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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Waking up from a lethal injection, plus new attention on firing squad executions Oct 11, 2026

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For the second week in a row, the story of Christa Pike – a woman who survived her botched execution in Tennessee – has been making headlines. New information has been revealed about why the attempted lethal injection failed, and how she woke up after being put on a ventilator. We’ll listen to discussion about the case from multiple angles, multiple stations and multiple experts. We'll also hear news about executions via firing squad. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KNX News in Los Angeles, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Adam & Jordana out of WCCO, Jason DeRusha out of WCCO, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo.

MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A mother pushed off a balcony with her baby and updates to the Vance Boelter case Oct 11, 2026

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The Vance Boelter case in Minnesota made headlines this month due to a gag order that was lifted. He is the man who was found guilty of killing Democratic state rep Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting Democratic state senator John Hoffman and his wife. We'll hear updates and analysis to this case and hear about other crimes across the country. Featuring 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KNX News in Los Angeles, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Adam & Jordana out of WCCO, Jason DeRusha out of WCCO, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Waking up from an execution, a gag order controversy and more Oct 11, 2026

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For the second week in a row, the story of Christa Pike – a woman who survived her botched execution in Tennessee – has been making headlines. New information has been revealed about why the attempted lethal injection failed, and how she woke up after being put on a ventilator. We’ll listen to discussion about the case from multiple angles, multiple stations and multiple experts. Another case making headlines this is the Vance Boelter case in Minnesota due to a gag order that was lifted this week. He is the man who was found guilty of killing and injuring Democratic lawmakers. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KNX News in Los Angeles, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Adam & Jordana out of WCCO, Jason DeRusha out of WCCO, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo.

Holiday shopping trends for 2026, and more Oct 08, 2026

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What do you expect this holiday season? A CNet editor breaks it down, Plus, we dive into AI therapy and what happens when an AI agent buys something on our behalf but you don't want it.

Mall of America targeted for terror, and how Chinese EVs could destroy Detroit Oct 07, 2026

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Get the latest on the terror attack foiled at the Mall of America, dive into the effect Chinese EVs could have on the U.S., and learn about jumping worms and why we need to pay attention to them.

Mind twist: AI leaders ask for regulation, 'which should give us pause,' and should Exxon pay for climate change? Oct 06, 2026

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AI leaders are asking the Trump Administration to regulate them -- but, why? Is it to save costs, because they don't trust each other? We also discuss the latest tricks hackers are using, and the first case of the new Supreme Court session ... which will decide if polluters have to pay for climate change.

US moves from trying to execute Christa Pike to keeping her alive: what should we do next? Oct 05, 2026

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We start with the story of Christa Pike, the woman who was supposed to be executed and is now being kept alive on a ventilator. And while that's expensive, so is everything else. We get the latest economic indicators, jobs reports and more.

MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A deep dive into the botched execution of Christa Pike Oct 04, 2026

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We're diving into the 1995 murder of Collen Slemmer and the botched execution of her convicted murderer, a story that’s been making headlines. 50-year-old Christa Pike still remained alive but in critical condition Friday, days after her scheduled execution on September 30. Featuring audio from Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Marty Griffin out of KDKA in Pittsburgh.

MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Lindsay Clancy updates, plus another accused mother, the Chipotle murder, and a cold case victim revealed Oct 04, 2026

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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A botched execution and the crime that led to it, plus updates to the Lindsay Clancy case Oct 04, 2026

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This week, we’ll listen to the latest developments in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children to death. Last month, her murder trial ended in a mistrial, and its still unclear whether a new trial will be held. We’ll also dive into the 1995 murder of Collen Slemmer and the botched execution of her convicted murderer, a story that’s been making headlines. 50-year-old Christa Pike still remained alive but in critical condition Friday, days after her scheduled execution on September 30. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans, The Dave Glover Show out KMOX in St. Louis and Marty Griffin out of KDKA in Pittsburgh.

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