Phil then takes us through Today in Music History, including Van Halen's departure from the Gary Cherone era, before we hand things over to Dawn for the next segment. We begin Dawn's Big Three with a dramatic incident in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where officers respond to a man standing outside the safety fence on an overpass above Route 38. Dawn plays portions of the police body-camera footage as officers speak calmly with the man and persuade him to return to safety. We examine the decision to close nearby roads, the danger to passing motorists, and the patience demonstrated by the responding officers. We also discuss why stories involving police officers successfully saving lives deserve more public attention and praise.
Our second major story concerns a proposed Philadelphia bicycle boycott targeting several Jewish-owned or Israeli-associated restaurants. Dawn examines reporting from City & State Pennsylvania, including comments from former Philadelphia City Councilmember Allan Domb, whose deli is among the named establishments. We discuss the organizers' rhetoric, the timing near the anniversary of Kristallnacht, and concerns that the protest could lead to intimidation or economic harm. The crew considers the difference between disagreement with Israeli government policy and targeting American business owners because of their Jewish identity or perceived political beliefs.
We finish with the voters of Collingswood, New Jersey, who approve ending the borough's 153-year prohibition on alcohol sales. We discuss what the decision could mean for restaurants, bars, and liquor stores, as well as the sizable number of residents who oppose the change. We compare Collingswood with other South Jersey communities that maintain restrictions on liquor sales and consider the challenges of obtaining licenses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Before the segment concludes, Dawn previews upcoming discussions about the economy, New York City politics, and the first lady.
Nov 05, 2026
