Episodes

  • BONUS: We're going on a nostalgia journey filled with photos, toys and the rebirth of Pizza Hut Classic

    BONUS: We're going on a nostalgia journey filled with photos, toys and the rebirth of Pizza Hut Classic
    Mar 7 2026
    This week, we’re getting nostalgic. We’re headed to a photography museum, a toy museum, retro pizza joints and more. We’ll also sit in on an interview with Jon Taffer of the long-running series "Bar Rescue", now entering its 10th season. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in Minneapolis and KNX News in Los Angeles.
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    22 mins
  • BONUS: Here's how China is beating the US in automobile supremacy, plus training workers for an AI future and the country's biggest owl event

    BONUS: Here's how China is beating the US in automobile supremacy, plus training workers for an AI future and the country's biggest owl event
    Mar 5 2026
    Why is China beating the U.S. in electric vehicle production and innovation? Here's why. Plus, a professor discusses preparing students for an AI future and we learn about the country's biggest owl festival, where everyone is urged to come on down and 'have a hoot.'
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    22 mins
  • BONUS: And now the race begins: Upsets in the midterm primaries set the stage for next election

    BONUS: And now the race begins: Upsets in the midterm primaries set the stage for next election
    Mar 4 2026
    The midterm primary results in Texas surprised many, so here's what happened and what it means. Plus, how high will gas prices go?
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    17 mins
  • BONUS: 'It's pretty likely to fail ... or make things worse:' Why is the US in Iran?

    BONUS: 'It's pretty likely to fail ... or make things worse:' Why is the US in Iran?
    Mar 2 2026
    What is the goal of the U.S. bombing Iran? Here are expert takes, plus the latest polling on how American citizens feel about it.
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    23 mins
  • BONUS: Supreme Court blocks law that let trans kids go without parental notification, plus how pets could save your life

    BONUS: Supreme Court blocks law that let trans kids go without parental notification, plus how pets could save your life
    Mar 3 2026
    The Supreme Court made a momentous decision about transgender care in California, plus here's how pets can improve your quality of life and why so many of us are headed out on spring break.
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    15 mins
  • BONUS: Presidents join the UFO discourse and new ways to look at death

    BONUS: Presidents join the UFO discourse and new ways to look at death
    Feb 28 2026
    This week, we’re diving into one of our favorite topics, aliens. While extraterrestrial life is often thought of as a sort of fringe topic, two U.S. presidents have recently been talking about them, so we had to get in on the fun. We’re also going to get a bit darker than usual this week with some talk about death. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio, Tommy Tucker out of WWL and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ.
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    21 mins
  • TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: New study claims Kurt Cobain was murdered, but police say the case is closed

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: New study claims Kurt Cobain was murdered, but police say the case is closed
    Feb 28 2026
    This week, we’re going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn’t die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we’ll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.
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    26 mins
  • BONUS: Gen Alpha is on the rise in a world full of AI

    BONUS: Gen Alpha is on the rise in a world full of AI
    Feb 27 2026
    Gen Alpha is shaping up to be the largest in history. What should we expect from them? Fordham University expert gives a preview to KCBS radio. Plus, the latest on chatbot marketing and wearable AI.
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    11 mins