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Following Leads: Learn more about Gray Media’s newest podcast
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Wade Smith , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The podcast, called Following Leads, explores stories that are currently in the public eye. 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.
Further details about the podcast can be found through Gray Media. The podcast is described as going beyond the headlines to examine the human experiences at the center of each story.
More information about Following Leads is available from the source, including the types of stories it will cover and its approach to storytelling.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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