Episodi

  • Dawn Introduces The Justice Department’s ANGEL Program

    Dawn Introduces The Justice Department’s ANGEL Program
    Sep 25 2026
    The closing portion shifts back toward Philadelphia-area news and the start of Dawn’s Big Three. We revisit the nor’easter and coastal flooding, then Dawn turns to arrests involving wanted suspects and the Justice Department’s new $25 million ANGEL grant program for local law enforcement. The discussion includes victims’ families, repeat offenders, immigration enforcement and Steve Federico’s public advocacy after the killing of his daughter Logan. Dawn’s Big Three continues with testimony from families affected by violent crime and a discussion about legal immigration, illegal immigration, public safety and citizenship information in crime reporting. Dawn argues that the citizenship status of an accused person should be easier for reporters and the public to determine when authorities release basic identifying information. The crew also keeps interrupting one another over the correct pronunciation of Motel 6 spokesman Tom Bodett’s name. The next Big Three story centers on Philadelphia teacher Hannah Gann, who admits that she falsely claimed Palestinian, Tunisian and Black heritage despite being a white Jewish woman. We react to her apology, compare the episode with Rachel Dolezal and debate guilt based on race or ancestry. The discussion then shifts to Courtney Stodden’s PETA demonstration outside Petco, where Stodden appears body-painted as an injured parakeet while calling on the chain to end live bird sales. We finish Dawn’s Big Three on a far lighter clip from a San Francisco Giants game, where announcers watch a mother carrying a baby while transporting a mountain of ballpark food to her smiling husband. The crew has plenty to say about the dad eating while Mom does the hauling. We also get the final Farash Fight Club vote, more Tom Bodett pronunciation warfare and a final round of Friday laughs before the editorial portion of the show wraps.
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    43 min
  • Why Younger Listeners Still Find Radio Through Apps

    Why Younger Listeners Still Find Radio Through Apps
    Sep 25 2026
    We begin by making Friday the new home of Fight Club and asking listeners to grab the Kayal and Company podcast. “Scuba” returns almost immediately, Greg invites listeners to leave whatever review they want and the crew gets into old-school radio habits, tuna wraps, pickles and the simple pleasure of hearing AM static under an overpass. Macklemore then takes over the conversation after announcing shows in Dublin, Paris and London tied to Palestinian humanitarian causes following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. dates. Dawn brings her firsthand account of Sheeran’s Philadelphia show into the discussion as we debate whether an opening act should turn another performer’s concert into a political stage, what Sheeran told the crowd and how the Macklemore dispute grows after other opening acts leave the tour. The second major discussion comes from Gallup, which reports that 43% of Americans now hold a positive view of socialism while capitalism sits at 55%. We talk housing costs, inflation, younger Americans, faith in government, free enterprise and why the word “socialism” may carry a different meaning to younger voters. Near the end of the hour
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    38 min
  • BONUS: 'The biggest lie of the century:' Netanyahu takes on the world at the UN

    BONUS: 'The biggest lie of the century:' Netanyahu takes on the world at the UN
    Sep 25 2026
    It's Dolly Parton day! We discuss that, Netanyahu's banger of a speech at the UN, and China's visit to the U.S.
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    27 min
  • Police Accountability And The Cornell Allegations

    Police Accountability And The Cornell Allegations
    Oct 14 2026
    We continue our examination of the Krasner controversy as Dawn reacts to the district attorney's decision to release a recorded statement instead of answering questions at a press conference. She discusses earlier legal scrutiny involving Krasner's office, reviews the criminal history attributed to Eric Lewis, and criticizes the handling of repeat offenders. We read Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's statement emphasizing support for Officer Seiber's family and the department's commitment to examining the prior investigation at the appropriate time. Retired police sergeant Mark Fusetti's criticism raises questions about what prosecutors could have done differently. We also debate police body cameras, prosecutorial discretion, criminal sentencing, and the frustrations officers face when defendants return to the streets. An angry listener's accusation against Nick adds another unexpected confrontation. Our attention shifts to Cornell University and allegations involving seven fraternity members. We discuss the university's restrictions on fraternity gatherings, the civil lawsuit, the absence of criminal charges against the accused men, and the effects of public accusations on the people named in the case. Greg and Nick disagree over how fraternities should be judged, whether broad restrictions punish students who have done nothing wrong, and how universities balance student safety with fairness to the accused. The conversation expands into hazing, campus parties, sexual misconduct allegations, civil litigation, and the conduct expected from university leadership. We also get into the history of politicians discussing alcohol and drug use, with several presidential references adding a lighter turn.
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    42 min
  • Eagles-Bears Picks With Case Keenum Starting For Chicago

    Eagles-Bears Picks With Case Keenum Starting For Chicago
    Sep 28 2026
    We finish with Pennsylvania politics, Eagles-Bears score picks, Case Keenum’s unexpected Monday-night start, the bravery of keyboard warriors, Jimmy Kelly’s Highlights and music-history. The hour begins with dramatic nor’easter footage from Ocean City, Surf City and Long Beach Island: flooded streets, cars surrounded by water, beach erosion, a dog riding through floodwater in a kayak and a wedding officiant wading through the mess to reach the ceremony. The storm leaves extensive erosion and cleanup work across New Jersey as conditions finally begin improving. Dawn’s Big Three starts with the newest developments in Philadelphia’s West Chew Avenue “House of Horrors” investigation as authorities return to the property. The second story concerns a federal effort targeting people accused of serious crimes connected to public housing. The third centers on the Academy of Natural Sciences, its closure and the attempt to secure funding and political support needed to preserve the Philadelphia institution. We also react to Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck wiping linebacker Maverick Baranowski’s blood onto his own face after a win, then return to storm recovery as the program moves toward its finish. The final news block includes the developing situation involving New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell before attorney John D. Coyle joins Dawn to discuss Teddy DeBlasio’s religious-exemption case, the jury’s unanimous finding and DeBlasio’s reaction to the $671,000 award.
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    39 min
  • Jimmy’s Highlights Revisits The Morning’s Biggest Moments

    Jimmy’s Highlights Revisits The Morning’s Biggest Moments
    Sep 29 2026
    Jimmy Kelly serves up Jimmy’s Highlights, revisiting the Eagles loss, Phillies scheduling, student-loan talk, Dawn’s string-band anthem idea and Rooney’s New Jersey commentary. We follow with Today in Music History, including birthdays, album anniversaries, Jerry Lee Lewis history, U2 at the Sphere and Eminem opening Mom’s Spaghetti before Dawn takes control of the final portion. Dawn’s Big Three begins with America.gov going live. We pull up the federal portal during the show and test how it directs people to government resources. That sparks a long crew debate over convenience, privacy, centralized government records and whether moving federal information into one searchable destination makes life easier or gives Washington too much access. The federal service portal launches September 29 with Joe Gebbia serving as U.S. Chief Design Officer. Dawn’s next major story returns to the Lindsay Clancy case and the lone holdout juror, Michael Desronvil. We hear attorney Edward Paltzik defend Desronvil’s conduct and insist he bases his position on the evidence presented at trial. We debate the public fight over the juror, the defense response and what could happen after the murder trial ends in a mistrial. The third major story brings a startling Montgomery County video showing a driver using a sidewalk to get around a stopped school bus. The crew reacts with disbelief before the hour moves to another child-safety story from Michigan, where daycare workers intervene after a toddler pulls a loaded handgun from a backpack. Nobody is injured, and police say the firearm belongs to a parent who works in law enforcement.
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    41 min
  • Early 2028 Republican Primary Polling Discussion

    Early 2028 Republican Primary Polling Discussion
    Oct 2 2026
    Rich Zeoli joins Nick, Dawn, Greg and Sean, giving us five faces on the screen and immediately launching a round of friendly shots at cable personalities, old convention stories and one another. We play national Republican primary polling involving Vice President J.D. Vance and other possible 2028 contenders, while keeping the discussion centered on what the cited polling says rather than making our own election forecast. The crew then returns briefly to Iran, administration timelines and Gavin Newsom before Friday Fight Club finally begins. We watch four listener-submitted altercations, including a couple fighting in matching clothes, Yankees and Red Sox fans getting into it, and a sprawling Richmond, California brawl. The crew votes, the YouTube audience votes, and the newest submission quickly piles up support.
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    36 min
  • Outdoor Walking, Running, And Awareness Of Nearby Threats

    Outdoor Walking, Running, And Awareness Of Nearby Threats
    Oct 15 2026
    We transition into local stories and the day's recurring segments. Phil brings his music-history observations before Dawn presents Dawn's Big Three, beginning with a suburban Pennsylvania public safety warning following an attack involving a woman exercising outdoors. We discuss personal safety while walking or running, including the risks of wearing earbuds in isolated areas. Dawn's second major story involves a Berkeley engineer convicted of poisoning a coworker's food and water, with the victim's suffering and the subsequent court decision producing an animated reaction from everyone in the studio. We examine the consequences of the crime, the criminal justice response, and the controversy involving the engineer's record. Dawn's third major story includes contrasting developments out of Philadelphia. We discuss public safety problems, political speech, and arguments about the treatment of criminal offenders before turning to something much more positive: a citywide Stack's Bowers hunt offering $10,000 in prizes. The crew has fun predicting what might happen when Philadelphians begin racing around Center City searching for hidden prize certificates. We also return to the special cupcake fundraiser supporting the family of Officer Shane Seiber, thank Rich for joining us, and preview the subjects ahead on Dawn Stensland's program, including breast cancer awareness and education issues.
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    29 min