Which Philadelphia talk show host can judge the Miss Kensington Pageant one day, and talk with Mayor Micahel Nutter about a "New Day" in Philadelphia? Philadelphia marvel Dom Giordano. Dom offers an intelligent "guy next door" sensibility that's as comfortable as your favorite chair. Born and raised in South Philly, Dom’s local flavor makes him one of the region’s best-connected media personalities. Dom Giordano’s mix of compelling topics, great local callers and provocative guests produces fascinating talk radio. Dom began his unique path to broadcasting as a high school teacher in the Delaware Valley, where he received widespread media coverage for his innovative teaching and motivational techniques with his students. Giordano was hired at WWDB Radio in 1987, becoming the country's first teacher-turned-talk show host. "Talkers Magazine" named Dom one of the Top 100 Most Influential Talk Show Hosts in America for five years. Dom is a frequent guest commentator on the Fox News Channel, CNN's "Talkback Live", Court TV, "It's Your Call" on Comcast’s CN8, NBC-10 News, and WHYY-TV 12 News Programs. Dom is a frequent fill in host for the Lou Dobbs Radio Show and formerly for the Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly. Dom also writes frequent columns for newspapers throughout the region, including "The Philadelphia Inquirer", "The Bucks County Courier Times", "The Main Line Times", and "The Northeast Times". Dom lives in Germantown with his wife Rosemary, and their two sons, Luke and DJ.
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Heard Saturdays on The Big Talker 1210 AM. The Education Show covers topics and talks with the newsmakers to help make a difference in the lives of parents and students of the Delaware Valley.
The Big Talker 1210 and host Dom Giordano, offer some valuable and timely relief. Each week, Dom will host a special program segment titled, “Eye on Employment.” This new regular feature is dedicated to providing job seekers and those ready for a career change with valuable information including strategies, tips, and techniques to gain the upper hand in the uphill battle for employment during these tough economic times.
Police officers put their lives on the line everyday to protect ours. They also perform a range of important duties that improve the our quality of life. These honest men and women dedicate their lives to helping others, and too often go unrecognized. Dom Giordano and The Big Talker 1210 will give these brave men and women the recognition they deserve. Salute-A-Cop is a program designed to recognize law enforcement officers for everyday excellence on the job. CLICK HERE for more information
Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, hosts a live, one houre monthly radio talk show moderated by Dom Giordano. The radio show will include Cardinal Rigali answering questions from callers and discussing pertinent topics with Dom Giordano. Cardinal Rigali has been a periodic guest on The Dom Giordano program. CLICK HERE for more details
She's a true Philadelphia success story. She was born, raised, and educated in the city. She has served for over a decade as a Municipal Court and Common Pleas court judge, and for the past 17 years as Philadelphia's "Tough as Nails" D.A. She's Lynne Abraham, and she's joined us on The Big Talker 1210 team. Tune in each month for the D.A. Lynne Abraham Show on your home for Phillies baseball, the Big Talker 1210, WPHT. CLICK HERE for details
Thursday, March 5, 2009 was "Blue Thursday," a special day created and promoted by Dom Giordano and The Big Talker 1210, WPHT. Dom asked his listening audience from all over the Delaware Valley to show their support for police officers who are increasingly under fire from armed criminals on our streets. Listeners showed thier support by wearing blue, decorating thier cars, homes, or place of business with blue ribbons, and encouraged everyone they know to do the same and show support for police officers throughout the region. Several Philadelphia landmarks pledged their support by turning their lights to blue on that eveing including: Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Boathouse Row, Cira Center and Liberty One. Dom Giordano hosted a special live broadcast from Geno's Steaks from 6 PM to 12 Midnight with array of special guests to discuss and analyze the reasons for the recent rash of police killings in Philadelphia and ways to reduce gun violence and make our streets safer
Today the New York Times carried a front-page article titled, "Obama Calls for ‘Common Sense’ on Executive Pay. " To which Robert Hensler responded:
An Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly rather true.
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair; and
- maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers:
I Know My Rights
I Want It Now
Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing
I was honored to do an exclusive interview with General Petraeus in August. Out of roughly 5,000 interviews that I have conducted this was the best and most meaningful. I went away from with a great sense of thanks that this brilliant man was commanding our forces in Iraq.
As a result of the interview and my reference to General Petraeus' daily running regimen of 5 miles in the heat of Iraq, we started to correspond about our running progress. I told him that I felt like a slacker for running only two milies a day. He encouraged me with some Rocky references.
The next thing that I know I have been invited for a private run with General Petraeus on September 15th at his home military base outside of Washington. I am training for 2 to 3 miles at an 8 :30 pace per mile. The General will probably do 6 to 8 milies.
I will be taking some special gifts that YOU my Big Talker listeners have suggested. I will be doing a special podcast that you can get from our wsebsite after the run. CLICK HERE to view the photos
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I was honored to do an exclusive interview with General Petraeus in August. Out of roughly 5,000 interviews that I have conducted this was the best and most meaningful. I went away from with a great sense of thanks that this brilliant man was commanding our forces in Iraq.
