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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 1H 13M

High-Speed White House Action, Shock Gloves, And The Truth About Philly’s Naked Bike Ride

from The Dawn Stensland Show

Dawn opens Monday celebrating her return to the show after a summer getaway to Strathmere and North Carolina, recapping all the fun, food, and family moments before diving headfirst into major local and national headlines. We break down local public safety concerns, including Philadelphia’s back-to-school rush, center-city robbery investigations, and a harrowing incident in Georgia where a police officer was dragged over a hundred yards during a Walmart call. The crew also examines law enforcement's implementation of non-lethal shock gloves for ICE officers, debating their practical use, safety benefits, and the mainstream media's ongoing obsession with police gear. Donald Trump's latest news, interest rate updates, and the massive Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. held along the National Mall. We discuss Melania Trump’s featured role at the event to highlight her "Fostering the Future" initiative, providing educational scholarships for young adults aging out of the foster care system. The conversation turns to local heroes as we celebrate Westchester youth athletes going national and preview an upcoming sit-down with Mark Houck regarding religious freedom regulations outside New Jersey medical facilities. Surge Media’s Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis join the program for their weekly segment, recounting their wild recent field adventures. Frank details his experience monologuing while launch-tested on a 250-foot slingshot ride at Morey's Piers in Wildwood alongside Ian’s dad, Kirk. The guys then dive into their coverage of the Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride, breaking down the public reaction, safety concerns, and why they brought their trademark humor—and a pitch for "Republican Shorts"—to the streets of Philly. Finally, Mary Walter steps in for Dom Giordano to preview her upcoming show on foreign policy progress, young adults' economic perspectives, and high-profile international news.

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