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What is Following Leads: The Podcast?
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points Further details about the podcast, including the types of stories it will cover, are available from Gray Media, the podcast's producer, and local news source WSMV 4 News. A new weekly video podcast is available, hosted by Laura Hettiger.
A new weekly video podcast is available, hosted by Laura Hettiger. The podcast, called Following Leads, explores stories that are currently in the public eye. It delves into various topics, including missing-person cases and major investigations.
The podcast aims to go beyond the headlines and examine the human experiences at the center of each story. It features interviews, analysis, and storytelling to uncover connections between crime, justice, and community.
Further details about the podcast, including the types of stories it will cover, are available from Gray Media, the podcast's producer, and local news source WSMV 4 News.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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