Inside Edition for Friday, June 27, 2025

It's been 28 years since Lyle and Erik Menendez were in court - but today the brothers spoke directly to a judge from prison as they continue their efforts to be released. There was so much interest in the spectator seats inside the courtroom, a lottery was held to pick who could go inside. And President-elect Trump's already set a record for creating a cabinet filled with people more known for their television appearances than their policy achievements. And there may be one more. Former wrestling star Hulk Hogan says 'he' might also have a role. Plus, once upon a time, the conflict over the Thanksgiving dinner was who got the white meat. Now plenty of folks are wondering how to negotiate the political divide. And heartbreak for the family of a young woman who'd gone missing earlier this month. She'd last been seen about to change planes at LAX. Now her father, who'd gone to Los Angeles to search on his own -- has been found dead.  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

26 Nov 202422min

The father of three who tried to fake his death and start a new life with his girlfriend still won’t come home, though authorities are now in regular contact with him. He's still not saying where he is, but there may be some clues in the proof of life video he recently shot. And warning to players from the NFL and NBA. Watch what you post on social media, lock up your valuables, and upgrade your alarm systems. This, after a series of robberies of pro-athletes by what's believed to be a South American criminal gang. Among the victims, Travis Kelce. And detectives say they've just recovered his stolen watch. Plus, you've got to hand it to the fans and players at last night's Browns/Steelers game. A surprise snowstorm hit mid game, making it hard to see and leaving everyone with the feeling they were trapped in a snow globe. And one week from today is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But with Thanksgiving so late in the month, the big sales are starting early. They're calling it "black-vember". 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 202422min

Interest in the Menendez brothers continues, thanks to the hit Netflix series. And there's a new twist… Does married Lyle Menendez have a girlfriend? And, earlier this week we aired our exclusive interview with Jay Leno who was walking to a restaurant when he says he fell and was badly bruised. Instead of going to the hospital - he went for lunch - chicken parm to be exact. We spoke with the Manager of the restaurant. Plus, the mounting questions about Matt Gaetz alledged sexual misconduct - including accusations he had sex with a minor - today formally took its toll. Gaetz officially withdrew his name from consideration as attorney general. It was clear the former Florida congressman could 'not' get the votes needed for confirmation. Gaetz denies any wrongdoing. And the Country Music Awards were handed out last night and the moment that still has people talking is Carrie Underwood's surprise performance. 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 202420min

30 years after she was convicted for drowning her little boys in her car, Susan Smith is asking a South Carolina parole board to free her from prison. Three decades ago at her press conference seen round the world, Smith cried crocodile tears, now people are again accusing her of faking her emotions. And when athletes make a touchdown or score a goal, they often do a little celebratory move. But lately those post score celebrations look an awful lot like that quirky dance President-elect Trump does. Now the NFL is officially weighing in - saying they've got no problem with it.  Plus, funeral services were held outside of London today for singer Liam Payne. It was a private service, attended by friends and family, his One Direction bandmates - and Simon Cowell, who formed the band nearly fifteen years ago. He was in tears.  And no one likes getting traffic tickets, but most people just pay the fine and try to do better next time. Not this guy. He set fire to a house that he thought belonged to the trooper who pulled him over. Turns out it was the trooper's father's house. 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 202422min

What happened to Jay Leno? He showed up for a comedy show last night with his face badly bruised, a patch on his eye, and his hand bandaged up. In an exclusive interview with Inside Edition, Leno says he fell down a hill outside his hotel. It's just the latest in a series of accidents for the former Tonight show host - but his sense of humor remains intact. And Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, continues to deny allegations of sexual misconduct. A lawyer representing two young accusers says Gaetz flew them to New York, paid them for sex, and took them to see Pretty Woman on Broadway. Gaetz denies the allegations saying it’s all part of a smear campaign. Plus, yesterday it was revealed the usually anti-trump hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski sent an olive branch to the President-elect asking for a meeting. The meeting happened, and now the married duo is being attacked from both sides. And there was a scary moment before last night's Monday night football game as a piece of the roof came crashing down. 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 Nov 202422min

It was the story that made hearts stop across the country. A pilot flying in a small plane with his wife, suffers what's believed to be a heart attack, mid-flight, leaving her all alone to take over the controls and land the plane! Now she’s speaking out for the first time about what happened in the cockpit. And it was a wild weekend for President Trump attending a UFC fight with his new first buds including his pick for health czar Robert Kennedy Jr. Kennedy says one of his goals is to get America eating healthier, but that's clearly not going to start on Trump Force One! Plus, we've told you how former Fox TV host Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, has denied sexually assaulting a woman in 2017. Now he's claiming it was all a shakedown to blackmail him. And a mom is being attacked online, accused of boarding a plane with head lice, but she says she didn't know what was causing her itching.   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

19 Nov 202422min

They are two of the most controversial picks as Donald Trump puts together his new cabinet. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Fox TV host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. We now know both men have allegations of sexual misconduct in their past, which they have denied. So, will they get enough votes for confirmation?  And last night the President-elect held a blow-out, black-tie party at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Among the guests, Robert Kennedy Jr. and his wife actress Cheryl Hines. Trump naming Kennedy as his health czar is getting big reaction - both pro and con. Plus, it became a political issue on the campaign trail - Donald Trump talking about 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley who was brutally murdered by an undocumented migrant while out on a run. Today the trial got underway with testimony from Laken's three roommates who relived the horror of that day. The suspect has pled not guilty and during his opening statements, the suspect's lawyer said the case is based on only circumstantial evidence. And a mother of a 10-year-old boy couldn't believe it when cops showed up at her door, put her under arrest, and in cuffs. But she says she was really shocked when they told her what she was being charged with... and you may be too.  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 Nov 202422min

After Donald Trump met with President Biden yesterday in the Oval Office he returned to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach where he led a sing along of “God Bless America” with his new right-hand man - Elon Musk. And the other day we told you about the father of three who cops say left his family behind and fled overseas to start a new life with another woman. Video has now surfaced of a man resembling the dad talking about being unhappy in his marriage and wanting to leave the country. So, is it him? Plus, police officers are used to dealing with all kinds of challenges, but this one nearly cost an elderly couple their lives. A house was engulfed in flames and the fire department wasn’t there yet. But when cops burst in to save the couple, they had to battle smoke and flames - and a lot of junk! And it's one of the wildest alleged insurance scams we've ever heard. The owner of the car says it was a bear that scratched up the interior, but authorities say it wasn't a bear at all. It was him dressed up in a bear suit. Now, four suspects are charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy. 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 Nov 202420min