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Supreme Court blocks law that let trans kids go without parental notification, plus how pets could save your life Mar 03, 2026

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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.

'It's pretty likely to fail ... or make things worse:' Why is the US in Iran? Mar 02, 2026

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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.

NEWSROOM DISPATCH: This is now war. U.S., Israel launch missile strikes against Iran Feb 28, 2026

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The U.S. and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran early Saturday, after President Trump threatened the Iranian regime for weeks. Dr. Saeed Kahn from Wayne State University, an expert in Middle Eastern politics and U.S. foreign policy in the region, told WWJ's Jay Dennis "this is now war." (Photo credit: Getty Images)

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: New study claims Kurt Cobain was murdered, but police say the case is closed Feb 28, 2026

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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.

Gen Alpha is on the rise in a world full of AI Feb 27, 2026

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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.

Why is it so dang hard to drop bad habits? Feb 26, 2026

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How to psychologically give up a bad habit at Lent or any other time with Dr. Judy O of supercharged life podcast with Tommy Tucker at WWL and more.

‘It got ugly’: What you need to know about Trump’s record-breaking SOTU Feb 25, 2026

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Here's a recap of the SOTU address with expert analysis from WCCO News Talk, KCBS Radio and WWL Radio.

People are going for gold amid economic uncertainty Feb 24, 2026

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With gold at an all-time high, is it time to dump your other investments? Bruce Halprin, Wealth Enhancement Group with Vineeta Sawkar of WCCO News Talk. Desperate job seekers also turn to ‘reverse recruiters’ Dave Frisco with KCBS Radio, McDonald’s Shamrock shake gambit actually boosts their bottom line and more.

Van Der Beek's death highlights rising cancer rates, plus more risks on the horizon Feb 23, 2026

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James Van der Beek’s death raises the question … why are so many young people dying of colorectal cancer? Dr Andrea Dwyer, cancer expert joins KCBS, Plus,w hy do our brains make us hesitate? with Dr. Eric Eitry, prof at Carnegie Mellon on KCBS and great white sharks in the Gulf with Prof Sean Powers and Tommy Tucker out of WWL.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Will DNA help solve this 50-year-old 'child killer' cold case and the Guthrie mystery? Feb 21, 2026

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This is a true crime roundup from the On Deadline podcast. This week, we dive into a new interview with family of the victims of Michigan’s Oakland Child Killer. We’ll also cover three cases out of Pennsylvania and the latest on the Nancy Guthrie mystery. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KDKA Newsradio in Pittsburgh, WBEN News Talk in Buffalo, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of 97.1 The Talk in St. Louis.

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