We're tackling explosive new claims about government surveillance, political targeting, and the growing controversy surrounding former special counsel Jack Smith. Senator Chuck Grassley's latest findings put information involving at least 639,000 Republican voters, donors, and supporters under scrutiny, including purchases of MAGA merchandise. We examine the records, the allegations of political discrimination involving major American banks, and what accountability might look like. Meanwhile, Nick Kayal delivers a fiery Big Take on selective outrage over comedian Shane Gillis, late-night television, women's sports, and reactions to the Lindsay Clancy case. Dawn Stensland and Greg Stocker push the conversation further, sparking some serious disagreements and plenty of laughs along the way.
We also bring the conversation home to Philadelphia, where Dawn reports on a sexual assault allegation near Temple University, a fatal police encounter near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Delaware's new restrictions on publicly identifying criminal defendants. The crew pays tribute to fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber as Termini Brothers Bakery and Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation step forward to support his family. We discuss the Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers, growing frustration with expensive streaming subscriptions, and our special WPHT and Piazza breast cancer awareness initiative. We're also digging into the midterm elections, including James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign, Ken Paxton, the political future of New York, and questions surrounding politicians' finances.
Rich Zeoli joins us for a spirited conversation about political scandals, campaign controversies, and whether Republicans or Democrats have reason to worry as Election Day approaches. We debate the Texas Senate race, the political fallout surrounding Talarico's absence from the campaign trail, and the rumors circulating about his health. We also return to Philadelphia-area public safety concerns, argue over political speech and protest activity, and mix in the kind of spontaneous studio battles that make every morning unpredictable. From Washington investigations and election politics to local generosity and Philadelphia's latest stories, we're covering plenty of ground on Kayal and Company.
Oct 15, 2026
