Inside Edition for Tuesday, February 16, 2021

He's the only surviving son of Alex Murdaugh…but could he also be his dad's best hope for staying out of prison. Buster Murdaugh took the witness stand today, talking about those heartbreaking moments after he learned his brother and mother had been murdered. Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty. And, CNN's Don Lemon was still off the air today - following those sexists comments he made last week about women in their prime. The network says he's spending the day undergoing sensitivity training and tomorrow will be back at the news desk. Plus, we now know the identity of the elderly woman in Florida who was attacked and killed by an 11 foot alligator while out walking her dog. The information comes as residents who live nearby are being warned to stay away from the water while out with their pets. And, it was a scary situation for the parents of this toddler. They accidentally locked themselves out of their apartment with their son inside. They couldn't find a locksmith, no one at the building was around...so they called 911. The deputies told them this wasn't an emergency. Les Trent tells us what happened next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Feb 202322min

It was a stunning scene, President Biden with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy together in an active warzone, with air raid sirens sounding as they walked about. Biden's surprise visit comes just days before the first anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine - and no one knew he was going until he arrived in Kyiv. Les Trent with more on how they pulled off the trip which was shrouded in secrecy. And it looked like a scene from Fast and Furious in downtown Austin…where for five hours several cars were engaged in street racing and doing donuts. Police were outnumbered and forced to retreat, but not before at least one officer was wounded and several cop cars were damaged. Plus, there were deadly crashes involving Teslas over the weekend on both coasts. In California, the driver of a Tesla died after crashing into a firetruck. While in Long Island, New York, four people were killed in an apparent head-on crash involving a Tesla. In both incidents, investigators are trying to determine if the autopilot feature was on. The deaths come as an increasing number of people, who appear to be snoozing behind the Tesla wheel, are caught on camera. Tesla's instruction manual states that before enabling autopilot you must agree to keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times and to always maintain control and responsibility for your car. And a star is born in the NBA, and his name is Mac. Mac McClung crushed it in this weekend’s NBA Slam Dunk contest. But to be in the contest…you have to be in the NBA. And for Mac, that literally just happened.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Feb 202323min

President Biden says those three objects shot down in the wake of that Chinese spy balloon, were not surveillance devices…and we may now know what one of them was. A group of hobbyists says a balloon they launched and were tracking disappeared in about the same place and time. If that’s the case, as Steven Fabian reports, the government may have used an F-22 to take down a $12 balloon. And yesterday we introduced you to the woman who fought off an attacker because she was in such terrific shape. Now she's inspiring women across the country to learn how to fight back. Plus, it's been called the cruelest disease you've never heard of...but now that Bruce Willis has gone public with his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia or FTD, a lot of people now know about it. Jim Moret spoke with a man also living with the brain disorder who has a message for Bruce Willis. And is the water safe to drink? That's the key thing residents near the site of that derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border say they want to know. The governor of Ohio says their tests say it is...but as Les Trent reports, disgusting things are being spotted in the local creek. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Feb 202322min

She was working out in the gym in her building when a man knocked on the door. She let him in, then he attacked her, but he messed with the wrong woman. She's in such great shape she was able to fight him for so long, he gave up...and she escaped. And Ryan Seacrest will get to sleep in a bit longer soon. He announced today that he's stepping away from his role as cohost on Live with Kelly and Ryan. His successor will be someone Kelly Ripa is very close to. Plus, At 80, Joe Biden is the oldest president to serve in office…and today he had his annual physical with the White House saying they will make the results public. Meantime, newly declared presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is clearly making age an issue in the campaign. And we've learned more about how Maggie Murdaugh died…and it was torture. In a graphic courtroom demonstration, a crime scene expert described how first she witnessed the death of her son, then she was wounded several times before the fatal shot was delivered. Alex Murdaugh has pled not guilty. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Feb 202320min

When Raquel Welch put on a fur bikini for a dinosaur flick, she thought she’d get a pay check and move on. Instead, it made her an overnight sex symbol, a title that stayed with her throughout her career. Now she has passed away at 82…the news was unexpected since there had been no word of her being in failing health. And a candlelight vigil was held last night as mourners gathered to remember those lost in the campus shooting at Michigan State University. Across the country people are on edge, as this was the 71st mass shooting so far this year. Plus, CPR saves lives. However, when it’s a baby that needs resuscitation, the technique is different. As Ann Mercogliano reports, it made all the difference when police were called to save an infant who'd stopped breathing. And nearly two weeks after a freight train derailed spilling gallons of toxic chemicals in a small town in Ohio, residents are being allowed to return to their homes. But they are understandably worried.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Feb 202322min

Confusion and anger in Lansing, Michigan today where people are trying to make sense of the deadly shooting at Michigan State University. Three students were killed and five severely wounded when a gunman opened fire. As Steven Fabian reports, the student body was put on lockdown with an emergency text to run hide and fight. And it's been a mystery for more than three months - who won the biggest Powerball jackpot in history? Well, now we have the answer to the two billion dollar question. Plus, it's a key question in the murders of four University of Idaho students. Why did a surviving roommate never call 911? There may now be an explanation. And it's Valentine's Day and our Mary Calvi has a new book giving us a glimpse into a little known love story from our nation's history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Feb 202323min

The game was a close one, the commercials sparked plenty of commentary, and Rihanna did not disappoint. That pretty much sums up Superbowl LVII, which was a nailbiter right up until the final moments when Kansas City won thanks to a field goal in the last ten seconds of the game. Megan Alexander has all the action, including controversy over why so many players were slipping and sliding all over the field. And we didn't know for sure until after her performance, but Rihanna became the first pregnant performer to do a Super Bowl Halftime Show. Our cameras captured all the precautions in place to keep her safe. Plus, this ad was voted the top commercial of the Super Bowl - and if the Farmer's Dog spot inspired you to go cuddle your dog, well, you weren't alone. Ann Mercogliano has the details about the little company that blew away the much bigger competition. And what are you supposed to do if the accelerator on your car gets stuck? The first thing, they say, is stay calm - not easy to do if you're barreling down the road at 110 miles an hour. However, this driver did just that – and he spoke with Les Trent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Feb 202323min

Weeks after a California attorney was found dead at a Mexican resort, his widow is saying it was no accident. The couple were celebrating their first anniversary...and now the wife is saying hours before he was found dead outside their hotel room, they were extorted by Mexican police. And a 14-year-old girl took her own life the day after video was posted online of her being savagely beaten by bullies at school. Now her devastated father is speaking with Steven Fabian. Plus, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who caused a scene at the State of the Union address, has made no secret of the fact she'd love to be Donald Trump's running mate in 2024. Find out what one former aide to Mr. Trump's last VP says will be the deciding criteria. And Valentine’s Day is Tuesday...so we've got gift dos and don’ts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Feb 202322min