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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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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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Record heat smashes US: How to stay cool and what to expect next

6/26/2025
Parts of the Midwest and the East Coast hit 100 degrees this week. So, is this a harbinger of a scorching hot summer? Get a look at life on the hot city streets, plus ways to beat the heat, keep your lawn and garden fresh. And we also look back at summers past and the legacy of "Jaws."

Duration:00:26:36

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Ceasefire confusion: Is the battle between Israel and Iran on or off and were nuclear capabilities 'obliterated'?

6/25/2025
President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran ... and then more bombs were dropped. On Deadline takes a look at the latest, plus how MAGA reacted to US intervention, the latest on the budget battle and the Golden Gate Bridge tries to get un-woke. On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.

Duration:00:36:00

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Iran strikes back: the latest in the US' involvement in a Middle East conflict and what to expect here at home

6/23/2025
Iran hit a U.S. military bases in Qatar in an obvious retaliation to this weekend's bombing of Iran nuclear sites by the United States. So, how many more retaliations should we expect, and how else will this conflict in the Middle East affect Americans? On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.

Duration:00:26:38

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Israel stuns and hobbles Iran while the US debates joining the fray: the latest

6/20/2025
President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 Summit for the situation room amidst the back and forth strikes between Iran and Israel.CBS business analyst Jill Schlisenger said the G7 is a moment where countries try to seal some deals on trade, and it ended with lots of uncertainty on many fronts including Trump’s ever-changig tariff landscape and the sudden emergence of another Middle East conflict. That conflict could start to create inflation and impact oil prices. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser

Duration:00:27:52

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'Is this who we are?' Reaction to political shootings in Minnesota, plus the latest on how the killing spree unfolded

6/16/2025
A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured. Here's reaction from local hosts on WCCO in Minneapolis, plus commentary on our overly hot political climate in the US, and how we can prevent this from happening again.

Duration:00:39:05

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Immigration debate rages while sanctuary city leaders are grilled, a senator gets manhandled, and cops brace for 'No Kings' protests

6/13/2025
The fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom is about the rights of the federal government versus state’s rights. But on another level, the fuel fanning this conflagration is a long-simmering debate … It’s a debate about immigration with dividing lines falling along whether mass deportations are a goal, if birthright citizenship should be overturned … and whether people who came here years ago and are productive members of American society should get a path to citizenship. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

Duration:00:34:40

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Marines in California: Fight rages between Trump and Newsom, leaving many wondering who wins and what's next

6/11/2025
Last week, a feud between former besties Donald Trump and the world’s richest man Elon Musk took center stage in the news cycle as they battled tit for tat over federal budget priorities … And just when that began to lower to a simmer, Trump bared arms and egos with another man. California Governor Gavin Newsom. Here's a look at the latest from experts, pundits on both sides of the aisle, and people on the scene. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

Duration:00:37:09

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Summer 2025: Dangerous storms and scorching heat with high chance of little to no warnings

6/5/2025
As the summer of 2025 kicks off, we're wondering what it’s going to look like in terms of risky weather patterns and dangerous storms and wondering if we’ll have enough warning to save lives. On Deadline is hosted by Lauren Barry and produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.

Duration:00:19:02

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Conspiracy theories grow about Joe Biden's cancer: the latest

5/22/2025
Former President Joe Biden revealed that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread into his bones, which has raised questions about whether medical guidelines about the screening of older men should be revisited and if Biden and his team kept the diagnosis a secret while he was president. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

Duration:00:31:12

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Donald Trump promises 'favored nations status' will lower US drug prices: here's what the experts think

5/15/2025
Donald Trump promised this week that he has a plan to force drug companies to lower prices for struggling Americans, but not everyone is on board. Here's a review of the plan from experts. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

Duration:00:37:43

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Dream job? We're with a LEGO Master Model Builder!

9/19/2024
Hey everybody! It's our show's finale and we're talking about a job that Mike wishes he knew about earlier: master builder at LEGOLAND. Do you ever wonder how they build those cityscapes or dinosaurs? Or what kind of test you have to take to get such a fun gig? They go through millions of bricks and we're taking a tour of the workshop! Thanks for listening over all these weeks!

Duration:00:06:43

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Statues with bad ankles ... in earthquake country

9/12/2024
It's a museum day for us! We're headed to the Getty Center to talk to a team that tries to protect some of the priceless art from earthquake damage. Did you know that piece from antiquity in front of you might actually be on rollers? And some of them have ankle problems. We'll also dust off some really old books and talk about how the Middle Ages get a pretty bad rap.

Duration:00:07:12

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Meet Carson the Surf Dog (and his coach)

9/5/2024
Have you ever seen a surfing dog? Hanging ten with their paws? One of the top dogs out there is named Carson and we're going to meet up with him and Jill Nakano -- a surf dog instructor. We'll learn how all this started for these two champs, about how to get a pup on a board and about surf dog competitions. Get your Instagram pictures!

Duration:00:06:12

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Flowers from Mexico, Ecuador and Hawaii ... in Downtown LA

8/29/2024
Join us for a trip to an LA original this week: the Original Los Angeles Flower Market downtown. If you can grow it -- and if it smells good -- this is where you'll find it. Florists come from all over town and go through millions of stems a year. Did you know flowers are like fashion? What do you think is "trendy" right now? We'll meet the man in charge and a second-generation vendor.

Duration:00:06:27

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Lions, tigers and a cockatoo ... we're at the teaching zoo!

8/22/2024
Our little show is back for a final five episodes and today we're heading out to The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. It's where students go to get degrees in animal care by getting hands on experience with all sorts of things with hooves, claws and feathers. We'll meet a pretty chatty bird -- he can introduce himself -- and get up close with some big cats! For more info about the school, head here: https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/current-students/teaching-zoo/home

Duration:00:06:54

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It's time to shave down some horse teeth. Also, house cows!

6/27/2024
We're headed to a ranch today to meet up with Dr. Katie Nenn. She's a large animal veterinarian and runs NENN Equine. This started as an episode on animal dentistry (horse mouthwash is a thing that exists) but Dr. Nenn tells us about all sorts of animals that you wouldn't expect to find in Southern California. Look for the team from NENN on TV soon, they're working on a new show.

Duration:00:06:38

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"The Bug Lady" and her hundreds of butterflies

6/20/2024
Dress like a flower! We're taking a trip to the Natural History Museum of LA County today so we can check out the "Butterfly Pavilion." It's something that happens over a few months and it's a chance to learn about all sorts of butterflies. Why do we need them? Are they really that delicate? And how does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? We're back with a previous guest from the old "I've Got Questions" podcast -- spread your wings and enjoy!

Duration:00:06:36

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Giant blocks of ice and a man with a chainsaw...

6/13/2024
Have you ever been to a party or a wedding that had an ice sculpture? Was it some sort of dolphin? Maybe a swan? What about a giraffe or an astronaut? On this episode, we're headed to LA Ice Art to meet Rex Covington. He's been carving ice since the 1980's and he's one of the best around. We'll hear about some of the biggest pieces he's done and about how he forms that ice from a 300lb block into a work of art. For more on Rex and his sculptures: https://laiceart.com/

Duration:00:06:22

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When a goth kid brings their "normal" friend...

6/6/2024
Get ready to get weird! We're headed to the "Oddities and Curiosities Expo" this week to take a walk on the darker side. We'll see booths with taxidermy, boxes full of creepy dolls, paintings of clowns, quack medical devices, soap named after serial killers, and funeral... collectibles? The expo is a traveling show that goes across the US and Australia. It started small but now draws more than 15,000 people each weekend. Take a look: odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com

Duration:00:06:27

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Pretzels? Fruit plate? Caviar? We're eating airplane food!

5/30/2024
Time to head to LAX ... but not to catch a flight. We're paying a visit to LSG Sky Chefs, one of the largest companies that provides catering to airlines. It's a huge operation that runs 24/7 and cooks up 15,000 meals each day. How is all that food prepared? How fresh is it? What are they eating up there in First Class? We'll take a look at how menus have changed over time and do a full tour from the kitchen right out to the tarmac.

Duration:00:07:44