The On Deadline Podcast

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 Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center on January 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowans voted today in the state’s caucuses for the first contest in the 2024 Republican presidential nominating process. Trump has been projected winner of the Iowa caucus. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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 Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser and Bill Smee. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 farther apart. But when it comes to the ripple effects of the October 7th terror attack, striking parallels between Israel and Ray begin to resurface. From family origin stories to generational trauma and coping tactics, KYW Newsradio’s Carol MacKenzie goes beyond the protests to explore how a baker and a grocer with dramatically divergent perspectives are connected by an international conflict.

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. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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 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.

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 other crimes. 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.

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 elected? 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.

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 Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering is by Joe Hiti.

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. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

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 by Joe Hiti.

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 Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

Next week marks the sixtieth anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, which makes this the perfect time to revisit his family’s lasting legacy. From 1850s politics in Boston to Camelot, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and now Robert F. Kennedy Jr, here's a look at America's royal family and how they may influence who sits in the Oval Office in 2024. Follow Texas Wants to Know for more of the JFK retrospective series

On Deadline is the continued crisis in the world of medicine, as health care workers across the country face an overload of patients without enough colleagues to share the work. Experts will tell you the healthcare industry is on the brink of disaster. And they predict it will only get worse. 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 by Joe Hiti.

On Deadline today is a wild and wacky day in court for former President Donald Trump, plus his growing support for a second term, even as legal challenges to his candidacy emerge in key battleground states. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan.

The movie and TV watching public understands how the Hollywood strike affects us all. But how, you may ask, could the UAW affect me or you as people who may not work in the auto industry? Here’s how. 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.

On Deadline are more calls to action after the nation was rocked by a series of mass shootings. First in Maine, then across the country, like dominos propelled by the force of their own weight. Chicago, Tampa, Louisiana, Texas, Atlanta, Indianapolis … By the time the weekend was over, a dozen separate mass shootings had erupted across the US. Will anything change? 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 by Joe Hiti.

This episode of On Deadline looks at the recent changes to social security and how the economy overall is fairing amidst the constant fear of recession. Suffice it to say that the economic roller coaster that is the United States in 2023 is affecting nearly everyone. On Deadline is produced and hosted by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan.

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza, some of the tall tales surrounding the conflict threaten to change opinions and influence support. False claims and misinformation have already garnered hundreds of thousands of shares and likes. On Deadline helps you separate fact from fiction. 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.

Another week without a solution for the Speaker of the House situation has the On Deadline team wondering what it will take to end the stalemate. 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 Myron Kaplan.

While the Biden administration tries to head off a wider conflict in the Middle East following the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel firing back, there is one thing we already know. Whether or not the U.S. ends up being forced to send military support, this battle has hit home for Americans. 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 Myron Kaplan.

A surprise attack by Hamas on Israel has left thousands dead, thousands more injured, and the world reeling. Experts say the body count is only going to increase, which has many bracing for what’s next. 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 by Joe Hiti.

A war has broken out in the Middle East after Hamas launched a massive attack at Israel … and there was no Speaker of the House from the United States – their historic ally – to respond. Without a speaker, the House is unable to pass ANY legislation, including emergency aid to Israel. As that conflict threatens to escalate, the clock is ticking. Get the latest On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

In the West, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is always seen as one of two things: KGB spy or judo master. But to anyone who’s ever lived in the Soviet Union, Putin is something else entirely: a street kid. Join journalist Julia Ioffe as she explores how Putin’s childhood taught him lessons that shape his thinking and actions to this day.

WCBS 880's Neil A. Carousso talks to CBS News Correspondent Pamela Falk who's at the United Nations where members of the U.N. Security Council will discuss Hamas' attacks on Israel and weigh an official condemnation.

On Deadline today is the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The committee leading it held their first hearing last week and it's still going, even after the party kicked its own House Speaker out of his role. Here's the latest, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

She's been known mostly in latter years for her incredible longevity, but there's much more to Dianne Feinstein. The 90-year-old senator died last week. Explore her legacy and plans for the future of her seat in today's On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

The day before the federal government was set to shut down, Congress passed a bipartisan spending bill that will keep the government funded for the next 45 days. WWJ Business editor Murray Feldman says the majority of small businesses in Metro Detroit would be hurt by a government shutdown. (PHOTO: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Legal experts say Donald Trump is testing the 14th Amendment in new ways by running to become the next GOP nominee for president. The amendment says a person who has taken an oath to obey the Constitution while serving as an elected official and then participated in an insurrection or rebellion against the U.S., is barred from holding federal office. What does that mean for Trump as numerous cases that charge him with that very thing unfold in the courts? Dive in with today's On Deadline, produced and hosted by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is currently down almost a dozen votes he needs to pass a spending bill thanks to conservatives known as the Freedom Caucus. The hard-right members of the House are demanding cuts deeper than the agreement McCarthy made with President Joe Biden. So far, they’re unrelenting. 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.

President Joe Biden is at this hour in Metro Detroit, joining striking UAW members on the picket line. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill was joined live by Oakland University history professor and automotive labor historian, Professor Daniel Clark to talk about this unique moment, and what it means. (Photo: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Hunter Biden is an admitted crack cocaine addict and alcoholic who purchased a firearm illegally while addicted to drugs. Local district courts see hundreds of similar cases a day, possibly thousands. But this is the president’s son, a beloved one. Joe Biden’s only remaining son after the death of his elder son Beau. So it’s different. Dive into the case against Hunter Biden with host and producer Lauren Barry. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

Today marks one week since the United Auto Workers went on strike against all three major auto manufacturers at the same time – the first time that has ever happened -- and On Deadline is how the strike will impact the rest of the country — including you, especially if you have plans to buy a car anytime soon. Dive into the strike and how it affects your major purchase decisions in this episode of On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

As we enter the fall and winter months, there is renewed concern about COVID-19. For most, COVID lockdowns feel like a thing of the past. But Republican presidential candidates are warning of things to come. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks into the possibility of new lockdowns and restrictions. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Danilo Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison on August 31 after being sentenced to life in prison without parole the week before for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend. For two weeks, neighbors in a quiet and mostly rural suburban county west of Philadelphia anxiously waited for the capture of the 34-year old Cavalcante, as state police launched a massive manhunt. How did a late-night cigarette break tip authorities off to the whereabouts of the escaped killer? How did a dog named Yoda helped detain him? And, moving forward, can the public be reassured that an escape like this will never happen again? KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert covered the search from beginning to end. He joins Brian Seltzer and Phil Casey to empty his notebook from a wild story.

'While the cameras are focused on today, the other 364 days out of the year, there's a lot of suffering going on,' said John Feal of the FealGood Foundation this week on the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He's one of the people impacted by the attacks featured on this week's On Deadline, where we examine the lingering impact of that traumatic day. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee.

‘People will pay any price and bear any burden to see these shows, even if the tickets are way outside their budget.’ That's one expert's take in this episode of On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry, on the topic of concert tours that made a considerable impact on local economies this summer. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee.

There are more than 55,000 teaching vacancies across the country, leaving school districts scrambling as classes in most states have already started. But what has caused the ongoing crisis? Pay, fears of violence and more are coming into play. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee.

From Hollywood stars to baristas, teachers, bus drivers, flight attendants and now auto workers, thousands of Americans are either striking or on the precipice of it. Explore that trend coast to coast in today's On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan and Bill Smee.

President Joe Biden, 80, and former President Donald Trump, 77, are currently the frontrunners to be candidates in the 2024 election. However, many have questioned whether they are both are past the age when they should be serving in the position. Listen to hear the drawbacks and benefits of having seasoned elected officials. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson said — 'When you strike at a king, you must kill him' -- and many remembered those words when Russian mutiny leader Yevgeniy Prigozhin was killed in an explosive plane crash outside of Moscow. Listen for more on what happens to those on Vladimir Putin's naughty list. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry; This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Myron Kaplan, and Brian Setzer.

In Los Angeles, New York, Philly, Detroit, Chicago and across the country, stores have fallen victim to gangs of thieves who rush in, grab everything they can and take off with hundreds, even thousands, of dollars worth of product in one fell swoop. On Deadline dives in to find out why the crime is skyrocketing and why solutions are so hard to find. Lauren Barry is the host and producer. This episode is also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee, Myron Kapan and Jim Hanke.

On Deadline today is one of the strangest and potentially most dangerous environmental pairings the United States has ever seen. An earthquake and a hurricane-turned-tropical-storm both struck Southern California in the same day. On Deadline explores the damage left behind and how it happened in the first place. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. This episode was also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee, Myron Kaplan and Jim Hanke.