We open our Wednesday morning with some well-earned Philadelphia sports excitement as the revamped Sixers defeat the defending champion New York Knicks, 106-100, at Madison Square Garden. Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia with 28 points, and LeBron James makes his Sixers debut in his 24th NBA season. We get Phil Almquist's take on the new roster, the team's defensive performance, and whether Maxey remains the central piece of a star-studded lineup. We also check in on the developing controversy surrounding Jalen Hurts' blood clots, the NFL's defense of the Eagles' medical decisions, and the NFL Players Association's demand for a full investigation.
Dawn Stensland leads our news coverage with the growing federal investigation into Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office. We examine grand jury subpoenas, the Dennis Johnson conviction review, Judge Paul Diamond's referral to federal investigators, and accusations involving Krasner's senior deputy and former assistant district attorneys. We debate the role of major political donors, including George Soros and Elon Musk, and whether outside spending or the voters themselves deserve greater scrutiny. We also reflect on the emotional funeral for Philadelphia police officer Shane Seiber, the attendance of his wounded partner Hector Rodriguez, and the legal proceedings facing accused killer Eric Lewis. Additional headlines include proposed school cellphone restrictions, approaching Pennsylvania mail-ballot deadlines, and the upcoming trial of Sean Higgins in the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Nick delivers our Wednesday Big Take, "Let Krasner Cook," questioning whether federal scrutiny finally produces real consequences for the Philadelphia district attorney. We examine allegations surrounding the handling of Dennis Johnson's case, the testimony of former prosecutor Jaclyn Mason, and Krasner's public disagreement with the federal judge's findings. We revisit the murder of Kada Scott and the criticism of Krasner's prosecution policies while asking whether Philadelphia voters will ever change course. Dawn also discusses the political friction involving Mayor Cherelle Parker, Governor Josh Shapiro, and Krasner's handling of criminal cases involving SEPTA. The hour starts with some laughs as we ridicule an HOA request discouraging full-size Halloween candy bars, debate the meaning of "sugar equity," and celebrate Back to the Future Day with a highly opinionated apple discussion.
