Ben Simmons Continues To Lean on Mental Health to Justify Sixers Departure
Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing a situation unfolding at Conestoga High School, after threats started to fly following a student walk out to protest masking mandates in the Tredyffrin Easttown school district. Then, Giordano discusses Ben Simmons comments made in his introductory press conference for the Brooklyn Nets, lamenting that Simmons continues to lean on a false mental health as justification for his actions over the last half year. Also, Giordano asks his side question for the day, telling that because of Dan's upcoming wedding, he'd love to hear suggestions for a first dance song. Then, Giordano gives an update on Krasnerland, the name he's given the crime-ridden Philadelphia under the reign of Larry Krasner, telling of a new 'mental health script' that 911 operators have to read, leading to extended wait times when dialing the emergency service.
Conestoga High Closes After Racial and Violent Threats Fly Following Student Walkout
In today's second hour, Conestoga High father Andrew McLellan and his attorney Gary Samms join the Dom Giordano Program to discuss a controversy unfolding at the high school in the Tredyffrin-Easttown school district after threats were levied following a student-ran walkout protesting masking mandates. McLellan's son was one of many who faced violent and racist threats after being one of the organizers of the protest, which stems from a lawsuit presented by McLellan and other parents against the district over overbearing mask mandates. McLellan and Samms contextualize the situation from their viewpoint, and tell what the school district has done to lead both parents and students feeling they have no other option than to create a disruption.
Then, Giordano continues the discussion centered on the controversy at Conestoga High School, asking listeners what they drew from the interview with Samms and McLellan. After that, Giordano and his producers discuss the side question in depth, taking caller suggestions for great songs for a first dance between a bride and a groom. Finally, producer Dan brings his Dan Time with Dom, providing an update on both the Ben Simmons and James Harden introductory press conferences after the trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets.
Former Olympian Departs Levi's, Dom Offers Thoughts On Results of Durham Investigation
In today's final hour, Giordano leads off by telling the story of former Olympian and Levi's executive Jennifer Sey, who had to quit her long-time post at Levi's after expressing her views on school closures during Coronavirus. Giordano tells why he takes issue with the response that Ley received, and explains why he holds her in very high regard.
Then after playing his Money Melody for the day, Giordano reveals the ratings for this year's Super Bowl, telling that it was the worst-rated game in 50 years, but tells that streaming may be the main reason for the decrease as popularity seems at an all time high. After that, Giordano discusses the groundbreaking result of the Durham investigation into Hillary Clinton's campaign and spying of the Trump campaign, and tells why the media refuses to cover the issue. Then, Giordano tells more updates in and around Krasnerland, the name he's given the crime-ridden Philadelphia under the reign of DA Larry Krasner, telling what Republicans are and aren't doing in Harrisburg to combat the relentless reign of Krasner.
