5:42 Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner blasted Standard and Poors for downgrading the U.S. credit rating as Democrats blamed it on the Tea Party.

6:11 30 U.S. soldiers, including 22 Navy SEALs, were killed Friday in Afghanistan when their helicopter was shot down by the Taliban. Included among the killed was Northeast Philadelphia native Michael Strange.

6:39 45,000 Verizon workers went on strike over the weekend.

6:44 More and more calls are being made for Hillary Clinton to run for President.

7:10 On this week’s Monday Morning Matchup, Chris talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe about the Standard and Poors downgrade of the U.S. credit rating.

7:43 Should Parx Casino be held liable in child-neglect cases by it’s patrons.

8:10 Chris talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about taking three out of four against the Giants over the weekend.

8:42 Mayor Michael Nutter spoke out strongly against flash mobs and parents not controlling their kids.