A war has broken out in the Middle East after Hamas launched a massive attack at Israel … and there was no Speaker of the House from the United States – their historic ally – to respond. Without a speaker, the House is unable to pass ANY legislation, including emergency aid to Israel. As that conflict threatens to escalate, the clock is ticking. Get the latest On Deadline, hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. Also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.

House of Representatives is paralyzed as War in Israel intensifies

Audacy's On Deadline Podcast is a dive into a big news topic of the day from new and unexplored angles. Hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and also produced by Joe Hiti and Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti. The On Deadline Podcast delivers the news with deeper context so that listeners know not only what happened, but also why it happened.

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Today On Deadline is blazing a trail as we look at the reclassification of Marijuana. Last week, the Biden administration announced that it is passing forward its plans to reclassify marijuana. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule One drug, which the Drug Enforcement Administration defines as a “drug with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” However, through a reclassification, marijuana could soon be considered a Schedule three drug. Listen to find out what that means. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Toke-toke, pass … the legislation? Why weed could become legal nationally

Today 'On Deadline' is asking a question many of us are thinking, what’s going to happen during the upcoming presidential debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden? On June 27, Trump and Biden will meet on the debate stage for the first time since 2020 in a debate hosted by CNN. They then will meet again in September for a debate hosted by ABC. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Do the presidential debates matter? What could we learn that we don’t already know about Trump and Biden

Today On Deadline is looking at a question our grandparents probably wouldn’t have considered. In fact, it seems to fly in the face of the American Dream. Is it better to rent or to buy? Even though being a homeowner may be the goal for many because of the long-term financial stability, new reports have found that renting a home is far cheaper and that it may even more sense. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

'To rent or to buy?': That's the question redefining the American dream

Today On Deadline is looking at the relationship between Israel and the United States, which some believe is fraying under the weight of opposition at home over the death of civilians as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. As Israel continues its effort to destroy Hamas in Gaza, criticism has started to grow from the U.S. about the death of women and children and other non-military personnel. That has led to a pause in munitions shipments from Israel’s staunchest ally. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Is the relationship between the US and Israel broken?

Today On Deadline is checking in with the ongoing trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City. While the first few weeks of the trial included jury selection, opening arguments, and numerous reprimands for violating a court imposed gag order, it also included lots of witness testimony. 'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

House of Representatives is paralyzed as War in Israel intensifies

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