We transition into local stories and the day's recurring segments. Phil brings his music-history observations before Dawn presents Dawn's Big Three, beginning with a suburban Pennsylvania public safety warning following an attack involving a woman exercising outdoors. We discuss personal safety while walking or running, including the risks of wearing earbuds in isolated areas. Dawn's second major story involves a Berkeley engineer convicted of poisoning a coworker's food and water, with the victim's suffering and the subsequent court decision producing an animated reaction from everyone in the studio. We examine the consequences of the crime, the criminal justice response, and the controversy involving the engineer's record.
Dawn's third major story includes contrasting developments out of Philadelphia. We discuss public safety problems, political speech, and arguments about the treatment of criminal offenders before turning to something much more positive: a citywide Stack's Bowers hunt offering $10,000 in prizes. The crew has fun predicting what might happen when Philadelphians begin racing around Center City searching for hidden prize certificates. We also return to the special cupcake fundraiser supporting the family of Officer Shane Seiber, thank Rich for joining us, and preview the subjects ahead on Dawn Stensland's program, including breast cancer awareness and education issues.
Oct 15, 2026
