The On Deadline Podcast

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'Questioning scientists always bites us': Are fire tornadoes and heat domes our new normal? Aug 09, 2024

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Today On Deadline is taking America’s temperature. You see, things are heating up in the US and around the globe. And not just politically. We mean it literally. Is it hot in here? According to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service in Europe, Earth experienced its hottest day ever recorded on July 21, with the planet’s average temperature hitting 62.76 degrees Fahrenheit. This new record left climate experts and scientists cautious, and they continue to warn about the dangers of a planet that keeps getting warmer. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Getting to know Tim Walz: Here's the guy who might be our next VP Aug 08, 2024

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Today, On Deadline is introducing Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ very own VP pick: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race just a few weeks ago, there has been a whirlwind of speculation about who Harris might pick as her running mate. In addition to Walz, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared to be a strong contender. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was also in the mix, as well as Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. But, who is Walz? Get to know the Minnesota governor and former high school football coach on this episode. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. This episode is also produced by Joe Hiti and Christy Strawser. Sound design by Zach Clark.

How a 'Midwest nice dad' beat the competition to become Kamala Harris' VP pick Aug 07, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, revealed her running mate this week: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Today, Lauren Barry of the On Deadline Podcast talked with KCBS Radio political reporter Doug Sovern about how Walz beat out other contenders and what the choice means for the 2024 presidential race. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Zach Clark. .

Can lessons from the CrowdStrike outage save us from catastrophe? Aug 02, 2024

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Today On Deadline is looking into the CrowdStrike outage that brought what’s been dubbed the biggest IT outage in history. Workers at hospitals, banks, airlines, 911 services, broadcast news stations, and more were shut down last month when the backbone programs they rely on went dark -- and it couldn’t be fixed by just unplugging it and plugging it back in. What exactly does it do and how could it cause such a wide-reaching problem? Listen to find out. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

What is Project 2025 anyway? We'll explain, and give you the latest Aug 01, 2024

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Today On Deadline is looking at the latest buzz word taking over headlines and talk shows: Project 2025. While it may sound like science fiction or something that happens at Area 51, it’s actually fairly simple. Project 2025 is a conservative plan authored by the powerful Heritage Foundation meant to be followed by the next Republican president as a blueprint. However, it's been met with criticism and a lukewarm response from former President Donald Trump, the GOP's current candidate. Paul Dans, the project director, even stepped down this week. Here's what you need to know. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Everything you need to know about JD Vance Jul 26, 2024

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Today On Deadline is taking a closer look at Senator J.D. Vance, the 39-year-old Ohio Republican, former Marine, New York Times best-selling author, and now the Republican vice presidential nominee. Last week, the GOP officially selected Former President Donald Trump as their nominee for president. And he picked Vance as his running mate after months of speculation over who would be on the ticket. So, who is Vance? Let's find out. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Is Kamala the one? Democrats enter uncharted territory after Biden's announcement Jul 25, 2024

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Today On Deadline is pondering what’s next as President Joe Biden is officially no longer seeking reelection, leaving Democrats scrambling less than a month out from their convention and 100 days from the election. That’s never happened before in the United States. Neither has the opponent on the other side narrowly escaped an assassination attempt with a last-second turn of the head 72 hours before his nominating convention. Neither has a Black woman been so close to becoming a major party's presidential candidate. So here we are. Together. In uncharted territory, yet again. Let’s catch up.‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

The game has changed: What Biden dropping out means for America Jul 21, 2024

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Today On Deadline is bringing you breaking news as President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would no longer seek a second term as president. In this special addition, KCBS Radio’s Doug Sovern joins ‘On Deadline’ to offer insight on why the president made the decision now. Will Vice President Kamala Harris take over as the nominee? Can anyone beat former President Trump? ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Trump's assassination attempt is a wake up call about political violence Jul 19, 2024

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Today On Deadline is taking a step back from our heated political landscape and asking maybe the most important question of the year – Have the red and blue divisions in the United States created a real threat of politically motivated violence? It is a questions that's been on many minds since former President Donald Trump was the victim of what the FBI deemed an assassination attempt when a 20 year-old nursing home worker opened fire at a campaign rally from a nearby rooftop. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

What does JD Vance's speech reveal about the GOP's 'next generation'? Jul 18, 2024

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Today On Deadline is back in Milwaukee where KNX’s Mike Simpson gets an on-the-ground look at day four of the Republican National Convention from KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern. He gives us a rundown of VP pick J.D. Vance's speech, what it reveals about the "next generation" of the GOP and how that compares to what's happening with Democrats. ‘On Deadline’ is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It’s also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

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