MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking back at the July 4 shooting in Highland Park

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Theories swirl after mysterious death of Nolan Wells, plus criminals who stay locked up after sentences end and more

This week, we’re going to look into the case of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black college athlete whose body was recovered from the waters near Horner Island, Georgia, days after he vanished on July 4. Was his death an accident? A racially motivated crime? There are several theories, and Scoot out of Audacy station WWL in New Orleans covered them extensively this week. We’ll also hear about another deadly incident involving ICE agents, this time in Houston, Texas. To end the show, we have discussions of laws that impact violent criminals and national crime statistics. Featuring audio from WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Scoot and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

BONUS: Century-old streetcar tracks found, AI ghosts, 'death' pants and Play-Doh for adults

This week, we’re visiting a ghosts of a long-gone streetcar system that was discovered under a Detroit-area roadway. We’ll also hear about the new frontier artificial intelligence has opened up for ghosts with programs that offer to recreate loved ones. We’re going to hear about the new “death pants” that are wreaking havoc and… causing people to laugh quite a bit in viral social media posts. Finally, we’ll end the show hearing about the launch of a new version of Play-Doh for adults. Featuring audio from to WWJ Newsradio in Detriot, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

Full Show 7/17/2026: Scoot reacts to President Trump's address to the nation

On today's show, Scoot reacts to President Trump's address to the nation. What important things did the president address? On the day Scoot announced bringing an 80s Night to Felix's at West End in an effort to revive partying at West End, the city of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish agreed to a plan to redevelop West End as a destination for fun. What do you remember about West End when it was thriving?

Hour 3: 80s Night is coming to Felix's at West End

On the day Scoot announced bringing an 80s Night to Felix's at West End in an effort to revive partying at West End, the city of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish agreed on a plan to redevelop West End as a destination for fun. What do you remember about West End when it was thriving?

Hour 2: Orleans and Jefferson Parish agree to a plan to redevelop West End

On the day Scoot announced bringing an 80s Night to Felix's at West End in an effort to revive partying at West End, the city of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish agree to a plan to redevelop West End as a destination for fun. What do you remember about West End when it was thriving?