OFFBITES: Killer umbrellas and the dying Dead Sea

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking into a vintage crime from the 1920s, a befuddling manhunt and a new reveal in the Nancy Guthrie case

This week, we’ll hear about one journalist’s investigation into a century-old murder case that still haunts her home town. Then, we’ll learn about a befuddling manhunt conducted in Kansas City – after the dead body of the man authorities were looking for was sniffed out by cadaver dogs. Finally, we’ll touch on a case that reveals the new crime solving possibilities DNA analysis provides and break down the newest revelations in the Nancy Guthrie case. First, we’re going to check in on quick crime updates from coast to coast, including a case linked to a cult-like group of computer scientists and the mistrial of a man accused of causing a massive wildfire in California last year. Featuring audio from: 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KCBS Radio in San Francisco and A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo.

BONUS: Fireman poops in a box, secret US history on display, the nation’s biggest truck stop and tales from animal control

We’re covering a lot of territory in this episode, from the Treaty of Paris to the world’s largest truck stop, so buckle up and get ready. Featuring audio from the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show of KMBZ in Kansas City and Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

Full Show 6/26/2026: Crime has been dropping dramatically in New Orleans, continuing a strong multi-year downward trend that has pulled the city away from its 2022 peak

On today's show, Crime has been dropping dramatically in New Orleans, continuing a strong multi-year downward trend that has pulled the city away from its 2022 peak. Recent data from the New Orleans Police Department and the Metropolitan Crime Commission confirms that violent crime and major property offenses have dropped significantly over the last three to four years. The Texas State Board of Education is holding a final vote on a landmark proposal that would mandate Bible passages as required reading for more than 5 million public school students. If approved by the Republican-controlled board, the new standardized English language arts curriculum and its "literary canon" reading list will officially take effect for the 2030–2031 school year. What do you make of the Reflecting Pool controversy? The White House issued a report showing the president was right about vandals cutting the paint on the Reflecting Pool - but the report doesn't really support the president's claim. Gabriella Fredriksen, a volunteer and a Community Outreach Coordinator for the Northshore Humane Society, joins the show to talk about their casino night-themed "Larry Brew Fest," which is tomorrow at the Castine Center in Mandeville. Flint Township, Michigan, parents have been charged with second-degree murder, torture, and multiple child abuse counts following the death of their 7-year-old son, Casper, who weighed 255 pounds. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to be hosting their wedding festivities at Madison Square Garden over the July 4th holiday weekend. While neither the pop star nor the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has publicly confirmed the details, concrete logistical clues have recently surfaced that heavily support a major New York City celebration.

Hour 3: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to be hosting their wedding festivities at Madison Square Garden over the July 4th holiday weekend

Flint Township, Michigan parents have been charged with second-degree murder, torture, and multiple child abuse counts following the death of their 7-year-old son, Casper, who weighed 255 pounds. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to be hosting their wedding festivities at Madison Square Garden over the July 4th holiday weekend. While neither the pop star nor the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has publicly confirmed the details, concrete logistical clues have recently surfaced that heavily support a major New York City celebration.

Hour 2: What do you make of the Reflecting Pool controversy?

What do you make of the Reflecting Pool controversy? The White House issued a report showing the president was right about vandals cutting the paint on the Reflecting Pool - but the report doesn't really support the president's claim. The Texas State Board of Education is holding a final vote on a landmark proposal that would mandate Bible passages as required reading for more than 5 million public school students. If approved by the Republican-controlled board, the new standardized English language arts curriculum and its "literary canon" reading list will officially take effect for the 2030–2031 school year. Gabriella Fredriksen, a volunteer and a Community Outreach Coordinator for the Northshore Humane Society, joins the show to talk about their casino night-themed "Larry Brew Fest," which is tomorrow at the Castine Center in Mandeville.