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A perfect daughter. A devastating secret. Danielle Panabaker talks ‘Crowning at the Prom’ 19.07.2026 32min

On this episode of Killer Thriller, Elisa Donovan is joined by Danielle Panabaker to discuss Lifetime’s new thriller Crowning at the Prom. Danielle opens up about playing a mother whose daughter’s carefully crafted perfect life begins to unravel after a devastating secret is revealed.The episode explores the real-life tragedies that mirror the film, the pressure to maintain a perfect image, hidden pregnancies, eating disorders, and the importance of creating a safe space for young people to ask for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Largest Cyclospora Outbreak In U.S. History Far From Over, What You Still Need To Know 19.07.2026 19min

Just because health officials have identified one link between the Cyclospora outbreak and lettuce sold to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms, it doesn’t mean you can let your guard down.  So far, the CDC has only linked a few thousand cases in 5 states to that specific source, while there are 29 other states with growing numbers of the parasitic infection.  We go over the latest information, and the foods you still need to either avoid, wash or throw out for the remainder of the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiritual Sunday: Our Conversation With A Professor Of Religion Who Addresses The “I’m Spiritual But Not Religious” Debate 19.07.2026 32min

Welcome to our new Sunday series where we will be talking to religious, faith and spiritual leaders to offer some perspective, insight and inspiration for the start of your week. We’re not married to the title just yet, but we’re working on it! Today we have a fascinating talk with Liz Bucar, a leading expert in religious ethics and a professor of religion at Northeastern University who has spent more than 25 years studying how religion shapes culture, etc, politics, health and every day life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legally Brunette Presents: ‘Til Death Do Us Part - Suffocated In A Suitcase 19.07.2026 28min

When Sarah Boone locked her boyfriend in a suitcase, she documented it on her phone as he begged to be let out... Did she know he’d be dead the next morning? What was her unique trial process like? When she was up on the stand, what did she claim her defense was? Did the jury find her guilty?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Wolf of Wall Street: Former insiders reveal what the Leonardo DiCaprio movie didn't show 18.07.2026 39min

Jennifer Fessler sits down with former Stratton Oakmont insiders Ross Portenoy and Howie Gelfand to reveal the real story behind The Wolf of Wall Street. They share firsthand stories from inside Jordan Belfort's infamous firm, expose what the Leonardo DiCaprio movie didn't show, and separate fact from fiction. They also open up about the dark side of Stratton Oakmont - from addiction and the infamous yacht disaster to the lasting fallout, accountability, and rebuilding their lives after one of the biggest financial scandals in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nolan Wells’ Mom Makes Emotional Video; Grand Jury To Hear Evidence Surrounding Wells Mysterious Death 17.07.2026 23min

The mother of 18-year-old Nolan Wells posted a surprise and emotional video to social media, reaching out to the thousands of people who have offered their support and kindness to their family following the mysterious death of her son over the Fourth of July weekend. Christine Wonsley opened up about her grief upon losing Nolan unexpectedly and without any concrete answers as to how and why he died. The video comes after news that a grand jury will consider all of the evidence collected at the end of the police investigation into Nolan’s death. We are also getting the details on Nolan’s planned funeral for Monday, which will be open to the media and officiated by the Reverend Al Sharpton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Is Under Federal Investigation, And Out of A Job 17.07.2026 18min

The man who has been entrusted with rolling the teleprompter for President Trump’s speeches for the past decade, is now on paid administrative leave, as authorities investigate several bets he made on prediction markets. Gabriel Perez is accused of making bets on specific words showing up in the President’s speeches, winning as much as $100,000 from Kalshi. The prediction market claims he even withdrew certain bets he made if Trump skipped over lines in his speeches! Trump calling the situation “deeply unfortunate and frankly, a disgrace.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Epstein Survivors Describe Forced Meeting With Wannabe AG As “Abrasive” And “Condescending” 17.07.2026 22min

After Republican Senator Thom Tillis demanded Acting Attorney General finally meet with Epstein survivors as a condition for his vote to confirm him, Todd Blanche sat down with several of the women at the Justice Department; it didn’t go well.  Several of the women said they were even more convinced that Blanche should not become our next Attorney General, some calling him evasive at best, abrasive and condescending at worst.  Blanche had a much different way of characterizing the meeting, calling it “productive”.  Blanche’s nomination is not a given,  just one Republican “no” vote will end his path to AG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Covered The 2020 Election For ABC News: There Was No “Plot” Mr. President 17.07.2026 20min

After both ABC and NBC refused to broadcast President Trump’s primetime speech that spread known falsehoods on the 2020 election, the President accused them of being a part of a plot to protect election corruption and defraud the American people.  Trump went even further, saying both of their broadcast licenses should be revoked.  Trump accused the networks of contributing to the “great damage” that has been done to our country through election fraud.  We go over how each network chose to cover or carry Trump’s address, filled with falsehoods, that even Fox News had to tiptoe around in their coverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Friday) Morning Run: Dangerous Smokey Skies, Trump Primetime Address, Trump Threatens Networks, Cyclospora Source Identified, Nolan Wells Grand Jury, Deadly TX Flooding, Disney Death , Today Show Arrest and RIP Hal Williams” 17.07.2026 25min

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blue Angels Low Flyover Stirs Up More Than Beach Umbrellas, Ignites Political War Of Words 16.07.2026 24min

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels stunned a Pensacola Beach crowd with a lower than expected pass that sent beach umbrellas and tents flying, but gave beachgoers a show they won’t soon forget. The extra low flyover initially triggered a safety review, but Pete Hegseth, Eric Trump and the White House all chimed in, calling any outrage, manufactured, saying the flyovers would continue “until morale improves.” Moments before this recording, the navy announced there were “no reprimands” and “no problem” with the maneuver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dreaded Middle Seat Could Soon Be A Thing Of The Past… For A Price 16.07.2026 34min

With the big announcement from United Airlines that it will soon be offering an economy plus row with a shared table instead of a middle seat passenger, we get into a full “middle seat “discussion. First, how much would you be willing to pay to avoid someone sitting next to you, and second, what exactly are the rules around middle seat boundaries? Who gets the armrests, and what do you do if you find yourself in the middle, of a middle seat horror story? We also discuss the actual BENEFITS of a middle seat, although T.J. isn’t buying any of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Armed With Kitty Litter-ally Robs Bank 16.07.2026 22min

Can’t make this story up out of Beltsville, Maryland. A man walks into a pet store, and steals a 3-month-old tuxedo kitten named “Magnolia” and then heads straight to a nearby PNC bank to use the kitten as a distraction to rob the bank. We go over some of the most absurd attempted bank heists from around the country, including would be robbers using flower bouquets, others phoning in the amount they’d like to be waiting for them when they arrived at the bank, or how about a man turning to a life of crime because he’d rather go to jail than go home to his wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Thriller Docu: Did We Get The Scott Peterson Case Wrong? 16.07.2026 49min

For more than 20 years, the murders of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, Conner, seemed like a closed case. But A&E's Scott Peterson: The New Evidence is challenging everything we thought we knew. This week on Killer Thriller Docu, Jennifer Fessler sits down with veteran defense attorney and ABC News legal consultant Chris Pixley to unpack the explosive new documentary, the evidence that could change the case forever, and why the Los Angeles Innocence Project believes Scott Peterson may not have received a fair trial. From overlooked witnesses to new forensic analysis, this is a conversation that will leave you questioning one of the most notorious murder convictions in modern history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4-Year-Old Shoots And Kills 2-Year-Old Cousin During Family Birthday Vacation 16.07.2026 19min

A family vacation turns horrific. A 4-year-old shot and killed his 2-year-old cousin after the two were left unattended in a car with a loaded gun. The family was on vacation to celebrate the 2-year-old's birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Thursday) Morning Run: American Woman Freed, Trump Primetime Address, ICE Stops Resume, Dangerous Canadian Smoke, FL Double Executions, R.Kelly Clemency Petition, Hegseth Testosterone Screening, Trump $1 Coin, Kitten Bank Robbery and World Cup Final Set 16.07.2026 28min

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time; Science Says Not So Fast! 15.07.2026 36min

It’s been controversial since the beginning of time… should we switch to permanent daylight saving time?  Or is it better to continue to switch our clocks twice a year between standard time and daylight saving time?  The House has overwhelmingly voted in favor of making it permanent, the Senate looks like it’s going to disagree.  But there’s a third option no one is discussing, one that scientists believe is actually the better, healthier and more cost effective way to keep time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yo Quiero Cyclospora? Taco Bell Investigated As Possible Source Of Outbreak 15.07.2026 17min

The Washington Post is reporting that two sources have confirmed Federal and Michigan state officials are looking into whether Taco Bell restaurants played a role in the current Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened as many as 7 thousand people across 34 states.  The epicenter of the outbreak is in Michigan, responsible for nearly half of the reported cases. In the Detroit area Taco Bell restaurants, signs are posted saying certain items are unavailable due to “a national recall.” While some have praised the restaurant for being proactive and voluntarily stopped serving lettuce, onions, cilantro, pico de gallo and guacamole, it’s paying the price, literally, with stocks plummeting nearly 5% in just one day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Wednesday) Morning Run: Cyclospora Cases Skyrocketing, Taco Bell Investigation, Trump’s TACO Tuesday, Iran War Escalates, Deadly Alcatraz Boat, Inmate’s Last Words, Daylight Saving Time, Captain Sully Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and $50 Million T-Rex 15.07.2026 25min

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything You Need To Know About The Cyclospora Outbreak: A Microbiologist Answers YOUR Questions 14.07.2026 32min

This Cyclospora outbreak has all of us wondering what we should eat, what we should not eat, and is it safe to order food? We have all of your questions answered from a microbiologist who spent his entire career on keeping our food supply safe.  Amy’s Dad, Mike Robach, tells us how we should keep ourselves and our families safe while government officials try to zero in on the source of this latest parasitic outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.