new year.

Toni Reece hosted for Bill today. She talked with Kristine Treese, Lucine Sihelnik, and Heather Zimmerman.

On today's show Bill discussed how Pennsylvania residents really feel about AI data centers, why nearly 30 employees have left Chester county's elections office since 2021, and a powerful new drug is creating a withdrawal crisis in Philadelphia and other cities across the country.

On today's episode of Feedback, Bill discuss the State General Assembly ending the year with the lowest number of new laws in at least a decade, the House GOP unveils health plan for vote this week, and a Syrian who killed three US Soldiers was a Member of the Syrian Security Forces, as well as he recent shootings over the weekend.

On today's show Bill discussed Governor Shapiro's comments on Data Centers, a new poll about American's feelings on President Trump's handling of the economy, and thousands of confirmed and suspected terrorists being in the country. Beginning in the 10 o'clock hour, Dr. Tim Blessing, a Political History Professor at Alvernia University joined the show.

On today's show, Bill talked about residents living in Hampden Boulevard being concerned with new parking restrictions, the Reading School District is considering renovations and/or replacing the Riverside Elementary school building, and independent voters in Pennsylvania file a lawsuit to end the state's closed primaries.

On today's show Bill talked about Reading Mayor Eddie Moran's statement on City Council's budget proposal, the State Senate issues more subpoenas to seek more information on how much taxpayer money was used to enhance security at Governor Shapiro's home in Montgomery county, and Trump's travel to Mount Pocono. Plus plenty of phone calls. In the 10 o'clock hour State Senator Judy Schwank joined the program to take questions from listeners.

On the Tuesday edition of Feedback Bill discussed Reading City Council approving a budget for 2026 which doesn't have as big of a tax hike that Mayor Moran was expecting, Pennsylvania restricting weight-loss drugs for Medicaid patients beginning January 1st, and drugmakers are making medications more affordable.In the 10 o'clock hour Reading City Council President Donna Reed joined the show to talk about the city's new budget.

On the Monday edition of Feedback, Bill talked about Pennsylvania's American Water rate hike request coming under scrutiny, more details about the cost of Governor Shapiro's private residence in Montgomery county are revealed, and President Trump's planned visit to Pennsylvania on Tuesday December, 9th.

On today's show Bill talked about a report shows rising deaths in Pennsylvania hospitals from sepsis and other conditions, an audit shows the Obamacare premium tax credit is teeming with fraud, and a poll out shows President Trump's own voters are beginning to blame him for the country's affordability crisis. In the 10 o'clock hour Dr. Tim Blessing, a Political History Professor at Alvernia University joined the show for a discussion on the attacks on alleged drug trafficking boats, sending National Guardsmen to American cities and more.

On today's show Bill discussed Reading's mayor having a dire message for residents regarding a proposed tax hike, the State Department of Environmental Protection will hold a meeting to discuss groundwater contamination at a Berks County Landfill, and President Trump eyes the Twin Cities for ramped-up immigration enforcement.

On today's show Bill discussed lawmakers benefitting financially during the 136-day budget impasse in Pennsylvania, President Trump's MRI procedure results, whether or not second strikes on suspected drug trafficker boats are considered a war crime. Plus, plenty of phone calls from listeners.

On today's show Bill talked about Pennsylvania losing hundreds of pharmacies despite a State law intended to help them, whether or not a vacant lot is better than a decrepit building, and the arrest of another Afghan national in the United States.

On the Black Friday edition of Feedback Bill discussed a shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC, President Trump vowing to permanently pause migration from third world countries, and the Journal of the American Medical Association reports interesting findings on marijuana's medical benefit claims. That and more, including wat happened on this day in history.

On the penultimate episode before Thanksgiving Bill talked about a social media sensation around Thanksgiving, an alternative to eating turkey this holiday season, and why does Thanksgiving fall on the fourth Thursday of November, and much more.

On today's show Bill talked about special funds helping Berks County avoid a property tax increase for next year, some PA farm show exhibitors weigh pulling out, and why AI Data Centers so controversial in the Philly suburbs.

On today's show Bill talked about a GOP-led State Committee going forward to subpoena the Shapiro Administration for alleged upgrades to the Governor's personal home in Montgomery county, the power transmission network that serves our area weighing proposals to manage the impact of data centers have on electricity affordability and reliability, and President Trump renews his call to jail Democrats including Chrissy Houlahan for a video posted online calling on service members to disobey illegal orders from the Administration.In the 11 o'clock hour members of COCA Berks joined the show for a discussion on Holiday stress and how it can trigger desires to cope with alcohol and other substances.

On today's show Bill discussed a Congresswoman from Florida is indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in disaster funds, the BBC is in another controversy, and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to meet with President Trump at the White House on Friday.

On today's show Bill talked about a Progressive Pennsylvania group saying it will challenge John Fetterman in the Primary, what caused an hours-long global internet outage, and Democrats say affordability will be their winning message in next year's midterms.

On today's show Bill discussed Tower Health coming under pressure for cuts and layoffs at Pottstown Hospital, A Republican Senator who is also a Doctor proposes a plan to replace Obamacare with lower-cost health plans, and the Postmaster General outlines what the postal service needs to fix its financial problems.Bill was also joined by Jay Ostrich, Director of Berks County's Veterans Affairs Department and Deputy Director Will Tobin to talk about their testimony before a State House panel yesterday to gain support for an effective method for helping veterans who suffer from PTSD.

On today's show Bill talked about Jay Ostrich and Will Tobin of the Berks County Veterans Affairs Department testifying before the State Legislature, Senator John Fetterman's recovery after a suffering a serious fall, and a new Gallup poll shows shocking results about what many young women think of the United States.

On today's show, Dr. Tim Blessing, a Political History Professor at Alvernia University joined the show from the 10 o'clock hour onward. Bill and Blessing had a two-hour discussion on the latest national and international events.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the Pennsylvania's budget stalement finally coming to an end after 135 days, the Federal Government shutdown is over after a record 43-day disruption, and Pennsylvania US Senator John Fetterman's maverick mantra of 'Country over Party' increasingly frustrates fellow Democrats. All of this and more, right here on Feedback.

On today's show, host Bill Saunders talks about the Pennsylvania state budget, the funding crisis for emergency management services in some Berks County municipalities and Pennsylvania coming in at 44th in the latest state rankings. All that and more on "Feedback."