Inside Edition for Monday, December 16, 2024

Labor Day weekend is almost here and it's going to be a doozy when it comes to travel, predictions are this will be the busiest Labor Day in history with packed airports and gridlock on the highways. However, there's also the Covid factor which could throw a wrench into your plans. And former President Trump is trying to catch up with Kamala Harris' fundraising blitz and he's hoping this will help. He's just released a new set of digital trading cards showing him dancing and wearing a superhero suit…and he's even made an infomercial to pitch them! Plus, it was a story that touched hearts across the nation. In 2015, a judge recognizes a defendant charged with burglary and grand theft as old classmate and gives him a pep talk to turn his life around. But now, almost a decade later, he's in trouble with the law again. Yes, he ended up in front of the same judge. And it's a car fire that left a child's car seat seriously burned, and you'll be surprised to hear what fire officials say caused the blaze. They say it was a children's book that uses a small battery to play audio that may have overheated. Now, as Ann Mercogliano reports, the parents have a warning. 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

29 Aug 202422min

There continues to be shock over the news that singer Mariah Carey lost both her mother and sister on the very same day. How could this happen? Did the mom die of a broken heart like Debbie Reynolds right after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher? Jim Moret goes looking for answers. And trucks are driving through neighborhoods spraying large amounts of insecticides with residents being told to stay inside. It's all to combat the outbreak of the mosquito born West Nile virus, which has even struck the nation's most famous doctor, Anthony Fauci. What's it like to have West Nile? Les Trent spoke with someone who knows first-hand. Plus, there's a new political divide, but it has nothing to do with policy. It's over an opinion piece in the Washington Post labeling Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, as a modern day sex symbol. As Ann Mercogliano reports, conservatives tend to disagree. And what a homecoming it was for a teen who lost her arm and leg in a shark attack. After spending months in the hospital Lulu Gibbons returned to her town where people lined the streets with signs reading “Lulu strong.” Alison Hall has the details. 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

28 Aug 202423min

They were three friends taking in the great outdoors at a popular tourist spot - then disaster. The woman in the group jumped into what looked like a safe pool of water, but was swept away by a whirlpool. Then her two friends jumped in to rescue her and they also lost their lives. Jim Moret spoke with one of the devastated families. More than 50,000 people packed into Chicago's United Center for the Democratic National Convention...but the delegates may have shared more than just their excitement over Kamala Harris. Word is some of them went home with Covid. Now as Ann Mercogliano reports, the convention could be turning into a superspreader. NASA says the earliest the two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station will come home is February 2025! So what's it like for their families who are counting down the days until they come home? Les Trent spoke with the daughter of one of the astronauts to see how she's coping with her dad being way up in space. Appreciate what you have because you can lose it in a second. That's the message from the host of the MTV show Catfish who broke his neck in a near fatal bike crash. He spoke with Alison Hall. 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

27 Aug 202423min

The celebrations at the Democratic National Convention didn't end with Kamala Harris' big speech and the balloon drop, we're now learning Harris and second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, headed to a late night private party celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. And today it became official - Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. is dropping out of the race and endorsing Donald Trump. While Trump calls it an honor, word is Kennedy's wife, Curb Your Enthusiasm star Cheryl Hines is not as excited. Plus, he was walking his dog when he unknowingly stumbled upon a vehicle being burglarized. Then one of the suspects, armed with a gun, fired 14 shots in his direction. The fact he dodged every one of them has won him a new nickname - Superman! He spoke with Jim Moret. And a guy from Alaska was attacked by a 1,000 pound bear! While in the fight of his life he managed to shoot and kill the bear. However, there was also a misfire and a bullet went right through his leg.   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

24 Aug 202422min

People are still talking about Oprah Winfrey’s surprise appearance. When she brought up J.D. Vance calling Harris and other politicians childless cat ladies the camera cut away to a woman in the audience. Is she really a childless cat lady? Ann Mercogliano spoke with her to find out. And an 80-year-old neighborhood dog walker was killed when a man tried to steal her car. As Les Trent reports, police say the suspect is an eight time convicted felon who is now being held behind bars. Plus, for more than four decades he was a reporter in Las Vegas covering mobsters and public officials. Then he was murdered - stabbed outside his home. The suspect arrested for the killing turned out to be a former elected official who was the subject of the journalist's reporting. Now he's taking the stand saying he's not a murderer. And who knew the Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce would make it here to the DNC. Well it did, courtesy of actress Mindy Kaling who gave a shout out to Ben.   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

23 Aug 202420min

Last night was Obama night as both Michelle and the former president, Barack, gave keynotes. However, it was Mr. Obama's zinger about crowd size that stole the show. And former President Trump's been busy on the campaign trail, and today he held his first outdoor rally since that assassination attempt last month. The Secret Service is insisting on some big changes to the way the rally is set up - including bulletproof glass. Plus, the news “Bennifer” is no more wasn't exactly a shock - there's been signs of trouble for months. People magazine reports Jennifer Lopez wanted to work things out, but Ben Affleck did not. Jim Moret says that's why there's speculation Jennifer picked a specific date to file the divorce papers - the couple's second wedding anniversary! And it's one of the most puzzling crimes in American history - the still unsolved murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey. Now, there's uproar over the reboot of Dance Moms after one of the young dancers was assigned a performance dressed as JonBenét. And what's shocking is the dance ends with the girl reenacting being strangled.  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 Aug 202422min

You had to stay up really late to watch President Biden's emotional farewell to America speech. It was supposed to happen during primetime but he didn't end up hitting the stage until after 11:30 ET and spoke past midnight. That's raising questions about why organizers didn't keep things on schedule. Ann Mercogliano has more from the arena floor. And President Biden had the support of his family while delivering his speech, including his son Hunter who watched from backstage. Someone else who watched from her home more than 500 miles away, was the mother of Hunter's five-year-old daughter. In an exclusive interview she gave us her take on the convention. Plus, here's a question hanging over the DNC - will Taylor Swift show up to endorse Kamala Harris. The singer is wrapping up the European leg of her tour in London tonight, leaving her schedule wide open - and that has Swifties buzzing. And would you eat fruit you randomly saw on the street? Well, Clueless star Alicia Silverstone was well, clueless that something she nibbled while on a walk may have been poisonous.  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 Aug 202423min

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