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Live and Local News! L.A. County officials warn of dangerously hot weekend. California Highway Patrol deploys stealth vehicles to curb reckless driving. Tesla road-rage driver arrested again in Hawaii, less than a year after prison release in SoCal. COVID-19 tests, other health supplies provided free at 51 kiosks across L.A. County. What you need to know. Suspect in Valley Village apartment murder in custody. Mother's Day Roundup + Mother's Day Talk Backs! Best things to do during Mother's Day weekend. Conversation with my mom!
Roy Lee was suspended from Columbia University after creating an AI app that helped users cheat on technical interviews. He dropped out, went viral, and raised $5.3 million to grow a startup. WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Ryan Kailath about what the story reveals about AI, ethics, and academic accountability
The state land board is poised to make one of its most important decisions ever that could impact the Army's training at Pohakuloa. After years of litigation, the state lands a $700 million settlement in a giant pharmaceutical lawsuit. A man accused of assaulting two women in a road rage attack in Kakaako has a history of similar crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Republican North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin concedes. The Charlotte city budget is proposed, but a closed-door meeting to settle a potential lawsuit overshadows that announcement. After years of waiting, REAL ID goes into effect, and the Charlotte Checkers are moving through the Calder Cup playoffs.
Moms, this is your week! Thank you for navigating a wild ride juggling kids and doing it all! As a mom of three young boys, life is bursting at the seams! I openly talked about my most memorable motherhood experiences on stage at a recent storytellers event by Civil Beat. Please have a listen and I hope you enjoy! Happy Mother's Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode Arlyssa Heard, Parent Leader and Education Organizer with 482Forward, joins Donna and Sam to discuss how real change requires both political and grassroots activism in order to create the strongest resistance against injustice.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Air traffic controllers lost radar contact with planes approaching Newark Airport Friday, according to the FAA, the second incident in two weeks. Meanwhile, federal mediators have called NJ Transit and its engineers union to Washington, ahead of a possible strike. Also, a Brooklyn man is charged with setting multiple fires in NYCHA buildings. And after a dog attack on the Upper West Side, lawmakers are pushing for stricter rules for owners.
New York has a state budget, more than a month after its deadline after lawmakers finalized the $254 billion spending plan late Thursday. Meanwhile, health officials have confirmed three new measles cases in Orange County. That brings the state's total to seven so far this year. Plus, prosecutors say 20 people have been charged in one of the most prolific auto theft rings in New York City in the past decade
Federal aviation officials say Newark Airport was hit with another tech outage Friday morning, the second such meltdown in as many weeks. The NYPD arrested more than a dozen protesters at Brooklyn College Thursday night. Plus, May 10th is now officially Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day. And finally, the Sunset Park community board adopted a plan to redesign Third Avenue under the Gowanus Expressway but they recently learned the plan is on hold.
Reaction this morning from a local teacher detained during an immigration raid on Maui. Details on the harrowing ordeal she and her colleagues went through. An investigation into a student who was sickened by gas at UH Manoa. What emergency hazmat crews discovered at the scene. A ruling for the 2021 fuel spill at Red Hill that contaminated the drinking water. What the families reaction was after this long-awaited decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catholics in Hawaii weren’t expecting Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost to be elected Pope. They say it's a pleasant surprise to see the first American to lead the church in its 2,000-year history. And the Rainbow Warriors volleyball team is now two wins away from a national championship. Highlights from their four-set victory against Penn State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A major project to widen Farrington Highway begins today in West Oahu, Jonathan Masaki explains how this will improve safety in the area. Federal authorities say they arrested 50 people for immigration violations this week on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island. And we check in on a state land board meeting that could impact the future of live-fire military training at the Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Da Pope: Chicago Loses Its Mind Over Homegrown Pontiff: Within minutes of the announcement, Chicagoans had Photoshopped the new pope holding an Italian beef sandwich and made at least 50 Malört […]
Wasatch County road rage incident draws felony charge after driver punched and left unconscious, Park City preservation board delays decision on Centennial House renovation, Pete Stoughton of the PCHS Mountain Bike Team shares details on this weekend's bike swap, Park City considers request to display Main Street Pride banners as state's flag ban kicks in, the spring projects open house offers project updates, Trudy Brereton with Wasatch Behavioral Health and Wasatch CAPS student Carla Nava talk about their new mural addressing underage drinking, Summit County declines to fund Sundance marketing for 2026 festival and UDOT to restripe roads in Summit and Wasatch counties this summer.
New Yorkers gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan as a new pope was elected. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams is promoting his new budget proposal to restore cleaning crews to some of New York City's busiest green spaces. Plus, a school on the Upper West Side is wrestling with how to discipline seniors who staged a prank some teachers described as xenophobic. Also, a new ICE detention center in Newark is drawing the ire of the mayor of New Jersey's largest city. And finally, three Republican candidates vying to be New Jersey's next governor made their case to voters at a forum Wednesday hosted by WNYC and NJ Spotlight News.
Speed cameras may soon ticket drivers in work zones on MTA bridges and tunnels new state budget lets the agency use them at spots like the Verrazzano Bridge and Queens-Midtown Tunnel. Meanwhile, In Brooklyn, Councilmember Lincoln Restler lost a court challenge to remove his primary opponent from the ballot after claiming their supporters misled residents into signing a petition. Plus, the Knicks now lead the Celtics 2–0 after another one-point win on the road. Game 3 is Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Game 4 is Monday.
In a major ruling today, a federal judge says the government is responsible for making people sick from the Red Hill fuel spill, but families are appalled by the amount of damages awarded. Plus the world has a new pope and, for the first time in history, an American has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dozens detained during immigration raids in Hawaii. Why a Hawaii senator is calling the actions "a shameful abuse of power." A group of Hawaii nurses say they are set to hit the picket line. What they say is needed to reach a new contract. The state land board are set to decide on the future of live-fire military training at the Pohakuloa Training Area. Why the Army received hundreds of comments from a concerned public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The babysitter found guilty of manslaughter for giving a 7-month-old a fatal dose of Benadryl is sentenced. Two men were arrested in Hawaii as part of a nationwide crackdown to catch child sex predators. The University of Hawaii is launching a new weather dashboard so you can access the latest conditions in real time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Butch McGuire's Eyes 2nd Location In Lincoln Park: The family-owned Division Street bar, a favorite among young bar hoppers, is planning an expansion after more than 60 years. Devil Dawgs […]
Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media. I'm your host Eric Schurenberg, long time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in MediaThe news business has been in freefall, as every listener to In Reality is aware. The plunge has been steepest in local journalism. We lose two local news outlets a week, on average. Half the counties in America have only one news outlet or none at all. Dousing that five alarm fire is the mission of today's guest, Mackenzie Warren, director of the Local News Accelerator at Northwestern University's Medill School, hands down one of the premier journalism schools in the country. Mackenzie is a long-time local newspaper executive himself; at Medill, he now helps local newsrooms in Illinois discover innovations aimed at putting themselves on a path to sustainability. Mackenzie joined Eric recently at his class on the future of media at the University of Chicago. They discussed the role of local news in counteracting polarization, the incoming class of new journalists and how they view their careers, as well as a few bright stars in the local news firmament, like the Minnesota Star Tribune, Chicago's hyper-local Block Club and Atlanta Journal Constitution.Website - free episode transcriptswww.in-reality.fmProduced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapiensoundsapien.comAlliance for Trust in Mediaalliancefortrust.com
Wasatch County teacher can hang prayer flyer at school the district decides, Guardsman Pass expected to open this month, arrest warrant issued for Wyoming man accused of harassing Park City police, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Tommy Tanzer, one of the founders of the Bright Futures program, expresses his concerns about changes to the program and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.
Nearly half of the NYPD's bomb squad is eligible to retire this year, including many of their dogs. Meanwhile, starting this Wednesday, travelers without a passport must show a REAL ID to board domestic flights. Plus, the MTA will close the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel overnight from Wednesday through May 13th to test its massive flood doors as part of hurricane preparedness.
Westchester County officials say Rye Playland amusement park will open in time for the season after all. Also, two New York City hospitals have agreed to a $750 million dollar settlement of hundreds of sexual abuse claims by patients of former gynecologist Robert Hadden. Plus, New York State lawmakers are loosening requirements for private and religious schools to show they provide a basic education. And finally, some undocumented immigrants are opting to leave the country on their own, rather than risk deportation.
Two Manhattan lawmakers say New York should deny a money transmitter license to X, Elon Musk's platform formerly known as Twitter. Musk is seeking approval in all 50 states to launch X Money, a service that would compete with apps like Venmo. Meanwhile, the Knicks are looking to take a 2–0 lead over the Boston Celtics in the NBA semifinals on Wednesday night. Plus, a group of Bronx student journalists is facing tough questions about press freedom, personal safety, and how their work lives online. We hear from their advisor Debbi Porterfield and student editor Cesar Jimenez.
The deadline is here. Starting today you will need a Real ID to get through airport security or you'll face additional screening. Casey Lund will join us live from Honolulu's Airport to look at how this change will impact your travels. A special town hall will take place today in Ewa Beach, looking to promote public safety. What topics will be covered and how you can join in. Showing off a new fleet. Oahu has 17 new emergency vehicles now ready to hit the road. We'll give you an inside look the first-of-its-kind bus here on island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump and new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office Tuesday, while on Oahu, the Hawaii International Film Festival is bracing for more than a $200,000 funding loss as the White House moves to shut down the National Endowment for the Arts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Former Chicago Alderman Goes Viral For Giving Man His Jacket On Blue Line: ‘A Reminder To Be Kind': Edwin Eisendrath, a former Lincoln Park alderman and former Sun-Times CEO, said […]
Mayors call for "immediate" Summit County Council special election, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, founder and executive director of the Nepal Cleft and Burn Center Jim Webber shares details on their annual fundraiser and Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley and Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow share an update on their "Running With Ed" event.
Join Hope Caiazza for an inside look at the recent CSU Jazz Ensemble's celebration of the life and legacy of jazz drummer Roy Haynes, Colorado State University is facing controversy surrounding a video posted to their social media accounts of what appears to be a Nazi salute, A third person has been arrested in connection the burned body found under a bridge in the Poudre Canyon
Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders are taking $8 billion from reserves as part of the New York state budget deal. Plus, New York City's Park Commissioner Sue Donoghue is stepping down later this month. Also, city council members in Summit, New Jersey have been considering a contentious law that would allow police to arrest homeless people camping in public places. And finally, a special thanks to all teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day.
Sanitation officials are taking landlords to court over rat-infested lots. In Harlem, a judge let the city into a trash-covered property after the owner ignored orders. Officials say they've done this nine times this year. Meanwhile, rain is expected through Friday, with multiple rounds of showers moving through the region. Plus, new reporting this morning from various outlets including Bloomberg and the New York Times say air traffic controllers briefly lost communication with planes at Liberty Newark Airport last week.
The woman critically injured in a horrific chemical attack near Ala Moana Center appears publicly for the first time as the two men who allegedly plotted the crime appear in court. Plus an argument leads to a shooting in an upscale East Oahu neighborhood. And Hawaii's big wave surfing community loses an icon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two men accused of acid attacks face a judge as a victim speaks out. We'll hear from her this morning as she recalls the vicious attack. As Lahaina families rebuild, a debate grows over swimming pools. Are they appropriate in the burn zone? Have you ever heard of Pet-fluencing? This morning we'll tell you what that is and how it could put a few extra few bucks in your pocket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Wrigleyville Hat Wars: Boutique Owner Accuses Sports Shop Of Selling Knockoffs Of Signature Cap: After months of spotting dupes of her boutique's signature snapback hat, Alice & Wonder's owner […]
Heber looks for new tools to meet demand for affordable housing, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Park City Board of Realtors President Maverick Boger and MLS President Todd Anderson share details on the 1st quarter report, Summit Land Conservancy Vice President of Communications Caitlin Willard discusses open space issues and Deputies search for suspect in similar Jeremy Store burglaries.
The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit one million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode, Reverend Larry Simmons rejoins Donna and Sam to discuss how we can restore Detroiters' faith in democracy and community during these times of crisis. They explore what's possible for Detroiters as local elected officials focus on military investments and insist that providing necessities, such as affordable housing, is not the role of government.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Hundreds of flights at Newark Airport face delays or cancellations due to staffing shortages and weather. Meanwhile, New York City's cultural institutions are rushing to fill funding gaps after the Trump administration cut support for the National Endowment for the Arts. Plus, with just over a month to go until New Jersey's primary, money is pouring into the governor's race, but following the cash trail isn't easy. NJ Spotlight News reporter Colleen O'Dea joins us to explain why.
New York City will stop enrolling new families who are eligible for child care vouchers. Plus, one of the six guards charged in the deadly beating of upstate prisoner Robert Brooks has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Also, a plan to add protected bike lanes in Long Island City is getting the green light from a Queens judge. And finally, New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted on a range of potential increases ahead of its final vote in June.
Car crashes in Manhattan's congestion zone have been dropping for three years and congestion pricing may be speeding that up. Meanwhile, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks this Monday, with up to 30 meteors an hour before dawn. It continues through mid-May. Starting Saturday, the International Space Station will be visible over the city during the evening. Plus, Bronx Week kicks off this week with free events through May 18.
A celebration of life is being held for state Rep. Gene Ward. Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a shooting at a home in Hawaii Kai. Two men accused in an alleged "murder-for-hire" acid attack on Oahu appear in court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Honolulu police are looking for an arsonist this morning after a Wahiawa playground went up in flames. We have details on the investigation. Keeping our construction workers safe. Casey Lund out live with the latest efforts on this Construction Safety Week. The Wahiawa Public Library has closed its doors. This morning we hear from residents who stopped by to say aloha the building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: City Opens Investigation Into Uber Overcharging Riders Downtown Congestion Fee: The city's business department is investigating after Block Club reported the company overcharged riders the city's $1.50 congestion surcharge […]
Park City invites UDOT involvement in bus rapid transit project, Summit County Sheriff Frank Smith and Senior Public Relations Liaison Skyler Talbot discuss updates on law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews topics for Tuesday's city council meeting and Utah Film Director Robin Hauser and COO of SheMoney Madison Limansky discuss the new documentary "Thaw" which explores the societal and personal challenges of infertility and features women who froze their eggs for non-medical reasons.
The New York Knicks are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after beating the Detroit Pistons 118-115 in Game 6 on Thursday. The win wasn't pretty and required a last-second buzzer-beater from Jalen Brunson to seal the victory. Next, the Knicks face the defending champion Boston Celtics. WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with Newsday Knicks beat reporter Steve Popper about what the win says about the team and how they match up with the Celtics.
Intriguing developments in the University of Hawaii's quest for a new athletics director as ousted AD Craig Angelos applies to get his job back. Honolulu's mayor has a stern warning for the arsonist who torched a recently renovated playground in Wahiawa. Plus a look at some of the bills lawmakers pushed through at the last-minute as the legislative session comes to a close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
A look back at the one-year anniversary of the deadliest day for law enforcement in Charlotte history, Charlotte City Council begins its search for a replacement for Tariq Bokhari, and Mecklenburg County is at the center of the immigration debate in North Carolina.
Graduation season is here for high schools and colleges across Hawaii. These celebrations can come with lots of stress and a large to-do list. Brooke and Noli have tips to help parents get through their graduate's big day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.