Philadelphia's Free Speech 'Speakers Corner' Fails After Progressives Shout Down Speakers
Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by discussing his weekend, telling about a grocery shopping trip that left his wallet empty. Dom notes the rising inflation, and then previews what's coming up on today's show, telling of an upcoming appearance from Johnny Doc, explaining that the local union boss has opinions on the election that may differ from the Union's stance in the past. Then, Giordano tells about a Speakers Corner here in Philadelphia, a gathering of individuals expressing their right to free speech, which was broken up by progressive protestors.
Then, Giordano spends a bit of time talking about national politics, predicting that Donald Trump has about a 10 point lead over Ron DeSantis with listeners for the Republican bid for President in 2024, explaining why he feels the two won't ever team up. Also, Dom and Dan debate whether Pete Rose should have been invited to the Philadelphia Phillies celebration of the 1980 World Series Champions.
What Do PA Republicans Need To Do To Win Their Respective Races?
In today's second hour, Dom welcomes in local union heavyweight Johnny 'Doc' Dougherty to the Dom Giordano Program, to discuss how he sees the state-wide elections for Senate and Governor. First, Dom tells Dougherty that he had a listener last week tell him that John had some interesting things to say regarding endorsements and fracking, with Dougherty explaining how energy independence and fracking plays into who unions endorse. Then, Giordano asks John Dougherty about his brother's Supreme Court decision regarding Larry Krasner's handling of the Officer Ryan Pownall case, with Doc explaining that his brother, with a DA background, can't stand to see the spike in crime and lack of safety in Philadelphia.
Then, Giordano circles back to a conversation prognosticating the local elections in Pennsylvania for Senate and Governor.
Dom tells what he believes both Dr. Mehmet Oz and Doug Mastriano need to do to make a further impact in the State. Dom suggests that Kathy Barnette, a former opponent of Dr. Oz, would be crucial to the Oz campaign, asking again why the two haven't teamed up yet. Then, Giordano offers his qualms about a news story regarding a hiring push by the IRS, telling why he's upset that the Biden administration is hiring more agents to go after 'fat cats,' while turning a blind eye to hiring more border agents.
Dr. Marty Makary Reveals Mistakes Made Behind Rise of Monkey Pox
In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Dr. Marty Makary, author of The Price We Pay: What Broke American Healthcare and How To Fix It, back to the Dom Giordano Program to gather his opinion on Monkey pox. First, though, Giordano asks for Dr. Makary's opinion on the pushback that Bill Maher is facing due to an observation he made about those suffering from obesity. Dr. Makary discusses the trend toward indulgence and abundance, stressing the importance of exercise and moderation for overall health. Then, Giordano moves into a conversation centered around the rise in Monkey pox cases, with Makary explaining why the governmental response to Monkey pox has been a disaster and why we're on the verge of having another serious health crisis, mostly due to bad policy decisions.
Then, after playing Dom's Money Melody, producer Dan asks Dom for his favorite song of all time, which kicks off a debate between "My Way" and "God Bless the U.S.A." Dom, referring to a conversation from earlier in the show, brings up his favorite entertainer Tom Jones, and producer Dan is able to find a copy of Jones singing 'My Way,' which Dom suggests knocks Jones down a few pegs. Then, Giordano takes calls from listeners wanting to offer their prognostication on the upcoming local election.
