June 16 2026 Hour 3

Mutant Mice Are Taking Over Philly As Toy Story 5 Demolishes The Box Office

Kayal and Company opens with a major reality check for the region as the National Weather Service issues severe weather alerts for downpours, flash flooding, and historic wind gusts. We look at the data showing these are the highest winds the Delaware Valley has experienced since 1982, prompting a massive debate within the crew. While some try to attribute the shifts to climate change, we point out the obvious local factors—like over-construction and clearing out massive sections of trees—that turn local neighborhoods and golf courses into literal wind tunnels. Plus, with France taking on Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, we break down the strict FIFA lightning evacuation rules and wonder who is actually buying tickets to this match. The crew then pivots to the latest bizarre local headlines, including a newly released Rutgers University study tracking mutant mice in Philadelphia and Trenton. We dive into the terrifying reality that 84% of these local rodents carry a mutant gene making them completely resistant to standard chemical baits, essentially sparking a real-life pest revolution. We also track a viral, tragic video out of Houston where a driver crashed a Tesla Model 3 directly into a home, killing a 76-year-old grandmother, while attempting to blame the vehicle's automated autopilot feature. Shifting to entertainment, we celebrate the massive $312 million global box office opening of Toy Story 5, breaking down why its tech-focused storyline resonates so deeply with modern parents. Finally, Kayal and Company tackles a depressing new study from Wallet Hub that ranks Pennsylvania 38th in the nation for patriotism. We express our sheer disbelief at how the birthplace of American democracy can rank so low in civic engagement and veteran presence, especially compared to neighboring states. We cap off the morning with breaking foreign policy news out of Switzerland, where the U.S. Treasury Department officially authorized the sale of Iranian oil for 60 days following productive talks. We listen to Vice President JD Vance break down the major milestones achieved over the weekend, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, implementing regional ceasefire de-confliction mechanisms, and forcing Iran to invite nuclear inspectors back into the country.

Biting On Planes, Prison Justice, and Why the Reverend Stocker Is Joining the Grift

Kayal and Company kicks off the final hour of the Monday show by diving straight into the antics of the weekend, including an American Airlines flight to Philly disrupted by a passenger biting people and trying to fight the entire cabin. We react to the wild audio from air traffic control and debate what the immediate punishment should be for anyone acting a fool at 30,000 feet. Plus, the crew breaks down the viral video of prison justice out of the UK where three inmates took out a notorious child killer. We then turn our attention to the absolute madness of local politics in Pennsylvania as a Plumburrow council president goes viral for declaring they are neither man nor woman while encouraging children to secretly discuss their gender identity with trusted adults instead of their parents. Kayal presses back against the parading around of mental illness in our society. The crew also looks at a terrifying newly released video of a speeding Tesla crashing straight into a Texas home on autopilot, tragically killing a grandmother inside. Finally, the crew breaks down the latest major news from the Trump administration as Vice President JD Vance announces a massive breakthrough in Switzerland regarding an interim Iran oil deal. We listen to Vance break down the four major accomplishments for the American people, including de-mining the Strait of Hormuz, stabilizing gas prices, and getting inspectors back on the ground. We wrap up the show with Dawn’s Big Three, looking at mutant mice in the Delaware Valley and why Pennsylvania ranks as one of the least patriotic states in the country.

Biting On American Airlines, Prison Justice, And Why Nick Kayal Will Never Wear Top-Siders

Kayal and Company opens the final stretch of Monday's show breaking down Nick’s recent golf outing with Harry Mays at the 1912 Club, which led to an official dress code dispute over Nick's post-round choice of flip-flops. We dive right into the ongoing debate over casual summer footwear for men, while Reverend Stocker makes his presence known in the chat to offer formal prayers for Nick's feet. We shift gears to the national political scene as recent polling numbers show a massive surge in net favorability for the Democratic Socialists of America over traditional congressional Democrats. The crew reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris teasing a potential 2028 presidential run during an interview with Don Lemon, where she attempts to explain why "hope is a verb" while simultaneously backing progressive proposals to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices and abolish the Electoral College. Finally, we hit the wildest news stories from around the world and close to home. We look at the bizarre "pro-algae" protesters who targeted the Washington Monument reflecting pool over Father's Day weekend, a horrific shooting on an MTA bus in the Bronx over a cell phone volume dispute, and an emergency landing in Philadelphia after an American Airlines passenger bit another traveler mid-flight.

Keir Starmer Resigns In The UK While New Jersey’s E-Bike Law Causes Outrage Down The Shore

Kayal and Company opens Hour Two on Monday with the crew hitting the ground running on the upcoming live broadcast at the FOP Lodge 5 in Northeast Philadelphia. We dive into the countdown for the annual bike ride, the strict fundraising rules required to get a team jersey, and why some members of the crew are already slacking on their training routine. We also share some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from Father's Day weekend and Nick's spicy Bloody Mary routine at the golf course. We then shift into the big story regarding the total legacy media blackout of declassified documents detailing the Covid-19 lab leak and cover-up. The crew breaks down how networks like CNN, MSNBC, ABC, and NBC spent zero minutes covering the massive story on their flagship programs. We expose the deep financial connection between these traditional media outlets and pharmaceutical companies, pointing out that a massive portion of their ad revenue comes directly from big pharma. Dawn provides a breakdown of the corporate backing, and we discuss how this media omission creates deep divides during political discussions with family and friends.

From World Cup Drama At The Linc To Blockbuster Numbers For Toy Story 5: Nick Kayal Breaks Down The Weekend

We kick off a brand-new work week on Kayal and Company by breaking down a wild 72 hours of political and cultural shifts. The crew reacts to the escalating situation in Switzerland, where Vice President JD Vance is spearheading high-stakes negotiations with Iran. We detail Donald Trump's growing fury after Iranian negotiators reportedly stormed out of an 80-minute session following an intense message from the administration. We analyze the reality of the Strait of Hormuz, rising gas prices, and why Trump remains acutely focused on protecting his legacy as a peace-and-prosperity leader ahead of the crucial midterms. The crew also shines a bright light on the blatant media omission surrounding the Tulsi Gabbard and Anthony Fauci declassification story. While we dedicated significant time to the declassified lab-leak and gain-of-function files last week, corporate networks like CNN, MSNBC, and ABC completely memory-holed the development. We dissect the clear economic motives behind this silence, pointing directly to network reliance on massive pharmaceutical advertising revenue that keeps legacy media operational Finally, we shift gears to local news and culture, checking in on a tragic flight training plane crash that originated from Ocean City, New Jersey, and updating listeners on the Philadelphia police investigations in Hunting Park. Plus, Dawn shares a look at the upcoming World Cup festivities at Lincoln Financial Field, Phil delivers a stellar Phillies weekend update featuring Bryce Harper hitting for the cycle, and Nick reviews the massive box office success of Toy Story 5.