The On Deadline Podcast

Today On Deadline is back in Milwaukee where KNX’s Mike Simpson gets an on-the-ground look at day three of the Republican National Convention from KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern. While unity appears to be the theme of this year’s convention, petty rivalries among different factions in the party persist. Will J.D. Vance become the heir of the MAGA movement? He makes his first speech as the VP...

Today On Deadline is back in Milwaukee where KNX’s Mike Simpson gets an on-the-ground look at the Republican National Convention from KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern. Is former President Donald Trump a changed man? Will J.D. Vance win over moderates? With tension high after a stressful weekend, we give you inside information into the GOP convention, from what people are talking about to what t...

Today On Deadline is live from Milwaukee where KNX's Mike Simpson gets an on-the-ground look at the Republican National Convention from KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern after a weekend filled with headlines following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. With security on high alert, a VP pick to be made, and many looking forward to hear from the former president, we give y...

Today On Deadline is looking at a new concern in the ever changing world of Artificial Intelligence, as well as growing frustrations with the new technology. Here's rising concern when it comes to AI: our power grid. While the private and public sector are looking to implement AI in their work and everyday lives, heavy use of the technology could create issues for the energy sector and possibly th...

Today On Deadline is looking at the 2024 election and what some experts are saying could become a victory lap for former President Donald Trump… unless Democrats choose a new candidate at the top of their ticket. Two weeks after President Joe Biden’s debate debacle, here’s where we stand. The president has said that short of the “lord almighty’s” intervention nothing will stop him from running for...

Today On Deadline is giving you a closer look at the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on former President Donald Trump and presidential immunity. This 6-3 decision is poised to have an impact on a lot of things. Among them are former President Donald Trump's legal battles, the 2024 presidential election, public opinion of the Supreme Court and the overall future of the United States. 'On Deadline' is...

Today On Deadline is looking at the question looming over the Democratic party and the white House since the first presidential debate of 2024. Should President Joe Biden step down as the Democratic nominee? We'll look into calls for him to stay, how it would play out if he steps aside and more. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser....

Today On Deadline is looking at the dangers posed by social media and the impact it may have on our younger generations. The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, called last week for a warning label on social media sites that details the mental health risks to adolescent users. Would that really keep people off the apps they're used to scrolling day and night? 'On Deadline' is hosted a...

Today On Deadline is going nuclear as we look to the ongoing global conflicts and a recent call to bolster the nation’s arsenal. The world continues to watch conflicts in the middle east and Ukraine unfold, leaving many to wonder if we are going to be thrown into another World War. Under these conditions, nations around the globe are bolstering their nuclear arsenals, and a group of lawmakers are...

Today On Deadline is looking at the ongoing challenges to reproductive health care two years after the can of worms was uncorked in the overturning of Roe v. Wade . Last week the Supreme Court issued another ruling on abortion, this time striking down a challenge to the abortion mifepristone. The court ruled in a 9-0 decision that the medication could stay on the market. 'On Deadline' is hosted an...

Today On Deadline is buckling up and saying a prayer as we look at the ongoing controversies plaguing Boeing Airlines. What started earlier this year when a door panel flew off an Alaskan Airlines flight at 16,000 feet in the air has turned into even more serious issues. The public eye is on Boeing as it continues to try and prove itself reliable amid scrutiny from whistleblowers, congressional le...

Today On Deadline is looking at the virus that changed the world around us in profound ways – COVID-19. A rush of new headlines arrived last week about the virus that once shut down the globe, including concerns about another summer resurgence, possible connections to cancer, and new information about its true villain origin story. Last week also marked a return to the spotlight for Dr. Anthony Fa...

Today On Deadline is looking at one of the biggest issues for Americans headed to the polls this election cycle: the southern border. Last week President Joe Biden offered his solution for the problem that has long divided progressives and conservatives and passed a measure to curtail the number of people who seek asylum on U.S. soil. On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also...

Today On Deadline is looking at the Supreme Court and recent calls for Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from certain cases after it was discovered that flags associated with Donald Trump’s so-called “stop the steal” movement were flown over his property. '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 looks at Donald Trump becoming the first US President, sitting or former, to be convicted of a felony. It’s a dark moment for the history books, for sure, but does it matter to voters? Some would tell you we’ll only know for sure in November after all the votes are counted, but there are ways to predict its effect.  'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also...

Today, On Deadline is booking our ticket as we look ahead to what the summer travel season has in store. It didn’t take long for travel to pick back up and return to pre-pandemic levels, but with the return of travel came several pain points including reduced and overworked airline staff, extended times to get a passport, flight cancellations and airline delay hell. But will the trends of the last...

Today On Deadline is looking for the best deals possible as Americans continue to weather inflation. Rising prices since the pandemic have forced many to rack up credit card debt and dive into their savings, sometimes even their 401Ks, just to make ends meet. But now, relief might be coming in a way not many would expect. In the empire of American companies, some are striking back. Listen to find...

Today On Deadline is blazing a trail as we look at the reclassification of Marijuana. Last week, the Biden administration announced that it is passing forward its plans to reclassify marijuana. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule One drug, which the Drug Enforcement Administration defines as a “drug with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” However, throu...

Today 'On Deadline' is asking a question many of us are thinking, what’s going to happen during the upcoming presidential debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden? On June 27, Trump and Biden will meet on the debate stage for the first time since 2020 in a debate hosted by CNN. They then will meet again in September for a debate hosted by ABC. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry...

Today On Deadline is looking at a question our grandparents probably wouldn’t have considered. In fact, it seems to fly in the face of the American Dream. Is it better to rent or to buy? Even though being a homeowner may be the goal for many because of the long-term financial stability, new reports have found that renting a home is far cheaper and that it may even more sense. 'On Deadline' is host...

Today On Deadline is looking at the relationship between Israel and the United States, which some believe is fraying under the weight of opposition at home over the death of civilians as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. As Israel continues its effort to destroy Hamas in Gaza, criticism has started to grow from the U.S. about the death of women and children and other non-military personnel. That h...

Today On Deadline is checking in with the ongoing trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City. While the first few weeks of the trial included jury selection, opening arguments, and numerous reprimands for violating a court imposed gag order, it also included lots of witness testimony. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawse...

Today, On Deadline is looking at the wound that’s been festering on the American economy for the last two years: Inflation. The Federal Reserve Bank that sets key interest rates has made it clear that until inflation hits its 2% target, rates will stay where they are – which is currently a 23-year-high. There was hope the tide could be changing in 2024. That’s because 2023’s 11 straight rate hikes...

Today, On Deadline is looking at the New York State Court of Appeals and its ruling that Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced former media mogul, did not receive a fair trial in 2020. His landmark conviction was overturned. Many people were stunned when the case that launched the Me Too era was tossed out. How did it happen and why? Let’s dig in. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It...

Today, On Deadline is checking in on unrest sweeping America’s college campuses as students take over buildings and block roads in protests of the ongoing war in Gaza and the United States' support of Israel. Students across the country have been cleared out of protest encampments, suspended and even arrested. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Ch...