Kayal and Company

Dawn's Big Three begins with President Trump's announcement that the United States intends to stop its annual financial assistance to Israel after the end of 2026. We discuss his remarks, America's long-standing military assistance agreement with Israel, and whether the policy represents a genuine shift or primarily a political message. We then examine an Election Day promotional graphic from Pres...

Matt Rooney joins us for a special Election Day edition of Rooney Tuesday, and we immediately examine the most competitive races across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We discuss Congressman Jeff Van Drew's reelection prospects, Democratic voter enthusiasm, and whether Republicans are doing enough to bring their supporters to the polls. Matt challenges some of the more pessimistic predictions surroun...

Our Cut Sheet features conversations with voters in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, who explain their Election Day choices and concerns about the economy, immigration, federal spending, and the president. We react to their answers and debate whether Pennsylvania remains a true swing state or is moving toward Democrats. The conversation then moves to falling gasoline prices, taxation, and the wealthiest...

With polling locations opening across Pennsylvania, we encourage listeners to get out and vote while sharing their experiences throughout the morning. We also discuss our upcoming Veterans Day broadcast and invite military veterans and their families to share their stories. Nick then produces his Election Day betting receipts, revealing wagers that Republicans retain the Senate while Democrats cap...

We open Election Day by looking at the political stakes and inviting voters to share their experiences from polling locations across the region. Before diving into the serious discussions, we have some fun with old-fashioned expressions that are disappearing from everyday conversation, including "the bee's knees," "now you're cooking with gas," and "mind your P's and Q's." Dawn then brings us the...

It's Election Day 2026, and we're putting our predictions, political instincts, and actual money on the line as Americans decide control of Congress! Nick Kayal, Dawn Stensland, and Greg Stocker examine the biggest races across Pennsylvania and the country, with Gen X taking center stage as a potentially decisive voting bloc for Republicans. We compare President Donald Trump's standing with voters...

Dawn's Big Three begins with Tucker Carlson's dramatic warning about possible additional military action against Iran following the midterm elections. We discuss Carlson's claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is encouraging President Trump to authorize a major strike, including speculation involving an Iranian underground nuclear facility. Nick and the crew question the reliabilit...

We continue with Harry Mayes and another round of political discussion centered on Michigan, where Haley Stevens' endorsement of Mike Rogers remains the day's biggest surprise. Greg questions whether the endorsement matters enough to change a single meaningful bloc of voters, while Nick continues defending his decision to revise his prediction. We also discuss politicians' communication skills, ca...

We revisit the Learjet crash in Palm Beach County, including eyewitness video, reported icing conditions, air traffic control communications, and speculation surrounding the aircraft's proximity to Mar-a-Lago. We distinguish the reported aviation details from the theories circulating about the crash while debating what investigators may eventually determine. The contentious Pennsylvania governor's...

We continue examining the Michigan Senate race by playing Haley Stevens' public comments and portions of her CNN interview with Anderson Cooper. The crew debates whether Stevens acts out of principle, personal frustration, or political calculation, while discussing the disagreement involving an outside political advertisement and El-Sayed's campaign. Greg challenges the celebration surrounding her...

We begin Monday morning with eight widely believed health myths, sparking plenty of laughs about carrots improving eyesight, cracking knuckles, wet hair causing colds, and the supposed requirement to drink eight glasses of water each day. Greg's status as an ordained minister also comes up during a discussion about wedding rings. Dawn then turns to the weekend's violent headlines, including separa...

Election Day is just hours away, and we open Kayal and Company with a political bombshell out of Michigan! Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens shocks her own party by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Nick Kayal, Dawn Stensland, and Greg Stocker debate whether this last-minute reversal changes the race, with Nick switching his prediction and Greg qu...

We begin Dawn's Big Three with the latest in Philadelphia's remarkable string of cargo thefts. After discussing stolen snow crab and previous beef shipments throughout the week, we watch surveillance footage of suspects stealing approximately $10,000 in frozen beef from a parked tractor-trailer. Shawn Farash joins Nick, Dawn, and Greg as we examine how the thieves operate, why truck drivers are vu...

We kick off the fourth hour by revisiting Shawn's fierce criticism of Scott Bessent and debating the difference between political disagreement and abandoning the Republican Party. Shawn explains why he still urges people to vote Republican while continuing to criticize officials he believes are failing to deliver. We also revisit the generosity of our listeners following the Go Pink broadcast befo...

Shawn Farash joins us for the Friday Cut Sheet, bringing plenty of jokes about Ilhan Omar before we turn to election reporting. We react to a television segment about Georgia election workers, question the presentation of that report, and discuss the controversy over Alaska's second Dan Sullivan. We examine claims that Democratic campaign operatives encourage a same-name candidate to enter the Sen...

We begin the second hour with an invitation for local veterans to share their stories during our upcoming Veterans Day broadcast in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. We also debate why some school districts close for Veterans Day while others remain open, laugh about Nick's undersized cycling jersey, and get into a completely unexpected discussion about men getting pedicures. Then we turn to Pat McAfee and...

We open the Friday show by celebrating the extraordinary generosity of the 1210 WPHT audience following the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation awards ceremony. With more than $52,000 raised, we recognize the listeners and volunteers who make the effort possible, including Warrior and his contributions to the team. Nick, Dawn, and Greg also trade stories about the evening, including Mo...

We kick off our Halloween weekend Friday with a celebration of the 1210 WPHT audience after raising more than $52,000 for the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation. Nick Kayal, Dawn Stensland, and Greg Stocker share stories from the organization's awards ceremony before we get into the most passive-aggressive workplace emails. Dawn brings us the latest Philadelphia news, including new fe...

We turn to a major cargo theft involving a truckload of merchandise, discussing how a large-scale theft could actually work and what kind of planning would be involved. The discussion sets up our final half-hour with Dawn's local headlines. Dawn's Big Three takes center stage as we return to the legal and political controversy surrounding Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal. We examine the ongoing...

Rich Zeoli joins us for our Thursday Fox News doubleheader. We discuss the approaching election, the messages candidates are delivering to voters, and the arguments surrounding economic conditions and the Trump administration. The conversation also takes a personal turn as we swap stories about parenting, youth sports, and the changing expectations surrounding children's behavior. A softball-relat...

We bring some listener contributions into the conversation and fire up Thursday's Cut Sheet. We react to political clips, debate comments from Senator Ted Cruz, and examine the changing Democratic Party as candidates and prominent figures stake out positions before Election Day. With the midterms approaching, we're watching national campaigns closely while keeping the conversation rooted in the is...

We continue examining the allegations involving Alaska's Senate race and the prosecution of James O'Keefe and Cam Higby in Minnesota. Our discussion focuses on the distinction between exposing potential weaknesses in voting procedures and violating election laws while conducting an investigation. We debate the legal questions, political fallout, and public trust in the voting process. The conversa...

We kick off Thursday with Dictionary.com's selection of “maxxing” as its 2026 Word of the Year, and the crew has plenty to say about looks maxxing, productivity maxxing, and the increasingly ridiculous language of social media. Greg Stocker finds a few creative applications for the expression, while Nick questions what this says about society. We preview the growing election controversy in Alaska,...

Five days before the midterm elections, we're digging into a bombshell New York Times report alleging that operatives tied to Democrat Mary Peltola's Alaska Senate campaign help recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan to compete against Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. We examine the text messages, the campaign's response, Donald Trump's reaction, and the bigger questions surroundin...

We open Dawn's Big Three with a deeply disturbing criminal case involving the death of a young child and allegations of repeated abuse. Dawn examines the details reported by investigators, including evidence discovered inside the home, while the crew discusses the responsibility adults have to recognize signs of possible abuse and report their concerns. We then turn to the closure of Philadelphia'...