Bill McSwain Responds To Kenney’s New Approach To Heightened Philadelphia Crime
Today, Dom Giordano lead off the Dom Giordano program by first previewing tonight’s special centered around his nominees for Local Person of the Year, then quickly shifts into a conversation about the high crime in and around Philadelphia. First, Dom reveals developing details around the murder of another Temple student, a topic that took over much of yesterday’s show, telling that the alleged perpetrator has turned himself in.
Giordano plays back clips from Mayor Kenney, who blamed the rising violence after the shooting of an off-duty officer on gun shows such as the monthly event over in Oaks, PA.
Then, Bill McSwain, former United States attorney and Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate, rejoins the Dom Giordano Program for a wide-ranging conversation covering multiple topics. First, Giordano asks McSwain for his thoughts on Mayor Kenney’s new angle in pushing back against the rampant crime, blaming gun shows and asking for federal help in controlling guns, rather than looking within at the policies enacted by his administration.
McSwain takes us inside what it was like working with the Kenney administration, and tells that accountability and deterrence are the two biggest issues the city faces concerning crime, an attitude which was brought forth by Kenney and District Attorney Krasner policies. Then, McSwain and Giordano pontificate why the mainstream media within Philadelphia refuse to hold Krasner accountable for what’s lead to the climate in the city. Then, Giordano switches over to state-wide issues, discussing planned raises given to state lawmakers which McSwain is against, and the issue of energy production in the state of Pennsylvania.
FOP’s McNesby Reveals Details About Off-Duty Officer Shot in Hunting Park
John McNesby, President of FOP Lodge 5, Philadelphia’s police union, rejoins the Dom Giordano Program to update the audience on the status of an off-duty police officer who was shot after honking his horn at a person who had double parked. McNesby tells that the officer was able to heroically drive himself to Temple University hospital, and started providing details of the incident during a time many would be paralyzed by shock. Then, Giordano asks McNesby for his thoughts on the rampant crime in Philadelphia, asking him for his underlying causes behind the situation, which McNesby, similarly to McSwain, chalks up to a lack of accountability wrought on by progressive policies pushed by Mayor Kenney and DA Krasner.
Then, Beth Ann Rosica, executive director of Back to School PA, Clarice Schillinger’s group, rejoins the Dom Giordano Program for some concerning news out of Montgomery County. Rosica announces that it has come to the group’s attention that Montgomery County is teetering on the decision to close in-person education and instead revert to virtual learning due to positive cases in schools. Beth tells Giordano about how the group uncovered this consideration, and explains whether this is a county-wide issue or just one particular school district. Then, Rosica tells what parents could do in an effort to prevent schools from closing up again, calling on parents to contact commissioners and administrators to make it clear that this option should not be considered. For more information on Back to School PA, head to BackToSchoolPA.com.
Dr. Mehmet Oz Launches Senate Bid, Joins Giordano
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a long stay in everybody’s living rooms, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the upcoming Senate race for Senator Pat Toomey’s vacated seat, and joins the Dom Giordano Program. First, Giordano asks for Dr. Oz’s mission statement, wondering why he’s chosen to depart from his incredibly successful television career to enter the world of politics. Dr. Oz explains that he’s getting involved because we have a country in crisis, and sees deep seated issues particularly with Coronavirus and China. Then, Giordano presses Dr. Oz on the residency issue that’s become the number one talking point around Dr. Oz’s run, asking him whether he still resides in New Jersey and whether he should be considered eligible for the run.After receiving an explanation, Giordano asks Dr. Oz what he assesses as the number one problems in and around Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, which Dr. Oz explains as the issue of safety, as he sees rampant crime all over the area. Also, Dr. Oz comments on the situation unfolding in school board meetings and clarifies his stance on Critical Race Theory, and tells why issues concerning China are a large portion of his platform.