The Dawn Stensland Show

Dawn breaks down a dense slate of breaking headlines on The Dawn Stensland Show, starting with local shockwaves across Philadelphia. In City Council, members push forward an aggressive automated services displacement tax proposed by Jim Harrity, designed to levy steep penalties on businesses replacing union workers with delivery robots, autonomous shuttles, and driverless vehicles. Dawn debates ex...

The Dawn Stensland Show breaks down a crucial economic warning with Chester County congressional candidate Marty Young. We discuss the current late-cycle credit trends, the rising risks facing consumers, and why community banking and local credit unions offer a healthier framework than large commercial lenders. Young also details how local infrastructure and energy demands, including federal data...

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...

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 galv...

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. W...

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 ta...

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, under...

We dive into the hectic rush leading up to the midterms, breaking down President Donald Trump’s relentless travel schedule and his high-powered campaign swing across red states like Iowa. Dawn looks at the strategic calculations behind the campaign itinerary, including why Trump might be steering clear of purple swing areas in Pennsylvania like Bucks County to avoid accidentally energizing far-lef...

We open Wednesday with President Donald Trump working like a dog on the campaign trail, stumping across North Carolina and Ohio for key candidates while shedding weight on his relentless schedule. Dawn and the crew react to Trump’s viral stump speech praising candidate Bernie Moreno’s physique, and the hilarious, bizarre meltdown from MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell reading the quotes like an erotic no...

Dawn opens today’s episode reflecting on the heavy atmosphere in Philadelphia as the city honors fallen 10-year veteran Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Sieber with a funeral procession and service at the Basilica. We bring you direct audio and coverage from Governor Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker as local and national law enforcement gather to honor Officer Sieber's life, military servic...

Dawn opens The Dawn Stensland Show on Pennsylvania's voter registration deadline with Donald Trump rallying voters in Georgia and Kentucky, emphasizing Supreme Court protection, Second Amendment rights, and border control. We expose how New Jersey voters lack a dedicated television news market, leaving local political corruption in Atlantic City hidden from viewers. The crew reacts to Elon Musk pr...

Dawn opens Friday reactivating the fallout around former US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, following a wild Facebook video and $1 million defamation lawsuit filed by radio broadcaster Eric Dieters. We break down Dieters' bizarre, Greek-mythology-infused rant where he labels Guilfoyle "Apate"—the goddess of deceit—claims she begged him to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill, and thre...

Dawn opens the show breaking down President Trump’s campaign trail energy, his decision to reject a live stream for the scheduled execution of Fort Hood traitor Nidal Hasan following military survivors' requests, and why the election outcome will determine whether Iran's regime survives or collapses. We discuss the critical stakes of Pennsylvania's legislative balance as PA Senate President Pro Te...

We dissect the fiery reaction to new White House Press Secretary Katie Zakaria’s debut at the podium. Dawn evaluates the intense media scrutiny, contrasting her opening performance with former press secretaries and breaking down the line between first-day nerves and high-stakes media management. We take an in-depth look at the press corps’ line of questioning regarding family balance and female pr...

Dawn opens the show reacting to the live podium debut of the new White House press secretary, examining how she handled her first press briefing in front of the White House press corps. Dawn and the crew break down the commentary surrounding the transition, the media reaction, and how President Trump continues to frame his administration’s communication style while out on the campaign trail. Dawn...

Dawn opens Monday addressing the tragic shooting of two Philadelphia police officers in West Philly. We honor the life of 10-year veteran and Air Force veteran Officer Shane Cyber, who was killed in the line of duty, while his partner continues fighting for his life. Dawn breaks down the ongoing barricade situation on a SEPTA bus, the connected homicides in Mount Airy, and Mayor Cherelle Parker's...

We dive into the pressing cultural and moral battles facing America as guest host Kathy Barnett fills in for Dawn Stensland. Joined by Pastor Dr. William Devlin, CEO of Redeem Widows and Orphans, we examine the critical need for boldness, faith, and traditional values in an era dominated by moral drift. Pastor Devlin shares eye-opening insights from his 312 international humanitarian trips—includi...

We open this episode of The Dawn Stensland Show with guest host Kathy Barnett and Pastor Dr. William Devlin breaking down the geopolitical and spiritual battles facing America and the world. Pastor Devlin shares firsthand accounts from his 57 trips to Cuba, detailing how decades of socialism, communism, and atheism have turned the island into a ghost town where millions are fleeing for survival. W...

Dawn opens the hour breaking down the latest economic numbers with Dr. Michael Bussler, including jobless claims falling to a 57-year low alongside a sluggish hiring market and mortgage rates climbing past 7.5%. We react to the Media’s coverage of local health news, call out the Philadelphia Inquirer for fear-mongering over Lancaster County measles cases, and discuss the structural deficits causin...

Dawn opens the morning alongside Dan Borowski, reacting to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Athens, Greece, and his fiery defense of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy. We break down Rubio’s push on regional energy security, counterterrorism, and mass migration, while calling out media malpractice after reporters pressed him over unverified reports. Dawn argues that the Trump administ...

We open today’s episode with President Trump hitting the campaign trail in Nebraska, signing an executive order on stage for tax-free diesel fuel for truckers and farmers, while JD Vance takes the message all the way to Alaska. Dawn breaks down the political map, the realities of gas prices across America, and why red-state vulnerabilities come down to the everyday economy. Plus, we cover breaking...

Dawn opens the hour breaking down the horrific, botched lethal injection of killer Krista Pike in Tennessee. We examine how the media ignores the suffering of victim Colleen Slemmer and her grieving mother, May, who endured 31 years of waiting only to face delays, laughter, and zero closure. Dawn argues that our justice system consistently prioritizes convicted killers over the rights of victims a...

Dawn opens Friday with a warm-up in the forecast, a hilarious look at President Trump’s grueling rally schedule, and his wild motorcade ride from Denton, Texas, to Durant, Oklahoma. We react to Trump’s story of ordering the Beast to hit speeds between 85 and 100 miles per hour through pouring rain after terrible weather grounded his flight options. We also tear into Trump’s campaign trail humor, i...

The Dawn Stensland Show opens October with critical Pennsylvania political news, health awareness, and an exclusive in-studio interview. Dawn celebrates a massive grassroots victory for Pennsylvanians after public pressure forced the Shapiro administration to pull back overreaching Department of Health regulations that mirrored Wolf-era mandates. State Senator Kim Ward, Senate President Pro Tempor...

Dawn opens with a look into the media's coverage of gas prices and the Trump administration's release of America.gov. We break down how major outlets walk away from stories when costs go down, contrasting the economic squeeze on Iran with what gets highlighted in the news cycle. Plus, award-winning investigative journalist Todd Shepard joins the show to unpack his latest Broad and Liberty piece re...