MetroNews Hotline

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...

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...

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...

James Beard–nominated chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for one last round of pre-Thanksgiving kitchen wisdom — including whether you can brine a frozen turkey, how long it really takes to thaw, and whether flash-frozen birds are actually fresher than “fresh” turkeys in stores. Paul walks through his marathon week prepping nearly 60 holiday orders at 1010 Bridge, answers listener quest...

Entertainment correspondent Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline with a packed Thanksgiving-week rundown. The two break down the huge $150 million opening for Wicked: For Good and what it means for Ariana Grande’s next career move — from rom-com potential to award-season strategy. Kristyn also previews this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup, from Cynthia Erivo to Busta Rhymes, an...

Dave Weekley, Coop, Ryan, and Matt dive into another spirited edition of Buy or Sell that swings from kitchen chaos to ancient customer service. Matt starts with a war on bread machines, arguing they’re the most disappointing appliance ever made. Ryan follows with a hilarious history lesson on the oldest known customer complaint tablet — a Bronze Age man furious over bad copper and rude service. C...

Dave Weekley, Coop, and Ryan open Hotline with a long, wonderfully unhinged crosstalk that starts with snack runs in the rain and Coop’s near-emergency almond shortage — and somehow spirals into ice cream in winter, geezer-cardigan fashion rules, and a full-blown debate over Wicked and Wicked: For Good. The trio riff on Hollywood weight-loss conspiracies, House of the Dragon, Ted Danson’s immortal...

Mountain Stage host Larry Groce joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about music, memories, and the show’s next big moments. Larry reflects on the passing of Todd Snider, who appeared on Mountain Stage 17 times and was beloved for turning every set into a little theatrical story. He previews the sold-out December 7th anniversary show featuring the Bacon Brothers, sha...

Filling in for Dave Weekley, Coop welcomes Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET for a packed tech rundown. They break down Meta’s major courtroom victory in the FTC antitrust case — and what it signals for future action against Big Tech. Abrar also explains Amazon’s new partnership with Ford to sell used cars directly through Amazon, the rollout of Zoox’s free robo-taxi program in San Francisco, and a disturbin...