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The Dom Giordano Program (WPHT 1210)

The Dom Giordano Program is a right-leaning political show that critically examines Democratic figures and culture war issues, with a focus on Pennsylvania politics.

501
Episodes transcribed
Jan 2026Aug 2026 covered
498
Episodes analyzed
4,106 tone reads — one per figure per episode
Attack-heavy
Knifes Shapiro

What This Tone Is Based On

The tone scores on this page come from analyzing how this show covers each political figure it mentions. Below is the breakdown of how many of those reads were positive, neutral, or negative.

Positive76419%
Neutral1,43335%
Negative1,90946%

Net media tone Negative across 4,106 figure-in-episode tone reads (not audience/impressions).

How The Dom Giordano Program (WPHT 1210) Differs from Other Shows

Compared to 186 outlets · Sep 2025–Aug 2026

This show's average tone sits near the field, but its coverage is far more split by figure. It rates Samuel Alito +0.42 above the media average on the figures it favors and Josh Shapiro -0.43 below it on the ones it criticizes — a 0.85-point gap between its most favorable and most critical coverage that a typical outlet doesn't show.

How its coverage of these figures differs from other shows
  • Josh Shapiro-0.43more critical vs. other shows
    Show -0.40Other shows +0.03
    318 eps
  • Samuel Alito+0.42more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.42Other shows -0.01
    37 eps
  • James Talarico-0.41more critical vs. other shows
    Show -0.50Other shows -0.09
    21 eps
  • Brian Kilmeade+0.38more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.43Other shows +0.05
    11 eps
  • Mikie Sherrill-0.38more critical vs. other shows
    Show -0.41Other shows -0.03
    160 eps
  • Zohran Mamdani-0.37more critical vs. other shows
    Show -0.44Other shows -0.07
    168 eps
  • Amy Coney Barrett-0.37more critical vs. other shows
    Show↓↓ -0.39Other shows -0.02
    26 eps
  • Ketanji Brown Jackson-0.36more critical vs. other shows
    Show -0.60Other shows↓↓ -0.24
    20 eps
  • Candace Owens-0.36more critical vs. other shows
    Show -0.68Other shows↓↓ -0.32
    19 eps
  • Thom Tillis-0.36more critical vs. other shows
    Show -0.46Other shows -0.10
    10 eps

Delta = this show's tone toward the figure minus the average across all 186 other tracked outlets that covered them ≥3 times, Sep 2025–Aug 2026.
Positive = friendlier here; negative = harsher.

Editorial Identity

The editorial fingerprint of this right-leaning politics show — who it elevates, who it goes after, and where it breaks from the pack.

The Dom Giordano Program is a right-leaning political talk show that heavily critiques Democratic figures and policies, particularly those related to culture wars and social issues. The show often focuses on Pennsylvania politics, with Governor Josh Shapiro being a frequent subject of criticism. The program's framing is predominantly policy-driven, though it also delves into character and competence evaluations of political figures.

Who it champions

The show tends to defend figures like Samuel Alito and Todd Blanche, presenting them more favorably than the broader media landscape. It also shows a relatively neutral stance towards Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marco Rubio, indicating a willingness to engage with figures across the political spectrum when they align with the show's interests.

Who it targets

The program is notably critical of Democratic figures such as Josh Shapiro, Mikie Sherrill, and Gavin Newsom, often scrutinizing their character and political actions. It also covers culture war and social issues with a critical tone, reflecting a broader skepticism towards progressive policies. Figures like Thom Tillis and Amy Coney Barrett are covered more harshly compared to the media average, indicating a particular focus on critiquing certain Republican figures as well.

How it differs from the consensus

The Dom Giordano Program stands out for its intense focus on culture war and social issues, covering these topics significantly more than the average media outlet. It also has a distinct approach to figures like Samuel Alito and Todd Blanche, whom it portrays more favorably than other media, highlighting its unique editorial stance within the conservative media landscape.

497 episodes · 130 figures · Jan 21, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 · updated Aug 20, 2026

Who The Dom Giordano Program (WPHT 1210) boosts and attacks

Tracked figures split by this show's average tone toward them, each with the clips behind the call — tap a quote to jump to the audio.

The Dom Giordano Program (WPHT 1210) is a reliable ally to Tom Homan, Mike Johnson, Marco Rubio; its prime targets are Josh Shapiro, Zohran Mamdani, Mikie Sherrill.

Boosted · 4
Attacked · 9
+3 more
Mixed / neutral · 2

Coverage Volume

Transcribed episodes per week — last 26 weeks

Sentiment Trajectory

Average weekly tone toward figures — green favorable, red critical

Show organizations & places →
Organizations
Talk Radio474
WPHT359
Senate302
ICE257
WPHD247
Fox News238
House of Representatives223
Democratic Party195
Places
Philadelphia473
United States464
New York343
Jersey288
South Philly240
Bucks County216
White House199

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