Amy and T.J.

Amy and T.J. discuss what wasn’t said in John Davidson’s statement after he shouted the N Word at acclaimed black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTA awards. While it’s true that Davidson - who suffers from Tourette Syndrome -  could not control his outburst, it doesn’t mean it didn’t inflict harm.  In his official statement, Davidson thanked the public for their support and said  he’s spent his life teaching “empathy, kindness, and understanding from others, and I will continue to do so.”  But what he didn’t say was “I’m sorry” or even acknowledge the names of Jordan and Lindo - to apologize for the painful humiliation they endured at his outburst. 

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”

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Savannah Guthrie just posted an emotional 4 minute video offering up to $1 million for the recovery of her 84 year old mother Nancy, who has been missing since February 1st.  Amy and T.J. play part of her impassioned plea for information where we hear for the first time, Savannah acknowledge that her mom may “already be lost, she may already be gone.”

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Day one of testimony began in the trial of 35 year old Kouri Richins, the mom of three accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins nearly 4 years ago. The case made national headlines after Richins was arrested for murder within weeks of publishing and promoting her book on helping kids through the grief of losing a parent.  Prosecutors claim Richins was millions of dollars in debt and in love with another man and killed her husband for a fresh start at life.  The defense is pointing the finger right back at the victim, already painting a picture of someone who turned to drugs to deal with chronic pain.

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“Gov Gavin Newsom To Atlanta Audience: “I’m Like You, I’m A 960 SAT guy”

Gavin Newsom is facing major backlash while out promoting his new book where he discusses his dyslexia.  Newsom told an Atlanta audience that he was like them, and no better than them because he was a “960 SAT guy…. You’ve never seen me read a speech because I cannot read a speech.”  Several people have strong reactions  to Newsom’s comments, including Nicki Minaj, who said his way of bonding with black people “is to tell them how stupid he is & he can’t read.””

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In case you were wondering what it’s like to hunker down through an actual blizzard… Amy and T.J. describe the scene and give the latest updates from the storm as they record from inside their Manhattan apartment. Hundreds of thousands are without power, thousands of flights are cancelled, schools are closed and a travel ban is in place… and there are still hours left in this Nor’Easter for the record books.

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”

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The BBC is apologizing after a racial slur was shouted during the BAFTAs last night in London.  Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo (both Oscar nominees for "Sinners") were presenting the first award of the night when the n-word could be heard shouted out in the theater.  The show host later apologized to the audience and blamed the outburst on a man's Tourette Syndrome. But that didn't stop an intense and heated debate online; many suggesting there's no way this was a coincidence. Whatever you do, please listen to the end of this episode where Amy and T. J. apply context and explain "coprolalia," a term you might not be familiar with but might explain why the incident might not have anything to do with racism. 

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After announcing that TSA PreCheck would be suspended because of the government shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security -- a short time ago -- reversed course, and now says TSA PreCheck will remain open.  The reversal comes after a swift outcry that the administration was using travelers as political pawns. 

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22 year old Eileen Gu made the decision in 2019 to ski for her mother’s home country of China rather than the U.S.  Two Olympics later, and Gu is not only the most decorated female skier in her sport, but the highest paid athlete at the Winter Games.  Gu has been criticized by many, including VP J.D. Vance, but she says money doesn’t motivate her,  instead it’s the hope that she’s inspiring millions of young people where her mother was born.  

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