The On Deadline Podcast

On Deadline today is looking at the possibility of an expanded war in the Middle East, after a drone strike killed three US service members in Jordan, and left dozens injured. Officials believe the attacks were from pro-Iranian militias, but they are still working to determine exactly who launched the drone and from where it launched. In the meantime, the Middle East conflict is becoming multi-pro...

Texas and the federal government are in a stand-off after last year saw a record number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, with 2.5 million in fiscal year 2023, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Issues surrounding the influx of migrants have grown so tense that a majority of Americans say immigration is the nation’s biggest issue, not inflation. On Deadline is hosted...

Sports Illustrated held a special place in the world of sports news and entertainment, which is why the news that most staffers had been suddenly laid off was so stunning.  With iconic covers and memorable in-depth stories – plus world-class journalists – people have raced for the latest edition since it first began as a weekly magazine in 1954. So where did the downfall begin? And what’s next … i...

How can we expect healthcare to factor in as the leading presidential contenders – Joe Biden and Donald Trump – try to garner votes with their respective policies and plans? 'On Deadline' has the latest. This episode is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Gun violence is a national crisis. In Philadelphia, more than 10,000 people have been shot in the last five years. 2,100 people have died.  Every bullet fired has a ripple effect. In this series from Gone Cold, we’ll examine the issues through stories from those affected the most: victims, defendants, law enforcement, medical workers, judges and families, while highlighting unsolved cases. What ma...

On Deadline is taking a lens to the Middle East, where a coordinated attack from the United States and the United Kingdom is making headlines and raising fears about an escalating conflict that engulfs even more resources from a greater number of countries. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti...

On Deadline is making its way to the middle of the country as we look at the Iowa Caucus and what the results mean for Republican hopefuls. Former President Donald Trump proved the polls right on Monday night, taking home the victory in Iowa. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came in a distant second -- what did that really mean for the future of his campaign? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Laure...

Donald Trump did what he expected to do in the Iowa Caucus last night by winning it handily and Ron DeSantis saved his campaign by coming in second over Nikki Haley. DeSantis earned a ticket to New Hampshire, where Haley is heavily favored. For the latest, here's KCBS' Doug Sovern. Produced by Mallory Somera and Joe Hiti. Sound design by Joe Hiti. Photo credit: Former President Donald Trump speaks...

On Deadline is looking at the recession, the one that never came, as we dive into predictions for the US economy for 2024 and beyond. This episode is hosted and produced by Christy Strawser. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Lauren Barry, and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

The Supreme Court is taking on a unique case, one that will answer the question of whether former President Donald Trump can be barred from ballots via the Insurrection Clause of the U.S Constitution. This episode of 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Christy Strawser. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Lauren Barry, and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe HIti.

The first official test for GOP presidential hopefuls begins in three weeks in Iowa as the state holds the first caucus of the 2024 election period. All eyes will be on former President Donald Trump, who plans to appear at more Iowa campaign events in the first two weeks of January than in the last 2 ½ months combined. But how will he fare with voters? 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Laure...

Conservatives continue to push for Democrats and President Joe Biden to pass legislation addressing the flow of migrants, which they describe as a “catastrophic” situation as almost 500,000 more migrants crossed the southern border into the United States in 2023 than in 2022, and nearly 1.3 million more than in 2021. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe H...

On Deadline is looking at a trend that seems to have a new generation apparently failing to launch and foregoing traditional rites of passage in favor of staying at home with their parents for an extended period of time. Over the last half decade, young Americans have found themselves returning home, or never leaving, as they face one of the worst economies to start fresh in. On Deadline is hosted...

On Deadline is jumping in the backseat and taking a look at driverless cars. Because like many people, we have questions. Questions like: Can you trust them? How do they even work? Sometimes if feels like something from science fiction, autonomous vehicles are already available to – beam us down the road, Scotty – and the market appears to be advancing quickly. On Deadline is hosted and produced b...

No one wants to be forced to hang up the keys and rely on others to get around, and letting those in your life who are getting older know that it's time to do so can be even harder. But sometimes the conversation just needs to be had. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.    

The House of Representatives voted – along partisan lines – to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The inquiry kicks off a formal investigation. So here’s what they’re looking into. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Two men. Both 48 years old, small-business owners in the food industry, and fathers of six children whose families’ respective ancestral lands are separated by just 90 miles. On the surface, Philadelphia-area residents Israel Roling and Ray Mustafa share many commonalities. Israel, however, is ultra-Jewish Orthodox. Ray is a Palestinian Muslim. Their stances on the Israel - Hamas War couldn’t be f...

When the terrorist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel October 7th, kicking off a war, the reverberations were felt around the globe … and in ways you may not expect. Case in point. There has been a huge spike in antisemitism here in the United States. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Soun...

On Deadline is looking at the largest North American sports contract ever signed, for Shohei Ohtani, and what it says not just about America’s historic pastime, but also about us. The most lucrative contract in sports history comes in a confusing time in the American economic story as many are struggling to pay rent and more and more workers dip into their 401Ks to make ends meet. On Deadline is h...

A series of killings involving homeless men in Los Angeles has many wondering what would cause someone to carry out such a gruesome murder spree. Bryanna Fox, a former FBI Special Agent and former member of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, joined Audacy in Los Angeles to discuss the recent murders and what makes a serial killer while police investigate if their suspect could be connected to othe...

Former congressman George Santos allegedly lied to donors about money donated for his campaign that he actually spent on luxury goods, travel, Botox and online porn. He faked his education, job history, even his 'Jewishness.' Last week, the House of Representatives voted to expel Santos, a historic moment that saw the Republican bounced from Congress. But where were the gatekeepers when he was ele...

Experts will tell you spending this time of year provides an important look at the health of the economy overall. And so far the patient doesn’t need any interventions because as CNN reported, the data that’s come in so far about Black Friday and Cyber Monday is making the U.S. consumer look pretty strong. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy...

Dozens of civilian hostages in Gaza were released after nearly two months in captivity. Their release came about through a ceasefire agreement and prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas. Many hope this step signals that a broader agreement for peace is on the horizon. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. S...

The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 30 million passengers from Nov. 17 through Nov. 28 … the most ever.. Are people going to end up in a 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' situation desperately trying to get where they're going? On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering...

Believe it or not, amid war in the Middle East, the most polarized politics in American history and an economy that no one seems quite able to define, the festive season has returned. Find out how to keep your sanity and set your expectations where they should be over the holidays. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry; It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and M...