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What do you do? And how do you do it? Most of us spend a lot of time at work. Sometimes our jobs define us, and Mike Simpson wants to learn about yours! From paleontologist to Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driver, we're hitting the road to get a look at...

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What do you do? And how do you do it? Most of us spend a lot of time at work. Sometimes our jobs define us, and Mike Simpson wants to learn about yours! From paleontologist to Oscar Mayer Wienermobile driver, we're hitting the road to get a look at how we're all making a living. Come feed sea otters, restore a car, park a cargo ship and cuddle a cow with us! New episodes on Thursdays.

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BONUS: Is Nancy Pelosi playing 3D chess to get her daughter into office? Plus, latest on redistricting and Mike Johnson's future

5/12/2026

Duration:00:21:40

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BONUS: Feds to revoke passports of deadbeat parents, plus more in summer travel trends for 2026

5/11/2026
How will the spike in gas prices affect summer travel? And once you're on vacation, do you have to check work emails? Here's more on summer travel trends and topics, plus the new federal guidelines that say passports don't belong in the hands of deadbeat parents.

Duration:00:20:35

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MINI TRUE CRIME UPDATE: Robert Courtney released and the 'Unbranded' mission to help sex trafficking victims

5/10/2026
Scott Vaughn, a former football official who now owns First Down Healthcare & Aesthetics in suburban New Orleans, is the co-founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of human and sex trafficking get rid of tattoos and other physical markings. We’ll hear from Vaughn about the project in this episode. We’ll also hear about the release of Robert Courtney, a former pharmacist who was found diluting cancer patient medications, as well as other cases from coast to coast. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

Duration:00:18:17

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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A Times Square stabbing, a Bay Area predator, Renee Good updates and more

5/10/2026
Here, we have quick crime roundups from coast to coast, including an update on the Renne Good case out of Minneapolis, Minn. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Duration:00:24:30

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OFFBITES: AI vacation planning and kamikaze dolphins

5/10/2026
The story of a woman who had artificial intelligence plan her European vacation and how dolphins have been used in warfare. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

Duration:00:10:46

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OFFBITES: A bayou triathlon and morel mushroom hunting

5/10/2026
We’ll get a look into a somewhat secret tradition – The Jazz Fest triathlon – and hear about this year’s hunting season. Mushroom hunting, that is. Featuring audio from Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

Duration:00:10:53

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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Rogue pharmacist and sex traffickers leave scars on their victims

5/9/2026
Scott Vaughn, a former football official who now owns First Down Healthcare & Aesthetics in suburban New Orleans, is the co-founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of human and sex trafficking get rid of tattoos and other physical markings. We’ll hear more from Vaughn about the project in this episode. We’ll also hear about the release of Robert Courtney, a former pharmacist who was found diluting cancer patient medications, as well as other cases from coast to coast. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, Drivetime with DeRusha out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

Duration:00:41:44

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BONUS: Letting AI plan a trip, dolphins at war, the Jazz Fest triathlon and mushroom hunting

5/9/2026
This week, we’re starting off in the world of tech with the story of a woman who had artificial intelligence plan her European vacation and how dolphins have been used in warfare. Then, we’ll get a look into a somewhat secret tradition – The JazzFest triathlon – and hear about this year’s hunting season. Mushroom hunting, that is. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

Duration:00:21:53

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BONUS: 'It's shocking,' Trump's record-low approval and why Americans are so against the war in Iran

5/7/2026
A new poll this week showed record-low approval ratings for President Donald Trump, and high disapproval of the War in Iran. Why aren't Americans wrapping themselves in the flag when it comes to this conflict? Plus, Marco Rubio goes on a mission, and tech bros turn to a new neuro hack.

Duration:00:21:41

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BONUS: Hantavirus unleashed on cruise ship: How worried should you be?

5/7/2026
The deadly hantavirus has quarantined a cruise ship. So, what is this virus and how worried should you be? Plus, the person who takes care of most of us when we're sick -- Mom -- has her holiday this weekend. We deliver tips for what moms really want on Mother's Day. And one of the things they may want are Josh Groban tickets, so we check in with him on his new arts foundation.

Duration:00:18:26

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BONUS: Uber tries to become one-stop shop for travelers, and are we doing enough to protect kids from AI?

5/6/2026
Uber wants to go from the place you call for a ride to the app you use for the ride, and the hotel and the flight and everything else. We dive into that, talk about travel trends, including how to travel with friends, and dive into biometrics and whether retailers should be allowed to collect yours and whether we're protecting kids from invasive AI.

Duration:00:26:24

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BONUS: How Iran became the mosquito in the room

5/5/2026
The United States is powerful: Iran is not. So, how are they getting their way in the Strait of Hormuz? Let's dive in. Plus, should we stop tipping culture altogether?

Duration:00:25:26

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OFFBITES: The fate of the nickel and a turtle that snuck into Rainforest Cafe

5/3/2026
We’re checking in on the fate of the nickel. Is it on track to disappear just like the penny? Then, we’re headed to a Rainforest Café to hear about a surprise visitor who appeared in its crocodile pool. Featuring audio from the Dana and Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

Duration:00:10:59

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OFFBITES: Hot tub boats and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame garage

5/3/2026
We’re going to look in how to book a hot tub boat this summer – yeah that’s a boat with a hot tub on it. After that, we’ll end the show in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s garage. Featuring audio from the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

Duration:00:10:58

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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Updates on cases, including Nick Reiner, D4vd, Tanner Horner and the White House correspondents' dinner

5/3/2026
In this mini roundup, we're check in with some updates on developing true crime cases throughout the country. Featuring audio from KNX News, KRLD 1080, KWY Newsradio and WBEN.

Duration:00:18:02

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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Alleged cop killer runs off in the nude, coerced confessions and more

5/3/2026
For this episode, we’re going to dive into some of what goes into bringing criminals to justice, and what happens when that process goes wrong. We’ll hear from reporter Steve Neavling as well as officials from around the country, like St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith and Pennsylvania lawmakers who want to put a stop t0 the death penalty. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

Duration:00:24:45

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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: When darkness continues after cases close

5/2/2026
On this episode, we’re going to dive into some of what goes into bringing criminals to justice, and what happens when that process goes wrong with an interview with reporter Steve Neavling about a scandal regarding coerced suspect statements in Michigan. We'll also get updates on the White House correspondent's dinner incident, the Nick Reiner trial, the D4vd trial, the Tanner Horner trial, and more. Featuring audio from: WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KNX News in Los Angeles, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, A New Morning out of WBEN News Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

Duration:00:41:48

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BONUS: Will nickels disappear? Plus, a turtle found at Rainforest Cafe, hot tub boats and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's garage

5/2/2026
This week, we're checking in on the fate of the nickel. Is it on track to disappear just like the penny? Then, we’re headed to a Rainforest Café to hear about a surprise visitor who appeared in its crocodile pool. From there, we’re going to look in how to book a hot tub boat this summer – yeah that’s a boat with a hot tub on it. After that, we’ll end the show in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s garage. Now, that’s not where you park, but where you can personally rock out on instruments tucked away on the second floor of the museum. Featuring audio from the Dana and Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

Duration:00:21:57

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BONUS: What it's really like to lose your job to AI (Hint: you have to teach the robot how to replace you)

4/29/2026
A woman recounts what happened when she lost her job to AI, and we hear about communities fighting about data centers in their midst. Plus, record-setting gas prices are about to strike, one expert warns and we discuss how Americans are feeling about their finances.

Duration:00:29:26

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BONUS: 'I've never seen anything like this:' As college decision day looms, many wonder if higher education is a safe bet

4/28/2026
Is higher education still a safe bet? As college decision day looms, one of the nation's premier experts grapples with the answer. Plus, we talk to a high school senior who garnered nearly $12 million in scholarships, and mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster with a professor who was there as a teen when the reactor melted down.

Duration:00:27:35