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Hollywood Continues to Crack: Paramount May Be the Final Departure l Alexis Minute

Hollywood’s slow breakup continues. Paramount — the last major movie studio still based in Hollywood proper — is now considering leaving California as the entertainment industry keeps shifting away from its historic center.The immediate Paramount dispute involves its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, but the bigger story goes far beyond one merger battle.

Los Angeles has lost productions, entertainment jobs and support businesses, while competing states and countries continue pulling film and television work a...

How Did Amazon Become This? From Online Bookstore to Shopping Beast l Alexis Investigates

Amazon started as an online bookstore. Now it is a marketplace, advertising platform, fulfillment network, delivery system and launchpad for millions of sellers and brands.

Alexis looks at how Amazon changed shopping, why so many mystery brands exist, how private-label and copycat products became part of the ecosystem, why search results are not always as neutral as they look, and what shoppers should actually watch for before they click Buy Now.




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25 Years After 9/11: What Changed, What Made Us Safer, and What It Cost l Alexis Investigates

Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, America is still living inside the world that day created.In this episode of Alexis Investigates, we remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed, the families whose lives were permanently changed, and the first responders who ran toward unimaginable danger.

Then we look at what came next.Airport security. The TSA. The Department of Homeland Security. The Patriot Act. Surveillance. Intelligence reform. Wars abroad. New precautions at home. A culture increasingly trained to respond to...

Did American Medicine Turn Into a Medication Business? l Alexis Investigates

Americans take a lot of prescription medication—and many of those drugs save lives. But when did medication become the default answer for so many health problems?

Alexis looks at long-term prescriptions, antidepressants, blood pressure and cholesterol drugs, sleep medications, polypharmacy in older adults, prescribing cascades, pharmaceutical incentives, and the question we may not ask often enough: Does every medication on the list still need to be there? 

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They Checked Fort Knox. What Does Any of It Mean? | Alexis Investigates

America has billions in gold locked inside Fort Knox—but the dollar hasn’t been backed by gold in decades. Alexis follows how American money evolved, what gives the dollar value today, and why the U.S. is still holding onto all that gold. 

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The Climate Change Industry — And What the Earth Has to Say About It | Alexis Investigates

Climate change is science—but it’s also become politics, business, marketing, and a massive industry. Alexis looks beyond the headlines to understand how Earth naturally changes, what humans have actually changed, and why knowing the difference matters. 

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Why Is Miranda in Miranda Rights? | Alexis Minute 

We’ve all heard “You have the right to remain silent…” But who exactly is Miranda?

Alexis looks at the real person and Supreme Court case behind one of America’s most famous legal phrases — plus a few other familiar names hiding real stories. 

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Alexis Investigates - Can Someone Who Is “Criminally Insane” Know Right From Wrong? | The Lindsay Clancy Trial 

The Lindsay Clancy trial has raised a difficult question: can someone experiencing psychosis know right from wrong and still lack criminal responsibility?

Alexis breaks down what legal insanity actually means, why planning doesn’t necessarily settle the question, and what a jury must consider when mental state becomes part of a criminal case. 

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ALEXIS INVESTIGATES: America at 250 years - What Happened? 

America just turned 250. From the founding and Civil War to industrialization, the Cold War, capitalism, communism, technology and the political fractures of 2026—Alexis follows the major shifts that shaped America and asks the question that matters now: What kind of country are we becoming? 

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Alexis Investigates: Why Do Cases Go to a Grand Jury — And Why It May Not Mean What You Think

What does it really mean when a case goes to a grand jury? Alexis explains how grand juries work, why prosecutors use them, what an indictment actually means, and why “going to a grand jury” does not automatically mean a crime occurred or charges are coming.

We also look at real cases, including Nolan Wells.

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Alexis Investigates: Why Is Everyone “Maxxing”? The Strange New Trends Taking Over 2026

Looksmaxxing. Sleepmaxxing. Fibermaxxing. Solomaxxing. Nonnamaxxing. Apparently in 2026, we're maxxing just about everything. But where did this trend come from—and when did ordinary self-improvement turn into something we feel pressured to do?

In this episode of Alexis Investigates, Alexis Knight looks at the surprising gaming origins of “maxxing,” how looksmaxxing took hold among young men, how social media turned it into an entire landscape of optimization trends, and what happens when a fun trend becomes something much more powerful: algorithm pressure.

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Alexis Minute l Why Do We "Knock on Wood"?

Why do we knock on wood after saying something we hope we haven't just jinxed? Where did this strange little superstition come from—and why are we still doing it?

Alexis Knight investigates the possible origins of “knock on wood,” why the British say “touch wood,” and why even people who don't believe in superstition still find themselves reaching for the nearest table. A curious question. A quick investigation. Welcome to Alexis Minute.

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Alexis Investigates - When Did We Start Taking Misinformation as Fact? Inside the Nolan Wells Case

When a major story breaks, the facts don't travel alone.Within hours, one real event can explode into a cloud of headlines, theories, reaction videos, podcasts, accusations and opinions—many delivered with so much confidence that they begin to sound like established facts.In this episode of Alexis Investigates, Alexis Knight examines how that happens using the ongoing Nolan Wells case as a real-time example.

How does an unanswered question become a theory? How does a theory become som...

Alexis Investigates: The Future of Technology - Where Does Technology Go From Here?

Technology is changing faster than most of us can keep up with, but AI is only part of the story. Smartphones are becoming personal assistants, satellites are changing how we stay connected, cars are turning into software platforms, homes are becoming more automated, and wearable technology could change the way we monitor our health.

In this episode of Alexis Investigates, Alexis Knight looks beyond the headlines to explore where everyday technology is actually heading. What happens to apps? Could...

Alexis Minute l Why Do Americans Drive on the Right While the British Drive on the Left?

Have you ever wondered why Americans drive on the right side of the road while the British drive on the left? If our earliest settlers came from Britain, how did the United States end up doing the exact opposite?

In this Alexis Minute, Alexis Knight uncovers the surprising history behind one of the world's most common questions. The answer has nothing to do with cars—and everything to do with horses, freight wagons, medieval traditions, an...

Alexis Investigates - The Real Life of an Influencer: What You Don't See Behind the Screen

Influencers are everywhere. They recommend products, shape trends, and reach millions of people every day—but what does their life actually look like behind the camera?

In this episode of Alexis Investigates, we take a fact-based look at the creator economy. How do influencers really make money? How do sponsorships work? Why do some creators with smaller audiences earn more than those with millions of followers? And just how much work goes into building an online brand?

Alexis Monday - The Real Life of an Influencer: What You Don't See Behind the Screen

Influencers are everywhere. They recommend products, shape trends, and reach millions of people every day—but what does their life actually look like behind the camera?

In this episode of Alexis Investigates, we take a fact-based look at the creator economy. How do influencers really make money? How do sponsorships work? Why do some creators with smaller audiences earn more than those with millions of followers? And just how much work goes into building an online brand?

Alexis Investigates - Why Does Our Calendar Look Like It Does? The Strange History Behind Every Date

We all use a calendar every single day, but almost nobody stops to ask where it came from. Why are there twelve months? Why is February so different from every other month? Why do September, October, November, and December still carry names that mean seven, eight, nine, and ten even though they're the ninth through twelfth months? And who decided we should have weekends?

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Alexis Minute l Why Does Time Speed Up as We Get Older?

Does it feel like every year goes by faster than the last? You're not imagining it. In this quick Alexis Answer, we'll explore why time seems to speed up as we get older, what your brain has to do with it, and one simple way you may be able to make life feel fuller again.

Welcome to Alexis Answers—your quick question, clearly answered.


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Alexis Investigates - Who Owns What You Buy? The Truth Behind America's Biggest Brands

Have you ever stood in the grocery store thinking you were choosing between dozens of different companies?You probably were...and you probably weren't.In this episode of Alexis Investigates, we're pulling back the curtain on who really owns many of the brands we buy every day.

From grocery stores and beer to household products, retail, and health & wellness, you'll discover how a surprisingly small number of companies shape much of the marketplace around us.And stay with m...

Alexis Investigates Monday - Who Really Owns the Brands You Buy? - Behind the Curtain

You walk into the grocery store and see hundreds of different brands competing for your attention.

Different logos. Different commercials. Different reputations.

But how many of those brands are actually owned by completely different companies?

In this episode of Alexis Investigates, we're pulling back the curtain on corporate ownership in America.

We'll explore how mergers and acquisitions have reshaped the marketplace, why companies keep familiar brand names after they're purchased, how parent companies...

Alexis Investigates - What Is Up With AI? | ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini vs. Grok

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we search, work, learn, and make decisions—but what is actually happening behind the scenes?

Tomorrow on Alexis Investigates, we're comparing ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok to see why they give different answers, what each one does well, where they fall short, and what you need to know before trusting AI.

Join us as we separate the hype from the reality and answer one simple question: What is up with AI...