The True Philadelphia Podcast with Matt O'Donnell

Asa Khalif, who now heads Coalition for Black Lives, talks about how his aggressive and sometimes profane behavior has caused him to get arrested (several times) and created discomfort even amongst other Black Lives Matter supporters. You will recognize Khalif for his protests after the controversial arrests at a Center City Starbucks. He also discusses being raised by a white father, how racism persists in an American society that obsesses over black culture, whether he is anti-police and if black-on-black crime is a more important issue than police aggression. Music provided by A Pregnant Light.

Matt hangs with Van Halen tribute band Romeo Delight, which has been playing in the Philadelphia area for a decade now. Members Buddy Blanchard, Mike Beck, Ron Jones and Joby Parendier talk about their roles as David, Eddie, Alex and Michael, why they formed, their favorite VH albums and songs... And then Matt jams one of his favorite Van Halen songs with Romeo Delight. Recorded at Junction Music in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Watch Matt's performance with Romeo Delight on facebook.com/mattodonnelltv or twitter.com/matt_odonnell

Matt hangs with Van Halen tribute band Romeo Delight, which has been playing in the Philadelphia area for a decade now. Members Buddy Blanchard, Mike Beck, Ron Jones and Joby Parendier talk about their roles as David, Eddie, Alex and Michael, why they formed, their favorite VH albums and songs... And then Matt jams one of his favorite Van Halen songs with Romeo Delight. Recorded at Junction Music in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Watch Matt's performance with Romeo Delight on facebook.com/mattodonnelltv or twitter.com/matt_odonnell

Matt hangs with Van Halen tribute band Romeo Delight, which has been playing in the Philadelphia area for a decade now. Members Buddy Blanchard, Mike Beck, Ron Jones and Joby Parendier talk about their roles as David, Eddie, Alex and Michael, why they formed, their favorite VH albums and songs... And then Matt jams one of his favorite Van Halen songs with Romeo Delight. Recorded at Junction Music in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Watch Matt's performance with Romeo Delight on facebook.com/mattodonnelltv or twitter.com/matt_odonnell

Matt hangs with Van Halen tribute band Romeo Delight, which has been playing in the Philadelphia area for a decade now. Members Buddy Blanchard, Mike Beck, Ron Jones and Joby Parendier talk about their roles as David, Eddie, Alex and Michael, why they formed, their favorite VH albums and songs... And then Matt jams one of his favorite Van Halen songs with Romeo Delight. Recorded at Junction Music in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Watch Matt's performance with Romeo Delight on facebook.com/mattodonnelltv or twitter.com/matt_odonnell

Matt hangs with Van Halen tribute band Romeo Delight, which has been playing in the Philadelphia area for a decade now. Members Buddy Blanchard, Mike Beck, Ron Jones and Joby Parendier talk about their roles as David, Eddie, Alex and Michael, why they formed, their favorite VH albums and songs... And then Matt jams one of his favorite Van Halen songs with Romeo Delight. Recorded at Junction Music in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Watch Matt's performance with Romeo Delight on facebook.com/mattodonnelltv or twitter.com/matt_odonnell

Michael Chitwood, who leads the Upper Darby Police Department, talks to Matt O'Donnell about the heartbreaking incident that convinced him to temporarily stop carrying a gun on the job, plus Black Lives Matter, "emotional intelligence" in policing, the opioid epidemic, Ira Einhorn, the Ferguson Effect, school shootings, and of course the Clint Eastwood movies that inspired his nickname. A wide-ranging interview.

Michael Chitwood, who leads the Upper Darby Police Department, talks to Matt O'Donnell about the heartbreaking incident that convinced him to temporarily stop carrying a gun on the job, plus Black Lives Matter, "emotional intelligence" in policing, the opioid epidemic, Ira Einhorn, the Ferguson Effect, school shootings, and of course the Clint Eastwood movies that inspired his nickname. A wide-ranging interview.

Michael Chitwood, who leads the Upper Darby Police Department, talks to Matt O'Donnell about the heartbreaking incident that convinced him to temporarily stop carrying a gun on the job, plus Black Lives Matter, "emotional intelligence" in policing, the opioid epidemic, Ira Einhorn, the Ferguson Effect, school shootings, and of course the Clint Eastwood movies that inspired his nickname. A wide-ranging interview.

Michael Chitwood, who leads the Upper Darby Police Department, talks to Matt O'Donnell about the heartbreaking incident that convinced him to temporarily stop carrying a gun on the job, plus Black Lives Matter, "emotional intelligence" in policing, the opioid epidemic, Ira Einhorn, the Ferguson Effect, school shootings, and of course the Clint Eastwood movies that inspired his nickname. A wide-ranging interview.

Michael Chitwood, who leads the Upper Darby Police Department, talks to Matt O'Donnell about the heartbreaking incident that convinced him to temporarily stop carrying a gun on the job, plus Black Lives Matter, "emotional intelligence" in policing, the opioid epidemic, Ira Einhorn, the Ferguson Effect, school shootings, and of course the Clint Eastwood movies that inspired his nickname. A wide-ranging interview.

As this huge data-sharing scandal plays out at the social network, Matt talks to Professor Geoffrey Baym, head of Temple University's School of Media and Communications. Issues discussed: are we better off without Facebook, Twitter, etc? Are we as users being responsible enough? What would happen if social networks existed during the 9/11 attacks? And is reality fracturing before our eyes?

As this huge data-sharing scandal plays out at the social network, Matt talks to Professor Geoffrey Baym, head of Temple University's School of Media and Communications. Issues discussed: are we better off without Facebook, Twitter, etc? Are we as users being responsible enough? What would happen if social networks existed during the 9/11 attacks? And is reality fracturing before our eyes?

As this huge data-sharing scandal plays out at the social network, Matt talks to Professor Geoffrey Baym, head of Temple University's School of Media and Communications. Issues discussed: are we better off without Facebook, Twitter, etc? Are we as users being responsible enough? What would happen if social networks existed during the 9/11 attacks? And is reality fracturing before our eyes?

As this huge data-sharing scandal plays out at the social network, Matt talks to Professor Geoffrey Baym, head of Temple University's School of Media and Communications. Issues discussed: are we better off without Facebook, Twitter, etc? Are we as users being responsible enough? What would happen if social networks existed during the 9/11 attacks? And is reality fracturing before our eyes?