Millions of Americans live, work, and commute within feet of airport flight paths without a second thought. But what happens when an approaching aircraft falls short of the runway?

In this episode of Following Leads: The Podcast, host Laura Hettiger sits down with Joce Sterman from Gray Media’s InvestigateTV to unpack her multi-part investigation, Danger Zone.

Are non-athlete students unknowingly bankrolling massive college athletics programs?

In this episode of Following Leads: The Podcast, InvestigateTV national reporter Chris Nakamoto breaks down a nationwide investigation into the explosive financial reality of college sports.

Out of 109 public FBS universities analyzed, only 10 generate enough revenue to cover their own athletic costs. The rest pulled in over $2.1 billion in mandatory student fees and university general funds—meaning regular students taking out loans may end up paying off sports department deficits for decades.

From seven-figure NIL deals in high school and massive buyouts like Brian Kelly’s $54M payout to legislation pending in Congress, we discuss where the money goes, who actually pays for it, and what happens next.

In this episode of Following Leads, we sit down with Jessica Woolbright, LCSW, Executive Director of Saint Martha’s, a St. Louis organization supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. Together, we explore what abuse looks like behind closed doors, why leaving is statistically the most dangerous time, how abusers use isolation and children to exert control, and how friends, family, and communities can safely intervene and offer support.