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The On Deadline Podcast

Audacy's On Deadline Podcast is a dive into a big news topic of the day from new and unexplored angles. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and also produced by Joe Hiti and Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti. The On Deadline Podcast delivers the news with deeper context so that listeners know not only what happened, but also why it happened.
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O.J. Simpson and the creation of a ‘shame free America’

Today, On Deadline is looking back at the controversial NFL star who started his career with jaw-dropping moves on the football field and later became famous for something else entirely. He was America’s most notorious criminal defendant – un-convicted, but guilty in the eyes of many. That's right, its O.J. Simpson, who died last week from prostate cancer. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe ...

Apr 18, 202414 min

Are the iPad kids okay? What constant exposure to technology is doing to our brains

Today, On Deadline is looking at the growing concern about children using technology and social media too early in their life. You may have heard this phrase: iPad kids. A term used to define a generation of young Americans who many have said have grown too comfortable with a screen in front of their face instead of fresh air. While introducing kids to technology at a young age may have once been seen as giving them a head start, many are now wondering if it was a mistake. 'On Deadline' is hoste...

Apr 12, 202418 min

Total eclipse: when we’ll see the next one and when Earth will gets its last one

Today, On Deadline is looking to the stars and to the effects of this week’s solar eclipse. Whether it be through the lens of a telescope, binoculars, your own eyes, or photos and videos shared online, we all really seem love looking into the cosmos. We'll dive into the impact it had on the ground and look into the future, towards the last next and last solar eclipses we'll see on Earth. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and My...

Apr 10, 202414 min

Age before felonies? Checking in on the 2024 presidential race

Today, On Deadline is checking in with three presidential candidates as the November election grows closer. A Democrat, a Republican and an Independent whose family name has a long history in American politics. What is up with the campaigns of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Apr 05, 202420 min

How a single collision could bring down 17,000 US bridges

Today, On Deadline is looking at last week’s bridge tragedy in Baltimore and whether or not Americans should be worried about the infrastructure around them. While other major pieces of infrastructure, like the Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge, have stood for more than or nearly a century, some are beginning to wonder if the tragedy that befell Baltimore could happen in their own cities. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Straw...

Apr 04, 202414 min

Crushing the competition: Has Apple gone too far?

Today, On Deadline is looking at the Justice Department's lawsuit against tech giant Apple. It alleges the company has monopolized the mobile phone market. The Biden administration is alleging they’ve illegally monopolized the smartphone market. Could the infamous green text bubble be the final frontier in this fight against Apple here in the US? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti....

Mar 29, 202416 min

Mayhem in Moscow: Could this attack raise gas prices or even affect the 2024 election?

Today, On Deadline is looking at a massacre in Moscow and how it could affect Russia’s ongoing fight with Ukraine and reverberate around the world … down to how much we all pay at the gas pump and who we’ll vote for in November. Last Friday, four gunmen opened fire at a theater near Moscow and slaughtered more than 100 Russians. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Mar 28, 202416 min

Is it ever going to be affordable to buy a home? Inside the housing market's perfect storm

Today, On Deadline is breaking down the incredibly complex and frustrating housing market. And asking this question: Are Americans finally about to get some relief? The current housing market has been a perfect storm of both high prices and skyrocketing interest rates. It’s one of the main pain points driving inflation and fostering a perception that the otherwise solid economy is floundering. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser ...

Mar 22, 202415 min

The clock is running out for TikTok – everything you need to know

Today, On Deadline is scrolling to find out how threatening TikTok really is to national security and if efforts to ban the platform could swing the election for several candidates. Last week TikTok was thrown into a whirlwind after the House passed a bipartisan measure to force its Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance to sell the platform or see it banned in the U.S. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound ...

Mar 21, 202416 min

Is a cease-fire coming? Ramadan in Gaza begins with deadly hunger

Today, On Deadline is checking in on the Israel-Hamas war, and hopes that a cease-fire might finally put an end to mounting tragedies abroad and at home. Ramadan, a holy month of fasting observed in Islam, just began. This year Palestinian Muslims in Gaza are facing deadly hunger as they try to take part. Here's the latest on efforts to get aid to Gaza and the possibility of a cease-fire before Ramadan is over. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti,...

Mar 15, 202412 min

Biden wants to tax the rich: What to expect next in the US economy

Today, On Deadline is looking at President Joe Biden’s next budget plan, which he revealed this week, and broader questions about the American economy in 2024 and beyond. Voters have mentioned economic issues – including inflation and jobs – as their greatest concern in an ongoing Gallup survey since 2022. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Mar 14, 202413 min

All eyes are on the border as the 2024 race heats up

Today On Deadline is looking at the ongoing crisis at the southern border almost a month after a bipartisan bill looking to address the situation was marked Dead-on-arrival in the house. Like most partisan issues the situation at the border remains unsolved,. While Democrats and Republicans pointing fingers at each other, solutions seem out of reach. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti....

Mar 08, 202414 min

How Trump won the ballot battle -- and what comes next

Today On Deadline is looking at a decision from the Supreme Court that will impact the 2024 election… and potentially who we have as our president next year. Here's how former President Donald Trump was able to remain on Colorado ballots, and what it means for the 2024 election. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Mar 07, 202413 min

Special Edition: Will Super Tuesday provide any curveballs?

On Deadline previews what we can expect from Super Tuesday 2024. While it looks like former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden will easily win their primaries, are there still surprises in store? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Mar 05, 202411 min

2024 presidential race: How did we end up with a rematch no one seems to want?

Today On Deadline is looking at the 2024 election and what it means for America, since it appears that we’ll be facing nearly the same slate of candidates as we did four years ago -- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We'll look at some of the challengers, including former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. So...

Mar 01, 202415 min

Two years into the war in Ukraine, will the US help it get across the finish line?

Questions remain about whether the United States is going to provide Ukraine with the aid many analysts believe it needs to continue to fend off advances by Russia. Will the U.S. come through in time? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Feb 29, 202414 min

Nukes in space, arrested ballerinas and slain rivals: Is Vladimir Putin spinning out of control?

Today On Deadline is looking at Russia under Vladimir Putin. From nukes in space and interviews with Tucker Carlson to a dead presidential candidate, and an incarcerated and blindfolded ballerina, the last few weeks have been busy ones for Russia in the headlines. We'll unpack it all for you. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry, Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Feb 23, 202413 min

Super Bowl Parade shooting aftermath: Is anything safe?

'On Deadline' is looking at the Kansas City shooting that killed one, injured nearly two dozen, and left even more terrified on what was supposed to be one of America’s great days. Will we ever feel safe in a public space again? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry, Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry, Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Feb 22, 202415 min

Report raises new questions about Biden’s age and mental fitness for another term

'On Deadline' takes you through a scathing report from special counsel Robert Hur that described Joe Biden as an elderly man with a bad memory, an assessment that kept the president from facing any repercussions for handling of classified documents. 'On Deadline' is produced and hosted by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Feb 16, 202413 min

Will parents be responsible for kids who kill after the Crumbley verdict?

'On Deadline' dives in to whether more parents can be held responsible for kids who kill after many were left wondering if the conviction of Jennifer Crumbley for her son's mass killing at a school in suburban Michigan will become a precedent. '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.

Feb 15, 202415 min

Is Ozempic all that it's hyped up to be?

The diabetes medication Ozempic burst into popularity last year when it was discovered that it could help with weight loss by simultaneously making your stomach feel fuller while shutting down receptors in the brain that make people crave sugar and other unhealthy options. But is it all that it's cracked up to be? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

Feb 09, 202415 min

Tik Tok gets muted and Zuckerberg apologizes: wild times in social media

On Deadline is looking at the changing culture of social media and the growing outcry against platforms that some say cause harm to our youngest generations. With copyright disputes taking music from big-name artists of TikTok and social media CEOs making their way to Capitol Hill filling up this week's headlines. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Feb 08, 202415 min

The red line: World waits for US reaction to strike on its forces in Jordan

On Deadline today is looking at the possibility of an expanded war in the Middle East, after a drone strike killed three US service members in Jordan, and left dozens injured. Officials believe the attacks were from pro-Iranian militias, but they are still working to determine exactly who launched the drone and from where it launched. In the meantime, the Middle East conflict is becoming multi-pronged for US forces. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hi...

Feb 02, 202415 min

Open defiance: Border crisis puts Texas on a collision course with federal government

Texas and the federal government are in a stand-off after last year saw a record number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, with 2.5 million in fiscal year 2023, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Issues surrounding the influx of migrants have grown so tense that a majority of Americans say immigration is the nation’s biggest issue, not inflation. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bi...

Feb 01, 202414 min

Can 'Sports Illustrated' be saved?

Sports Illustrated held a special place in the world of sports news and entertainment, which is why the news that most staffers had been suddenly laid off was so stunning. With iconic covers and memorable in-depth stories – plus world-class journalists – people have raced for the latest edition since it first began as a weekly magazine in 1954. So where did the downfall begin? And what’s next … is it over? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Chri...

Jan 26, 202413 min

Coming soon: Ricochet

Gun violence is a national crisis. In Philadelphia, more than 10,000 people have been shot in the last five years. 2,100 people have died. Every bullet fired has a ripple effect. In this series from Gone Cold, we’ll examine the issues through stories from those affected the most: victims, defendants, law enforcement, medical workers, judges and families, while highlighting unsolved cases. What makes someone pull the trigger? What is the lasting impact? And what, if anything, can make it stop? He...

Jan 19, 20243 min

'The match that lights an even larger explosion': Fears rise about Middle East escalation

On Deadline is taking a lens to the Middle East, where a coordinated attack from the United States and the United Kingdom is making headlines and raising fears about an escalating conflict that engulfs even more resources from a greater number of countries. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Jan 19, 202414 min

Why did the Iowa Caucus mark the end for DeSantis?

On Deadline is making its way to the middle of the country as we look at the Iowa Caucus and what the results mean for Republican hopefuls. Former President Donald Trump proved the polls right on Monday night, taking home the victory in Iowa. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came in a distant second -- what did that really mean for the future of his campaign? '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 ...

Jan 18, 202412 min

Trump on top: What Iowa means for the 2024 presidential race

Donald Trump did what he expected to do in the Iowa Caucus last night by winning it handily and Ron DeSantis saved his campaign by coming in second over Nikki Haley. DeSantis earned a ticket to New Hampshire, where Haley is heavily favored. For the latest, here's KCBS' Doug Sovern. Produced by Mallory Somera and Joe Hiti. Sound design by Joe Hiti. Photo credit: Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center on January 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowans...

Jan 16, 202413 min
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