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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 43 MIN

Why We Are A Broken, Sick Society That Canyons Eye Contact And Relies On Urinal Phone Scrolling

from Kayal and Company

Kayal and Company opens the fourth hour on a wild Wednesday morning tackling the breakdown of normal social interaction in our modern world. We break down the absolute sickness of people scrolling on their cell phones everywhere from workplace hallways to bathroom urinals just to avoid looking each other in the eye. The crew honors older military veterans who still know how to deliver a firm handshake with direct eye contact, contrasting them sharply with today's screen-addicted culture. We also dive into the ongoing controversy surrounding the fencing and alleged box-cutter vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The crew then shifts focus to a pair of stunning videos that have the internet buzzing. First, we react to a jaw-dropping mid-flight brawl that erupted among passengers on what appears to be a higher-end commercial airline flight, leading Kayal to declare he will never fly sober again. Then, we look at the terrifying footage of a 13-year-old boy at Disneyland who tried to climb out of a log flume ride at the top of a drop and ended up tumbling 50 feet down a rocky waterfall. Finally, Dawn Stensland brings us the Big Three, spotlighting Donald Trump’s highly anticipated campaign visit to Pennsylvania. We listen to clips from Trump's speech at the iconic Mack Trucks facility in Eastern Pennsylvania, where he promotes the resurgence of American manufacturing and the pride of the "Made in the USA" stamp. Plus, we highlight the return of Karoline Leavitt to the trail, celebrate Phil Almquist's daily music history lesson, and investigate whether "butt rock" is actually a real musical genre.

Kayal and Company opens the fourth hour on a wild Wednesday morning tackling the breakdown of normal social interaction in our modern world. We break down the absolute sickness of people scrolling on their cell phones everywhere from workplace hallways to bathroom urinals just to avoid looking each other in the eye. The crew honors older military veterans who still know how to deliver a firm handshake with direct eye contact, contrasting them sharply with today's screen-addicted culture. We also dive into the ongoing controversy surrounding the fencing and alleged box-cutter vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The crew then shifts focus to a pair of stunning videos that have the internet buzzing. First, we react to a jaw-dropping mid-flight brawl that erupted among passengers on what appears to be a higher-end commercial airline flight, leading Kayal to declare he will never fly sober again. Then, we look at the terrifying footage of a 13-year-old boy at Disneyland who tried to climb out of a log flume ride at the top of a drop and ended up tumbling 50 feet down a rocky waterfall. Finally, Dawn Stensland brings us the Big Three, spotlighting Donald Trump’s highly anticipated campaign visit to Pennsylvania. We listen to clips from Trump's speech at the iconic Mack Trucks facility in Eastern Pennsylvania, where he promotes the resurgence of American manufacturing and the pride of the "Made in the USA" stamp. Plus, we highlight the return of Karoline Leavitt to the trail, celebrate Phil Almquist's daily music history lesson, and investigate whether "butt rock" is actually a real musical genre.

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