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The Rob O'Donnell Show
by Audacy
Rob O’Donnell, a former NYC Detective & 30 year Public Safety professional, now a National Media contributor for major network news & Radio outlets, and a 19 year resident of Northeast Pennsylvania.
Episodes
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Rob O’Donnell Talks with Lackawanna County District Attorney About Restaurant Closures and Community Safety
Rob O’Donnell is joined by the Lackawanna County District Attorney to discuss restaurant closures, the reasons behind enforcement efforts, and what is being done to protect public safety and keep the community safe.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 3 from October 15, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses breaking news Active Shooter at Elementary School In Bend, Oregon; and Expedition To Find Amelia Earhart's Plane Continues
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 2 from October 15, 2026
In this hour Rob talks about Wilkes-Barre Mayor Presents 2027 Budget With No Tax Increase To Council; and Penn State Recommends Closing 47 Degree Programs. Jack From Scranton Goes OFF About The County Commissioners. This hour also features Let's Talk Heroes and Today in History.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 1 from October 15, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses Paige Cognetti Nears Settlement; and Residents Sue Newport Twp. Commissioners Over Data Center Campus Approval. Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak calls in.
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Everday People Standing Up To The Goliaths (Newport Twp. & Commissioners Sued Over Data Center Campus Approval)
Rob O'Donnell talks about Luzerne County residents suing Newport Township and the commissioners over the data center campus approval.
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Why Isn't Local Media Breaking This Story? (Cognetti Nears Settlement w/ City Employee She Allegedly Fired)
Rob O'Donnell wonders why the Washington Free Bacon is breaking a story regarding Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti nearing a settlement with a city employee she allegedly fired for supporting her political opponent. O'Donnell wonders why the local media didn't break the story instead.
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Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak With Rob O'Donnell Talks Preliminary Budget Meeting
Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak spoke to Rob O'Donnell about the highlights from the county's preliminary budget meeting earlier today as well as some of the things fellow Commissioner Bill Gaughan had to say.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 3 from October 14, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses Ilhan Omar and immigrants
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 2 from October 14, 2026
In this hour Rob talks about More On The Great Wolf Lodge Double Homicide. Also in this hour Let's Talk Heroes and Today In History. Larry From Plymouth calls about Shingle Shots
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 1 from October 14, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses Social Security COLA Increase; Luzerne County Budget Proposed With 1.99% Tax Increase; and New Yorkers Now Footing Con Ed's Property Tax Bill Thanks To NYC's System. Joe From Berwick calls about The Houthi Rebels.
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Joni Mitchell Becomes US Citizen After 62 Years
Rob O'Donnell details the 62 year journey musician Joni Mitchell had before becoming a US citizen.
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"They've Got To Have Something or It'll Backfire"-Rob Talks Ilhan Omar's Birthdate Dispute
Rob O'Donnell talks about a report from the New York Post that Ilhan Omar's congressional staff requested in May 2019 that the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library change her birth year from 1981 to 1982. O'Donnell further talks about the ripple effect this could have on not only the midterm...
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The Newest COLA Increase...Rob Has The Numbers
Rob O'Donnell began his show discussing the Social Security COLA increase. O'Donnell dissects the numbers and weighs the pros and cons of it.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 3 from October 13, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses More Details On Great Wolf Lodge Double Homicide; US Military Archbishop Urges Catholic Soldiers To Refuse Doing Firing Squad; and Loud Street Agitators Are Turning Disneyland Entrance Into Vacay Nightmare
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 2 from October 13, 2026
This hour features Tuesdays With Tommy Marquez; Let's Talk Heroes; and Today In History. Rob talks about Selma Blair Was Off Meds & In State of Confusion During Midair Meltdown; and 2 of 3 Lackawanna County Commissioners Will NOT Vote For Increase In Taxes
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 1 from October 13, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses Compelling Evidence of Criminal Activity Drove Feds To raid Ilhan Omar Home; Rob Gets More Criticism From MAGA Than He Does From Anyone Else; Illinois Democrat Representative Introduced Legislation To Eliminate ICE; and Kelly Clarkson's Public Feud With Brooklyn Store.
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Rob O'Donnell Discusses The Great Wolf Lodge Double Homicide
Rob O'Donnell talks about the latest details in the Great Wolf Lodge double homicide and how the details are the latest in a string of murders that seems identical to the Lindsay Clancy murders.
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This Is What Happens If Democrats Take Control (Rob Talks About The Reimagining Safety Act)
Rob O'Donnell talks about Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) introducing her new legislation that would completely dismantle DHS, abolish ICE, and replace it with the “Department of Community Safety”. The bill would also abolish CBP, which means getting rid of Border Patrol & customs officers at ports of...
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Tuesdays With Tommy Marquez
19 year US Navy veteran Tommy Marquez talk about Governor Josh Shapiro launching a new initiative to get nurses on the job while they remember when Shapiro talked about a program to fast track all the nurses he claimed were being laid off from the VA.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 3 from October 12, 2026
In this hour Ed Crane, who is in for Rob O'Donnell, discusses Recent Mass Murder-Suicides In America; Pete Hegseth-Is That Really The Best Our Military Can Show Us?; and MLB Playoffs & Bills-Rams Tonight
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 2 from October 12, 2026
In this hour Ed (who is in for Rob) & Jake Talk About The Wild Week In The NFL; Eagles, Giants Tie, 49ers; The Wild Week In College Football; Ed Has Been To 45 of 50 States; and Pete Hegseth Wanting To Live Stream Execution On December 3rd
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 1 from October 12, 2026
In this hour Ed Crane, who is in for Rob O'Donnell, discusses The Crazy History of Columbus Day; Los Angeles Mosquitoes; What Is Going On With These Mass Murder-Suicides?; and Tennessee Couple Visits ALL 3,144 Counties In The United States
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"I Don't Think It's a Good Idea" (Ed Crane Talks Fort Hood Livestream Execution)
Ed Crane (filling in for Rob O'Donnell) talks about why he feels Pete Hegseth's idea to live stream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter on December 3rd is a bad idea.
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I've Been Everywhere, Man (Tennessee Couple Has Visited EVERY County!)
Ed Crane (filling in for Rob O'Donnell) talks about a Tennessee couple that has visited ALL 3,144 counties in the United States.
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That Is The Story About Mr. Columbus (Ed Crane In For Rob Talks Columbus Day)
Ed Crane (filling in for Rob O'Donnell) talks about the history of Columbus Day.
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Let's Talk About The Power Grid
Rob O'Donnell talks about a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill aimed to create a process for planning transmission between regions. O'Donnell is encouraged this is a step toward a more interconnected power grid that could help keep electricity more reliable and affordable.
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"You're Attacked Even By The People That Support You"-Rob Talks Fort Hood Execution
When discussing the December 3rd live stream execution of the Fort Hood shooter, Rob O'Donnell talks about how media members will face backlash from their strongest supporters if their beliefs don't line up 100% with the listener.
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"You'd Care Real Quick Who's Available"-Rob O'Donnell talks Dunmore Fire Department Shortages
Rob O'Donnell talks about the Dunmore Fire Department facing critical staffing shortages according to their union.
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HOUR 3: Stacy Garrity Speaks To Rob O'Donnell
PA State Treasurer Stacy Garrity recaps her debate with Rob O'Donnell where they dissect her performance compared to her counterpart Governor Josh Shapiro.
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HOUR 2: More Data Center Dilemmas
Rob O'Donnell talks about Hanover Township considering a data center overlay district on former coal mining land.
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HOUR 1: The Great Debate and Fact Checking
Rob O'Donnell explains why he feels Stacy Garrity won last night's PA gubernatorial debate over incumbent Josh Shapiro. He also examines fact checks pertaining to 8th Congressional District candidates Paige Cognetti and incumbent Rob Bresnhan Jr.
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Who Won The Debate? Rob O'Donnell Gives His Answer
Rob O'Donnell began his show with his analysis of last night's Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate. O'Donnell explains why he feels Stacy Garrity won the debate while feeling Governor Josh Shapiro was visibly annoyed when challenged by moderators.
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Let's Fact Check! Rob Fact Check Cognetti & Bresnahan Ads
Rob O'Donnell talks about the local media fact checking both candidates for the 8th Congressional District. O'Donnell fact checked Council critics saying Cognetti hasn't acted on her data center rhetoric as well as an ad on Bresnahan's work through the Greenlight Project.
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PA State Treasurer Stacy Garrity Recaps Her Gubernatorial Debate With Rob O'Donnell
PA State Treasurer and Republican candidate for Governor Stacy Garrity recaps with Rob O'Donnell her debate last night against incumbent governor Josh Shapiro and some of the claims he made against her and questioned his leadership.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 3 from October 7, 2026
In this hour Cam Edwards, Editor of Townhall Bearing Arms speaks to Rob O'Donnell about his article regarding GIFFORDS PAC spending millions of dollars in the area endorsing Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti in the 8th Congressional District race. Rob later discusses Another Budget Stalemate?; Fort...
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 2 from October 7, 2026
In this hour Slippery Rock Mayor Jondavid Longo speaks to Rob O'Donnell about the upcoming midterm elections, President Trump's 2nd term, energy prices and how pivotal Pennsylvania will be in this election. Let's Talk Heroes and Today in History are featured in this hour.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 1 from October 7, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses Trump Signs Executive Order Mid-Rally Allowing The Use of Red-Dye Diesel; 230 Cameras and Other Public Safety Misnomers In Scranton; Rob Has BREAKING NEWS Regarding ISIS-Inspired Attack That Was Stopped; and Mom Allegedly Stabs Husband & Two Young Children During Attack.
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Cam Edwards, Townhall Bearing Arms Editor With Rob O'Donnell
Cam Edwards, Editor of Townhall Bearing Arms speaks to Rob O'Donnell about his article regarding GIFFORDS PAC spending millions of dollars in the area endorsing Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti in the 8th Congressional District race.
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Slippery Rock Mayor Jondavid Longo With Rob O'Donnell
Slippery Rock Mayor Jondavid Longo speaks to Rob O'Donnell about the upcoming midterm elections, President Trump's 2nd term, energy prices and how pivotal Pennsylvania will be in this election.
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Authorities Stop An Alleged ISIS-Inspired Mass Shooting (Rob's Thoughts)
Rob O'Donnell shared some breaking news early in his show that authorities have stopped an alleged ISIS-inspired mass shooting plot targeting the Mall of America before it could be carried out. O'Donnell talks about how scary it is that these things happen on American soil.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 3 from October 6, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson’s retirement and the importance of mental health. The Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters also called in to discuss mental health.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 2 from October 6, 2026
This hour of the Rob O'Donnell Show features "Tuesdays with Tommy Marquez", "Let's Talk Heroes"- honoring police & law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, and "Today in History"
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 1 from October 6, 2026
In this hour of the Rob O'Donnell Show, Congressman Rob Bresnahan calls in & discusses funding for skilled trades and workforce development in Northeast Pennsylvania.
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Congressman Rob Bresnahan Discusses Skilled Trades Funding and Job Growth in Northeast Pennsylvania
Congressman Rob Bresnahan joins the Rob O’Donnell Show to discuss funding coming to Northeast Pennsylvania to expand opportunities in the skilled trades, prepare the next generation for the workforce, and support long-term job growth and economic development throughout the region.
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 3 from October 5, 2026
In this hour Rob discusses LA mansion tax; NASA; and jobs
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 2 from October 5, 2026
In this hour Rob talks about taxes; gas prices; Let's Talk Heroes; and Today in History
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Rob O'Donnell Show Hour 1 from October 5, 2026
Rob discusses the trip he took; weapons handling; sinking in sand; and affordable housing
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Rob O’Donnell on College Football and the Giants
Rob O’Donnell discusses the latest college football Top 25 rankings before turning to the New York Giants. Rob and producer Ben discuss how head coach John Harbaugh has changed the culture of the team and the importance of coaching in establishing a team’s identity.
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Rob O’Donnell Discusses Taxes and Their Impact on Property Development and Sales
Rob O’Donnell discusses the ongoing tax situation in different states and its potential impact on property owners and developers. He examines how tax policies can influence decisions to develop land, build new properties, and sell existing property.
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Rob O’Donnell Discusses State’s Meta Settlement and How the Funds Will Be Used
Rob O’Donnell discusses the state’s settlement with Meta and raises questions about how the resulting funds will be used. He examines where the money could go and what the state’s plans for the settlement proceeds may mean moving forward.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rob O’Donnell, a former NYC Detective & 30 year Public Safety professional, now a National Media contributor for major network news & Radio outlets, and a 19 year resident of Northeast Pennsylvania.
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Audacy
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Rob O’Donnell, a former NYC Detective & 30 year Public Safety professional, now a National Media contributor for major network news & Radio outlets, and a 19 year resident of Northeast Pennsylvania.
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