The On Deadline Podcast

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 Hiti.

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 hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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.

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 Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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.

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.

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 and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 design by Joe Hiti.

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, Christy Strawser and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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.

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. 

'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. 

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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 Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

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?

Hear the first episode of “Ricochet” on Wednesday, January 24 on the Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders feed.
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How can we expect healthcare to factor in as the leading presidential contenders – Joe Biden and Donald Trump – try to garner votes with their respective policies and plans? 'On Deadline' has the latest. This episode is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Multiple suburbs of Chicago have now begun to pass ordinances responding to large numbers of migrants being bussed in from out-of-state. This week, Looped In: Chicago host and producer Jim Hanke speaks with WBBM reporter Carolina Garibay on what she saw and heard at the city's south loop landing zone. There, recently-arriving migrants were sleeping on buses, but spoke with Carolina about their hope for a brighter future here in the United States. This feed is delivering a truncated version, with the full episode and additional interviews available here.

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.

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 by Joe Hiti.

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 voted today in the state’s caucuses for the first contest in the 2024 Republican presidential nominating process. Trump has been projected winner of the Iowa caucus. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

On Deadline is looking at the recession, the one that never came, as we dive into predictions for the US economy for 2024 and beyond. This episode is hosted and produced by Christy Strawser. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Lauren Barry, and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

The Supreme Court is taking on a unique case, one that will answer the question of whether former President Donald Trump can be barred from ballots via the Insurrection Clause of the U.S Constitution. This episode of 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Christy Strawser. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Lauren Barry, and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe HIti.

The first official test for GOP presidential hopefuls begins in three weeks in Iowa as the state holds the first caucus of the 2024 election period. All eyes will be on former President Donald Trump, who plans to appear at more Iowa campaign events in the first two weeks of January than in the last 2 ½ months combined. But how will he fare with voters? '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.

Conservatives continue to push for Democrats and President Joe Biden to pass legislation addressing the flow of migrants, which they describe as a “catastrophic” situation as almost 500,000 more migrants crossed the southern border into the United States in 2023 than in 2022, and nearly 1.3 million more than in 2021. '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.

On Deadline is looking at a trend that seems to have a new generation apparently failing to launch and foregoing traditional rites of passage in favor of staying at home with their parents for an extended period of time. Over the last half decade, young Americans have found themselves returning home, or never leaving, as they face one of the worst economies to start fresh in. 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.

On Deadline is jumping in the backseat and taking a look at driverless cars. Because like many people, we have questions. Questions like: Can you trust them? How do they even work? Sometimes if feels like something from science fiction, autonomous vehicles are already available to – beam us down the road, Scotty – and the market appears to be advancing quickly. 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.

No one wants to be forced to hang up the keys and rely on others to get around, and letting those in your life who are getting older know that it's time to do so can be even harder. But sometimes the conversation just needs to be had. 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.

The House of Representatives voted – along partisan lines – to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The inquiry kicks off a formal investigation. So here’s what they’re looking into. 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.

Two men. Both 48 years old, small-business owners in the food industry, and fathers of six children whose families’ respective ancestral lands are separated by just 90 miles. On the surface, Philadelphia-area residents Israel Roling and Ray Mustafa share many commonalities. Israel, however, is ultra-Jewish Orthodox. Ray is a Palestinian Muslim. Their stances on the Israel - Hamas War couldn’t be farther apart. But when it comes to the ripple effects of the October 7th terror attack, striking parallels between Israel and Ray begin to resurface. From family origin stories to generational trauma and coping tactics, KYW Newsradio’s Carol MacKenzie goes beyond the protests to explore how a baker and a grocer with dramatically divergent perspectives are connected by an international conflict.   

When the terrorist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel October 7th, kicking off a war, the reverberations were felt around the globe … and in ways you may not expect. Case in point. There has been a huge spike in antisemitism here in the United States. 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.

On Deadline is looking at the largest North American sports contract ever signed, for Shohei Ohtani, and what it says not just about America’s historic pastime, but also about us. The most lucrative contract in sports history comes in a confusing time in the American economic story as many are struggling to pay rent and more and more workers dip into their 401Ks to make ends meet. 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.

A series of killings involving homeless men in Los Angeles has many wondering what would cause someone to carry out such a gruesome murder spree. Bryanna Fox, a former FBI Special Agent and former member of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, joined Audacy in Los Angeles to discuss the recent murders and what makes a serial killer while police investigate if their suspect could be connected to other crimes. 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.

Former congressman George Santos allegedly lied to donors about money donated for his campaign that he actually spent on luxury goods, travel, Botox and online porn. He faked his education, job history, even his 'Jewishness.' Last week, the House of Representatives voted to expel Santos, a historic moment that saw the Republican bounced from Congress. But where were the gatekeepers when he was elected? 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.

Experts will tell you spending this time of year provides an important look at the health of the economy overall. And so far the patient doesn’t need any interventions because as CNN reported, the data that’s come in so far about Black Friday and Cyber Monday is making the U.S. consumer look pretty strong. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering is by Joe Hiti.

Dozens of civilian hostages in Gaza were released after nearly two months in captivity. Their release came about through a ceasefire agreement and prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas. Many hope this step signals that a broader agreement for peace is on the horizon. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 30 million passengers from Nov. 17 through Nov. 28 … the most ever.. Are people going to end up in a 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' situation desperately trying to get where they're going? On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

Believe it or not, amid war in the Middle East, the most polarized politics in American history and an economy that no one seems quite able to define, the festive season has returned. Find out how to keep your sanity and set your expectations where they should be over the holidays. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry; It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

Next week marks the sixtieth anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, which makes this the perfect time to revisit his family’s lasting legacy. From 1850s politics in Boston to Camelot, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and now Robert F. Kennedy Jr, here's a look at America's royal family and how they may influence who sits in the Oval Office in 2024. 

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On Deadline is the continued crisis in the world of medicine, as health care workers across the country face an overload of patients without enough colleagues to share the work.  Experts will tell you the healthcare industry is on the brink of disaster. And they predict it will only get worse. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

On Deadline today is a wild and wacky day in court for former President Donald Trump, plus his growing support for a second term, even as legal challenges to his candidacy emerge in key battleground states. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan.

The movie and TV watching public understands how the Hollywood strike affects us all. But how, you may ask, could the UAW affect me or you as people who may not work in the auto industry? Here’s how. 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.

On Deadline are more calls to action after the nation was rocked by a series of mass shootings. First in Maine, then across the country, like dominos propelled by the force of their own weight. Chicago, Tampa, Louisiana, Texas, Atlanta, Indianapolis … By the time the weekend was over, a dozen separate mass shootings had erupted across the US. Will anything change? On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti. 

This episode of On Deadline looks at the recent changes to social security and how the economy overall is fairing amidst the constant fear of recession. Suffice it to say that the economic roller coaster that is the United States in 2023 is affecting nearly everyone. On Deadline is produced and hosted by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan.

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza, some of the tall tales surrounding the conflict threaten to change opinions and influence support. False claims and misinformation have already garnered hundreds of thousands of shares and likes. On Deadline helps you separate fact from fiction. 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.

Another week without a solution for the Speaker of the House situation has the On Deadline team wondering what it will take to end the stalemate. 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 Myron Kaplan.

While the Biden administration tries to head off a wider conflict in the Middle East following the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel firing back, there is one thing we already know. Whether or not the U.S. ends up being forced to send military support, this battle has hit home for Americans. 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 Myron Kaplan.

A surprise attack by Hamas on Israel has left thousands dead, thousands more injured, and the world reeling. Experts say the body count is only going to increase, which has many bracing for what’s next. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

A war has broken out in the Middle East after Hamas launched a massive attack at Israel … and there was no Speaker of the House from the United States – their historic ally – to respond. Without a speaker, the House is unable to pass ANY legislation, including emergency aid to Israel. As that conflict threatens to escalate, the clock is ticking. Get the latest On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

In the West, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is always seen as one of two things: KGB spy or judo master. But to anyone who’s ever lived in the Soviet Union, Putin is something else entirely: a street kid. Join journalist Julia Ioffe as she explores how Putin’s childhood taught him lessons that shape his thinking and actions to this day.

WCBS 880's Neil A. Carousso talks to CBS News Correspondent Pamela Falk who's at the United Nations where members of the U.N. Security Council will discuss Hamas' attacks on Israel and weigh an official condemnation.

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, produced and hosted by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

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 Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 Yoda helped detain him? And, moving forward, can the public be reassured that an escape like this will never happen again?

KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert covered the search from beginning to end. He joins Brian Seltzer and Phil Casey to empty his notebook from a wild story. 

'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 Smee.

‘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 Myron Kaplan. 

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 where Western aid is absolutely critical.

The Ukrainians are upping their requests for Western weapons, whether its more long-range precision missiles or fighter jets. They're reemphasizing that this is a fight for Ukraine's very survival ... as Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders make it clear their goal is still the destruction of Ukraine as a sovereign, independent country.

Peter Mansoor is a retired U-S Army Colonel and former executive officer to General David Petraeus in Iraq. He's currently a professor of military history at THE Ohio State University. 

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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 put their plans on pause.

The troupe of actors took shelter in a basement theater in the capital for about a month to stay safe from bombings and attacks. They used the time to rehearse new shows and are now out of the basement, back performing again. 

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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 somehow seems to be holding steady.

Russia's ruble is now considered one of the most valuable currencies in the world. And Russian leaders are bragging about how they've built up a fortress-like economy that can withstand harsh sanctions ... while their fossil fuel production remains at high levels.

But those rosy predictions for the Russian economy are all short-term. How will its war in Ukraine effect Russia's long-term economic prospects?

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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 lost a dedicated ally.

Johnson's eventual departure as prime minister of the UK could impact relations with the US to a degree, especially when it comes to Russia and Ukraine.

Even with changes in leadership and personalities, will the so-called "special relationship" between the U.S. and UK persist no matter what?

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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 controlling the Donbas, what does it do next in Ukraine?

Both Vladimir Putin and several leading Russian politicians and generals have let on to the fact that they still have ambitions to control all of Ukraine and overthrow the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Even though Russia's first attempt to seize Kiev went nowhere, could they take another shot at it?

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Russia is making gains in eastern Ukraine but at what cost? 

WNBA star Brittney Griner is now asking President Biden directly to help get her out of Russia where she's been detained since February. 

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A lot of attention was paid in the early days of Russia's invasion to the plight of millions of Ukrainians who had to flea their hometowns in advance of Russian forces descending on Kyiv. But once Russia's initial offensive flopped and the focus of the war shifted to the East, the world shifted much of its focus away from Ukrainian refugees.

But there are still an estimated 5-million Ukrainians living outside of the country right now, as the war grinds on ... most of them set up temporarily scattered across Eastern Europe; there could be just as many or more who are internally displaced. Their desperate situations have not changed ... nor has their need for help.

We spoke to a woman who left Mariupol early just before Russia started to attack. Mila and her family went to Spain. If you remember, Mila's grandma was stuck in Mariupol and she and her family weren't able to contact grandma for a couple weeks. Grandma has since evacuated the city and is safe. Mila's life has taken a bit of a different path than she thought before the war. She's now in Vienna, Austria.  

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If Vladimir Putin thought his invasion of Ukraine might cower Eastern European countries and intimidate NATO to stay away from the Russian sphere of influence .... he badly miscalculated. As NATO wraps up its high-level meetings today in Madrid, they have formally invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance ... while the Biden administration is announcing dramatically scaled-up deployments of American troops to countries like Poland and the Baltics, right on Russia's doorstep.

For the first time since the end of the Cold War there will be significant, and in many cases permanent positioning of American combat power in Eastern Europe.

Meanwhile Russia continues stepping up its missile attacks over much of Ukraine. Seemingly without the ability to win clear-cut victories even in their scaled down operations in Eastern Ukraine, Putin and Russia will seek to terrorize Ukrainians into submission.

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While Ukraine's defense of the eastern region of its country against Russia's onslaught of artillery and missiles isn't going great, there was one promising development for the beleaguered nation: Ukraine is now one step closer to becoming a member of the European Union.

EU leaders granted the country "candidate status," which it also gave to Moldova, another Eastern European country living under the thumb of Russia.  

This move is likely to anger the Russians.

But it's precisely because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that the EU is moving so quickly to bring in these new countries. Ukraine's acceptance into the E-U is not guaranteed, and it's not without complications ... several EU member countries expressed reservations of admitting a large, war-torn country.

Meanwhile Ukraine is still aspiring to be a member of NATO.

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As Russia's war grinds on in Eastern Ukraine, we're learning a bit more about the fates of two Americans who were volunteers fighting for the Ukrainian army when they were captured by Russians.

A Kremlin spokeperson has acknowledged that the two Americans ... both military vets ... were in Russian custody. He called them "soldiers of fortune" and said the Geneva conventions and the wartime protections they provide fighters do not apply in their case, since Russia considers them mercenaries.

The two Americans were fighting with a small group of foreign soldiers and went missing in action when their platoon came under heavy fire in a village near Kharkiv, which is about 25 miles from the Russian border.

On Russian state television there have already been suggestions that the two men should be tried and executed for war crimes.

Can and would the U-S try to help free them?

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The Russians hoped to pull off a lightening strike on Kyiv and rule most of Ukraine within weeks, when it launched the invasion of its neighbor back in February.

And in the weeks afterwards when Russian forces were forced to retreat from the capital, Ukrainians hoped they had Russians on the run.

Four months later and the war in Ukraine could last well beyond anyone's expectations. NATO's Secretary General says Russia's war in Ukraine could go on for years and the effort requires sustained Western support during that time.

This comes as Ukraine's deputy defense minister says Russia has ordered its military to overrun the entire eastern Donbas region by next Sunday. That territory could prove difficult for Ukraine to win back once the Russians have dug in with defenses.

And yet the Ukrainian government and military stands by its goals in this war: win back every square inch of Ukrainian territory taken by Russian, including Crimea.

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Hundreds, and possibly thousands, of foreign fighters flocked to Ukraine in February and March, eager to take up arms to beat back Russia's invasion. Among those fighters were several Americans, most of them with military experience eager to help out the Ukrainian cause ... so the deaths or captures of American fighters there was probably inevitable.

And indeed it has happened, two Americans--both military vets--were captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine ... and already they're being discussed and featured on Russian TV, where presenters are calling for their trials and executions. Would the fates of these two American fights in Ukraine potentially lead to further U.S. involvement in the war?

Meanwhile today in Kyiv, another foreign leader dropped in to visit President Zelensky. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made his second trip to Ukraine, promising continued support of their war effort.

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All of that enthusiasm and optimism from the early days of Russia's war in Ukraine, when Ukrainians were able to beat back the Russian offensive on Kyiv, has turned to pessimism in recent weeks. That's because Russia's brutal, grinding campaign in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine is paying dividends.

Out-gunned and out-manned, the Ukrainian military continues to take horrible losses in the East; and the Russians continue to advance in their land grab.

Russian forces now control most of the Donbas region. And Vladimir Putin now has his land bridge to Russian-occupied Crimea.

Today the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania met with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy today in Kyiv. They're pledging support but there's concern that support could be cracking.

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