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We begin with a look at what happened when Tennessee tried to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years, and then what happened when Pete Hegseth revealed his boot-stomping, testosterone-fueled rant about the future of the military, and while there may not be fat bears in the military, there are still plenty in the wild. Here's what you need to know about bears this fall.

Sen. Eric Schmitt sparked a million memes with an attempted takedown of former special prosecutor Jack Smith that ended up revealing only that he had mixed up the names of two sports teams. We dive into that and move onto an attempted terror takeover of a flight over Israel, and a $3 billion gift for Carnegie Mellon. It's the largest gift ever in educational history in the United States.

We check in on gas prices, a presidential ad dollars scandal and 'Rocky' season in Philly.

In this episode, we'll hear about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We'll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined that there wasn't enough evidence to bring charges in the case of the teen who was found dead after disappearing during July 4 celebrations on Horn Island. However, questions remain regarding his death. We'll also hear the latest on the "House of Horrors" case in Philadelphia fr0m KYW Newsradio's Gone Cold podcast. Featuring audio from , KYW's the Gone Cold podcast, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

In this episode, we'll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery. Could a mysterious death in an Idaho church be linked to the 1982 deaths that changed the way medicines are packaged? Plus, quick crime updates from coast to coast. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KNX News in Los Angeles, KMOX in St. Louis, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

In this episode, we'll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery and about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We'll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined that there wasn't enough evidence to bring charges in the case of the teen who was found dead after disappearing during July 4 celebrations on Horn Island. At the end of our show, we'll preview the latest episode of “The Olney House” a special series from KYW Newsradio's Gone Cold podcast. It's about the ongoing “House of Horrors” investigation in Philadelphia. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KNX News in Los Angeles, KMOX in St. Louis, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KYW's the Gone Cold podcast, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

Fall started this week, and we're starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we'll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother's casket was a stranger. After that, we'll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn't die the way we all think he did. Then things get a bit lighter -- we'll hear about the new George Lucas museum and the much-longer than 12 parsecs journey to establish it, and the first new species of cat discovered in more than a century. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WTIC in Hartford.

Flock cameras are under fire, but how about when you walk into Costco and your phone gets bombarded with ads? We discuss the limits of surveillance, and then an expert breaks down evidence that AI is able to evade obstacles of its own will, how farmers are weathering diesel prices, and

First, we dive into the latest in the war in Iran, then we reveal the loss of an American institution -- Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum -- and then we discuss why we're so in love with the song "Choosing Texas."

We dive into the latest in the battle between the president of the United States and its press representatives, and then reveal the top-ranking schools in the U.S., how Gen Z sees work differently than previous generations and how anyone can spot a deepfake.

Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of American democracy, so what happens when the president of the United States blocks media organizations from the White House -- This episode also covers New Orleans' new plans to prepare levees for a 200-year-storm, and revelations about the shockingly high incidence of violence experienced by Americans.

Experts dive into what it means that the Fed raised interest rates, plus a Mashable reporter breaks down everything to watch for cozy season.

We dive into the economy, including the latest on the war in Iran, the crisis in the bond market, a potential rate hike by the Fed, and a return to simpler times: the mall.

The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's effort to control mail-in voting, but will it return for 2028?

From Minnesota, a journalist and a lawmaker discuss the shooting that claimed two lives and injured two police officers. The man identified as the culprit had history of threats, but he still had a gun. What could have been done before tragedy struck? Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

This week, were exploring the continued reverberations of the Lindsay Clancy case. Clancy's case ended in a mistrial. Will the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children face another trial? Will the defense and prosecution come to an agreement that allows her to stay in a mental institution? We'll hear experts weigh in on those questions, and how the Clancy trial might impact other cases going forward. Then, we'll hear about the latest conspiracy theory that's bloomed since the trial started. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll learn about how Target has been tracking shoppers using its carts and we'll hear from a scientist about new research that might reveal some of the secrets hidden in dark matter – a material that is estimated to make up more than a quarter of the universe, according to NASA. Featuring audio from and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

Today you'll hear about huge mastodon teeth found sitting in a creek, a sinkhole in front of actor Nicolas Cage's Malibu home, a discussion of the “Paul is Dead” conspiracy theory. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities .

This week, were exploring the continued reverberations of the Lindsay Clancy case and a shocking shooting in Minneapolis. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Jason DeRusha out of WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities.

This week's stories take us from Ice Age-era California to the mysteries of the dark matter that appears to hold our very universe together. You'll hear about huge mastodon teeth found sitting in a creek, a sinkhole in front of actor Nicolas Cage's Malibu home and a discussion of the “Paul is Dead” conspiracy theory. We'll also learn about how Target has been tracking shoppers using its carts and we'll hear from a scientist about new research that might reveal some of the secrets hidden in dark matter. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

The Mall of America is hosting pop ups of viral shops from Tik Tok to attract Gen Z as Apple introduces a new foldable phone. Why does Gen Z yearn for a past they never knew?

The latest jobs report is a complicated mix bag of data and we break it down, and then we talk to a Canadian mayor about the tariffs are affecting them, and where the best spots are to actually find a job.

Philadelphia is trying to fight back against betting markets, and so we dive into what they are, who they're benefitting and why the government thinks they're valuable. Plus, Gloria Steinem is dead, and we discuss her legacy. Plus, a mass shooting in Minneapolis has people wondering why the shooter wasn't arrested previously.

We take in the souring relationship between the U.S. and Canada from several angles, including manufacturing; we dive into a new effort by You Tube and amazon to have you shopping. Lindsay Clancy had 32 prescriptions in her name, and the jury is allowed to consider that in their verdict.

Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the retirement of Tim Cook and future of Apple and whether a summer staple -- fair food -- has gotten too expensive.

NASA tells us what it hopes to find with a new telescope launching on Sunday. Then we move onto more eyes in the sky and why Flock cameras are so controversial. And then President Donald Trump's action of beef has GOP supporters upset, and a battle continues to play out between Texas and Minnesota over an ICE agent who allegedly shot a man without reporting it.

As the world mourns Dolly Parton, we discuss her legacy. And then we learn about Meta losing a multi-state lawsuit and what that means. One expert says it's a de facto agreement that Meta harmed the mental health of young users. We also discuss how 'things are getting a lot worse' between the U.S. and Canada, and which side will ultimately be the worst loser.

Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer.

Canada has strong words for the United States after trade talks disintegrated between the two nations.

In a mixed bag of economic and health news, the U.S. debit hit a staggering number while Columbia House mail order music goes out of business and pumpkin spice latte returns. We also dive into an exciting development in vaccines: one that may be able to prevent melanoma.

What to make of the next generation and their workplace expectations? We dive into that, plus whether flirting has become dangerous, the faltering economy and whether a 3rd party, somewhere in the middle, could emerge in America.

We dive into concerning vaccination trends, and the danger they present, plus AI and kids and what happens when older people refuse to leave big family homes while young people struggle to gain a foothold in the housing market.

We talk separation anxiety, between Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, kids and their e-bikes, kids and their caregivers during back to school season, and families and their valuables, as tomb raiders make their way across the country.

Polls show a surprising number of people wo plan to remain child-free. How will that reshape America? Plus, the US has spent $1T on public schools in the last ten years ... Are we getting our money's worth?

First we tell the story of tubers who survived three days in the wild. Then it's back to school time, so we discuss must-have tech, how much it costs, and what it'll take to get Americans out of the financial hole we're digging ourselves into.

A fascinating dive into the easy solution to fix Social Security and a look at the primary election this week and what it means for progressives.

We discover an emerging gadget that can reportedly read your mind. Plus, an expert weighs in on why we have a diminishing mosquito population, plus how you smell to a mosquito, and why the Trump Administration's new MMR guidance is raising eyebrows.

As measles cases climb across the country we dive into why it's happening and what we need to do to do stop it. While we're on the topic of viruses, we delve into preventing them on your computer.

Have the machines officially outlearned us? Here's more on the current state of AI and the future.

Likes are affecting the mental health of America's kids more than anyone had previously realized as countries across Europe begin bans on social media for kids. Should the U.S. follow suit?

Bay Area wine harvest is happening earlier than it has in decades, and this harvest could mean the best wine in a long time. Plus, digital driver's licenses are on their way, AI surveillance is evolving faster than the laws protecting people from it, and are we ready for the return of shopping malls? Jason DeRusha on WCCO.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, but Rand Paul is threatening him with arrest. Who will win? Plus, we learn the silver lining of the cyclospora outbreak as farmers markets experience record-setting sales.