Inside Edition for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Tonight's the night as coast to coast the nation stops to watch the annual Christmas tree lighting in Rockefeller Center. However, this year there's some added tension surrounding the festivities - as pro-Palestine demonstrators are calling on supporters to disrupt the event. And talk about a nightmare before Christmas - a family brought what they thought was the perfect tree home…then found out it was infested with hundreds of praying mantises! They’re not alone - it’s not uncommon for trees to be covered with bugs. Les Trent has tips on how to leave them at the tree farm. Plus, there's a really good chance you or someone you know is under the weather this holiday season. With Covid, flu, and RSV numbers on the rise, hospitals are filling up and the images reminiscent of the early days of the pandemic. And it’s the most watched show ever on Netflix - now Squid Games is back...as a game show! We spoke with some of the contestants hoping to win the biggest prize in TV 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

30 Nov 202322min

It's a historic get together of all of our living First Ladies. The group came together today to say a final goodbye to one of their own - the late Rosalynn Carter. Also on hand was 99-year-old Jimmy Carter who, in hospice care, arrived in a wheelchair to honor his wife. And the White House just unveiled this year's Christmas decorations that celebrate children. That's why something that's not decking the halls is raising some eyebrows. Plus, the most glamorous movie stars hit the red carpet last night for the Gotham Awards - officially kicking off award show season. However, things didn't go as planned for Robert De Niro who claimed his speech was edited without his permission. And three months ago she lost her beloved pet when a flash flood took over a doggie day care killing 10 of the dogs inside. Now, in a terrible twist of fate…her new French bull dog was stolen right off her front porch. As Les Trent reports...she believes she was targeted. 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 Nov 202323min

The youngest American hostage being held by Hamas is back home…part of the first group of 58 hostages released from Gaza. Today came word of a two day extension in the cease fire bringing hope to other families that their loved ones will also be released. And despite the joyous reunions, the released hostages will need time to process what they've been through. A number of them, including four-year-old Abigail, are now orphans. Breaking such sad news to children too young to understand is a delicate challenge. We spoke with a number of top mental health experts about the tough road ahead. Plus, we've told you all about brazen smash-and-grab robberies - now there's a new crime spree “ram raiding.” When thieves use often stolen vehicles to ram into store windows gaining access to the pricey items inside. And a 15-year-old put the CPR she learned at school to good use after a toddler fell into a pool on Thanksgiving.  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 Nov 202323min

We've told how brazen crime has been across the country. Well, imagine getting an alert from your security camera that a group of bad guys was crawling commando style onto your property. It happened to a homeowner who is also a best-selling crime author. And lots of parents think their kids watch too much TV. But thanks to one show this kid watched - he was able to save a life. Plus, it's that time of year when bears go out looking for food before they hibernate...and that's led to some frightening encounters with humans. And yesterday America celebrated thanksgiving…and this young man has much for which to be grateful. After being horribly burned in a car crash, he received a face and hand transplant during a nearly 24 hour long operation. Now he's celebrating both a new chance at life…and a new love.   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

25 Nov 202322min

And San Francisco and Phoenix have allowed some driverless taxi's to expand their services. Critics say that's caused lots of problems, and with more than 600 reported incidents in San Francisco alone - as Jim Moret reports, some people have had it. Plus, they say one man's trash is another man's treasure. Only in this case, it's a woman who hit the jackpot. She was thrift shopping and snagged a gorgeous wedding gown for just $25 bucks. She's not engaged. But, Ann Mercogliano says she's over the moon at her incredible bargain. And the dog who escaped from a shelter and ended up at a nursing home and this holiday the residents are extra thankful for their four legged friend!  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 Nov 202322min

A scare as we head into the busy Thanksgiving weekend. The FBI is investigating a car explosion near Niagara Falls. The vehicle had just entered the U.S. from Canada and went up in flames while going through security checkpoints - killing two men. With ongoing tensions over the war in the Middle East right away people were asking - was this terrorism? And as millions of Americans prepare to gather together for Thanksgiving, there may be some uninvited guests at the table. Germs, flu, RSV, and Covid numbers are on the rise. Steven Fabian spoke with a doctor about how to stay healthy. Plus, another Thanksgiving warning...fires are more likely to start in the kitchen than any other room in the home. As we head into the busiest cooking day of the year...here are some reminders to keep you safe. And if you have a turkey emergency on Thanksgiving - who you gonna call? Butterball, of course!   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 Nov 202322min

Millions of Americans are already on the move for the Thanksgiving holiday. And while airports are always on guard, officials around the country are urging people to keep alert no matter where you are. As Steven Fabian reports, the war in the Middle East is only adding to the tension. And there's something new to add to the worry list - dinner time robberies. In some parts of the country, police are seeing an uptick in break-ins during supper time. Plus, Rex Heuermann the accused Gilgo Beach murderer has apparently been making friends while behind bars with a convicted serial killer. Rex Heuermann has pleaded not guilty. And you're going to need a super-sized table to bring these siblings together for Thanksgiving! 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 Nov 202321min

That's an emotional Taylor swift on stage in Brazil…for her first concert since the death of a fan, overcome by intense heat. The performance comes after one show was cancelled for safety reasons…and as Ann Mercogliano reports, although Taylor said she couldn't talk about the loss, it appears she was able to sing about it. And he had just survived a serious car crash...then was later tased by cops! They say he was being uncooperative - he says he didn’t do anything wrong and was disorientated from the accident. Plus, President Biden pardoned two turkeys at the White House as we approach Thanksgiving. The event was held on the president's 81st birthday and the milestone is reviving the debate: how old is too old to run the country? And if you're among the tens of millions of Americans heading somewhere for Thanksgiving – you’re probably already steeling yourself for the challenges of travel. But Steven Fabian has some tips you may not know about!   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 Nov 202320min