Inside Edition for Monday, July 14, 2025

We begin today with a nail-biting video of first responders desperately trying to save a toddler who fell into a drainpipe. The 14-month-old boy had been playing outside when he fell into a 12-inch-wide pipe and got trapped. The challenge was he's too young to follow instructions from rescuers. Megan Alexander spoke with his very relieved mom. And, there's still big reaction to Donald Trump telling a convention of black journalists that his rival Kamala Harris had only recently quote "turned black." Today the former president is doubling down saying he crushed it, while others say it was a crushing blow to his campaign. Plus, the families of Americans who were being held in Russia are crying tears of joy today over the news their loved ones were coming home. Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich are among those released in the biggest prisoner exchange with Russia since the cold war. But many are wondering: what happened to the ballerina from Los Angeles who is being detained in Russia on what Russia claims is suspicion of treason? Her worried boyfriend is speaking out. And, there's a new sensation at the Olympics and she isn't one of the athletes. It's an adorable superfan whose jaw dropping reaction to team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky winning the gold is well.... gold! 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

2 Aug 202421min

It's the day after for America’s new “golden girls” after Simone Biles and the women's gymnastics team trounced more than a half-dozen other countries to bring home the gold. Simone is now the most decorated American Olympic gymnast in history. Right after the big win she threw some shade on a fellow gymnast who questioned team USA's work ethic. And Donald Trump appeared at the National Association of Black Journalists today. And saying things were contentious would be an understatement. The former president kicked things off saying his introduction was rude, disgraceful, and horrible. Plus, while recovering from hip replacement surgery 70-year-old TV legend, Kathie Lee Gifford, fell - fracturing her pelvis in two places. Falling can be catastrophic, especially for those at Gifford’s age. Ann Mercogliano has tips on how to take a fall without breaking anything. And a man fighting with a group of teens tubing on a river pulls a knife killing a 17-year-old. He claimed it was self-defense, but was found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide. Today, the judge handed down his sentence. 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

1 Aug 202422min

You'd think if your uncle was running for president you'd be voting for him. However, Donald Trump's nephew says he's voting for Kamala Harris. Fred Trump III is making some very incendiary claims. He says while every family has a crazy uncle - his uncle is quote "atomic crazy." The Trump campaign says his stories are false and have been thoroughly debunked. And he's the now former police officer charged with murder after shooting a woman in her kitchen. Now we're hearing audio of Sean Grayson being berated by his bosses when he worked at a previous Illinois police department. On the bombshell tapes, a chief deputy is heard telling Grayson he is a liar who shouldn't even be wearing a uniform. Ann Mercogliano has our report, and we warn you the video is hard to watch. Sean Grayson has pleaded not guilty in connection with the shooting of the woman in the kitchen. Plus, last time we told you about the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of three members of the Grammy nominated gospel group The Nelons. Today we're learning that just months before their deaths the family appeared on Family Feud, and even broke into song. And the Julia Louis-Dreyfus HBO series Veep is enjoying a resurgence given its uncanny similarities with the rise of Kamala Harris to the top of the presidential ticket. Now we're speaking with one of the show's stars about life imitating art. 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

31 Juli 202423min

They are one of the most popular gospel singing groups in America...now three of the four Grammy nominated singers have perished in a plane crash in Wyoming. The Nelons were on their way to perform on a cruise, and right before boarding they posted what would be their last video on the tarmac. And imagine going scuba diving and the boat that was supposed to take you back to shore is nowhere to be seen. Just the idea of it is terrifying, but it happened to a couple who were swept away by a current and ended up bobbing in the water for 39 hours. As Les Trent reports, they are crediting the Coast Guard for saving their lives. Plus, the opening ceremony at the Olympics is causing a bit of a controversy. It's all over the moment that conjured up comparisons with the Last Supper, it ruffled so many feathers an advertiser has now pulled out. And Deadpool and Wolverine star Jennifer Garner ended up needing a hero in real-life after getting stuck in the elevator at Comic-Con. 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 Juli 202423min

It's this year's largest wildfire in California, and two young women are being credited with raising the alarm. They say they saw a man push a burning car into a ditch sparking the inferno. One even snapped a picture of the guy helping authorities track down and arrest the alleged fire-starter. And a ballerina dubbed the real “Black Swan” is on trial accused of murdering her husband. She openly wept on the stand as she recounted the day she says she was forced to shoot her husband in self-defense. However, prosecutors say it’s all an act. Plus, last time we told you about the director of the FBI saying it was still unclear if former President Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel. Donald Trump is sure it was a bullet and he's hitting back. And first it was 44,000 Black women on an epic Zoom call supporting Kamala Harris...now 100,000 white women have joined forces setting a new Zoom world record. In fact, so many people joined, it broke the internet. Lisa Guerrero has 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

27 Juli 202422min

Don't mess with the cat ladies! A comment made by Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance, has struck a nerve across the country. He previously called Kamala Harris and other politicians "childless cat ladies." Now women who have cats and no kids are hitting back - including Jennifer Aniston and a lot of Swifties. As Ann Mercoglicano reports the claws are definitely out! And it's been a question since the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Was it really a bullet that hit his ear, or shrapnel? Now the director of the FBI is revealing the question has not yet been answered. Plus, there was chaos on Capitol Hill as pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested the Israeli prime minister speaking before a joint meeting of Congress. However, when they started burning an American flag, one man had seen enough. Alison Hall tells us how he tried to save Old Glory. And a woman was attacked by a grizzly bear and credits her hair clip with saving her life. 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 Juli 202420min

The FBI is now revealing Donald Trump's would-be assassin searched for details about how far away shooter Lee Harvey Oswald was when he made the fatal shot. This comes as new bodycam video shows the chaos in the aftermath of the shooting as officers find the shooter's body on the roof of nearby building. Ann Mercogliano has our report, and we warn you the video may be intense for some viewers. And Kamala Harris was in Indianapolis today, her second stop as a presidential candidate. Her run for the White House is reminding many of the Julia Louis Dreyfus Emmy Award winning HBO series Veep. Now social media is full of memes and clips of the show. Plus, six days after that Microsoft computer glitch there's still chaos, Delta Airlines continues to be the hardest hit with more than 5,000 flights delayed so far. That's led to a new problem - children traveling alone being stranded for hours at airports. As Alison Hall reports that's led to lots of panicked parents. And you know all about the Old Faithful geyser at Yellowstone National Park, but this is even more dramatic. It's called a hydrothermal explosion, and as Les Trent tells us, you definitely want to keep your distance.   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 Juli 202422min

The Director of the Secret Service has resigned, just one day after facing a barrage of tough questions on Capitol Hill about the assassination attempt on former President Trump. The bombshell news comes as we get our first look at the shooter's father who faced some questions of his own. And five days after that computer glitch that caused chaos around the world, there are still major problems. Hundreds more flights were canceled or delayed today with passengers sleeping on airport floors. The problem has also led to a shortage of rental cars…but that wasn't going to stop one dad from meeting up with his family on vacation. As Jim Moret reports, it was U-Haul to the rescue. Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Twister is gearing up to be the biggest hit of the summer. Moviegoers watching the new action thriller are leaving the theater feeling like they were caught in a real life tornado. You've heard of 3D movies, now comes 4DX and be prepared to get blown away! And Kamala Harris may have been our Vice President for the last four years, but there are still lots of things you may not know about her. Now that she has announced she's running for the most powerful job in the nation, many are taking a look back at her most memorable moments. 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 Juli 202423min