We're celebrating Veterans Day with a special live broadcast from Bucks County Estate Traders in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, as Nick Kayal, Dawn Stensland, Greg Stocker, and the crew honor the men and women who serve our country. We open with the history of Veterans Day before Nick delivers a heartfelt Big Take recognizing generations of Americans who risk everything to protect our freedoms. We welcome veteran Don Landry, who shares an emotional account of his childhood, military service, and the World War II hero who raised him. Richard Nataro joins us with stories about his father's wartime service, while Lieutenant Colonel Barbara McCormick discusses her military experiences, including service following the September 11 attacks. We also hear from Lisa Frosch, who shares the extraordinary experiences of her great-uncle Murray Knowles, a World War II prisoner of war who survives two death marches before liberation.
We're also getting into a packed political news cycle following the 2026 midterms. Senate Republicans keep John Thune as their leader despite widespread frustration, while House Republicans select Jim Jordan to replace Mike Johnson after losing their majority. We debate the GOP's election failures, the stalled SAVE America Act, voter identification, Democratic messaging, and whether Republicans are listening to their own voters. In the Cut Sheet, we examine Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political ambitions, speculation about challenging Chuck Schumer, renewed impeachment talk involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the growing opposition to Senator John Fetterman from within his own party. We also react to economic concerns, the cost of higher education, and the latest developments involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
We're covering major local and national stories, including the incredible rescue of an 11-month-old boy found buried alive in a dog crate in South Carolina and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's response to the murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. We debate Philadelphia's newly arrived holiday tree, the Eagles' roster moves, the Sixers' matchup with Boston, and the death of Phillies great Bob Boone. The Cut Sheet brings us an Ohio State fraternity investigation, Ring's new flying home-security camera, and a frightening house fire involving an e-bike battery. Nick also prepares for his ill-advised run up the Philadelphia Museum steps, courtesy of a listener bet. During Dawn's Big Three, we revisit the child welfare investigations, discuss a Chester County animal cruelty case, and follow the planned sinking of the SS United States. We finish with veteran Alfhea Devon Goodwin's account of military service, family, and faith, plus a heated confrontation between John Fetterman and a Code Pink activist.
