Megyn Kelly Apologizes For Defending Blackface Halloween Costumes
NBC host Megyn Kelly apologized to colleagues after her comments defending racist Halloween gags prompted an immediate backlash.
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NBC host Megyn Kelly apologized to colleagues after her comments defending racist Halloween gags prompted an immediate backlash.
On today's show, Rich discussed several Democrat Senators calling for Al Franken's resignation, Donald Trump announcing the U.S. will officially recognize Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel, and the fate of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.
Chris talks about today's Special Election in Georgia's 6th Congressional District, a Supreme Court decision denying trademark protection of terms that denigrate the living or deceased, the U2 concert in Philadelphia Sunday, and freedom of speech on the radio. Chris talks to Bruce Bond, former radio talk show host for WTPA in Harrisburg about his recent departure in light of Trump discussion on air.
Chris talks about the aftermath of the shooting in Virginia, an update on the Bill Cosby trial, President Trump's apprenticeship programs, and what would make the best Philadelphia invention for Shark Tank. Chris talks with economist Chris Butler about apprenticeships.
Chris talks about Attorney General Jeff Sessions testimony yesterday in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Newt Gingrich's criticism of the Special Counsel, an update on the Bill Cosby trial, and the breaking news of Rep. Steve Scalise being one of multiple people shot in Alexandria, Virginia. Chris talks with former U.S. Attorney, Matt Whitaker about the breaking news coming out of Alexandria, VA where Rep. Steve Scalise was among multiple people shot and Attorney General Jeff Sessions testimony yesterday.
Chris discussed the terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, Jersey Shore towns being named on a list for the best places to visit in the Summer and the makeup of Bill Cosby's jury. At 7:20, he spoke with author David Brog about Donald Trump's visit to Israel and his book, 'Reclaiming Israel's History.'
Chris discussed the apology issued by United Airlines, Donald Trump's handling of foreign policy, and Taiwan banning dog meat. At 7:20, he talked with Senator Pat Toomey about reports of Donald Trump's ties to Russia and the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch.
Chris discussed continuing claims about Russian hacking the election, the Golden Globe Awards and Tucker Carlson replacing Megyn Kelly's slot on Fox News. He spoke with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna at 7:00 on the Monday Morning Matchup about Republican efforts to replace Obamacare and 94 WIP's Ike Reese at 8:00 about the NFL playoffs.
Rich discussed Trump's latest appointment Gen. James Mattis, a CNN producer joking about Trump's plane crashing and Megyn Kelly's next move. He also discussed Sen. Graham supporting the 'Dreamers' act, Donald Trump mocking the press and more. Rich spoke with Sergeant Sylvia Young during Barbera Backs the Badge at 4pm. He also spoke with Nir Eyal regarding his book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products at 4:50pm.
Rich discussed the media brewing fears of Donald Trump's 'list', Megyn Kelly's appearance on The View and Paul Ryan backing Trump's thoughts on term limits. He also discussed McRibs being tracked on an app, Alan Dershowitz's thoughts on anti-semitism and Elizabeth Warren being punked. Rich spoke with veteran Issac Francois regarding his experience in the Navy and his participation in the Power Triumph Games at 4pm. He also spoke with Maureen Faulkner regarding an upcoming fundraiser to raise money for local children in need and the families of fallen police officers, military members and firefighters at 4:30pm.
Rich discussed Donald Trump being compared to Stalin, security measures around Trump Towers and Jim Webb's thoughts on the Democrats problem with the white working class. He also discussed Trump's possible new makeover, term limits and the possibility of Trump pardoning Hillary Clinton. Rich spoke with Philadelphia Inquirer Reporter David O'Reilly regarding his article, Pope Francis Surprise: Newark, N.J., Gets Cardinal, Philly Doesn't at 3:30pm.
Chris discussed the names being suggested for Donald Trump's cabinet, Governor Wolf signing a bill allowing expanded six-pack sales and the back and forth between Bill O'Reilly and Megyn Kelly on Fox News. He spoke with John Daniel Davidson from the Federalist at 7:20 about his new piece about the media and freedom of speech and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Donald Trump's election.
Fox News' Bill O'Reilly appeared to take a shot at colleague Megyn Kelly Tuesday morning, saying he's not interested in making their network "look bad."
Chris reacts to Mayor Jim Kenney addressing flash mobs and violence in the city, Megyn Kelly's interview with Dr Phil and Wanda Sykes cursing out a crowd in Boston. At 8:00, he spoke with Carrie Hagan from the Christ Church Preservation Trust about their fundraising efforts to repair Ben Franklin's tombstone.
Rich discussed Donald Trump's exclusive interview with Lesley Stahl, Bernie Sanders' disappointment with the Democrat Party and Dave Chappelle's SNL appearance. He also discussed Trump appointing Reince Priebus and Stephen Bannon, Bernie Sanders' appearance on The View and Soros funding anti-Trump protests.
Ben Carson says we can implement a better healthcare system if we take the politics out of it.
Rich discussed Jonathan Gruber's response to the rise of Obamacare, Gov. Ed Rendell's comment about Trump's hidden vote and NJ senators backing a call for a boycott of Donald Trump's golf club. He also discussed voting machine fraud in Pennsylvania, spotting celebrities in restaurants and Michael Moore's reasoning for why Trump will win the Election. Rich spoke with Dana Perino about her book, "Let Me Tell You About Jasper" and the state of the election at 4:20.
Chris reviewed a dust up between Megyn Kelly and Newt Gingrich on Fox News, the rising premiums under Obamacare and $45,000 of merchandise stolen from Boyd's. He spoke with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee about his support for Donald Trump at 7:00 and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine about the rising levels of crime in Philadelphia at 8:00.
Chris addressed the impact of Hurricane Matthew on the presidential election, Sean Hannity's feud with Megyn Kelly and statements vice-presidential nominee Tim Kaine made on illegal immigration during a 2005 debate in Virginia. He talked with author Ed Klein at 7:20 about his book, Guilty As Sin, CBS 3 Meteorology Katie Fehlinger at 8:00 about Hurricane Matthew, author Kurt Schlichter at 8:20 about his new book, The People's Republic and local clown Judy Tudy at 8:45 about her trouble finding work.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's embrace of 'stop and frisk,' the warming underway between Trump and former GOP rival Ted Cruz and the latest allegations against Anthony Weiner. He spoke with Donald Trump's Campaign Co-Chair Sam Clovis at 7:20 and William Shatner about his upcoming show at the Keswick Theater at 8:00.
Chris discussed Ed Rendell's apology for calling women ugly, the reaction to Megyn Kelly's interview with Donald Trump and Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown's alternative to the soda tax. He talked with Carrie Severino from the Judicial Crisis Network at 7:20 about Donald Trump's list of Supreme Court candidates, Richie Ashburn Jr at 7:35 about tonight's benefit dinner for the Richie Ashburn-Harry Kalas Foundation, CBS 3's Ukee Washington at 8:00 about their upcoming story on DNA love tests, and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey at 8:20 about running on the same ticket with Donald Trump.
Chris discussed last night's presidential primaries in Kentucky and Oregon, Megyn Kelly's interview with Donald Trump, and the Sixers winning the NBA Draft Lottery. He spoke with the CEO and President of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, Stephen Klasko, about his new book, We Can Fix Healthcare at 7:20 and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine about the NTSB ruling on last year's Amtrak train derailment at 8:00.
Chris previewed today's Pennsylvania primary and discussed it with Tom Fitzgerald from Philadelphia Inquirer at 7:20, Surrogate for Ted Cruz and Senator from Utah, Mike Lee at 8:20 and presidential candidate Ted Cruz at 845.
Chris discussed Donald Trump's awkward reference to Joe Paterno at a rally in Pittsburgh, his meeting in New York with Megyn Kelly from Fox News and Bernie Sanders addressing striking Verizon workers on the picket line. He talked with nationally syndicated radio host, and the latest edition to Talk Radio 1210's line, Dave Ramsey at 7:20 and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey about Russian planes buzzing a Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea at 8:20.
Rich discussed Donald Trump meeting with Megyn Kelly, delegate predictions from RNC members and the decline of quality programs due to political correctness. He also discussed Thomas Jefferson's birthday, Rubio's 'possible' endorsement of Ted Cruz and Trump's family townhall. Rich spoke with Daily News Political Columnist John Baer at 3:30pm and Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of FIRE at 4pm.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Both days will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s but more sunshine will be around on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Demonstrators marched with signs and banners after gathering for speeches. They called on lawmakers to raise the minimum wage, increase taxes on the wealthy and expand access to healthcare. Ross DiMattei reports.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania coffee shop is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees. Kerri Corrado reports.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training. Krystle Rich reports.
A weakening cold front will pass through the area Friday night around midnight with a few showers, knocking the temperatures back even further for the weekend. Bill Kelly has the forescast.