MetroNews Hotline

Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Cyber Monday Mirage, Spotify’s Party Game, and Uber’s Robo-Taxi Push 03.12.2025 7:12 ↓

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a fast-moving look at the big tech stories shaping the week. They kick things off with the “Cyber Monday Mirage” — why so many so-called limited-time deals stayed the same before and after the clock expired, and how the psychology of online pressure drives panic-buying. Abrar then breaks down Spotify’s new Wrapped Party game, the rise of You...

Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Macy’s Parade Surge, Diddy Doc Fallout, and Zootopia 2’s Box Office Pop 02.12.2025 9:11 ↓

Entertainment reporter Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down a huge holiday media weekend. She explains why the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade posted another year of major ratings growth, propelled by live-event demand and viral anticipation for the K-Pop Demon Hunters. Kristyn also previews Netflix’s explosive new Diddy documentary, outlines the legal fight brewing over allege...

Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Turkey Safety, Prime Rib Tips, and the Four Essential Knives 02.12.2025 10:04 ↓

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley for a post-Thanksgiving edition of Hotline, answering a surge of listener questions on food safety, holiday prep, and Christmas dinner strategy. Paul explains the safest way to thaw a turkey in brine, whether brining meaningfully increases sodium, and why he saves compound butter for the finished slice of prime rib rather than the roast itself. The conversation s...