The Dawn Stensland Show

The Dawn Stensland Show
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Dawn Stensland breaks down the local and cultural issues of the day. Interviewing all the top Newsmakers and taking your calls! Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

  1. 14h ago

    Inside Zach Reihl’s Exoneration, Solitary Confinement Torment, And The Courtroom Farce That Took Down A Marine Vet

    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.

  2. 1d ago

    Surge Philly Confronts Antifa Chaos And "First Amendment Squad" Hypocrisy In DC

    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.

  3. 4d ago

    Rich Zeoli Hits Top Of The National Charts Plus Why Dawn’s Garbage Day Routine Involves A 4:45 AM Wake-Up Call

    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.

  4. 5d ago

    Sergeant Mark Fuzetti On The Olney Murder Mystery And Philly's Crime Rate Drop

    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.

  5. 6d ago

    Border Security Shockwaves: How The Open Border Drove Up Housing Costs By 30%

    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.

  6. Jul 7

    Pennsylvania’s Moving Out Crisis, Subsidized Electric Grids, And The Live Court Audio From The Utah Valley Campus Shooting

    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.

  7. Jul 6

    PECO Union Goes On Historic Strike As Severe Flash Flooding Slams Philadelphia

    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.

  8. Jul 3

    Guest Host Kathy Barnett Warns Against The Radical Socialist Playbook And Teen Takeovers

    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.

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Dawn Stensland breaks down the local and cultural issues of the day. Interviewing all the top Newsmakers and taking your calls! Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

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  • Creator
    The Dawn Stensland Show
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    539
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc
  • Show Website
    The Dawn Stensland Show

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