Marine One Radio Glitch Sparks Safety Probe Over Trump Flight Near Reagan National

Dawn opens Thursday’s show with breaking news on a frightening safety incident involving Marine One at Reagan National Airport. We break down the alarming air traffic control recordings where pilots gave multiple warnings before takeoff while President Trump was on board, raising serious questions about FAA communication failures and accountability. We also react to the Senate panel voting along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, plus reports of tension over military munition shortages. Former high school volleyball star Peyton McNabb joins the show to share an update on her ongoing recovery after suffering a severe traumatic brain injury when a biological male spiked a ball into her face. Peyton reflects on her journey, the lasting physical impacts, her experience being honored by President Trump at the State of the Union, and why she continues to advocate for state-level protections for female athletes alongside figures like the WNBA's Sophie Cunningham. Economist Dr. Michael Bussler from Stockton University drops by to react to the latest labor, jobless claims, and worker productivity stats. Dawn and Dr. Bussler tackle the ongoing affordability debate, discussing why wage growth is outpacing inflation for many, why low-skilled workers face tough bargaining conditions, and how college students need to align their majors with real-world market demand to avoid massive debt traps.