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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: An Epstein survivor speaks out, student athletes worked to death and sextortion scams turn fatal

This week, we’re focusing on crimes that target children and adolescents, crimes that are often overlooked. These aren’t grizzly murder cases. They’re incidents that happen in a pattern, seemingly right before our eyes. Young athletes pushed beyond their limits until they die, curious teens extorted to the point where they take their own lives, and Jeffrey Epstein’s systemic abuse of girls. Including interviews with Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard, journalist Sam Zeff and crime expert Brad Garrett. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, A New Morning out of WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Scoot show out of WWL in New Orleans.

MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Charlie Kirk's alleged killer in court, the latest on the Lynette Hooker case and more

We have some quick true crime roundups, including an update in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, the Lynette Hooker disappearance, looking back at Philando Castile and a Michigan crime that’s become the inspiration for a novel and more. Featuring audio from WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio on Detroit, the Tara Show out of 98.9 WORD in South Carolina and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

OFFBITES: Will AI kill the video game as we know it? Plus, beware of exploding sensory toys

We’re headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we’re also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

OFFBITES: Empire State daredevils and why you should go to Rocket City, USA

This week, we’re catching up on the couple who climbed the Empire State Building for a stunt last week. Then, we’re headed to Rocket City, USA, to see a very special rocket. Featuring audio from to WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Why are these crimes that target young victims sometimes overlooked?

This week, we’re focusing on crimes that target children and adolescents, crimes that are often overlooked. These aren’t grizzly murder cases. They’re incidents that happen in a pattern, seemingly right before our eyes. Young athletes pushed beyond their limits until they die. Curious teens extorted to the point where they take their own lives. Jeffrey Epstein’s systemic abuse of girls. We'll also hear about the Charlie Kirk assassination case, the Lynette Hooker disappearance and a Michigan crime that’s become the inspiration for a novel and more. Featuring audio from WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, WWJ Newsradio on Detroit, the Tara Show out of 98.9 WORD in South Carolina, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, A New Morning out of WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Scoot show out of WWL in New Orleans.