The Rob O'Donnell Show

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The Rob O'Donnell 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.

  1. 500

    Don't Do Stupid Things!!!

    Rob O'Donnell talks about an arrogant tourist being arrested a week after a viral video caught him hurling a rock at a beloved seal and Hawaii and then Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oil Sykes suffering a concussion after a fan threw their phone at his head during a concert.

  2. 499

    Tom Sauer With Rob O'Donnell

    Navy EOD Ret. expert Tom Sauer spoke to Rob O'Donnell to discuss an IED that was was found during a routine inspection of a Alabama high hazard dam. Was this a potential act of terrorism, domestic anger, or simply red neck fishing gone wrong?

  3. 498

    At The End of The Day We All Want To Laugh

    Rob O'Donnell and Jake Heller look back on the anniversary of the series finale of Seinfeld and the cultural impact these television shows still have when people watch reruns.

  4. 497

    You Can't Make This Up!!!

    Rob O'Donnell talks about Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti raising more money in California than she did in Pennsylvania.

  5. 496

    Abuse of Power

    Rob O'Donnell gives his thoughts about Luzerne County Council advancing a revised non-discrimination ordinance. Joe from Plains, who attended the meeting calls in.

  6. 495

    Any Way You Want It

    Rob O'Donnell and Jake Heller are extremely tempted to attend Journey's appearance at the Mohegan Arena on November 6th.

  7. 494

    Met With Tenacity

    Rob O'Donnell talks about farmers calling for fertilizer price transparency and domestic growth.

  8. 493

    Looking At It From So Many Different Angles

    The first hour of "The Rob O'Donnell Show" focuses on data centers.

  9. 492

    The Ball Is In Their Court

    Rob O'Donnell talks about the CEO of Jefferson Health paying a visit to Lehigh Valley and saying the ball is in United HealthCare's court in their dispute with the Lehigh Valley Health Network.

  10. 491

    Give Us a Plan, Mr. Data Center Developer

    Rob O'Donnell gives his thoughts on Bill Gaughan launching an anti-data center ad campaign with TV spots and a website.

  11. 490

    A Sad Turn of Events

    Rob O'Donnell talks about the remains of a US soldier who fell off a cliff in Morocco being recovered.

  12. 489

    Enforce The Minimums We Have

    Rob O'Donnell talks about over 180 bullets flying in recent New York City gun battles.

  13. 488

    Progressive Judges Not Held Accountable

    Rob O'Donnell gives his thoughts on two people being critically wounded by a rifle-wielding career criminal opening fire on random cars in Massachusetts.

  14. 487

    If Done Right...

    Rob O'Donnell talks about the Project Green Mountain data center hearing in Archbald focusing on generators and traffic.

  15. 486

    Tuesdays With Tommy Marquez

    19 year US Navy veteran Tommy Marquez speaks to Rob O'Donnell about Pete Hegseth endorsing the Major Richard Star Act while most Republicans have opposed it. Marquez explains the legislation behind the bill and Hegseth challenging those who oppose the bill to endorse it.

  16. 485

    Senator Dave McCormick With Rob O'Donnell

    Senator Dave McCormick spoke to Rob about his recent permitting reform bill, his visit to PA energy infrastructure sites, AI, energy, jobs, advanced manufacturing, power on the grid which will help lower prices. The Senator also gave his stance on local input of data center development and his take on those who have stated his wife’s role at META as a perceived conflict.

  17. 484

    Act Like a Jerk, Lose Security

    Rob O'Donnell talks about Pete Hegseth saying the Pentagon will review Mark Kelly's public statements about classified briefing amid their ongoing feud.

  18. 483

    Hey, Ma Look at This!

    Rob O'Donnell talks about Yankees rookie Spencer Jones getting his 1st career hit with his mom in the stands on Mother's Day.

  19. 482

    A Friendly Wager

    Rob O'Donnell talks about the owner of an eatery that created the Philly cheesesteak having to cook at a Long Island pizzeria in Knicks gear after his 76ers were swept in the NBA playoffs by the Knicks.

  20. 481

    There Needs To Be An Ultimatum

    Rob O'Donnell talks about President Trump rejecting Iran's latest peace offer after Tehran refuses to negotiate its nuclear program.

  21. 480

    NEPA Armed Forces Day Parade

    Rob O'Donnell begins his show with Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak and guests promoting Saturday's NEPA Armed Forces Day Parade which will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the Gino Merli Veterans Center and conclude at Courthouse Square.

  22. 479

    "Absolutely No Impact"

    Rob O'Donnell talks about Maine Senator Susan Collins revealing her "essential tremor" diagnosis has had "absolutely no impact" on her.

  23. 478

    "I Believe Gender Affirming Care For Children Is Wrong & Child Abuse"

    Rob O'Donnell talks about Senator Marty Flynn voting against SB 1321.

  24. 477

    "The Taxpayer Wins First"

    Rob O'Donnell gives his thoughts on data centers and the burden of taxpayers.

  25. 476

    Gender Affirming Care For Children Is Wrong

    Rob O'Donnell talks about Senator Marty Flynn voting against SB 1321 stating the bill "is a direct attack on children seeking gender-related care and another attempt to legislate our way into the doctor’s office," according to Flynn. Despite Democratic opposition, the bill was voted out of committee.

  26. 475

    We Want Businesses To Succeed But Should The Taxpayers Fund Them?

    Successful businesses are the driver of our economy and we want them to flourish, but why should the taxpayer subsidize successful businesses? Rob O'Donnell kicked off his show today asking that question.

  27. 474

    "In Texas They More Than Likely Will"

    Rob O'Donnell talks about a FedEx driver who murdered Athena Strand being sentenced to die by lethal injection.

  28. 473

    We Live In An Alternate Reality

    Rob O'Donnell talks about a Judge apologizing to suspected White House Correspondent's Dinner shooter Cole Allen over jail conditions

  29. 472

    I've Spoken My Peace On It

    Rob O'Donnell gives his strong feelings on political ads that are focused more on mud slinging instead of the candidate focusing on themselves.

  30. 471

    Charge These People Properly

    Rob O'Donnell talks about New York City's Gen Z agitator groups and how they are targeting ICE enforcement.

  31. 470

    Be Careful What You Wish For & Who You Vote For

    Rob O'Donnell gives his thoughts on Bill Gaughan saying Lackawanna County's 2024 audit proved the 33% tax hike was necessary.

  32. 469

    We Need To Do Better, That's All I'm Saying

    Rob O'Donnell gives his strong thoughts on political ads and wishes candidates would focus more on themselves.

  33. 468

    Winners & Losers

    Rob O'Donnell talks about the city of Pittsburgh likely spending more money than they received for hosting the 2026 NFL Draft.

  34. 467

    Be Consistent & Pick a Side

    Rob O'Donnell gives his thoughts about President Trump trying to open the Strait of Hormuz and daring Iran to respond.

  35. 466

    He's Impressed Me More Than Any Other Secretary

    Rob O'Donnell and Bill from Pittston express their high regards for Marco Rubio recently and go over his chances to win the Presidency in 2028. O'Donnell feels confident in Rubio or Vice President Vance if either earn the Republican nominee.

  36. 465

    Tuesdays With Tommy Marquez

    19 year US Navy veteran Tommy Marquez speaks to Rob O'Donnell about more veterans recently enrolling in the VA's healthcare program.

  37. 464

    "We're Gonna Go After Them" Is Political Gotcha

    Rob O'Donnell is getting tired of both parties claiming they'll go after the other instead of stating their records and capabilities.

  38. 463

    What's The Benefit?

    Rob O'Donnell talks about LCCC hosting a talk with Senator Dave McCormick on energy regulations & data centers.

  39. 462

    This Is THE YEAR We Find Bigfoot!

    Rob O'Donnell talks about fears of Bigfoot being spotted in Ohio after locals reported eerie howls and enormous footprints.

  40. 461

    There's Plenty of Other Places To Go On Vacation

    Rob O'Donnell talks about a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic which killed three people.

  41. 460

    You're Just Mad Because of Who's In Office

    Rob O'Donnell talks about "petflation" and why it's pushing Americans into debt with their pets and why some are looking at President Trump to blame.

  42. 459

    You're Defending THIS?!

    Rob O'Donnell gives his strong thoughts on a New York City hospital mob that defended an illegal migrant with an alleged drug past.

  43. 458

    It's Been Going On For Nearly 50 Years

    Rob O'Donnell talks about Iran claiming to hit a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump plans to guide ships out.

  44. 457

    "Traitor"

    Rob O'Donnell began his show talking about Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman being labeled a "traitor" by the Monroe County Democratic Party yesterday.

  45. 456

    Remember The Name

    Rob O'Donnell talks about Peyton Manning's son Marshall being the #1 recruit for 2030.

  46. 455

    This Is The Way They Should Be

    Rob O'Donnell talks about actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson being pulled over for tinted windows but being extremely respectful and courteous to the police officer who pulled him over.

  47. 454

    Need To Be On Offense Instead of Defense

    Rob O'Donnell talks about suspected White House Correspondent Dinner shooter Cole Allen seen bolting through a metal detector.

  48. 453

    Do I Have A Case? Featuring Attorney Keith Figured

    Attorney Keith Figured fields questions submitted to Rob O'Donnell such as a widow whose vehicles were in the name of her husband including the loans and how the vehicle was tried to be repossessed.

  49. 452

    If You're Going To Be Mad, Be Mad at Everyone

    Rob O'Donnell responds to a texter criticizing Preside Trump for the 60 Day War Powers Act. O'Donnell responds reminding them that every president has done it.

  50. 451

    Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher With Rob O'Donnell

    Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher speaks to Rob O'Donnell about an undercover, behind the scenes investigation that began in 2025 that resulted in a kilo of cocaine, 179 grahams of crack cocaine, 2 pounds of marijuana, $35,000 in cash, 2 firearms and vehicles being seized.

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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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