We open Friday on The Dawn Stensland Show with guest hosts Dan Borowski and the Surge Media crew, Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis. We react to the latest street-level clashes in Philadelphia, detailing how a permitted Pride event devolved into an unpermitted, drunken riot in the Gayborhood. Frank shares his firsthand experience being harassed by mob agitators on the ground, and we break down Councilwoman Rue Landau’s outrageous attacks on Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel. We argue that condemning officers for using basic crowd control—like police horses—only emboldens lawlessness and exposes the destructive agenda of city officials who soft-pedal mob violence while abandoning everyday citizens.
We turn to the bigger geopolitical and economic picture, reacting to Donald Trump’s latest comments on the economy, foreign policy, and the future of the conservative movement. We analyze the global fallout of the conflict in Iran, exploring how dismantling hostile regimes forces a necessary reset in global trade, strips leverage from adversaries like China, and ultimately secures long-term American energy dominance. We contrast real economic stability with the radical proposals of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates, demonstrating how left-wing policies destroy affordability, erode individual initiative, and drive up everyday costs.
We dive into the culture war over American ambition, grit, and the current debate surrounding skyrocketing food prices and "Burrito Gate." The crew reflects on what it truly takes to build something from nothing in America today—sharing personal stories of sacrificing, eating $6 Dunkin' meal deals, and working tirelessly to build an independent media company. We confront the root causes of economic strain on working-class Americans, emphasizing how illegal immigration depresses wages and why real opportunity requires restoring law and order, securing our borders, and revitalizing classic American patriotism among the next generation.
Aug 07, 2026
