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- Episodes
- 4244
- Years Active
- 2025
Pritzker vs. Trump: Authoritarianism in America?
When Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air after controversial remarks, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker blasted Trump's authoritarian tactics, igniting a fiery debate over free speech. Accusing the admin…
00:02:11 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Erik Kirk Takes the Helm at Turning Point USA
After tragedy strikes Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk's widow, Erik Kirk, steps up as CEO and board chair. Can she keep the conservative activist group on track amidst grief and uncertainty? All eyes…
00:01:53 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Tragedy Near McNair Elementary: A Community's Plea for Safety
A community is in mourning after a 9-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car near a Chicago elementary school. The driver is in custody, but parents are demanding more safety measures, claiming this…
00:01:27 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago Cop Shootout: Off-Duty Officer Involved
Chicago Under Fire: Watch dramatic shootout footage of an off-duty officer exchanging gunfire with four individuals in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Released by the Civilian Office of Police Ac…
00:01:45 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Justice for Tyshawn Lee: A Decade of Gang Violence
Justice for Tyshawn Lee? After nearly a decade, Khalil Yameen has been found guilty in the murder of the 9-year-old Chicago boy, a tragedy linked to a brutal gang war. Unpack the details of this hear…
00:02:18 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago Northwest Side Burglaries: Stolen Cars and Rising Concerns
Chicago's Northwest Side is on alert after a series of early morning vehicle burglaries where thieves are smashing windows and grabbing valuables, including a stolen firearm. Targeting mainly pickup …
00:01:39 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Off-Duty Officer Shootout: Chicago Incident
Off-duty and under fire: A Chicago police officer found himself in a dramatic shootout last month after being approached by a group of armed individuals. Details are still emerging, but the incident …
00:01:47 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
From TikTok to Theater: The Rise of @notthekombuchaman
From Kombucha to Cosette: How @notthekombuchaman turned a spot-on Hugh Jackman impression into TikTok stardom! Discover how Joey Morof's viral Les Misérables parodies transformed everyday phrases int…
00:02:03 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Leo High Choir: From South Side to AGT Finals
Against all odds, Chicago's Leo High School all-boys choir, none of whom are trained singers, has stunned America's Got Talent, landing a spot in the finals with their electrifying performance of Fal…
00:02:05 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Indiana Man Arrested in Child Pornography Case
A multi-state investigation starting in California leads to the arrest of a 22-year-old Indiana man on felony child pornography charges. Hear how digital forensics and inter-agency cooperation brough…
00:01:42 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Tyson Foods Ditches Controversial Additives: A Healthier Future?
Tyson Foods just declared war on controversial food additives! Find out which potentially harmful ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes are getting axed from brands like Jimmy…
00:02:10 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Jimmy Kimmel Live Suspended: Controversy and Fallout
Disney pulls the plug on Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after controversial comments ignite online firestorm! Find out how Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk sparked outrage, the intense debate over…
00:01:32 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Raina Parekh: Volleyball, Dance, and Team Spirit
Volleyball star and classical Indian dancer Raina Parekh almost didn't return to Metea Valley's team, leaving her coach worried! Discover how her teammates convinced her to come back and how this und…
00:02:04 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
High School Football Rankings: Warren Takes the Top Spot
High school football rankings CRUSHED! Warren claims No. 1 after Hodges' heroics, but Wauconda, Carmel, and Lake Zurich are closing in. Find out who else made the top ten, which players earned weekly…
00:02:09 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
West Side Tragedy: Boy Killed, Community Seeks Change
West Side Tragedy: A nine-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a car on West Walton Street in Chicago. The driver initially fled but returned and is now in custody as the community mourns an…
00:01:42 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Seeking Sister Wife: Davis Family Eyes a Third?
Seeking Sister Wife returns, and the Davis family is stirring up conversation! Nick, April, and Jennifer are considering adding a third wife – a longtime family friend – to their plural marriage. Get…
00:02:07 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
McDonald's Cheeseburgers: 50 Cents on September 18th!
McDonald's is slashing prices with a 50-cent double cheeseburger on September 18 for National Cheeseburger Day! Get this app-exclusive deal as McDonald's fights back against rising prices and aims to…
00:01:57 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
GE HealthCare Considers Selling Stake in China Business
GE HealthCare considers selling stake in its China business amid market shifts and rising competition, potentially impacting the company's future and the broader medical technology market.
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00:01:57 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Evanston's Alex Moore: From Superfan to Survivor
Evanston's own Alex Moore goes from Survivor superfan to castaway! Hear how this ETHS grad turned childhood obsession into reality, landing a spot on season 49. From predicting plot twists in Spanish…
00:02:15 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
D4vd's Tesla: The Unsettling Discovery of Celeste Rivas
Tragedy strikes as missing teen Celeste Rivas is found dead in singer D4vd's Tesla, months after her disappearance. A mysterious odor led to the grim discovery in a public parking lot, sparking a pol…
00:01:48 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
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