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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran ... and then more bombs were dropped. On Deadline takes a look at the latest, plus how MAGA reacted to US intervention, the latest on the budget battle and the Golden Gate Bridge tries to get un-woke. On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.

Iran hit a U.S. military bases in Qatar in an obvious retaliation to this weekend's bombing of Iran nuclear sites by the United States. So, how many more retaliations should we expect, and how else will this conflict in the Middle East affect Americans? On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.

President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 Summit for the situation room amidst the back and forth strikes between Iran and Israel.CBS business analyst Jill Schlisenger said the G7 is a moment where countries try to seal some deals on trade, and it ended with lots of uncertainty on many fronts including Trump's ever-changig tariff landscape and the sudden emergence of another Middle East conflict. That conflict could start to create inflation and impact oil prices. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser

The fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom is about the rights of the federal government versus state's rights. But on another level, the fuel fanning this conflagration is a long-simmering debate … It's a debate about immigration with dividing lines falling along whether mass deportations are a goal, if birthright citizenship should be overturned … and whether people who came here years ago and are productive members of American society should get a path to citizenship. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

Just when the feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk began to lower to a simmer, Trump bared arms and egos with another man. California Governor Gavin Newsom. Here's a look at the latest from experts, pundits on both sides of the aisle, and people on the scene. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

As the summer of 2025 kicks off, we're wondering what it's going to look like in terms of risky weather patterns and dangerous storms and wondering if we'll have enough warning to save lives. On Deadline is hosted by Lauren Barry and produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.

It's just about game time in Las Vegas, where the San Francisco 49ers are facing off with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2024 Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.  Tickets to the game are almost $10,000, but at a time where it seems everyone is struggling financially, who can even afford to go to these games? How does this rematch up the stakes? And are women-identified NFL fans going to save the face of the game? In this episode of Bay Current, we get some answers from Alicia Jessop, program chair of the sport administration program at Pepperdine University and the founder of the media platform Ruling Sports.

The 21st Annual SF Sketchfest is underway in San Francisco, bringing comedians, improv performers, writers and lots of chuckles together for over two weeks of shows: from literal sketches to musical performances and improvised Shakespeare, on stages big and small across the city.  But, why San Francisco? In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera sits down with SF Sketchfest co-founder Cole Stratton to talk about the comedy festival's run, what makes San Francisco a good audience and the legacy of “Nash Bridges.” For more Bay Area stories, subscribe to Bay Current on the Audacy app or wherever you get podcasts. 

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)

It's been a tragic and harrowing week in the Sierra, where one person died between two avalanches in two days at two adjoining ski areas. The avalanches followed a powerful winter storm in the region, however experts say they didn't expect anything like this within resort bounds.  But can they be predicted? And is there anyway to mitigate them? To get some answers, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro and Eric Thomas spoke with Dr. Ethan Greene, professor of avalanche science and director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center at Colorado Mountain College.

An incarcerated man, who was honored in 2022 as a hero for saving the life of a Vacaville woman, is now suffering from Stage 4 kidney failure and dramatic weight loss behind bars. In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald finds out what it would take for Darnell Armstrong to live in comfort at home and hears from Armstrong's wife, Felicia Armstrong.

In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio reporter Kris Ankarlo heads to Grizzly Peak to meet the man leading litter clean up efforts at one of the East Bay's most popular (and gorgeous) lookout points and hiking destinations.

Neither California Governor Gavin Newsom nor Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have shied away from feeding the headlines with thoughts on each other's respective states. And now they're set to debate this Thursday, November 30 on Fox, moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity.  But, Gov. Newsom isn't running for president or a nomination for 2024 like Gov. DeSantis is, so what's the point of the debate? To get a sense of what we expect to see and hear during the debate, KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera sat down with Doug Sovern, KCBS Radio political reporter and host of “The State of California.” 

The musical The Wiz broke ground in 1975, changing the face of Broadway. Now, almost 50 years later, it's back on stage with its first limited run, Broadway-bound tour in 40 years, with a run at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre in early 2024.  In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio reporter Megan Goldsby had the chance to sit down and chat with a few of the very well-known folks bringing the story to life across the country: Wayne Brady, who will portray the Wiz, lead producer Brian Moreland and comedian Amber Ruffin, who wrote additional materials for this run. 

Cheryl White is an undersung American icon. She was the United States' first Black, female jockey, standing up to racial segregation and gender discrimination on the back of a horse, even making her mark on tracks up and down the California coast and in the Bay Area.  In this episode of “Bay Current,” KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera sat down with Cheryl's brother, Raymond White, Jr., and New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir, co-authors of a new book inspired by Cheryl's story: “The Jockey and her Horse”.

In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo wraps up his 4-part series by checking in with the hikers who braved the snow pack by trekking 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Conversations around mental health, mental wellness are not easy. But talk can save lives.  So all this week, we're featuring conversations and stories that highlight mental health and wellness, as a part of Audacy's annual I'm Listening special.  In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio reporter Mary Hughes helps us take a look at the state of mental health in our aging LGBTQ+ communities and what's being done to make sure they don't feel alone.

Conversations around mental health, mental wellness are not easy.  So all this week, we're featuring conversations and stories that highlight mental health and wellness, as a part of Audacy's annual I'm Listening special.  In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio reporter Mike DeWald helps us take a look at the growing push to care for the wellness of athletes from youth sports all the way up to the pros.

The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) has initiated coordinated strikes at three factories belonging to General Motors, Ford and Stellantis—the parent company of Chrysler—kicking off one of the most impactful industrial labor actions in the U.S. in many years.   In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer speak with William Gould, Stanford law professor emeritus and former chairman of the National Labor Relations Board and author of “For Labor to Build Upon.”

A beloved, underground farm-to-table Mexican restaurant in Santa Rosa has been shut down after 30 years of serving firefighters, policemen and its community. In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald told us about the eatery, known as “Abuela's House.” We also got to hear from the family who ran it, as well as Santa Rosa City Councilmember Eric Alvarez about the significance of its neighborhood and the legacy it will leave behind.

Youth sports provide the structure and community kids need growing up, and can help build confidence and problem solving skills. But it is time consuming, expensive and can add to the risk of potential injuries.  So how do you balance it all? In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Doug Sovern dives into a world he's become ingrained in with his own kids, and tells us what he's learned while putting together reports for our week-long series on The State of Play. Check out our Town Hall on the “State of Play” and youth sports, and stay tuned to KCBS Radio to hear our week-long series.  

Three years ago, the Bay Area woke up to dark orange, apocalyptic skies, the aftermath of a barrage of wildfires burning throughout the state. While it was an anomaly at the time, more cities have begun to experience the same thing, as wildfires become more widespread and frequent. Are orange skies our new normal? In this episode of Bay Current, we get some answers from Ian Faloona, bio-micrometeorologist and Professor of Atmospheric Science at UC Davis.  

Burning Man has finally kicked off, even after Tropical Storm Hilary delayed and muddied the week-long event.  What started as the burning of an 8-foot human effigy on San Francisco's Baker Beach has now exploded into what it is today as Black Rock City in Nevada, where tens of thousands of attendees plan for the music and art-filled event for months.  In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio reporter Jim Taylor tells us all about his experience and the conditions this year's burners came up against.

IKEA, the Swedish experiential furniture retail store, opened in downtown San Francisco this week. As high-end retailers like Nordstrom and Anthropologie make their exit out of the city and big box discount retailers like IKEA and Total Wine & More move in, could we be seeing the suburbanization of San Francisco? To get some answers, KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera sat down with Jim Wunderman, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council.

Wildfires have devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, and as investigations into the start of the fires continue, the death count and estimate of destruction are expected to rise.  In this episode of Bay Current, we hear from KCBS Radio reporter Jennifer Hodges, who flew to report on the scene on Maui to tell us what she witnessed first-hand in the aftermath of the tragedy.

In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera sat down with Jahi, founder and curator of the Bay Area Hip Hop Archives and Davey D, hip hop historian, professor and radio host, to discuss how diaspora and community lay the foundation for the genre and to find out more about the artists and culture makers inducted into the first-ever archives dedicated to Bay Area hip hop.

Oakland students are back in school this week, but doesn't seem a little too soon? In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio reporter and anchor Holly Quan tells us about the unique challenges students, teachers and the school district are facing as textbooks open back up and kids head back to the playground. Listen to Holly Quan's four-part series on KCBS Radio's On-Demand playlist or by subscribing to KCBS Radio on the Audacy app. 

In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio reporter Kris Ankarlo checks back in with the Pacific Crest Trail hikers braving this year's historic snowpack, finding out the challenges they've faced and the changes they've had to embrace. Get acquainted with the hikers in Part One and Part Two of this series.

In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera celebrates hip hop's 50th birthday by speaking with 102 JAMS' Chuy Gomez about what it was like DJing during the golden era of hip hop, how Bay Area rap differs from the rest of the country, and the role Bay Area radio played in the history of the genre.