The On Deadline Podcast

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more crimes do tend to happen in the summer.

In this episode, we’ll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York. In another case out of Pennsylvania, a man with an extensive criminal record allegedly tried to kill a police officer before authorities fatally shot him.

Featuring audio from Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

Deborah Humenney was murdered 50 years ago in Michigan. Now, her convicted killer might go free, and her sister explained why she’s doing everything she can to prevent that from happening in an interview with Audacy.

Before we get to those stories, we have some quick crime roundups from coast to coast, including updates to the Matthew Perry death investigation in Los Angeles and another investigation into the death of a professional dancer in New York.

Special thanks to KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. In this episode, we’ll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York.

We'll also look into the murder of Deborah Humenney 50 years ago in Detroit, Mich. Now, her convicted killer might go free, and her sister explained why she’s doing everything she can to prevent that from happening in an interview with Audacy. Other cases covered include the death of Matthew Perry.

Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh and WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.

Weight is coming down for the first time in decades -- is it drugs or healthier diets? A reporter dives in. And then we discuss what makes a hero, and we meet one.

We break down what happened in the Texas primaries when a Trump-backed attorney general Ken Paxton won the primary for a Senate seat. Here's the latest.

Tornado alley is moving east and so are concerns about a wild season so in this episode, we dive into the growth of tornado shelters. We also talk to a storm chaser, get the latest on Camp Mystic's future, and what to do when a storm leaves you with damage.

Since a manhunt ended with the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the alleged murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, he’s almost reached celebrity status. He even has his own fanclub – girls who make their way into his court hearings.

Unlike many killers, the unique qualities of Mangione’s case – including his own manifesto – have received a surprisingly warm reception by some. In addition to providing an update on his trials, we’ll unpack his public reception a bit in this episode.

To end the show, we’ll touch on one of the most famous celebrity murder cases, the OJ Simpson trial. Mark Fuhrman, a police officer whose infamous, televised, testimony was a key feature of the trial, died this week, and Audacy stations reflected back on how it impacted the eventual verdict.

Featuring audio from The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

On Monday, May 18th, 2026, two teen shooters entered the Islamic Center of San Diego and opened fire, according to authorities. It hasn’t been a week yet since suspects shot and killed two men there and then took their own lives.

Investigators have discovered a manifesto they believe the shooters penned. Those indicate that the shooters were at least partly motivated by another shooter who made headlines.

We’ll be taking a closer look at that case and its relationship to online culture – including glorification of mass shooters and more – in this episode with expert interviews.

KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York City, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, KNX News in Los Angeles and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.