Hot Off The Wire

Hot Off The Wire

Hot Off The Wire is a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press.

Episodes

October 9, 2025 • 23 mins

On today's episode:

  • Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to 1st phase of Gaza peace plan.
  • Illinois leaders are waiting to see what's next with Trump's use of National Guard.
  • Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging.
  • US diplomat f...
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On today's episode:

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi defends herself against Democratic criticism that she's weaponized the Justice Department.
  • Former FBI director James Comey to make first court appearance in Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress.
  • National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump'...
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On today's episode:

  • Trump's use of the National Guard sets up a legal clash testing presidential power.
  • Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.
  • A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish.
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On today's episode:

  • Government shutdown enters sixth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse. President Donald Trump told reporters that it's the Democrats' fault the federal government is shut down.
  • Trump doesn't let shutdown interfere with celebrating Navy's 250th anniversary at rally-like event.
  • Californ...
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Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

  • Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goals.
  • Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs.
  • Taylor Swift's 'The Life of ...
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On today's episode:

  • Trump pauses funding for projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats.
  • One of 2 victims in Manchester synagogue attack may have been killed by a bullet fired by police.
  • Israel intercepts the last boat from the Gaza flotilla as Israeli minister mocks the activists.
  • Gatorade...
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On today's episode:

  • It’s Day 2 of a federal government shutdown.
  • White House pushes back against Pope Leo XIV's concerns over the treatment of immigrants.
  • UK police say 2 victims have died and 3 others are in serious condition after synagogue attack.
  • The US military has long been an engine of ...
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On today's episode:

  • How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Dept.
  • At least 69 people killed in a powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines.
  • The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet ban.
  • Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda cha...
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On today's episode:

  • What to know about the Gaza peace plan agreed to by Trump and Netanyahu.
  • Trump and Netanyahu say they've agreed to a plan to end Gaza war and await Hamas to accept terms.
  • US government on brink of first shutdown in almost seven years amid partisan standoff in Congress.
  • We're lear...
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On today's episode:

  • Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8.
  • Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda threaten Bermuda and Bahamas.
  • Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 4 people and wounds 70.
  • Netanyahu and Trump are set to...
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September 27, 2025 • 28 mins

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

  • Profit margin on flipping a home is at a 17-year low due to high prices.
  • Trump's workforce purge batters DC's job market and leads to rise in homes for sale, report finds.
  • Chicago area center in ...
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On today's episode:

  • Former FBI Director James Comey is responding to Justice Department charges brought against him.
  • Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks
  • A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap
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On today's episode:

  • FBI seized documents labeled classified from John Bolton's office.
  • Former French President Sarkozy found guilty on key charge, acquitted of others in Libya case.
  • South Korean parliament votes to allow tattooists to work without a medical license.
  • Lice concerns rise as children re...
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On today's episode:

  • Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing.
  • Activist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza says drones attacked its boats.
  • A leading autism group says claims about Tylenol do not match research.
  • Claudia Card...
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On today's episode:

  • President Trump will address the U.N. General Assembly this morning.
  • Judge orders Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding to UCLA.
  • White House backs 'border czar' after reports he accepted cash during undercover FBI probe last year.
  • Trump makes unfou...
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On today's episode:

  • 4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake.
  • Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement.
  • UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting anger from Israel.
  • North Kor...
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Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

  • Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of students. Some struggled to get back on track with school.
  • The world nearly beat polio. But fake records, an imperfect vaccine and missteps aided its comeback.
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On today's episode:

  • President Donald Trump suggests regulators should revoking licenses of broadcasters that give him bad publicity. Critics fear the administration is threatening free speech.
  • Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China.
  • Taliban release British couple...
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On today's episode:

  • US jobless aid applications retreat to 231,000 after surging to nearly 4-year high a week earlier
  • A House oversight committee will hear testimony from Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Intel; companies will work together on AI infrastructure and PCs
  • ABC suspends...
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On today's episode:

  • FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing.
  • The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast.
  • Israel military presses on with its new ground offensive on Gaza City.
  • Suspect in Kirk killing charged with ...
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