TJ Fitzgerald & Dwayne McDavitt With Rob O'Donnell
TJ Fitzgerald from NEPA Republicans and Dwayne McDavitt from Bikers for Trump spoke to Rob O'Donnell yesterday in West Pittston before Vice President JD Vance took the stage.
Jul 17, 2025•10 min
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.
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Your Own Budget Is In Stalemate & You're Doing NOTHING!!!
Rob O'Donnell calls out Governor Josh Shapiro for not understanding why Vice President JD Vance was in West Pittston touting the Big Beautiful Bill. O'Donnell responds by criticizing the governor who has still not completed the state budget.
Jul 16, 2025•35 min
PA State Representative Jamie Walsh With Rob O'Donnell
Rob O'Donnell spoke to PA State Representative Jamie Walsh before Vice President JD Vance's appearance in West Pittston. Walsh also provides an update on the budget that still hasn't been finished.
Jul 16, 2025•8 min
That's Incredible How Many Jobs This Can Bring!
Rob O'Donnell talks about some of the Pennsylvania energy investments and how many jobs it would bring to the Allentown area.
Jul 16, 2025•31 min
She's The One Who Negotiated This
Rob O'Donnell returns from Vice President JD Vance's speech and talks about some local topics including the latest regarding Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti and parking fiascos.
Jul 16, 2025•37 min
Vice President JD Vance @ Don's Machine Shop In West Pittston
Rob O'Donnell replayed Vice President JD Vance's speech from earlier today at Don's Machine Shop in West Pittston. The audio is courtesy of WNEP.
Jul 16, 2025•22 min
Let's Celebrate & Grasp This
After attending Vice President JD Vance's speech at Don's Machine Shop in West Pittston, Rob O'Donnell encourages listeners to put the politics aside and think of the benefits Vance mentioned in his speech.
Jul 16, 2025•8 min
Don't Bring Your Nonsense Here!
Rob O'Donnell begins the final hour of his show discussing assimilation with Frank who also is a New York native that moved to Northeast Pennsylvania.
Jul 15, 2025•35 min
Imagine That...California
Rob O'Donnell is not surprised that a California professor was arrested for allegedly tossing tear gas at ICE agents during a raid on a cannabis farm.
Jul 15, 2025•31 min
Why? Cheaper Labor
Rob O'Donnell talks about the US imposing a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production.
Jul 15, 2025•29 min
Please Run!!!
Rob O'Donnell runs through the list of potential Democrat candidates for the 2028 election.
Jul 15, 2025•4 min
I Don't Like Debt
Rob O'Donnell talks about a new tax break for auto loans that could save some buyers thousands of dollars.
Jul 15, 2025•12 min
It's Not All Sunshine & Rainbows
Rob O'Donnell began his show discussing the Scranton City Council planning to hold another forum on parking debt refinancing.
Jul 15, 2025•16 min
Doesn't Say Illegal or Legal...Just Immigrants Rights
Rob O'Donnell talks about a local coalition organized for immigrants' rights.
Jul 14, 2025•32 min
Welcome Back!
Rob O'Donnell welcomes his producer Jake Heller back after having to leave work early on Friday.
Jul 14, 2025•27 min
A Cause Near & Dear To The Heart
Rob O'Donnell remembers all of the steps taken for the bill to get passed in his daughter's name due to her struggles with diabetes.
Jul 14, 2025•33 min
Proof & Purpose
Rob O'Donnell talks about a child predator being among more than 300 arrested during an ICE raid on a California cannabis farm.
Jul 14, 2025•13 min
If You're Here Illegally, You're Here Illegally
Rob O'Donnell talks about Kristi Noem clashing on NBC with anchor Kristen Welker over "inhumane conditions" at Alligator Alcatraz.
Jul 14, 2025•11 min
A Special Anniversary For Rob
It took 9 years to become law, but you now have EpiPen and diabetes care in Pennsylvania schools because 18 years ago Rob O'Donnell went to Harrisburg and walked PA Senate minority leader Senator Bob Mellow (D) into Senate Majority Whip Jane Orie’s (R) Office and said he was not going away until we make our schools safe for all children. O'Donnell and his daughter testified before the House and Senate Education Committees and he took on the Teachers Union and PA Department of health and won.
Jul 14, 2025•13 min
Fascinating & Scary
Rob O'Donnell talks about a rock band with more than 1 million Spotify listeners revealing they're entirely AI-generated.
Jul 10, 2025•35 min
What Took So Long?!
Rob O'Donnell talks about the Secret Service suspending six agents who were assigned to protect Donald Trump at his Butler rally last year when an assassination attempt on his life took place.
Jul 10, 2025•6 min
Glad Someone's Read The Book!!!
Rob O'Donnell talks about the new book that sheds light on Kamala Harris picking Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro to be her running mate.
Jul 10, 2025•33 min
Would This Be A Valuable Asset? Sure
Rob O'Donnell talks about the push that has been made by a developer looking to build 30+ data centers in North Pocono.
Jul 10, 2025•37 min
If Harris Picked Shapiro They Could've Flipped PA & The Election
Rob O'Donnell takes a deep dive into the book that gave details about Kamala Harris' decision to pick Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro. O'Donnell feels this decision could've possibly swayed a different outcome in the 2024 election.
Jul 10, 2025•12 min
Take It With A Grain of Salt
Rob O'Donnell provides an update on the Scranton-New York rail service and why he's having a hard time taking it seriously.
Jul 10, 2025•7 min
Who Cares If China Is Pissed Off?
Rob O'Donnell has no sympathy for China after a spy of theirs was recently arrested after stealing COVID research at a Texas university.
Jul 09, 2025•35 min
Remember This Specific Timeline
Rob O'Donnell talks about a Chinese spy being arrested on COVID research theft charges stemming from February 2020, one month before the COVID 19 pandemic crippled the world and the United States.
Jul 09, 2025•13 min
Government In A Nutshell
Rob O'Donnell is not surprised one bit by California Governor Gavin Newsom's $101 million plan to build Palisades low-income housing.
Jul 09, 2025•33 min
Can't Say I Didn't Warn You
Rob O'Donnell talks about California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiling a plan to Palisades low-income housing.
Jul 09, 2025•12 min
Pay It Forward
Rob O'Donnell sheds light on a local bank donating water and snacks to a local fire department and encourages children and adults to follow suit.
Jul 09, 2025•37 min
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