Inside Edition

Less than two weeks after Naomi Judd took her own life, her daughter Ashley Judd is sharing heartbreaking details about her mother's death. In a new interview, Ashley confirms her mother shot herself…saying the crippling depression her incredibly accomplished mother suffered was simply more than she could bear. And out West, evacuations continue as fire officials try to get people out of the way of a fire that's already burned at least 200 acres in Orange County. As Jim Moret reports, a number of mansions in an exclusive enclave have gone up in flames. Plus, if you've had any doubts about the inherent goodness of people, this next story should put those to rest. Watch as a group of total strangers come together to stop a moving car after the driver had a medical episode. And other news today, President Biden has met with baby formula companies to try to curb the nationwide shortage. But for now, many shelves remain empty. Ann Mercogliano spoke with two moms who have had to take desperate measures to feed their newborns. 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

Pilots with years of experience say it's nothing short of a miracle…and it is pretty incredible. When a pilot blacked out midair, a passenger took the controls. As he radioed the control tower, he said, "I have no idea how to fly." Jim Moret tells you what happened next. And recaptured 6'9" inmate Casey White makes an appearance in court we're learning more about the final moments of the jail guard cops say helped him escape. A coroner has ruled Vicky White did kill herself while she was on the phone with a 911 operator. Now as Megan Alexander reports, we can hear that call. Plus, cops are looking for a suspect they say has been insulting and then pepper spraying young women - and then posting the confrontations online. And a happy update on the little boy we told you about who was burned in the face, his family says, by a neighborhood bully. His wounds are healing…and today he got the star treatment from his favorite baseball team. 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

Their life on the lam ended 11 days after it started when authorities finally caught up to escaped convict Casey White and the guard who helped him. They were captured after a high speed chase that ended in a crash…during which guard Vicky White reportedly shot and killed herself - although questions remain about her death. Les Trent with a look at how the pair eluded police in their motel hideaway. And if you've wondered why anyone would help an inmate escape, you're not alone. Well, this lady can explain. Back in 2006, she did the same thing. Plus, if you wear glasses, you know how expensive they can be which is exactly why they are the latest target of smash-and-grab robberies. As Jim Moret reports, those frames are worth a bundle. And he's the author of the still unpublished Supreme Court decision on abortion…and he's the latest target of pro-choice advocates. About 100 peaceful protesters marched outside the home of Justice Samuel Alito. 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

Still no sign of the escaped convict and the jail guard officials say helped him. But is an image from a car wash security camera really the 6' 9" inmate? Les Trent says that’s what authorities are trying to determine. And Elon Musk is known for his attention getting tweets - but this one is different…he seems to be suggesting that Vladimir Putin might wish him harm. Plus, famed chef Mario Batali went on trial today. He was accused of inappropriately touching a woman who had asked for a selfie. He has pleaded not guilty. Ann Mercogliano has details on the case that could send Batali to jail if he is convicted. And it’s the kind of Cinderella story that keeps horse racing alive...and it doesn’t get much better than this weekend’s come-from-behind, super longshot Rich Strike's monumental win at the Kentucky Derby. 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

The nation has been riveted watching Johnny Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard on the witness stand - telling story after story of disturbing abuse she says she suffered during her marriage. But now Depp is calling Heard's testimony the performance of her life. And she's the Colorado mom who went missing on Mother's Day two years ago when she went out for a bike ride. Her husband had been charged with first degree murder but the charges were dropped. Now he's speaking out in his first TV interview with his two daughters by his side. Plus, the manhunt continues for the jail guard and the 6' 9" murder suspect cops say she helped escape. Now new photos have been released showing the inmate's many tattoos in the hopes they will help someone recognize him. And it was their dream wedding...then they say a thief walked away with thousands of dollars of their gifts. Surveillance cameras captured the suspect’s every move...and you may be surprised to hear who he is. 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

Amber heard spent her second day on the witness stand…testifying in the defamation case brought by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp. Again, Depp avoided making any eye contact with Heard as she told the jury that Depp was insanely jealous and violent - at one point she says he kicked her in the back on his private jet. And how young is too young…especially when it comes to something as physically challenging as a marathon? It's a question that’s causing a lot of controversy after it was revealed a six-year-old boy just ran a full marathon. Plus, comedian Dave Chappelle's saying 'thank you' to his famous friends who helped subdue the assailant who attacked Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl. Among other things, the suspect's arm was broken and Jim Moret reports Chappelle's just fine with that. And the biggest 'who done it' in Washington since Watergate. Who leaked the draft copy of the Supreme Court’s abortion decision? As Les Trent reports, everyone is studying the leaked document and searching for clues. 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

It’s the moment in the Johnny Depp defamation trial people have been waiting for. His ex-wife Amber Heard taking the stand and reliving the abuse she says went on in their marriage. Heard began her testimony saying the trial is the most painful and difficult thing she has ever gone through. Comedian Dave Chapelle had just finished a joke about comedians being a target…when someone rushed the stage and tackled the funnyman. But Chapelle had some pretty high-profile support from the likes of Jamie Foxx and Chris Rock…who made a wisecrack about Will Smith. Plus, the search continues for the Alabama prison guard and the 6’ 9” inmate officials believe she helped escape. And there's a warning for that guard from his ex-girlfriend. She says if you can…run as far as you can and turn yourself in before it’s too late. And Kim Kardashian was the talk of the Met Gala wearing Marilyn Monroe's 60 year old beaded gown - but not everyone was thrilled to see her squeeze into a dress that some consider a national treasure. 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

It is a stunning leak from the Supreme Court that prompts two huge questions - what's next for women's access to abortion if indeed the court is poised to strike down Roe v. Wade and who is behind the unprecedented leak of a draft of a court decision before it's released? As Steven Fabian reports, today one of the justices called what happened a betrayal. And the dress last sold at auction for 4.8 million dollars - making it the most expensive dress in the world. The rumors were correct - Kim Kardashian did indeed wear Marilyn Monroe's iconic beaded dress to last night's Met Gala. And today it was here at Inside Edition...complete with very tight security. Plus, they are supposed to be lots of fun - party bikes where groups of people can pedal around town while having cocktails. However, one ride ended with at least 15 people injured after a party bike crashed while making a sharp turn. And it's was a scary moment as first responders arrive at a house fire - and hanging out a window was a dog named Charlie desperate for help. 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

The country music world and beyond is mourning the death of superstar Naomi Judd...who passed away just hours before she was to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Her daughters Wynonna and Ashley still attended and spoke of their profound grief at losing their mother who had been very public with her battle with depression. And three college meteorology students are being remembered today...they were killed after storm chasing that line of devastating tornadoes that moved through the Southwest over the weekend. Stephen Fabian has details. Plus, it’s now been four days since an accused killer and a jail guard disappeared in Alabama. And today an arrest warrant was issued for the guard on charges of permitting or facilitating the escape. Meantime, as Les Trent reports, authorities worry the inmate is armed since the guard was carrying her gun. And love is in the air...literally! As a couple says “I do” 37,000 feet up in the sky. 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

Around the country - road rage has become an epidemic. And for one young woman, a minor fender bender nearly became a life ending event. You've seen the footage…she was trying to take photos of the car that, she says, hit hers…when suddenly the driver behind the wheel started chasing her. Cameras caught what happened next, as she was run over three times. She lived…but her injuries are severe. Now 23-year-old Morgan Scott is speaking exclusively to our Les Trent. And another youth baseball game's been interrupted by gunfire. This time it was a high school game on the southside of Chicago that had players ducking for cover. Plus, a couple had no idea they were being robbed…until they saw the intruder on their home security camera footage. But it gets worse. The footage shows the burglar standing in their bedroom…watching them as they slept. They spoke with Jim Moret. And many employees are no longer keeping their salaries secret. Ann Mercogliano explains. 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

The parents of this six-year-old boy say a neighborhood bully poured gasoline on an object and then threw it at the boy. While that is truly horrifying - what is giving the family comfort is the fact the entire community is rallying around them sending them a lot of love. And if you've been following the Johnny Depp defamation trial you know he and Amber Heard had issues during their marriage - but while the jury is still hearing evidence…some members of the public may already have come to a conclusion. Plus, what was meant to be a bright shining moment for Olivia Wilde turned into a huge embarrassment. She was on stage promoting the movie she directed starring her boyfriend Harry Styles when suddenly a process server jumped on stage. He had legal papers from her ex Jason Sudeikis. Now Jim Moret says everyone wants to know - why was that the moment those papers were delivered? And you may have seen that video of a police officer scaling a burning building to save a little girl. Well, now he's getting a big thank you from little Sophia and her mom. 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

Prayers were answered for the family of Trevor Reed, the former Marine who's been behind bars in Russia for two years on assault charges. President Biden…who was personally lobbied by Reed's parents announced the release. In which the former Marine was traded for a Russian pilot imprisoned in this country for drug smuggling. And a suspect is under arrest in connection with the tragic death of 10-year-old Lily Peters, who disappeared while riding her bike home from her aunt’s house. And what's truly disturbing is that cops say the suspect accused of strangling Lily is another kid who is just 14-years-old. Steven Fabian has the latest on a case that's shocking the nation. Plus, the anger and acrimony in the marriage of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been laid bare…but there once were happier times. Steven Fabian with a look back at a time Depp pranked Amber…and it provides some insights into their relationship. And people usually talk about how well moms can multitask. But dads can too. Check out this dad who simultaneously watches a baseball game, feeds his baby -and - makes a spectacular fly ball catch! Now he and his proud family are speaking with Megan Alexander. 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

Terror at a little league game…where the crack of baseball bats was replaced by the sound of gunfire. As les Trent reports, kids on the field hit the ground while families in the stands ducked for cover as dozens of shots rang out. And how does a little girl riding her bike home from her aunt's house end up dead in the woods hours later? That's the question perplexing the good people of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin where police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of 10-year-old girl called Lily. Steven Fabian with the latest on this tragic story. Plus, there's a happy ending in the story of a baby boy snatched while his grandmother was unloading groceries. And he's a competitor on the popular show Top Chef…but how can you possibly cook when Covid's robbed you of your senses of taste and smell. Ann Mercogliano with a guy who faced the ultimate cooking challenge. 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

When Heard's attorney's present her side of the case, jurors may be hearing from Tesla founder Elon musk whom she briefly dated. He's on the witness list. Musk is already in the news as Twitter agreed today to be purchased by Musk for 44 billion dollars. Musk tweeted quote “I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter because that is what free speech means.” Les Trent with a few things you might not know about Elon Musk. And the FAA is now investigating an aviation daredevil stunt in which two pilots planned to switch airplanes mid-air. Although the agency had ruled against permitting the stunt, the pair went ahead. As Jim Moret reports, no one was hurt, but something definitely didn't go as planned. Plus, Yankee fans are known for their devotion to the team, but when some fans started hurling junk at a player on the opposing team after an exciting play…things got really out of hand. And Rapper Megan Thee Stallion was in tears as she talked for the first time on TV about the night two years ago when she says a person she thought was a friend pulled a gun and shot her in the foot. 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

It was a beautiful outdoor wedding until the 911 calls started coming in from guests saying they felt strange. Then the bride ended up under arrest along with her caterer - both accused of spiking the wedding dinner with pot. And a man ended up fighting for his life after being shot at close range...and you won't believe what cops say the violent clash was over - a parking space. Now the man who was shot and his traumatized wife are speaking with Les Trent and we warn you the video may be upsetting for some viewers. Plus, a dad is under fire! We've brought you lots of gender reveals but never one like this. The dad is so upset he's having a third daughter instead of a son he storms off - now his pregnant wife is coming to his defense. And Girls Gone Wild was a pop culture phenomenon. Now a new documentary claims to expose the dark side of the man who started it all. 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

It's the latest attack on a plane - but this had nothing to do with mask mandates. Mike Tyson repeatedly punched a fellow passenger who had reportedly been pestering him on a flight. As Jim Moret reports, though Tyson has not fought professionally in years, he clearly hasn't forgotten how to throw a punch. And it's billed as an explosive TV interview – former President Trump looks like he stormed out of a sit-down with Fox Nation host Piers Morgan. But now Trump is saying the promo was deceitfully edited to make it look far more tense than it was while Morgan is doubling down. Plus, it's Johnny Depp under fire on his third day on the stand. Today the star faced grueling cross-examination from his ex-wife Amber Heard's attorneys in his defamation trial. And once again his drug use was front and center. And an arrest in the brutal murder of a mom whose body was found stuffed in a duffle bag. Cops arrested a handyman who'd done work at the home and officials say he not only made a confession…but said he'd had an affair with the woman for years. Steven Fabian reports. 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

Another day of emotional testimony from Johnny Depp. The actor is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation over an op ed she wrote claiming to be a victim of domestic abuse. On the stand, the actor once again gave intimate details about his marriage. At one point demonstrating a fight he says was so violent he lost part of a finger. And the end of the mask mandate on planes has meant the beginning of a new fight for thousands of passengers: they want to get their names off the no-fly list after being banned from flight. Steven Fabian spoke with the man who made the list after he famously wore women's underwear to protest the mandates. Plus, around the country, we've seen brazen incidents of shoplifting where neither store clerks nor cops do anything about it. Which makes what you're about to see really hard to explain - the detention of a little boy who allegedly snatched a bag of chips. And the average wedding costs $28,000 dollars...but one couple said “I do” for $500! 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

A big change in the way we travel…but like so much during the age of Covid, the new rules about masks during flights is being met with confusion. This after a federal judge ruled the CDC exceeded its authority in requiring masks on public transportation - leaving it up to individual companies and transit authorities. Which means…confusion. And actor Johnny Depp was on the witness stand in his $50 million defamation suit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp says his career was torpedoed by an op ed Heard wrote which falsely suggested he had been abusive during their two year marriage. Today, Depp testified that he never struck a woman in his life. Plus, It was the first thought a lot of people had when Tom Brady 'un-retired' from football. That poor man who bid a half a million dollars for what had been his final touchdown ball! Well, that part of the story also has a happy ending. Lisa Guerrero spoke exclusively with the man who bought the Brady ball. And it was the hot highflying fashion retailer…until it wasn't. A new documentary is looking at the rise and fall of Abercrombie and Fitch. 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

Her son had been missing for almost three years - but his mother never lost hope. And now that hope has turned to joy as Connerjack Oswalt was found, nearly 700 miles away from his home. Jim Moret spoke with the teenager's parents who spent this weekend celebrating what many understandably consider an Easter miracle. And Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan spent the weekend in the Netherlands at the Invictus Games. And given Harry's often expressed concern about security, it’s no surprise he and Meghan had a security team. Turns out one bodyguard in particular knows a thing or two about personal protection because he used to watch over President Obama. Plus, mystery surrounds the brutal murder of a mom in Queens, New York. Police say the mother of two was stabbed 60 times before her body was stuffed into a duffel bag and left near her home. As Steven Fabian reports, detectives know what happened…but they don’t know who did it or why. And he's a little boy who survived a vicious dog attack that left him without ears. But not anymore. 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

A road rage incident ends in horror as a man drives over a woman not once, but twice as she runs for her life. And the terrifying incident was caught on tape by neighbors who can't believe what they were seeing. Les Trent reports. And he was a Microsoft executive who was ambushed and gunned down right in front of his two-year-old daughter. Now his widow is speaking with Inside Edition making an appeal for anyone with information to come forward. Plus, we're learning just how volatile things were in the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard marriage. At the defamation trial jurors heard from the couple's marriage counselor who talked about Heard going into fits of blind rage - but she said Depp also had issues. Steven Fabian explains. And it’s the gender reveal getting lots of reaction - not for the sex of the baby. But for the way the father ignored the mom-to-be. So what was he thinking? Well, we got to ask him that very question. 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

The epidemic of shoplifting has taken a shocking turn. Authorities say a store owner at a busy mall decided to fight back and opened fire on two suspected thieves...but he accidentally struck a nine-year-old girl who was standing on line to have her photo taken with the Easter bunny. And who gets the reward? The suspect cops say was behind the rush hour subway shooting was in court today facing terrorism charges. His capture ended one of the largest manhunts in New York history...now the question is - who gets the $50,000 reward money? As Les Trent reports it’s not so easy to answer. Plus, a woman is being hailed a hero today. After escaping a rockslide...she ran down a highway screaming to motorists to stop their cars to avoid driving into disaster. And it's a big hit in Japan and now its raising eyebrows on our shores on Netflix. The concept of the show is sending toddlers out to do errands without their parents. 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

It's over - one of the biggest manhunts in New York history ended today with the arrest of the suspect cops believe carried out the subway mass shooting that caused utter terror during rush hour. While making his way to New York, the suspect filmed himself in a rented van - clearly full of anger. And the attack on the subway couldn't have come at a worse time - as many workers return to the office using public transportation. Now many commuters are asking themselves: to ride or not to ride? Plus, Pam Anderson admitted she was nervous about her Broadway debut in the musical Chicago - but those nerves are calmed now that the reviews are in. And How We Roll…it's the inspiring story of the laid off auto worker who became one of the best pro bowlers in America 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

A rush hour horror for commuters in New York City when an assailant detonated smoke bombs on a subway car filled with passengers and then opened fire. At least 16 people were injured, five of them critically. Coming as the city tries to get back to normal post Covid, Les Trent reports, it has deeply shaken individuals' sense of safety and security. And fireworks of a different sort in a Virginia courtroom where actor Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard, saying she destroyed her career when she falsely accused him of abuse. Plus she's a model who allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death and she hasn't been charged. Her attorney says she acted in self-defense but the victim’s family says they don’t buy it, saying she was the aggressor in an often volatile relationship. And when a little boy ended up choking when he used his teeth to open a water bottle, his teacher knew exactly what to do. 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

It's a new kind of crime...called crime tourism. As Jim Moret reports, criminals are coming to the United States…just so they can burglarize some ritzy areas. And There are an average of more than 115,000 commercial air flights every day around the world. Almost all of them are uneventful. However, when a Jet Blue flight had trouble landing due to weather…Steven Fabian says there was near panic. Plus, on The Price is Right, you get to advance on the game show if you have the right price. This guy had the right voice! And, he said he would never sing his father John Lennon's iconic song, but Julian Lennon has just performed 'Imagine' to raise money for those fleeing Ukraine. 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

It’s judgment day for Will Smith. Today, the Motion Picture Academy banned the actor from attending any future Oscar events- for the next decade. Jim Moret was outside Oscar headquarters as the punishment came down. And there is a video of a man being shot to death by his ex-wife’s boyfriend… and since the whole thing was caught on tape you would think it would be an open and shut case against the shooter. But he’s not facing any charges… and the dead man’s widow tells Steven Fabian she is heartbroken. Plus, it’s day two for Tiger Woods’ big comeback at the Masters and he struggled a bit compared to day one. Something to be expected considering his car crash injuries… but one of those rooting for Tiger is the sheriff’s deputy who was credited with saving Tiger’s life. And carjacking's have been on the rise during the pandemic- and the crime wave continues. Across the country, brazen thieves are targeting drivers to steal their vehicles- and far too often young children end up being put in danger. 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

Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, reveals that she has tested positive for Covid. Causing concern is the fact that yesterday Pelosi was with President Biden unmasked at the White House. Ann Mercogliano reports there are now worries that Covid super spreaders are back. And she’s being called ‘Sidewalk Karen’ after being caught on camera hitting a kid riding his bicycle on a sidewalk and it didn’t end there. The woman then knocked on the boy’s front door and got into it with his mother. As Jim Moret reports, she’s now charged with assault. Plus, The Masters has turned into the Tiger Woods Comeback Show. Today he teed off a year after a serious car accident that left him unable to walk. As Les Trent tells us, Tiger’s got a secret weapon- his longtime girlfriend who nursed him back to health. And a mom is very thankful today for her adorable six-year-old daughter. When mom passed out, the girl not only called 9-1-1 but had the gumption to go check their address first so responders would know exactly where to go. 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

Actor Mathew Broderick is the latest celebrity to go public with a positive Covid diagnosis. And the health scare couldn't come at a worse time for Broderick. He's been on a media blitz doing in studio interviews to promote the Broadway show he's starring in with his wife Sarah Jessica Parker. And lightning strikes twice! A day at the ballpark turned into a nightmare for this father and daughter when lightning struck both of them sending them to the hospital. They tell Steven Fabian the bolts left them with severe burns and temporarily paralyzed. Plus, you wouldn't think making a joke about Vice President Kamala Harris' brown business suit would be grounds for getting fired. But this conservative radio host says that's exactly what happened to her. And workers rebel! It's being called the great return - after two years of working remotely, many businesses across America are bringing workers back to the office. But as Les Trent reports, getting employees to get out of their sweats and off the couch is no easy task. 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

Tiger Woods made the jaw dropping announcement he'll be competing in the Masters again! This comes just a little more than a year after a car crash left Woods with massive injuries. Now Woods says he's not only going to return to competing - but he thinks he can win. And we haven't seen Will Smith since he delivered that Oscar slap seen around the world. Now comes a report he may have escaped the eye of the storm in Hollywood and traveled far away to Dubai. Plus, this high school student has some explaining to do. She went on line and bragged that she got out of a DUI ticket because she flirted with the officer who pulled her over. Well, after the police department hit back by releasing the bodycam video she had no choice but to admit she made the story up. And was she in a cult? She's the controversial wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas - now we are learning more about her past. New video has just surfaced of Ginni Thomas from the 1980s speaking about escaping from a cult. Les Trent 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

What in heaven's name is going on in America? It seems no matter where you are…crime is on the upswing. Inside Edition reports on a lady who is one of the victims. She says she'll never come back to Manhattan after she says she was tripped on purpose just trying to go to a Broadway show. And Will Smith may have preempted one possible sanction from the Motion Picture Academy by resigning from the organization before they could ban him. Meantime, Denzel Washington, one of the stars who tried to keep the calm after that Oscar slap is talking about the meltdown. Plus, while the Oscars barely acknowledged the war in Ukraine, Grammy producers not only featured a tribute to the Ukrainian people…President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise appearance. And the State Department says 70% of the drugs that come into the United States does so by Mexico…and some Americans on a birdwatching trip south of the border thought they may have gotten in the way of that trafficking. As Ann Mercogliano reports, they were on a back road looking for wildlife when they got the fright of their lives. 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

It’s the behind-the-scenes account of what went on immediately after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars…and you've got to give Rock a lot of credit for keeping the situation from escalating. The producer in charge of the telecast sat down to share what he says happened. As Jim Moret reports, cops were ready to put Smith in cuffs if the victim of the attack wanted that. And the mess at the Oscars has resulted in some real jitters for the folks producing the Grammys…and for good reason. One of the nominees for five Grammys has been so belligerent online his performance at the award show has been pulled. Plus, he was a handsome, popular high school athlete with an incredibly bright future. And now he's dead from suicide. As Les Trent explains, it all happened because he was tricked into sharing a nude picture with a stranger. And have you been to a wedding lately? Chances are the answer is yes. All those ceremonies that were postponed due to the pandemic are happening now, and the wedding boom has created all kinds of challenges for brides and the businesses that cater to them. 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

Multiple standing ovations for Chris Rock as the funnyman appears in his first standup shows since being slapped by Will Smith. He provided lots of laughs…however, he said he wouldn't be talking much about the incident. Meantime, the Motion Picture Academy says it will be disciplining Smith…saying immediately after the assault, Smith was asked to leave and he refused. And while Smith waits to find out what action the Academy might take…others wait to see what the impact might be on the new Oscar winner's career. As Jim Moret reports, at least one of his former co-stars says, he'll never work with him again. Plus, did Bruce Willis' cognitive challenges put others on the movie set at risk? Now that his family has gone public with his aphasia diagnosis, disturbing stories of his troubles on set are emerging, including one from two years ago when more than once Willis allegedly fired a prop gun loaded with a blank on the wrong cue. And 20 years ago she married her dream man - but not in her dream dress. Now all these years later she's doing an “I do” redo. 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

Stunning news today about one of Hollywood's most popular stars. Bruce Willis' family has revealed he's been diagnosed with a devastating brain condition that is affecting his cognitive abilities. As a result, they say he is stepping away from his acting career. And Chris Rock is in Boston today where he'll be taking the stage tonight for a sold out show kicking off his comedy tour. It is his first sighting since Oscar night. Meantime the Motion Picture Academy board is meeting today to decide what consequences - if any - Will Smith should face for his act of violence. Plus, it's always a story with a happy ending when the victim in a dramatic rescue gets to watch it all play out on television. And that's exactly what Scooby the dog who didn’t drown is doing today. And the Oscars smackdown that's been making headlines all started with a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's cropped hair. Others with the hair loss syndrome say they can understand why a gag about hair hit so close to home for the Smiths. 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

What will they do to Will? That's the question a lot of people in Hollywood are asking now that the Motion Picture Academy has launched a formal review of Will Smith's assault on Chris Rock. Smith has apologized to rock via social media - but as Jim Moret reports its anyone's guess whether that will smooth things over. And while the Academy figures out what action if any to take against Smith, people who make their living being funny have a new concern…are they in danger the next time they make a wisecrack? Plus, a somber day for Britain’s royal family as they gather at Westminster Abbey for prince Phillip's memorial. The queen’s husband died last year. And in what could be an indicator of just how wide the rift is in the royal family, Harry and Meghan were not there. And no doubt you've noticed…things cost more even though they've been downsized. 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

It was the most dramatic moment at the Academy Awards and it had nothing to do with who won what. The Oscar telecast was pretty much of a yawn until a crack Chris Rock made about Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith resulted in the slap seen round the world. Jim Moret was backstage when it happened and says people there were as stunned as those of us watching from home. And there were a number of other history making moments Oscar night...but they have been over shadowed by Will Smith's storming of the stage. Plus, spring may be here, but winter doesn't want to let go. And for thousands of workers around the country, today was the day they had to return to the office for in person work. And that desk which hasn't been touched in two years...is something of a time capsule. 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

Oscar weekend is here, and if you see certain winners on stage Sunday holding their gold statues upside down...it's not an accident. It's all part of a protest against a decision made by the Motion Picture Academy. And it was an attempt to keep the peace during spring break. A strict curfew was enforced on Miami Beach last night after five people were hospitalized in separate shootings last weekend. But did the curfew work? Plus, if you think Russian leader Vladimir Putin is unaware of Western pop culture think again. In an address to the Russian people he actually mentioned Harry Potter writer J.K. Rowling, saying the world is trying to cancel Russia like they tried to cancel Rowling. Les Trent reports. And Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital today, a week after being admitted with an infection. His release comes as his wife Ginni finds herself in the news for texts she wrote urging an overturn of the 2020 election. So what do we know about Mrs. Clarence Thomas? 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

Carjackings have been on the rise in cities across America...but this is one of the most shocking. Police say a 73-year-old grandmother was attacked in her car by four teens and ended up being dragged to her death. And we're human and we make mistakes...that’s the message from a group of nurses who have banded together to support a fellow nurse who's facing serious criminal charges. She admits she gave out the wrong medication leading to a patient's death but says it was an accident. Now as Megan Alexander reports, she's on trial charged with reckless homicide. Plus, it's prince William and Kate's first official overseas trip in years, but it's not without controversy. While touring the Caribbean, the couple has been greeted by protests over the U.K.'s history of colonialism and slavery. Last night William addressed the issue head-on. And TV personality Wendy Williams is speaking out on camera for the very first time about her claims she's being blocked from accessing her own bank account. 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

The National Guard has been called out in Louisiana where a line of tornadoes barreled through parts of the state, leaving a path of destruction. And some people no longer wear a watch because they can check the time with their phone. But an increasing number are leaving their watches at home…because they say it's not safe. Plus, a quarter-century after she left Baywatch, Pamela Anderson is staging a comeback. She's making her Broadway debut in the iconic role of Roxie in the musical Chicago. And no one relishes going to the dentist, but can you imagine a dentist drilling your teeth for no good reason except to pad his pockets? Steven Fabian has the story of a dentist who was convicted after he got millions for procedures that were unnecessary. 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

It could be another terrifying night for people in the south, as that devastating storm system that wreaked havoc on Texas continues across the Southeast. At least 20 tornados were reported…and many of them formed so quickly people had literally seconds to take shelter. And police in New York City today arrested a 26-year-old woman and charged her with shoving an 87-year-old beloved vocal coach - who later died. The suspect turned herself into police just days after this very detailed photo of her was circulated on social media. Plus, it’s time to end the party. That's the word from police in Miami Beach where a state of emergency is in effect after spring break violence got so out of hand that five people were shot over the weekend. And the guy who's fed up with the high prices caused by shoplifters. When he saw a guy he thought was skipping out without paying…he tried to make sure he wasn't going anywhere. Now Jim Moret reports the guy who thought he was stopping crime worries he may face charges himself. 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

He's got the respect of the whole world...so why wouldn't the Oscar Academy want Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to appear via video link at the award ceremony this upcoming weekend? Comedienne Amy Schumer, one of three ladies hosting, says she pitched the idea but the producers said no thanks. Jim Moret has more. And we've shown you that video of Arnold Schwarzenegger sending a message to the Russian people. Well, turns out Arnold is a huge star to the Soviets. His nine minute video has now gone viral in Russia - despite the Kremlin’s best efforts to censor anyone speaking the truth about the invasion. Plus, it's a big day in Washington as confirmation hearings begin for President Biden's Supreme Court justice pick - Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson...poised to become the first Black woman on the nation's highest court. On hand was Senator Ted Cruz who almost didn't make it - after having a confrontation at an airport ticket counter. And he makes a living writing superhero comic books - but little did he know he'd become a real-life hero himself - after he stepped in to help a young girl he says was being attacked by a gang of teens. Les Trent has more on this case of life imitating comic book 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

An apartment complex in Kyiv was hit by Russian rockets today in what’s become a daily assault on civilian installations. The attack came as Vladimir Putin defiantly staged a rally in Moscow. But right in the middle of Putin's speech, the broadcast cut away to something completely different. Steven Fabian has details. And we've all heard the saying "music has charms to soothe the savage beast.” Might it also have the power to stop a war? As Jim Moret reports, across the world violinists are banding together to make a statement. Meantime over in NCAA women's swimming, Lia Thomas won gold - which has reignited a national debate. That’s because Lia was born male. After three years competing on the University of Pennsylvania men's team, she underwent hormone replacement therapy and is now on the women's team - swimming faster than any other female college swimmer. And a popular vocal coach has died after being shoved on a New York City street and authorities want the public's help in finding her alleged assailant. 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

Barely a week into his five month sentence for faking an attack on himself, former Empire actor Jussie Smollett is a free man. Smollett walked out of jail last night…after an appellate court said he could be free while he appeals his case. Les Trent has details of how Smollett spent his brief time behind bars. And the war in Ukraine has hit home for one American family. A 28-year-old from Minnesota was teaching English there when war broke out...and when he tried to leave, he was stopped by the Russians. Steven Fabian spoke with his worried mother. Plus, there was more bloodshed in Ukraine today. 21 people were killed when rockets slammed into a town in the western part of the country. Meantime in Russia, food shortages at grocery stores are leading to fights. And, for the first time in two years…Saint Patrick’s Day is not just a day to wear the green…but also to get out and celebrate. Around the country, parades have been stepping down the center of town, and bars are having their best business in ages. 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

Outrageous, horrific, barbaric. There are not adjectives strong enough to describe the reaction to the latest carnage in Ukraine…where ten ordinary citizens standing in a bread line were reportedly killed when Russian soldiers opened fire. The massacre happened just hours before Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a stirring address to a joint session of Congress. And as Russia escalates its assault…Vladimir Putin's fear of assassination seems to grow as well. As Steven Fabian reports, he's allegedly poisoned his own adversaries in the past, and seems to fear he might endure the same fate. Plus, back here at home, the recent spike in gas prices has put a real crimp in many people's wallets. And while oil prices have slipped back down, some people don’t want to be caught short if prices keep rising. But, as Jim Moret tells us, hoarding gasoline can be dangerous. And she was the shelter dog named Ruby that no one wanted...now she's a bona fide hero. 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

She made headlines around the world when she walked through a Russian TV newscast protesting the war in Ukraine. She was quickly arrested and denounced by the Kremlin. And as concern for her was building, today the TV journalist who boldly stood up to Vladimir Putin surfaced. And he's one tough little five-year-old! That's what the grandmother of a little boy said when he was rescued, after wandering away from the family's ranch and spending the night in the frigid cold. Jim Moret spoke with the family about the moment of joy when the child known as “Curly” was found. Plus, they are the oligarchs under fire. Wealthy cronies of Vladimir Putin who are now under scrutiny...and increasingly unable to enjoy their riches. Now, protestors against the Russian invasion are swarming mansions linked to Russian billionaires - even defiantly flying the Ukrainian flag. And it's one of the most unusual promos ever and it scared the heck out of some people! 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

The fighting continues unabated in Ukraine where the capitol city of Kyiv was rocked by explosions as apartment buildings came under attack. Meanwhile, in the besieged city of Mariupol some civilian evacuations have finally begun. At least 2.8 million Ukrainians have now fled their country…but some, like this woman didn't get the chance. As we learned today, this pregnant mom and the baby she was expecting died after being wounded in the maternity hospital shelling. And police in New York City and Washington D.C. are investigating what they believe is the work of a serial killer who seems to be targeting homeless people. At least five people have been attacked…two of them were killed and authorities think the incidents may be the work of the same person. Plus, spring break is in full swing right now…with students making up for the Covid cancelled vacations of the last two years. However, the drug overdoses of spring breakers from fentanyl laced cocaine is sparking a warning for the thousands of students in Florida. And model Hailey Bieber is back home after being hospitalized for a stroke like blood clot. As Ann Mercogliano reports, she was having breakfast when she experienced what seemed like a stroke and was rushed to the hospital. 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

The sentencing of former Empire Star Jussie Smollett had all the drama of the hoax that landed him in jail. And this morning he woke up inside the Cook County Jail, where he'll be spending the next several months, for falsely claiming he was the victim of an attack. Ann Mercogliano has what we've learned about his time behind bars. And have you heard about the new way some criminals are operating? They're posing as candy salesmen. You've probably had high school kids come by selling candy bars to raise money - well crooks are pretending to sell candy…and then breaking in. Plus, remember this old saying: If your lips would keep from slips, five things observe with care: to whom you speak, of whom you speak - and how and when and where. Well folks are saying Kim Kardashian might want to heed that. And Rihanna may be about to get a lot richer. Word is she's talking with investment bankers about taking her lingerie company public…to the tune of $3 billion. Oh - and she's also pregnant inspiring other moms-to-be with her maternity wear. 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

The mayor of Kyiv says half of the city's population has been evacuated, as Russian forces inch closer to the Ukrainian capital. However, there are still roughly two million people in harm's way…and talks to reach a cease fire today again failed to stop the shelling. And for the millions still in Ukraine, especially in areas under siege, life is incredibly difficult. And the world knows thanks to social media posts of those trying to survive. Plus, it could have been a scene of terrible carnage at a 10k race - but it wasn't thanks to the heroic efforts of a Florida state trooper. As les Trent reports, she sprang into action when an allegedly drunk driver ignored traffic cones and started to drive right into the path of the race. And the near miss at the 10k evokes memories of the accident at the Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin that left six people dead and more than 60 people injured. But in a beautiful spirit of renewal, the Dancing Grannies who lost three of their members are practicing again. 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

400,000 people held hostage. That's how Ukraine's foreign minister describes the situation in Mariupol in that country's south where Russian shelling continues unabated and residents are running out of food, water, and heat. And in an especially shocking move, a maternity hospital - with expectant and new moms inside was bombed. Now, two weeks into the war, Steven Fabian has the latest. And meantime in Russia, the iron curtain is coming back down as more than 300 companies have suspended or stopped doing business in that country. That includes McDonalds, which gets 9% of its revenue from its operation there. When word went out the Golden Arches were coming down...people there lined up for one last burger. Plus, were you one of the thousands of Americans who got a great deal on rent during Covid? Then you're probably experiencing sticker shock right now with rents up in cities across the country. Les Trent reports. And law officers have long denied having a ticket quota - so why have some drivers gotten arrested for driving under the influence when they say they haven't been drinking? Lisa Guerrero reports. 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

Fierce fighting continues in Ukraine where Russian forces still have not taken the capitol of Kiev - despite their supposed superior military firepower. The war is clearly not going as Putin had presumed it would...and he's not been seen since a photo op over the weekend. However, Volodymyr Zelensky is boldly letting the Russians and the rest of the world know where he was…taunting Putin and vowing to remain in Ukraine however long it takes to win. And President Biden today announced a ban on all imports of Russian oil and gas. And he's calling the expected rise in gasoline prices “Putin's price hike.” Even before the embargo was announced, gas prices hit a new price per gallon record. But there are some things you can do to lessen the sticker shock. Plus, one of the benefits of some home security systems is the ability to see the camera output in real time. And when one woman saw a burglary in progress at her own apartment, she was able to yell at the suspect. As Les Trent reports, that scared him away before he cleaned out the place. And a couple just made it out of Ukraine with their new baby. 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

The crisis in Ukraine continues. The U.N. reports at least 1.7 million Ukrainians have managed to escape their home country. Meantime, the U.S. and NATO has been sending anti-tank weapons into Ukraine - but not soldiers. However, as Steven Fabian reports, former U.S. military are heading to Ukraine and volunteering to stand alongside that country's military to fight Russia. And from the beginning of the conflict we've seen Russian military vehicles emblazoned with the letter “Z” - it's believed to stand for 'za pobedy' - for victory in Russian. The letter is being used across Russia as propaganda for Putin's war. Plus, Sherri Papini remains behind bars…charged with lying about being kidnapped and tortured before she managed to break free. Well, we just sat down with someone who once dated Papini who's not a bit surprised she's in hot water. He tells our Jim Moret she's a “compulsive liar.” And for high school and college students, spring break 2022 is a chance to make up for lost time. And it appears to be one assignment young people are embracing - especially in America's most popular spring break destination - Florida! 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

Russia's attack on Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine is sending shockwaves around the world. The move was condemned by many countries - with the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine calling Vladimir Putin's decision to target the plant a war crime. And the conflict in Ukraine is affecting gas prices here at home. According to AAA they are the highest they've been in 10 years. So thieves are actually stealing fuel from cars...not by siphoning - but by drilling holes in gas tanks! Pus, Was it all a lie? Five years ago it dominated the headlines - California mom, Sherry Papini, claiming she was abducted while jogging and held captive by two Hispanic women. But there have always been questions about her story and now she's under arrest. And on her wedding day she gave her heart to her husband - and on the very same day she got someone else’s heart. 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