On today's episode of FEEDBACK, we cover the Pennsylvania House's vote on year-round daylight savings time, a possible Social Security boost for retirees, Reading's proposed crackdown on excessive noise, new crime statistics from Pottstown, and two major developments involving ICE. Listen in for a thoughtful discussion and local perspective on today's top headlines.

Welcome back to FEEDBACK here on 830WEEU, where Bill Saunders will be opur interim host! Today was full of welcoming messages from guests as we covered some local news throughout Berks & Beyond.

Our guest is Dr. Charles Barbera, President and CEO of Reading Hospital. What is remarkable about Dr. Barbera is that even as President and CEO, he still puts on scrubs and works in the Emergency Department. He spends time walking with employees one-on-one, works alongside different departments throughout the hospital and believes that leadership begins with understanding the people you serve. This is an episode about how a leader chooses to lead, leading from the front lines.

This episode we are joined by two women whose friendship, shared passion, and willingness to embrace a new chapter led them to create Rockland Roots Native Pant Nursery. Jessica Smith, owner and Allyson Coffin, co-owner of Rockland Roots remind us that while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can choose how we respond. Sometimes life plants us exactly where we are meant to grow.

Every community has moments that bring people together. Sometimes it’s a parade, a celebration or an historic event that reminds us where we have been and perhaps where we are going. This year’s Independence Day celebrations gave Berks County, PA several of those moments. Derek Harris, Economic Development Coordinator, Berks and Alex Roche, Director of Advocacy, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance join this episode of Real Life to talk about economic impact and business impact these events make and why they matter.

Carmen Bloom is an attorney, a mother, Mrs. East Coast International 2026 and an ambassador for Red Sneakers for Oakley. She is using her voice to educate families and communities about severe food allergies and anaphylaxis. When Carmen’s son was one year old when he experienced and went into anaphylaxis and ended up in the ER. She discovered that her son suffered from severe food allergies. She turned her fear into purpose and advocacy.