The On Deadline Podcast

Deadly plane crashes bring urgent questions about air safety

Today On Deadline is pondering the recent string of deadly or dangerous airplane and airport incidents, and asking: Is this the new normal?

Will birthright citizenship end? Trump's border policies, explored

Today On Deadline is looking at the new Trump administration's efforts to curb illegal immigration, which includes declaring a national emergency at the United States-Mexico border.

How Trump plans to give the US an edge in the AI wars

Today On Deadline is written – and recorded – by actual humans, not the artificial intelligence that’s set to see a massive boom under the new presidential administration.

Trump claims divine intervention in his new presidency, but what does that mean?

Today On Deadline is looking at the return of President Donald Trump, who has had a busy first few days in office after his four year hiatus.

As Trump takes office, we take a look at Biden's legacy

Today On Deadline is looking back at the last four years and the legacy left by the country’s 46th president, Joseph Biden.

What are the chances that Trump's plans to expand America will actually happen?

Today, On Deadline is looking into Donald Trump's continued discussion of American expansion, from Greenland to the Panama Canal and even Canada.

Nation watches in horror as fires continue to blaze in SoCal

Today On Deadline is looking at what could be the worst domestic natural disaster in our nation’s history. Fires that have ravaged much of Los Angeles county, including celebrity mansion and iconic structures.

Can Trump strike a new deal with Russia?

Today On Deadline is looking at the vow that President-elect Donald Trump made on the campaign trail when he said he would end the Russian invasion of Ukraine upon his return to the White House.

A tragedy in New Orleans and its aftermath

Today On Deadline is looking at the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that killed 14 people and injured 35 others when 42-year-old Shamsud-Dim Jabbar plowed a rented Ford F-150 into a crowd of holiday revelers. In memory of Billy DiMaio.

From Ozempic to fentanyl, how drugs shaped 2024 and the year ahead

Today On Deadline is looking at the world of drugs and the legal and illegal substances that made headlines in 2024 and will continue to in 2025.

Remembering the life of Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday, Dec. 29 at 100 years old. The On Deadline Podcast remembers him in this special episode.

Tech titans who fought him first term line up to kiss Donald Trump’s ring: ‘‘My personality changed or something’

Today On Deadline is looking at the incoming Trump administration and what it could mean for the world of tech, as CEOs and big names continue to meet with the President-elect.

Want some cocoa? Let's unpack our holiday stress

Today On Deadline is decking the halls and setting out our cookies as we get ready for the holiday season. Or rather, we’re getting out the ibuprofen and preparing a bath as the holidays aren’t always the refreshing and relaxing time that they may have once been.

Will TikTok really run out the clock?

Today On Deadline is looking at what could be the end of the line for TikTok, as a recent appellate court ruling has allowed the potential ban of the app in the US.

Are DEI goals officially DOA under Trump?

Today On Deadline is looking at the ever evolving landscape of work, as more companies back away from their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies that seemed paramount during the pandemic.

A shocking folk hero: How the internet responded to the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

Today On Deadline is looking into the shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside his Manhattan hotel and the internet’s reaction to the arrest of suspected shooter Luigi Mangione.

Crypto skyrockets following Trump win: What you need to know

Biden's pardon of his son raises questions about America itself

Today On Deadline is breaking down a bombshell decision from President Joe Biden to issue a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden.

Trump admin watch: An energy industry outlook

This week, we take a look at what we can expect concerning U.S. policy and the energy industry under the next Trump administration.

Taking a peek into Trump's plan for our financial future

Today On Deadline is looking at what President elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies for the economy and immigration – two areas where he’s expected to make the most sweeping changes – could mean for the United States.

Why Trump’s cabinet picks have everybody talking

Today On Deadline is examining President Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks as he continues to round out his administration two months before his inauguration.

What can we expect from the next Trump administration?

Today On Deadline is looking for answers to questions that have been left looming following President Elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory in the 2024 Presidential election.

The holidays are here! Time to feel weird(er) about spending

Today On Deadline is checking our lists, and then our holiday budgets and then checking it all again because we can’t believe how expensive things have gotten!

Did Donald Trump just remake American politics the way Ronald Reagan did?

Today, we tackle former President Donald Trump's win of a second term in the White House with KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

It comes down to this: How we got to an 'absurd' dead heat on Election Day

Doug Sovern – KCBS Radio’s award-winning political reporter – usually predicts elections currently. This year, the twists and turns of the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have made it challenging for anyone to forecast who might win. On this Election Day episode, Sovern joined Lauren Barry – host of ‘The On Deadline Podcast’ – to break down the 2024 election season, where polling stands in the final stretch, what to expect after ballots are cast and mo...

Inside the secret war on our elections

Today On Deadline is zeroing in on election integrity. It’s a buzzword that was born in 2020 when Donald Trump began making false claims that election integrity cost him the White House. This year, new threats of election interference from Iran, Russia and elsewhere are causing concern. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Is World War III on the horizon? North Korea joins the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Today On Deadline is breaking down the latest development in the war between Ukraine and Russia — North Korea entering the fray, leading to new possibilities and concerns about the war expanding. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

How our wallets are deciding the 2024 election

Today On Deadline is looking at the issue on just about everyone’s mind heading into the polls this November, our wallets. No matter the poll you read, the news you consume, or the candidate you support, the economy is probably your focus this election. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Israel: how long can it sustain wars on all fronts?

Today On Deadline is giving you an update on the middle east as Israel continues its war against Hamas a year after its Oct 7 attack on Israel sparked a conflict – and a crisis – in the region. Here’s the latest. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Is college still a good bet? Gen Z is shaking things up

Today On Deadline is hitting the books as we look at the approaching deadline for college applications in a new world where students aren’t just choosing where to go, they’re deciding whether to go. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.