Episodes

  • BONUS: The dark side of being an Olympian, the world’s highest marathon, de-mystifying curling and more

    BONUS: The dark side of being an Olympian, the world’s highest marathon, de-mystifying curling and more
    Feb 7 2026
    This is a roundup of weird news from Audacy’s Something Offbeat podcast, Olympics 2026 edition. We’re checking in with reporter Sloane Martin, who is covering the sport in Milan who has been brushing up on her research to de-mystify curling. We’ll also peek into the dark side of what awaits some Olympic champions once they win their medals, debunk a myth about catching colds and hear about the highest marathon on Earth. Featuring audio from WCCO News Talk, Dana & Parks from KMBZ, Scoor at WWL and WWJ Newsrdio.
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    22 mins
  • BONUS: What's the future of journalism as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff? Plus, world's highest marathon

    BONUS: What's the future of journalism as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff? Plus, world's highest marathon
    Feb 5 2026
    Another blow was dealt to journalism with news the Washington Post is cutting one-third of its staff. What's next for people who want -- and need -- to stay informed? Also, while news dollars are down, running is up, way up in this case. meet runners from the world's highest marathon.
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    16 mins
  • BONUS: ICE drawdown in Minnesota begs the question: Who won the battle over federal intervention?

    BONUS: ICE drawdown in Minnesota begs the question: Who won the battle over federal intervention?
    Feb 4 2026
    Border czar Tom Homan announced 700 federal agents are leaving Minnesota, which begs the question .. Did President Donald Trump or his opponents win this battle?
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    20 mins
  • BONUS: 'It's hard to tell if he's playing to his base or delusional:' Trump says GOP should run elections, Elon Musk's massive merger and latest on Iran

    BONUS: 'It's hard to tell if he's playing to his base or delusional:' Trump says GOP should run elections, Elon Musk's massive merger and latest on Iran
    Feb 3 2026
    President Donald Trump sent new signals on Iran, and even more signals about American elections -- signals that had many aghast -- plus, Elon Musk create a mega-merger and here's what's in it.
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    14 mins
  • BONUS: 'Who's paying for this?' Reaction to Trump renovating The Kennedy Center and planning the 'Arc DeTrump'

    BONUS: 'Who's paying for this?' Reaction to Trump renovating The Kennedy Center and planning the 'Arc DeTrump'
    Feb 2 2026
    Here's the latest on some high-profile construction projects President Donald Trump has taken on and answers about his new choice to serve as Fed chairman.
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    29 mins
  • BONUS: Down the rabbit hole with Mad Hatters, the Doomsday clock, rogue mountain lions and sasquatch

    BONUS: Down the rabbit hole with Mad Hatters, the Doomsday clock, rogue mountain lions and sasquatch
    Jan 31 2026
    This week, we’re going to go down the rabbit hole in New Orleans with the Magical Krewe of MadHatters. While that krewe is focused more on beautiful costumes and rocking parade floats for Mardi Gras than rabbits running around checking their pocket watch like in the Alice in Wonderland tales they take their name from, another time of watch is looming over us. A clock, to be more precise. The Doomsday Clock. We’ll also head to the West Coast, where a mountain lion trapped in a San Francisco alley was freaking out residents this week. To round out the show, hear a more… esoteric sighting of an alleged sasquatch. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX, KCBS Radio, WWL Radio and WWJ Newsradio.
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    22 mins
  • TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Father asks his children ‘do you want to go to heaven’ after killing their mother

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Father asks his children ‘do you want to go to heaven’ after killing their mother
    Jan 31 2026
    In this episode, we’ll get an update on the case of a nurse facing allegations of sexual abuse in the Detroit area. We’ll also hear breakdown of a shooting at a popular bar near a university and about a man in prison for killing his family with an axe who may soon be released. But first, we’re going to the heart of heart of Central Florida, where a murder-suicide shocked a small town this week. Special thanks to the Bob Rose Show out of WSKY in Gainesville, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks podcast out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.
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    26 mins
  • BONUS: How 'launch fever' caused The Challenger explosion, plus expert says humans will definitely go to Mars and iconic TV moments

    BONUS: How 'launch fever' caused The Challenger explosion, plus expert says humans will definitely go to Mars and iconic TV moments
    Jan 29 2026
    The Challenger exploded 40 years ago this week. Here's how it changed space travel forever. Plus, an expert discusses when humans will be on Mars, and Chad Hartman discusses most iconic TV moments, including The Challenger.
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    25 mins