On Deadline today is the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The committee leading it held their first hearing last week and it's still going, even after the party kicked its own House Speaker out of his role. Here's the latest, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.
She's been known mostly in latter years for her incredible longevity, but there's much more to Dianne Feinstein. The 90-year-old senator died last week. Explore her legacy and plans for the future of her seat in today's On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.
The day before the federal government was set to shut down, Congress passed a bipartisan spending bill that will keep the government funded for the next 45 days. WWJ Business editor Murray Feldman says the majority of small businesses in Metro Detroit would be hurt by a government shutdown. (PHOTO: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Legal experts say Donald Trump is testing the 14th Amendment in new ways by running to become the next GOP nominee for president. The amendment says a person who has taken an oath to obey the Constitution while serving as an elected official and then participated in an insurrection or rebellion against the U.S., is barred from holding federal office. What does that mean for Trump as numerous cases that charge him with that very thing unfold in the courts? Dive in with today's On Deadline, produc...
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is currently down almost a dozen votes he needs to pass a spending bill thanks to conservatives known as the Freedom Caucus. The hard-right members of the House are demanding cuts deeper than the agreement McCarthy made with President Joe Biden. So far, they’re unrelenting. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.
President Joe Biden is at this hour in Metro Detroit, joining striking UAW members on the picket line. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill was joined live by Oakland University history professor and automotive labor historian, Professor Daniel Clark to talk about this unique moment, and what it means. (Photo: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Hunter Biden is an admitted crack cocaine addict and alcoholic who purchased a firearm illegally while addicted to drugs. Local district courts see hundreds of similar cases a day, possibly thousands. But this is the president’s son, a beloved one. Joe Biden’s only remaining son after the death of his elder son Beau. So it’s different. Dive into the case against Hunter Biden with host and producer Lauren Barry. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kap...
Today marks one week since the United Auto Workers went on strike against all three major auto manufacturers at the same time – the first time that has ever happened -- and On Deadline is how the strike will impact the rest of the country — including you, especially if you have plans to buy a car anytime soon. Dive into the strike and how it affects your major purchase decisions in this episode of On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill...
As we enter the fall and winter months, there is renewed concern about COVID-19. For most, COVID lockdowns feel like a thing of the past. But Republican presidential candidates are warning of things to come. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks into the possibility of new lockdowns and restrictions. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Danilo Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison on August 31 after being sentenced to life in prison without parole the week before for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend. For two weeks, neighbors in a quiet and mostly rural suburban county west of Philadelphia anxiously waited for the capture of the 34-year old Cavalcante, as state police launched a massive manhunt. How did a late-night cigarette break tip authorities off to the whereabouts of the escaped killer? How did a dog named Yo...
'While the cameras are focused on today, the other 364 days out of the year, there's a lot of suffering going on,' said John Feal of the FealGood Foundation this week on the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He's one of the people impacted by the attacks featured on this week's On Deadline, where we examine the lingering impact of that traumatic day. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Sm...
‘People will pay any price and bear any burden to see these shows, even if the tickets are way outside their budget.’ That's one expert's take in this episode of On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry, on the topic of concert tours that made a considerable impact on local economies this summer. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee.
There are more than 55,000 teaching vacancies across the country, leaving school districts scrambling as classes in most states have already started. But what has caused the ongoing crisis? Pay, fears of violence and more are coming into play. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee.
From Hollywood stars to baristas, teachers, bus drivers, flight attendants and now auto workers, thousands of Americans are either striking or on the precipice of it. Explore that trend coast to coast in today's On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee.
President Joe Biden, 80, and former President Donald Trump, 77, are currently the frontrunners to be candidates in the 2024 election. However, many have questioned whether they are both are past the age when they should be serving in the position. Listen to hear the drawbacks and benefits of having seasoned elected officials. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson said — 'When you strike at a king, you must kill him' -- and many remembered those words when Russian mutiny leader Yevgeniy Prigozhin was killed in an explosive plane crash outside of Moscow. Listen for more on what happens to those on Vladimir Putin's naughty list. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry; This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan, and Brian Setzer.
In Los Angeles, New York, Philly, Detroit, Chicago and across the country, stores have fallen victim to gangs of thieves who rush in, grab everything they can and take off with hundreds, even thousands, of dollars worth of product in one fell swoop. On Deadline dives in to find out why the crime is skyrocketing and why solutions are so hard to find. Lauren Barry is the host and producer. This episode is also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee, Myron Kapan and Jim Hanke.
On Deadline today is one of the strangest and potentially most dangerous environmental pairings the United States has ever seen. An earthquake and a hurricane-turned-tropical-storm both struck Southern California in the same day. On Deadline explores the damage left behind and how it happened in the first place. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee, Myron Kaplan and Jim Hanke.
In today's episode of The On Deadline Podcast, producer and host Lauren Barry dives into the RICO Act, which is usually associated with gangsters, and uncovers how it was used in Georgia to tag former President Donald Trump with what many believe is the most serious of his four indictments. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan.
Smoke has stretched from Canadian wildfires to Detroit, Chicago, New York and other major American cities on and off all summer. Images on social media have shown smoke blanketing them in a dystopian haze. One of the most beautiful spots on earth wasn’t safe from the threat of sudden wildfire. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted three times now, with a fourth charge on its way, according to his own social media. In this week's On Deadline, host and producer Lauren Barry delves into why the latest charge is so incendiary and explores if it could derail his chances for a second term in office and even end with jail time. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Sabrina Boyd-Surka.
Why are Americans so violent? This week's On Deadline explores that question as the country is on pace for two mass shootings every single day in 2022. In this episode, you'll hear from a mass shooter in his own words, get the latest on the Tree of Life Synagogue shooter, get a profile of the Gilgo Beach serial killer and hear from experts about what's driving our society to ever-increasing violence. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and ...
On Deadline from Audacy's newsrooms is the extreme heat that continues to blanket the country, leaving air conditioners running and some houses the equivalent of air fryers. With temperatures nationwide and around the globe hitting record highs this summer, host Lauren Barry wonders if we'll miss the goal we have to hit to start to ease global warming. Produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee.
Hollywood is at a crossroads as actors, writers and producers strike over wages, AI and more. The strike's effect on promotion, awards season and offerings after the summer will be 'profound,' according to one expert. Explore the near and far-time impact of the strike. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Joe Hiti, Myron Kaplan, Christy Strawser and Bill Smee.
In Audacy's On Deadline Podcast, host Lauren Barry breaks down the latest situation in Ukraine and the controversy over its effort to join NATO. Staunch allies, including the United States, are hesitant to bring Ukraine into the alliance and risk provoking Russia, even as the former Soviet country struggles with its own internal conflict. Produced by Joe Hiti.
With a few remaining months of calm weather in Ukraine, there are talks of offensives on both sides of Russia's war. The Ukrainians are aiming to retake much of the southern, coastal areas seized by the Russians during their initial invasion. The Kremlin is talking about pushing forward with its campaign in the East, looking to control the entire Donbas region. But armies on both sides are more than a little exhausted, in terms of available fighters and weapons. And for the Ukrainians, that's wh...
Life goes on across much of Ukraine, in spite of Russia's ongoing war in the eastern and southern sections of the country. While Ukrainians attempt to adjust to life during a hostile invasion, Russia's war has undoubtedly upended just about every facet of society, including arts and culture. Before the invasion, the Pro English Theater Group in Kyiv was putting on regular performances, building up followers and audiences and trying to make a name for themselves. When war broke out in February it...
While Russia's war in Ukraine is being at least partially blamed for higher gas prices and surging inflation here in the U.S., in Europe the war could be tipping several countries into recessions. Germany and France's economies are showing signs of significant slowing, and countries across the continent are scrambling to make up for a loss of Russia oil and natural gas. In Italy, food banks are being forced to feed ever increasing numbers of people. While Europe struggles, however, Russia someho...
Boris Johnson is prime minister of Great Britain ... not the president of Ukraine. So Johnson's resignation announcement today obviously shouldn't have any intense, direct impact on Ukraine or its war against Russia. However "BoJo" as the Ukrainians took to calling him, was one of the earliest and strongest supporters of Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. He was also the first head of state to visit Kyiv while the war still raged. Ukraine might not have lost a leader today, but it l...
While the first part of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ended in failure, the Russians are starting to see results from their second act: the scaled down aim of controlling all of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region is getting closer to reality for Russia. Russia is working to secure its gains in the Donbas. Its forces have taken complete control of one of the provinces and are now focusing on one city where the mayor has urged civilians to evacuate as quickly as possible. If Russia succeeds in control...
