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Mike Simpson's a curious guy, more curious than most and he's in hot pursuit of answers. On "I've Got Questions with Mike Simpson," Mike tracks down people in the know to reveal how and why things are the way they are. Got questions? Email Mike at ivegotquestions@audacy.com.

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    BONUS: King Charles' underwear, Netflix hits and Trump talks: Are betting markets out of control?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 11:00


    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.

    BONUS: The government just predicted the future of your job, plus Trump threatens Chicago and is fair food too pricey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 17:56


    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.

    BONUS: Lake Ontario becomes a political flashpoint

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 22:05


    We begin by discussing back to school season and when it should actually start, then we dive in to how much homework kids should be doing, and what Lake Ontario means to Indigenous populations.

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Diving deep into the Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psychosis and strange courtroom drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 49:00


    This week, we're diving further in to the Lindsay Clancy case as jury deliberations begin. She is a Massachusetts mother who is on trial for killing her three children, and the case has opened up a national conversation about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll hear a listener who called in to an Audacy station about his own experience with postpartum disorders. Hosts will also share their experiences, and draw connections to past cases. We'll also hear about a bizarre development inside the courtroom this week. Featuring audio from the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK in St. Louis, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A chicken shop murder, Bay Area stabbings, a thwarted terror plot, the Jacob Wetterling documentary and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 25:58


    We'll hear about new crime cases across the country, from a chicken shop killing in Brooklyn and a thwarted terror plot in Buffalo to stabbings in the Bay Area and an officer-involved shooting in San Jose. Then, we'll hear about the new documentary focused on the Jacob Wetterling case out of Minnesota. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KWY Newsradio in Philadelphia and Jason DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

    OFFBITES: A serial pooper and a blood moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 10:29


    We'll hear about a serial pooper in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we'll learn what that blood moon eclipse on Thursday was all about. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

    OFFBITES: FBI finds missing Egyptian artifacts, plus rescue stories about a pig, snake and nearly 150 cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 11:00


    This week, we're looking into missing Egyptian artifacts and animal rescues from a pig adopted by legendary songwriter Diane Warren to and a snake to nearly 150 cats. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A bizarre development in the Lindsay Clancy case, plus a talk with the Jacob Wetterling documentarian and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 73:18


    This week, we're diving further in to the Lindsay Clancy case as jury deliberations begin. She is a Massachusetts mother who is on trial for killing her three children, and the case has opened up a national conversation about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll hear a listener who called in to an Audacy station about his own experience with postpartum disorders. Hosts will also share their experiences, and draw connections to past cases. We'll also hear about a bizarre development inside the courtroom this week. In the first half of the show we'll hear about new crime cases across the country, from a chicken shop killing in Brooklyn and a thwarted terror plot to stabbings in the Bay Area and an officer-involved shooting in San Jose. Then, we'll hear about the new documentary by Chris Newberry focused on the Jacob Wetterling case out of Minnesota. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KWY Newsradio in Philadelphia, Jason DeRusha and the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    BONUS: The case of a serial pooper, plus Egyptian artifacts, pigs, cats, snakes and blood moons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 21:29


    This week, we're looking into missing Egyptian artifacts and animal rescues from a pig and a snake to nearly 150 cats, Then, we'll hear about a serial pooper in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we'll learn what that blood moon eclipse on Thursday was all about. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, 1010 WINS in New York and the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    BONUS: Dark matter and new exo-planets are the focus of new NASA telescope; plus, Flock controversy, and imported beef lands Trump in trouble with GOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 11:00


    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.

    BONUS: 'The soundtrack for our lives:' The world feels the loss of Dolly Parton, plus Meta loses blockbuster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 17:16


    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.

    BONUS: 'We're back in a trade war:' Hockey sticks, alcohol, more, hit with Trump tariffs on Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 17:28


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

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Boyfriend allegedly kills college soccer player, Chauvin tries to overturn sentence, parents punished for their kids' crimes and questions about active shooter drills

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 25:24


    We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Nick Reiner vs. the Slayer Rule, Lindsay Clancy puts a spotlight on postpartum psychosis and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 38:37


    This week, we're looking into the latest developments in the case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, beloved Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner. He's been trying to access the trust fund his parents set up for him to pay for his defense – but is that a violation of the Slayer Statute? Another case we'll dive into family murder -- the Lindsay Clancy case. She is a mother accused of killing her three children, and the details have opened up a discussion around postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll also touch on the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, though crime is not currently suspected. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, the Chad Benson Show out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK in St. Louis.

    OFFBITES: An offbeat Green Day adventure, angry beavers and angry bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 10:48


    We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: A $40M electric Ferrari and US literary history at Square Books in Mississippi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 11:27


    Stories here cover Ferrari that sold for $40 million and legendary literary destination you might not know about in Mississippi. Featuring audio from WBEN in Buffalo and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking at the Lindsay Clancy case, Nick Reiner updates, Derek Chauvin and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 62:39


    This week, we're looking into the latest developments in the case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, beloved Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner. He's been trying to access the trust fund his parents set up for him to pay for his defense – but is that a violation of the Slayer Statute? Another case we'll dive into family murder -- the Lindsay Clancy case. She is a mother accused of killing her three children, and the details have opened up a discussion around postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. We'll also touch on the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, though crime is not currently suspected. Before we get into those cases, we'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from Special thanks to KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, the Chad Benson Show out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of KFTK in St. Louis.

    BONUS: A $40M Ferrari, US literary history in Mississippi, a Green Day movie, angry beavers and angry bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 21:48


    We're heading into this week's stories in a Ferrari that sold for forty million dollars. From there, we're heading to a legendary literary you might not know about in Mississippi. Then, we'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. And to end the show, we've got angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KNX News in Los Angeles, and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City.

    BONUS: US national debt doubles in a year, with payments costing more than Medicaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 11:00


    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.

    BONUS: 'Their egos are different:' Gen Z already quitting their 1st jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 63:30


    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.

    BONUS: Record number seek vaccine exemption to start school ... so where does this end?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 26:25


    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.

    BONUS: Strait of Hormuz: Does it belong to the US or Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 15:35


    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.

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Gruesome family tragedy ends with murder by screwdriver at a daycare center

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 24:28


    This week, we're diving into a case out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities -- a brutal alleged murder carried out by a man against his wife and child at a home daycare where other children were present. The suspect is also accused of killing his mother.

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A home that has become the center of a massive death investigation, Tupac's murder trial, latest on Luigi and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 27:50


    We have updates a massive death investigation centered on a Philly home, the now decades-old Tupac Shakur murder case and Luigi Mangione's surprise move to plead guilty this week, as well as other developing cases from around the nation. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

    OFFBITES: A brain-eating infection linked to oysters and 'popcorn brain' syndrome linked to technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 10:29


    In this episode, we'll hear about a brain eating infection and about the newly coined “Popcorn Brain” condition linked to technology use. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

    OFFBITES: Thunder, lightning, an eclipse, a planet parade, a meteor shower and a man in a billboard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 11:01


    Lots of stuff has been going on in the sky recently. Thunder storms, meteor showers, a planet parade and an eclipse all has people looking up into the clouds this week into skies that have sometimes been a bet hazy this summer from wildfire smoke. We'll hear about all of traffic up above with help from experts in this episode. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Tupac Shakur murder trial, Luigi Mangione's plea, a daycare murder tragedy and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 50:49


    This week, we're diving into a case out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the one you heard a bit of at the top of the show…. A brutal alleged murder carried out by a man against his wife and child at a home daycare where other children were present. The suspect is also accused of killing his mother. But first, ee have updates on the now decades-old Tupac Shakur murder case and Luigi Mangione's surprise move to plead guilty this week, shaking up his long-awaited trials, as well as other developing cases from around the nation. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

    BONUS: A brain-eating infection, 'popcorn brain' syndrome and wild stuff happening in the sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 21:30


    This week, we're looking into two vast frontiers that remain mysterious even though we deal with them every day…our brains and the sky above us. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

    BONUS: 20% of young people say they're not going to have kids: the latest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 11:00


    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?

    BONUS: Tubers go astray, spend 3 days in the wilderness eating bark and ants to survive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 20:55


    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.

    BONUS: We're getting closer to gadgets that read our minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 21:17


    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.

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: What happened to Nolan Wells? Here's a new timeline of the events surrounding his mysterious death

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 52:47


    This week, we have updates into the Nolan Wells death investigation. Wells was an 18-year-old who' body was found after he went missing while partying on Horn Island in Mississippi. His death has been met with rumors, conspiracies and questions about race. This week, we have updates into the Nolan Wells death investigation. Wells was an 18-year-old who' body was found after he went missing while partying on Horn Island in Mississippi. His death has been met with rumors, conspiracies and questions about race.

    MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Man arrested near Trump golf course, teen clown faces murder charges, a priest scandal and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 31:47


    We'll look into recent developing crime stories around the country, from a man who was arrested near President Donald Trump's golf course last weekend to a teen in a clown costume arrested on murder charges. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KMOX in St. Louis, Marty Griffin out of KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh and A New Morning out of WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo.

    OFFBITES: A defense of mosquitoes and the perils of public WiFi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 10:57


    Do you hate mosquitos? We'll hear from an expert in defense of the blood-sucking insects. Finally, we'll get the scoop about why connecting to free WiFi when you're out of town might be putting you in danger. Featuring audio from Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and A New Morning out of WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo.

    OFFBITES: The Premonitions Bureau and an ancient dog fossil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 10:55


    This week, we'll hear about something called the Premonitions Bureau, and about an ancient fossil that reveals more about man's best friend. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new timeline of the Nolan Wells mystery, sexual exploitation cases and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 83:17


    This week, we have updates into the Nolan Wells death investigation. Wells was an 18-year-old who' body was found after he went missing while partying on Horn Island in Mississippi. His death has been met with rumors, conspiracies and questions about race. We'll also look into developing crime stories around the country, sextortion cases and more. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KMOX in St. Louis, Marty Griffin out of KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, A New Morning out of WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

    BONUS: A 30-million-year-old dog fossil, learning to love mosquitos, public Wi-Fi peril and the Premonitions Bureau

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 21:55


    This week, we'll hear about something called the Premonitions Bureau, and about an ancient fossil that reveals more about man's best friend. Then... do you hate mosquitos? We'll hear from an expert in defense of the blood-sucking insects. Finally, we'll get the scoop about why connecting to free Wi-Fi when you're out of town might be putting you in danger.

    BONUS: 2,300 measles cases and climbing, how can we stop the spread?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 11:00


    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.

    BONUS: Computer disconnected from the internet breaks free and hacks system

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 10:30


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

    BONUS: Are 'likes' destroying America's kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 11:00


    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?

    BONUS: Wine may taste better than ever this summer and here's why

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 10:30


    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.

    TRUE CRIME EXCLUSIVE PART 2: Diving into the Samantha Wohlford murder case with 'Influencers Who Kill' author Madison Salters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 15:30


    This is a true crime exclusive interview from the On Deadline podcast. Host Lauren Barry talks author and journalist Madison Salters, author of Influencers Who Kill: A True Crime Collection: Real Stories of Online Fame and Fatal Consequences.

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