We open this segment of The Dawn Stensland Show breaking down the national economic picture following President Trump’s North Carolina rally. We examine Trump’s calls for significantly lower interest rates and his arguments regarding trade deficits and international credit standing. Stockton University professor Dr. Michael Bussler joins us to put the financial numbers into perspective, explaining how ongoing international conflicts impact global energy prices, fuel inflation, and drive mortgage rates up. We also analyze newly released Census data highlighting real median household income growth alongside historically low child poverty metrics across the nation.
Dawn shifts the focus home to Pennsylvania to tackle the hyper-local issues hitting our wallets, starting with skyrocketing energy bills. We detail how Pennsylvanians are forced to subsidize flawed policies from neighboring states, inflating monthly utility expenses across the Commonwealth. The crew reacts to crucial state Senate races, the fight to preserve private and Catholic school access through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), and the expanding legal scrutiny surrounding Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Plus, we highlight recent bipartisan action in Congress establishing a permanent fraud enforcement division to stop the fleecing of taxpayer dollars.
Dr. Robert Malone joins Dawn to dissect the public health messaging around Pennsylvania’s reported measles outbreak. We examine the media narrative, the political motivations driving fear campaigns, and the potential regulatory power plays quietly moving through state commissions. Finally, Dr. Malone shares practical self-sufficiency insights from his book, Homesteading for Health, detailing how local regenerative farming and direct-to-consumer agriculture can restore supply chain independence. We close out the hour celebrating Philadelphia’s rich history on Constitution Day and reflecting on the unique legacy of our region.
Sep 17, 2026
