The On Deadline Podcast

Today On Deadline is taking flight as we delve into the issues plaguing Boeing. This week, there were reports of bleeding ears and noses on a Boeing plane. In addition to safety issues, last week it was announced that workers at Boeing would go on strike after 30,000 assembly employees rejected a proposed contract. Now work has stopped, marking the first strike at Boeing since 2008. It’s anyone’s...

Today On Deadline is looking at last week’s debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as the assassination attempt on Trump's life. As we get closer and closer to the presidential election after an already news-filled campaign season, the polls seem close and every shift has the potential to turn the election. Let's unpack where things sit this week. ‘O...

Today On Deadline is taking a deep exhale as the Federal Reserve gets ready to cut key interest rates for the first time since they began a historic climb to where they currently sit. These rate cuts have been a long time coming. Inflation first began to run rampant in mid 2021 amidst the changing presidencies, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which stalled the supply chain and threw other wrenches into...

Today On Deadline is again looking at the problem of senseless mass shootings in the United States and asking what we can – and should – do to stop it. Last Wednesday, before most schools in the country had even been open for a full week, a gunman entered Apalachee High School in Georgia and began opening fire, claiming the lives of four and leaving nine others hospitalized. As the school shooting...

Today On Deadline is looking at an urgent health crisis in America that’s leaving doctors worried – a mental health crisis. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought the mental health issues of children and teens to the forefront, recent research has found a new crisis emerging among parents and in maternal mental health. Here's the latest. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also...

Today On Deadline is diving deeper into the issues that are shaping up as the most divisive in this election season between Democrats and Republicans. Those issues include fracking, IVF, abortion, and the border. Political ads are running on a loop everywhere you consume media with various claims on these issues. Spoiler: Some of the claims are true, and others are not. We'll help you sort it out....

Today On Deadline is laying out our outfit, and packing a brown bag lunch as it's back to school season once again. But it’s not all as joyous as Capri Suns, Lunchables and fresh kicks. This back to school season will see the same issues as years past and even some new ones. Staffing shortages, behavioral problems, Artificial intelligence and more are setting up staff and kids for a challenging sc...

Today On Deadline is looking at our nation’s political system and asking if there will ever be a prominent third party candidate in a presidential election. Love it or hate it, the two party system has dominated the race for president, and almost every other elected seat, for the majority of our nation’s history. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of former president John F. Kennedy, made a splash...

Today On Deadline is looking at the economic plan put forth by vice president and newly minted Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Since being supported by the major players of the Democratic party as the successor to President Joe Biden, Harris has ridden a wave of popularity to the Democratic National Convention. Now it's time for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz,...

Today On Deadline is back in Chicago where KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern and WBBM political reporter Craig Dellimore are breaking down day four of the Democratic National Convention. They give a rundown of speeches from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the VP candidate, as well as Oprah Winfrey and former President Bill Clinton. After performances by John Legend and Stevie Wonder, they also discuss...

Today On Deadline is back in Chicago where KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern and WBBM political reporter Craig Dellimore are breaking down day three of the Democratic National Convention. Former First Lady Michelle Obama shined in what could have been the best speech of the convention. Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepts the nominee. Will Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attack Trump or shine...

Today On Deadline is back in Chicago where KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern and WBBM political reporter Craig Dellimore are giving you an on-the-ground look at day two of the Democratic National Convention. Surprise remarks from Vice President Harris almost blew the roof off the United Center. Joe Biden received his roses and has officially passed the torch to Harris. What will crowds get from...

Today On Deadline is in Chicago where KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern and WBBM political reporter Craig Dellimore are giving you an on-the-ground look at day one of the Democratic National Convention. Does Joe Biden have any regrets about stepping down? Who will Democrats tap to keep delegates and voters energized for Vice President Kamala Harris? ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren...

Today On Deadline is looking at the housing market, which could be on the verge of offering relief after more than a year of struggle for prospective buyers who’ve had to weather a volatile market with high mortgage rates and record prices. The first step in the positive direction came last week when the average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell below 6.5% for the first time in 15 months...

Today On Deadline is turning your attention overseas, where we’re eyeing several ongoing and far-reaching conflicts. These include a major prisoner swap with Russia, tension rising in the Middle East, and concerns about how long Ukraine’s offensive can last. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.  

Today On Deadline is taking America’s temperature. You see, things are heating up in the US and around the globe. And not just politically. We mean it literally. Is it hot in here? According to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service in Europe, Earth experienced its hottest day ever recorded on July 21, with the planet’s average temperature hitting 62.76 degrees Fahrenheit. This new record...

Today, On Deadline is introducing Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ very own VP pick: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race just a few weeks ago, there has been a whirlwind of speculation about who Harris might pick as her running mate. In addition to Walz, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared to be a strong conten...

Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, revealed her running mate this week: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Today, Lauren Barry of the On Deadline Podcast talked with KCBS Radio political reporter Doug Sovern about how Walz beat out other contenders and what the choice means for the 2024 presidential race. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It'...

Today On Deadline is looking into the CrowdStrike outage that brought what’s been dubbed the biggest IT outage in history. Workers at hospitals, banks, airlines, 911 services, broadcast news stations, and more were shut down last month when the backbone programs they rely on went dark -- and it couldn’t be fixed by just unplugging it and plugging it back in. What exactly does it do and how could i...

Today On Deadline is looking at the latest buzz word taking over headlines and talk shows: Project 2025. While it may sound like science fiction or something that happens at Area 51, it’s actually fairly simple. Project 2025 is a conservative plan authored by the powerful Heritage Foundation meant to be followed by the next Republican president as a blueprint. However, it's been met with criticism...

Today On Deadline is taking a closer look at Senator J.D. Vance, the 39-year-old Ohio Republican, former Marine, New York Times best-selling author, and now the Republican vice presidential nominee. Last week, the GOP officially selected Former President Donald Trump as their nominee for president. And he picked Vance as his running mate after months of speculation over who would be on the ticket....

Today On Deadline is pondering what’s next as President Joe Biden is officially no longer seeking reelection, leaving Democrats scrambling less than a month out from their convention and 100 days from the election. That’s never happened before in the United States. Neither has the opponent on the other side narrowly escaped an assassination attempt with a last-second turn of the head 72 hours befo...

Today On Deadline is bringing you breaking news as President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would no longer seek a second term as president. In this special addition, KCBS Radio’s Doug Sovern joins ‘On Deadline’ to offer insight on why the president made the decision now. Will Vice President Kamala Harris take over as the nominee? Can anyone beat former President Trump? ‘On Deadline’ is hos...

Today On Deadline is taking a step back from our heated political landscape and asking maybe the most important question of the year – Have the red and blue divisions in the United States created a real threat of politically motivated violence? It is a questions that's been on many minds since former President Donald Trump was the victim of what the FBI deemed an assassination attempt when a 20 ye...

Today On Deadline is back in Milwaukee where KNX’s Mike Simpson gets an on-the-ground look at day four of the Republican National Convention from KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern. He gives us a rundown of VP pick J.D. Vance's speech, what it reveals about the "next generation" of the GOP and how that compares to what's happening with Democrats. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Bar...