This week, we’re taking a look at cases that bring up questions about the signs leading up to crimes. Are there ways for us to predict when a perpetrator will strike, ways to prevent crimes from happening? Are we doing enough to make sure perpetrators won’t strike again? You’ll hear from KNX News’ the LA Local podcast about the man arrested for starting the massive Pacific Palisades Fire that claimed 12 lives while also ruining homes, businesses and more. You’ll also hear from a crime expert in ...
Oct 11, 2025•35 min
President Donald Trump didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announced this week, but many are wondering if his work securing the agreement will win him something else: a new legacy. Learn more on the deal and reaction to it from Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman at WCCO in Minneapolis; KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.
Oct 10, 2025•30 min
Pam Bondi faced the Senate as James Comey faced arraignment and the Democratic governors of American handled National Guard deployment -- or threat of it -- on their streets. This has been a historic week in the U.S. systen of justice and here's what happened. On Deadline is produced and written by Christy Strawser and Lauren Barry.
Oct 09, 2025•28 min
On this roundup of true crime news reported from Audacy stations across the country, we bring you updates on the Michigan church shooting, the yogurt shop murders and other crime headlines you might have missed, including the gripping story of a young mother who was murdered at a gas station. Here is a link to our overage of the Yogurt Shop Murders: https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/national/yogurt-shop-murders-solved
Oct 04, 2025•18 min
What's it like to have a non-functioning government? Americans are being reminded. And many believe the key to forcing an end to the stalemate is in the hands of air traffic controllers.
Oct 03, 2025•32 min
The government shutdown began today ... again, and there's one thing you want to know: How does this affect me? Find out.
Oct 01, 2025•25 min
The yogurt shop murder in Dallas, Texas, 34 years ago was one of the most infamous cold cases in the United States until this week, when police announced it was solved. Here's how that happened and whether this case could have repercussions across the country. Also, Tara Servatius at WORD Radio discusses why she believes serial killing is 'obsolete' and new evidence revealed in the Betty Ann New case in Florida.
Sep 30, 2025•23 min
A former Marine decorated his truck with American flags and drove it into a small-town church yesterday in Michigan, setting the building ablaze and opening fire, killing at least four. Here's the latest.
Sep 29, 2025•22 min
Much like President Donald Trump trying to pronounce acetaminophen, confusion is rife among women, their doctors, politicians and more about the announcement that the president and his health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr made about Tylenol, and about a new treatment they recommend for autism. Here are doctors, public health officials and others breaking down what you need to know -- and what you should do.
Sep 26, 2025•32 min
Social media was rife with nasty comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination and millionaire late night host Jimmy Kimmel made international headlines for what he said. But what about regular people who did the same? Hear from a Minnesota professor who is being targeted by a state lawmaker over what he wrote. Here's the latest on free speech, late night TV, and the responsibilities of free speech.
Sep 24, 2025•26 min
Jimmy Kimmel is off the air after intense pressure from President Donald Trump on his parent company. Some say it was a business decision while others see a clear violation of the First Amendment. Today, experts weigh in on on what it means and who could be next.
Sep 19, 2025•35 min
We're weeks away from another government shutdown and a Louisiana senator says it's about 50/50 if it'll happen. So, how did we get here and how do we get out of it? Part of the discussion focuses on Social Security and our trillions of dollars in debt -- neither of which is set to be handled in this budget whether it passes or not.
Sep 19, 2025•26 min
Charlie Kirk said there was no such thing as hate speech, but then why are so many people getting fired and arrested for their words in the wake of his death?
Sep 17, 2025•34 min
Charlie Kirk's killer was caught and the FBI held a press conference about it. We'll take you to that, plus bring in a criminologist, and other experts to discuss what's next.
Sep 12, 2025•39 min
Charlie Kirk was killed on a college campus the same week that Donald Trump said new guidance would protect prayer in school, and test scores showed that America's kids are falling behind in education amid ongoing security threats. In Buffalo, schools have armed guards here in the hallways. But it's not all dark because LSU's 66-year old freshman wants to inspire. Here's the latest.
Sep 12, 2025•36 min
Charlie Kirk was a flashpoint, a man with a giant platform who introduced young people across the United States to politics. And he was shot in the throat while speaking on a Utah campus. Here are views on what happened and where we go from here from Audacy's newsrooms across the country.
Sep 11, 2025•38 min
Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.
Sep 05, 2025•39 min
Donald Trump has been busy lately, but is he really working himself to death? Here's more on reaction to that, plus his plans for Chicago and why he dropped Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection.
Sep 04, 2025•36 min
Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.
Sep 02, 2025•38 min
Washington DC is amidst its longest stretch without murders in recent history under federal intervention ordered by Donald Trump as he wonders aloud if San Francisco, Chicago and other big cities will be next, and many raise questions over his firing of a member of the Federal Reserve.
Aug 29, 2025•31 min
Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.
Aug 28, 2025•44 min
Listen to live coverage from legendary station WWL Radio during Hurricane Katrina and then hear analysis from experts talking to WWL's Newell Normand on what it took -- and will still take -- to bring New Orleans back to the city it should be.
Aug 27, 2025•42 min
Catch up on the latest of what happened after the president of Ukraine visited the White House following President Donald Trump's peace talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Military experts and journalists weigh in on what to expect next as an analysis brings up a question: Did this all unfold because Barack Obama didn't intervene when Putin captured Crimea?
Aug 22, 2025•30 min
Stay out of the water is the latest warning along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin bears down. Here's the latest on that storm, plus insight into New Orleans' ongoing recovery 20 years after Katrina and what the cuts to FEMA mean for what could be a wild weather season.
Aug 20, 2025•40 min
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.
Aug 15, 2025•38 min
Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.
Aug 14, 2025•35 min
On Deadline is a deep dive into a single topic from Audacy's newsrooms across the country. Today, we're talking about money, and why everything from electricity to steaks on the grill cost so much. Plus, get the latest on AI pricing and how it affects you. On Deadline is written and produced by Christy Strawser and Lauren Barry.
Aug 08, 2025•28 min
A new report shows that housing costs are higher than at any other point in history ... which has many people wondering if it's time to reevaluate the American dream. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.
Aug 07, 2025•18 min
Jeffrey Epstein associate, partner and pimp Ghislaine Maxwell sat down for two days with the Justice Department as the mystery deepens about Epstein's so-called client list, and then she was mysteriously transferred to a low-security federal prison camp. What did she say, and what's about to happen next?
Aug 01, 2025•33 min
Redistricting, not a word that sounds all that sexy until you find out what it means for everything from Medicaid payments to tax rates. President Donald Trump pushes for Texas to gain five seats for the GOP, and here's what that would mean for the rest of us.
Jul 30, 2025•24 min
