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  • Dawn Profiles Bucks County Candidate Mike Murphy On Taxes, Addiction, And Healthcare Reform

    Dawn Profiles Bucks County Candidate Mike Murphy On Taxes, Addiction, And Healthcare Reform
    2026/10/16
    Dawn opens Friday reactivating the fallout around former US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, following a wild Facebook video and $1 million defamation lawsuit filed by radio broadcaster Eric Dieters. We break down Dieters' bizarre, Greek-mythology-infused rant where he labels Guilfoyle "Apate"—the goddess of deceit—claims she begged him to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill, and threatens to release a devastating 16-minute phone recording that he claims could rock the Trump administration. We pivot to breaking news out of Bend, Oregon, where a heroic Good Samaritan with a legal concealed carry permit stepped in to stop a 16-year-old gunman inside Silver Rail Elementary School. Dawn honors the courage of this unidentified community member who ran toward danger and neutralized the shooter within minutes, preventing further tragedy while saving countless young lives. Later in the show, Dawn welcomes Pennsylvania House District 144 candidate Mike Murphy for an in-studio Candidate Spotlight. We talk with the critical care nurse, cancer survivor, and father about his grassroots campaign knocking on over 11,000 doors, his personal battle fighting addiction within his family, and his plans to tackle state spending, soaring property taxes, energy fuel costs, and education reform in Bucks County.
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    55 分
  • Katie’s White House Debut, Philadelphia Cop Shooting, And Trump’s Midterm Promises

    Katie’s White House Debut, Philadelphia Cop Shooting, And Trump’s Midterm Promises
    2026/10/13
    Dawn opens the show reacting to the live podium debut of the new White House press secretary, examining how she handled her first press briefing in front of the White House press corps. Dawn and the crew break down the commentary surrounding the transition, the media reaction, and how President Trump continues to frame his administration’s communication style while out on the campaign trail. Dawn gets local with the latest breaking developments out of Southwest Philadelphia following a tragic police shooting that left 40-year-old Officer Shane Seibert dead and his partner critically wounded. We analyze the alarming reports emerging from court documents and eyewitnesses regarding the suspect's motives, while highlighting the continuous hazards facing law enforcement on local streets. Dawn also welcomes congressional candidate Aurora Susky to discuss running against incumbent Madeline Dean in Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District, focusing on immigration enforcement, public safety, and supporting local law enforcement. We close out by analyzing President Trump’s recent campaign stops in Ohio and Alaska. Dawn highlights Trump's pledge to revive Columbus Day celebrations for Italian Americans and outlines his proposed platform for the midterm elections—including the No Invasion of Our Country Act, ending no-cash bail, passing the Save America Act for mandatory voter ID, and protecting women’s sports.
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    55 分
  • Dawn And Larry Mendte Clash Over GOP Midterm Strategy, Trump's Media Row, And White House Diplomacy

    Dawn And Larry Mendte Clash Over GOP Midterm Strategy, Trump's Media Row, And White House Diplomacy
    2026/09/25
    We break down the stark contrast between strong economic indicators and historically weak consumer sentiment on The Dawn Stensland Show. Joined by economist Dr. Michael Bussler, Dawn analyzes how $4 gas, high energy prices driven by the ongoing Iran conflict, and mortgage rates hovering near 8% continue to crush household morale despite 5% third-quarter GDP projections and jobless claims near 50-year lows. The crew examines whether Iran is deliberately delaying peace negotiations until after the November elections, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights over one million private-sector jobs created alongside reductions in the federal workforce. Larry Mendte calls in to join Dawn in dissecting President Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy with Chinese President Xi Jinping in New York City, including talks on "super intelligence" AI, trade extensions, and the quiet return of panda diplomacy. The conversation turns fiery as Dawn and Larry debate Trump’s sudden White House meeting with Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani regarding the 180-acre Sunnyside Rail Yard housing project in Queens. Larry questions whether aligning with Mamdani so close to the midterms hurts Congressional Republicans, while Dawn defends Trump’s pragmatic, businessman-first approach to solving the regional housing crisis. Dawn and Larry debate the White House’s decision to pull credentials for news outlets like CNN, Politico, and MSNOW, and what the temporary judicial reinstatement means for press access. The show closes with breaking legal news from the Supreme Court, as the justices allow the Trump administration to move forward with its revamped SAVE federal voter eligibility database. Plus, Dom Giordano drops in to preview his upcoming coverage of local Philadelphia politics, regional election integrity battles, and the latest scandals unfolding in New Jersey state government.
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    56 分
  • Eagles Parking Price Shock, Sleeveless Courtroom Scandals, And Trump’s High-Stakes White House Summit

    Eagles Parking Price Shock, Sleeveless Courtroom Scandals, And Trump’s High-Stakes White House Summit
    2026/09/24
    Dawn opens with the latest outrage hitting local sports culture as Eagles tailgaters face sudden parking price hikes up to $300 and strict new parking rules right before the season starts. We react to fans forming unions to protect their traditions and break down how forcing tailgaters into assigned spots ruins the entire game-day experience. We also jump into the wild viral moment of a driver crashing through a supermarket store, along with the bizarre social media aftermath of a 32-year-old defense attorney getting called out by a judge over her sleeveless courtroom dress. Linda Kearns joins the studio to offer expert legal insight on courtroom decorum, highlighting why lawyers should focus on their legal arguments rather than chasing attention on social media. We discuss the boundaries of judicial discretion, funny stories of litigants showing up in outrageous outfits, and why broadcasting court spats on the internet usually backfires. State Senator Tracy Pennycuick also steps in during Suicide Prevention Month to discuss critical efforts targeting veteran mental health, combat stress, PTSD, and expanding support systems for first responders across Pennsylvania. We carry live coverage of President Donald Trump hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House for high-stakes talks on trade, artificial intelligence, and international relations. Dawn and Linda examine the optics of the high-profile summit, breaking down everything from seating arrangements and tie choices to the ongoing debate surrounding White House press pass revocations. Plus, we dive into the wild legal drama surrounding former Senator Kyrsten Sinema, her former bodyguard, and a $200,000 trail of property destruction.
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    57 分
  • Eagles Tailgate Parking Nightmare, Melania’s Big Stock Exchange Move, And Rich Zeoli’s Utah Closet Secret

    Eagles Tailgate Parking Nightmare, Melania’s Big Stock Exchange Move, And Rich Zeoli’s Utah Closet Secret
    2026/09/23
    Dawn opens the hour with the new restrictions and price hikes hitting Eagles fans tailgating at the Sports Complex, reacting to the city’s changes that have tailgaters dragging grills across parking lots. We dive into First Lady Melania Trump ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to launch her brand-new Imperia Network. Dawn breaks down Melania’s powerful message on women as the backbone of the economy, her global Fostering the Future initiative, and why the administration’s focus on private enterprise is making real waves. Rich Zeoli joins Dawn in the studio to swap stories from their eleven years working together on WPHT, including the time Rich had to broadcast a show from a Utah closet with a baby in his arms while interviewing Ivanka Trump. We react to Kamala Harris’s viral comments on media access, debate the political fallout of rising gas prices tied to the Iran situation, and share a laugh over Judge Judy’s fiery defense of American capitalism and traditional values. We get into local issues across the region, from the nor'easter coastal flood warnings hitting South Jersey and Delco to the debate over AI data centers popping up in New Jersey towns. Dawn also takes aim at the Shapiro administration’s state health code language changes regarding pregnancy, while previewing President Trump’s high-stakes greeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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    56 分
  • Essex County’s $671K Double Standard: Christian Fired While Muslim Exemption Was Rubber-Stamped

    Essex County’s $671K Double Standard: Christian Fired While Muslim Exemption Was Rubber-Stamped
    2026/09/28
    Dawn opens Monday with major local news out of Essex County, New Jersey, where a diverse jury handed down a unanimous $671,000 verdict to Teddy de Blasio, a Christian groundskeeper fired under former Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID vaccine mandate. Attorney John D. Coyle joins us to break down how county officials rubber-Stamped religious exemptions for Muslim workers while systematically denying Christian employees, hiding the double standard for years. Dawn ties this victory to local accountability, highlighting how Pennsylvania grass-roots pressure forced Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration to withdraw a 502-page IRRC proposal aimed at expanding state health control. Frank Scales of Surge Philly joins Dawn in studio to talk about keeping the conservative fight alive among the next generation. We react to his latest on-the-ground video outside the UN in New York City, where a pro-Palestine protester openly cheered for attacks on US military members. Frank and Dawn dive into how mainstream media spin and online "blackpill" doom-scrolling are used to disenfranchise young conservative voters ahead of the midterms, and why showing up in person is the key to countering fake news narratives. Ocean City resident Robin Schaefer checks in with the crew to give us an update on the Jersey Shore's nor’easter cleanup. We trace how Daisy the dog became a viral star after floating down flooded streets in a sage green kayak, while Robin details the massive beach erosion, 150-foot shoreline losses, and the ongoing fight to protect coastal waters from offshore wind turbine projects. Plus, we look at Vivek Ramaswamy confronting media pushback on CNN and mourn the passing of legendary Philadelphia Phillies executive Bill Giles.
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  • Trump Launches America.gov AI Assistant As Dawn Tackles VA Reforms And Local Crime

    Trump Launches America.gov AI Assistant As Dawn Tackles VA Reforms And Local Crime
    2026/09/29
    Dawn Stensland opens the show with the real-time launch of America.gov, a brand-new federal website featuring an AI assistant designed to help citizens navigate government services, cut red tape, and combat online fraud. Dawn breaks down how the streamlined portal could drastically shorten VA benefit wait times for veterans, sharing personal memories of her grandfather, a Purple Heart recipient who survived Iwo Jima. The crew reacts to audio of President Trump presenting the initiative alongside administration officials and tech leaders, highlighting efforts under Vice President Vance that uncovered over $260 billion in federal fraud. Dawn turns to regional politics and safety concerns, addressing recent vandalism targeting Senator Susan Collins’ office in Maine and calling out double standards in media coverage surrounding political vitriol against female leaders. Dawn also addresses ongoing issues in Bucks County school districts following unruly youth crowds at local football games, emphasizing that lenient policies and a lack of support for police directly contribute to repeated teenage vandalism and suburban disorder. Later in the program, Congressman Ryan McKenzie joins Dawn to discuss the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, designed to ensure massive data centers cover their fair share of local energy and water infrastructure costs. Congressman McKenzie details the impact of state fast-track permitting, pushes for parents' rights to prevent foreign political indoctrination in local classrooms, and directly calls out opponent Bob Brooks for dodging debates and refusing to answer tough financial questions ahead of upcoming mail-in voting.
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    53 分