Best Citizen Detective Podcasts (2024)

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The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders Part 2 1:48:49

7d ago1:48:49

1:48:49

Episode 49 The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders Part 2 In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker murders, and take a close look at suspects in the case, and discuss what evidence in the case may one day help to solve it. We are joined by case expert Deb Silva who spent two decades researching the case, and has the most d…

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Union Responds To UC Strike Pause Order, Fire Hydrant Theft Rises, And California Teachers Using AI For Grading — The Saturday Edition 6:44

18m ago6:44

6:44

The union representing striking academic workers at UC campuses has responded to a Superior Court judge's order to pause the strike. Fire hydrants are getting stolen more often in South and Southeast L.A., costing a utility company over 1 million dollars so far. And what California teachers who are using AI models for grading say about the technolo…

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17 LA Maternity Wards Closed, Judge Pauses to UC Workers Strike, Juneteenth Festival Canceled — The P.M. Edition 6:56

24m ago6:56

6:56

LA County has seen 17 hospital maternity wards close in the past decade. A OC judge orders workers at six UC campuses to pause their strike. Organizers of the Juneteenth Festival in Leimert Park cancel this year's event due to rising costs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support …

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Maternity Ward Closures In LA County, COVID Uptick In CA & Comic Criticized For Anti-Asian Comments — The A.M. Edition 6:47

3h ago6:47

6:47

The impact of labor ward closures in Los Angeles County. A federal program providing free COVID vaccines to uninsured adults will shut down in August. Activists demand apology from popular comic. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Aussie treasure, HG Nelson, one half of comedic duo, Roy and HG, chats to Katie Woolf before heading to the Barunga Festival, talking all things sport including an AFL team in the NT, and also shares insight ... 11:07

14h ago11:07

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The Motor Trade Association’s Kaes Cillessen says new vehicle sales are 9.4 per cent higher compared to the same time as last year, with Toyota Hiluxs and Landcruisers the most popular vehicles 5:24

15h ago5:24

5:24

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Military Working Dog Operations Cell 13, Sergeant Natasha Falconer and 1 Military Police Battalion Lance Corporal Jared Willis explain how valuable their dogs are on National Military Working Dog Day 7:45

15h ago7:45

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The Week That Was – 7th June 2024 45:47

16h ago45:47

45:47

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LA County Challenges CA's Wildlife Specialist Funding Cuts, Your CA Road Tax Questions Answered, & Lakers Pursue UConn Head Coach — The P.M. Edition 8:29

18h ago8:29

8:29

LA County supervisors are pushing back against state plans to cut wildlife specialists. We answer questions about California's pilot program to charge drivers new road tax. Lakers pursue UConn's Dan Hurley as the team's leading candidate. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support th…

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LA's Homeless Spending Called Into Question, CA Road Tax Test & New Federal Program Helping Feed Kids This Summer - The A.M. Edition 6:20

1d ago6:20

6:20

A federal judge wants answers about how taxpayer money is being used to pay for homeless services in LA. LAist answers questions about a road tax CA is testing. SUN Bucks program provides food assistance to low-income families with school-aged children. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…

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Dream Media’s Chris O’Brien and former commercial, now recreational fisher Peter Politis says the closure of 85 per cent of the NT coastline has caused major problems for all stakeholders, who they claim ... 14:24

1d ago14:24

14:24

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Katherine Mayor Lis Clark says rates are increasing 4.8 per cent this financial year so the Council can cover its costs, with a new pool and dog pound and repairs to the Civic Centre roof among the major ... 7:47

1d ago7:47

7:47

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Member for Solomon Luke Gosling says the country needs an extra 20,000 Defence personnel by 2040 and is looking to foreign citizens from partner nations who’ve been permanent residents for at least a year ... 15:21

1d ago15:21

15:21

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Tourism Central Australia CEO Danial Rochford says rev heads are flocking to town for the Finke Desert Race, with the town set to be buzzing this weekend with a Folk Festival also happening 8:55

1d ago8:55

8:55

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Immunisation Foundation of Australia’s Director Catherine Hughes is calling on the Federal Government to fund RSV vaccines for all babies amid a spike in cases in the NT, with the jab currently costing ... 7:04

1d ago7:04

7:04

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Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley believes the government plans to get the ICAC Parliamentary Committee to investigate allegations facing the NT ICAC Commissioner after mysteriously appointing Paul Kirby ... 14:12

1d ago14:12

14:12

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Judge Demands LA Homelessness Spending Details, UC Irvine Joins Strike, Meet LA Pride Parade's Organizers — The P.M. Edition 8:25

2d ago8:25

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Top LA officials head to court Thursday to explain city spending on homelessness. UC Irvine grad student workers walk out over the administration's response to protests against Israel's war in Gaza. Behind the scenes look at Sunday’s LA Pride Parade. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com…

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LA County Supervisors Vote To Lower Rent Increase Rates, Orange County City Budgets & Another Hwy 1 Closure In Our Future? — The A.M. Edition 6:59

2d ago6:59

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LA County leaders to cap rent increases starting next year for tenants in unincorporated areas. How Orange County cities are handling varying budgets. Why another landslide on Highway One in Big Sur is not preventable. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Alexi Kotis says his 17-year-old goddaughter was visiting her sick grandfather at Royal Darwin Hospital when she was randomly attacked by a woman, who threw a chair at her and tried to choke her 7:25

2d ago7:25

7:25

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Walk to Defeat MND organiser Tamara Henderson is encouraging locals to get involved in a 5km walk in Darwin this weekend to raise funds for equipment to support people with motor neurone disease 5:03

3d ago5:03

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Museum and Art Gallery of the NT Curator Jared Archibald says it’s hoping to raise $50,000 to revitalise its Cyclone Tracy exhibition ahead of the 50th anniversary of the disaster 9:41

3d ago9:41

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Long time local fisho Jason Rogers says he’s not keen on the idea of a jetty at Dudley Point, claiming its near a sewage outlet, posing risks to people’s health 6:39

3d ago6:39

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Strike Force Trident, Senior Sergeant Christopher Humphries says they’ve made 75 arrests in the last two weeks, submitting 92 files for prosecution, with the unit responding to multiple property crime ... 9:48

3d ago9:48

9:48

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AFANT representative, Fishing & Outdoor World Ronald Voukolos says a lot of locals and tourists are keen for more land-based fishing access with Dudley Point at East Point an ideal site for a new jetty ... 10:19

3d ago10:19

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Heat Dome in Southern California, Former Ohtani Interpreter Pleads Guilty, & OC Budget Deficits — The P.M. Edition 8:10

3d ago8:10

8:10

A heat dome is bringing summer temperatures to SoCal this week. Ippei Mizuhara admits to stealing millions of dollars from Shohei Ohtani. The state budget cuts trickle down to Orange County cities and essential programs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://la…

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Minister for Recreational Fishing Joel Bowden explains plans for a new jetty at Dudley Point, which will provide safe land-based access to deeper water 10:55

3d ago10:55

10:55

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LA County Rent Hikes, LA Anti-Camping Report & Mexican Elections Draw Citizens To LA Consulate — The A.M. Edition 6:20

3d ago6:20

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LA County leaders to vote on lower caps in unincorporated areas. A report finds LA's anti-encampment law is short on results. Why many local Mexican citizens could not vote in that country's historic presidential election. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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GleNTi organizer Elena Gomatos says 40,000 people are expected to attend the Greek Festival this weekend and can expect loads of traditional food, dance groups smashing plates and activities for kids 7:33

4d ago7:33

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Rural advocate Gerry Wood has written to three Minister with concerns about burn offs around the old Inpex Village, saying contractors are now being used instead of rural fire volunteers, also costing ... 7:50

4d ago7:50

7:50

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YWCA Regional Manager NT Rachael Uebergang is calling for more safe and secure housing, a boost to crisis support services for domestic violence victims as well as early intervention and needs based funding ... 9:29

4d ago9:29

9:29

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Brother to Another’s Jye Cardona and Andrew Lockyer say the programs they’re delivering with disengaged youth and their families are having a positive impact and are encouraging the government to work ... 17:03

5d ago17:03

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Fin and Tonic Owner Kerry Brown says he only opened the business 4 weeks ago and had two youths break-in, steal alcohol and cause damage on the weekend 7:10

4d ago7:10

7:10

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Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro promises to introduce minimum mandatory sentencing for serious violent offences including domestic violence if it wins the election, after a woman was allegedly murdered ... 21:12

4d ago21:12

21:12

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Report: LA Spent $3M+ & Housed 2 People, Santa Barbara and San Diego Join UC Strike, & Ohtani Draws Tourism — The P.M. Edition 7:04

4d ago7:04

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A report on LA's controversial anti-camping law finds two people got permanent housing after over $3 million was spent. The UC Strike expands to Santa Barbara and San Diego campuses. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is driving Japanese tourism to Los Angeles. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…

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Expanded UC Strike Continues Today, Quake Strikes Near South Pasadena & Ohtani Jolts LA Tourism — The A.M. Edition 6:47

4d ago6:47

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Academic workers at more UC campuses strike today. 3.4-magnitude quake hits near South Pasadena Sunday morning. Dodgers' Ohtani bringing thousands of Japanese tourists to new corners of LA. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman is urging the Federal Government to make the NT exempt from a cap on international students, with land announced today for student accommodation near the city ... 10:43

5d ago10:43

10:43

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Master Builders NT Chief Executive Ben Carter says the Territory is on track for the worst year on record for home building and is calling for urgent government grants to entice people to build new homes ... 9:40

5d ago9:40

9:40

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Chief Minister Eva Lawler has suggested a youth curfew for Darwin’s northern suburbs after 10 youths allegedly broke into a shopping centre and fast food outlet 24:00

5d ago24:00

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SoCal Home Sales Are Up, UC Academic Worker Strikes Continue, &Topanga Canyon Boulevard Reopens— The Sunday Edition 11:40

5d ago11:40

11:40

Southern California home sales are finally up after many months of year over year decline. Academic workers at three more UC campuses are going on strike. Topanga Canyon Boulevard is slated to reopen today, months ahead of schedule. The LA Zoo has become the first zoo in the country to send a giant otter to Argentina. Support The L.A. Report by don…

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More Than 30,000 People Live Outside In LA, Carson's Federally Funded Water Recycling Plant, Arroyo Seco's Trail Restoration, & Super Fun Saturday At LAist— The Saturday Edition 11:29

6d ago11:29

11:29

L.A.’s unsheltered population has surged in recent years as of the latest count more than 30,000 people live outside. A planned water recycling plant in Carson received close to $100 million dollars in federal money this week. Restoration of Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco trails starts next month. This Saturday has a little something extra to it — it’s Sup…

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CA "Community Solar" Rule May Lower Utility Bills, UC Workers Strike Expands, & Topanga Canyon Boulevard Reopens Sunday — The P.M. Edition 7:27

7d ago7:27

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New state rule aims to expand solar access for communities and lower utility bills. Three more UC campuses join the UC grad student workers strike. Parts of Topanga Canyon Boulevard closed by winter storms will re-open Sunday, ahead of schedule. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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A New Solar Rule Could Lower Utility Bills, DMV Changes Coming Next Week & WeHo Pride Street Closures Continue — The A.M. Edition 6:32

7d ago6:32

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CA moves toward expanded solar access and lower utility bills. Many DMV services are moving online only, starting Monday. Be wary of street closures for WeHo Pride festivities this weekend. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Screen Territory Director Jennie Hughes says filming is underway in Darwin on a sequel to Top End Wedding called Top End Bub, with Miranda Tapsell leading the cast and Rob Collins, Libby Collins and Shari ... 7:35

8d ago7:35

7:35

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The Week That Was – 31st May 2024 42:28

8d ago42:28

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Latinos Experience Higher Rates Of “Doubled Up” Homelessness, Catalina Island’s Deer Plan Gets Scrapped, & Hollywood Is Losing TV Jobs — The P.M. Edition 7:22

8d ago7:22

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In L.A. County, Latinos make up a disproportionate share of the tenants in these precarious housing situations. A plan to shoot mule deer on Catalina Island is off the table. A new study finds Los Angeles is losing entertainment jobs to other parts of the country. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting htt…

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Quick Update 1:35

8d ago1:35

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We've got a quick update on our upcoming publishing schedule. Follow Missing: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id100697444…

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Latino Homelessness In LA County, Input Needed For Vincent Thomas Bridge Repairs & 99 Cents Stores Update — The A.M. Edition 6:26

8d ago6:26

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What studies reveal about Latinos experiencing homelessness. How to weigh in on needed repairs to Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro. A discount store chain is giving some former 99 Cents Only stores another shot at life. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…