Pat Toomey: Cruz Wrong On NSA Data Collection
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey says Texas Senator and Republican presidential candidate was wrong to vote to roll back the phone metadata collected by the NSA.
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Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey says Texas Senator and Republican presidential candidate was wrong to vote to roll back the phone metadata collected by the NSA.
Rich discussed the GOP debate, UBER and Lyft Protest and the Freddie Gray Mistrial. He also discussed Jimmy Kimmel asking people about Hitler, Ben Carson's cough and Baltimore, Maryland. Rich spoke with Philly.com's John Featherman about banning the box at 4pm. He also spoke with Gov. Ed Rendell at 4:30pm and Former Chairman, RNC Former Lt. Gov. Maryland Michael Steele at 5:20pm about the GOP debate. At 5:30pm, Rich spoke with Ron Hosko, former Assistant Director of the FBI and now President of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund about the Freddie Gray case.
On this morning's show, Chris discussed dust ups between Trump and Bush, and Cruz and Rubio during last night's GOP debate, and the pending jury deliberation in the Katheryn Knott trial. At 6:15am writer for Breitbart, John Hayward, joined the show to breakdown last night's Republican Presidential Debate. At 8:00am editor of Philadelphia magazine, Tom McGrath, joined the show to recap the GOP Debate.
In a presidential race reshaped by national security fears, Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio clashed over U.S. military intervention, government spying on Americans' communications and immigration Tuesday night, as front-runner Donald Trump defended his provocative call for banning Muslims from the United States.
Rich discussed the feud between Trump and Cruz, a middle school student reprimanded due to Star Wars shirt and the CNN Republican debate. He also discussed children being featured in political ads, Donald Trump's doctor and SNL's downward spiral. Rich spoke with Actor Steve Schirripa about Blue Bloods at 4:50pm. At 5:30pm, Rich spoke with Glen Macnow regarding Pete Rose.
Chris reviewed last night's Republican presidential debate, protests in Center City demanding a raise to the minimum wage, and a ruling in New York halting daily fantasy sports sites. He talked with politcal analyst John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 to analyze the debate, Tom McGrath at 8:00 about raising the minimum wage.
Political analyst John Hayward pointed out Florida Senator Marco Rubio for his performance at the latest Republican presidential debate.
Rich discussed election day, a new soda study and Megyn Kelly's thoughts on the debate. He also discussed Josh Earnest attacking Donald Trump, Donald Trump attacking Rubio & Carson and Rachel Dolezal admits she is white. He spoke with Former Gov. Ed Rendell at 4:30pm and Security and Terrorism Analyst Michael Pregent at 5:30pm.
Rich discussed the Republicans choosing to part ways with NBC, the Royals winning the World Series and Carly Fiorina's response to criticism on The View. He also discussed Chris Christie's recent poll numbers, Temple University's possible new stadium and Bill Maher's Halloween rant. Rich spoke with Mayoral Candidate Melissa Murray Bailey at 4pm. Chris Stigall called in at 4:50pm to discuss the Royals winning the World Series. At 5:20pm, Rich spoke with Greg Gutfeld Taped from The Five.
Rich discussed the Republican debate, Ted Cruz's rant about the media, women getting surgery to look good in yoga pants and live tweets ruining live television. He also discussed Chris Christie's fantasy football comment, Susquehanna changing mascots and The View attacks Carly Fiorina. Rich spoke with Dr. Mazz during a special debate edition of Ask The Doctor.
Chris covered an online threat to local colleges that drew the attention of the FBI, a town hall meeting in New Hampshire with Hillary Clinton, and media coverage of mass shootings.
Rich discussed Pope Francis progressive conflicts, Joe Biden's views on abortion, Hillary Clinton's ties to birtherism and Donald Trump's appearance with Stephen Colbert. He also discussed the latest with Hillary Clinton's server, iPhone 6 release delay and Pope Francis bobblehead. Rich spoke with Greg Buckley Sr., the Father of Lance Cpl. Greg Buckley Jr., regarding his son's death that was told to ignore sexual abuse of boys by Afghan Allies at 5pm.
Rich recapped the Republican debate, discussed the media's attack on Carly Fiornia, Chris Christie's performance and the latest on Ahmed Mohamed's hoax. He also spoke with Operations Manager Andy Bloom about the debate at 4:15pm. Loretta Lepore ,former CNN Anchor and Carly Fiorina Co-Chair, discussed Carly's performance at the debate at 5pm.
Chris covered last night's Republican presidential debate, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane being charged criminally, and Daily Show host Jon Stewart's final show. He talked with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 and political analyst John Hayward at 8:20 about the debate and Phillies announcer Scott Franzke at 8:00.
Rich discusses the reaction in the media the a series of New York Times articles on Florida Senator Marco Rubio's finances, New Jersey studying the viability of later starting times for schools, and what could be the next escalation of the Iraq war. He also spoke with Kelly Phillips Erb from Forbes, Pennsylvania State Representative Jordan Harris and author Ann Coulter.
Rich covered a New York Times story on Florida Senator Marco Rubio's driving record, a video released yesterday of a police officer in McKinney Texas forcibly restraining a 15-year-old girl, and a man being prosecuted in Montana for hate speech for denying the Holocaust.
Rich discusses the Eagles signing of Tim Tebow, politicians reactions to questions about gay marriage, and a brothel's endorsement of Hillary Clinton. He also talks to David French from National Review.
On today's show Dom discussed a USA Today study that showed Army morale is at a low despite the implementation of a $287 million optimism program, Marco Rubio's response to whether or not he'd attend a gay wedding, and the Los Angeles Angles telling stadium employees to work through the National Anthem. At 11am Dom talked to journalist Sharyl Attkisson about Hillary's run for presidency. At 11:30am Dom talked to Grover Norquist about taxation policy.
Chris discusses the media coverage of Hillary Clinton traveling through Iowa, Whoopi Goldberg's warning of Marco Rubio, and IRS deadline day. He talks with Kelley Paul, wife of Rand about her new book "True and Constant Friends" and Philadelphia Magazine's Tom McGrath about Hillary Clinton's van tour.
The presidential hopeful has acknowledged that the climate is changing, but has expressed skepticism that it is being caused solely by humans.
Today on the show Chris discusses Governor Christie's State of the State address, Marco Rubio's appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and how a Central Buck High School West guidance counselor was fired for a threat on Facebook. Chris also talks to Editor of Philadelphia Magazine Tom McGrath about Charlie Hebdo.
Chris reviews the selection of Michael Sam in the NFL Draft, Donald Sterling's statements to Anderson Cooper, and the latest perceived discrimination against fat people. He talks to Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup.
Chris looks at who is to blame for the failures of the healthcare.gov rollout, assesses the difference in media coverage of Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey, and discusses the most recent media attacks on Texas Senator Ted Cruz. He also talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
Chris talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about their series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, Matt Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation about the Pennsylvania legislature's failure to pass alcohol privatization, and Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the immigration bill currently being debated in Washington. He also discusses the NFL's decision not to promote the Affordable Care Act and the raise in SEPTA fares.
Chris reviews Mayor Michael Nutter being shouted down during his budget address, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul's speeches at CPAC, and the fate of two more Carnival Cruise ships. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday and CBS 3's Beasley Reece about the state of Phillies in the final weeks of Spring Training.
Saturday starts out with some fog and could end with showers and rumbles of thunder in the Philly area.
A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing to restrict the use of a controversial parking enforcement tactic in private parking lots.
Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School wrestler Julia Horger is seeking her third straight state championship this weekend.
Saturday starts out with some fog and could end with showers and rumbles of thunder in the Philly area.
A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing to restrict the use of a controversial parking enforcement tactic in private parking lots.
Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School wrestler Julia Horger is seeking her third straight state championship this weekend.
A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing to restrict the use of a controversial parking enforcement tactic in private parking lots.
Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
At Archie's Corner, archaeologists and township leaders are using new technology to protect the legacy of a trailblazing Black preacher.
A child shot and killed a man who was fighting with the boy's mother inside a Southwest Philadelphia home Thursday night, according to police sources.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
At least three people remain hospitalized after an explosion in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, that also damaged nearby businesses.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School wrestler Julia Horger is seeking her third straight state championship this weekend.
Bobby Brink is heading home, and the Flyers are acquiring 6-foot-4 right-handed defenseman David Jiricek from the Wild.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 16 shots and Dylan Guenther assisted on two Utah goals as the Mammoth beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto got two strikeouts without Jesús Luzardo having to throw extra pitches, or face another batter in the first inning of his spring debut.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Elsa is one of three baby goats you can snuggle with, or her triplet siblings Olaf and Sven, at the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania. We also meet a camel named Cairo and a family of donkeys who are available for selfies. Ray Strickland reports from the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
The remains of six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed during an Iranian airstrike are returning home Saturday, first being transferred to Dover, Delaware for a dignified transfer ceremony. The six were killed when Iran strike an Army base in Kuwait last weekend. President Trump will be in attendance for the dignified transfer ceremony Saturday.
We could see some isolated, non-severe storms Saturday night in the Philadelphia area and some more showers Sunday as conditions warm up. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing new limits on a controversial parking enforcement tactic that some drivers say is being used unfairly in private parking lots. Ross DiMattei reports.
Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.