Inside Edition for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

It's day one and the big moment tonight is expected to be when President Joe Biden passes the torch to Kamala Harris. While massive security efforts are keeping things under control inside the arena - there was already some chaos outside. And cops say he's a double offender - allegedly grabbing two girls, ages 15 and seven, and trying to force them into his car in kidnappings just an hour apart. It could have been much worse if not for a brave aunt who says she went into warrior mode. Plus, it's the interview from Blake Lively's past that is coming back to haunt her. Some are saying that she was very difficult during an interview years ago, the reporter says she almost changed careers! Now, Lisa Guerrero is speaking with that reporter at the receiving end of the actress now being called a “mean girl.” And legendary TV host Phil Donahue has died at 88. He was surrounded by family including his longtime wife, actress Marlo Thomas. Donahue was a trailblazer who changed the face of daytime talk shows to include audience participation.   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

20 Aug 202423min

The indictment of two doctors and three other suspects in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry has exposed what prosecutors are calling an underground drug ring in Los Angeles, and a lot of attention is focused on the woman prosecutors say is known as the "Queen of Ketamine," and her lavish lifestyle. And in the wake of the assassination attempt on his life, Donald Trump has expressed a desire to return to outdoor rallies. Now the Secret Service has announced new security measures, including surrounding the former president with bullet-proof glass...similar to what President Biden has been using. Plus, a grieving widow whose husband was shot to death in a neighborhood dispute was in process of making her victim's impact statement when the convicted killer made an outburst in court that brought the proceedings to a standstill. Les Trent spoke to the widow today. And they knew the baby was on the way but they didn't expect the delivery to happen so suddenly. Ann Mercogliano explains 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

17 Aug 202422min

There's been a major break in the investigation of actor Mathew Perry's tragic death last October, following months of investigation into how the Friends star obtained a fatal dose of drugs. Search warrants were executed across Southern California and five suspects, including two doctors, and a woman prosecutors say is known as the "Ketamine queen of Los Angeles" have been arrested. And the Great Dane is one of the largest dog breeds out there, they’re generally considered gentle giants that are playful and affectionate. However, it came as a shock after a pack of as many as 24 Great Danes went on the attack and mauled a woman to death. Now her neighbors say it's a death that could have been avoided. Plus, She's America’s newest hero - and she's only eight-years-old! The girl was visiting her father's store when a would be robber came in with a handgun. However, the little girl was armed herself - with a baseball bat. And as Ann Mercogliano reports, she came out swinging. And it was shocking video that went viral, a white college student launching into a vile racist rant against another student during which she used the n-word more than 200 times. Now there's a resolution in the case...and an apology. The question is, will the student who was the target of the attack accept it? 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 Aug 202421min

A 12-year-old boy flagged down a police car with a serious emergency. His mother suffered a seizure behind the wheel and drove into a pond ending up trapped inside. And a group of kids comes running home after they say a stranger tried to lure one of them into his SUV. Thankfully, their mom was there and the suspected bad guy took off. Lisa Guerrero has the details.  Plus, people in big cities are used to late night honking - but this is ridiculous. A parking lot packed with cars honking - keeping residents in a San Francisco neighborhood up all night long, so what was going on? Turns out it was a parking lot of malfunctioning self-driving cars. And for more than a decade he's starred on MTV’s Catfish - exposing online romance scams. Now he's ended up hospitalized with a broken neck. So what 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

14 Aug 202422min

There were some major technical glitches during former President Trump's interview with Elon Musk led to a 40 minute delay, but when it finally started many were surprised by Trump's voice…pointing out it sounded like he had a lisp, now people are wondering what was up. And if you wear those big chunky headphones when out in public, these ladies have a serious warning. They were all wearing big headphones when they say bad guys snuck up behind them and ripped them right off their heads. As Alison Hall reports, the victims are going on social media to warn women everywhere about the danger.  Plus, it's been 22 years since Scott Peterson murdered his wife Lacy who was eight months pregnant with their son. Now he's breaking his silence from prison in his first interview in two decades saying he did not kill his wife. As Jim Moret reports, there's a major resurgence in the case with two new docu-series and a People magazine cover story. And if you are hiring a babysitter you can only hope she's as quick thinking as this 15-year-old. When a fire broke out - within seconds she rounded up the kids and rushed them to safety. She spoke with Jim Moret. 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

13 Aug 202423min

Inside Edition reports on the controversy over what happened at a hair salon near a Kamala Harris event in Massachusetts. A Secret Service agent can be seen on surveillance video covering up the camera, then local EMS workers were spotted inside eating mints from the salon and reportedly using the bathroom. However, the question is - did someone break in?  And it's a high-speed car chase in Los Angeles – however, what made this one stand out is the fact the man behind the wheel has been wanted for a horrible crime committed more than three decades ago. Until now he has been known as the “Boston strip mall rapist.” Now as Les Trent reports the suspect is in custody.  Plus, since announcing her cancer diagnosis Princess Kate hasn't made many personal appearances...now she's appearing with her husband Prince William to send a special message to the Olympic athletes. And what do you buy yourself after becoming the greatest gymnast in Olympic history? Well, If you're Simone Biles, it’s the most expensive handbag in the world. That's why a Tik Toker was super-excited when she found one in a thrift store...but things are not always as they seem.   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

12 Aug 202423min

It was supposed to be an unforgettable vacation for a family from Colorado - diving in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. Then horror as the 15-year-old daughter is attacked by a shark losing a leg. And last time we told you about the fastest man in the world possibly losing out on another gold at the Olympics due to coming down with Covid. Today there's controversy - should he have been allowed to compete with a positive test result, and were his fellow athletes at risk?   Plus, at the CrossFit games outside Dallas an athlete going for the title of fittest man on earth drowns. However, along with sadness, there's anger over why the lifeguards nearby didn't see him struggling in the water. And today there’s a major development in the foiled terror plot that led to the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. 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

9 Aug 202422min

We're learning new chilling details about the foiled terror plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria. The two teenaged suspects had reportedly planned to kill as many Swifties as possible. We spoke with a number of Americans who traveled to Vienna only to see the shows canceled amidst serious security concerns. And after effects of Hurricane Debby are bringing tornado warnings to Raleigh, North Carolina - so Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz were forced to cancel a rally today. Polls show the presidential race tightening, and behind-the-scenes former President Trump is said to be freaking out, and today he called an impromptu press conference. Plus, they are two college students who went to Mexico for vacation and ended up almost losing their lives. They say after they ordered water at their resort, they passed out - Jim Moret spoke with one of the teens in the hospital who believes she was drugged. And it's not only politics that's dividing the nation, there's also a big split when it comes to the alphabet song. Yes, it’s true, there's a new way to teach the ABC’s, but getting everyone onboard is definitely not as easy as ABC. 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

9 Aug 202421min