Kayal and Company

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A fun and entertaining conservative spin on Politics, News, and Sports hosted by Nick Kayal, Greg Stocker, and Dawn Stensland - LIVE 5 days a week 6-10 AM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT & YouTube.com/@1210WPHT!

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    Dawn's Big Three, Althea Devon Goodwin & John Fetterman

    Dawn's Big Three leads our 10 AM coverage as we revisit three major stories. First, we examine the remarkable rescue of 11-month-old Koah Sharpe in South Carolina and the allegations against his father. Next, we hear Mayor Cherelle Parker discuss her plan to investigate Philadelphia's foster care system following the death of Malayshia Alford. We examine the previous abuse allegations involving the child's foster mother and question how agencies screen caregivers and maintain records. Our third story concerns disturbing video from East Goshen Township showing a man kicking his dog, the subsequent animal cruelty charge, and the surrender of the animal to the Brandywine Valley SPCA. We also discuss the SS United States, the historic ocean liner scheduled to be sunk off Florida's Gulf Coast to become an enormous artificial reef. We continue with lighter conversation about the radio business, Greg's broadcasting experiences, our live audience, and the importance of honoring service members and first responders throughout the year. We also discuss spending habits and the coming holiday season before welcoming Army veteran Althea Devon Goodwin. She shares the extraordinary timing of first contacting a military recruiter on September 10, 2001, then proceeding with her plans to serve following the attacks the next day. We discuss her military training, deployments, education, family bonds, and the experiences that shape her life after service. Her account also includes a lasting friendship with a military chaplain who later baptizes her children. We close with fresh political controversy involving Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman and his confrontation with Code Pink activist Medea Benjamin over Israel, Hamas, and the war in Iran. We react to the exchange and debate why Fetterman continues taking positions that provoke criticism from fellow Democrats. With the possibility of a contested 2028 primary growing, we discuss whether his independent streak strengthens his appeal to some voters while alienating others. We also have some fun imagining Fetterman joining our radio crew before closing the Veterans Day broadcast with gratitude for everyone who serves and the families standing beside them.

  2. 1h ago

    Military Service, Political Signs & An Unusual Morning in Hatfield

    We begin the fourth hour still broadcasting live from Hatfield, where our growing crowd gives us plenty to discuss. We talk about the showroom, the listeners joining us in person, and the people who make our broadcasts possible. The conversation takes a humorous turn into neighborhood political signs, bumper stickers, and the messages people send through the decorations they display outside their homes. Nick also revisits his Philadelphia Museum steps challenge, while the crew continues giving him a hard time about the wager. We spend time speaking with the people gathered for our Veterans Day special and share our appreciation for their participation. We also get into an extended conversation with the people at Bucks County Estate Traders, discussing the business, the enormous showroom, the furniture on display, and what makes this particular broadcast special. After returning to the news, we have a discussion with attorney Newman involving legal matters, the political environment, and some lively exchanges over legal terminology. We then turn to a discussion involving Penn State, political personalities, and Senator Chris Van Hollen's approach to immigration and party politics. Phil brings us his November 11 look back at music history, including the Beatles, Prince, Metallica's memorable free concert in Philadelphia in 1997, and other musical milestones associated with the date. We also welcome 101-year-old World War II veteran Robert Stevenson, who receives a warm reception from the crowd. Lisa Frosch joins us to share the account of her great-uncle Murray Knowles, an Army Air Forces officer whose B-24 bomber is shot down over Poland in 1944. We hear about his captivity, survival through two death marches, liberation by General Patton's forces, and an extraordinary firsthand account of seeing the American flag after captivity.

  3. 1h ago

    AOC's Future, Fetterman's Independence & The Cut Sheet

    We're digging into the political consequences of the midterm elections, including Democratic campaign messaging, affordability, and the economic pressures facing American families. We debate the staggering price of college tuition after discussing a family facing enormous education debt and ask whether politicians are preparing to offer voters expensive new government programs. We examine the possibility of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mounting a challenge to Chuck Schumer or pursuing a presidential campaign, along with the political strengths and weaknesses of possible future Republican candidates. The Cut Sheet also brings us discussion of renewed impeachment efforts concerning Pete Hegseth, inflation, and the dangers of prioritizing political retaliation over substantive governing. We turn to John Fetterman and the newly announced Democratic primary challenge from Ahmed Moor, examining the senator's willingness to break with his party on foreign policy and other controversial issues. We discuss his views on the war in Iran, the conflict between party loyalty and personal conviction, and how voters might respond to politicians who refuse to follow every party demand. We also welcome members of our live audience, discuss Nick's recurring run of unfortunate bets, and get sidetracked by a local softball facility that could interest his daughter. The hour gets considerably stranger as we react to video involving two Ohio State fraternity members who suffer burns during an apparent hazing incident. We discuss how the situation escalates and why the investigation raises serious questions about fraternity conduct. Then we examine Ring's new flying indoor security camera and debate whether a drone patrolling the house is useful or ridiculous, with Nick finding a possible application for monitoring a misbehaving dog. We close with a frightening video of an e-bike battery sparking a destructive house fire before welcoming Lieutenant Colonel Barbara McCormick, who discusses her military background and her service following the September 11 attacks.

  4. 1h ago

    Republican Leadership Shakeup, Fetterman & Richard Nataro

    We're examining major Republican leadership decisions following the midterm elections as John Thune wins another term leading Senate Republicans and Jim Jordan defeats Steve Scalise to become the next House Republican leader. Nick questions why Thune retains his position despite widespread dissatisfaction among conservatives, particularly concerning the failure to pass the SAVE America Act. We examine voter identification, proof of citizenship, congressional leadership, and the approaching government funding deadline. Dawn raises concerns about Republican coordination in Pennsylvania, including the struggles of statewide candidates, while we compare the GOP's internal divisions with the Democrats' coordinated approach to campaign messaging. We also examine shifting political loyalties and the growing pressure on elected officials to respond to their base. A discussion about Senator Chris Van Hollen and Bernie Sanders leads into questions about the direction of the Democratic Party and the influence of its progressive members. Back in Hatfield, we have some fun with our audience, talk about the day's Veterans Day ceremonies, and get into a birthday guessing game involving familiar celebrities. We also discuss the controversy surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang before welcoming Richard Nataro, a familiar contributor to our social media conversations, into the broadcast. Richard shares an emotional account of his father's military experiences, including the lasting impact of combat and the nightmares that follow him home. We discuss the stories military families inherit and the sacrifices that continue long after active service ends. As the hour closes, we begin the Cut Sheet with political commentary examining the Democratic Party's ideological divisions, setting up debates over economic promises, election results, and the politicians looking toward 2028.

  5. 1h ago

    Veterans Day, the Ultimate Sacrifice & Don Landry

    We open our Veterans Day broadcast with an introduction to the crew and a collection of facts about the holiday's origins. Greg walks us through Armistice Day, the significance of November 11, the decision to honor veterans from every conflict, and the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. We also discuss observances around the world, the number of American veterans living today, and why schools and businesses sometimes remain open. Before getting serious, we revisit Nick's upcoming run up the Philadelphia Museum steps in an “I'm a Tall African” shirt after losing a bet to listener Jimmy Matthews, with a potential nor'easter threatening to make the punishment even more miserable. Dawn brings us disturbing developments involving 11-month-old Koah Sharpe, who is rescued after reportedly spending approximately 24 hours buried in a dog crate in South Carolina. We also follow the murder investigation involving 10-year-old Malayshia Alford and Mayor Cherelle Parker's decision to order a review of Philadelphia's foster care system. On a lighter front, we debate whether Christmas decorations should appear before Thanksgiving as Philadelphia welcomes its 50-foot holiday tree. Phil returns with the latest from the Sixers and Eagles, along with news of the death of former Phillies catcher Bob Boone, a member of the 1980 World Series championship team. Nick delivers a special Veterans Day Big Take recognizing the extraordinary sacrifices made by American military personnel from World War I through today's conflicts. We discuss the responsibility that comes with living in a free country, the importance of thanking veterans, and how businesses benefit from hiring former service members. Our first veteran guest, Don Landry, shares a moving personal account of growing up in poverty, his difficult early bond with his stepfather, and the realization that his stepfather's World War II service and personal sacrifices deserve far more gratitude than he receives. We close the hour with Don reflecting on reconciliation, regret, and the importance of expressing appreciation while there's still time.

  6. 1d ago

    Newark Tragedy And Missing Millions & Iran

    Dawn's Big Three begins with a disturbing story from Newark, New Jersey, where a driver reportedly strikes a woman, believes she has hit a garbage bag, and continues driving to a supermarket without realizing a person is trapped beneath her vehicle. We discuss how the incident unfolds, what investigators know, and the questions surrounding the driver's actions. The crew reacts to the extraordinary circumstances while Dawn explains why the investigation raises such serious concerns. Our second major story brings us to Cranbury Township, New Jersey, where residents demand answers after officials disclose a $26 million wire-transfer theft involving money intended for affordable housing. We discuss the township's delay in telling residents about the missing funds, the efforts to recover the money, and whether local officials provided sufficient oversight. From there, we turn to the Strait of Hormuz and the administration's latest comments about Iran, including questions about regional security, American military operations, and the White House's claims of success.

  7. 1d ago

    Matt Rooney, Iran, The Economy And A New Jersey School Controversy

    We welcome Matt Rooney to the discussion and immediately return to the political fallout surrounding Pete Hegseth, Thomas Massie, and the administration's military decisions. We debate whether Republicans are doing enough to explain the Iran war to voters, how concerns about national security intersect with household finances, and whether the party's post-election problems extend far past one cabinet secretary. Matt challenges the administration's messaging, while we examine the difference between defending military decisions and persuading struggling voters that those decisions benefit them. We continue with an extended debate over affordability, the cost of living, housing pressures, and whether either political party has a realistic solution to the concerns driving independent voters. The discussion turns back to Hegseth's Pentagon remarks and the political consequences of the impeachment effort, including how Trump handles criticism from within his own party. We also revisit the Museum steps challenge with Matt, who adds his own predictions about Nick's performance and fuels another round of jokes about the crew's confidence in the host. Matt then brings us a New Jersey education controversy involving the New Jersey Education Association's Rainbow Alliance and questions about what teachers' unions prioritize. We debate parental concerns, classroom instruction, and the role of public schools before getting into some increasingly ridiculous listener correspondence, jokes about Matt's arrival time, and the possible creation of Rooney Tuesday merchandise.

  8. 1d ago

    Trump, C-SPAN, Hegseth And Five Random Facts

    Later, we turn to Trump's joking press secretary offer to UFC president Dana White and what the White House communications operation needs following its recent personnel changes. We debate whether a celebrity communicator could handle the job, how presidential press operations should function, and whether the traditional press briefing model still makes sense. That leads us into Trump's surprise appearance on C-SPAN, where an unidentified woman's laughter in the background sends the internet into a frenzy. We discuss the speculation, the political press's reaction, and Trump's comments about deportations and his immigration agenda. We continue the immigration debate by examining Trump's approach to deportations, the limits of congressional action, and the country's employment-based visa system. We discuss legal immigration, labor shortages, and whether future Republican administrations might take a different approach to enforcing immigration law. We also return to Trump's surprise C-SPAN appearance, the speculation surrounding the woman's laughter, and the unusual image of a sitting president making an unscheduled nighttime television call. The political discussion intensifies as we follow Pete Hegseth's Pentagon remarks and Thomas Massie's impeachment effort. We hear criticism of the administration's military operations, examine the legal and political arguments surrounding Iran and Venezuela, and debate whether Hegseth survives the growing pressure. We also examine Trump's defense of the secretary, the arguments over congressional war authorization, and whether impeachment proceedings serve any constructive purpose. The discussion grows heated as we weigh Massie's political motivations, the administration's military record, and the consequences of turning impeachment into another recurring fight in Washington. We return to Hegseth's defense of the Pentagon and examine his comparisons with previous administrations, followed by a discussion of political donations connected to defense contractors. We also revisit Trump's remarks about Iran and the possibility that the dispute over military policy could have major consequences for the administration. Before the hour ends, we change gears with our Five Random Facts segment, featuring unusual television history, business decisions, and trivia that sparks plenty of second-guessing from the crew.

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A fun and entertaining conservative spin on Politics, News, and Sports hosted by Nick Kayal, Greg Stocker, and Dawn Stensland - LIVE 5 days a week 6-10 AM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT & YouTube.com/@1210WPHT!

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    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
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