We kick off Thursday with an unusual nutritional study from the University of Sydney suggesting that older adults consuming a higher-carbohydrate, lower-fat diet may see improvements in biological-age markers. Greg brings the research, and we immediately question whether the push for more protein has gone too far. Nick's eating habits, Greg's enormous breakfast, and the nutritional value of beans become part of the conversation. We also settle on next Thursday for Nick's trip up the Rocky steps in his tiny James Tallarico shirt, following his lost election bet.
Dawn brings us several major local stories, beginning with the search for 10-year-old Jalayshia Alford, missing from West Philadelphia since October 26. We discuss the tragic death of retired Central Bucks West teacher Katherine "Kitty" Semisch, who was struck by a DART bus outside the Bucks County Free Library. Drexel University suspends two fraternities amid investigations involving alleged hazing and sexual misconduct, prompting a lively debate about whether fraternities and sororities serve any worthwhile purpose. We also contemplate what to do after winning New Jersey's $847 million Powerball jackpot, with Greg planning a dramatic disappearance and Dawn considering buying the radio station. Phil brings us the Sixers' 8-1 start and the Eagles' decision to start Joe Milton over Tanner McKee.
Our Thursday Big Take centers on the Republican Party's future following Tuesday's devastating midterm losses. We examine JD Vance's public assessment blaming the Iran war and affordability, then compare his position with President Trump's defense of the military campaign. We study voting shifts among Gen Z, millennials, and traditionally Republican constituencies, along with Democratic turnout in Texas and Ohio. Ron DeSantis sees an opening for 2028, and prediction markets suggest a presidential field far wider than Vance and Rubio. Dawn closes the hour by questioning whether Democrats will deliver on affordability or spend their congressional majority pursuing Trump.
