MetroNews Hotline

With Dave out, Coop welcomes Professor Michael Seigel of Penn State for a deep dive into space news. Seigel explains why the newly observed 3I Atlas qualifies as a true interstellar comet, what its chemical signatures reveal, and why it’s not an alien probe. They explore the scientific dream of retrieving samples from such objects, then turn to the fading Swift Observatory, which is slowly falling...

Entertainment correspondent Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to unpack a huge week in Hollywood. The two discuss the box office flop of The Running Man reboot starring Glen Powell, how shifting demographics and audience trends hurt the film’s opening, and what it means for Powell’s future as “Hollywood’s next Tom Cruise.” Kristyn also covers Tom Cruise’s long-awaited honorary Oscar, the...

James Beard–nominated chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a deep dive into Thanksgiving cooking — from the right way to brine a turkey to exactly how much bird you should buy per guest. Paul breaks down foolproof brining techniques, safe stuffing alternatives, make-ahead prep strategies, and how to avoid the classic “dry turkey” disaster. The conversation also touches on holiday rest...

On this Video Game Report, Dave Weekley and Ryan Nicholson review the most recent Pokémon game, Pokémon Legends Z-A.  They highlight the pros and cons of the game, the design philosophy the development team has been struggling with, and the game's performance issues between different consoles.

Germain Lussier from Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to discuss Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey — a massive mythological epic shot on 2 million feet of IMAX film and featuring a powerhouse cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway. Germain explains why Nolan wanted to make “the biggest myth movie ever made” and how it could redefine the genre. The two also talk Stephen K...

Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave Weekley on Hotline with the week’s biggest tech stories. The two discuss Google’s federal lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime group accused of running fake package-text scams that stole millions of credit cards worldwide. Then, Abrar breaks down Amazon’s new AI shopping tool “Rufus”, which can buy items automatically when prices drop — and why the name might be...

Steelers Depot’s Dave Bryan joins Dave Weekley on Hotline with breaking news that Pittsburgh has signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to the practice squad. The two unpack how Samuel’s health recovery and bloodline pedigree could bolster a banged-up Steelers secondary, then turn to Aaron Rodgers’ worst game as a Steeler, dissecting missed throws, zero takeaways, and an 0-for-9 third-down start. The...

Entertainment reporter Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline from Los Angeles with a packed Hollywood rundown. The two discuss Netflix’s reboot of A Different World, set to follow the daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert at Hillman College, with Debbie Allen returning to direct. Kristyn also weighs in on Sidney Sweeney’s Christy Martin biopic, its box office collapse despite strong r...

James Beard–nominated chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a wide-ranging food chat that starts with culinary travel and ends with breakfast perfection. Paul shares stories from “food-cations” in Miami, Charleston, and Las Vegas, why most restaurants close for Thanksgiving to give teams family time, and how grab-and-go dinners have become the holiday’s hidden hero. The conversation sh...