'Larger Than Life': Boehner Sees Trump As Modern-Day Teddy Roosevelt
Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner sees President-elect Donald Trump as a modern-day Teddy Roosevelt, a populist who wants to do "big things."
Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner sees President-elect Donald Trump as a modern-day Teddy Roosevelt, a populist who wants to do "big things."
Chris reviews former Speaker of the House John Boehner calling Ted Cruz 'Lucifer,' the Eagles selection of Carson Wentz and the death of Lester Waas. He talked to Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 about Donald Trump's economic promises and CSN Philly's Ray Didinger at 8:00 about the Eagles draft.
Rich discussed John Boehner calling Ted Cruz Lucifer, Bernie Sanders cutting staffers and the Presidential candidates' opinions about carriers. He also discussed Trump's foreign policy speech, Susan Sarandon getting on the Trump train and Curt Schilling slamming ESPN. Rich spoke with Austin Petersen at 3:30pm.
Chris reviewed the decision of California Congressman Kevin McCarthy to drop out of the election for Speaker of the House. He talked with Economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:20 about Donald Trump's views on eminent domain, CSN Philly's Ray Didinger at 8:00 to preview this week's Eagles matchup with the Saints, and Joe Brooks from the USO, as well as Doc and Andie from WXTU, about Military Appreciation Day at 8:20.
Political columnist for The Hill, A.B. Stoddard analyzed the news that Philadelphia Congressman Bob Brady is ready to support a run for the White House by Vice President Joe Biden and the resignation of Speaker of the House, John Boehner.
Chris reviewed the Pope's visit to Philadelphia, Speaker of the House John Boehner's resignation, and the Eagles win over the Jets. He talked with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the fallout of Boehner stepping down at 7:00, CBS 3's Pat Ciarrocchi about the Papal visit at 7:20, Congressman Bob Brady about taking the Pope's water glass at 7:50, sports analyst Beasley Reece about the Eagles win at 8:00, and A.B. Stoddard from The Hill about Boehner's resignation at 8:20.
The Tri-state Congressional Delegation expressed surprise when House Speaker John Boehner announced his decision Friday to step down.
Rich discussed the Pope shutdown, Boehner's resignation, and security for the Pope. He also discussed local stores raising prices during the Pope's visit, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio's feud and a school district banning tag at public schools. Rich spoke with Dr. Mazz at 4pm for Ask the Doctor and Christine Flowers at 5:30pm regarding her latest article, Pope Speaks to Heart.
Rep. John Mica said Friday that Boehner "just does not want to become the issue. Some people have tried to make him the issue both in Congress and outside."
Muir told Chris Stigall on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT that the Pope was warm and inviting in their brief meeting.
Chris reviewed Dick Cheney's assessment of Hillary Clinton's handling of her emails, Chris Christie's performance on The Tonight Show, and Philadelphia's handling of preparations for the Pope.
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum, a pointed critic of Republican Congressional leadership, today struck out at their lack of opposition to the President and will to fight for social issues.
These are difficult days in the US House of Representatives.
Chris Stigall talked with Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT from the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington DC.
Boehner made the comment in response to a question Tuesday about whether there's a role for Congress on vaccines.
Rich talked about the reaction to the latest edition of the Charlie Hebdo magazine in France, the re-defining of prostitution in Seattle, and Nancy Grace's interview with rapper 2 Chains. He also talked to Ariela Migdal from the ACLU about her representation of a woman fighting to keep her job while she is pregnant.
Rich discussed John Boehner's re-election as Speaker of the House, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie coming under scrutiny after his appearance in Dallas Cowboy's Owner Jerry Jones' private box, and a new way to cut the chord to cable. He also talked to Dr. Walter Schubert from La Salle University about how falling gas prices will impact the economy.
Rich discussed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's appearance in the box of Dallas Cowboy's Owner Jerry Jones and the tension between New York Mayor Bill De Blasio and the city's police department. He talked with Dr. Anthony Tobia who uses Seinfeld characters in his psychiatry class at Rutgers, Tim Smith, the attorney for a teacher in New Jersey who denies having sex with a student, and North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones.
Chris Stigall talked with conservative writer Andrew McCarthy on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about the increasing political chatter to impeach President Obama.
Chris expresses his outrage at ESPN suspending Stephen A. Smith for his statements on the NFL suspending Ray Rice for two games and the debate within the GOP on whether to impeach the President. He talks to Author Andrew McCarthy at 7:00, Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 and Author Kevin Sabet at 8:20.
Chris asks if impeaching President Obama is the best way forward for Republicans and reviews the case of a man who punched someone for ogling his daughter. He took calls on Temple's decision to make test scores optional and he talked to Congressman Pat Meehan about the latest on the VA at 8:20.
Chris Stigall spoke with former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about a variety of topics in advance of the Fourth of July.
The Tea Party upset not only knocks out House speaker John Boehner's top lieutenant, it also leaves the GOP without a Jewish member of Congress.
Chris Stigall discussed the reaction to Speaker of the House John Boehner establishing the special House Select Committee to investigate the terrorist attacks on the consulate in Benghazi, Libya in 2012.
Chris is providing Karen Hepp Snow Baggies to listeners in the suburbs and discussing the deal in the House of Representatives to raise the debt ceiling and the Phillies new broadcast team.
The 4-2 vote comes a week after a council meeting on March 11, when Dawn Jones accused Councilwoman Rachel Walker of racial discrimination and allegedly using a racial slur.
Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 10 assists and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers hold off the Miami Heat 98-91 Monday night in a potential preview of an NBA play-in tournament game.
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
Saquon Barkley was engulfed into the Philadelphia Eagles long before he even played a down for his new franchise after spending time at the team's training camp at Lehigh University as a kid.
Photos by HughE Dillon.
Andre Gordon Jr. is now facing more than a dozen criminal charges in Pennsylvania following the slaying of three family members over the weekend, new court documents show.
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
Philadelphia Police said the body of a child, who they believe was between 4 and 7 years old, was found inside a duffle bag along the 600 block of North 38th Street in the city's Mantua section.
The 4-2 vote comes a week after a council meeting on March 11, when Dawn Jones accused Councilwoman Rachel Walker of racial discrimination and allegedly using a racial slur.
Philadelphia police said Derrick Gant, also known as rapper Phat Geez, was killed in a shooting on the 1200 block of North Taney Street in the city's Brewerytown neighborhood.
The 4-2 vote comes a week after a council meeting on March 11, when Dawn Jones accused Councilwoman Rachel Walker of racial discrimination and allegedly using a racial slur.
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
Andre Gordon Jr. is now facing more than a dozen criminal charges in Pennsylvania following the slaying of three family members over the weekend, new court documents show.
U.S. military veterans and ROTC members gathered to honor World War II veteran Benjamin Barry in Philadelphia Monday.
Can the government pressure social media companies to remove misinformation? That's a case being decided by the Supreme Court.
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
Andre Gordon Jr. is now facing more than a dozen criminal charges in Pennsylvania following the slaying of three family members over the weekend, new court documents show.
In 1960, a North Carolina college student from the Philadelphia area took a stand by being one of the first to sit down at a whites-only lunch counter.
Princeton University students, athletes and local businesses are beaming with pride after their women's basketball team made the NCAA tournament for the third year in a row.
High temperatures stay in the upper 40s and low 50s this week, a return to the reality of March weather, with the chilliest day coming on Tuesday, aka the official start to spring.
High temperatures stay in the upper 40s and low 50s this week, a return to the reality of March weather, with the chilliest day coming on Tuesday, aka the official start to spring.
Sunday will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy and mild for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations with high temperatures near the low 60s, but a cool down is on the way for the official start to spring.
Friday there's a chance of rain in Philadelphia - but it's mostly just a cloudy day with some risks to allergy sufferers - and more warm March temperatures.
A Delaware judge sentenced Keith Gibson to seven life terms - he will be extradited to Philadelphia to face charges for the murders of four people in 2021, including his mother.
Thursday is mostly sunny with highs above 70 across much of the region - it's a little cooler down the Shore but still pleasant.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is hosting a Spirit Challenge as part of its 45+ Reasons campaign, which has the goal of getting 5,000 Black Philadelphians screened for colorectal cancer.
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
It's been a challenging four years for medical students who started at the height of the pandemic but it's also been extra special for one couple at Penn.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
The director of breast health at Main Line Lankenau Hospital said the risk assessment tool is based on a woman's family history, prior breast biopsies, the age of her first period and when her first child was born.
Data from the federal government shows that an offshore wind power project proposed for New Jersey would have 157 turbines and be located 8.4 miles from shore at its closest point.
Mayor Reed Gusciora said he wrote a letter to Starbucks asking the company to keep its Trenton location open.
Tanya Hill-Holliday started out at a McDonald's in Baltimore, Maryland before going on to run 12 franchises in Pennsylvania.
On Thursday, Feb. 29, aka Leap Day, Krispy Kreme customers can buy any regularly priced dozen and get another dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $2.29.
Wheelhouse Cards, a full-service sports card shop that saw a resurgence during the pandemic, has opened its second location in West Chester, Pa.
It's pothole season in the northeast, and as springtime nears, efforts to fix the holes ramp up. Drivers in both South Jersey and Philadelphia are doing their best to swerve away from the issue.
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 near Conshohocken closed around 1 a.m. because of a truck fire on the eastbound lanes between Exit 331B/PA 23 and Exit 338 (Green Lane/Belmont Avenue).
Here's everything you need to know to ensure you're all set ahead of the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
SEPTA Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson discussed safety at a press conference Wednesday. Hours later, eight teens were shot near a bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia.
A 2023 report by the Pennsylvania State Transportation Advisory Committee found that speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia have been successful in slowing down reckless drivers.
Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 10 assists and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers hold off the Miami Heat 98-91 Monday night in a potential preview of an NBA play-in tournament game.
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
Saquon Barkley was engulfed into the Philadelphia Eagles long before he even played a down for his new franchise after spending time at the team's training camp at Lehigh University as a kid.
Kenny Pickett is ready for a fresh start in Philadelphia.
Princeton University students, athletes and local businesses are beaming with pride after their women's basketball team made the NCAA tournament for the third year in a row.
In an interview last week, Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
With hundreds of millions on the line for Powerball and Mega Millions, you won't be able to buy lottery tickets today in Pennsylvania.
Celine Dion said in her post that March 15 was International Stiff-Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
The original "Ghostbusters" cast braved the heavy proton packs once more for the franchise's latest installment.
Neil Young voluntarily removed his music from Spotify in 2022 after Joe Rogan, whose podcast was exclusively on Spotify, had a controversial infectious disease expert on as a guest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
At Cherokee High School, its Chiefs United basketball team is proving that lasting bonds go well beyond the court.
Meet the Fanny Jackson Coppin School students who voice the theme song for the new PBS Kids series "Lyla in the Loop."
Philadelphia's weather is sunny with a high of 49 degrees on March 19, with wind gusts above 20 mph that increase on Wednesday, Kate Bilo reports.
The Philadelphia region will see a cooler week with most areas in the upper 40s and low 50s. Tuesday brings a cold start to spring with morning sun and afternoon clouds.
The Powerball jackpot is up to $645 million.
Damari Carter has been missing since December. His mother and her boyfriend have since been charged with his death.
The decision at the special council meeting in Eddystone upset many residents in attendance, some of whom walked out in rage.