Philadelphia on Record Pace for Homicides
Today, Dom Giordano led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing the pitiful recruiting numbers by the Philadelphia Police Department, noting that only 14 recruits have made their way through the system. Then, Giordano reveals the horrific news centered on homicides here in Krasnerland, the name he’s given the dangerous Philadelphia under the reign of DA Larry Krasner, noting that with their close to 100 homicides, Philadelphia has surpassed Chicago for the most murders this year. Then, Giordano reveals the results of a poll that asks participants to put themselves in the shoes of Ukrainians, asking whether they would take up arms to defend their country.
McSwain Comments on Police Shooting of 12-Year-Old and Trump Feud with Barr
Then, Bill McSwain, former United States Attorney now running for Governor of Pennsylvania, returns to the Dom Giordano Program to discuss multiple issues playing out both locally and internationally. First, McSwain and Giordano discuss the record-setting homicide numbers in Philadelphia, as the city surpasses Chicago for the most murders nationwide.
Then, Giordano and McSwain offer their opinion on the police-involved shooting of a 12-year-old, after the child and his friend opened fire on an unmarked police car. In addition, Giordano and McSwain switch to national issues, with Giordano asking McSwain for a response after former President Donald Trump drew his name into a feud with former Attorney General William Barr.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Returns From Ukrainian Border
In today’s second hour, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick rejoins Dom Giordano to discuss his trip to the Ukrainian border in Poland. First, Giordano asks Fitzpatrick for his thoughts on the newest news out of Washington, after Biden in a press conference today announced further sanctions on Russian exports of oil. Fitzpatrick tells what he would like to see from the Biden administration, and offers how he feels this makes us look on an international stage, particularly through a Chinese lens. Then, Giordano asks Fitzpatrick what it is that President Zelensky and the Ukrainians need that the administration continues to refuse, and explains why he is still in favor of a no-fly-zone.
Conor Corcoran, Attorney for 12-Year-Old Thomas Siderio’s Family, on Police-Involved Shooting
Then, J. Conor Corcoran, attorney representing the family of slain 12-year-old Thomas Siderio, joins the Dom Giordano Program to offer a different angle on the horrific news of the police-involved shooting. First, Giordano asks Corcoran for his overall thoughts, with Corcoran explaining that this is a continued example of the prevailing violence perpetrated by the Philadelphia Police Department. Giordano asks Corcoran about the initial shooting, with Corcoran explaining the evidence underneath the victim’s fingernails pointing toward him not firing the gun. Corcoran does surrender that the officers were indeed shot at, taking the officers at their word, but contends that Siderio did not fire the shot. Then, Corcoran reveals information about the family, arguing that his father’s history should not dictate how we grade the situation.
Heritage Foundation’s Katie Tubb on Importance of Energy Independence
To lead off today’s final hour, Katie Tubb, senior policy analyst for energy and environmental issues at the Heritage Foundation, joins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the Biden administration’s economic response to Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. Today in a press conference, Biden announced further sanctions on Russia’s export of oil, noting the damage that this will have on Americans. Giordano and Tubb discuss the reality that the administration continues to ignore, being the ability to ramp up domestic production of oil. In addition, Tubb tells us how ramping up production would affect gas prices, and stresses the importance of energy independence in dealing with foreign affairs moving forward.
Fox29’s Steve Keeley Reports on Philadelphia PD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Press Conference
Then, Fox29 ace reporter Steve Keeley checks back into the Dom Giordano Program, this time to discuss a news conference held this afternoon by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw announcing the partial results of an internal investigation into the police-involved shooting of 12-year-old Thomas Siderio. First, Keeley reveals intricate details of the situation, telling that the Commissioner revealed that police officers did indeed identify themselves, flipping on their lights, and prior to shots being fired. Also, Keeley tells about the evidence presented by the commissioner regarding gun powder residue, and reveals that the department has determined that Siderio did indeed fire the initial shot.