We kick off Wednesday with Nick Kayal, Dawn Stensland, Greg Stocker, Phil Almquist, and Jimmy Kelly tackling a packed morning of Philadelphia news, national controversies, and plenty of studio chaos. A new study comparing diet soda with water turns into a debate about healthy habits, while Greg makes his case that Kayal and Company has the smartest audience in radio. Dawn brings us developments in the Philadelphia property investigation involving Raymond Horsch, funeral arrangements for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, and murder charges following a horrific incident at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. We also discuss Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, the Flyers' winless start, and the Eagles' disastrous ending in London. Nick's Big Take centers on District Attorney Larry Krasner, whose response to the police shooting draws fierce criticism from our crew.
We continue examining Krasner's public statements, the criminal history of accused officer killer Eric Lewis, and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's response as we debate accountability throughout the criminal justice system. The conversation shifts to Cornell University, where allegations involving seven fraternity members prompt fresh scrutiny and restrictions on fraternity activities. Then Tony Bruno and Harry Mays join us for a Wednesday reunion filled with insults, impressions, unexpected confessions, and nonstop arguments. We get into Shane Gillis's controversial Saturday Night Live monologue, Sara Haines's reaction on The View, and whether comedians face unreasonable backlash for jokes. We also announce our partnership with Piazza Auto Group for a special breast cancer awareness broadcast supporting the American Cancer Society, while Tony, Harry, Dawn, and Nick spar over politics, AOC, Gavin Newsom, and the future of American elections.
We roll into the final hour with a hilarious discussion about the drinks we grew up with, from Tang and Hi-C Ecto Cooler to RC Cola, Tab, and Dr Pepper. Tony and Harry share childhood stories as the crew debates soda, garden hoses, glass bottles, and just how much sugar we consumed growing up. Kimberly Guilfoyle's departure as ambassador to Greece prompts more political commentary and a few brutal jokes, while an Indiana Democratic candidate's bizarre television interview leaves the studio stunned. Jimmy Kelly brings his Wednesday historical trivia before we turn to a New Jersey deli facing a possible $1,000 penalty over its menu descriptions. We finish with a disturbing Chester County parking-lot incident involving diapers placed on a woman's car, Philadelphia's last-place driving ranking, and Dawn's Big Three, featuring a humpback whale crashing into a fishing boat near Long Island. We wrap with Tony Bruno's boat-buying ambitions, short-shorts jokes, and one final burst of laughter.