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New jobs data shows a very interesting trend for the rest of 2026. Plus, we dive into how Ukraine is using drones to level the playing field with Russia and how one police department in California used a drone to level the field between cops and criminals.

In this episode, we're going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the case of Keith Gibson (who called himself "the Beast") in Philadelphia, the Gilgo Beach and Joel the Ripper killers on Long Island and the Slavemaster case in the Midwest. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York City and the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

In this episode, we'll cover developing crime stories and updates on several cases reported by Audacy newsrooms over the past two weeks. These include jury selection in the Tops mass shooting case out of Buffalo, New York, and the latest news regarding Luigi Mangione's trials. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KNX News in Los Angeles, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities.

We'll hear about termites buzzing around a historic site linked to vampires an all-female airplane race that's soon taking to the skies. Featuring audio from Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We've got Brits coming across the pond to hang out at the Honky Tonk in Texas (and catch a World Cup game or two) and a baby Eagle recovering from a dangerous fall. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080's Mid-Morning Mike Check in Dallas and WWJ Newsradio in Detorit.

In this episode, we're going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the Keith Gibson case in Philadelphia, the Gilgo Beach killer in New York and the Slavemaster case in the Midwest. We'll also cover developing crime stories and updates on several cases reported by Audacy newsrooms this month. These include jury selection in the Tops mass shooting case out of Buffalo, New York, and the latest news regarding Luigi Mangione's trials. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detriot, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, 1010 WINS in New York, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and The Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

This week… is all about flying. First, we've got Brits coming across the pond to hang out at the Honky Tonk in Texas (and catch a World Cup game or two) and a baby Eagle recovering from a dangerous fall. Then, we'll hear about termites buzzing around a historic site linked to vampires an all-female airplane race that's soon taking to the skies. Featuring audio from the Mid-Morning Mike Check out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We get the finer points of the Memo of Understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran, plus we discuss the massive lottery payout awaiting the next winner, review the new golden Trump phone and find out what it's like to move an entire mastodon skeleton from one school to another.

A new report that outlines exactly how many teens say they're dating at AI chatbot underscores the isolation today's youth experience in a digital world. We dive into that, plus the remarkable story of an eagled on the road to recovery after his nest collapsed and a debate around 'competency' based high school diplomas.

Get the latest on how an alleged terror plot tied to the UFC fight on the White House lawn was discovered and stopped. Plus, the president of MIT argues that federal cuts to funding could affect generations of breakthroughs and a new law that bans suing oil and gas companies for climate change is discussed.

President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran and while some are jumping for joy, others are tempered and wondering if it's actually a ceasefire or just a pause. Experts weigh in on that, plus when to expect oil and gas prices to come down. We also explore the Space X IPO.

In this episode, we're looking into the Vance Boelter trial in Minnesota. Boelter pleaded guilty this week to multiple charges related to stalking and killing of Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, as well as the stalking and shooting of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman, his wife Yvette Hoffman. You might remember Boelter as the assassin who impersonated a police officer to stalk his victims. We'll hear reactions to the Belter case and Belter's plea deal, reported by Audacy station WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We'll unpack the trial of Karmelo Anthony, which concluded this week. Anthony, a 19-year-old who is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death at a Frisco track meet last year, was found guilty of murder this week and his attorneys have filed an intent to appeal. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

We're going to the streets of New York City , where dangers lurk beneath pedestrians' feet. We'll also hear about an unsettling adoption scam involving a 37-year-old woman who allegedly posed as a 12-year-old girl using pacifiers and baby bottles. If that sounds especially offbeat to you, you're not alone. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York City, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

This week's episode is taking us from a funeral home where people can get unique urns to the dark depths of the Great Lakes – where there was recently a research expedition to find out what's going on with the zombie fish phenomenon. Featuring audio from Mike Rogers and the Other Side of the News out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit,

In this episode, we're focusing on two high profile cases – the Karmelo Anthony trial in Texas and the Vance Boelter trial in Minnesota. We'll get insight from inside the courtrooms. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

This week's episode is taking us from the dark depths of the Great Lakes – where there was recently a research expedition – to the streets of New York City and Rio De Janeiro in Brazil, where dangers lurk beneath pedestrians' feet. Featuring audio from Mike Rogers and the Other Side of the News out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, 1010 WINS in New York City, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

Teen takeovers are already the bane of summer for law enforcement. But what's the answer. We dive in. And then there's a lesson in soccer for the World Cup and an exploration of why so many tickets are still available.

We kick off with fireflies and screw worm updates and move on to solar farms, AI updates by Apple and the mood of small business owners.

Austin and Mike look at two high-profile murder cases: First, the latest on the Karmelo Anthony case in McKinney. And then, Karen Read, acquitted of murder one year ago, is pushing back. The sloooow vote count continues in the L.A. Mayor's race. President Trump is so mad about it, he blew up in an interview this weekend with Meet the Press. More on solo-maxxing. Pop Culture Diva Stephanie Blumenthal tells us the REAL reason so many young people have given up on dating.

We dive into arguments for and against data centers in major cities across the U.S. Plus, did companies that culled the workforce believe too much in AI? Here's why hiring has returned.

A weekend of violence exploded across the U.S. as summer gets underway. Get the latest on that, plus a jobs report, the eye-watering prices people are paying for NBA Finals, and fun facts about America for her 250th birthday.

This week, we'll hear about a family annihilator case that has shocked communities in Western New York, with a focus on how such cases can impact the mental health of investigators who work on them. We'll also take a deep look at the Karmelo Anthony case in Texas. Eighteen-year-old Anthony is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf last year at a Frisco track meet. Anthony's trial began this week, and it's already causing controversy. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

Felisha Hatcher speaks about the reality of losing her son, Nick, who was murdered last month. We'll also hear about a decaying body found in the Bronx, a stabbing in Times Square, a hostage situation in California, several crimes in the Philadelphia area and more. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York City, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and KNX News in Los Angeles,

We'll learn about The Backrooms, a movie inspired by the phrase that actually bringing young people to the movies this summer. Then, we'll hear from an expert on eerie places and experiences about the psychology of fear, belief and more. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 of out WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

What are your favorite summer activities? Are you into water sports, hiking, barbecuing, checking out roller coasters, maybe playing some frisbee or disc golf? If you said yes to that last one – did you know that you could go pro? Professional disc golfers are heading to the World Disc Golf Championships later this summer, and we'll hear all about it. Maybe outdoor activities aren't your thing, and you prefer a nice, air-conditioned movie theater with some buttery popcorn and a big slushie. You may have noticed that your options for that experience are shrinking, as movie theaters close across the U.S. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and , the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

In addition to quick dispatches, we'll hear about a family annihilator case that has shocked communities in Western New York, with a focus on how such cases can impact the mental health of investigators who work on them. We'll also take a deep look at the Karmelo Anthony case in Texas. Eighteen-year-old Anthony is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf last year at a Frisco track meet. Anthony's trial began this week, and it's already causing controversy. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York City, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

What are your favorite summer activities? Are you into water sports, hiking, barbecuing, checking out roller coasters, maybe playing some frisbee or disc golf? If you said yes to that last one – did you know that you could go pro? Professional disc golfers are heading to the World Disc Golf Championships later this summer, and we'll hear all about it. Maybe outdoor activities aren't your thing, and you prefer a nice, air-conditioned movie theater with some buttery popcorn and a big slushie. You may have noticed that your options for that experience are shrinking, as movie theaters close across the U.S. Our second stop will real the life backrooms – that's a phrase for eerie, abandoned public spaces that's popular online – of these shuttered cinemas. Then, we'll learn about The Backrooms, a movie inspired by the phrase that actually bringing young people to the movies this summer. Finally, we'll hear from an expert on eerie places and experiences about the psychology of fear, belief and more. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 of out WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

As the midterms shape up, one of the biggest questions surrounds President Donald Trump and how much sway he'll continue to hold. Get the latest on a rare GOP rebuke over Iran, the loss of a $1.8B 'slush fund,' and what's next ... including the role of AI in elections.

Americans Airlines let the narrative get away from them when first class passengers started getting downgraded to coach and the airline kept the price difference. Here's more. Plus, what did the primaries this week teach about the mood of voters? Simple. It's the economy, stupid.

Mike and Austin cover human smuggling, smart glasses, PSG riots, and more!

BONUS: 'The Israelis are also jerking us around:' Iran latest, plus Pride month kicks off with concerns about LGBTQ health full 1220 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:36:02 +0000 ek6vFiCXMDutDhbhG0JHhw5vRpdEJJBb news Do You Work Here? news BONUS: 'The Israelis are also jerking us around:' Iran latest, plus Pride month kicks off with concerns about LGBTQ health What do you do? And how do you do it? Most of us spend a lot of time at work.  Sometimes our jobs define us, and Mike Simpson wants to learn about yours! From paleontologist to Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driver, we're hitting the road to get a look at how we're all making a living. Come feed sea otters, restore a car, park a cargo ship and cuddle a cow with us! New episodes on Thursdays. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Deborah Humenney was murdered 50 years ago in Michigan. Now, her convicted killer might go free, and her sister explained why she's doing everything she can to prevent that from happening in an interview with Audacy. Before we get to those stories, we have some quick crime roundups from coast to coast, including updates to the Matthew Perry death investigation in Los Angeles and another investigation into the death of a professional dancer in New York. Special thanks to KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more crimes do tend to happen in the summer. In this episode, we'll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York. In another case out of Pennsylvania, a man with an extensive criminal record allegedly tried to kill a police officer before authorities fatally shot him. Featuring audio from Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

This week, we're headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we'll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you'll never guess never guess where came from. Then, we'll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with those tall sails – for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. this summer. Featuring audio from The Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 The Sky in Gainesville and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

We'll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we'll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. In this episode, we'll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York. We'll also look into the murder of Deborah Humenney 50 years ago in Detroit, Mich. Now, her convicted killer might go free, and her sister explained why she's doing everything she can to prevent that from happening in an interview with Audacy. Other cases covered include the death of Matthew Perry. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh and WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

This week, we're headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we'll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you'll never guess never guess where came from. Then, we'll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with those tall sails – for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. this summer. In the second half of the show, things will get a bit scarier. We'll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we'll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon. Featuring audio from the Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 The Sky in Gainesville, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We break down what happened in the Texas primaries when a Trump-backed attorney general Ken Paxton won the primary for a Senate seat. Here's the latest.

Tornado alley is moving east and so are concerns about a wild season so in this episode, we dive into the growth of tornado shelters. We also talk to a storm chaser, get the latest on Camp Mystic's future, and what to do when a storm leaves you with damage.

Since a manhunt ended with the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the alleged murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, he's almost reached celebrity status. He even has his own fanclub – girls who make their way into his court hearings. Unlike many killers, the unique qualities of Mangione's case – including his own manifesto – have received a surprisingly warm reception by some. In addition to providing an update on his trials, we'll unpack his public reception a bit in this episode. To end the show, we'll touch on one of the most famous celebrity murder cases, the OJ Simpson trial. Mark Fuhrman, a police officer whose infamous, televised, testimony was a key feature of the trial, died this week, and Audacy stations reflected back on how it impacted the eventual verdict. Featuring audio from The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

On Monday, May 18th, 2026, two teen shooters entered the Islamic Center of San Diego and opened fire, according to authorities. It hasn't been a week yet since suspects shot and killed two men there and then took their own lives. Investigators have discovered a manifesto they believe the shooters penned. Those indicate that the shooters were at least partly motivated by another shooter who made headlines. We'll be taking a closer look at that case and its relationship to online culture – including glorification of mass shooters and more – in this episode with expert interviews. KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York City, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, KNX News in Los Angeles and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.