Real-Time Crime

Coming in at number 30, 2016’s “Hush”. Each day in the month of October we will count you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits! We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night…. And of course, where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Fear. Anxiety. Bring it on! To some, the idea of willingly subjecting yourself to jump scares, monsters, and masked killers doesn't sound like a good time. But science tells us that it absolutely can be! With Halloween around the corner, horror movies will be on everyone's mind. Amy & T. J. -- self-proclaimed horror movie aficionados -- will tell you whether you're wired for horror ... as they kick off a month of movies you need to see.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 1, 2013. She wasn't supposed to get a mammogram that day. In fact, she wasn't "supposed" to have one for several more years. But Amy Robach's decision 12 years ago today is one worth noting and even celebrating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

With Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sentencing hearing scheduled for this Friday, prosecutors have upped the time they believe Diddy should spend behind bars. They are now asking he serve 11 years for his 2 prostitution convictions. As a part of their request, they included several impassioned letters from his victims, including from star witness and ex girlfriend Cassie Ventura Fines and her parents. Amy and T.J. go over the prosecution’s filings as we all continue to wait for the judge’s ruling on whether to throw out Diddy’s convictions or give him a new trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s rare, mysterious meeting with top U.S. military leaders turned out to be a headline making, jaw dropper. Secretary Pete Hegseth called hundreds of generals to Quantico Virginia to “raise the standards” of everyone in uniform. And according to Hegseth, raising those standards means no more “fat” generals, no more beards, no more “firsts” and every female must meet male standardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Emily and Shane are sitting down with Amanda Knox to discuss the realities of wrongful convictions, false confessions and media scrutiny. They dive into the new Hulu series “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” and her partnership with Monica Lewinsky for this project. Plus, what does Amanda think about the prosecutor who incriminated her? Who would she like an apology from the most? Does she still feel the weight of this crime today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40-year-old Nigel Edge has a Purple Heart, two bronze stars and a long list of other awards and accolades for his service, but he is now facing 3 counts of murder and 5 counts of attempted murder after opening fire at a North Carolina waterside restaurant. Amy and T.J. go over the stunning details coming out, that may offer some understanding into how a combat veteran who was shot in the head in Iraq, could deliver the same fate to innocent tourists enjoying their Saturday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reaction has been swift and severe following the NFL’s announcement that 3 time Grammy winning Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny will be headlining next year’s Super Bowl Halftime show. Amy and T.J. go over Bad Bunny’s anti ICE statements that have many folks riled up, but also point to the unbelievable hate and ignorance that is being hurled at him and the NFL. We know YOU know, but just for the record, Puerto Ricans are Americans (and therefore cannot be deported!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Let’s get motivated  on this Sunday! Amy and T.J. give you their quotes of the week to get your week started with inspiration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy got inspired from a recent Buzzfeed article that asked people for the one sentence that changed their lives. The answers were so powerful, and yes, life changing that Amy and T.J. picked out their favorite ones, and hope they make you see the world differently, yourself differently and yes, possibly change your life too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the middle of another hectic news week, Amy and T.J. go back to the University of Arkansas to see old friends and cheer on the Razorbacks. T.J. takes some time out to speak to our next generation of journalists, and Amy took plenty of notes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple TV has postponed its newest series, 5 years in the making, but has given no official explanation and no timeline for when it will air, if ever. “The Savant” is a series about an undercover agent (Jessica Chastain) who prevents extremist attacks, with scenes reportedly reminiscent of the Charlie Kirk assassination.Apple’s abrupt decision to postpone the series has the show’s executive producer and star, Jessica Chastain, taking to social media to say she is “not aligned” with Apple’s decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. have an update to the planned execution of Geoffrey West. Despite the powerful pleas from the victim’s son, West was declared dead at 6:22pm CT Thursday night, executed by the state of Alabama using nitrogen gas. West was convicted of the 1997 murder of a mother of two who was working at the gas station West and his girlfriend robbed, but in the wake of West’s execution, her son has a lesson for us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Investigators just returned the remains of 15 year old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to her family, but have not revealed her cause of death or publicly stated she was murdered, even though her body was found dismembered. Amy and T.J. go over the latest developments in the case, including how singer D4vd - who has not been implicated by police - has been laying low as more and more “sources” claim the singer and the teen were romantically linked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are waiting for the judge in the Diddy trial to rule on whether the convictions against the rap mogul should be thrown out, based on the defense’s claim that Diddy was an amateur porn consumer, not a pimp who paid prostitutes.  Amy and T.J. discuss the color in the courtroom today and explain how the First Amendment played a crucial role in Diddy’s hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Exactly two weeks ago Charlie Kirk was politically assassinated and now today, another ideological attack on a Dallas ICE facility has left 1 detainee dead and 2 others critically injured. The gunman turned the gun on himself, but his engraved bullet casings seem to reveal his motive: “ANTI-ICE”.  With politicians pointing the finger at each other’s rhetoric, who is to blame for this escalating political violence and who can bring the temperature down?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did we get there? A comedian’s late-night monologue became an important event in our national debate about the First Amendment … and forgiveness.  Jimmy Kimmel is back, and Amy & T. J. discuss why he met the moment perfectly.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

After reading all the nasty reviews, and seeing Marlon Wayans make a plea on social media to see “Him” despite the negativity, Amy and T.J. did just that… and absolutely loved it. While many reviewers claim the film fumbled, these two horror movie lovers say it scored a touchdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Alabama man is set to die by nitrogen gas this week, but the son of the woman he killed is trying to save his life. Will Berry was just 11 years old when his mother was murdered more than 2 decades ago. Amy and T.J. share his powerful plea to the governor of Alabama in a desperate attempt to stop the execution of 50 year old Geoffrey West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

When a quadruple homicide occurs in Austin, Texas in 1991 at an “I Can’t Believe it’s Yogurt” shop, it results in multiple false confessions and an innocent man on death row. Emily and Shane are discussing the infamous cold case that has yet to be solved due to a lack of DNA evidence, a crime scene set on fire & police narrowing in on the wrong suspects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though Disney and ABC announced they are putting “Jimmy Kimmel Live” back on the air Tuesday, Sinclair, who owns and operates 38 ABC stations, says they will preempt the show for the foreseeable future. Amy and T.J. discuss the fallout and what they’re hoping Kimmel will say when he gets back in front of the camera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump, flanked by RFK Jr and Dr. Mehmet Oz delivered an adamant directive to pregnant women, going so far as to tell women to “tough it out” rather than take Tylenol.  T.J. gets Amy’s take on her reaction to watching the presser that included misinformation and a major mispronunciation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. did a deep dive on the recent and conflicting research on whether acetaminophen- the active ingredient in Tylenol - has a proven link to an increased risk of Autism. From some of the most respected scientific minds - we’re talking Harvard, Johns Hopkins and JAMA - there is no simple explanation, so why are Trump and RFK Jr claiming they have the answer?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

In case you didn’t have nearly 6 hours to spare this afternoon, Amy and T.J. watched Charlie Kirk’s memorial for you, and there is A LOT to unpack. From the reunion of Elon Musk and President Trump, to Erika Kirk’s powerful statement forgiving her husband’s killer to President Trump talking about curing Autism… those are just a few of the highlights from a day filled with powerful and poignant speakers honoring the life of Charlie Kirk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that “Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like?”   That’s just one of several quotes of the week that Amy and T.J. will share with you in this episode.  You’ll also learn about greatest discovery of all time, and how to change everything, in just one day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. catch you up on how they found ways to recover and decompress from another difficult week in the headlines. So many of you are likely struggling to stay happy and positive in this overwhelming news cycle of political violence, finger pointing, and cancel culture. We hope you have some fun listening to our lighter moments of the week, complete with a must-see movie review of Stephen King’s “The Long Walk.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a week of fast-moving developments in the mystery surrounding rising star, D4vd. A body in the trunk of a car registered to him was identified as a 15-year-old girl. D4vd has now cancelled the rest of his tour, his album has been paused, his home searched, but police say they don't have a suspect or know for sure yet how the young girl died. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

It’s been a fast moving day of headlines following ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after remarks Kimmel made this week in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination. The FCC Chair suggested ABC’s “The View” should be scrutinized next as President Trump says he thinks broadcast networks are 97 percent against him, so he thinks “maybe their license should be taken away.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debates are fierce today over whether free speech is under attack by this administration and whether media companies are overreacting to avoid losing viewers, losing favor with the administration, and ultimately losing money. There are many who believe this isn’t about free speech, it’s about hate speech, and in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, stopping the rhetoric could be a matter of life or death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Amy and T.J. talk about the disturbing new details emerging, after reports the decomposed body found in the trunk of singer D4vd’s Tesla was missing teen, 15 year old Celeste Rivas. The teen’s mom told TMZ she has the same Shhh tattoo as D4vd and just a short while ago, it appears D4vd, who’s been on a world wide tour, has cancelled tonight’s concert in Seattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Officials released a remarkable piece of evidence today, revealing the text exchanges between Tyler Robinson and his roommate and significant other in the hours during and after police say he murdered Charlie Kirk. Robinson answers the question, why he killed Kirk, and gives us an incredible insight into his state of mind throughout it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and T.J. go over the growing list of people who have lost their jobs and positions over social media posts and public comments, including an especially disgusting display caught on video that landed one college student behind bars.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

When two girls are murdered in a small Indiana town, police are shocked to find a grainy video of the killer on one of their phones… After 5 years, investigators finally “solved” the case, but did they have all the evidence? Did the convicted killer actually do it or is there a much darker conspiracy at play?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President J.D. Vance hosted Charlie Kirk’s podcast today and vented. Amy and T.J. listened, so you don’ have to! While there were some poignant and beautiful moments regarding his love and respect for Kirk, Vance was also angry, emotional and vowed retribution on liberal institutions and the people who fund them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Let’s lift ourselves up out of this cloud! It’s been an exceptionally heavy week in the news, from the Charlie Kirk assassination to actual school shootings and the hoaxes that followed, this episode will give you the inspiration we all need to stay joyful, purposeful and yes, hopeful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Amy and T.J. talk about how they are personally dealing with the fear and anxiety that has descended upon so many of us this week. How are we supposed to talk to our kids and how do we make sure we don’t let fear get the best of us?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.