The Dawn Stensland Show

Dawn opens the morning taking on the complicit media narrative around President Donald Trump's economic strategy against Iran. We break down Treasury Secretary Scott Besson's announcement of Operation Economic Outcast, an economic onslaught designed to sever Tehran's financial lifelines alongside the military. Dawn calls out reporters for ignoring falling oil prices and refusing to acknowledge the administration's stated mission to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat. We also highlight Trump's direct warning on Truth Social regarding naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside his sharp commentary on Canadian trade practices and tariffs. Investigative journalist Meg Brock joins the conversation to detail her latest report on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. We react to the administration's proposed Department of Health regulations regarding communicable diseases, which Meg argues serve as a backhanded attempt to bypass the constitutional limits placed on executive emergency powers in 2021. Dawn and Meg dissect how these proposed rules expand state authority into schools and non-infectious conditions, creating serious concerns for parental rights and government overreach across the Commonwealth. Dawn addresses growing concerns surrounding public health messaging, fear tactics, and state power. Pro-life advocate Mark Houck joins the show to discuss New Jersey Representative Mikie Sherrill, face-act style legislation, and state-level restrictions targeting peaceful prayer outside clinics. The crew closes the show reacting to recent headlines involving surrogate contract battles, parental rights in medical decisions, and viral culture debates, urging everyday Americans to stand firm, stay vigilant, and demand accountability from elected officials.

Dawn opens Monday celebrating her return to the show after a summer getaway to Strathmere and North Carolina, recapping all the fun, food, and family moments before diving headfirst into major local and national headlines. We break down local public safety concerns, including Philadelphia's back-to-school rush, center-city robbery investigations, and a harrowing incident in Georgia where a police officer was dragged over a hundred yards during a Walmart call. The crew also examines law enforcement's implementation of non-lethal shock gloves for ICE officers, debating their practical use, safety benefits, and the mainstream media's ongoing obsession with police gear. Donald Trump's latest news, interest rate updates, and the massive Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. held along the National Mall. We discuss Melania Trump's featured role at the event to highlight her "Fostering the Future" initiative, providing educational scholarships for young adults aging out of the foster care system. The conversation turns to local heroes as we celebrate Westchester youth athletes going national and preview an upcoming sit-down with Mark Houck regarding religious freedom regulations outside New Jersey medical facilities. Surge Media's Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis join the program for their weekly segment, recounting their wild recent field adventures. Frank details his experience monologuing while launch-tested on a 250-foot slingshot ride at Morey's Piers in Wildwood alongside Ian's dad, Kirk. The guys then dive into their coverage of the Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride, breaking down the public reaction, safety concerns, and why they brought their trademark humor—and a pitch for "Republican Shorts"—to the streets of Philly. Finally, Mary Walter steps in for Dom Giordano to preview her upcoming show on foreign policy progress, young adults' economic perspectives, and high-profile international news.

We kick off the show taking on the high bar of defamation law and First Amendment protections with top legal expert Steve Klein. We unpack high-profile actual malice cases, including Judge Judy's headline-grabbing lawsuit against a tabloid after a case of misidentification and the dismissal of a defamation suit filed by Trump's media company against The Washington Post. Why these cases rarely make it to a jury and how Trump-appointed judges are navigating the steep legal standard required to hold media outlets accountable. We get into local issues impacting our communities, tackling the widespread hysteria surrounding data centers popping up across Pennsylvania. We examine the actual numbers behind water usage and noise concerns, comparing data center operations to everyday facilities like golf courses and local farms, The importance of digging past misleading headlines before rushing to judgment or marching down Broad Street over new local developments. The realities of prenuptial agreements, exposing the financial pitfalls that happen when couples fail to protect their personal assets. Taking a look at high-profile cautionary tales, we discuss why open financial conversations prior to marriage are critical for protecting family savings, property, and long-term security. Plus, the crew reacts to Dom Giordano's take on the local political landscape and the battle over tech infrastructure in our backyard.

Linda Kearns fills in for Dawn Stensland on The Dawn Stensland Show with an episode packed with media commentary, movie absurdity, and deep-dive legal analysis. The crew opens up with local radio producer banter, pizza oven debates, summer cooking secrets, and the utter ridiculousness of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's high-priced lifestyle products. Rich Zeoli joins the desk for his signature pop culture quiz segment, taking on superhero movie descriptions, mocking terrible Hollywood film premises like the upcoming sperm whale survival drama, and breaking down why movie theaters are still vital despite mindless blockbuster recycling. We take a look at the bizarre side of boardwalk entertainment with a discussion on how arcade claw machines are manufactured to lose and why new regulations are forcing game makers to give players a realistic chance to win. The crew also touches on real-world city policy concerns, including public backlash against proposed government-run grocery stores in New York City that threaten to drive small family-owned corner markets completely out of business.

Linda Kearns fills in for Dawn Stensland on The Dawn Show, opening with local broadcast humor, station personalities, and an inside look at WPHT operations. The crew reacts to the inaugural IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., celebrating America's 250th anniversary, along with the deep-rooted traditions of motorsport history. Dawn's perspective carries through a breakdown of regional sports culture, local music nostalgia, and the evolving radio landscape across Philadelphia. We dive into the strategic realities of upcoming midterm elections, detailing historical seat turnover for incumbent presidential parties and the critical focus needed on local races. Linda breaks down Pennsylvania's mail-in voting mechanics, early voting opportunities, and why voter turnout at the municipal level shapes everyday life. Callers weigh in with first-hand experiences from Delaware polling locations, sparking a defense of election decentralization, voter roll maintenance, and community poll watching. Philly hip-hop blues icon G-Love calls in live from his tour bus in Michigan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his hit album Lemonade. We discuss the grind of independent touring, the Outermost Roots and Blues Festival in Cape Cod, and memories of Philadelphia's street performance scene that shaped his signature sound. The hour wraps with stories of Dave Matthews, Jimmy Buffett, and a passionate breakdown of what makes authentic Philadelphia cheese steaks and local culture truly unique.

We open the show with a look at the political landscape, diving into a Wall Street Journal piece highlighting how a growing number of young conservatives show support for government-run grocery stores and democratic socialist ideas. Linda Kearns and Andrew discuss how economic pressures—from housing unaffordability to rising living costs—are pushing younger generations across both sides of the aisle to reconsider government involvement. The crew reacts to these shifting attitudes, challenging the notion of total government reliance while reflecting on personal finance habits, student loans, and how economic realities compare to past generations. Don Palmer from the Heritage Foundation joins us to unpack critical issues surrounding election integrity, federal mandates, and voting procedures. We explore the transition of leadership at the Election Assistance Commission, the deployment of electronic poll books to reduce human error, and the operational strains facing the United States Postal Service when processing mail-in ballots. Dawn Palmer breaks down the nuances of uniform ballot tracking and addresses the ongoing friction surrounding ballot drop boxes across different counties. We turn to the high-stakes legal debate over voter registration laws, focusing on the proposed SAVE Act and the legacy of the National Voter Registration Act (Motor Voter). Linda and Don debate the constitutional balance between state administration and federal oversight, tackling proof-of-citizenship requirements, driver's license agency practices, and voter documentation rules. To round out the hour, we field caller perspectives on federal photo identification options, touch on local Philly pop culture, and look ahead to upcoming show guests.

We open today with Linda Kearns stepping in for Dawn Stensland as Dawn enjoys a well-deserved break with her family. We dive right into historical milestones, reflecting on the 49th anniversary of Elvis Presley's funeral and recounting the public viewing at Graceland, the massive procession through Memphis, and the lasting cultural legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. We also react to listener calls regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci, examining the legal complexities surrounding potential presidential pardons and debating whether pursuing prosecution makes sense as the midterms approach. We bring on independent journalists Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis from Surge Philly to break down what is happening on the ground at political demonstrations across the East Coast. The crew reacts to their firsthand accounts covering radical left-wing protests in Washington, D.C., where activists gathered to demonstrate against the one-year National Guard deployment. We discuss how crime rates and homicides dropped significantly following the deployment, while highlighting how extreme anti-American rhetoric and fringe political movements continue to surface at these demonstrations. We press Frank and Ian on the underlying causes of youth radicalization, exploring how economic pressure, a lack of community, and broken family structures drive young people toward socialist ideologies. To end the conversation on a lighter note, we put our guests through a fifth-grade trivia quiz covering basic American history and science, proving just how important real civic education is today. We wrap up the show looking ahead to the Phillies' playoff chances before handing off the microphone to the Dean of Talk Radio, Dom Giordano.

Guest host Linda Kearns fills in for Dawn Stensland and opens Monday with producer Andrew Tar, reacting to morning show host Nick Kayal's wild confession about skipping hand washing at the station. We honor the 49th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, discussing his massive cultural legacy, his family's fight to secure his estate, and Andrew's own wedding anniversary connection to the King of Rock and Roll. Plus, we check in on the severe tropical weather impacting Hawaii and look ahead to a full lineup of special guests coming up this week on The Dawn Show. We welcome Joe DeFeliz, Regional Administrator and Assistant Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Joe breaks down HUD's new Opportunity Zones 2.0 initiative, explaining how the program incentivizes private capital to revitalize rural and distressed communities without relying on government handouts. He reflects on his travels through rural Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New Jersey, and we pivot to talk local Philadelphia favorites—from the evolving city cheesesteak scene to massive expectations for the Phillies, Eagles, Sixers, and Flyers. Linda dives deep into election data to set the record straight on the widely hyped Amish vote in Pennsylvania from the 2024 election. Using data from Elizabethtown College, we examine the real numbers behind registration and turnout in Lancaster County to demonstrate why voters need to be critical consumers of social media claims. We wrap up by reminding listeners how to find the station's weekend programming on the Odyssey platform and getting ready to pass the mic over for Dom Time.

Dawn Stensland Show guest hosts Matt Rooney and Producer Dan Borowski dive into the major national and local battles dominating the headlines. We examine the aggressive legal pushback as New Jersey's Attorney General joins 21 other states to sue the Department of Transportation, blocking federal attempts to access commercial driver's license records and audit illegal alien truck drivers. The crew reacts to Vice President JD Vance and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. releasing a explosive 64-page report targeting pediatric gender programs, and we break down President Trump's expanding push to crack down on sanctuary cities like Philadelphia and San Francisco. We also examine a viral, high-stakes surrogacy dispute taking center stage across the country. An Alaskan surrogate mother fled to Texas to protect an unborn child diagnosed with a severe congenital heart defect after the California intended parents demanded a pregnancy termination. The crew dives into Attorney General Ken Paxton's intervention under Texas law, the ethical dilemmas around surrogacy contracts, and the broader debate surrounding late-term abortion bills recently signed in states like Massachusetts. Rounding out the broadcast, we break down local headlines, viral culture, and listener calls from across the region. We untangle the mystery behind dozens of dead juvenile dogfish washing up on Sea Isle City beaches, react to viral moments like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's awkward dance video, and review new public school phone-locking security policies. Plus, Producer Dan reveals his brief background cameo in Netflix's comedy series Tires, and we tackle the ongoing battle over voter roll integrity in New Jersey.

We dive headfirst into the growing battle between far-left progressives and common-sense conservatism across New Jersey and the nation. Fill-in host Dan Borowski and Save Jersey's Matt Rooney break down the emerging threat of Democratic Socialists infiltrating local elections, comparing them to spring bugs popping out of the drywall. We react to classic debater footage of the late Charlie Kirk systematically dismantling Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, exposing the deep hypocrisy of rich socialists who preach wealth redistribution while living in multi-million dollar L.A. mansions. We shift focus directly to election integrity and the ongoing fallout over non-citizens on New Jersey voter rolls. With Assemblyman Bob Auth finding green card holders actively registered to vote despite claims of a limited system "glitch" from Mikey Sherrill, we question how deep the voter fraud pipeline actually runs. Plus, we highlight the outrageous criminal charges against Lumberton committee woman Gina LaPlaca over fake primary petition signatures, proving what happens when a one-party state operates without accountability. Finally, we celebrate real American work ethic and patriotism that counteracts the socialist mindset. From a 19-year-old making six figures running his own pressure-washing business to an inspiring viral video of an Amazon driver taking time out of her route to unfurl and salute a tangled American flag, we share the uplifting moments that prove the American Dream is still alive. We wrap up with local shore talk, classic 1980s Pizza Hut nostalgia, and why Republicans must offer bold, colorful solutions to save the region.

We kick off The Dawn Stensland Show as Producer Dan and Matt Rooney take over the mics to expose a horrifying death investigation in Olney where Philadelphia police discovered hard drives containing footage of missing women Marybeth Fressis and Gabrielle Amarando inside the home of Eugene Horsch. We examine how Dawn broke this story weeks before major outlets, then jump into a disturbing string of public exposure incidents targeting Delaware County Dollar Tree stores that led to an arrest warrant for Jet La Rose. We also react to homeowners losing control of their thermostats when power companies lock air conditioning units during grid stress. Mechanic Steve Packer joins the show to share the most shocking items ever discovered in customer vehicles, from abandoned loaded handguns to gross trunk surprises

Dawn Stensland opens the show breaking down major national and local news, starting with PA Attorney General Dave Sunday's lawsuit targeting TikTok's addictive algorithms. The crew reacts to the shocking Cheltenham School Board meeting addressing severe hazing allegations within the high school football program that resulted in fired coaches and a canceled season. Dawn also dives into the Wisconsin primary results, where moderate voters rejected the far-left candidate, signaling a major shift in the Democratic party. Sophia Laurie, host of the This Is a Woman podcast, joins Dawn to discuss the ongoing fight to preserve biological women's sports and defend female spaces nationwide. Laurie highlights her upcoming Bucks County event featuring Reverend Rob McCoy, pastor to the late Charlie Kirk, calling on Christians to get active in cultural and public issues. She also takes aim at modern cultural narratives pushing young women toward delayed family planning and radical abortion laws instead of embracing motherhood. Legal Eagle Linda Kearns checks in to analyze election integrity efforts, clarifying the headlines surrounding misplaced USB drives during the Wisconsin primary tabulation. Later in the show, the team reacts to viral moments, including a dedicated Chick-fil-A worker running down a car in traffic to deliver a forgotten coffee, a Long Island student with a photographic memory for calendar dates, and an Amazon delivery driver whose touching, respectful salute to an American flag went viral nationwide.

Dawn opens the show exposing misleading CDC COVID-19 vaccine data on pregnancy, dissecting how bureaucratic lies and politicized medicine damaged trust across the country. The crew reacts to rising maternal ages, the true societal cost of the women's movement, and the overwhelming financial burden facing young families trying to start out in 2026. Dan breaks down the reality of Philadelphia childcare costs, sparking a candid conversation on fertility, traditional values, and personal accountability. Dawn pivots to local sports as the Philadelphia Sixers set up an opening-night matchup against the Nova Knicks and a Christmas Day showcase against LeBron James and the Lakers. The crew argues over whether LeBron can bring a championship to Philly, while Dawn plans her holiday family schedule around the game. Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis of Surge Philly join Dawn in the studio following their national appearance on Newsmax to promote the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation. They react to updates in the tragic murder of Penn State student Billy Schmidt, breaking down local crime, the breakdown of the nuclear family, and why high-vibrational living and traditional values are the way forward.

Dawn opens the show tackling the relentless heat wave and the thick Canadian wildfire haze rolling across the Mid-Atlantic. We react to the state of emergency in British Columbia and call out the policy mismanagement driving these recurring blazes. Dawn argues that if Canadian forest policies keep sending toxic air quality south, it might be time to start talking about tariffs on our northern neighbors. The crew also digs into the odds of the massive $905 million lottery, breaking down the financial rules of winning, whether to set up an LLC, who you actually tell, and whether anyone would show up to work the next day. We get political with Navy veteran and Republican candidate Justin Murphy, who pulled off a primary shocker with virtually no campaign funds to take on Senator Cory Booker. Dawn presses Murphy on his grass-roots campaign strategy, his plan to replace the internal revenue code with a simple flat tax, and his proposal to place massive AI data centers on military installations to protect farmland and state utility grids. The crew breaks down why New Jersey voters are fed up with career politicians spending more time on national television than focusing on local property taxes and energy costs. Dawn closes out with a look at local infrastructure failures, calling out the fact that 52 Philadelphia public schools still lack basic HVAC systems during extreme summer heat waves. We react to state energy grid struggles, the absurdity of local takeout utensil regulations, and the ongoing debate over government spending versus actual results for taxpayers.

On The Dawn Stensland Show, Dan Borowski takes over the host seat alongside Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis of Surge Philly and Surge Media. We kick things off with a hilarious check-in from Rich Zeoli, who calls in fresh off getting bumped on Fox News to debate proper workplace attire, the sacred rules of wearing shorts, and his single-day return to afternoon drive live at the Grand Hotel in Cape May. We dive deep into the serious national security and cultural issues surrounding birth tourism and birthright citizenship following Executive Order announcements from President Trump and Stephen Miller. We analyze retroactively holding fraud operators accountable, unpack how foreign entities like the Chinese Communist Party exploit American laws through "baby mills," and examine archival footage exposing the multi-billion dollar birth tourism industry. We wrap up the hour discussing foreign influence operations, digital subversion on platforms like TikTok, and the critical need for schools to return to teaching core critical thinking skills rather than basic rote memorization. Plus, we highlight a mind-blowing feel-good story featuring a partially-sighted 97-year-old woman performing death-defying barrel rolls on top of a biplane.

We open Friday on The Dawn Stensland Show with guest hosts Dan Borowski and the Surge Media crew, Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis. We react to the latest street-level clashes in Philadelphia, detailing how a permitted Pride event devolved into an unpermitted, drunken riot in the Gayborhood. Frank shares his firsthand experience being harassed by mob agitators on the ground, and we break down Councilwoman Rue Landau's outrageous attacks on Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel. We argue that condemning officers for using basic crowd control—like police horses—only emboldens lawlessness and exposes the destructive agenda of city officials who soft-pedal mob violence while abandoning everyday citizens. We turn to the bigger geopolitical and economic picture, reacting to Donald Trump's latest comments on the economy, foreign policy, and the future of the conservative movement. We analyze the global fallout of the conflict in Iran, exploring how dismantling hostile regimes forces a necessary reset in global trade, strips leverage from adversaries like China, and ultimately secures long-term American energy dominance. We contrast real economic stability with the radical proposals of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates, demonstrating how left-wing policies destroy affordability, erode individual initiative, and drive up everyday costs. We dive into the culture war over American ambition, grit, and the current debate surrounding skyrocketing food prices and "Burrito Gate." The crew reflects on what it truly takes to build something from nothing in America today—sharing personal stories of sacrificing, eating $6 Dunkin' meal deals, and working tirelessly to build an independent media company. We confront the root causes of economic strain on working-class Americans, emphasizing how illegal immigration depresses wages and why real opportunity requires restoring law and order, securing our borders, and revitalizing classic American patriotism among the next generation.

Dawn opens Thursday's show with breaking news on a frightening safety incident involving Marine One at Reagan National Airport. We break down the alarming air traffic control recordings where pilots gave multiple warnings before takeoff while President Trump was on board, raising serious questions about FAA communication failures and accountability. We also react to the Senate panel voting along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, plus reports of tension over military munition shortages. Former high school volleyball star Peyton McNabb joins the show to share an update on her ongoing recovery after suffering a severe traumatic brain injury when a biological male spiked a ball into her face. Peyton reflects on her journey, the lasting physical impacts, her experience being honored by President Trump at the State of the Union, and why she continues to advocate for state-level protections for female athletes alongside figures like the WNBA's Sophie Cunningham. Economist Dr. Michael Bussler from Stockton University drops by to react to the latest labor, jobless claims, and worker productivity stats. Dawn and Dr. Bussler tackle the ongoing affordability debate, discussing why wage growth is outpacing inflation for many, why low-skilled workers face tough bargaining conditions, and how college students need to align their majors with real-world market demand to avoid massive debt traps.

Dawn breaks down a massive local news exclusive with Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, who joins us on the front lines of a sweeping crackdown against egregious healthcare fraud in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. We reaction-test allegations of co-conspirators billing over 24 hours in a single day—and in one unbelievable instance, 126 hours in 24 hours—while stealing tax dollars intended for elderly and vulnerable residents. AG Sunday breaks down how federal and state law enforcement are working together to root out these illegal schemes, protect taxpayers, and hold system abusers accountable across the Commonwealth. We shift gears to major election integrity news as election attorney Linda Kearns steps into the studio to share details of a key legal victory in Lackawanna County. The crew reacts to how incorrect primary ballots exposed missing policy manuals, highlighting the critical need for standard procedures in county election offices across Pennsylvania. Linda presses on why real list maintenance matters, how party demographics are shifting toward independent voters, and why broad federal mandates like the SAVE Act create massive logistical hurdles for small local counties. Dawn reacts to the wild political and personal drama spilling onto the national stage out of Ohio, where high-profile lawmakers are trading heavy allegations on national TV. The crew breaks down U.S. Representative Max Miller's tense appearance with Jake Tapper, Senator Bernie Moreno's public statements regarding his daughter, and how messy family court custody battles end up derailing major political careers. From local corruption to national news moments, Dawn keeps the focus sharp, opinionated, and fast-moving.

We open Tuesday's show tracking breaking national security and political headlines, starting with Senator Rand Paul's sharp critique on MSNOW regarding President Trump's Iran strategy and the War Powers Act. Dawn analyzes Trump's latest statements from the Resolute Desk threatening "decapitation" before giving Iran one last chance at a deal, alongside Paul's warnings about militarizing the Strait of Hormuz. We also react to Senator Paul pressing for accountability over Dr. Fauci and gain-of-function research funding in China, while contrasting career politicians with Trump's transparent, real-time communication style. Dawn and Larry Mendte dive into powerful stories of everyday heroism, highlighting the 35-year-old armed citizen Jordan Salinas and an off-duty state trooper who confronted a gunman outside a Twin Falls, Idaho In-N-Out Burger, preventing further loss of life. We contrast those who run toward danger with those who look away, sharing personal family stories alongside the heroic rescue of a 10-year-old boy by a California teenager on his very first day as a lifeguard. Plus, we look at the growing trend of everyday heroes earning invitations to the White House and the shifting cultural conversation around grassroots activism. Finally, we unpack massive breaking news out of the Department of Justice and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday regarding widespread Medicaid fraud. Dawn and Larry break down the federal crackdown charging 19 defendants in a $4 million home healthcare scam right here in Philadelphia, where bogus home health aides billed for unworked hours while incarcerated or traveling abroad. With Dr. Oz pointing out that Pennsylvania ranks fifth in the nation for home care spending and over 96% of claims are filed as "illness unspecified," we detail how independent investigators and video reporting exposed a multi-billion-dollar system rife with abuse.

The Dawn Stensland Show opens with flash-flood warnings across the Philadelphia region, a rough ride on I-76, and Dawn refusing to brush off dangerous road conditions. We also react to a Phillies trade that could move Trea Turner to the outfield, the return of Eagles training camp, fresh manufacturing numbers, and President Trump saying talks with Iran are back on as a possible strike is put on hold. Dawn backs Judge Jeanine Pirro after she drops the felony case against former Olympian David Hearn, arguing that new police reports leave prosecutors without enough proof in the Reflecting Pool case. Frank Scales and Ian McGuinness of Surge Philly then bring video from the ICE detention center at Delaney Hall, where anti-border protesters create a human wall to keep them out of an encampment on public property. The crew also reacts to Cornell student Austin Franco rejecting a paid internship at what he calls a Jewish-run firm, while Frank and Ian warn that anti-Jewish rhetoric is spreading among young men through social feeds. Dr. Yair Lev joins Dawn to make the case for Pencils Over Pixels and a parent opt-out from school-issued screens in Lower Merion classrooms. He says parents, pediatricians, physicians, and tech experts want more teacher-led instruction, books, pencils, and face-to-face learning, but the district refuses to give families a real choice. Dawn puts parental rights at the center of the school fight while also tracking the regional search for an armed Walmart shooting suspect and a Pennsylvania murder suspect caught before boarding an international flight.

Dawn opens the show breaking down President Trump's latest posts on Truth Social, including his public callouts of Indiana Senate leadership and Texas Senator John Cornyn over the proposed J6 compensation fund. Dawn argues that the concept of a government weaponization fund should be expanded to help families, students, and small business owners who suffered economic and educational losses during the COVID era. The crew reacts to the latest national developments as Trump gathers his cabinet at Camp David, covering cabinet appointments, ongoing military actions in Venezuela, lower drug prices, and border security warnings tied to recent mass migration events in Spain. Dawn gets local with Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacey Garrity, who joins the show to discuss her campaign for governor and her administration's first-of-its-kind payment accuracy audit that stopped hundreds of millions of dollars in improper state payments. Garrity breaks down her proposal to cut Pennsylvanians' utility bills by 25 percent in her first year, addressing the pressures on the PJM power grid and calling for a pause on AI data center expansion to protect local farmland, water resources, and taxpayers. She also details her platform to support military veterans through business tax credits, streamlined professional licensing, property tax relief, and the creation of a formal Gold Star family registry. Dawn and the crew react to state policy failures, including legislative inaction surrounding second-degree murder sentencing guidelines following state Supreme Court rulings. Dawn presses on the stark contrast in media coverage for conservative leaders and breaks down key global security reports from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, including international efforts to counter political violence and major diplomatic developments in the Middle East.

Dawn opens The Dawn Stensland Show with dramatic local breaking news across Philadelphia and New Jersey. We react to the heroic Philadelphia bomb squad removing a live grenade thrown onto a Courtland Street porch in Feltonville during the overnight hours. Dawn updates listeners on the heartbreaking Passaic River search for a missing ten-year-old girl after three children slipped into swollen waters. Plus, we honor local first responders putting their lives on the line daily and send support to crew member Nick Kail during a family medical emergency. Dawn tackles former COVID czar Dr. Anthony Fauci choosing to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights before the Senate committee rather than answering questions about pandemic shutdowns. We bring on Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill to analyze whether Fauci can legally hide behind the Fifth Amendment after accepting a sweeping eleven-year presidential pardon from Joe Biden. Dawn and O'Neill debate upcoming contempt of Congress votes, the validity of Biden's autopen pardon, and calls to strip Fauci's $400,000 taxpayer pension. Dawn presses Stockton University economist Dr. Michael Bussler on the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady under Chair Kevin Warsh amid rising energy costs from the US-Iran missile exchanges. Dr. Bussler explains how high oil prices drag down GDP growth to 1.5 percent and why resolving the Middle East conflict before autumn remains vital for household finances. Finally, Dan Borowski joins Dawn to address the harrowing testimony from first responders in the Lindsay Clancy Massachusetts trial, reflecting on the painful realities of severe postpartum psychosis.

Dawn opens Wednesday with the regional storm cleanup across our area and the media's complete refusal to cover Dr. Anthony Fauci's explosive appearance before the Senate committee. We dive into the hearing with election integrity attorney Linda Kearns in studio as Dr. Fauci repeatedly invokes his Fifth Amendment privilege over 75 times. We react to fiery exchanges from Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, who calls Fauci's legacy a total disgrace, and Missouri Senator Josh Hawley mocking the silence from the witness stand. We react to Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman breaking from standard party lines to address the hearing directly. Fetterman admits he grieves for small business owners lost to pandemic policies and concedes that the Wuhan lab leak theory was dismissed early on purely due to partisan bias. Dawn, Linda, and Dan analyze the legal fallout of Fauci's opening statement, whether his blanket Fifth Amendment plea holds up after making accusations against Rand Paul, and why Rand Paul's committee is pushing a contempt resolution. Dawn breaks down the bombshell revelations from Fauci's typewritten diaries, including his obsession with media fame and shocking personal entries detailing private consultations with celebrities. Linda explains why Joe Biden's broad autopen pardon presents legal questions and whether civil liability remains on the table for families affected by pandemic policies and auto-immune spikes. Plus, we celebrate the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation bike ride, look ahead to the 2024 election fight with poll watching efforts, and wrap up before handing the reins over to Dom.

Dawn shifts the spotlight locally to the battle for the House of Representatives with freshman Congressman Ryan McKenzie of Pennsylvania's 7th District. McKenzie breaks down his high-stakes reelection campaign against Democrat Bob Brooks, tackling everything from local job creation and tax relief to Brooks' controversial record and financial scandals. Dawn and McKenzie dig into why national Democrats are flooding the Lehigh Valley with cash and why rank-and-file voters are looking for genuine transparency from their leaders. Dynamic local perspectives from award-winning investigative reporter Meg Brock and top election integrity attorney Linda Kearns. Meg reflects on her long legal battle against Bucks County officials over Covid school closures and government overreach, reminding us why everyday parents must stand up for their kids. Plus, Linda joins Dawn and Dan Borowski to break down the legal realities of Fauci's Fifth Amendment strategy, the constitutionality of Biden's late pardons, and why transparency remains the ultimate goal for the American public.

Dawn opens with live coverage from the Capitol Rotunda as Washington says goodbye to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, where Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks alongside attending world leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. We monitor the solemn ceremonies ahead of the funeral service at the National Cathedral while reflecting on Graham's legacy, his military service, and his sister Darlene Graham taking his seat. The crew reacts to media networks attempting to cut off debates around newly leaked documents and discusses the political shifts taking shape across the country. Dawn breaks down the explosive release of the Dr. Anthony Fauci diary entries ahead of his high-stakes congressional testimony. We contrast what Fauci recorded privately in January 2020 regarding the Wuhan lab leak and vaccine side effects with what he told the American public for years. Dawn argues that the public deserves real civil and legal accountability for shuttered businesses, school closures, damaged childhoods, and health injuries, taking heated calls from listeners eager to express how these mandate policies impacted their families. Amy Ichikawa from Independent Women's Voice and Woman to Woman joins the show to expose the harsh reality inside California female correctional facilities following SB 132. She Details how biological males self-identifying as female are placed directly into the general female population without requirements for medical transition, creating intense safety hazards, retaliatory behavior against female inmates who speak up, and massive cultural disruptions. Dawn closes out with a look at local Pennsylvania politics, zeroing in on Governor Josh Shapiro's push for massive AI data centers and the growing pushback from suburban communities fighting back against local noise and energy usage.

Dawn breaks down the massive national stakes in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, where candidate spending is already breaking records four months out from the election. The crew dives into President Trump's latest standoff with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, as Trump demands Republicans cancel their August recess until the SAVE America Act passes or the filibuster gets scrapped. Plus, we react to the Trump administration pausing military strikes on Iran after 13 consecutive nights of bombardment, looking ahead to Netanyahu's upcoming White House visit. The crew debriefs after successfully completing the 65-mile Ben to the Shore Bike Tour to raise money for the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation. Dawn, Frank Scales, and Ian McGinnis share their wild stories from the road, including flat tires, gear failures, and pushing through past the Galloway rest stop to honor fallen officers like the late Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan. We break down the sheer mental grit it takes to bike across the Ben Franklin Bridge and fight through the Atlantic City wind, while celebrating the incredible community of first responders and volunteers who made the event possible. Dawn highlights the incredible story out of Philadelphia's Wynnefield section where an elderly woman's instincts saved her life just hours before her historic stone home completely collapsed into the street. We also discuss Education Secretary Linda McMahon's aggressive move to defund school districts that hide children's gender transitions from their parents, framing it as an essential push for parental rights. Finally, the crew addresses the growing anger from 9/11 victim families demanding New York political figures be barred from future ground zero commemorations.

The Dawn Stensland Show fires up Friday with an action-packed lineup featuring the one and only Rich Zeoli calling in on his way from Fox News. We breakdown the latest headlines, from shifting political winds to local community efforts that hit close to home. The crew reacts to AOC gaining real momentum as a potential 2028 front-runner, while Dawn argues that blue-collar workers across Pennsylvania and key swing states will ultimately reject hard-left, socialist policies at the ballot box. Rich drops in to share his take on the national political landscape, including recent press briefings from Karoline Leavitt calling out radical elements taking over mainstream Democrat politics. We dissect the ongoing debates over election integrity, voter roll purges, and the Save America Act. Plus, the gang spins through viral moments, media hypocrisy, and the wild culture news of the week, adding plenty of sharp humor and spontaneous banter along the way. Shift focus to local heroes, Dawn welcomes Mark O'Connor, Executive Director of the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation. We highlight the incredible, personal stories of local first responders, surviving families, and the upcoming Bend to the Shore Bike Tour. Dawn and the team press for final support to hit their major fundraising goals, ensuring direct financial relief and immediacy grants reach the families of fallen and injured police officers and firefighters.

We open today with high-stakes news as Dawn breaks down a terrifying Secret Service security breach involving Vice President JD Vance's detail, where an agent under review allegedly leaked the VEEP's schedule to a reporter. Dawn dives deep into the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's major Fourth Amendment ruling protecting private property rights, offering a refreshing defense of local constitutional protections. Plus, we react to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pressing New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on non-citizens on state voter rolls, alongside Lee Zeldin's new Ratepayer Protection Pledge aimed at keeping AI data centers from hiking up local electric bills. Economist and Stockton University professor Dr. Michael Bussler joins the show for our weekly money segment to analyze surging oil prices crossing $100 a barrel, Red Sea Houthi attacks, and gas prices spiking at the pump. We tackle the surprising drop in initial jobless claims to 1969 levels alongside the startling statistic that 105 million working-age Americans remain off company payrolls. Dr. Bussler also weighs in on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discovering nearly $100 million in fraudulent payments sent to deceased recipients, the ongoing efforts to rein in the $39 trillion national debt, and why a post-inflation economy might soon face a massive labor shortage. On a lighter note, we gear up for a big shore weekend with Ocean City Councilmember Keith Hartzell, who stops by to preview the 71st annual Night in Venice celebration. We talk about this year's "Stars, Stripes, and Christmas Lights" theme, house-decorating rivalries in the lagoons, and special guest appearances by Phillies icon John Kruk and actor Randy Quaid. Finally, Sean Farish drops into the studio to preview his show, zeroing in on the push against amnesty proposals and calling out those trying to force visa programs down taxpayers' throats.

We open Wednesday with the high-stakes election integrity fallout rocking the region after New Jersey officials admitted to registering over 6,000 non-citizens on state voter rolls. Election integrity attorney Linda Kearns joins Dawn Stensland to break down why calling this issue a mere "software glitch" ignores decades of structural flaws stemming from the 1993 Motor Voter Act. We analyze the Department of Justice stepping in to demand full voter records, how state automatic registration policies dump ineligible people onto voting lists, and why local elections face the greatest risk when voter rolls remain uncleaned. Dawn and the crew dive into the eerie ongoing investigation in Olney, where federal agents and cadaver dogs have taken over a neighborhood property to excavate a massive underground pipe. We walk through the terrifying details surrounding 44-year-old Eugene Horsch, including fake federal credentials, zip ties, handwritten serial killer references, and a suspicious 55-gallon drum tied directly into the water lines. Plus, we highlight local hero Patrolman Dominic Hodson for delivering a baby on the side of the road and share updates on our fundraising efforts for the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation ahead of Sunday's Ben to the Shore bike ride. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joins Dawn to address a looming judicial deadline after the state Supreme Court struck down mandatory life sentences without parole for second-degree felony murder. We discuss the potential legal chaos facing over 1,000 incarcerated individuals, how a lack of updated state guidelines leaves resentencing entirely to individual judges, and what this means for victims' families seeking long-term justice. We wrap up by examining the separation of powers, federal election integrity measures, and the urgent necessity of maintaining public trust in both the justice system and the ballot box.

The Dawn Stensland Show breaks down major taxpayer savings, corporate capitulation, and political hypocrisy across the country and right here in Pennsylvania. We start with the mind-blowing findings coming out of the federal waste, fraud, and abuse task force overseen by VP JD Vance. Dawn breaks down how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blocked nearly $100 million in federal payments from being sent directly to dead people, with up to $350 million more expected to be stopped by the end of the year. The crew reacts to the eye-popping scale of unmonitored federal payouts, including CMS pausing over $1 billion in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota over suspected fraud. Dawn credits early efforts to digitize and track every single tax dollar—comparing the tracking systems to the electronic bibs used by riders in the upcoming Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation City to Shore ride. Dawn fires off on Citizens Bank following their announcement that they are winding down financial relationships with private prison operators CoreCivic and the GEO Group—companies contracted by ICE to run immigration detention facilities. We react to the "De-ICE Citizens Bank" activist campaign and local municipal pressure from New Jersey city councils that led to this decision. Dawn argues that cutting ties with contractors supporting federal law enforcement is a passive-aggressive slap in the face to ICE, border security, and law enforcement officers. Listeners weigh in on the corporate de-banking trend, with callers threatening to pull six-figure accounts over the bank's decision to bow to activist pressure. We welcome back commentator Guy Ciarrocchi to break down the broader fallout of corporate virtue signaling, immigration enforcement realities, and local political battles. Ciarrocchi emphasizes that DHS and federal agents have located over 145,000 missing children and saved 60,000 from potential trafficking—accomplishments completely ignored by anti-ICE campaigns. The conversation then shifts to Governor Josh Shapiro's school choice reversal, as Ciarrocchi highlights the governor's decision to veto school choice legislation despite sending his own children to private faith-based schools. We discuss the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, why Pennsylvania remains one of the few states stalling on the program, and why accurate, clean voter rolls are essential for election integrity.

Dawn Stensland kicks off Monday's show celebrating a historic hometown triumph as comedian Shane Gillis breaks two world records at Lincoln Financial Field for the largest audience and most tickets sold for a stand-up performance. Joined by Dan Borowski, we break down the massive crowd dynamic, the surprise appearance by Dave Chappelle, and the star-studded Philly athlete turnout featuring Jason Kelsey. Dawn and the crew analyze Gillis's unique cultural appeal to young conservative and moderate males, highlighting how his decision to hire local Philadelphia production crew sets a fantastic example of giving back to his roots. We shift gears to look at the tragic fallout from a shooting in Kensington where two suspects targeted a homeless encampment, killing a defensive three-year-old dog named Buddy. Dawn takes a hard stance against the enablement of open-air drug markets, referencing how local initiatives like the "Kensington Cam" document a slow-motion tragedy that city leaders refuse to resolve. We debate the historical precedents of mental health institutionalization, the legal rulings from the 1980s under the Supreme Court, and why treating these encampments as "compassionate" only fuels an estuary of crime, sexual abuse, and human vulnerability. Finally, Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis from Surge Philly join the studio after taking their cameras directly into democratic strongholds in Brooklyn. We watch as they trail Trump-endorsed New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, who is challenging Kathy Hochul by directly confronting small business owners about soaring electric bills and socialist grocery store takeovers. From engaging in impromptu dance-offs with anti-ICE sidewalk protesters at Foley Square to breaking down a developing incendiary device attack at the lower Manhattan federal building, the team proves that showing up to have tough conversations is the only way to shift the political needle. Plus, general manager Road Warrior calls out the guys, forcing them to commit to this Sunday's Families Behind the Badge "Ben to the Shore" bike ride.

Dawn breaks down how progressive, anti-interventionist environmental policies in Canada are fueling these massive wildfires, destroying American air quality, and harming domestic timber management jobs. We shift to the upcoming Pennsylvania gubernatorial race as Dawn and former New Jersey Assemblyman Steve Packaruni call out the mainstream media's blatant bias by omission. While Florida Governor Ron DeSantis travels to Philadelphia for a massive fundraiser backing Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacey Garrity, local news outlets continue to bury her highly decorated military career, corporate business credentials, and major financial policy achievements. Rich Zeoli joins the studio to praise Garrity's fiscal problem-solving, highlighting how she successfully clawed back $2 billion in wasteful state spending. The conversation intensifies following an afternoon announcement from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealing that over 250,000 non-citizens are registered to vote across four states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Rich and Dawn analyze the federal government's push to mandate the SAVE program for voter roll cleanups, the subsequent pushback from activist judges, and why securing our election infrastructure is a paramount national security issue. Finally, we close out the hour with a bizarre debate over pop star Kesha's collection of fan teeth and preview Dom Giordano's upcoming South Philly parallel parking competition.

We break down a jam-packed show starting with Dr. Josh McConkey, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and military flight surgeon, who joins us to untangle the real medical science behind new military testosterone screenings. While critics and the mainstream media try to spin this as a push for "toxic masculinity," Dr. McConkey explains how extreme operational stress routinely tanks hormone levels in service members over 30 and why routine screenings prolong critical careers. We also dive into the terrifying reality of the nationwide cyclospora outbreak. Dr. McConkey warns that this explosive diarrhea parasite can linger for up to six weeks, cannot be killed by household Lysol or hand sanitizer, and requires a strict cooking temperature of 158°C to neutralize on leafy green vegetables. Dawn gets fiery over the tragic death of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Fiera, who was struck and killed by an illegal Haitian migrant operating a massive tractor-trailer on a commercial driver's license. We play the powerful audio of President Trump honoring Trooper Fiera at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit and react to the shocking revelation that the suspect had a documented history of severe medical seizures yet was still allowed on the road. Dawn highlights Trump's massive new economic commitment—a $10 billion defense investment in Pennsylvania to build national security multi-mission vessels at the Philadelphia Shipyard, bringing over 4,000 proud jobs back to the local workforce. We react to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's bizarre public video attacking House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan. Krasner lashed out at Jordan's formal investigation into Philly's sanctuary city policies, accusing him of writing "nastygrams" and "doing dirt in the dark." Dawn exposes the true numbers, pointing out that over 78,000 non-citizens reside in Philadelphia County, and calls for full transparency on how much local taxpayers are actively shelling out for daily city services. Finally, economist Dr. Michael Bussler of Stockton University joins the show to dissect the dipping inflation numbers and explain how artificial intelligence spending might temporarily boost demand while ultimately driving prices down by supercharging worker productivity.

We open this episode of The Dawn Stensland Show navigating a brutal triple-digit heat wave across the Philadelphia region, dealing with dangerous air pollution from Canadian wildfires and localized emergency building collapses in West Philly. Dawn breaks down the media hypocrisy surrounding recent law enforcement incidents, exposing how a rookie officer in Maine is denied the benefit of the doubt while corporate media platforms push a one-sided narrative. We urge listeners to take their power back and hold media outlets accountable directly through official channels. The crew welcomes Dr. Beth Ann Rosica to analyze a major proposed Pennsylvania bill introduced by Senator Dawn Kiefer that could completely eliminate school property taxes. We review how this legislation aims to restructure education funding through personal income and sales tax changes, potentially providing a relief calculator to save money for up to 80% of local residents. Dawn argues that the state's record-high $52 billion budget continues to throw taxpayer funding at a shrinking public school enrollment system without demanding real accountability or academic outcomes. Finally, legal analyst Linda Kearns joins the show to provide insider analysis on Todd Blanche's high-stakes Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing for Deputy Attorney General, tracking his intense back-and-forth over the Jeffrey Epstein database redactions. We look ahead to President Trump's upcoming primetime address regarding national election infrastructure vulnerabilities, pulling back the curtain on how public voter data is actually managed across individual states. Plus, Linda shares a hilarious look into her new offline hobby to escape the toxicity of political social media.

Dawn Stensland opens the hour with the stunning final exoneration of Zachary Reihl, a local Marine veteran, Temple University graduate, and J6 defendant who had his seditious conspiracy conviction completely thrown out. Dawn breaks down how Reihl survived over a year in pre-trial solitary confinement while treated worse than international terrorists. Reihl joins the show directly to expose the malicious tactics used by federal prosecutors—including withholding evidence, using coerced witness testimony, and scheduling critical hearings on his wife's pregnancy due date—and details his upcoming book and documentary highlighting the weaponization of the justice system. The crew then shifts focus to Washington, where Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan delivered rare Capitol Hill testimony to justify a major budget increase amid skyrocketing personal threats. We react to Justice Barrett's chilling, highly personal accounts of having to explain a bulletproof vest to her twelve-year-old son during the Dobbs leak and experiencing a dangerous swatting incident at her family home. Meanwhile, Donald Trump dominates the foreign policy front, greeting the new businessman-turned-prime-minister of Iraq at the White House and posting a massive Truth Social decree detailing a total maritime blockade on Iranian cargo and massive trade agreements in the Gulf. Finally, Abington Township Police Chief and Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association President Patrick Malloy joins the show to provide a law enforcement perspective on the growing debate over Flock license plate reader cameras. Chief Malloy addresses the privacy concerns of libertarians while demonstrating how these devices are vital in tracking international theft rings, locating missing non-verbal children, and solving local burglaries. Malloy also weighs in on a tragic hit-and-run arrest in Abington and argues passionately that true criminal justice reform in the region is completely impossible without comprehensive education reform and school choice.

The Dawn Stensland Show opens up with a comprehensive debrief on Pennsylvania's newly signed 2026-27 state budget. State Senator Tracy Pennycook joins the program to share insider perspective from Harrisburg, celebrating a long-overdue cost of living adjustment (COLA) for retired first responders who haven't seen a pension increase in over two decades. However, the crew reacts sharply to the billions in unused funds being clawed back from government agencies—a clear sign that the state is actively overtaxing its citizens. Dawn argues that Governor Josh Shapiro is playing politics with Pennsylvania's energy dominance, locking residents into higher electric bills to appease environmentalists and secure out-of-state political favors instead of unleashing the natural gas right under our feet. The conversation shifts to the ongoing crisis in the public education system, specifically looking at the staggering $25,000 to $30,000 spent per child in Philadelphia despite abysmal reading and math scores. Senator Pennycook presses for extreme accountability, highlighting how underperforming students are simply passed to the next grade rather than being held back or sent to mandatory summer school. The team champions school choice and expanding the EITC program, arguing that tax dollars must follow the child so parents can escape failing districts and force public institutions to compete for the best educators. Later in the episode, the crew welcomes Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis from Surge Philly to dissect their intense weekend covering the 250th Independence Day festivities and recent pride events. The journalists share wild footage of a confrontation in Washington, D.C., where an aggressive Antifa mob and a hypocritical "First Amendment Squad" of metropolitan police actively impeded conservative media coverage on public property. The team breaks down the deeply unsettling double standards of the political left, exposing the dangerous rhetoric of individuals celebrating the passing of conservative champions like Lindsey Graham, while illustrating how a complete lack of dialogue directly paves the way for political violence. Finally, the guys bring some sports talk to the table, backing Phillies pitcher Zach Wheeler's bold decision to reject a late MLB All-Star invitation after being disrespectfully snubbed for initial selection.

Dawn opens the Friday show highlighting a major national K-12 educational initiative launched to protect students from adult sexual predators in schools. We look closely at how the current administration is addressing a disturbing, recurring pattern across the nation where authority figures face credible reports of misconduct but are simply transferred to different schools within a district—a process known as "passing the trash." Dawn shares how she has tracked these devastating patterns locally and nationally since her days at CBS3 and Fox 29, challenging the corporate press for staying quiet on these institutional failures while executing major financial penalties under Title IX against non-compliant districts. The crew then shifts directly to a massive economic story as Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood, joins the program to break down the newly launched "Trump Accounts." We discuss the immediate velocity of the program, which secured over six million child sign-ups and $125 million in individual contributions within its first few days on the market. Quirk explains how the treasury seeds $1,000 for children born between 2025 and 2028 into low-cost ETFs to harness the power of compounding returns, while clarifying that parents of children up to age 17 can still utilize the app for tax-free investments up to $5,000 annually to help build long-term self-sufficiency. Finally, political powerhouse and newly minted chart-topper Rich Zeoli joins the studio to celebrate his podcast hitting the top 250 national political charts just in time for America's 250th anniversary. The conversation goes deep into the surveillance state as Dawn, Rich, and Dan debate the viral backlash over local police networks installing Flock automated license plate readers. We dissect a shocking case out of Colorado where an innocent driver was wrongfully accused of theft by a flawed AI system, raising major civil liberties questions about whether modern technology is turning the legal system into a "guilty until proven innocent" regime.

The Dawn Stensland Show breaks down the chilling investigation into 44-year-old Eugene Albert Horsch after his arrest in Center City. We welcome Sergeant Mark Fuzetti to the show to unpack the horrific discoveries made by law enforcement inside an Olney home, including zip ties, notes referencing serial killers, and chemicals meant to dissolve human remains. Fuzetti tracks the latest on the lab testing and shares details regarding how a routine traffic stop by federal park rangers blew the case wide open. Dawn targets the ongoing environmental crisis hitting local vacationers as fecal bacteria alerts completely shut down multiple South Jersey beaches. We react to the massive financial strain facing local families who are paying thousands of dollars a week for rentals only to find swimming advisories blocking the ocean water. The crew looks at the heavy rainfall rates causing sewage overflows and discusses the gross reality of local waterways this summer. We transition to the media world as Dawn critiques Kellyanne Conway's recent performance filling in on Fox News for Sean Hannity. The crew reacts to the difficulties of reading a teleprompter and explains why the show's signature snarky writing fell flat. Finally, Dawn highlights Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman's aggressive remarks targeting a controversial Maine Senate candidate, demanding that national leaders hold the line.

We break down the affordability crisis on The Dawn Stensland Show with HUD Secretary Scott Turner, who joins the crew during his tour across Pennsylvania. Secretary Turner details how the Trump administration is laser-focused on expanding homeownership by cutting bureaucratic red tape and removing the regulatory barriers that stifle builders. We look at the concrete numbers behind the one-year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cut, noting how the permanency of Opportunity Zones has already sparked over $100 billion in investment into distressed communities and created 400,000 new housing units nationwide. Dawn and election integrity attorney Linda Kearns tackle the direct link between open border policies and the housing crunch, highlighting reports that illegal immigration pushed domestic housing costs up 30% and rental demand up 20%. We shift locally to analyze Philadelphia's declining homicide rate and address the post-Fourth of July drama surrounding Mayor Cherelle Parker's decision to detonate city fireworks at 2:30 a.m. Dawn presses on the absurdity of waking up neighborhoods with late-night noise just years after city council championed bills against loud boom parties, while the team debates whether the city's event insurance will cover a postponed Christina Aguilera concert. The conversation goes deep into the mechanics of voting as Linda exposes the flaws in Gavin Newsom's recent performative speech regarding election interference and ballot seizure. We analyze why federal data grabs fail to fix the system, arguing instead for tedious, localized reforms like allowing poll watchers to get close enough to see mail-in envelopes and implementing Texas-style electronic poll books that scan driver's licenses. Finally, the crew shares a laugh over Dawn's strict no-sleep philosophy, a special delivery of pistachio chocolate from Trader Joe's, and Linda's struggle to avoid her phone by taking up local crochet classes.

Dawn Stensland breaks down the regulatory hurdles paralyzing Pennsylvania as we dive into a powerful piece written by Elizabeth Stelle of the Commonwealth Foundation. We confront the harsh economic realities driving young families and recent graduates out of the state into freer economies like Florida and North Carolina. From skyrocketing PECO bills subsidized by neighboring blue states to an uncompetitive business environment and local zoning laws that block starter homes, we address how excessive regulations are forcing a projected population decline. Dawn champions the Reins Act as a necessary tool to force the legislature to vote on rules costing taxpayers billions, directly challenging the bureaucrats who claim this heavy red tape is meant for public safety. The conversation shifts to the emotional and highly anticipated preliminary hearing in Utah for the accused assassin of Charlie Kirk. Dawn reacts to the striking live court proceedings, detailing the heartbreaking presence of Kirk's young widow, Erica Kirk, and his parents in the courtroom. We analyze the heavy mountain of evidence presented by prosecutors, including critical DNA links to the suspected murder weapon, campus surveillance footage tracking the defendant's movements past a campus Chick-fil-A, and a chilling text message confession left for a romantic partner. Dawn cuts through the outside commentary to focus entirely on accountability, the potential for the death penalty under Utah law, and the family's steadfast pursuit of justice. We wrap up the hour looking at the broader context of political rules and public perception, reviewing raw footage to understand where leadership is heading next. Dawn highlights the importance of letting listeners view unfiltered tape to make up their own minds rather than relying on secondhand media assumptions. Finally, we look at the shifting weather patterns in Philadelphia as a welcome relief after a grueling summer heat wave, setting the stage for breaking news updates and upcoming segments.

Dawn opens the Monday show breaking down the historic PECO union strike, marking the first time in company history that members have walked out, leaving thousands without power amidst severe flash flooding alerts across the Philadelphia area. We dive into a stunning twist of events on the international soccer stage, where Donald Trump picked up the phone to call FIFA President Gianni Infantino, successfully demanding a review of the controversial red card suspension given to American star player Folarin Balogun. Dawn also covers Trump's massive $6 billion corporate backing for new tax-advantaged investment accounts for American children, highlighted by major commitments from Michael and Susan Dell. The crew shifts focus to a devastating local tragedy as multiple Philadelphia police officers and their families file lawsuits against the city over fatal brain cancers linked to toxic radioactive contamination at the old Frankfurt Arsenal Complex. Additionally, we provide an update on the heartbreaking line-of-duty death of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pajera Jr., who was killed by an illegal Haitian national driving a semi-truck on I-81. Dawn reacts to the state troopers' demands for absolute transparency regarding why this individual was permitted to remain in the United States after being ordered to leave. Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis from Surge Philly join the studio to celebrate their one-year anniversary and share wild field footage from Independence Day protests in Washington, D.C. and New York City. The crew reacts to viral encounters with left-wing agitators, including a puzzled protester struggling to define fascism and an organized Antifa group chat that deployed a human wall to block journalists on public property. Finally, Dawn tackles the fiscal realities of illegal immigration, pushing back on progressive virtue signaling by proposing a new digital "opt-in" box on federal tax returns so wealthy elites can personally finance non-citizen benefits out of their own pockets.

We break down the foundational pillars necessary to preserve American freedom, focusing on free-market economics and private property rights. Guest host Kathy Barnett sits in for Dawn Stensland to deliver a powerful message on civic formation and the urgent need to pass American values down to the next generation. We react to the dangerous trend of urban "teen takeovers," detailing how these chaotic events destroy businesses, disrupt communities, and threaten the absolute legitimacy of private property if citizens normalize the lawlessness. The crew welcomes decorated Vietnam veteran and global pastor Bill Devlin, who shares his incredible life journey from being orphaned in New Jersey to surviving a bomb attack in the U.S. Navy. Pastor Devlin discusses his extensive missionary work providing humanitarian aid to persecuted communities in over 16 countries, including Iraq, Nigeria, and Cuba. He notes that despite America's internal political struggles, people living in international refugee camps still see this nation as the ultimate land of the free and home of the brave. We dive deep into how radical socialist agendas seek to expand government control over production, pricing, and distribution to dismantle our shared inheritance. Kathy draws a stark comparison between the current political trajectory of the United States and the social climate in the United Kingdom, warning listeners not to act like a frog in slowly boiling water while radical elements entrench themselves in high places. We wrap up with inspiring calls from listeners reflecting on their profound gratitude for American history and the collective responsibility to defend the nation's true character.

We open this special episode of The Dawn Stensland Show with guest host Kathy Barnett diving deep into childhood nostalgia, patriotic classics, and the contrast between the "free-range" upbringing of Gen X and the hyper-vigilant, helicopter parenting required in today's modern culture. We break down the psychological shifts taking place across the nation, drawing from neuroscience insights to analyze how the left's constant political grievances have fostered a broader cultural derangement. The discussion focuses heavily on the upcoming 250th anniversary of America and why a growing segment of the population seems to actively reject the foundational principles of their own country. We share powerful personal stories from the host's background, including growing up as a poor Black child in the deep South of Alabama and serving abroad in the military in South Korea. These experiences offer a stark contrast to the modern complaints of woke suburban liberals, reminding listeners of the global realities of true misogyny and systemic oppression. We celebrate the unique greatness of America, noting how the country has continually evolved and progressive values have moved it past the darkest aspects of its history, while warning against the encroaching control of socialist ideologies that threaten self-governance. The crew connects directly with the audience as listeners line up to share their own deep-seated patriotism and generational perspectives. We talk with an Italian immigrant whose family survived real fascism and Nazism, a South Philadelphia veteran maintaining a local memorial, and a former fourth-grade teacher who spent 35 years instilling civic pride and geographic knowledge in her students. Through these moving conversations, we emphasize the timeless truth of Ronald Reagan's warning that freedom must be actively protected and taught to the next generation, rather than assumed to be passed down through the bloodstream.

Kathy Barnette sits in for Dawn Stensland on The Dawn Stensland Show to dissect the breaking foreign policy crisis surrounding America's Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. We tackle the reality that the agreement is falling apart, asking what exactly the United States gained from the deal. Iranian-born analyst Ida Tehran joins the program to share her lived experience, arguing that while conservative MAGA voters are rightfully exhausted by endless nation-building, the current regime remains an active threat to American security. She urges voters to look past the global propaganda and keep trust in the strategy to manage the ultimate collapse from within. The conversation intensifies as Batya Ungar Sargon, host of Batya at News Nation, joins us for an authentic look at the deep flaws within the agreement. We note that the current situation looks like total capitulation, explaining how Iran successfully shifted the conflict from a military fight they couldn't win to an economic war designed to inflict high gas prices on American workers. We analyze the fascinating strategy at play within the administration, as leaders balance the promise of a roaring domestic economy with the absolute imperative to prevent a nuclear Iran. We wrap up the hour by pivoting to the critical fights taking place right here at home. The crew reacts to the choice facing regular citizens, noting that radical politicians in major cities like New York and Los Angeles pose a more immediate threat to the future of our children than adversaries overseas. Finally, we share some massive local news as the F3 Forum prepares to return this October, posing a foundational question for our community: can our local schools replicate the literacy turnaround achieved in the Deep South and deliver a true miracle for our students?

We open this segment of The Dawn Stensland Show with guest host Kathy Barnett reacting to the emotional testimony of Jessica Gorman before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on sanctuary city policies. We listen to a mother detail the tragic loss of her 18-year-old daughter, Sheridan Grace Gorman, who was murdered in Chicago by an illegal immigrant from Venezuela who remained on the streets despite an outstanding warrant. The crew breaks down how failed border policies, a refusal to cooperate with ICE, and misplaced priorities among elected politicians continue to fail American citizens. Kathy Barnett welcomes commentator Mary Walter to the program to dissect how the left pursues power at any cost, detailing a system where local law enforcement is blocked from reporting criminals to immigration authorities. We call out the Senate for taking extended summer vacations while major legislative items like the SAVE Act sit stalled, highlighting how entrenched politicians protect their positions instead of securing elections. We argue that the ruling elite across the country operates under a dangerous illusion of immunity from the long-term consequences of failing to uphold basic laws. We close out the hour by diving directly into the stated platform on the Democratic Socialists of America website to expose their explicit plans for the future of the nation. Dawn's guest host walks listeners through the radical pledges of socialist candidates winning seats in Pennsylvania and beyond, including calls for open borders, complete immigrant amnesty, non-citizen voting rights, and the total demilitarization of the United States border. We issue a fierce warning to parents to stop taking American liberties for granted, challenging families to read the Declaration of Independence to their children and actively combat the internal dismantling of our country.

Kathy Barnett sits in for Dawn Stensland on The Dawn Stensland Show to dissect a recent Supreme Court ruling on transgender sports and the broader issues of institutional leadership. We react to the political shift occurring as progressive judges and lawmakers prioritize emotion over constitutional interpretation. We question the decisions coming from the bench, pointing directly to Justice John Roberts and calling for a return to a strategic, principled interpretation of our laws rather than managing collective feelings. We welcome entrepreneur and former write-in congressional candidate William Small to the studio to share his perspective from West Philadelphia. Small details how his construction business flourished under the first Trump administration, only to face devastating choices when the pandemic forced sudden shutdowns. He walks us through his personal experiences trying to seek assistance for his team from progressive legislators, exposing a massive gap between public progressive rhetoric and actual community support. The crew deep-dives into the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America platform, noting how their messaging wins over younger voters by bypassing traditional party lines. We look closely at progressive primary wins in Philadelphia and beyond, tracking how these campaigns successfully leverage local frustration to unseat established Democrats. We close the conversation by analyzing the future of Philadelphia, discussing the steep statistical hurdles facing local conservatives and emphasizing the urgent need for robust, practical solutions to address the city's school performance and safety.

Kathy Barnett steps into the host seat on The Dawn Stensland Show to deliver a fierce reality check on the state of the union and the latest decisions coming down from the nation's highest court. We react to the Supreme Court's recent rulings on border policy and women's sports, calling out John Roberts and the judicial establishment for punting birthright citizenship back to a dysfunctional Congress. Kathy pulls back the curtain on the political class, drawing on her experience running for the U.S. Senate and traveling the nation with Vivek Ramaswamy to explain why too many leaders believe they live by a separate set of rules than the American people. We pivot to the future of the country by looking directly at the education system and the generation we are raising. Retired education commissioner Daniel McGrath joins the conversation to break down a newly released national education monitor report. We examine why reading and math scores have steadily declined since 2013, the widening gap affecting lower-skilled kids, and the ultimate success of the "Mississippi Miracle" where schools managed to lift the entire student body even through the pandemic. Kathy argues that without a strong foundation in critical thinking and civics, the nation risks losing its moral center to socialist ideology. The show goes directly to the frontlines of national security and the opioid crisis with an exclusive conversation featuring the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Sarah Carter. We break down the massive reduction in annual drug overdose deaths—dropping from over 112,000 under the Biden administration to under 69,000—and what must happen next to bring that number down to zero. Carter calls out China for the persistent flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals, and Kathy closes the broadcast with a passionate reading of the Declaration of Independence, reminding the audience exactly where our rights originate.

We open this hour of The Dawn Stensland Show with guest host Kathy Barnett sitting in for Dawn, alongside Philadelphia grassroots activist John Alante-McAulay and Leah Ferretti, the founder of Mississippi Ready. The crew reacts to the devastating reality of the pre-K to prison pipeline, highlighting how private prison systems project future bed space based entirely on childhood third-grade reading scores. Leah breaks down the mathematical and human cost of this failure, comparing the $30,000 state price tag to house an inmate against the meager $10,000 spent to educate a child. Kathy presses into the mechanics of the famous Mississippi Miracle, shedding light on the Literacy Based Promotion Act of 2013. We learn that this shift was built on rigorous teacher training, requiring extensive coursework in phonics-based instruction rather than relying on sight words or whole-language trends. Leah details her personal journey as a mother navigating severe dyslexia across all three of her children, explaining how parent choice and education scholarship accounts threw her family a vital lifeline when local public options fell short. Alante bridges the conversation back to local issues, confronting how Philadelphia schools currently handle failing metrics by juking the stats and turning failing marks into passing ones. We take a hard look at the city's spending, contrasting Mississippi's successful deployment of in-classroom literacy coaches with Philadelphia's controversial decision to spend over $200 million on non-teaching climate staff. Finally, Kathy previews the upcoming F3 Forum in Germantown, asking the ultimate question of whether Philadelphia can replicate this conservative blueprint to save its own students.

We open this hour of The Dawn Stensland Show with guest host Kathy Barnette breaking down a critical question dominating our listener polls: Has the United States already lost the war on Iran? The crew reacts to the latest geopolitical tensions as Kathy opens up the phonelines and sets a defiant tone against open borders and the corruption infiltrating youth sports. We are joined in studio by John Alonte McAuley, a Philadelphia-based grassroots activist with Flip Philly Red. McAuley addresses his status as a political disruptor who has managed to irritate both the Democrat and Republican establishments while attempting to shatter the 70-year narrative surrounding the Black vote in Philadelphia. The conversation shifts as Alonte shares his deeply personal journey from a past that included selling drugs and serving three and a half years in state prison for armed robberies, to turning his life around through faith, discipline, and a rejection of the victim mentality. Kathy and Alonte call out the organizational failures of local party leadership—including a text message campaign targeting Alonte during his primary run and recent public attacks by state committee members. They critique the establishment's total absence in West Philly, North Philly, and Southwest Philadelphia, arguing that political entities have failed to knock on doors or build a presence, ultimately contributing to historic losses in formerly solid areas like Chester County. Later, we invite Corey DeAngelis, research fellow for the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation, and Leah Ferretti, founder of Mississippi Ready, to discuss a nationwide education emergency. DeAngelis weighs in on recent Supreme Court rulings regarding birthright citizenship before highlighting the systemic failure of high-spending school districts. We look at the staggering data out of Chicago and Pennsylvania where astronomical spending per student fails to translate into basic literacy or math proficiency. Ferretti closes the loop by illuminating the chilling reality of the pre-K to prison pipeline, detailing how private prison systems project future bed space based entirely on local third-grade reading scores.

We hit the ground running on The Dawn Stensland Show with guest host Linda Kearns stepping in for Dawn to break down the deep fractures inside the Democratic Party. Alongside Ian McGuinness from Surge Media, we react to Senator John Fetterman being completely ostracized by his own peers despite voting with them up to 80% of the time. The crew analyzes how the political left frequently eats its own, comparing the phenomenon to historical shifts since the 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement. We stress the absolute necessity for conservatives to aggressively harness the power of social media and modern algorithms to push back against institutional bias and effectively reach the next generation of voters. We shift focus to the national housing crisis as Assistant Deputy Secretary and HUD Regional Administrator Joseph DeFelice joins the program. Joe details his massive summer push conducting roundtables across dozens of states to pinpoint exactly what is driving the housing affordability crisis at the community level. We look at the phenomenon of "golden handcuffs," where homeowners refuse to sell because they are locked into 2% or 3% interest rates and face a jump to 6% if they move. We look at how local zoning issues, permitting headaches, and an influx of out-of-state workers are squeezing inventory and driving up costs from the Lehigh Valley to West Virginia. We wrap up by diving into the mechanics of the newly rolling out Opportunity Zones 2.0, authorized under recent federal legislation. Joe explains how this program successfully redirects private capital into blighted, neglected communities to build market-rate housing, medical offices, and local retail centers without relying on taxpayer dollars. We celebrate Philadelphia's unmatched local food culture, joke about the famous Eagles Santa Claus story, and talk about the upcoming 25th anniversary of September 11th as the station prepares to honor first-person accounts from that historic day.

We open Monday with Linda Kearns sitting in for Dawn Stensland alongside producer Dan, tracking down a bizarre mystery keeping drivers guessing on the Schuylkill Expressway. After spotting highway signs warning that the Ben Franklin Bridge is set to close on July 2nd, the crew reacts to the absolute lack of information online from the Delaware River Port Authority regarding reopening times or detour specifics. We break down the frustration of everyday commuters navigating local transit blunders before shifting gears to a wild new Airbnb rental near Broad and South Street—a six-room apartment completely decked out in Philly Fanatic fur and green shag rugs that has the studio divided on cleanliness and mascot odors. The crew reacts to viral footage of Joe Biden appearing entirely lost and wandering around a stage at a Maryland Democratic Party gala, prompting a deep look into the tight choreography, red carpets, and Secret Service protocols that usually govern high-profile political events. Linda breaks down her personal experience speaking at a past Trump rally in Wilkes-Barre to illustrate how highly controlled these stages are, questioning why the current administration continues to allow these on-screen lapses. We also break down the breaking news of a major 5-4 Supreme Court decision upholding state laws that allow mail-in ballots to be counted if postmarked by election day, sparking a crucial debate about election integrity, ballot security, and the United States Postal Service's handling of mail processing. Ian McGuinness, co-founder of Surge Media, joins the studio to break down the reality of independent journalism on the streets and the left's attempt to control who gets to hold a microphone. We discuss his team's recent confrontations at the DC Pride Festival, including a viral moment where a protester demanded a "journalist ID" during a debate over voter ID laws, as well as an upcoming investigation into New York City pride organizers. The conversation wraps up with a critical look at political infighting, John Fetterman's recent Fox News appearances targeting local defiance of the Supreme Court, and a sharp debate regarding Donald Trump's targeted military operations in Iran versus his campaign promise of preventing foreign conflicts ahead of the upcoming midterms.