Feedback with Toni Reece

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the education secretary Linda McMahon saying colleges and universities have profited massively off the federal subsidy of student loans, President Trump says he has no intention of firing federal chairman Jerome Powell, and a survey by the anti-defamation league shows that 2024 had a record level of antisemitic incidents. Mt. Penn Mayor Ryan Maurer joins to talk about the parking situation. Jay Ostrich and Will Tobin from Berks County Veteran Affairs join to discus their departments mental health program. Lots more right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Governor Shapiro invites laid off federal workers to come work for the state what do swing voters in PA truly think about Governor Shapiro, and wait till you hear why a New Mexico judge had to resign. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Pope Francis dies at the age of 88, this past weekend marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and Democrats face growing calls for generational change. We apologize for the moments off-air. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer is calling for a hate crime probe into the firebombing of Governor Shapiro's home, the suspected Florida State University shooter promoted white supremacist views, and Luigi Mangione is indicted on federal charges. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the motive behind the man who caused the fire at Governor Shapiro's mansion, an independent expert is expected to conduct a review of security measures at the Governor's residence, and we are learning more about the man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvadoran prison. Two members of Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, Lucine and Alex, along with Brad Stevenson with New Castle Law, to discuss tariffs and other topics. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about state lawmakers being concerned about Governor Shapiro's security, social security may be in worse shape than we think, and the United Kingdom's highest court hands down its ruling on trans-women participating in women's sports. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the man suspected of firebombing Governor Shapiro's mansion, El Salvador's president says he cannot return a man who was mistakenly deported to his country, and is President Trump serious when he says 'homegrown' American criminals are next to go to a prison in El Salvador? Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill discusses an arrest made in the alleged arson of Governor Shapiro's residence, SEPTA is proposing massive cuts due to budget woes with the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Service possibly facing the same situation, and a comedian Bill Maher shares his take on his recent visit to the White House. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about PA joins other states in suing the Trump Administration for halting pandemic relief aid for schools, a newly surfaced report sheds light on the source and timeline of the Covid outbreak, and a judge allows a requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government. Dr. Tim Blessings joins for 2 hours for a discussion on a wide range of current events. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

In today's edition of Feedback, Bill talked about President Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs on non-retailing countries not including China, the House passing a Bill aimed at preventing lower-court judges issuing US-wide injunctions, & why the country's lowest-performing students are still performing poorly on national assessment tests.All that and more right here on Feedback!

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the nearly $5 million renovation project is underway to restore the Reading Pagoda, PA has a really low Real ID adoption rate, and Senator John Fetterman took to the New York Times to ask the Trump Administration to make a prescription drug he uses more accessible to Americans. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about a former Reading mayor is released early from federal prison, Montgomery county's district attorney releases a statement regarding Sunday's standoff with police i Pottstown, and the dispute between the White House and Iranian officials on whether their planned nuclear talks will be direct or indirect. Attorney Scott Hoh joins to answer questions. All this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about a standoff with police in Pottstown follows the shooting of an officer, the Republican party is not happy with the latest judicial ruling on mail-in ballots, and people take to the streets across the U.S. to protest the Trump Administration's actions. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about President Trump unveiling 'Liberation Day' tariffs, records show the Shapiro administration stopped tracing why older adults die during abuse, and Palestinians protest against Hamas in Gaza. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill discusses Governor Shapiro joining a multi-state lawsuit to protect public health in PA, the man the media is labeling as a Maryland dad, is saying he was deported due to clerical error, is actually an MS-13 gang leader, and Elon Musk's' DOGE efforts reveal a social security scammer who allegedly ripped off hundreds of thousands of Americans. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the recent shooting in Reading at a local basketball court, a federal court judge weighs in on the controversial issue of putting dates on mail-in ballot envelopes, and the question of why are so many warehouses cropping up in PA? Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

Bill talked about Skyline Drive being safer, Senators Fetterman and McCormick canceling a joint appearance in Pittsburgh, & a new poll shows what Americans think about the President's handling of the economy. All that and more right here on Feedback!

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Mayor Eddie Moran speaking up about Reading City Council and Opportunity House, the growing crisis at youth detention centers, and Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach joins to discuss local issues and answers listeners questions! And much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about a familiar face returning to the Reading School District, Spotlight PA investigation shows lack of oversight regarding PA's medical marijuana program, and a Wall Street Journal analysis reveals that taxpayers have been covering the same Medicaid patients twice for services they received. All of this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about President Trump reversing the tide of voter registrations in PA, George Soros funded group threatens to pull their funding from Democrats for their inaction towards Trump's policies, and how did a reporter get added to the text chain where national security was discussed? Listeners call in and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the special elections held on Tuesday, their results and the impact they will make, Reading City Council turns down Opportunity House's request for money to fund apartments for working adults in need of affordable housing, and President Trump signing an executive order to overhaul U.S. elections. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Governor Shapiro may sue the Trump Administration if education cuts affects students in Pennsylvania, are measles outbreaks the result of the public health district after Covid-19, and the National Transportation Safety Board says the Maryland Transportation Authority failed to do something that may have prevented the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Karen Bailey-Chapman joins to discuss carbon emissions cuts without the need for government EV mandates. All of this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill is joined by Dr. Tim Blessing of Alvernia University to talk about the Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and whether the Trump administration can legally boot him out of the country, the Trump-Putin phone call, and the news on the Department of Education. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill discusses Pottstown Borough Council takes up the issue of locating homeless people on West King Street, Families react to the possible closing of an elementary school in the Kutztown School District, and lawmakers in Harrisburg are considering a legislation that would repeal the death penalty in PA. Perfetto Insurance joins to discuss Medicare. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Governor Shapiro saying one thing about unfreezing federal funds while the White House says another, The New York Times says it has been misled, and President Trump and Putin have a lengthy phone call about the Ukraine War. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Penn State making deep cuts to several programs, President Trump is expected to talk with Russia's President Putin today about ending the war with Ukraine, and a judge questions the Trump administration on whether it ignored an order to turn around deportation flights. Alan Shuman, President and CEO of Shuman Development Group joins to talk about his new project. All this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill discusses the Republican State Lawmakers call on President Trump to axe a new Medicaid program, consumers and businesses send a distress signal as economic fears set in, and the FBI investigates a rise in swatting incidents against conservative media figures. COCA Berks and Caron Treatment Center joins today on a discussion on supporting addiction recovery. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill welcomes Dr. Tim Blessing as the two discuss the latest developments on a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, President Trump's tariff wars and the President's approach to downsizing the federal government. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill discusses Senator Dave McCormick introducing his first bill since taking office, Governor Shapiro wants to revive the whole-home repairs program, and Republicans in the Senate have quite a wish list of tax cuts. PA State Senator Jud Schwank joins Feedback to answer questions listeners have. All of this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about a bill is under construction in Harrisburg to provide help for certain people who are facing medial debt, Ukraine agrees to a ceasefire, but will Russia? Lucine Sihelnik and Jackie Stiles from Greater Reading Chamber Alliance joins to discuss the Berks Women2Women program, and we introduced our new show from 12-3 Jimmy Failla. All this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill is joined by Reading City Council President Donna Reed for a discussion on the council's latest developments. Attorney Scott Hoh of The Resolution Law Group also joins Feedback to talk about estate planning. Listeners call in to ask questions for our special guests and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill discusses the plane crash in Lancaster County, President Trump declining to rule out a recession, and reports showing how the U.S. outspends other countries on healthcare yet ranks low in health outcomes. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the new possible us service to replace the one that Amtrak recently discontinued, the National Transportation Safety Board issued an update on the voice recorder on that Learjet that crashed into a northeast Philly neighborhood, and President Trump is considering shuttering the Department of Education. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Governor Shapiro sent a message out for laid-off federal workers, how much could the president's tariffs on imports are going to cost Pennsylvanians, and the presidents address to Congress Tuesday night provide lawyers with an opening for challenging Elon Musk's DOGE authority in court. Listeners all in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about President Trump delivers his address to a joint session of Congress, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy realizes he has few options left without help from the U.S. and the Social Security Administration says it's identified over $800 million in savings. Dr. Willis Rapp from the Reading Pops Orchestra joins for a conversation about their upcoming event. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Pennsylvania budget hearings are underway in Harrisburg, Governor Shapiro calls for making the recreational use of marijuana legal in PA, and President Trump's tariffs aimed at Mexico and Canada went into affect today. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the demolition work begins today on a building on Penn street in Reading, a case of measles has been confirmed in Montgomery County, and a verbal argument between President Trump, Vice president Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy leaves a mineral rights deal and continued U.S. support for the war-torn county in doubt.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill had on special guest Berks County Commissioner Chairman Christian Leinbach at the 10 o'clock hour, then at 11 o'clock, special guest Dr. Tim Blessing joined Bill to discuss Ukraine, NATO, and DOGE. Listeners call in with questions and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Trump's new gold card they can now sell for $5 million dollars to wealthy foreigners, the Reading bus and train project possibly coming to a halt, and many listeners calling in to discuss taxes. All of this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Penn State University is considering closing down a few commonwealth campuses, how many public airports across the country actually have towers, and treasury secretary Bessent contradicts the Biden Administration's take on the health of the economy. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Republican's hoping to transform the PA Supreme Court this year, scientists find clues on why the Covid vaccine causes chronic health problems in some people, and should people on Medicaid be required to get a job. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Governor Shapiro is one of ten Governors tapped by President Trump to serve on a panel to help federal officials address various issues, Pope Francis is resting on the 10thj day of hospitalization after early signs of kidney problems, and Ukraine's president says he'll resign if it leads to peace or NATO membership for his country. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Reading School District will soon begin a search for a new superintendent, federal funding for the Reading-Philly Rail Project and other infrastructure projects in PA could be in jeopardy, and PA's auditor general is calling for major reforms to cyber charter funding. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Governor Shapiro, LT Governor Davis, and US Senator McCormick attended the Superbowl in New Orleans, scientists revise their calculations on the chances Earth will be hit by an asteroid, and a rift between President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy widens. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the changing of the guard at the U.S. Postal Service, Congress is set to repeal California's EV mandate, and as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration, Mexican cartels are increasing the price of transporting migrants to the U.S. border. All this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Pennsylvania's Independent Fiscal Office revises the state's projected structural budget deficit, France's President Macron takes a U-turn on EU green rules, and there's another airplane accident, the fourth one in the past three weeks. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about Berks County not having a public health department, a new report showing the Federal Government is drowning in red ink as Democrats block spending cuts, and the media is claiming there is no fraud in the government as President Trump's Department of Government begs to differ. COCA Berks, along with others, join Bill to discuss substance use and statistics. All this and more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill Saunders is joined by Dr. Tim Blessing to discuss President Trump's plan for Gaza and the establishment of a proposed faith office. Listeners call in and much more is discussed, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the Berks County Prison board plans to modify their policy regarding detainers it receives from U.S. immigration and customs enforcement officials, the southern boarder is experiencing a reverse flow of illegal migrants, and the U.S. ramps up surveillance of Mexican drug cartels. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.

On todays episode of Feedback, Bill talks about the dozens of people protesting the Trump administrations deportations policies, California is not ready for the forced transition to electric vehicle's, and a wrongfully detained teacher from Pennsylvania is freed after more than three years in a Russian jail. Listeners call in and much more, right here on Feedback.