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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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    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: How a ‘Sandy Hook' outcome was averted during synagogue attack, plus another twist in the Guthrie case

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 41:44


    This episode covers the latest updates in the Nancy Guthrie dissappearance case, the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, an update on the Tops shooting case and a prank that turned deadly. Featuring audio from Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Henry Lake Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

    BONUS: Vintage toilets, biking babies, escaped cows and hidden salamander tunnels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 21:29


    This week, we'll explore the sometimes-treacherous travel habits of baby cows in the Pittsburgh area and of salamanders in the Detroit area. In human transportation news, we'll hear a lawmaker in Minnesota explain why she took a bike to the hospital to have her baby. Then, to send us out, Georg Papp of Outhouse Americana in Colchester, Conn., is going to explain why he's dedicated to preserving the history of a vintage way to use the loo. He says that outhouses reveal more about culture than we might realize… Featuring audio from Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, The Big K Morning Show out of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WWJ Newsradio out of Detroit and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD in Dallas.

    BONUS: Trump's team tells GOP to stop talking hardline immigration as data shows economy suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 27:57


    New studies this week disproved the idea that cutting down on immigrants brings more jobs to Americans and that immigrants commit more crimes than average. Experts discuss, plus we get the latest on a blind immigrant who died in Buffalo when he was dropped off shoeless and alone miles from home, and on the other end of the spectrum Newell Normand talks about how New Orleans needs to get tougher with its street scene to compete for tourists.

    BONUS: 'You should just be prepared to pay higher prices:' Latest on Iran's effect on our economy, plus tornadoes, hail, floods strike the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 27:31


    The highest strength tornado ever for this time of year struck Michigan this week, as hail, tornadoes, floods and more battered Texas and Illinois, too. Here's the latest on that, plus prices skyrocketing at the pump, where we stand with the war in Iran, proposals for a 'billionaire tax,' and more.

    BONUS: Gen Z may destroy both the beer and wine industries as we know them, plus a morality survey as a 'giant red flag' to US society

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 29:25


    A new story, and trends we can all see, show that Gen Z is changing the world of alcohol, plus another study shows Americans have a very dim view of each other's morality, and GLP1s may change lifestyles across the spectrum.

    BONUS: Trump calls new leader of Iran 'unacceptable,' and here's why as many in the US wonder ... 'what's the end game?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 25:36


    Iran has a new Supreme Leader, and this is what you need to know about him. Is Trump going to send in soldiers? Plus, we reveal the latest polls on American acceptance of action in Iran

    BONUS: We're going on a nostalgia journey filled with photos, toys and the rebirth of Pizza Hut Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 22:03


    This week, we're getting nostalgic. We're headed to a photography museum, a toy museum, retro pizza joints and more. We'll also sit in on an interview with Jon Taffer of the long-running series "Bar Rescue", now entering its 10th season. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in Minneapolis and KNX News in Los Angeles.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Crimes that are shaping our world

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 37:22


    In this roundup, we'll be looking into crimes from the past have changed our world in sometimes surprising ways and that are continuing to change it. Those include the Oxford School Shooting in Michigan, the Apalachee School Shooting in Georgia and a 1988 arson case Missouri. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, WBEN News Talk in Buffalo, 1010 WINS in New York City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    BONUS: Here's how China is beating the US in automobile supremacy, plus training workers for an AI future and the country's biggest owl event

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 22:12


    Why is China beating the U.S. in electric vehicle production and innovation? Here's why. Plus, a professor discusses preparing students for an AI future and we learn about the country's biggest owl festival, where everyone is urged to come on down and 'have a hoot.'

    BONUS: And now the race begins: Upsets in the midterm primaries set the stage for next election

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 17:02


    The midterm primary results in Texas surprised many, so here's what happened and what it means. Plus, how high will gas prices go?

    BONUS: Supreme Court blocks law that let trans kids go without parental notification, plus how pets could save your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 15:00


    The Supreme Court made a momentous decision about transgender care in California, plus here's how pets can improve your quality of life and why so many of us are headed out on spring break.

    BONUS: 'It's pretty likely to fail ... or make things worse:' Why is the US in Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 22:34


    What is the goal of the U.S. bombing Iran? Here are expert takes, plus the latest polling on how American citizens feel about it.

    BONUS: Presidents join the UFO discourse and new ways to look at death

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 21:29


    This week, we're diving into one of our favorite topics, aliens. While extraterrestrial life is often thought of as a sort of fringe topic, two U.S. presidents have recently been talking about them, so we had to get in on the fun. We're also going to get a bit darker than usual this week with some talk about death. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio, Tommy Tucker out of WWL and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: New study claims Kurt Cobain was murdered, but police say the case is closed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 25:41


    This week, we're going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn't die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we'll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

    BONUS: Gen Alpha is on the rise in a world full of AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 11:00


    Gen Alpha is shaping up to be the largest in history. What should we expect from them? Fordham University expert gives a preview to KCBS radio. Plus, the latest on chatbot marketing and wearable AI.

    BONUS: Why is it so dang hard to drop bad habits?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 10:30


    How to psychologically give up a bad habit at Lent or any other time with Dr. Judy O of supercharged life podcast with Tommy Tucker at WWL and more.

    BONUS: ‘It got ugly': What you need to know about Trump's record-breaking SOTU

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 12:03


    Here's a recap of the SOTU address with expert analysis from WCCO News Talk, KCBS Radio and WWL Radio.

    BONUS: People are going for gold amid economic uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 10:59


    With gold at an all-time high, is it time to dump your other investments? Bruce Halprin, Wealth Enhancement Group with Vineeta Sawkar of WCCO News Talk. Desperate job seekers also turn to ‘reverse recruiters' Dave Frisco with KCBS Radio, McDonald's Shamrock shake gambit actually boosts their bottom line and more.

    BONUS: Great white shark sightings, understanding our brains, year of the Fire Horse and the Old Farmer's Almanac

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 21:30


    On this week's agenda, we've got a surprise Great White shark sighting from WWL Radio in Louisiana and exploration about what's going on in our brain when we hesitate from KCBS Radio in San Francisco. Then, we'll listen in on a discussion of the dawn of the Fire Horse year with the Lunar New Year this week from the Dana and Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and take a trip to the Old Farmer's Almanac headquarters with Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Will DNA help solve this 50-year-old 'child killer' cold case and the Guthrie mystery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 29:48


    This is a true crime roundup from the On Deadline podcast. This week, we dive into a new interview with family of the victims of Michigan's Oakland Child Killer. We'll also cover three cases out of Pennsylvania and the latest on the Nancy Guthrie mystery. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KDKA Newsradio in Pittsburgh, WBEN News Talk in Buffalo, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of 97.1 The Talk in St. Louis.

    BONUS: Supreme Court delivers devastating blow to Donald Trump: What's next after tariffs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 23:00


    The Supreme Court did something many thought they wouldn't and ruled against President Donald Trump's ability to levy tariffs without congressional approval. So, what's next for the president who has said many times that tariffs is 'one of his favorite words?'

    BONUS: 'The world is watching:' Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in social media addiction case could shape our digital future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 17:07


    Get the latest on why Mark Zuckerberg is testifying today. Plus, is it time to take a digital detox? And places you're being watched that may surprise you.

    BONUS: Where does Donald Trump rank among the presidents of history? Plus, how Jesse Jackson changed politics forever, and why CBS pulled an interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 31:37


    President's Day is this week, which brings up lots of questions about the presidents throughout history and how they've changed the office. Plus, Jesse Jackson tried to make it to the Oval Office, and rebuilt how Republicans and Democrats built their party along the way, and Stephen Colbert went public with news about CBS pulling one of his interviews.

    BONUS: Danger lurks on escalators and in our bodies as sex and malls disappear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 21:29


    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you face-planted on an escalator while trying to catch a flight? This week, we'll look into the data on escalator mishaps with the Dana & Parks podcast out of KMBZ in Kansas City. We're also going to hear from an expert who spoke to KCBS Radio on the Bay Area about why another location for possible escalator wipeouts – malls – are disappearing all over the country. Another thing that's disappearing? Sex, according to multiple studies. We'll hear more about that from Chad Hartman out of WCCO in Minneapolis, as well as a concerning uptick in heart attacks from an expert who spoke to WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: What comes next in the Epstein and Guthrie cases?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 36:32


    This week, we're going to focus on updates to two stories that have captured the public's attention in recent weeks: the Jeffrey Epstein files and the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. In both cases, sifting fact from fiction can be difficult as online sleuths share theories all over social media. We'll also cover two crimes that you might have missed. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas-Fort Worth, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Chad Hartman out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, WBEN in Buffalo, the Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 the Sky in Central Florida and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of 97.1 The Talk in St. Louis, Mo.

    BONUS: ICE withdraws from Minneapolis, and what in the heck is going on over the skies of El Paso?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 15:28


    Border czar Tom Homan announced ICE is withdrawing from Minneapolis after two U.S. citizens were killed in altercations in officers. Plus, confusion reigns after the feds shut down the airspace over El Paso. What was happening?

    BONUS: F.D.A refuses Moderna's multi-million-dollar new flu vax in 'latest sign of hostility to vaccines'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 15:00


    The F.D.A refused to review Moderna's multi-million-dollar new flu vaccine, in what experts is the latest sign that RFK's Health Department is hostile to vaccines. Plus, concerning news about the effects of sitting and on childhood obesity rates.

    BONUS: Top skills for job seekers, plus everything you need to know about TrumpRx

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 27:02


    Get the top three skills today's employers are looking for, plus answers to which drugs are a good deal on TrumpRx, and which ones you should buy elsewhere.

    BONUS: Will there be doctors in the future? AI's effect on workplaces and medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 31:35


    Only 9% of workplaces say they're fully staffed in a recent Robert Half survey. Is that because of AI? And when your doctor uses chat GPT (and he does), what does that mean for the future of medicine? Also, more young people are having heart attacks. Here are the warning signs.

    BONUS: The dark side of being an Olympian, the world's highest marathon, de-mystifying curling and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 21:30


    This is a roundup of weird news from Audacy's Something Offbeat podcast, Olympics 2026 edition. We're checking in with reporter Sloane Martin, who is covering the sport in Milan who has been brushing up on her research to de-mystify curling. We'll also peek into the dark side of what awaits some Olympic champions once they win their medals, debunk a myth about catching colds and hear about the highest marathon on Earth. Featuring audio from WCCO News Talk, Dana & Parks from KMBZ, Scoor at WWL and WWJ Newsrdio.

    BONUS: What's the future of journalism as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff? Plus, world's highest marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 16:28


    Another blow was dealt to journalism with news the Washington Post is cutting one-third of its staff. What's next for people who want -- and need -- to stay informed? Also, while news dollars are down, running is up, way up in this case. meet runners from the world's highest marathon.

    BONUS: ICE drawdown in Minnesota begs the question: Who won the battle over federal intervention?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 20:18


    Border czar Tom Homan announced 700 federal agents are leaving Minnesota, which begs the question .. Did President Donald Trump or his opponents win this battle?

    BONUS: 'It's hard to tell if he's playing to his base or delusional:' Trump says GOP should run elections, Elon Musk's massive merger and latest on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 14:11


    President Donald Trump sent new signals on Iran, and even more signals about American elections -- signals that had many aghast -- plus, Elon Musk create a mega-merger and here's what's in it.

    BONUS: 'Who's paying for this?' Reaction to Trump renovating The Kennedy Center and planning the 'Arc DeTrump'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 29:10


    Here's the latest on some high-profile construction projects President Donald Trump has taken on and answers about his new choice to serve as Fed chairman.

    BONUS: Down the rabbit hole with Mad Hatters, the Doomsday clock, rogue mountain lions and sasquatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 21:30


    This week, we're going to go down the rabbit hole in New Orleans with the Magical Krewe of MadHatters. While that krewe is focused more on beautiful costumes and rocking parade floats for Mardi Gras than rabbits running around checking their pocket watch like in the Alice in Wonderland tales they take their name from, another time of watch is looming over us. A clock, to be more precise. The Doomsday Clock. We'll also head to the West Coast, where a mountain lion trapped in a San Francisco alley was freaking out residents this week. To round out the show, hear a more… esoteric sighting of an alleged sasquatch. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX, KCBS Radio, WWL Radio and WWJ Newsradio.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Father asks his children ‘do you want to go to heaven' after killing their mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 26:03


    In this episode, we'll get an update on the case of a nurse facing allegations of sexual abuse in the Detroit area. We'll also hear breakdown of a shooting at a popular bar near a university and about a man in prison for killing his family with an axe who may soon be released. But first, we're going to the heart of heart of Central Florida, where a murder-suicide shocked a small town this week. Special thanks to the Bob Rose Show out of WSKY in Gainesville, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks podcast out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

    BONUS: How 'launch fever' caused The Challenger explosion, plus expert says humans will definitely go to Mars and iconic TV moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 24:32


    The Challenger exploded 40 years ago this week. Here's how it changed space travel forever. Plus, an expert discusses when humans will be on Mars, and Chad Hartman discusses most iconic TV moments, including The Challenger.

    BONUS: Everything you need to know about filing taxes this year, from tips to surprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 19:06


    Tax season opened this week and there are changes you need to know about. Plus, is the Justice Department trying to build a case against Jerome Powell's for improvements to an old building? Get the latest.

    BONUS: Is social media too addictive to exist? Court case will decide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 19:02


    A court case will decide whether Tik Tok is too addictive to survive, and we explore that with experts and users. Plus, what are police trained to do during a conflict with unarmed citizens, and how to know if the video you're watching on social media is legitimate.

    BONUS: 'This inflammatory situation cannot continue in America:' Latest on ICE, including Super Bowl plans, unprecedented judicial intervention, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 27:05


    ICE seems to be backing away in Minnesota after two deadly encounters with American citizens. But what's next? Here are their plans for the Super Bowl

    RISING FROM THE ASHES: The finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 11:01


    The series closes with the voice of Nataly's late father, Carlo, whose love, artistry, and spirit still echoed through the home he built. As the family returns to the ashes, small survivors, a palm tree, a ring, become symbols of enduring love and legacy. Through memories, laughter, grief, and resolve, this episode explores what it means to rebuild not just a house, but a sense of home, honoring a father whose presence is still deeply felt.

    BONUS: Historic storm Fern to pummel the US: What to expect, plus why so many of today's kids are allowed to swear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 21:41


    From Florida, through the Carolinas, East Coast, and Midwest, Fern is coming and she's angry. Here's what to expect and how to stay safe, plus if it makes you swear, you're not alone. And if your kids join you you're not alone in that either.

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