The Dawn Stensland Show

Dawn opens Thursday with the bombshell report uncovered by the New York Times detailing an alleged scheme by Alaska Democrats to place a second man named Dan Sullivan on the ballot to create voter confusion. Dawn breaks down President Trump's reaction calling for the removal and prosecution of those involved, along with the legal battles reaching federal court just days before the election. RNC Co-Chair Casey Crosby joins the show to discuss the frantic pace of the midterm election schedule, key battleground House races across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and why early and mail-in voting turnout is crucial for a victory. Dawn examines the latest economic numbers showing the U.S. GDP grew at an impressive 3.4 percent rate in the third quarter driven by resilient consumer spending and tech investments. The crew reacts to Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s decision to hold interest rates steady between 3.75 percent and 4 percent, and his strategy shift regarding future monetary policy meetings. Stockton University economic guru Dr. Michael Bussler weighs in on cost-push inflation, potential future labor shortages, and potential solutions for the national debt and Social Security solvency. Dawn highlights the administration's achievements on public safety, health initiatives, and border security, contrasting short-term economic worries with long-term prosperity. The crew reacts to Trump's relentless rally schedule leading into Election Tuesday, his interactions with hecklers in the crowd, and local predictions surrounding key Congressional districts.

Dawn opens the show reacting to President Trump’s recent campaign sweep across Texas, highlighting his announcement of free Venezuelan oil crude deliveries in Corpus Christi and his economic message on the trail. We analyze how Trump's high-energy rallies in Texas and upcoming stops in Ohio impact key regional Senate and gubernatorial contests. The crew debates whether Trump's strong presence galvanizes the conservative base or drives turnout among opposition voters in crucial swing areas like Bucks County. Dawn gets into lighter, viral moments from around the region and beyond, reacting to the 39th annual High Heel Race in Washington, D.C.'s DuPont Circle and sharing classic television nostalgia and cruise ship mishaps. We also honor National First Responders Day, paying tribute to local emergency crews, including the team that successfully rescued a three-year-old child trapped in a wastewater pipeline. Attorney Linda Kearns joins Dawn in studio to tackle pressing legal and political headlines just days ahead of the election. We dive into the groundbreaking copyright lawsuit filed by the Elvis Presley estate against AI company Anthropic over unauthorized music training data. Linda also breaks down federal polling monitors in Pennsylvania, early voting trends in New Jersey, and the critical mechanics of poll watching and voter turnout.

Dawn opens the show Reacting to the strange world of purebred dog shows, the latest political drama surrounding Donald Trump and Barack Obama, and the viral online feud over White House renovations and Cheesecake Factory aesthetics. Dawn and the crew break down Scott Bessent's defense of casual dining, Trump's response to Obama’s jab, and the ongoing public rivalry between two former presidents. We also examine local developments in North Penn over school security transparency and the controversy surrounding Brandon Rohn’s alleged claims regarding his law enforcement background. In a special candidate spotlight, Dawn hosts Democratic Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan live in the studio for an in-depth, fair conversation representing Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District. Rep. Houlahan addresses her Air Force career as an engineer during the end of the Cold War, her recent visit aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, and her bipartisan legislative efforts targeting veteran suicide prevention. We delve into military accountability, her past viral video advising service members to refuse unlawful orders, and her perspectives on federal oversight and potential lame-duck proceedings. Dawn presses Rep. Houlahan on the national immigration crisis, local ICE operations in Chester and Berks counties, and the need to pass comprehensive bipartisan border reform like the Dignity Act. The discussion shifts to local law enforcement challenges in the wake of recent police officer line-of-duty deaths, funding for body cameras, and rebuilding police recruitment. Wrapping up the sit-down, Rep. Houlahan reflects on her daughters' cancer research fundraising through Hives for Lives, offering a personal look at how family loss transformed into a quarter-million-dollar charity drive.

The Dawn Stensland Show kicks off with Dawn battling fall allergies and standing firm on the local issues hitting our wallets and neighborhoods. We examine the pushback across Delaware County against a massive $120 million green space ballot referendum. Michael Straub—GOP Michael—stops by to expose how Delco officials expanded local bureaucracy by 25 percent, slapped residents with a 55 percent tax hike over three years, and now seek millions more through what he labels an omnibus project tied up in litigation over the Don Guanella parcel. Dawn questions why public dollars must fund projects better served by private philanthropy, while also taking aim at biased polling that persistently underestimates conservative turnout across Pennsylvania. We welcome Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis of Surge Philly into the studio to address the collapse of American fertility numbers and the economic road blocks confronting young workers. Dawn, the crew, and the Surge guys break down why inflated home prices, stagnant wages, and competition from illegal immigration prevent twenty-somethings from buying houses and starting families. The conversation turns to real-world political organizing on the pavement, recapping Surge’s street interviews with New York congressional candidate Caroline Schinkel in Manhattan, their open-mic rallies on the north apron of Philadelphia City Hall, and public frustration with District Attorney Larry Krasner over delayed justice for victims like Sean Toomey. Dawn shares gratitude for our listeners who turned out for the American Cancer Society fundraiser at Piazza and highlights the generous community outpouring for station colleague Kirk Corliss following the tragic loss of his wife. The team takes a lighter look at local football excitement ahead of Jeffrey Lurie’s Eagles Hall of Fame induction, the bizarre debate surrounding safe-sex kits handed out during trick-or-treating, and the weekend wedding of Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhart. From municipal tax fights to ground-level street activism, we bring you unfiltered local talk on WPHT.

The Dawn Stensland Show dedicates a powerful hour to Breast Cancer Awareness Month as Dawn welcomes Fox News personality, bestselling author, and comedian Kat Timpf for an emotional and deeply personal conversation about her breast cancer diagnosis, double mastectomy, motherhood, and grief. Kat reveals how she receives her stage-zero diagnosis just 15 hours before delivering her first child, undergoes a double mastectomy one month later, and now prepares to welcome her second baby. She opens up about losing her father unexpectedly, the heartbreak of no longer being able to breastfeed, and why comedy helps her confront life's most painful experiences. Kat also addresses critics who question her medical decisions and explains why she refuses to stop speaking publicly about cancer, even when sharing her experience becomes uncomfortable. Dawn then welcomes Dr. Dorothy Fink of the National Institutes of Health to discuss President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's new initiative aimed at improving women's health research and medical care. With a new women's health division at the NIH, Dr. Fink explains how researchers hope to accelerate earlier diagnoses, improve breast cancer screening, and develop more personalized medical care for women and girls. We examine the importance of family medical history, dense breast tissue, and advanced imaging while discussing how new technology could shorten the years women sometimes spend searching for answers. Dr. Fink also addresses endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), insulin resistance, infertility, and the importance of examining women's health throughout every stage of life. We also hear from Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, a breast cancer survivor who shares her personal experience and urges women across the Commonwealth to prioritize mammograms and early detection. Dawn discusses Ward's bipartisan work to expand access to breast cancer diagnostic testing, Pennsylvania's annual breast cancer statistics, and the symbolic pink fountain at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Drawing on her own family's history with breast cancer, Dawn connects the stories of Kat Timpf, Dr. Fink, and Senator Ward to one urgent message: honest conversations, greater awareness, and timely medical screenings can save lives. As Talk Radio 1210 WPHT continues its Go Pink campaign supporting the American Cancer Society, we celebrate survivors, honor those we've lost, and encourage every family to make women's health a priority.