Chris Stigall

Sharyl Attkisson Revelation

On May 25, 2013 Stigall conducted an interview with Sharyl Attkisson and inquired about if she suspected her computer of being hacked as a part of the 2013 Department of Justice investigations of reporters. Sharyl responded that her personal and work computers had been compromised and were under investigation. She responded, "I think there could be some relationship between these types of things and what happened to me," adding that "something suspicious had been happening since." Stigall then had a media clash with Erik Wemple from The Washington Post. Prior to the release of Attkisson's book, Wemple had criticized her for "ladling out hints and half-assertions about the violations of her computers, as she was apparently holding back details that could assist the public in determining just who was responsible for them." Her 2014 book, Stonewalled, chronicled her on-air exchange with Stigall and revealed that it was an unexpected encounter for her that became a national news story.

Charitable Work

Raised in the United Methodist Church, Chris serves his church regularly as a Sunday school teacher, worship liturgist, and performer/master of ceremonies for church holidays and special events. In 2013, Chris emceed a sold out event featuring columnist, commentator, and author Mitch Albom. Proceeds for the evening were donated to a community outreach effort in Downingtown, Pennsylvania dubbed “The Well.” Both on air and off, Chris has volunteered time and energy to numerous charitable endeavors close to his heart. He has been especially active in charities that endeavor to assist women and children struggling to transition out of poverty, joblessness, or illness. Two favorites include Hilltop Transitional Housing in Kansas City, Missouri and Bridge of Hope in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Through his work at CBS Radio in Philadelphia, Chris has partnered to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia and Delaware. Serving as a committee member of their annual golf tournament, Chris helped raise record setting money for RMH-Delaware. Through long-term partnership with the Pennsylvania SPCA and the Piazza Auto Group, Chris and his audience have found homes for over 100 shelter animals through his weekly on-air commitment known as “The Piazza Pet of the Week.”

Philadelphia’s USO chapter known as Liberty USO has partnered with Chris and the Philadelphia Phillies to surprise deserving military service members annually with a trip to Phillies Fantasy Camp in Clearwater, Florida. Chris also serves as a member of Neumann University’s Advisory Board for Communication Media Arts.

Controversy

In 2009 while filling in for Lou Dobbs on his nationally syndicated radio show, Stigall received national attention for his comments about President Barack Obama's address to school children. The New York Times quoted Stigall and helped create more controversy for the talk show host.

In March 2011, Stigall became heavily involved in the Delaware County priest trial. Stigall thought The Philadelphia Inquirer was heavily biased in its coverage and one priest and his lawyer declared their innocence on Stigall's morning talk show.