Dawn opens with a look into the media's coverage of gas prices and the Trump administration's release of America.gov. We break down how major outlets walk away from stories when costs go down, contrasting the economic squeeze on Iran with what gets highlighted in the news cycle. Plus, award-winning investigative journalist Todd Shepard joins the show to unpack his latest Broad and Liberty piece regarding Governor Josh Shapiro's right-to-know record shielding. Shepard explains the legal battle over Shapiro’s private financial advisor emails linked to the Mike Verb sexual harassment settlement, drawing parallels to federal executive privilege debates.
We also turn our attention to local political headlines out of Lancaster County. Dawn and Todd react to reports revealing a Democratic state senator who co-sponsored a 10% tax on adult online content while liking explicit bondage art on his Tumblr page. Later in the show, breaking news hits as we track alarming footage of an attempted midair hijacking on a Fly Dubai commercial passenger aircraft bound for Tel Aviv. We review live reports of a rogue pilot attempting to crash the plane before being tackled and restrained by the flight crew.
The crew lightens the mood by taking a hilarious turn as Dawn and Dan react to Madonna’s wild appearance at the VMAs. From obvious butt pads to performing on a baggage belt and dancing inside public restrooms, we break down why vintage pop stars try too hard to stay relevant. Finally, Stockton University economics professor Dr. Michael Bussler joins us to dive into the latest 2.2% GDP growth figures, shifting mortgage rates, and how bringing down oil prices will help everyday Americans afford a home.
